Riddle ties school record in victory at Howard Payne
December 30th, 2008 | jbbates
The Anderson University men’s basketball team defeated Howard Payne 93-78 on Tuesday in the second of their two-game holiday trip in Brownwood, Tex.
Ty Riddle led the Ravens with 29 points, five rebounds and two assists, hitting a school-record tying nine 3-pointers in 14 attempts. The record is shared by current AU senior Mike Russell and former player Brent Ross.
Rodney Holliday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 10-of-13 shots and 3-of-3 free throws, including all three of his 3-point attempts. Russell finished with 14 points and a team-high six assists, making 5-of-11 field goals.
Andrew Jones had nine points and Brandon Coffer eight rebounds. Jordan Wiseman added six points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals.
AU shot 58 percent from the field, including 62 percent in the first half when it led 58-41. Riddle made seven of his 3-pointers in the first 20 minutes. The Ravens finished the game 14-of-27 from behind the arc. Howard Payne shot 50 percent from the field.
AU doubled Howard Payne on the boards 40-20, including 13-3 on the offensive glass. The Ravens also had the advantage in assists (20-16) and bench points (36-12).
AU (8-3) hosts No. 17 Elmhurst on Saturday at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium. The game will be carried live on the internet broadcast at 3 p.m.







Anderson University administrative offices will be closed to observe the Christmas and New Year’s holidays beginning Tuesday, December 23, at 5 p.m. and will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2008. Campus security officers will maintain normal hours during the extended holiday.


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