Colorado State University Athletics
CSU vs. TCU Postgame Notes and Quotes
2/13/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 13, 2007
TEAM NOTES
- Tonight marked the first time Dale Layer started Lewis, Denson, T. Smith, J. Smith and Creason since Jan. 13 at San Diego State. This starting lineup is now 12-1 on the season (lone loss to San Diego State).
- After losing the rebounding edge in their last three games, CSU won the rebounding margin 40-21.
- CSU extends its winning streak over TCU to four games, the longest current MWC winning streak for the Rams.
- CSU is now 8-2 when holding an opponent under 40 percent shooting from the floor this season.
- CSU is now 10-2 when shooting better than 50 percent from the floor this season.
- CSU's 15-9 mark is the best record under Dale Layer after 24 games.
- CSU is now 11-1 when leading at the half this year.
- CSU had five players score in double figures for the first time since Feb. 22, 2006 vs. TCU.
- CSU's 14-0 scoring run is the longest of the season and longest since scoring 14 straight vs. San Diego State on Feb. 4, 2006.
- CSU closed the half on a 24-5 run following technical fouls by Cory Lewis and the CSU bench.
- CSU's 22 point lead with 5:56 left in the second half was their largest since a 22 point advantage vs. Utah on Jan. 9, 2007.
PLAYER NOTES
- Tonight marked Dale Layer's 100th game in Moby Arena as head coach. He is now 68-32 in Moby.
- With 18 points and 14 rebounds, Jason Smith recorded his 18th career double-double, his 12th of 2006-07. He is now tied for third with Pat Durham for all-time double-doubles at CSU.
- With 18 points, Jason Smith surpassed Cliff Shegogg for 11th place in career scoring at CSU. He now has 1,171 career points.
- Jason Smith surpassed BYU's Mekeli Wesley for 8th place in career free throw in the MWC record books. He now has 327 career FTs.
- Jason Smith surpassed BYU's Rafael Araujo for 9th place in career rebounds in the MWC record books. He now has 601 career rebs.
- Jason Smith's 14 rebounds marks the 20th time in his career he's been in double figures rebounding.
- Tonight marked the first career dunks for Tyler Smith and Stephan Gilling.
- Jason Smith led the team in scoring for the 30th time in his career.
- Tyler Smith's six steals matches the most by a Ram this year (Tyler Smith vs. Boise State).
- Xavier Kilby was one point shy of a career high in scoring (12 vs. Boise State).
- Tim Denson's eight rebouinds is a career best after setting a career mark with seven last game vs. SDSU. He has 24 rebounds in his last four games.
- Stephan Gilling had a career high four assists.
- CSU walk-on guard Mark Collins scored his first career points.
POSTGAME QUOTES
Coach Dale Layer
"Every win is a good win. They got rewarded for their hard work. I'm proud of our guys, proud of their perseverance. Hopefully we can turn the corner here and get back the way we need to be playing."
"After the first six or seven minutes, I thought we really competed. I thought the ball movement was the best it's been in a month. I thought we dove on the floor and competed. I thought we did that tonight."
"We were trying to go inside out as much as we could. We were also able to get one-on-one isolations and deep catches for Jason (Smith) and Stu (Creason)."
"The guards played the best they have in quite some time."