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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Knight
Final -
12/6/2025
43
  1 2 F
Mercer 21 22 43
Purdue 36 35 71
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJeremy Reece 21 3-7 0-2 2-2 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 8
pfGeorge Keeler 16 1-3 0-0 1-2 3 6 0 1 0 1 2 3
sfJames Larkin 22 4-5 1-2 0-0 1 4 1 1 0 0 1 9
sgJohn Bennett 19 2-7 1-2 1-1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 6
pgThomas Jacobs 22 1-5 1-3 2-2 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfEric Ferguson 22 0-2 0-1 2-2 1 2 0 3 1 0 3 2
sfDerrick Cooper 19 2-6 1-4 0-0 0 1 0 2 1 0 3 5
sfBilly Mardis 17 0-1 0-0 1-2 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 1
pfJohn Yeung 17 1-4 0-1 2-2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 4
sgThomas Black 17 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0
pfAlton Slemp 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
pgDonald Cronin 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 14-42 4-16 11-13 9 24 4 17 3 1 14 43
Percentages   .333 .250 .846                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfAnthony Jaeger 21 3-4 0-0 2-2 2 8 1 0 1 0 2 8
sfFranjo Rybinski 25 5-8 2-3 3-4 1 4 1 2 2 1 1 15
sgMatthew Carlos 24 4-9 3-6 2-4 0 3 3 1 1 0 3 13
sgMichael Ruffin 30 5-10 4-9 0-1 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 14
pgDavid Smith 22 4-10 0-2 3-3 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgEric Lee 22 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 5 0 1 0 3 4
pfHarry Branch 20 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 0 1 0 3 0
cEmmanuel Shephard 17 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 2 2 0 1 0 4
pfBenjamin Desalvo 9 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 2
pgCarl Bean 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
cFloyd Kent 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 26-48 9-20 10-14 8 29 18 8 6 2 16 71
Percentages   .542 .450 .714                

MU
21
8-21
2-9
3-3
4
13
3
10
2
1
7
8
6
5
0
0
22
6-21
2-7
8-10
5
11
1
7
1
0
7
6
1
6
0
12
43
14-42
4-16
11-13
9
24
4
17
3
1
14
14
7
11
0
12
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
PU
36
13-27
5-12
5-7
5
14
11
3
4
0
6
12
13
10
2
2
35
13-21
4-8
5-7
3
15
7
5
2
2
10
12
15
5
7
8
71
26-48
9-20
10-14
8
29
18
8
6
2
16
24
28
15
9
10
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Franjo Rybinski Purdue
15 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh)
 SG - John Bennett (fresh)
 SF - James Larkin (fresh)
 PF - George Keeler (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh)
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - David Smith (fresh)
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fresh)
 SF - Matthew Carlos (fresh)
 PF - Franjo Rybinski (fresh)
 C - Anthony Jaeger (fresh)
 
20:00PurdueAnthony Jaeger wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
19:37PurdueFranjo Rybinski misses the dunk attempt0-0
19:35MercerJames Larkin gets the rebound0-0
19:18MercerGeorge Keeler's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-0
18:52PurdueDavid Smith misses badly on a jumper from the left side0-0
18:51MercerGeorge Keeler grabs the board0-0
18:36MercerJeremy Reece hits a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from John Bennett2-0
18:16PurdueFranjo Rybinski misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away2-0
18:14MercerJeremy Reece pulls down the rebound2-0
18:04MercerJeremy Reece hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline2-0
18:02PurdueAnthony Jaeger snags the defensive board2-0
17:53PurdueMatthew Carlos knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by David Smith2-3
17:34MercerJames Larkin makes the jump hook in the paint4-3
17:12PurdueFranjo Rybinski loses the ball out of bounds4-3
16:56MercerJohn Bennett makes the 3pt shot from the right corner7-3
16:38PurdueDavid Smith scores on a shot from the baseline set up by Matthew Carlos7-5
16:27MercerJeremy Reece misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing7-5
16:26PurdueMichael Ruffin grabs the defensive rebound7-5
16:00PurdueDavid Smith misses the lay-in7-5
15:59PurdueAnthony Jaeger tips it in7-7
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh)
 SG - John Bennett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - George Keeler (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - David Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fairly fresh)
 SF - Matthew Carlos (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Franjo Rybinski (fairly fresh)
 C - Anthony Jaeger (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:42MercerJohn Bennett hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing7-7
15:40PurdueThe rebound goes to Franjo Rybinski7-7
15:19PurdueDavid Smith is fouled on the floor by George Keeler - foul #1 on George Keeler, team foul #17-7
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), Eric Ferguson (SF), Billy Mardis (PF), John Yeung (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Bennett, James Larkin, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
SubsPurdue
Eric Lee (PG), Harry Branch (PF), Emmanuel Shephard (C)
David Smith, Franjo Rybinski, Anthony Jaeger
 
