11.   Gooden has made five appearances this season, but this one was his second strong outing in a row.

12.   His stock skyrocketed with strong outings in four of five first-round playoff games against the Utah Jazz.

13.   Hill received no decision, but he gave the Rangers a strong outing before being removed after seven innings as a precaution to tightness in his right elbow.

14.   It was the third strong outing in conference play for Thompson, who came in sporting back-to-back complete games in the WAC.

15.   It was bad luck for Wakaluk, who had another strong outing.

16.   John Briscoe had another strong outing, working two shutout innings.

17.   Lost in the commotion was a strong outing by Astros starter Shane Reynolds, who deserved more than a no-decision.

18.   Other than that, Burba was flawless in his second consecutive strong outing, combining an improved fastball with an effective split-finger fastball.

19.   Redshirt freshman Courtney Palmore had a strong outing in the secondary and on special teams.

20.   Redding said he was able to put together his strong outing despite not having control of his fastball.