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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Phelan
Final -
12/19/2025
70
  1 2 F
Louisiana Tech 33 37 70
Nicholls State 28 37 65
65
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBruce Siple 28 3-7 0-2 1-3 2 9 2 1 1 0 2 7
pfRobert Mueller 24 3-4 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 0 0 2 6
sfDonald Dilworth 30 5-12 2-4 2-2 3 5 1 1 0 2 1 14
sgHumberto Cervantes 13 0-4 0-1 2-4 0 0 2 1 2 0 3 2
pgRaphael Esposito 28 4-7 3-6 4-4 0 1 4 1 2 0 1 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgRyan Bowden 24 4-10 4-8 2-2 0 1 3 2 3 0 2 14
sgPeter Bottoms 17 1-4 1-3 1-2 0 3 2 2 1 0 0 4
cRobert Bensen 16 2-4 0-0 0-1 3 6 0 0 0 2 0 4
cRobert England 12 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 7 0 1 0 1 0 2
sgAllen Banks 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 24-54 10-24 12-18 12 36 15 10 9 5 11 70
Percentages   .444 .417 .667                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJaja Akuchie 26 2-5 0-0 3-3 4 10 1 1 2 0 1 7
pfLeroy Shatzer 25 3-9 0-1 0-1 1 5 1 2 0 2 1 6
sfRuben Stanger 25 3-7 2-4 0-0 3 6 2 4 1 0 1 8
sgMichael Swenson 26 4-6 2-2 2-2 2 4 3 2 1 0 4 12
pgKeith Ishmael 28 5-13 4-10 0-0 0 0 4 1 1 0 3 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfJames Dupont 16 0-4 0-3 0-0 1 2 1 0 1 0 4 0
cSefu Abdullai 15 1-5 0-3 0-0 2 3 0 1 0 0 3 2
sfRalph Haynes 15 2-7 1-2 0-0 2 5 1 1 0 1 1 5
sgCornell Jones 12 2-3 2-3 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 6
pgRichard Ward 12 2-3 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5
Totals 200 24-62 12-29 5-6 15 37 14 13 7 3 19 65
Percentages   .387 .414 .833                

LTU
33
13-28
4-12
3-4
7
21
9
5
2
3
5
12
5
6
5
23
37
11-26
6-12
9-14
5
15
6
5
7
2
6
8
14
8
3
3
70
24-54
10-24
12-18
12
36
15
10
9
5
11
20
19
14
8
26
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
NSU
28
10-29
5-14
3-3
5
14
7
3
4
1
7
8
6
4
0
10
37
14-33
7-15
2-3
10
23
7
10
3
2
12
12
6
6
3
8
65
24-62
12-29
5-6
15
37
14
13
7
3
19
20
12
10
3
18
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Raphael Esposito Louisiana Tech
15 Points, 4 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fresh)
 SG - Humberto Cervantes (fresh)
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh)
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh)
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh)
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Keith Ishmael (fresh)
 SG - Michael Swenson (fresh)
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fresh)
 PF - Leroy Shatzer (fresh)
 C - Jaja Akuchie (fresh)
 
20:00Louisiana TechBruce Siple wins the tip0-0
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:37Louisiana TechBruce Siple slams it home on a nice dish by Humberto Cervantes2-0
19:20Nicholls StateHumberto Cervantes is called for the reach on Michael Swenson - foul #1 on Humberto Cervantes, team foul #12-0
18:56Nicholls StateMichael Swenson is fouled on the floor by Humberto Cervantes - foul #2 on Humberto Cervantes, team foul #22-0
SubsLouisiana Tech
Ryan Bowden (SG)
Humberto Cervantes
 
