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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Samford Sim AI
Murray State Sim AI
Final -
12/25/2025
77
  1 2 F
Samford 41 36 77
Murray State 38 49 87
87
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cThomas Fields 19 2-3 0-1 2-2 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 6
pfWilliam Pettaway 22 4-6 0-1 3-4 1 3 1 0 1 2 3 11
sfJames Gardin 20 4-7 1-2 1-2 1 5 3 3 0 0 1 10
sgTyler Woody 16 4-6 1-2 6-6 0 1 3 2 0 0 3 15
pgRandall Culbertson 17 2-4 0-0 1-1 1 1 5 0 0 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgGerald Gibson 21 2-4 1-2 2-3 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 7
pfBrandon Gunter 19 3-5 0-0 2-2 1 3 0 2 0 0 2 8
cMladen Zarnick 18 4-6 0-0 1-2 1 4 0 1 2 0 1 9
sgCedric Larkin 16 0-1 0-1 1-3 0 2 5 2 2 0 1 1
sfCraig Larocca 15 0-1 0-0 0-2 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0
pgDennis Nelson 9 2-3 1-1 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 5
pgHoward Edgar 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 27-46 4-10 19-27 6 22 21 16 5 4 17 77
Percentages   .587 .400 .704                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMatthew Vetter 21 2-6 1-3 0-1 3 3 2 1 0 0 3 5
pfTyler Jones 21 4-11 0-2 2-3 2 6 3 1 0 2 2 10
sfAnthony Robinson 22 5-7 1-3 1-2 3 3 2 1 1 0 3 12
sgLarry Steward 22 8-13 2-5 5-5 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 23
pgTaylor McKiddy 17 3-6 0-1 2-2 0 1 2 2 1 0 4 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgWilliams Paulsen 18 4-5 2-3 0-0 1 3 1 3 0 0 1 10
pfScott Jones 18 4-4 0-0 4-6 3 4 0 1 0 1 2 12
pfFrank Mitchell 17 2-3 0-1 1-2 1 4 0 3 0 0 1 5
cMichel Loveland 17 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 4 2 1 1 1 0 0
sfJames Brunetti 13 1-4 0-2 0-0 2 6 2 1 1 0 3 2
sfMichael Williams 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0
pgRobert Weeks 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0
Totals 200 33-61 6-21 15-21 17 34 16 16 7 4 23 87
Percentages   .541 .286 .714                

SU
41
15-24
3-6
8-13
4
12
12
7
3
2
10
12
9
8
3
23
36
12-22
1-4
11-14
2
10
9
9
2
2
7
12
6
2
2
7
77
27-46
4-10
19-27
6
22
21
16
5
4
17
24
15
10
5
30
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
MSU
38
13-29
2-8
10-13
10
17
3
8
4
3
11
16
6
14
2
13
49
20-32
4-13
5-8
7
17
13
8
3
1
12
20
14
6
9
16
87
33-61
6-21
15-21
17
34
16
16
7
4
23
36
20
20
11
29
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Larry Steward Murray State
23 Points, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSamford
 PG - Randall Culbertson (fresh)
 SG - Tyler Woody (fresh)
 SF - James Gardin (fresh)
 PF - William Pettaway (fresh)
 C - Thomas Fields (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh)
 SG - Larry Steward (fresh)
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh)
 PF - Tyler Jones (fresh)
 C - Matthew Vetter (fresh)
 
20:00Murray StateMatthew Vetter wins the tip0-0
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:50Murray StateTaylor McKiddy is whistled for a carry0-0
19:35SamfordThomas Fields connects on the open jumper from the free throw line set up by James Gardin2-0
19:17Murray StateAnthony Robinson scores on a 3 from the right wing2-3
19:10SamfordTyler Jones blocks the short jumper by William Pettaway2-3
19:09SamfordJames Gardin hits the follow up shot4-3
18:59Murray StateLarry Steward misses short on a fadeaway from the left side4-3
18:58Murray StateAnthony Robinson tips it home4-5
18:37SamfordWilliam Pettaway knocks in the jump hook near the basket set up by Tyler Woody6-5
18:26Murray StateTyler Jones misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Randall Culbertson - foul #1 on Randall Culbertson, team foul #16-5
18:26Murray StateTyler Jones misses the 1st free throw6-5
18:26Murray StateTyler Jones makes the 2nd free throw6-6
18:05SamfordTyler Woody can't connect on a 3 from straight away6-6
18:04Murray StateThe rebound goes to Tyler Jones6-6
17:35Murray StateMatthew Vetter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing6-6
17:33SamfordWilliam Pettaway snags the defensive board6-6
17:28SamfordTaylor McKiddy steps in front of the James Gardin pass in the backcourt6-6
17:26Murray StateTaylor McKiddy banks in the layup6-8
17:24SamfordRandall Culbertson is fouled in the backcourt by Taylor McKiddy - foul #1 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #16-8
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Gerald Gibson (SG), Craig Larocca (SF), Mladen Zarnick (PF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Randall Culbertson, Tyler Woody, James Gardin, William Pettaway, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C)
Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter
 
