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OAKLAND-VALPARAISO POSTGAME NOTES

Jan. 8, 2016

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VALPARAISO 84, OAKLAND 67
BLACKTOP AT THE O'RENA
ROCHESTER, MICH.
4,110 ATTENDANCE

OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES (9-7, 1-2 HL)

  • Oakland set an attendance record at the O'rena with 4,110
  • Oakland is 31-28 against Horizon League opponents since turning Division I
  • The Golden Grizzlies are 85-20 inside the O'rena in their last 105 home games
  • The Golden Grizzlies trailed 37-34 at the half; just the 3rd time this season not leading at intermission
  • Oakland shot 32% in the first half, second lowest this season.
  • The Black and Gold lost back-to-back home league games for the first time since February 2014.
  • The 84-67 loss is the first double-digit home loss since Oakland joined the Horizon League and largest margin of defeat at home since South Dakota won at the O'rena 97-78.
  • The Golden Grizzlies shot a season-low 34% from the floor.
  • The Black and Gold lost the battle of the boards, 49-31
  • The Golden Grizzlies are 1-4 when being outrebounded by their opponent
  • The Crusaders shot 49% from the floor, including 45% from 3-point range
  • Oakland is 0-6 when being outshot by their opponent
  • Valpo outshot Oakland 24-18 from the free-throw line
  • The 61.1 free-throw percentage is the lowest by Oakland in a single-game this season
  • The Golden Grizzlies tied a season-low with 8 turnovers
  • Oakland is 2-5 when attempting fewer free throws than its opponent
  • Oakland has made a 3-pointer in 852 consecutive games, 9th-best streak in the country
  • The Golden Grizzlies are ranked No. 12 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll

OAK-VALPO SERIES NOTES

  • Valpo leads the all-time series 20-7
  • This marks Valpo coach Bryce Drew's first win inside the O'rena
  • Valparaiso's 84-67 win is the largest margin of victory since 2006 when it defeated Oakland 95-64
  • Oakland falls to 2-3 against Valpo since joining the Horizon League

PLAYER NOTES

Junior Sherron Dorsey-Walker

  • Scored 11 points
  • Went 4-for-4 from the floor including 2-for-2 from the arc in the first half.
  • Marks his 8th double-figure effort of the season
  • Recorded his 9th career double-digit point game
  • Did not score in the second half

Junior Kay Felder

  • Scored 20 points and tallied 6 assists
  • Attempted no free throws in the first half for the first time this season.
  • Led the country in assists per game at 9.2 coming into the game
  • Recorded 6 or more assists in 14 of 16 games this season
  • Scored 20 or more points in every game this season
  • Reached double figures in 28 consecutive games
  • Tallied his 62nd career double-figure scoring game

Sophomore Jalen Hayes

  • Finished game with 13 points and tied a team-high with 6 rebounds
  • Set a career-high with 3 blocks
  • Tallied his 11th double-digit point game of the season and 21st of his career

Senior Max Hooper

  • Hit 4 3-pointers
  • Made a 3-pointer in 21 consecutive games
  • Has only attempted 3-point field goals this season
  • Recorded his 9th double-digit scoring game of the season
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Players Mentioned

Kay Felder

#20 Kay Felder

PG
5' 9"
Junior
Max Hooper

#10 Max Hooper

G
6' 6"
Redshirt Junior
Sherron Dorsey-Walker

#30 Sherron Dorsey-Walker

G
6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jalen Hayes

#4 Jalen Hayes

Forward
6' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kay Felder

#20 Kay Felder

5' 9"
Junior
PG
Max Hooper

#10 Max Hooper

6' 6"
Redshirt Junior
G
Sherron Dorsey-Walker

#30 Sherron Dorsey-Walker

6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
G
Jalen Hayes

#4 Jalen Hayes

6' 7"
Freshman
Forward