15:11PurdueMatthew Carlos clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner7-7
15:10PurdueHarry Branch grabs the offensive rebound7-7
14:48PurdueEric Ferguson is called for the reach on Emmanuel Shephard - foul #1 on Eric Ferguson, team foul #27-7
14:23PurdueMichael Ruffin hits a 3 from the left wing set up by Eric Lee7-10
14:15MercerMatthew Carlos steals the ball from Billy Mardis7-10
14:11PurdueMichael Ruffin banks in the layup on a great pass from Matthew Carlos7-12
13:56MercerHarry Branch steals the ball from Eric Ferguson7-12
13:40PurdueEmmanuel Shephard scores on a fadeaway from the baseline7-14
13:24MercerThomas Black travels with the ball7-14
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), John Bennett (SG), James Larkin (SF), George Keeler (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Thomas Black, Derrick Cooper, Eric Ferguson, Billy Mardis, John Yeung
 
SubsPurdue
David Smith (PG), Franjo Rybinski (SG)
Michael Ruffin, Matthew Carlos
 
13:02PurdueEmmanuel Shephard is hacked by George Keeler - foul #2 on George Keeler, team foul #37-14
SubsMercer
Eric Ferguson (PF)
George Keeler
 
SubsPurdue
Michael Ruffin (SG), Anthony Jaeger (C)
Harry Branch, Emmanuel Shephard
 
12:45PurdueAnthony Jaeger blows the layup but the foul's on John Bennett - foul #1 on John Bennett, team foul #47-14
12:45PurdueAnthony Jaeger makes the 1st free throw7-15
12:45PurdueAnthony Jaeger makes the 2nd free throw7-16
12:25MercerJames Larkin double dribbles7-16
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Matthew Carlos (SF)
Eric Lee
 
11:58PurdueMatthew Carlos misses long on a jumper from the baseline but the foul's on James Larkin - foul #1 on James Larkin, team foul #57-16
11:58PurdueMatthew Carlos misses the 1st free throw7-16
11:58PurdueMatthew Carlos makes the 2nd free throw7-17
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh)
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Eric Ferguson (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Matthew Carlos (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Franjo Rybinski (fresh)
 C - Anthony Jaeger (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:39MercerJeremy Reece misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane7-17
11:38PurdueMatthew Carlos snags the defensive board7-17
11:14PurdueEric Ferguson steals it from Matthew Carlos7-17
10:51MercerJohn Bennett comes up short on the turnaround from close range7-17
10:49MercerThe offensive rebound goes to Eric Ferguson7-17
10:36MercerJames Larkin hits a 3pt shot from straight away10-17
10:17PurdueAnthony Jaeger buries a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Michael Ruffin10-19
10:00MercerJeremy Reece throws a bad pass out of bounds10-19
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), Billy Mardis (PF), John Yeung (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Bennett, Eric Ferguson, Jeremy Reece
 
SubsPurdue
Eric Lee (PG), Harry Branch (PF), Emmanuel Shephard (C)
David Smith, Michael Ruffin, Anthony Jaeger
 
09:40PurdueMatthew Carlos misses the 3pt shot from straight away10-19
09:39MercerJohn Yeung pulls down the rebound10-19
09:16MercerBilly Mardis misses the jumper from the right side10-19
09:15MercerJames Larkin hits the follow up shot12-19
08:53PurdueMatthew Carlos misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing12-19
08:51PurdueEmmanuel Shephard gets the offensive rebound12-19
08:35PurdueFranjo Rybinski drills a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from Eric Lee12-21
08:16MercerDerrick Cooper throws a bad pass out of bounds12-21
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), Eric Ferguson (SF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Thomas Black, James Larkin, John Yeung
 
SubsPurdue
David Smith (PG), Michael Ruffin (SG), Anthony Jaeger (C)
Franjo Rybinski, Matthew Carlos, Emmanuel Shephard
 
