Men's Basketball Postgame Notes

Jan. 30, 2010

THE TEAM

The Spiders held the opposition under 40 points for the first time since defeating Norfolk State 67-38 on Dec. 29, 2002. By holding Saint Louis to 36 points, it was the lowest point total for a Spider opponent since a 73-32 win over American on Feb. 21, 2001.

Richmond had 13 steals, the third-most steals in a game this season and the seventh time the Spiders have had double-figure steals. The Spiders have had nine or more steals in 11 games.

The Spiders had 13 steals and 10 turnovers for the seventh time in 22 games that Richmond has had more steals than turnovers. This was the eighth time in 22 games that Richmond has had 10 turnovers or less.

The Spiders improved to 10-1 at home, marking the 17th time in the Robins Center's 38 seasons that Richmond has won at least 10 games in the arena. This is the third time in five seasons under Chris Mooney that the Spiders have won 10 or more games in the Robins Center.

Richmond blocked shots for the seventh time in 22 games that the Spiders have blocked seven or more shots.

The Spiders forced 23 turnovers, the sixth time Richmond has forced 20 or more turnovers this season.

Richmond has held 15 of its 22 opponents to under 40 percent shooting after holding Saint Louis to 36 percent shooting.

THE PLAYERS

Junior Justin Harper scored 16 points for his eighth double-figure scoring game in the last nine contests. Harper made 7-of-12 field goals, had two blocks and tied a career high with four steals. Harper has scored in double-figures 13 times this season and 28 times in his career.

Senior Mike Skrocki for third. Gonzalvez had one steal which has him tied for fifth on Richmond's all-time career list with Jonathan Baker (1994-98) teammate Kevin Anderson with 148 steals.

Sophomore Francis-Cedric Martel had 10 points, five rebounds and tied a career high with three steals. Martel posted his fourth career double-figure scoring game of his career, including his second this season.

Senior Ryan Butler had one steal to give him 152 for his career, which ranks fourth on Richmond's all-time list.

Junior Kevin Anderson had two steals to give him 148 for his career, which pulled him into a tie with Jonathan Baker (1994-98) and teammate David Gonzalvez for fifth on Richmond's all-time list.

Sophomore Darrius Garrett blocked four shots to give him 50 on the season and move into sixth on Richmond's single-season list, six blocks out of the fifth spot.

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