University of North Texas Athletics
North Texas vs FAU Game Notes & Quotes
1/17/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Game Notes...North Texas-Florida Atlantic
#25, Eric Tramiel recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The 13 rebounds are a career high, previous high of 11 against Sam Houston
Tramiel - 7-10 set career highs in makes and attempts from the free throw line
Tramiel has now been in double figure scoring seven of the last nine games
Tramiel logged 35 minutes of playing time, also a career high
#24, Kedrick Hogans recorded 2 blocks and now has had a block in six straight games and 10 of the last 11 games.
#10, Josh White finished a perfect 4 of 4 from the line, marking the 10th time this season has been perfect from the line.
#3, Collin Dennis notched his second consecutive double digit scoring game with 15 points.
#1, Dominique Johnson recorded his fifth straight double figure scoring game with 10 points and now has knocked down at least one three-point shot in six consecutive games.
The win moved the Mean Green to 8-2 at the Super Pit this season. North Texas has now won three games in a row for the second time this season.
The 3,782 in attendance is the largest of the season at the Super Pit and marked the fourth time the Mean Green have eclipsed the 3,000 mark (Sam Houston 3,241...New Mexico State 3,017...Texas-Arlington 3,351).
Head Coach Johnny Jones Quotes
“Give credit to FAU, they came in and gave us a very tough game just like we thought they would. They (FAU) have played a very tough schedule this year and have been competitive in all games. We have a great deal of respect for their program.”
“We fortunate to have a lead at the half, but we knew they would make a run and they did tying the game at 47 with just under 10 minutes to go. Our guys kept their composure and responded with an 8-0 run to give us some breathing room and eventually close out the game. I am very proud of the way our guys played. We were able to get some guys playing time who have been working very hard in practice.”
“We’re still not hitting on all cylinders, but we are beginning to show signs that we may be headed in that direction. I commend our guys for holding serve during this home stand.”
On Eric Tramiel
“Eric has been a warrior for us night in and night out. You know what exactly what you are going to get from him every time he steps on the floor. He is an excellent defender and offensively he leads the conference in field goal percentage. He has been a key to our success thus far.”
