March 8, 2004
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Team Notes:
* Toledo scored its most points in a MAC Tournament game since tallying school-record 95 points vs. EMU in 1987 Quarterfinals.
* The Rockets and Chippewas equalled a MAC Tournament record with 51 points each in the first half. The two teams tied Miami's 51-point effort vs. Toledo on March 9, 1990.
* The Rockets are now 8-0 when four players or more score in double figures and 11-0 when scoring 80 or more points.
* UT set school MAC Tournament record for three-point field-goal percentage (58.3, 7-of-12) and free throws made (26).
* Toledo is now 3-0 vs. CMU in the MAC Tournament.
* The Rockets posted their third straight win over CMU and now lead the all-time series by a 44-26 margin.
Individual Notes:
* Sophomore guard Sammy Villegas scored a career-high 28 points thanks to a career-high nine field goals and a career-best six treys. He missed just one shot the entire game.
* Freshman guard Justin Ingram equaled his career high with seven assists.
* Senior forward Ricardo Thomas equaled his season high with 16 points with both outings coming in his last three games.
* Freshman forward Florentino Valencia matched his season high with 14 points to go along with a team-high six rebounds.