07:52PurdueMichael Ruffin hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Eric Lee12-24
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh)
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fresh)
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Billy Mardis (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Lee (fresh) 3 ast.
 PF - Harry Branch (fresh)
 C - Anthony Jaeger (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:38MercerJeremy Reece knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline14-24
07:34PurdueDavid Smith misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing14-24
07:32MercerBilly Mardis grabs the board14-24
07:13MercerDerrick Cooper comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner14-24
07:11PurdueAnthony Jaeger grabs the board14-24
06:50PurdueMichael Ruffin misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away14-24
06:48PurdueHarry Branch grabs the offensive board14-24
06:28PurdueDerrick Cooper picks off the pass by Michael Ruffin14-24
06:09MercerBilly Mardis's pass is off the mark and out of bounds14-24
SubsMercer
John Bennett (SG), James Larkin (SF), John Yeung (PF), Alton Slemp (C)
Derrick Cooper, Eric Ferguson, Billy Mardis, Jeremy Reece
 
SubsPurdue
Franjo Rybinski (SG), Matthew Carlos (SF), Benjamin Desalvo (PF), Emmanuel Shephard (C)
Michael Ruffin, Eric Lee, Harry Branch, Anthony Jaeger
 
05:46PurdueMatthew Carlos knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Emmanuel Shephard14-27
05:36MercerJames Larkin connects on the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Thomas Jacobs16-27
05:21PurdueMatthew Carlos can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing16-27
05:20MercerAlton Slemp grabs the board16-27
05:00MercerThomas Jacobs hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing16-27
04:58MercerJohn Yeung tips it but misses16-27
04:56MercerThomas Jacobs gets the offensive rebound16-27
04:48MercerFranjo Rybinski steals the ball from John Bennett16-27
04:45PurdueFranjo Rybinski can't finish the layup16-27
04:43MercerJames Larkin grabs the board16-27
04:28MercerThomas Jacobs misses the 3 pointer from the left corner16-27
04:27PurdueEmmanuel Shephard grabs the board16-27
04:05PurdueFranjo Rybinski connects on the floater from the right side set up by Matthew Carlos16-29
03:59MercerJohn Bennett is hacked by David Smith - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #116-29
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (PG), George Keeler (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Yeung, Alton Slemp
 
SubsPurdue
Eric Lee (PG), Michael Ruffin (SG), Anthony Jaeger (C)
David Smith, Benjamin Desalvo, Emmanuel Shephard
 
03:42MercerJeremy Reece comes up short on the jumper near the basket but the foul's on Matthew Carlos - foul #1 on Matthew Carlos, team foul #216-29
03:42MercerJeremy Reece makes the 1st free throw17-29
03:42MercerJeremy Reece makes the 2nd free throw18-29
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Black (fresh)
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - George Keeler (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - Eric Lee (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Matthew Carlos (tiring) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Franjo Rybinski (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Anthony Jaeger (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:13PurdueAnthony Jaeger's fadeaway is rejected by George Keeler18-29
03:11MercerJames Larkin grabs the defensive rebound18-29
02:59MercerAnthony Jaeger steals it from Thomas Black18-29
02:35PurdueMichael Ruffin misses the 3 pointer from straight away18-29
02:33MercerThe rebound goes to George Keeler18-29
02:28MercerJohn Bennett lays it up and in set up by James Larkin and the foul's on Anthony Jaeger - foul #1 on Anthony Jaeger, team foul #320-29
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), Eric Ferguson (SF)
Thomas Black, James Larkin
 
SubsPurdue
David Smith (PG), Harry Branch (PF)
Matthew Carlos, Franjo Rybinski
 
02:28MercerJohn Bennett makes the free throw21-29
02:20PurdueDavid Smith misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing21-29
02:19PurdueAnthony Jaeger grabs the offensive board21-29
02:10PurdueDavid Smith drills a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Eric Lee and he's hacked by Thomas Jacobs - foul #1 on Thomas Jacobs, team foul #621-31
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SG)
John Bennett
 
SubsPurdue 
02:10PurdueDavid Smith makes the free throw21-32
01:55MercerEric Lee is called for the reach on Derrick Cooper - foul #1 on Eric Lee, team foul #421-32
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Matthew Carlos (SF)
Eric Lee
 
