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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tarkanian
Mississippi State kshrekler
Alabama musketeer22
Final -
 12/22/2025
65
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Mississippi State 19 46 65
Alabama 24 19 43
43
Mississippi State (8-18, 3-13)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMonte Denenberg 24 1-1 0-0 1-2 1 5 2 0 0 0 1 3
cRyan Risher 24 3-8 0-0 2-3 1 6 0 0 1 2 2 8
sgBrian Fairfield 33 5-9 1-3 4-4 0 1 2 2 3 0 1 15
sgBrian Annunziata 24 2-4 2-4 0-0 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 6
pgRichard Steele 15 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJohnny Heard 25 6-11 4-9 0-0 0 3 2 0 1 0 1 16
sgDavid Pagel 23 2-3 2-2 0-0 0 1 5 0 1 0 2 6
cBrian Messinger 20 4-10 0-0 3-3 2 5 0 1 2 1 0 11
pfAndrew Alvord 12 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
Totals 200 23-48 9-18 10-12 6 24 13 4 11 3 12 65
Percentages   .479 .500 .833                

Alabama (0-26, 0-16)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChristopher Zito 30 3-9 0-2 2-2 2 7 0 2 0 1 2 8
cPeter Johnson 30 1-4 0-0 0-0 2 7 1 1 2 2 2 2
sfJohn Follis 32 2-7 0-3 2-3 1 6 1 1 0 0 2 6
sfLarry Harris 31 2-5 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 4
pgRobert Hudson 23 3-4 0-0 5-7 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfBryan Cooper 28 4-7 1-3 0-0 2 4 4 2 1 0 0 9
sfDerrick Cifuentes 17 1-3 0-0 1-2 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 3
sgGoran Czubakowski 9 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 16-40 1-9 10-14 9 30 10 13 3 4 10 43
Percentages   .400 .111 .714                

MSU
19
6-20
3-9
4-5
3
13
4
4
1
2
8
2
2
3
0
12
46
17-28
6-9
6-7
3
11
9
0
10
1
4
18
19
4
6
21
65
23-48
9-18
10-12
6
24
13
4
11
3
12
20
21
7
6
33
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
UA
24
8-22
0-4
8-12
7
19
5
2
3
2
5
10
6
4
0
3
19
8-18
1-5
2-2
2
11
5
11
0
2
5
4
0
0
5
9
43
16-40
1-9
10-14
9
30
10
13
3
4
10
14
6
4
5
12
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Johnny Heard Mississippi State
16 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Richard Steele (fresh)
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh)
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fresh)
 PF - Ryan Risher (fresh)
 C - Monte Denenberg (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Robert Hudson (fresh)
 SG - Larry Harris (fresh)
 SF - John Follis (fresh)
 PF - Peter Johnson (fresh)
 C - Christopher Zito (fresh)
 
20:00AlabamaChristopher Zito wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-4) 
19:36AlabamaRobert Hudson misses the fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Richard Steele - foul #1 on Richard Steele, team foul #10-0
19:36AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the 1st free throw0-1
19:36AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the 2nd free throw0-2
19:16Mississippi StateRyan Risher scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Brian Fairfield2-2
18:52AlabamaChristopher Zito hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner2-2
18:51Mississippi StateRyan Risher grabs the board2-2
18:32Mississippi StateRichard Steele clanks a runner in the paint2-2
18:31Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg gets the offensive rebound2-2
18:15Mississippi StateBrian Annunziata clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing2-2
18:13AlabamaJohn Follis grabs the board2-2
17:50AlabamaChristopher Zito misses the 3 pointer from the left wing2-2
17:48Mississippi StateRyan Risher gets the rebound2-2
17:26Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield misses long on a shot near the basket but he's hacked by Christopher Zito - foul #1 on Christopher Zito, team foul #12-2
17:26Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield makes the 1st free throw3-2
17:26Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield makes the 2nd free throw4-2
16:57AlabamaJohn Follis misses the 3 pointer from straight away4-2
16:55Mississippi StateRyan Risher pulls down the rebound4-2
16:28Mississippi StateRyan Risher hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing4-2
16:26AlabamaLarry Harris gets the rebound4-2
16:03AlabamaChristopher Zito misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side4-2
16:01AlabamaChristopher Zito can't tip it in4-2
15:59AlabamaChristopher Zito hits the follow up shot4-4
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Richard Steele (fresh)
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh)
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Ryan Risher (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Monte Denenberg (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Robert Hudson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Larry Harris (fairly fresh)
 SF - John Follis (fairly fresh)
 PF - Peter Johnson (fresh)
 C - Christopher Zito (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:45Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield throws a bad pass out of bounds4-4
SubsMississippi State 
SubsAlabama
Bryan Cooper (SF)
John Follis
 
