Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcons Defeat UNC, 63-53
December 19, 2006 | Men's Basketball
Dec. 19, 2006
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The Falcons have won five of their last six games.
BGSU rallied from a nine-point deficit (13-4, 13:17 in first half) for the second straight game.
While holding Northern Colorado to 34 percent shooting, BGSU is allowing opponents to make a league-low 38.5 percent of its shots.
With 11 steals, BGSU is averaging a MAC-best 9.1 steals per game.
The Falcons committed a season-low 11 turnovers.
BGSU also made a season-high 18 free throws.
In the last two games, the BGSU bench has outscored its opponents 53-9.
Junior Ryne Hamblet, who had a career-high 20 points, tied his season-high with four three-pointers (Arkansas State at home). He leads the MAC averaging 5.1 assists.
Senior Martin Samarco, who had a game-high 22 points, made all seven of his free throw attempts. He leads the MAC in scoring at 22.4 points.
Freshman Brandon Bland's defense keyed a 19-2 run in the first half. His eight minutes played was a season-high.
Senior Matt Lefeld had five points and a season-high two blocked shots.
Sophomore Brian Guerin made his third start of the season.
Freshman Ryan Sims started for the third straight game.
Sophomore Darryl Clements had four points, three rebounds and three steals.
Sophomore Dusan Radivojevic had three points, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes.
Sophomore Brian Moten had a basket and two rebounds.
Sophomore Nate Miller made his Falcon debut and had a points, three rebounds and an assist in 11 minutes.
Freshman Otis Polk had a basket and two rebounds in seven minutes.
Freshman Marc Larson also played seven minutes.
With 20 turnovers, UNC is the third Falcon opponent this season to give the ball up 20 times or more in a game this season (Denison, at Arkansas State).