17:11SamfordMladen Zarnick hits a turnaround from the right block set up by Cedric Larkin8-8
16:53Murray StateFrank Mitchell is whistled for a carry8-8
16:26SamfordGerald Gibson misses the easy layup but the foul's on James Brunetti - foul #1 on James Brunetti, team foul #28-8
16:26SamfordGerald Gibson makes the 1st free throw9-8
16:26SamfordGerald Gibson makes the 2nd free throw10-8
16:12Murray StateJames Brunetti misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane10-8
16:11Murray StateJames Brunetti tips it back up and in10-10
15:59SamfordCraig Larocca hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane10-10
15:58SamfordBrandon Gunter pulls down the offensive rebound10-10
LineupSamford
 PG - Cedric Larkin (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Gerald Gibson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Craig Larocca (fresh)
 PF - Mladen Zarnick (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Brandon Gunter (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Williams Paulsen (fresh)
 SG - James Brunetti (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Frank Mitchell (fairly fresh)
 PF - Michel Loveland (fairly fresh)
 C - Scott Jones (fresh)
 
15:45SamfordGerald Gibson buries a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Cedric Larkin12-10
15:22Murray StateWilliams Paulsen misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away12-10
15:21Murray StateMichel Loveland snags the offensive board12-10
15:02Murray StateWilliams Paulsen scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Michel Loveland12-13
14:33SamfordCedric Larkin can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from the left wing12-13
14:32SamfordMladen Zarnick tips it back up and in14-13
14:13Murray StateMichel Loveland misses short on a shot in the lane14-13
14:12SamfordMladen Zarnick grabs the board14-13
13:58SamfordMladen Zarnick comes up short on the jumper in the lane14-13
13:56Murray StateJames Brunetti grabs the board14-13
13:52Murray StateFrank Mitchell loses the dribble to Cedric Larkin14-13
13:49SamfordGerald Gibson can't finish the layup14-13
13:48Murray StateJames Brunetti gets the rebound14-13
13:30Murray StateBrandon Gunter is called for the reach on Scott Jones - foul #1 on Brandon Gunter, team foul #214-13
SubsSamford
Randall Culbertson (PG), Tyler Woody (SG), James Gardin (SF), William Pettaway (PF), Thomas Fields (C)
Cedric Larkin, Gerald Gibson, Craig Larocca, Mladen Zarnick, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Williams Paulsen, James Brunetti, Frank Mitchell, Michel Loveland, Scott Jones
 
13:12Murray StateLarry Steward is fouled on the floor by Randall Culbertson - foul #2 on Randall Culbertson, team foul #314-13
SubsSamford
Howard Edgar (PG)
Randall Culbertson
 
SubsMurray State 
12:53Murray StateLarry Steward knocks in the turnaround near the basket and the foul's on Tyler Woody - foul #1 on Tyler Woody, team foul #414-15
12:53Murray StateLarry Steward makes the free throw14-16
12:51SamfordHoward Edgar's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt14-16
12:42Murray StateMatthew Vetter misses short on a 3 from straight away14-16
12:40Murray StateAnthony Robinson tips it in14-18
12:24SamfordTyler Woody loses the dribble to Larry Steward14-18
12:02Murray StateTyler Jones's fadeaway is rejected by Thomas Fields14-18
12:01SamfordWilliam Pettaway gets the rebound14-18
11:50SamfordJames Gardin drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Howard Edgar17-18
LineupSamford
 PG - Howard Edgar (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Tyler Woody (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - James Gardin (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - William Pettaway (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Fields (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Taylor McKiddy (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Larry Steward (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Tyler Jones (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Matthew Vetter (fairly fresh)
 
11:27Murray StateTaylor McKiddy drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Matthew Vetter17-20
11:13SamfordTyler Woody connects on the shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by James Gardin and the foul's on Anthony Robinson - foul #1 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #319-20
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG)
Howard Edgar
 