01:36MercerDerrick Cooper is hacked by David Smith - foul #2 on David Smith, team foul #521-32
01:26MercerDerrick Cooper misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing21-32
01:24PurdueThe rebound goes to Anthony Jaeger21-32
01:01PurdueMatthew Carlos scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Michael Ruffin21-35
00:40MercerJeremy Reece misses the 3pt jumper from straight away21-35
00:39PurdueThe rebound goes to Anthony Jaeger21-35
00:15PurdueMatthew Carlos can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Eric Ferguson - foul #2 on Eric Ferguson, team foul #721-35
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (PG), John Bennett (SG), James Larkin (SF), John Yeung (C)
Thomas Jacobs, Derrick Cooper, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
SubsPurdue
Eric Lee (PG), Franjo Rybinski (SG), Emmanuel Shephard (C)
David Smith, Michael Ruffin, Anthony Jaeger
 
00:15PurdueMatthew Carlos misses the 1st free throw21-35
00:15PurdueMatthew Carlos makes the 2nd free throw21-36
00:03MercerMatthew Carlos is called for the reach on Thomas Black - foul #2 on Matthew Carlos, team foul #621-36
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Carl Bean (PG), Benjamin Desalvo (PF)
Matthew Carlos, Harry Branch
 
00:01MercerJohn Yeung hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing21-36
00:00PurdueBenjamin Desalvo gets the rebound21-36
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - George Keeler (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - David Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Matthew Carlos (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Franjo Rybinski (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Anthony Jaeger (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 
20:00MercerJames Larkin inbounds the ball21-36
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
19:31MercerJohn Bennett can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away21-36
19:29MercerJeremy Reece pulls down the offensive rebound21-36
19:08MercerThomas Jacobs misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Matthew Carlos - foul #3 on Matthew Carlos, team foul #121-36
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Harry Branch (PF)
Matthew Carlos
 
19:08MercerThomas Jacobs makes the 1st free throw22-36
19:08MercerThomas Jacobs makes the 2nd free throw23-36
18:43PurdueDavid Smith misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line23-36
18:42MercerGeorge Keeler gets the rebound23-36
18:22MercerJames Larkin misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away23-36
18:21PurdueThe rebound goes to Anthony Jaeger23-36
18:14PurdueMichael Ruffin hits a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from David Smith23-39
17:49MercerJeremy Reece slams it home25-39
17:20PurdueDavid Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing25-39
17:18MercerJohn Bennett gets the rebound25-39
17:12MercerThe short jumper by John Bennett is denied by Franjo Rybinski25-39
17:11MercerGeorge Keeler misses the tip25-39
17:09MercerGeorge Keeler tips it back up and in27-39
16:46PurdueJohn Bennett picks off the pass by David Smith27-39
16:21MercerThomas Jacobs's pass is intercepted by Franjo Rybinski27-39
16:17PurdueDavid Smith hits the finger roll on a great pass from Franjo Rybinski27-41
16:05MercerThomas Jacobs connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing30-41
15:37PurdueFranjo Rybinski throws a bad pass out of bounds30-41
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), Eric Ferguson (SF), Billy Mardis (PF), John Yeung (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Bennett, James Larkin, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
SubsPurdue
Eric Lee (PG), Matthew Carlos (SF), Benjamin Desalvo (PF), Emmanuel Shephard (C)
David Smith, Franjo Rybinski, Harry Branch, Anthony Jaeger
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Black (fresh)
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fresh)
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Billy Mardis (fresh)
 C - John Yeung (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - Eric Lee (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Matthew Carlos (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - Benjamin Desalvo (fresh)
 C - Emmanuel Shephard (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:29MercerThomas Black is hacked by Eric Lee - foul #2 on Eric Lee, team foul #230-41
15:15MercerDerrick Cooper clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner30-41
15:13PurdueBenjamin Desalvo grabs the defensive rebound30-41
14:48PurdueEmmanuel Shephard buries a floater in the lane on a nice dish by Eric Lee30-43
14:35MercerDerrick Cooper travels with the ball30-43
14:08PurdueMichael Ruffin clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing30-43
14:06PurdueBenjamin Desalvo hits the follow up shot30-45
13:49MercerDerrick Cooper's fadeaway is rejected by Emmanuel Shephard30-45
13:47MercerJohn Yeung tips it in32-45
13:18PurdueMatthew Carlos misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing32-45
13:16MercerBilly Mardis gets the rebound32-45
13:11MercerThomas Black misses the jumper from the right side32-45
13:10PurdueEric Lee gets the rebound32-45
12:43PurdueMatthew Carlos buries a floater from just outside the lane32-47
12:21MercerJohn Yeung misses the lay-in32-47
12:20PurdueMatthew Carlos grabs the board32-47
11:59PurdueMichael Ruffin misses long on a 3 from the right corner32-47
11:57PurdueEmmanuel Shephard can't tip it in32-47
11:55MercerDerrick Cooper grabs the board32-47
11:37MercerEric Lee picks off the pass by Eric Ferguson32-47
11:33PurdueEric Lee hits the finger roll32-49
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Black (fairly fresh)
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fairly fresh)
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Billy Mardis (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - John Yeung (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - Eric Lee (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Michael Ruffin (tiring) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Matthew Carlos (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - Benjamin Desalvo (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Emmanuel Shephard (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
11:13MercerEric Ferguson is fouled on the floor by Eric Lee - foul #3 on Eric Lee, team foul #332-49
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), John Bennett (SG), James Larkin (SF), George Keeler (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Thomas Black, Derrick Cooper, Eric Ferguson, Billy Mardis, John Yeung
 