15:20AlabamaRobert Hudson misses badly on a floater from the right side but the foul's on Richard Steele - foul #2 on Richard Steele, team foul #24-4
SubsMississippi State
David Pagel (PG)
Richard Steele
 
SubsAlabama 
15:20AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the 1st free throw4-5
15:20AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the 2nd free throw4-6
15:02Mississippi StatePeter Johnson steals it from Brian Fairfield4-6
14:40AlabamaChristopher Zito banks in the layup on a great pass from Robert Hudson4-8
14:17Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg misses badly on a jump hook from close range but the foul's on Robert Hudson - foul #1 on Robert Hudson, team foul #24-8
SubsMississippi State
Johnny Heard (SG), Brian Messinger (PF)
Brian Annunziata, Ryan Risher
 
SubsAlabama
Derrick Cifuentes (PG), John Follis (SF)
Robert Hudson, Peter Johnson
 
14:17Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg makes the 1st free throw5-8
14:17Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg misses the 2nd free throw5-8
14:17AlabamaThe rebound goes to Christopher Zito5-8
13:57AlabamaJohn Follis comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing5-8
13:56AlabamaBryan Cooper misses the tip5-8
13:54Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield pulls down the rebound5-8
13:32Mississippi StateBrian Messinger's layup is rejected by Christopher Zito5-8
13:31AlabamaChristopher Zito grabs the board5-8
13:10AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane5-8
13:08Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Johnny Heard5-8
12:41Mississippi StateJohnny Heard misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing5-8
12:40AlabamaChristopher Zito grabs the board5-8
12:20AlabamaChristopher Zito is denied on a layup by Brian Messinger5-8
12:19Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Monte Denenberg5-8
11:57Mississippi StateBrian Messinger scores on a fadeaway from the baseline and he's hacked by Christopher Zito - foul #2 on Christopher Zito, team foul #37-8
SubsMississippi State
Brian Annunziata (SG), Ryan Risher (PF)
David Pagel, Monte Denenberg
 
SubsAlabama
Robert Hudson (PG), Peter Johnson (PF)
Derrick Cifuentes, Christopher Zito
 
11:57Mississippi StateBrian Messinger makes the free throw8-8
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Johnny Heard (fresh)
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh)
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Ryan Risher (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Brian Messinger (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Robert Hudson (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Harris (tiring)
 SF - John Follis (fairly fresh)
 PF - Peter Johnson (fresh)
 C - Bryan Cooper (fresh)
 
11:42AlabamaJohn Follis buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Peter Johnson8-10
11:22Mississippi StateBryan Cooper takes the ball from Brian Messinger8-10
11:04AlabamaRyan Risher denies the turnaround by Robert Hudson8-10
11:03Mississippi StateJohnny Heard grabs the defensive rebound8-10
10:45Mississippi StateBrian Messinger misses short on a jumpshot from the right side8-10
10:44AlabamaPeter Johnson gets the rebound8-10
10:20AlabamaLarry Harris misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane8-10
10:19AlabamaLarry Harris tips it home8-12
09:53Mississippi StateRyan Risher hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket8-12
09:51AlabamaJohn Follis snags the defensive board8-12
09:30AlabamaPeter Johnson buries a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Bryan Cooper8-14
09:06Mississippi StatePeter Johnson denies the turnaround by Brian Fairfield8-14
09:05AlabamaJohn Follis grabs the defensive rebound8-14
08:37AlabamaJohn Follis misses the fadeaway from the right wing8-14
08:35AlabamaThe offensive rebound goes to John Follis8-14
08:13AlabamaJohn Follis's pass is off the mark and out of bounds8-14
SubsMississippi State
David Pagel (PG), Andrew Alvord (PF), Monte Denenberg (C)
Johnny Heard, Ryan Risher, Brian Messinger
 