SubsNicholls State 
18:38Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael clanks a 3 from the left corner2-0
18:36Louisiana TechRyan Bowden pulls down the rebound2-0
18:11Louisiana TechJaja Akuchie takes the ball from Bruce Siple2-0
18:00Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Jaja Akuchie2-3
17:37Louisiana TechRobert Mueller banks in the layup set up by Bruce Siple4-3
17:17Nicholls StateRuben Stanger double dribbles4-3
17:05Louisiana TechMichael Swenson is called for the reach on Donald Dilworth - foul #1 on Michael Swenson, team foul #14-3
16:51Louisiana TechRyan Bowden makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Raphael Esposito7-3
16:36Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael scores on a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Swenson7-5
16:16Louisiana TechRyan Bowden misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away7-5
16:14Louisiana TechBruce Siple gets the offensive rebound7-5
16:00Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner7-5
15:59Nicholls StateRuben Stanger snags the defensive board7-5
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Ryan Bowden (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh)
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Keith Ishmael (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Michael Swenson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fresh)
 PF - Leroy Shatzer (fresh)
 C - Jaja Akuchie (fresh)
 
15:33Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie clanks a shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Bruce Siple - foul #1 on Bruce Siple, team foul #37-5
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Bensen (PF), Robert England (C)
Robert Mueller, Bruce Siple
 
SubsNicholls State 
15:33Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie makes the 1st free throw7-6
15:33Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie makes the 2nd free throw7-7
15:07Louisiana TechRobert England is hacked by Ruben Stanger - foul #1 on Ruben Stanger, team foul #27-7
SubsLouisiana Tech
Peter Bottoms (SG)
Raphael Esposito
 
SubsNicholls State 
14:52Louisiana TechRobert Bensen scores on a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Ryan Bowden9-7
14:42Nicholls StateRuben Stanger hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner9-10
14:25Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away9-10
14:23Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie grabs the defensive rebound9-10
14:02Nicholls StateMichael Swenson knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Keith Ishmael9-13
13:45Louisiana TechRyan Bowden hits a 3 pointer from straight away12-13
13:17Nicholls StateThe jump hook by Leroy Shatzer is blocked by Robert Bensen12-13
13:16Louisiana TechRobert Bensen snags the defensive board12-13
12:47Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing12-13
12:46Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer pulls down the rebound12-13
12:28Nicholls StateRuben Stanger misses short on a floater from the left wing12-13
12:26Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Peter Bottoms12-13
12:20Louisiana TechRobert England double dribbles12-13
SubsLouisiana Tech
Raphael Esposito (PG), Allen Banks (SF), Robert Mueller (PF), Bruce Siple (C)
Ryan Bowden, Donald Dilworth, Robert Bensen, Robert England
 
SubsNicholls State
Richard Ward (PG), James Dupont (SG), Cornell Jones (SF), Sefu Abdullai (PF), Ralph Haynes (C)
Keith Ishmael, Michael Swenson, Ruben Stanger, Leroy Shatzer, Jaja Akuchie
 
12:01Nicholls StateRalph Haynes connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Richard Ward12-16
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Peter Bottoms (fresh)
 SF - Allen Banks (fresh)
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Richard Ward (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Dupont (fresh)
 SF - Cornell Jones (fresh)
 PF - Sefu Abdullai (fresh)
 C - Ralph Haynes (fresh) 3 pts.
 
11:41Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms makes the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Raphael Esposito15-16
11:23Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing15-16
11:22Nicholls StateRalph Haynes hits the follow up shot15-18
11:11Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito buries a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Allen Banks17-18
10:44Nicholls StateJames Dupont misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner17-18
10:42Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai tips it back up and in17-20
10:30Louisiana TechCornell Jones steals the ball from Peter Bottoms17-20
10:22Nicholls StateRalph Haynes misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side17-20
10:21Nicholls StateJames Dupont grabs the offensive board17-20
09:59Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing17-20
09:58Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Raphael Esposito17-20
09:42Louisiana TechRobert Mueller scores on a floater from the left wing19-20
09:27Nicholls StateCornell Jones connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Ralph Haynes19-23
09:00Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms clanks a floater from the left side19-23
08:58Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai snags the defensive board19-23
08:39Nicholls StateJames Dupont misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner19-23
08:37Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Bruce Siple19-23
08:17Louisiana TechAllen Banks is fouled on the floor by James Dupont - foul #1 on James Dupont, team foul #319-23
SubsLouisiana Tech
Ryan Bowden (SG), Donald Dilworth (SF), Robert Bensen (PF), Robert England (C)
Peter Bottoms, Allen Banks, Robert Mueller, Bruce Siple
 