SubsMurray State
Robert Weeks (PG), Michael Williams (SF)
Taylor McKiddy, Anthony Robinson
 
11:13SamfordTyler Woody makes the free throw20-20
10:51Murray StateWilliam Pettaway swats the short shot by Matthew Vetter20-20
10:49SamfordCedric Larkin grabs the defensive rebound20-20
10:47SamfordCedric Larkin is hacked by Robert Weeks in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Weeks, team foul #420-20
SubsSamford
Dennis Nelson (SG), Gerald Gibson (SF), Mladen Zarnick (PF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Tyler Woody, James Gardin, William Pettaway, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Robinson (SF)
Larry Steward
 
10:34SamfordGerald Gibson makes the 3 from the right corner set up by Cedric Larkin23-20
10:25Murray StateTyler Jones misses long on a shot from the left block23-20
10:24SamfordDennis Nelson snags the defensive board23-20
10:05SamfordMichael Williams picks off the pass by Cedric Larkin23-20
09:47Murray StateAnthony Robinson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing23-20
09:46Murray StateTyler Jones tips it but misses23-20
09:45Murray StateMatthew Vetter grabs the offensive board23-20
09:40Murray StateTyler Jones misses the floater from the right side23-20
09:39SamfordMladen Zarnick grabs the defensive rebound23-20
09:35SamfordDennis Nelson hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Cedric Larkin26-20
09:13Murray StateMatthew Vetter loses the ball out of bounds26-20
SubsSamford
Howard Edgar (PG), Craig Larocca (SF), William Pettaway (PF), Thomas Fields (C)
Cedric Larkin, Gerald Gibson, Mladen Zarnick, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Scott Jones (PF), Michel Loveland (C)
Robert Weeks, Michael Williams, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter
 
08:53SamfordMichel Loveland blocks the short jumper by Dennis Nelson26-20
08:51SamfordHoward Edgar snags the offensive board26-20
08:32SamfordDennis Nelson knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Howard Edgar28-20
08:10Murray StateLarry Steward misses the turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by Dennis Nelson - foul #1 on Dennis Nelson, team foul #528-20
SubsSamford
Tyler Woody (SG), James Gardin (SF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Dennis Nelson, William Pettaway, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG)
Michel Loveland
 
08:10Murray StateLarry Steward makes the 1st free throw28-21
08:10Murray StateLarry Steward makes the 2nd free throw28-22
08:08SamfordTaylor McKiddy is called for the reach on Howard Edgar in the backcourt - foul #2 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #528-22
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Robert Weeks (PG), James Brunetti (SG)
Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward
 
08:02SamfordTyler Woody clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Robert Weeks - foul #2 on Robert Weeks, team foul #628-22
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Tyler Jones (PF)
Robert Weeks
 
08:02SamfordTyler Woody makes the 1st free throw29-22
08:02SamfordTyler Woody makes the 2nd free throw30-22
07:44Murray StateTyler Jones is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Tyler Jones, team foul #730-22
SubsSamford
Gerald Gibson (PG), Mladen Zarnick (PF)
Howard Edgar, Craig Larocca
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Robinson (SF)
Frank Mitchell
 
LineupSamford
 PG - Gerald Gibson (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Tyler Woody (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Gardin (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Mladen Zarnick (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Brandon Gunter (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Williams Paulsen (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - James Brunetti (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Tyler Jones (tiring) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Scott Jones (fresh)
 
07:25SamfordJames Gardin comes up short on the turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Scott Jones - foul #1 on Scott Jones, team foul #830-22
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Michel Loveland (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Tyler Jones, Scott Jones
 
07:25SamfordJames Gardin makes the 1st free throw31-22
07:25SamfordJames Gardin misses the 2nd free throw31-22
07:25Murray StateJames Brunetti snags the defensive board31-22
07:03Murray StateTyler Woody is called for the reach on James Brunetti - foul #2 on Tyler Woody, team foul #631-22
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Craig Larocca (PF)
Tyler Woody, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Larry Steward (SG)
James Brunetti
 
06:47Murray StateCedric Larkin steals it from Anthony Robinson31-22
06:45SamfordCedric Larkin throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt31-22
SubsSamford
Dennis Nelson (SG)
James Gardin
 
SubsMurray State
Michael Williams (SF), Frank Mitchell (PF)
Anthony Robinson, Michel Loveland
 
