Men's Basketball Postgame Notes - University of Richmond Athletics

Nov. 16, 2009

THE TEAM

With 103 points, Richmond scored over 100 points for the first time since Jan. 29, 1996 when the Spiders defeated George Mason 105-91 in regulation.

Richmond set a school record with 31 assists, passing the 30 assists the Spiders had against Bluefield on Dec. 3, 1979.

Richmond made 41 field goals, 35 of them coming inside the three-point arc.

Richmond had 48 rebounds, the most rebounds for a Spider team since grabbing 53 in a win over Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 17, 2003.

The Spiders forced VMI into 20 turnovers. Richmond has forced both of its opponents into 20-or more turnovers. The Spiders are forcing 23.0 turnovers per game.

The Spiders had 12 steals, giving Richmond 12 or more steals in both games this season. Richmond is averaging 13.0 steals per game.

Richmond had 60 points in the paint. The Spiders are averaging 48 points in the paint per game.

The Spiders shot 63.1 percent from the field, the highest Richmond has shot from the floor since shooting 68.6 percent in a win over UMKC last season.

Richmond's defense has held its first two opponents under 60 points and is giving up just 56.0 points per game. The Spiders are forcing the opposition into shooting just 32.8 percent from the field and creating 23.0 turnovers per game and grabbing 13.0 steals.

Richmond put five players in double-figures and 11 different players scored.

THE PLAYERS

Senior David Gonzalvez scored 17 points to move into 18th on Richmond's all-time scoring list with 1,244 points. Gonzalvez passed Warren Mills for 19th and Aron Stewart to move into 19th. Kenny Foster is 17th on Richmond's all-time scoring list with 1,279 points. Gonzalvez moved into fourth on Richmond's all-time career list for three-pointers after making two on Monday. He now has 163 career three-pointers, passing Ken Atkinson (162). Gonzalvez also tied a career high with four steals and had six assists.

Junior Justin Harper scored 21 points for his third-career 20-point game and his 17th-career double-figure scoring game. Harper tied a career high with 10 field goals in 14 attempts. He also had six rebounds. Harper is averaging 17.5 points per game and 6.5 rebounds through the first two contests.

Junior Dan Geriot notched his fourth-career double-double with 16 points and a career-high 17 rebounds. It was his 41st double-figure scoring game and his fifth-career double-figure rebounding game.

Junior Kevin Anderson scored 15 points for his 53rd-career double-figure scoring game including his 47th in the last 49 games. Anderson had eight assists, the second highest assist total of his career. Anderson has 961 points, pulling just 39 points away from becoming the 38th Spider to reach the 1,000-point plateau.

Sophomore Josh Duinker scored in double-figures for the second time in his career with 10 points and dished out three assists.

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