SubsNicholls State
Keith Ishmael (PG), Michael Swenson (SG), Ruben Stanger (SF), Leroy Shatzer (PF), Jaja Akuchie (C)
Richard Ward, James Dupont, Cornell Jones, Sefu Abdullai, Ralph Haynes
 
08:00Louisiana TechRuben Stanger steps in front of the Donald Dilworth pass19-23
07:41Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer loses the dribble to Ryan Bowden19-23
07:37Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth lays it up and in set up by Ryan Bowden21-23
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Ryan Bowden (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Robert Bensen (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Robert England (fresh)
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Keith Ishmael (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Swenson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Leroy Shatzer (fresh)
 C - Jaja Akuchie (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:19Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael hits the front of the rim on the floater from the baseline21-23
07:18Louisiana TechRobert England grabs the defensive rebound21-23
06:49Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth is denied on a dunk by Leroy Shatzer21-23
06:47Louisiana TechRobert Bensen can't tip it in21-23
06:46Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Ruben Stanger21-23
06:40Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer's floater is tipped away by Robert Bensen21-23
06:38Louisiana TechRobert Bensen grabs the board21-23
06:19Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner21-23
06:18Louisiana TechRobert Bensen tips it but misses21-23
06:16Louisiana TechRobert England hits the follow up shot23-23
06:02Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing23-23
06:01Louisiana TechRobert England grabs the board23-23
05:42Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth misses the floater from the baseline23-23
05:41Louisiana TechRobert Bensen hits the follow up shot25-23
05:23Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner25-23
05:21Nicholls StateThe offensive rebound goes to Jaja Akuchie25-23
05:12Nicholls StateRaphael Esposito steals the ball from Leroy Shatzer25-23
04:54Louisiana TechKeith Ishmael picks off the pass by Ryan Bowden25-23
04:44Nicholls StateRuben Stanger clanks a 3 from the right corner25-23
04:42Louisiana TechRobert England snags the defensive board25-23
04:35Louisiana TechRyan Bowden misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing25-23
04:33Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer snags the defensive board25-23
04:12Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie connects on the floater in the lane on a great pass from Leroy Shatzer and he's hacked by Ryan Bowden - foul #1 on Ryan Bowden, team foul #425-25
SubsLouisiana Tech
Peter Bottoms (PG), Allen Banks (SG), Robert Mueller (PF), Bruce Siple (C)
Raphael Esposito, Ryan Bowden, Robert Bensen, Robert England
 
SubsNicholls State
Richard Ward (PG), James Dupont (SG), Cornell Jones (SF), Sefu Abdullai (PF)
Keith Ishmael, Michael Swenson, Ruben Stanger, Leroy Shatzer
 
04:12Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie makes the free throw25-26
04:00Louisiana TechSefu Abdullai is called for the reach on Allen Banks - foul #1 on Sefu Abdullai, team foul #425-26
SubsLouisiana Tech
Humberto Cervantes (SG)
Donald Dilworth
 
SubsNicholls State
Ralph Haynes (C)
Jaja Akuchie
 
03:49Louisiana TechJames Dupont is called for the reach on Robert Mueller - foul #2 on James Dupont, team foul #525-26
03:39Louisiana TechBruce Siple hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner25-26
03:38Louisiana TechRobert Mueller grabs the offensive rebound25-26
03:24Louisiana TechAllen Banks buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Peter Bottoms27-26
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Peter Bottoms (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Humberto Cervantes (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Allen Banks (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Richard Ward (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Dupont (fresh)
 SF - Cornell Jones (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Sefu Abdullai (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ralph Haynes (fresh) 5 pts.
 