06:37Murray StateLarry Steward drills a jumper from the left wing31-24
06:15SamfordMladen Zarnick misses the jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Matthew Vetter - foul #1 on Matthew Vetter, team foul #931-24
SubsSamford
Howard Edgar (PG), William Pettaway (PF)
Cedric Larkin, Gerald Gibson
 
SubsMurray State
Scott Jones (PF)
Matthew Vetter
 
06:15SamfordMladen Zarnick misses the 1st free throw31-24
06:15SamfordMladen Zarnick makes the 2nd free throw32-24
06:01Murray StateWilliam Pettaway is called for the reach on Scott Jones - foul #1 on William Pettaway, team foul #732-24
SubsSamford
James Gardin (SF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Craig Larocca, Mladen Zarnick
 
SubsMurray State
Tyler Jones (PF)
Michael Williams
 
06:01Murray StateScott Jones makes the 1st free throw32-25
06:01Murray StateScott Jones makes the 2nd free throw32-26
05:48SamfordBrandon Gunter scores on a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from William Pettaway34-26
05:31Murray StateLarry Steward knocks in the jump hook from close range34-28
05:05SamfordTyler Jones denies the turnaround by James Gardin34-28
05:03Murray StateWilliams Paulsen grabs the board34-28
04:57Murray StateLarry Steward misses badly on a 3 from the left wing34-28
04:55Murray StateWilliams Paulsen tips it home34-30
04:39SamfordDennis Nelson throws a bad pass out of bounds34-30
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Gerald Gibson (SG), Craig Larocca (SF), Mladen Zarnick (PF), Thomas Fields (C)
Howard Edgar, Dennis Nelson, James Gardin, William Pettaway, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
James Brunetti (PG), Michael Williams (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Williams Paulsen, Larry Steward, Frank Mitchell, Tyler Jones, Scott Jones
 
04:10Murray StateMladen Zarnick steals it from Michael Williams34-30
03:49SamfordMichel Loveland picks off the pass by Mladen Zarnick34-30
03:25Murray StateMatthew Vetter hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right block34-30
03:23SamfordMladen Zarnick gets the rebound34-30
LineupSamford
 PG - Cedric Larkin (fresh) 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Gerald Gibson (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Craig Larocca (fresh)
 PF - Mladen Zarnick (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Thomas Fields (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - James Brunetti (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 SG - Michael Williams (fairly fresh)
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Michel Loveland (fairly fresh)
 C - Matthew Vetter (tiring)
 
03:04SamfordCraig Larocca misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Anthony Robinson - foul #2 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #1034-30
SubsSamford
Randall Culbertson (PG), Tyler Woody (SG), William Pettaway (PF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Cedric Larkin, Gerald Gibson, Mladen Zarnick, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Tyler Jones (PF), Scott Jones (C)
James Brunetti, Michael Williams, Michel Loveland, Matthew Vetter
 
03:04SamfordCraig Larocca misses the 1st free throw34-30
03:04SamfordCraig Larocca misses the 2nd free throw34-30
03:04Murray StateTyler Jones pulls down the rebound34-30
02:46Murray StateTyler Jones scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from Taylor McKiddy34-32
02:17SamfordBrandon Gunter knocks in the floater from the left block36-32
02:05Murray StateLarry Steward misses the easy layup36-32
02:04Murray StateScott Jones tips it home36-34
01:50SamfordWilliam Pettaway can't connect on a runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Tyler Jones - foul #2 on Tyler Jones, team foul #1136-34
SubsSamford
James Gardin (SF), Mladen Zarnick (C)
Craig Larocca, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Frank Mitchell (SF), Michel Loveland (C)
Anthony Robinson, Scott Jones
 
01:50SamfordWilliam Pettaway makes the 1st free throw37-34
01:50SamfordWilliam Pettaway misses the 2nd free throw37-34
01:50Murray StateTyler Jones grabs the defensive rebound37-34
01:39Murray StateLarry Steward hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Tyler Woody - foul #3 on Tyler Woody, team foul #837-34
SubsSamford
Gerald Gibson (SG), Thomas Fields (C)
Tyler Woody, William Pettaway
 
SubsMurray State
Robert Weeks (PG), Matthew Vetter (C)
Taylor McKiddy, Tyler Jones
 
