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Post Game Notes

Nov. 30, 2009

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Oakland (3-4)
  • With Derick Nelson's 3-pointer at the 4:08 mark of the first half, the Golden Grizzlies their consecutive games with at least one three to 637 (7th longest streak in the country)
  • Oakland falls under .500 all-time in Division I to 170-171
  • OU had only lead of the game at 10:58 in the first half (10-8)
  • The 17 points Oakland scored in the first half was the lowest point total for the Golden Grizzlies in any half this season
  • Nelson made 5 of Oakland's 7 field goals in the first half, finishing with 11 points in the opening half
  • The Golden Grizzlies are 0-4 when trailing at halftime
  • Summit League Player of the Week Keith Benson was held scoreless in opening 20 minutes. He responded with nine points in the second half and was held under double figures for the first time this season.
  • Johnathon Jones scored 10 second half points for the Golden Grizzlies
  • The Grizzlies committed a season-high 24 turnovers

Memphis (4-1)

  • The Tigers are 97-10 at home since moving into the FedExForum
  • The senior class is 62-2 inside the FedExForum
  • After Oakland took the lead with just under 11 minutes remaining in opening half, Memphis responded with a 14-0 run to take 22-10 lead (5:56)
  • With the win tonight, Memphis improves to 2-0 against Oakland
  • Memphis is receiving votes in both AP and ESPN Top 25 Polls
  • The Tigers improve to 4-0 when leading at the half
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Players Mentioned

Derick Nelson

#1 Derick Nelson

Forward
6' 5"
Senior
Johnathon Jones

#23 Johnathon Jones

Guard
5' 11"
Junior
Keith Benson

#34 Keith Benson

Center
6' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Derick Nelson

#1 Derick Nelson

6' 5"
Senior
Forward
Johnathon Jones

#23 Johnathon Jones

5' 11"
Junior
Guard
Keith Benson

#34 Keith Benson

6' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
Center