03:02Nicholls StateRalph Haynes misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing27-26
03:00Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai grabs the offensive rebound27-26
02:54Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai is hacked by Humberto Cervantes - foul #3 on Humberto Cervantes, team foul #527-26
SubsLouisiana Tech
Ryan Bowden (PG), Donald Dilworth (SF)
Humberto Cervantes, Allen Banks
 
SubsNicholls State
Keith Ishmael (PG)
Richard Ward
 
02:35Nicholls StateThe jump hook by Sefu Abdullai is blocked by Donald Dilworth27-26
02:34Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth gets the rebound27-26
02:25Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing27-26
02:24Nicholls StateCornell Jones grabs the board27-26
02:00Nicholls StateRalph Haynes blows the layup27-26
01:59Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Robert Mueller27-26
01:53Louisiana TechRyan Bowden knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Peter Bottoms30-26
01:39Nicholls StateRalph Haynes misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing30-26
01:38Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Bruce Siple30-26
01:15Louisiana TechRyan Bowden misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by James Dupont - foul #3 on James Dupont, team foul #630-26
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Bensen (PF)
Robert Mueller
 
SubsNicholls State
Michael Swenson (SG), Ruben Stanger (SF), Leroy Shatzer (PF), Jaja Akuchie (C)
James Dupont, Cornell Jones, Sefu Abdullai, Ralph Haynes
 
01:15Louisiana TechRyan Bowden makes the 1st free throw31-26
01:15Louisiana TechRyan Bowden makes the 2nd free throw32-26
00:55Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane32-26
00:53Louisiana TechRobert Bensen grabs the defensive rebound32-26
00:34Louisiana TechRyan Bowden misses short on a 3 from straight away32-26
00:32Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth can't tip it in32-26
00:31Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie pulls down the rebound32-26
00:14Nicholls StateRuben Stanger scores on a jumper from the left block set up by Keith Ishmael32-28
00:08Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Michael Swenson - foul #2 on Michael Swenson, team foul #732-28
SubsLouisiana Tech
Raphael Esposito (PG), Robert England (C)
Donald Dilworth, Bruce Siple
 
SubsNicholls State
Richard Ward (PG)
Keith Ishmael
 
00:08Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms makes the 1st free throw33-28
00:08Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms misses the 2nd free throw33-28
00:08Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie pulls down the rebound33-28
00:01Nicholls StateRuben Stanger can't connect on a 3 from the right corner33-28
00:00Louisiana TechRobert England snags the defensive board33-28
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Ryan Bowden (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Keith Ishmael (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Swenson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Leroy Shatzer (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Jaja Akuchie (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Nicholls StateRuben Stanger inbounds the ball33-28
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:49Nicholls StateMichael Swenson drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Ruben Stanger33-31
19:31Louisiana TechMichael Swenson takes the ball from Raphael Esposito33-31
19:26Nicholls StateRuben Stanger connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Swenson33-34
19:16Louisiana TechRobert Mueller loses the dribble to Jaja Akuchie33-34
19:00Nicholls StateMichael Swenson is fouled on the floor by Donald Dilworth - foul #1 on Donald Dilworth, team foul #133-34
18:52Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing33-34
18:50Louisiana TechBruce Siple snags the defensive board33-34
18:45Louisiana TechRyan Bowden buries a 3 from the right corner36-34
18:20Nicholls StateMichael Swenson misses the shot from the free throw line36-34
18:18Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer grabs the offensive board36-34
17:59Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer drills a runner in the paint set up by Keith Ishmael and he's hacked by Robert Mueller - foul #1 on Robert Mueller, team foul #236-36
17:59Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer misses the free throw36-36
17:59Louisiana TechBruce Siple grabs the board36-36
17:50Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner36-36
17:49Nicholls StateRuben Stanger grabs the defensive rebound36-36
17:30Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Jaja Akuchie, team foul #136-36
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Bensen (PF)
Robert Mueller
 
SubsNicholls State
Cornell Jones (SF), Sefu Abdullai (PF), Ralph Haynes (C)
Ruben Stanger, Leroy Shatzer, Jaja Akuchie
 
17:13Louisiana TechBruce Siple hits the finger roll set up by Donald Dilworth and he's fouled by Sefu Abdullai - foul #2 on Sefu Abdullai, team foul #238-36
17:13Louisiana TechBruce Siple misses the free throw38-36
17:13Nicholls StateMichael Swenson snags the defensive board38-36
16:52Nicholls StateCornell Jones hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing38-39
16:33Louisiana TechRyan Bowden clanks a 3 from the right wing38-39
16:31Louisiana TechBruce Siple tips it back up and in40-39
16:13Nicholls StateMichael Swenson is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Michael Swenson, team foul #340-39
SubsLouisiana Tech
Peter Bottoms (SG), Allen Banks (SF), Robert Mueller (PF)
Ryan Bowden, Donald Dilworth, Bruce Siple
 