SubsPurdue
David Smith (PG), Franjo Rybinski (SG), Harry Branch (PF), Anthony Jaeger (C)
Eric Lee, Michael Ruffin, Benjamin Desalvo, Emmanuel Shephard
 
11:08MercerThomas Jacobs misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane32-49
11:07PurdueThe rebound goes to Franjo Rybinski32-49
10:41PurdueDavid Smith makes the floater from just outside the lane32-51
10:32MercerGeorge Keeler clanks a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Harry Branch - foul #1 on Harry Branch, team foul #432-51
10:32MercerGeorge Keeler makes the 1st free throw33-51
10:32MercerGeorge Keeler misses the 2nd free throw33-51
10:32PurdueMatthew Carlos snags the defensive board33-51
10:06PurdueFranjo Rybinski makes the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Anthony Jaeger33-54
09:48MercerJeremy Reece's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-54
09:24PurdueAnthony Jaeger connects on the driving attempt from close range set up by David Smith33-56
09:06MercerJohn Bennett comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing33-56
09:04PurdueAnthony Jaeger gets the rebound33-56
08:51PurdueDavid Smith misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Jeremy Reece - foul #1 on Jeremy Reece, team foul #133-56
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Michael Ruffin (SG), Eric Lee (SF)
Matthew Carlos, Harry Branch
 
08:51PurdueDavid Smith makes the 1st free throw33-57
08:51PurdueDavid Smith makes the 2nd free throw33-58
08:33MercerJeremy Reece is fouled on the floor by Anthony Jaeger - foul #2 on Anthony Jaeger, team foul #533-58
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SG)
John Bennett
 
SubsPurdue 
08:23MercerGeorge Keeler hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line33-58
08:21MercerGeorge Keeler grabs the offensive board33-58
08:16MercerThomas Jacobs misses long on a floater from the left side33-58
08:15PurdueFranjo Rybinski grabs the board33-58
08:09PurdueThomas Jacobs is called for the reach on David Smith - foul #2 on Thomas Jacobs, team foul #233-58
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (PG), Eric Ferguson (PF), John Yeung (C)
Thomas Jacobs, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
SubsPurdue
Emmanuel Shephard (C)
Anthony Jaeger
 
07:56PurdueEmmanuel Shephard is whistled for traveling33-58
SubsMercer
Billy Mardis (PF)
James Larkin
 
SubsPurdue
Carl Bean (PG), Benjamin Desalvo (PF)
David Smith, Franjo Rybinski
 
07:35MercerBilly Mardis throws a bad pass out of bounds33-58
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Harry Branch (PF)
Benjamin Desalvo
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Black (fresh)
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fresh)
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fresh)
 PF - Billy Mardis (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - John Yeung (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - Carl Bean (fresh)
 SG - Michael Ruffin (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Eric Lee (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - Harry Branch (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Emmanuel Shephard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:11PurdueEric Lee hits a jumper from the left wing33-60
06:51MercerEric Ferguson is whistled for traveling33-60
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Franjo Rybinski (SG)
Michael Ruffin
 