01:39Murray StateLarry Steward makes the 1st free throw37-35
01:39Murray StateLarry Steward makes the 2nd free throw37-36
01:19SamfordMladen Zarnick drills a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Randall Culbertson39-36
00:56Murray StateFrank Mitchell is hacked by Mladen Zarnick - foul #1 on Mladen Zarnick, team foul #939-36
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Brandon Gunter (C)
Randall Culbertson, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
James Brunetti (SG), Williams Paulsen (SF)
Larry Steward, Matthew Vetter
 
00:56Murray StateFrank Mitchell makes the 1st free throw39-37
00:56Murray StateFrank Mitchell misses the 2nd free throw39-37
00:56Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Michel Loveland39-37
00:39Murray StateWilliams Paulsen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds39-37
SubsSamford
Dennis Nelson (SG), William Pettaway (PF)
James Gardin, Mladen Zarnick
 
SubsMurray State
Scott Jones (PF)
Michel Loveland
 
00:27SamfordWilliam Pettaway hits the finger roll on a great pass from Cedric Larkin41-37
00:05Murray StateRobert Weeks misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner41-37
00:04Murray StateJames Brunetti grabs the offensive board41-37
00:01Murray StateWilliam Pettaway is called for the reach on Scott Jones - foul #2 on William Pettaway, team foul #1041-37
SubsSamford
James Gardin (SF)
Gerald Gibson
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG), Tyler Jones (PF)
Robert Weeks, Frank Mitchell
 
00:01Murray StateScott Jones makes the 1st free throw41-38
00:01Murray StateScott Jones misses the 2nd free throw41-38
00:01SamfordJames Gardin gets the rebound41-38
00:00SamfordJames Gardin misses long on a fullcourt shot41-38
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSamford
 PG - Randall Culbertson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Gerald Gibson (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - James Gardin (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - William Pettaway (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Fields (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Steward (fresh) 11 pts.
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Tyler Jones (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Matthew Vetter (fresh)
 
20:00SamfordJames Gardin inbounds the ball41-38
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
19:44SamfordGerald Gibson double dribbles41-38
19:32Murray StateTyler Jones misses badly on a 3 from the left wing41-38
19:31Murray StateMatthew Vetter gets the offensive rebound41-38
19:23Murray StateTaylor McKiddy misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing41-38
19:21SamfordThomas Fields grabs the defensive rebound41-38
19:03SamfordRandall Culbertson hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Gardin43-38
18:58Murray StateLarry Steward hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Tyler Jones43-41
18:46SamfordWilliam Pettaway drills a jump hook from the right block set up by Gerald Gibson45-41
18:29Murray StateAnthony Robinson buries a fadeaway from the right wing set up by Taylor McKiddy and he's hacked by James Gardin - foul #1 on James Gardin, team foul #145-43
SubsSamford
Mladen Zarnick (C)
Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (PG), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C)
Taylor McKiddy, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter
 
18:29Murray StateAnthony Robinson misses the free throw45-43
18:29Murray StateScott Jones snags the offensive board45-43
18:10Murray StateLarry Steward misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing45-43
18:09SamfordJames Gardin gets the rebound45-43
18:06SamfordJames Gardin is called for traveling in the backcourt45-43
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Dennis Nelson (SG), Craig Larocca (SF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Randall Culbertson, Gerald Gibson, James Gardin, William Pettaway
 
SubsMurray State
James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF)
Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson
 
17:53Murray StateFrank Mitchell is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Frank Mitchell, team foul #145-43
17:48SamfordCraig Larocca throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt45-43
17:34Murray StateFrank Mitchell banks in the layup45-45
17:23SamfordJames Brunetti steals it from Brandon Gunter45-45
16:54Murray StateJames Brunetti misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner45-45
16:53Murray StateScott Jones hits the follow up shot45-47
16:36SamfordBrandon Gunter's fadeaway is rejected by Scott Jones45-47
16:35Murray StateMichel Loveland pulls down the rebound45-47
16:13Murray StateWilliams Paulsen throws a bad pass out of bounds45-47
SubsSamford
Randall Culbertson (PG), Gerald Gibson (SG), James Gardin (SF), William Pettaway (PF), Thomas Fields (C)
Cedric Larkin, Dennis Nelson, Craig Larocca, Mladen Zarnick, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Williams Paulsen, James Brunetti, Frank Mitchell, Michel Loveland, Scott Jones
 
15:50SamfordLarry Steward picks off the pass by Thomas Fields45-47
15:47Murray StateLarry Steward hits the finger roll45-49
LineupSamford
 PG - Randall Culbertson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gerald Gibson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Gardin (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - William Pettaway (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Fields (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Larry Steward (fresh) 16 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Tyler Jones (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Matthew Vetter (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:21SamfordWilliam Pettaway misses badly on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Taylor McKiddy - foul #3 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #245-49
SubsSamford
Tyler Woody (SG)
Gerald Gibson
 
