Feb. 18, 2006

Recap |  Box Score

GAME NOTES FROM LMU
Attendance for this afternoon's game is 4,482. It is the second highest in Gersten Pavilion and program history, 43 shy of the all-time record (4,525) set against Pepperdine on Feb. 20, 1988. In eclipses the 4,465 set against Pepperdine on Feb. 15, 1987.

The Lions forced Gonzaga into a season-high 25 turnovers, the most for the Zags since they had 25 on Jan. 22, 2005 against San Diego. In two games the Lions have forced 51 turnovers. They finished with 12 steals, four from sophomore Jon Ziri.

GAME NOTES FROM GONZAGA
Morrison's 44 points mark a career high; career high in 3s This was his 5th 40-plus point game; 12th 30-plus point game

GONZAGA QUOTES
Mark Few
At the half, I told Adam to start shooting (laughs). No, we needed to get a break going, we were too slow and made some adjustments to the zone and one in man-to-man. Besides Adam's scoring, going 10-plus on the boards was a determining factor.

We had a great game (against LMU) the first time. They really battled us; and are a strong, strong contender for the second spot.

Morrison has been frustrated; there's a lot of holding and grabbing going on away from the ball. He's a fiery competitor, besides his play, his great attribute is how he competes.

Worthy is a handful, he brings lots of pressure, lots of contact. He's a good finisher.

Adam Morrison
I played a horrible first half, but got a wide (open) 3 to start the second and they kept coming. Coach was calling a lot of plays for me; to shoot every time down or be a decoy. During halftime coach said to slow down, for us to take care of the ball.

LMU gave us a battle both times. This is an NIT or NCAA tourney team. They are doing well in the league and are definitely a program on the rise. We could definitely see them a third time this year.

LMU QUOTES
Coach Rodney Tention
On Adam Morrison... "He is A player. It might be one of the best individual performances that I have seen. He didn't have a lot of help from his teammates tonight and he rose to the occasion. He didn't force anything, he just made his shots. Individually, that was one of the best."

On defending Morrison... "Our game plan was to make sure our defenders were there when Morrison caught the ball. I thought we did a good job in the first half, he just took over the second half."

On Gonzaga's rebounding edge... "I didn't think that was a difference. There just wasn't many opportunities. We did a good job in frustrating (JP) Batista down low and we didn't make many shots. With Morrison on fire, there just wasn't a chance for us to get many boards."

On team's performance... "I though we did a good job in going down low and battling. I told our guys we have to take care of our business. Goal is to have a chance to play as many more games as possible. We prepare to win every game and we have to get ready for Portland. I am proud of these guys. We gave all we had and I am pleased of how all of them played."

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