SAINT MARY'S VS. GUSTAVUS / WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4, 2006 / SMU GYM / 8 P.M.

Saint Mary's Cardinals
3-1 MIAC, 5-4 Overall
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2-2 MIAC, 7-2 Overall
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John Gencius

Year: Junior

Pos.: Wing

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

Academic Major: Social Science

From Coach Trewick: "John does so much for this team that goes unnoticed by those not associated with the team. His work ethic is outstanding and he has been a great role model for our younger players.”



Game Notes
Gustavus picked up a pair of MIAC wins vs. SMU last season, winning 74-57 and 69-50. … The Cardinals have not beaten the Gusties since a 72-70 win on Feb. 13, 1993, a span of 24 games. … The Cardinals picked up their second straight win — and third MIAC win in their first four conference games — on Monday, getting a game- and season-high 20 points from Michael Rohr en route to a 71-68 victory over Bethel. … Gustavaus, meanwhile, had its two-game winning streak snapped on Monday, as the Gusties dropped an 80-72 decision at Carleton.

Cardinal Notes

Michael Rohr
Game-high
20 points vs.
Bethel
Michael Rohr (Bloomingdale, Ill.) knocked down nine of the 10 field goals he attempted en route to his season-high 20 points vs. the Royals on Monday. … Rohr’s effort Monday marked the fourth time this season an SMU player has scored 20 or more points. … Terrence Smith (Broadview, Ill.) chipped in 12 points vs. Bethel and has scored in double figures in six of the Cardinals’ nine games. … The Cardinals attempted just four free throws vs. Bethel (1-for-4), while the Royals made 7 of 10. … Michael Batterman (Fond du Lac, Wis.) , who netted 11 points vs. the Royals, leads the Cardinals in scoring (12.8 ppg), while Smith (11.7 ppg) and Brensley Haywood (Joliet,, Ill. / 10.3 ppg) are also averaging in double figures. … The Cardinals, who host Gustavus (tonight) and St. John’s (Saturday) are now a perfect 3-0 on their home floor.

Gustie Notes
Andrew Olson netted a team-high 23 points – two shy of his season-high – in the Gusties’ loss to Carleton Monday. … Adam TeBrake (16.7) and Olson (16.2) are both averaging more than 16.0 ppg, while Phil Sowden (12.7) and Tervor Wittwer (12.1) are also averaging in double figures. … TeBrake has attempted a team-high 100 field goals, while Olson’s 21-for-38 showing from beyond the 3-point line is a team best. … The Gusties, who opened the season with five straight wins, are now 2-2 in their last four games, sandwiching wins vs. UM-Morris (91-66) and Carthage (77-70) between MIAC losses to St. Thomas (87-51) and Carleton (80-72). … GAC is averaging 80.7 ppg, including season-highs of 110 in a win over Bethany Lutheran and 91 in its win vs. UM-Morris. … Monday’s loss to Carleton was the Gusties’ first loss in three road games. …