SubsMurray State 
15:21SamfordWilliam Pettaway makes the 1st free throw46-49
15:21SamfordWilliam Pettaway makes the 2nd free throw47-49
15:04Murray StateTyler Jones drills a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Larry Steward and he's fouled by William Pettaway - foul #3 on William Pettaway, team foul #247-51
SubsSamford
Gerald Gibson (SF)
James Gardin
 
SubsMurray State 
15:04Murray StateTyler Jones makes the free throw47-52
14:49SamfordRandall Culbertson misses badly on a shot from the left block47-52
14:47SamfordWilliam Pettaway grabs the offensive rebound47-52
14:36SamfordWilliam Pettaway is open and buries a floater near the basket set up by Randall Culbertson49-52
14:20Murray StateLarry Steward scores on a driving attempt from the baseline set up by Tyler Jones49-54
14:18SamfordAnthony Robinson steps in front of the Tyler Woody pass in the backcourt49-54
14:17Murray StateTaylor McKiddy hits the finger roll on a great pass from Anthony Robinson49-56
13:56SamfordTyler Woody buries a fadeaway from the right wing set up by Randall Culbertson51-56
13:35Murray StateGerald Gibson denies the turnaround by Taylor McKiddy51-56
13:34Murray StateMatthew Vetter gets the offensive rebound51-56
13:15Murray StateTyler Jones knocks in the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Matthew Vetter51-58
12:51SamfordThomas Fields is fouled on the floor by Matthew Vetter - foul #2 on Matthew Vetter, team foul #351-58
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Dennis Nelson (SG), James Gardin (SF), Mladen Zarnick (PF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Randall Culbertson, Tyler Woody, Gerald Gibson, William Pettaway, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C)
Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter
 
12:41SamfordCedric Larkin misses badly on a shot from the free throw line but the foul's on Williams Paulsen - foul #1 on Williams Paulsen, team foul #451-58
12:41SamfordCedric Larkin misses the 1st free throw51-58
12:41SamfordCedric Larkin makes the 2nd free throw52-58
12:23Murray StateJames Brunetti misses badly on a 3 from the right wing52-58
12:21SamfordJames Gardin grabs the defensive rebound52-58
12:05SamfordBrandon Gunter misses badly on a shot from the free throw line52-58
12:04Murray StateMichel Loveland pulls down the rebound52-58
11:44Murray StateMladen Zarnick picks off the pass by Williams Paulsen52-58
LineupSamford
 PG - Cedric Larkin (fresh) 1 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Dennis Nelson (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - James Gardin (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Mladen Zarnick (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brandon Gunter (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Williams Paulsen (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Brunetti (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 SF - Frank Mitchell (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Michel Loveland (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Scott Jones (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:25SamfordMladen Zarnick misses the floater from the left wing52-58
11:23Murray StateJames Brunetti grabs the defensive rebound52-58
11:16Murray StateWilliams Paulsen hits a floater from the right wing on a great pass from James Brunetti52-60
11:02SamfordBrandon Gunter throws a bad pass out of bounds52-60
SubsSamford
Howard Edgar (PG), Gerald Gibson (SG), Craig Larocca (SF)
Cedric Larkin, Dennis Nelson, James Gardin
 
SubsMurray State
Robert Weeks (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Michael Williams (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Williams Paulsen, James Brunetti, Frank Mitchell, Michel Loveland, Scott Jones
 
10:44Murray StateLarry Steward knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Williams52-63
10:24SamfordMladen Zarnick connects on the driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Craig Larocca54-63
10:06Murray StateTyler Jones is hacked by Craig Larocca - foul #1 on Craig Larocca, team foul #354-63
SubsSamford
Randall Culbertson (PG), Tyler Woody (SG), Thomas Fields (C)
Howard Edgar, Mladen Zarnick, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (SG)
Larry Steward
 
09:59Murray StateMatthew Vetter scores on a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Tyler Jones54-66
09:50SamfordTyler Woody is open and scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing and he's fouled by Matthew Vetter - foul #3 on Matthew Vetter, team foul #557-66
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (SF)
Gerald Gibson
 
SubsMurray State
Frank Mitchell (SF), Scott Jones (C)
Michael Williams, Matthew Vetter
 