SubsAlabama
Derrick Cifuentes (PG)
Robert Hudson
 
07:48Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg drills a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Brian Annunziata10-14
LineupMississippi State
 PG - David Pagel (fresh)
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Andrew Alvord (fresh)
 C - Monte Denenberg (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Derrick Cifuentes (fresh)
 SG - Larry Harris (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - John Follis (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Peter Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bryan Cooper (fairly fresh)
 
07:30AlabamaLarry Harris makes the shot from the right block on a nice dish by Bryan Cooper10-16
07:01Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield misses the 3 pointer from the left corner10-16
07:00Mississippi StateThe offensive rebound goes to Brian Annunziata10-16
06:42Mississippi StateDavid Pagel hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Monte Denenberg13-16
06:30AlabamaJohn Follis scores on a shot in the lane and he's fouled by Brian Fairfield - foul #1 on Brian Fairfield, team foul #313-18
SubsMississippi State
Ryan Risher (PF)
Andrew Alvord
 
SubsAlabama
Robert Hudson (PG), Goran Czubakowski (SG)
Derrick Cifuentes, Larry Harris
 
06:30AlabamaJohn Follis misses the free throw13-18
06:30AlabamaThe offensive rebound goes to Bryan Cooper13-18
06:08AlabamaRyan Risher is called for the reach on Goran Czubakowski - foul #1 on Ryan Risher, team foul #413-18
SubsMississippi State
Johnny Heard (SG)
Brian Annunziata
 
SubsAlabama 
05:50AlabamaPeter Johnson misses long on a jumper from the left side13-18
05:49AlabamaPeter Johnson misses the tip13-18
05:48Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg grabs the board13-18
05:19Mississippi StateDavid Pagel is fouled on the floor by Robert Hudson - foul #2 on Robert Hudson, team foul #413-18
SubsMississippi State 
SubsAlabama
Derrick Cifuentes (PG)
Robert Hudson
 
04:58Mississippi StateJohnny Heard drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Monte Denenberg16-18
04:37AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Goran Czubakowski16-20
04:17Mississippi StateJohnny Heard is fouled on the floor by Goran Czubakowski - foul #1 on Goran Czubakowski, team foul #516-20
SubsMississippi State
Brian Annunziata (SG), Brian Messinger (C)
Brian Fairfield, Monte Denenberg
 
SubsAlabama
Larry Harris (SG)
Goran Czubakowski
 
04:03Mississippi StateJohnny Heard connects on the 3pt shot from straight away19-20
03:37AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side but the foul's on David Pagel - foul #1 on David Pagel, team foul #519-20
SubsMississippi State
Richard Steele (PG), Brian Fairfield (SF), Andrew Alvord (C)
David Pagel, Johnny Heard, Ryan Risher
 
SubsAlabama
Christopher Zito (C)
Bryan Cooper
 
03:37AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes makes the 1st free throw19-21
03:37AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes misses the 2nd free throw19-21
03:37Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Brian Messinger19-21
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Richard Steele (fresh)
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Brian Messinger (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Andrew Alvord (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Derrick Cifuentes (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Larry Harris (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - John Follis (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Peter Johnson (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Christopher Zito (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:17Mississippi StateBrian Messinger misses the shot in the paint19-21
03:15Mississippi StateAndrew Alvord grabs the offensive rebound19-21
02:56Mississippi StateBrian Annunziata's pass is intercepted by Peter Johnson19-21
02:27AlabamaChristopher Zito comes up short on the turnaround from the left block but the foul's on Andrew Alvord - foul #1 on Andrew Alvord, team foul #619-21
SubsMississippi State
Johnny Heard (SF), Ryan Risher (PF), Monte Denenberg (C)
Brian Fairfield, Brian Messinger, Andrew Alvord
 
