Jan. 28, 2009

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POST-GAME NOTES - January 27, 2009

Northern Illinois (6-12; 2-4 MAC) at Miami (11-7; 4-2 MAC)

After spotting NIU a 5-0 lead in the first minute, Miami went on a 12-0 run over the next 5:30, scoring five baskets, as well as a couple free throws.

Miami's first six baskets were all layups scored in the paint.

Miami shot 53.6 percent (15-for-28) during the first half, which was a season high for an opening half.\

Miami recorded a season high eight blocks during the contest.

With 80 points, the RedHawks crossed the 80 point mark for the second time this season (94 vs. Northwestern State - Dec. 6) and the 70-point mark for the third time this season (70, vs. Weber State - Nov. 12;).

Nick Winbush tied a career high with 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting, including 1-for-3 from the 3-point line.

Tyler Dierkers, who came into the game leading the MAC in minutes played in both conference (38 minutes per game) and overall (36.8 minutes per game), played a season-low 25 minutes against Northern Illinois

The RedHawks held Northern Illinois to 21.9 percent shooting (7-for-32) during the first half, a season low for a Miami opponent during any half.

The RedHawks had two double-digit scoring runs during the first half, the early 12-0 run, and then a 13-0 run from the 7:12 to 2:24 mark to take a 36-16 lead.

Eric Pollitz tied a career-high with seven assists against the Huskies; it was the third time he reached that mark.

Julian Mavunga set a new career high with two blocks.

Tyler Dierkers tied a career high with two blocks.

Adam Thomas recorded his first career steal and rebound in the game, while setting a new career high with four minutes played.

Michael Bramos was one off his career-high with eight rebounds.

Sean Mock set a new career-high with five minutes played.