09:50SamfordTyler Woody makes the free throw58-66
09:37Murray StateScott Jones misses badly on a shot in the paint but he's hacked by Cedric Larkin - foul #1 on Cedric Larkin, team foul #458-66
SubsSamford
James Gardin (SF), William Pettaway (PF)
Cedric Larkin, Craig Larocca
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Robinson (SF)
Tyler Jones
 
09:37Murray StateScott Jones makes the 1st free throw58-67
09:37Murray StateScott Jones misses the 2nd free throw58-67
09:37Murray StateAnthony Robinson grabs the offensive board58-67
09:25Murray StateRobert Weeks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-67
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Michel Loveland (PF)
Frank Mitchell
 
09:18SamfordJames Gardin hits a fadeaway from close range set up by Randall Culbertson60-67
09:00Murray StateWilliams Paulsen hits a 3pt shot from the right wing60-70
08:56SamfordRandall Culbertson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Tyler Woody and he's hacked by Robert Weeks - foul #3 on Robert Weeks, team foul #662-70
SubsSamford
Gerald Gibson (C)
Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG), James Brunetti (SG)
Robert Weeks, Williams Paulsen
 
08:56SamfordRandall Culbertson makes the free throw63-70
08:35Murray StateScott Jones throws a bad pass out of bounds63-70
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Craig Larocca (PF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Randall Culbertson, James Gardin, William Pettaway
 
SubsMurray State
Michael Williams (SF), Frank Mitchell (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Anthony Robinson, Michel Loveland, Scott Jones
 
08:31SamfordCedric Larkin is hacked by Michael Williams in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Williams, team foul #763-70
SubsSamford
Mladen Zarnick (PF)
Craig Larocca
 
SubsMurray State 
08:31SamfordCedric Larkin misses the 1st free throw63-70
08:31Murray StateFrank Mitchell grabs the board63-70
08:23Murray StateFrank Mitchell buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from James Brunetti63-72
08:08SamfordTyler Woody misses the wide open jumper from the right wing63-72
08:07Murray StateFrank Mitchell grabs the board63-72
08:03Murray StateJames Brunetti is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on James Brunetti, team foul #863-72
SubsSamford
Craig Larocca (SF)
Tyler Woody
 
SubsMurray State
Tyler Jones (PF)
Michael Williams
 
07:49SamfordJames Brunetti is called for the reach on Gerald Gibson - foul #3 on James Brunetti, team foul #963-72
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Robert Weeks (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Williams Paulsen (SF)
Taylor McKiddy, James Brunetti, Matthew Vetter
 
07:49SamfordGerald Gibson misses the 1st free throw63-72
07:49Murray StateFrank Mitchell grabs the board63-72
LineupSamford
 PG - Cedric Larkin (fresh) 1 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Gerald Gibson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Craig Larocca (fresh)
 PF - Mladen Zarnick (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brandon Gunter (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Robert Weeks (fresh) 3 pf.
 SG - Larry Steward (fresh) 21 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Williams Paulsen (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Tyler Jones (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Frank Mitchell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:23Murray StateFrank Mitchell misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner63-72
07:22SamfordCedric Larkin gets the rebound63-72
07:19SamfordGerald Gibson double dribbles in the backcourt63-72
SubsSamford
Randall Culbertson (PG), William Pettaway (PF), Thomas Fields (C)
Gerald Gibson, Mladen Zarnick, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Robinson (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C)
Robert Weeks, Tyler Jones, Frank Mitchell
 
07:03Murray StateAnthony Robinson makes the floater from the free throw line and he's hacked by Craig Larocca - foul #2 on Craig Larocca, team foul #563-74
SubsSamford
James Gardin (SF)
Craig Larocca
 
SubsMurray State 
07:03Murray StateAnthony Robinson makes the free throw63-75
06:38SamfordJames Gardin can't connect on a floater from the free throw line63-75
06:37SamfordRandall Culbertson misses the tip63-75
06:36Murray StateWilliams Paulsen grabs the board63-75
06:19Murray StateScott Jones knocks in the jumper from the left block set up by Williams Paulsen63-77
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
05:58SamfordThomas Fields clanks a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Scott Jones - foul #2 on Scott Jones, team foul #1063-77
SubsSamford
Howard Edgar (PG), Tyler Woody (SG), Craig Larocca (SF), Mladen Zarnick (PF)
Randall Culbertson, Cedric Larkin, James Gardin, William Pettaway
 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Williams Paulsen, Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson, Michel Loveland, Scott Jones
 
