Men's Basketball Postgame Notes

Nov. 28, 2009

THE TEAM

Richmond won its third-straight game against BCS opponent, including its second in as many days. The Spiders defeated Mississippi State Friday night 63-62 and the Spider defense was at it again Saturday, holding The Fastest 40 Minutes In Basketball to 52 points in a 59-52 win. Chris Mooney has defeated eight BCS teams in six seasons as a head coach, including six in five seasons at Richmond.

The Spiders (6-1) are off to their best start since the 2000-01 team opened 7-1. This is just the 14th time in 98 seasons that Richmond has opened 6-1 and just the fifth time since the 1957-58 season. Richmond's one loss this season is on the road at William & Mary, who defeated Wake Forest 78-68 on Saturday.

Richmond held Missouri to just 16 field goals and no fastbreak points. The Spiders have allowed just a total of six fastbreak points in seven games.

Richmond has held the opposition to under 35 percent shooting in all six victories, including holding Missouri to 32.7 percent Saturday night. The Spiders have held the opposition under 60 points in five of seven games and 62 or less points in all six wins.

Missouri led the nation in assists last season at 18.5 per game, but had just five against Richmond.

THE PLAYERS

Senior David Gonzalez was named to the South Padre Island Invitational All-Tournament Team. He tied a season high with 18 points, making 3-of-6 three-pointers and swiping three steals. Gonzalvez is 17th on Richmond's all-time scoring list, with 1,304 points. He is fourth on Richmond's all-time three-point list with 174 treys.

Senior Kevin Anderson was named the tournament's MVP after averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals in two games in South Padre Island. Anderson had 14 points, six rebounds and five assists against Missouri on Saturday. He has scored in double-figures 52 of his last 54 games, and 58 times in his career. Anderson moved into 33rd on Richmond's all-time scoring list with 1,055 points.

Senior Ryan Butler was named to the All-Tournament team after averaging 14.0 points per game in the two games in South Padre Island. He scored nine points against Missouri after scoring a career high 19 in the win over Mississippi State.

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