SubsNicholls State
Richard Ward (PG), Ruben Stanger (SF), Leroy Shatzer (PF), Jaja Akuchie (C)
Keith Ishmael, Michael Swenson, Sefu Abdullai, Ralph Haynes
 
16:00Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms is hacked by Cornell Jones - foul #1 on Cornell Jones, team foul #440-39
SubsLouisiana Tech
Humberto Cervantes (SG)
Raphael Esposito
 
SubsNicholls State
James Dupont (SG)
Cornell Jones
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Peter Bottoms (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Humberto Cervantes (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Allen Banks (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Bensen (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Richard Ward (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Dupont (fresh) 3 pf.
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Leroy Shatzer (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Jaja Akuchie (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
15:50Louisiana TechJames Dupont steals the ball from Peter Bottoms40-39
15:21Nicholls StateRichard Ward scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Ruben Stanger40-42
15:08Louisiana TechLeroy Shatzer swats the layup by Humberto Cervantes40-42
15:06Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer grabs the defensive rebound40-42
14:48Nicholls StateRichard Ward misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane40-42
14:46Nicholls StateRuben Stanger grabs the offensive rebound40-42
14:32Nicholls StateJames Dupont hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner40-42
14:30Nicholls StateRuben Stanger grabs the offensive rebound40-42
14:10Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side40-42
14:09Louisiana TechRobert Mueller pulls down the rebound40-42
13:52Louisiana TechAllen Banks is fouled on the floor by Leroy Shatzer - foul #1 on Leroy Shatzer, team foul #540-42
SubsLouisiana Tech
Raphael Esposito (PG), Donald Dilworth (SF), Robert England (PF), Bruce Siple (C)
Peter Bottoms, Allen Banks, Robert Mueller, Robert Bensen
 
SubsNicholls State
Keith Ishmael (PG), Michael Swenson (SG), Sefu Abdullai (PF), Ralph Haynes (C)
Richard Ward, Ruben Stanger, Leroy Shatzer, Jaja Akuchie
 
13:28Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Raphael Esposito43-42
13:22Nicholls StateJames Dupont's floater is knocked away by Robert England43-42
13:20Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Bruce Siple43-42
13:15Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's fouled by James Dupont - foul #4 on James Dupont, team foul #643-42
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsNicholls State
Cornell Jones (SF)
James Dupont
 
13:15Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth makes the 1st free throw44-42
13:15Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth makes the 2nd free throw45-42
12:58Nicholls StateHumberto Cervantes steals it from Ralph Haynes45-42
12:55Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes blows the layup45-42
12:54Louisiana TechThe offensive rebound goes to Donald Dilworth45-42
12:35Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away45-42
12:34Nicholls StateRalph Haynes grabs the board45-42
12:24Nicholls StateCornell Jones comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner45-42
12:22Louisiana TechRobert England gets the rebound45-42
12:17Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing45-42
12:16Louisiana TechRobert England snags the offensive board45-42
12:01Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Keith Ishmael - foul #1 on Keith Ishmael, team foul #745-42
SubsLouisiana Tech
Ryan Bowden (SG), Robert Mueller (PF)
Humberto Cervantes, Robert England
 
SubsNicholls State
Ruben Stanger (SF), Leroy Shatzer (PF), Jaja Akuchie (C)
Cornell Jones, Sefu Abdullai, Ralph Haynes
 