05:58SamfordThomas Fields makes the 1st free throw64-77
05:58SamfordThomas Fields makes the 2nd free throw65-77
05:33Murray StateTyler Jones clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away65-77
05:32SamfordTyler Woody grabs the defensive rebound65-77
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
05:25SamfordThomas Fields hits a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Tyler Woody67-77
05:01Murray StateTaylor McKiddy misses the fadeaway from the right wing67-77
05:00Murray StateFrank Mitchell pulls down the offensive rebound67-77
04:47Murray StateTaylor McKiddy loses the ball out of bounds67-77
SubsSamford
Gerald Gibson (SF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Craig Larocca, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Robert Weeks (PG), Michael Williams (SG)
Taylor McKiddy, James Brunetti
 
04:24SamfordTyler Woody knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing69-77
04:05Murray StateMatthew Vetter hits a turnaround from the right block and he's fouled by Brandon Gunter - foul #2 on Brandon Gunter, team foul #669-79
SubsSamford
Randall Culbertson (PG), James Gardin (SF), William Pettaway (PF)
Howard Edgar, Tyler Woody, Mladen Zarnick
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Michel Loveland (PF)
Michael Williams, Frank Mitchell, Tyler Jones
 
04:05Murray StateMatthew Vetter misses the free throw69-79
04:05SamfordJames Gardin pulls down the rebound69-79
03:44SamfordBrandon Gunter misses short on a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Anthony Robinson - foul #3 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #1169-79
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Larry Steward (SG), Scott Jones (C)
Robert Weeks, Matthew Vetter
 
03:44SamfordBrandon Gunter makes the 1st free throw70-79
03:44SamfordBrandon Gunter makes the 2nd free throw71-79
LineupSamford
 PG - Randall Culbertson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Gerald Gibson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Gardin (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - William Pettaway (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Brandon Gunter (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Williams Paulsen (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Steward (fresh) 21 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Michel Loveland (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Scott Jones (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:25Murray StateScott Jones scores on a fadeaway from the right side set up by Michel Loveland71-81
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:04SamfordJames Gardin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds71-81
SubsSamford 
SubsMurray State
Taylor McKiddy (PG)
Williams Paulsen
 
02:39Murray StateLarry Steward misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing71-81
02:38SamfordBrandon Gunter pulls down the rebound71-81
02:34SamfordJames Gardin connects on the jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Randall Culbertson73-81
02:14Murray StateAnthony Robinson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner73-81
02:13SamfordBrandon Gunter grabs the defensive rebound73-81
02:08SamfordGerald Gibson clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner73-81
02:06Murray StateScott Jones grabs the defensive rebound73-81
01:39Murray StateWilliam Pettaway steals the ball from Michel Loveland73-81
01:39SamfordSamford calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)73-81
SubsSamford
Tyler Woody (SG), Thomas Fields (C)
Gerald Gibson, Brandon Gunter
 
SubsMurray State
Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C)
Scott Jones, Michel Loveland
 
01:37SamfordTyler Woody is fouled in the backcourt by Taylor McKiddy - foul #4 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #1273-81
01:37SamfordTyler Woody makes the 1st free throw74-81
01:37SamfordTyler Woody makes the 2nd free throw75-81
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
01:25Murray StateLarry Steward drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Anthony Robinson75-83
01:11SamfordThomas Fields misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing75-83
01:09Murray StateThe rebound goes to Tyler Jones75-83
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:44Murray StateWilliam Pettaway swats the short shot by Tyler Jones75-83
00:42Murray StateTyler Jones tips it in75-85
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:37SamfordWilliam Pettaway misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left corner75-85
00:36Murray StateTaylor McKiddy grabs the board75-85
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:13Murray StateThomas Fields is called for the reach on Taylor McKiddy - foul #1 on Thomas Fields, team foul #775-85
SubsSamford
Cedric Larkin (PG), Gerald Gibson (SG), Craig Larocca (SF), Mladen Zarnick (PF), Brandon Gunter (C)
Randall Culbertson, Tyler Woody, James Gardin, William Pettaway, Thomas Fields
 
SubsMurray State
Williams Paulsen (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C)
Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter
 
00:13Murray StateTaylor McKiddy makes the 1st free throw75-86
00:13Murray StateTaylor McKiddy makes the 2nd free throw75-87
00:07SamfordBrandon Gunter hits a turnaround from the right block77-87
00:00Murray StateTaylor McKiddy runs out the clock77-87