Colorado State University Athletics
CSU vs. UNLV Postgame Notes and Quotes
1/30/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jan. 30, 2007
TEAM NOTES
- CSU is now 0-2 against ranked opponents this season.
- UNLV extended its winning streak to seven games over the Rams.
- CSU has now outrebounded 16 of 20 opponents and has been outrebounded only once (Kansas State)
- CSU is now 10-1 when leading at the first media timeout.
- CSU is now 13-1 when the attendance is below 6,300
- CSU was averaging 15.9 turnovers per game at home this season...they had 16 in the first half and 21 in the game
- CSU snaps a nine-game winning streak when getting to the foul line more than its opponent
- The 17-point CSU setback is the Rams' worst loss since Utah beat the Rams in Moby Arena 75-52 in 2005
- CSU's five points off the bench ties the lowest bench scoring output of the season
- CSU's 59 points is a season low and the lowest point total since the Rams scored 52 in the quarterfinals of the MWC Tournament vs. San Diego State last year
- CSU's .365 field goal percentage is a season low and the lowest since they hit .344 vs. UNLV on Jan. 18, 2006
- CSU's 19 point deficit in the second half was the Rams' largest since Feb. 1, 2006 when they trailed Air Force by 23.
PLAYER NOTES
-Jason Smith recorded his 16th career double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds). He is now tied with Gary Rhoades for fifth-place all-time in career double-doubles at CSU.
- With four blocks, Stuart Creason surpassed Rich Strong for 7th place in career blocks. He now has 112.
- Stephan Gilling led CSU in scoring for just the third time in his career (2nd time in 2006-07, at Chattanooga)
POSTGAME QUOTES
CSU Coach Dale Layer
"I thought the first half dictated the game. Their pressure had us back on our heels. Ever time we made a run they hit a big `three.' We played hard, but we didn't play smart enough. It was disappointing to watch."
"We had some open looks, but we didn't knock them down early. You have 16 turnovers in the first half, that's the difference in the game. You give them 16 turnovers...
"We were on our heels most of the night. We just did not respond to their pressure. That's the difference: their pressure versus our lack of poise. Their defense was spectacular. You can't have those turnover problems and expect to beat a really good team."
"They were very physical and we were not as patient as we needed to be early."
"You cannot have 16 turnovers. It was too big a hole. There is no margin for error when you are playing against a good team."
CSU Guard Cory Lewis
"They double hard, but I really couldn't tell you our problem tonight. Lack of focus maybe. We just weren't into mentally I don't think."
"A team like this, going into the second half of conference, that would have been a great home win. They are a very good team though."
"That's why they are ranked. They are very aggressive, they are a good team. They just came with more fight then we did tonight. That's why they came out with the `W'"
"They basically play with four guards and not to take anything away from (Jason Smith) and (Stuart Creason), but when you match up guards versus post players, it's kind of a miss match."
"You can't really get into your offense like you want to, because they pressure 94 feet.
"We just have to get re-focused and correct some things in practice."
CSU Center Stuart Creason
"At first in the first half they weren't doubling, so I could pretty much do whatever I wanted. But early in the second, they were attacking our dribble and we weren't getting as many open looks as we wanted to."
"I think we also, have a lot of points by giving up 16 turnovers in the forced half. And that's on all of us, not just on Cory, he's the one getting double teamed. And we are going to half to address that as a team."
"You can't tuck your tail between your legs. Yes, we have had two tough losses the last two games, but our team is not one to put our heads down."