12:01Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito makes the 1st free throw46-42
12:01Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito makes the 2nd free throw47-42
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ryan Bowden (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Keith Ishmael (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Michael Swenson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Leroy Shatzer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Jaja Akuchie (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
11:47Nicholls StateMichael Swenson is hacked by Raphael Esposito - foul #1 on Raphael Esposito, team foul #347-42
11:37Nicholls StateRyan Bowden steals the ball from Ruben Stanger47-42
11:13Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Bruce Siple50-42
10:56Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer connects on the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Keith Ishmael50-44
10:43Louisiana TechRobert Mueller misses the turnaround in the lane50-44
10:42Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie grabs the board50-44
10:31Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Swenson50-47
10:03Louisiana TechBruce Siple comes up short on the floater from the left block50-47
10:01Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Leroy Shatzer50-47
09:44Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie blows the layup50-47
09:43Nicholls StateThe offensive rebound goes to Jaja Akuchie50-47
09:34Nicholls StateMichael Swenson misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Robert Mueller - foul #2 on Robert Mueller, team foul #450-47
SubsLouisiana Tech
Humberto Cervantes (SG), Peter Bottoms (SF), Robert Bensen (PF), Robert England (C)
Raphael Esposito, Donald Dilworth, Robert Mueller, Bruce Siple
 
SubsNicholls State
Richard Ward (PG), Cornell Jones (SF), Sefu Abdullai (PF), Ralph Haynes (C)
Keith Ishmael, Ruben Stanger, Leroy Shatzer, Jaja Akuchie
 
09:34Nicholls StateMichael Swenson makes the 1st free throw50-48
09:34Nicholls StateMichael Swenson makes the 2nd free throw50-49
09:17Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes's pass is off the mark and out of bounds50-49
08:55Nicholls StateMichael Swenson misses the fadeaway from the right wing50-49
08:53Nicholls StateRalph Haynes misses the tip50-49
08:51Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Peter Bottoms50-49
08:46Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes misses long on a jumpshot from the right side50-49
08:44Nicholls StateMichael Swenson pulls down the rebound50-49
08:20Nicholls StateSefu Abdullai can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing50-49
08:19Louisiana TechPeter Bottoms grabs the defensive rebound50-49
08:13Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Ralph Haynes - foul #1 on Ralph Haynes, team foul #850-49
SubsLouisiana Tech
Donald Dilworth (SF)
Ryan Bowden
 
SubsNicholls State
Keith Ishmael (PG)
Richard Ward
 
08:13Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes misses the 1st free throw50-49
08:13Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes makes the 2nd free throw51-49
07:53Nicholls StateMichael Swenson scores on a jumpshot from the left side51-51
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Peter Bottoms (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Humberto Cervantes (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Bensen (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Robert England (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Keith Ishmael (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Michael Swenson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Cornell Jones (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Sefu Abdullai (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ralph Haynes (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:36Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner51-51
07:34Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Ralph Haynes51-51
07:18Nicholls StatePeter Bottoms steals it from Sefu Abdullai51-51
06:55Louisiana TechSefu Abdullai is called for the reach on Robert Bensen - foul #3 on Sefu Abdullai, team foul #951-51
SubsLouisiana Tech
Raphael Esposito (PG), Bruce Siple (C)
Peter Bottoms, Robert England
 
SubsNicholls State
James Dupont (SG), Ruben Stanger (SF), Leroy Shatzer (PF), Jaja Akuchie (C)
Michael Swenson, Cornell Jones, Sefu Abdullai, Ralph Haynes
 
06:55Louisiana TechRobert Bensen misses the 1st free throw51-51
06:55Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie grabs the defensive rebound51-51
06:38Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer banks in the layup51-53
06:19Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing51-53
06:17Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to James Dupont51-53
06:00Nicholls StateRuben Stanger hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line51-53
05:59Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Bruce Siple51-53
05:46Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Humberto Cervantes54-53
05:36Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie is fouled on the floor by Bruce Siple - foul #2 on Bruce Siple, team foul #554-53
SubsLouisiana Tech
Ryan Bowden (SG), Peter Bottoms (SF), Robert Mueller (PF)
Humberto Cervantes, Donald Dilworth, Robert Bensen
 
SubsNicholls State
Richard Ward (PG)
Keith Ishmael
 
05:17Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie hits a runner from the baseline54-55
04:51Louisiana TechRyan Bowden is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Ryan Bowden, team foul #654-55
SubsLouisiana Tech
Donald Dilworth (SF)
Peter Bottoms
 
SubsNicholls State
Sefu Abdullai (PF)
Leroy Shatzer
 
04:36Nicholls StateRichard Ward travels with the ball54-55
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsNicholls State
Ralph Haynes (C)
Jaja Akuchie
 