SubsAlabama
Robert Hudson (PG), Bryan Cooper (SF)
Derrick Cifuentes, John Follis
 
02:27AlabamaChristopher Zito makes the 1st free throw19-22
02:27AlabamaChristopher Zito makes the 2nd free throw19-23
02:07Mississippi StateJohnny Heard misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing19-23
02:05AlabamaThe rebound goes to Bryan Cooper19-23
01:36AlabamaBryan Cooper's pass is intercepted by Ryan Risher19-23
01:14Mississippi StateBrian Annunziata misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away19-23
01:12AlabamaPeter Johnson grabs the defensive rebound19-23
00:53AlabamaRobert Hudson can't connect on a fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Ryan Risher - foul #2 on Ryan Risher, team foul #719-23
SubsMississippi State
David Pagel (SF)
Brian Annunziata
 
SubsAlabama
Goran Czubakowski (SG), John Follis (SF)
Larry Harris, Bryan Cooper
 
00:53AlabamaRobert Hudson misses the 1st free throw19-23
00:53AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the 2nd free throw19-24
00:40Mississippi StateJohnny Heard misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner19-24
00:39AlabamaPeter Johnson gets the rebound19-24
00:20AlabamaRobert Hudson is hacked by Richard Steele - foul #3 on Richard Steele, team foul #819-24
SubsMississippi State
Brian Fairfield (SF), Brian Messinger (PF)
Richard Steele, Ryan Risher
 
SubsAlabama 
00:20AlabamaRobert Hudson misses the 1st free throw19-24
00:20Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg grabs the board19-24
00:01Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield misses the lay-in19-24
00:00AlabamaGoran Czubakowski snags the defensive board19-24
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMississippi State
 PG - David Pagel (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Ryan Risher (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Monte Denenberg (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Robert Hudson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - John Follis (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Peter Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Christopher Zito (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
20:00Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield inbounds the ball19-24
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
19:36Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner22-24
19:17AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the pull-up jumper from the left side22-26
18:48Mississippi StateRyan Risher's floater is tipped away by Larry Harris22-26
18:46AlabamaPeter Johnson grabs the board22-26
18:21AlabamaBrian Fairfield steals it from Christopher Zito22-26
18:03Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by John Follis - foul #1 on John Follis, team foul #122-26
18:03Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield makes the 1st free throw23-26
18:03Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield makes the 2nd free throw24-26
17:42AlabamaDavid Pagel steals it from Robert Hudson24-26
17:16Mississippi StateBrian Annunziata drills a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by David Pagel27-26
16:55AlabamaRyan Risher blocks the jumper by Christopher Zito27-26
16:54Mississippi StateBrian Annunziata gets the rebound27-26
16:34Mississippi StateRyan Risher lays it in on a nice dish by Brian Fairfield and the foul's on Peter Johnson - foul #1 on Peter Johnson, team foul #229-26
SubsMississippi State
Johnny Heard (PG), Brian Messinger (C)
David Pagel, Monte Denenberg
 
SubsAlabama
Bryan Cooper (SF)
John Follis
 
16:34Mississippi StateRyan Risher misses the free throw29-26
16:34AlabamaChristopher Zito grabs the board29-26
16:13AlabamaBrian Annunziata takes the ball from Larry Harris29-26
16:09Mississippi StateJohnny Heard lays it up and in on a great pass from Brian Annunziata31-26
16:02AlabamaRobert Hudson makes the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Bryan Cooper31-28
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Johnny Heard (fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Ryan Risher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Brian Messinger (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Robert Hudson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Harris (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Bryan Cooper (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Peter Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Christopher Zito (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 
15:41Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing31-28
15:40Mississippi StateThe offensive rebound goes to Ryan Risher31-28
15:14Mississippi StateRyan Risher misses badly on a runner from the right block31-28
15:13AlabamaPeter Johnson grabs the defensive rebound31-28
15:06AlabamaRobert Hudson travels in the backcourt31-28
SubsMississippi State
Richard Steele (PG), Monte Denenberg (C)
Brian Annunziata, Ryan Risher
 