06:24PurdueFranjo Rybinski misses badly on a floater near the basket but he's fouled by Derrick Cooper - foul #1 on Derrick Cooper, team foul #333-60
06:24PurdueFranjo Rybinski makes the 1st free throw33-61
06:24PurdueFranjo Rybinski makes the 2nd free throw33-62
06:06MercerDerrick Cooper is fouled on the floor by Franjo Rybinski - foul #1 on Franjo Rybinski, team foul #633-62
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Benjamin Desalvo (PF), Floyd Kent (C)
Harry Branch, Emmanuel Shephard
 
05:56MercerEric Ferguson clanks a jumper from just outside the lane33-62
05:54PurdueFloyd Kent gets the rebound33-62
05:30PurdueBenjamin Desalvo is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Benjamin Desalvo, team foul #733-62
SubsMercer
Donald Cronin (PG), Alton Slemp (C)
Thomas Black, John Yeung
 
SubsPurdue 
05:18MercerAlton Slemp is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Alton Slemp, team foul #433-62
04:59PurdueFloyd Kent misses badly on a jumper from the right wing33-62
04:57PurdueFranjo Rybinski grabs the offensive rebound33-62
04:47PurdueFranjo Rybinski drills a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Carl Bean33-65
04:34MercerDerrick Cooper makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing35-65
04:13PurdueFranjo Rybinski hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing but the foul's on Derrick Cooper - foul #2 on Derrick Cooper, team foul #535-65
SubsMercer
Thomas Black (SG), John Yeung (PF)
Derrick Cooper, Billy Mardis
 
SubsPurdue
Harry Branch (PF), Emmanuel Shephard (C)
Benjamin Desalvo, Floyd Kent
 
04:13PurdueFranjo Rybinski misses the 1st free throw35-65
04:13PurdueFranjo Rybinski makes the 2nd free throw35-66
03:53MercerDonald Cronin clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away35-66
03:52PurdueEmmanuel Shephard gets the rebound35-66
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
03:30PurdueFranjo Rybinski scores on a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Emmanuel Shephard35-68
LineupMercer
 PG - Donald Cronin (fresh)
 SG - Thomas Black (fresh)
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Yeung (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Alton Slemp (fresh)
 
LineupPurdue
 PG - Carl Bean (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Franjo Rybinski (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Eric Lee (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - Harry Branch (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Emmanuel Shephard (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
03:13MercerJohn Yeung can't connect on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Harry Branch - foul #2 on Harry Branch, team foul #835-68
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Michael Ruffin (SG)
Franjo Rybinski
 
03:13MercerJohn Yeung makes the 1st free throw36-68
03:13MercerJohn Yeung makes the 2nd free throw37-68
02:46PurdueEmmanuel Shephard is whistled for a carry37-68
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SG), Billy Mardis (PF)
Donald Cronin, Alton Slemp
 
SubsPurdue 
02:20MercerBilly Mardis misses short on a runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Harry Branch - foul #3 on Harry Branch, team foul #937-68
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Benjamin Desalvo (PF)
Harry Branch
 
02:20MercerBilly Mardis makes the 1st free throw38-68
02:20MercerBilly Mardis misses the 2nd free throw38-68
02:20PurdueBenjamin Desalvo gets the rebound38-68
01:56PurdueDerrick Cooper is called for the reach on Michael Ruffin - foul #3 on Derrick Cooper, team foul #638-68
SubsMercer 
SubsPurdue
Harry Branch (PF)
Benjamin Desalvo
 
01:47PurdueMichael Ruffin buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing38-71
01:35MercerEric Ferguson misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner38-71
01:33PurdueCarl Bean snags the defensive board38-71
01:11PurdueMichael Ruffin can't connect on a 3 from the left wing38-71
01:09MercerThe rebound goes to Eric Ferguson38-71
00:50MercerDerrick Cooper makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Black41-71
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:21PurdueMichael Ruffin is fouled on the floor by Eric Ferguson - foul #3 on Eric Ferguson, team foul #741-71
00:21PurdueMichael Ruffin misses the 1st free throw41-71
00:21MercerThe rebound goes to Billy Mardis41-71
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanPurduePurdue is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:14MercerEric Ferguson is fouled on the floor by Michael Ruffin - foul #1 on Michael Ruffin, team foul #1041-71
00:14MercerEric Ferguson makes the 1st free throw42-71
00:14MercerEric Ferguson makes the 2nd free throw43-71
00:00PurdueCarl Bean runs out the clock43-71