04:19Louisiana TechRyan Bowden misses long on a shot from just outside the lane54-55
04:17Nicholls StateRalph Haynes grabs the board54-55
03:54Nicholls StateRichard Ward drills a driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from James Dupont54-57
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Raphael Esposito (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ryan Bowden (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Donald Dilworth (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Mueller (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Bruce Siple (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Richard Ward (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Dupont (fairly fresh) 2 reb. 4 pf.
 SF - Ruben Stanger (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Sefu Abdullai (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Ralph Haynes (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:50Louisiana TechRyan Bowden can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing54-57
03:49Nicholls StateRichard Ward gets the rebound54-57
03:39Nicholls StateBruce Siple picks off the pass by Ruben Stanger54-57
03:15Louisiana TechRobert Mueller drills a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Raphael Esposito56-57
03:04Nicholls StateRuben Stanger loses the dribble to Ryan Bowden56-57
02:49Louisiana TechBruce Siple's fadeaway is rejected by Ralph Haynes56-57
02:47Louisiana TechRobert Mueller snags the offensive board56-57
02:42Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth knocks in the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Ryan Bowden58-57
02:42Nicholls StateNicholls State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)58-57
SubsLouisiana Tech
Humberto Cervantes (SG)
Ryan Bowden
 
SubsNicholls State
Keith Ishmael (PG), Michael Swenson (SG), Leroy Shatzer (PF), Jaja Akuchie (C)
Richard Ward, Ruben Stanger, Sefu Abdullai, Ralph Haynes
 
02:25Nicholls StateRaphael Esposito steps in front of the Michael Swenson pass58-57
02:13Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth hits a 3 from the right corner61-57
01:59Nicholls StateDonald Dilworth denies the turnaround by Leroy Shatzer61-57
01:57Nicholls StateMichael Swenson tips it home61-59
01:41Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito buries a 3 from straight away64-59
01:22Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer comes up short on the jumper in the lane64-59
01:21Nicholls StateMichael Swenson pulls down the offensive rebound64-59
01:07Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie misses long on a fadeaway in the lane64-59
01:06Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth grabs the board64-59
00:43Louisiana TechBruce Siple misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing64-59
00:42Louisiana TechDonald Dilworth tips it back up and in66-59
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) 
00:38Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael loses the dribble to Humberto Cervantes66-59
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:36Louisiana TechKeith Ishmael is called for the reach on Raphael Esposito in the backcourt - foul #2 on Keith Ishmael, team foul #1066-59
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsNicholls State
Ruben Stanger (SF)
James Dupont
 
00:36Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito makes the 1st free throw67-59
00:36Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito makes the 2nd free throw68-59
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:30Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael scores on a 3 from straight away68-62
00:27Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes is hacked by Michael Swenson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Swenson, team foul #1168-62
SubsLouisiana Tech
Ryan Bowden (PG)
Raphael Esposito
 
SubsNicholls State 
00:27Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes makes the 1st free throw69-62
00:27Louisiana TechHumberto Cervantes misses the 2nd free throw69-62
00:27Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Jaja Akuchie69-62
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:22Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing69-62
00:20Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie pulls down the offensive rebound69-62
00:18Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away69-62
00:16Nicholls StateRuben Stanger gets the offensive rebound69-62
00:13Nicholls StateLeroy Shatzer can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner69-62
00:12Nicholls StateJaja Akuchie pulls down the offensive rebound69-62
00:10Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away69-62
00:09Louisiana TechBruce Siple snags the defensive board69-62
00:07Louisiana TechBruce Siple is fouled in the backcourt by Keith Ishmael - foul #3 on Keith Ishmael, team foul #1269-62
SubsLouisiana Tech
Raphael Esposito (PG)
Ryan Bowden
 
SubsNicholls State 
00:07Louisiana TechBruce Siple misses the 1st free throw69-62
00:07Louisiana TechBruce Siple makes the 2nd free throw70-62
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:02Nicholls StateKeith Ishmael buries a 3pt shot from straight away70-65
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) 
00:00Louisiana TechRaphael Esposito runs out the clock70-65