SubsAlabama
Derrick Cifuentes (PG), John Follis (SF)
Robert Hudson, Peter Johnson
 
14:49Mississippi StateBrian Messinger clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on Derrick Cifuentes - foul #1 on Derrick Cifuentes, team foul #331-28
SubsMississippi State
David Pagel (SF)
Brian Fairfield
 
SubsAlabama 
14:49Mississippi StateBrian Messinger makes the 1st free throw32-28
14:49Mississippi StateBrian Messinger makes the 2nd free throw33-28
14:36AlabamaBryan Cooper hits a shot from close range on a nice dish by Derrick Cifuentes33-30
14:07Mississippi StateJohnny Heard knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from David Pagel36-30
13:39AlabamaRichard Steele picks off the pass by Larry Harris36-30
13:18Mississippi StateJohnny Heard comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner36-30
13:17Mississippi StateBrian Messinger tips it back up and in38-30
13:03AlabamaChristopher Zito scores on a runner near the basket set up by Bryan Cooper38-32
12:43Mississippi StateDavid Pagel buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Johnny Heard41-32
12:15AlabamaJohn Follis clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane but the foul's on David Pagel - foul #2 on David Pagel, team foul #141-32
SubsMississippi State
Brian Annunziata (SG), Brian Fairfield (SF), Ryan Risher (PF), Andrew Alvord (C)
Johnny Heard, David Pagel, Brian Messinger, Monte Denenberg
 
SubsAlabama
Robert Hudson (PG), Peter Johnson (PF)
Derrick Cifuentes, Bryan Cooper
 
12:15AlabamaJohn Follis makes the 1st free throw41-33
12:15AlabamaJohn Follis makes the 2nd free throw41-34
11:49Mississippi StateRyan Risher misses the fadeaway in the lane41-34
11:48AlabamaJohn Follis grabs the defensive rebound41-34
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Richard Steele (fresh) 3 pf.
 SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Ryan Risher (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Andrew Alvord (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Robert Hudson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Harris (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - John Follis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Peter Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Christopher Zito (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 
11:23AlabamaJohn Follis misses long on a runner from the right block41-34
11:22Mississippi StateRyan Risher gets the rebound41-34
11:00Mississippi StateBrian Annunziata hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner44-34
10:39AlabamaRobert Hudson hits a shot from the free throw line set up by John Follis44-36
10:10Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield connects on the shot from the free throw line46-36
09:58AlabamaJohn Follis hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing46-36
09:56AlabamaThe offensive rebound goes to Peter Johnson46-36
09:35AlabamaJohn Follis is hacked by Brian Annunziata - foul #1 on Brian Annunziata, team foul #246-36
SubsMississippi State
David Pagel (PG), Johnny Heard (SF), Monte Denenberg (C)
Richard Steele, Brian Fairfield, Andrew Alvord
 
SubsAlabama
Bryan Cooper (SF)
John Follis
 
09:22AlabamaLarry Harris clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line46-36
09:20Mississippi StateJohnny Heard grabs the defensive rebound46-36
09:01Mississippi StateRyan Risher misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Peter Johnson - foul #2 on Peter Johnson, team foul #446-36
09:01Mississippi StateRyan Risher makes the 1st free throw47-36
09:01Mississippi StateRyan Risher makes the 2nd free throw48-36
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
08:34AlabamaLarry Harris misses the 3pt jumper from straight away48-36
08:33Mississippi StateRyan Risher grabs the board48-36
08:04Mississippi StateRyan Risher hits a shot from close range on a great pass from David Pagel50-36
07:39AlabamaMonte Denenberg is called for the reach on Christopher Zito - foul #1 on Monte Denenberg, team foul #350-36
SubsMississippi State
Richard Steele (PG), Brian Fairfield (SF), Brian Messinger (PF)
David Pagel, Brian Annunziata, Ryan Risher
 
