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Bulldogs Dominate Glass in Defeating Mavs, 69-64
Feb 22, 2007 | Men's Basketball
DULUTH, Minn. -- The University of Nebraska-Omaha men's basketball saw its chances of a first-round North Central Conference playoff game slip away, as the Mavericks dropped a 69-64 contest to Minnesota Duluth Thursday night at Romano Gym.
UNO falls to 12-14 on the year, 3-8 in NCC play. UMD goes to 14-12, 5-6.
The difference in the game was rebounding, as UMD pulled down 38 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive side, led by Foss with 11. The Mavericks had a total of 25 rebounds, led by Price with 11.
UNO shot 52 percent in the first half, but held just a two-point lead, 30-28. The Bulldogs grabbed nine offensive rebounds, resulting in 10 second-chance points. Zac Robinson led the Mavs with eight points, while Keith Price grabbed six boards.
The Mavericks ran off a 15-6 run in just the first three minutes of the second half, taking an eleven-point lead, 45-34. But with the Bulldogs continuing to dominate on the glass, they were able to chip away at the lead, tying the score and taking a one-point lead with 7:34 left on two free throws by Bryan Foss. UMD would take a five-point lead soon after. UNO kept it within two possessions until the final seconds, when the Bulldogs iced the game with free throws.
Robinson led UNO with 20 points, hitting six 3-pointers. Michael Jenkins added 18. Matt Hockett led UMD with 17 points. Foss scored 10 for the double-double - eight points came at the free throw line.
The Mavericks close out the regular season Saturday night at No. 11 Minnesota State, Mankato.
UNO falls to 12-14 on the year, 3-8 in NCC play. UMD goes to 14-12, 5-6.
The difference in the game was rebounding, as UMD pulled down 38 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive side, led by Foss with 11. The Mavericks had a total of 25 rebounds, led by Price with 11.
UNO shot 52 percent in the first half, but held just a two-point lead, 30-28. The Bulldogs grabbed nine offensive rebounds, resulting in 10 second-chance points. Zac Robinson led the Mavs with eight points, while Keith Price grabbed six boards.
The Mavericks ran off a 15-6 run in just the first three minutes of the second half, taking an eleven-point lead, 45-34. But with the Bulldogs continuing to dominate on the glass, they were able to chip away at the lead, tying the score and taking a one-point lead with 7:34 left on two free throws by Bryan Foss. UMD would take a five-point lead soon after. UNO kept it within two possessions until the final seconds, when the Bulldogs iced the game with free throws.
Robinson led UNO with 20 points, hitting six 3-pointers. Michael Jenkins added 18. Matt Hockett led UMD with 17 points. Foss scored 10 for the double-double - eight points came at the free throw line.
The Mavericks close out the regular season Saturday night at No. 11 Minnesota State, Mankato.
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