SubsAlabama
Derrick Cifuentes (PG), John Follis (SF)
Robert Hudson, Christopher Zito
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Richard Steele (fresh) 3 pf.
 SG - Johnny Heard (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Brian Messinger (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Monte Denenberg (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Derrick Cifuentes (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Larry Harris (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - John Follis (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Bryan Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Peter Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 
07:28AlabamaBrian Messinger steals it from Derrick Cifuentes50-36
06:59Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield jams it52-36
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
06:37AlabamaJohnny Heard picks off the pass by Derrick Cifuentes52-36
06:34Mississippi StateJohnny Heard lays it in54-36
06:17AlabamaPeter Johnson misses the lay-in54-36
06:15Mississippi StateMonte Denenberg grabs the board54-36
06:08Mississippi StateBrian Messinger drills a fadeaway in the lane56-36
06:04AlabamaLarry Harris is hacked by Johnny Heard - foul #1 on Johnny Heard, team foul #456-36
SubsMississippi State
David Pagel (PG), Andrew Alvord (C)
Richard Steele, Monte Denenberg
 
SubsAlabama
Goran Czubakowski (SG), Christopher Zito (C)
Larry Harris, Peter Johnson
 
05:59AlabamaGoran Czubakowski misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line56-36
05:57Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to David Pagel56-36
05:30Mississippi StateJohnny Heard drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from David Pagel59-36
05:17AlabamaBryan Cooper clanks a 3 from the left wing59-36
05:15AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes grabs the offensive rebound59-36
04:58AlabamaDerrick Cifuentes hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing59-36
04:57Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Brian Messinger59-36
04:40Mississippi StateJohnny Heard misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner59-36
04:38AlabamaBryan Cooper snags the defensive board59-36
04:20AlabamaBrian Fairfield takes the ball from Bryan Cooper59-36
03:59Mississippi StateBrian Messinger misses the easy layup59-36
03:58AlabamaThe rebound goes to Christopher Zito59-36
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
03:41AlabamaBryan Cooper clanks a 3 pointer from straight away59-36
03:39Mississippi StateBrian Messinger snags the defensive board59-36
LineupMississippi State
 PG - David Pagel (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Johnny Heard (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Fairfield (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Brian Messinger (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Andrew Alvord (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama
 PG - Derrick Cifuentes (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Goran Czubakowski (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - John Follis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Bryan Cooper (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Christopher Zito (tiring) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:14Mississippi StateBrian Messinger can't finish the layup59-36
03:12Mississippi StateBrian Messinger tips it home61-36
02:57AlabamaBrian Messinger steals it from Goran Czubakowski61-36
02:41Mississippi StateDavid Pagel misses the shot from the left side61-36
02:40AlabamaJohn Follis grabs the board61-36
02:34AlabamaAndrew Alvord takes the ball from Christopher Zito61-36
02:05Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield scores on a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by David Pagel63-36
02:01AlabamaBryan Cooper drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing63-39
01:37Mississippi StateBrian Messinger is fouled on the floor by John Follis - foul #2 on John Follis, team foul #563-39
SubsMississippi State 
SubsAlabama
Peter Johnson (PF)
John Follis
 
01:13Mississippi StateBrian Messinger's floater is tipped away by Peter Johnson63-39
01:11AlabamaGoran Czubakowski grabs the defensive rebound63-39
01:05AlabamaBrian Fairfield steals it from Peter Johnson63-39
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
00:40Mississippi StateBrian Fairfield makes the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Johnny Heard65-39
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanAlabamaAlabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:35AlabamaBryan Cooper scores on a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Derrick Cifuentes65-41
00:08Mississippi StateAndrew Alvord can't finish the layup65-41
00:07AlabamaThe rebound goes to Goran Czubakowski65-41
00:03AlabamaBryan Cooper makes the jumper from the left wing65-43
00:00Mississippi StateDavid Pagel runs out the clock65-43