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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Naismith
Final -
1/11/2026
56
  1 2 F
Rutgers 34 22 56
#21 Cincinnati 31 27 58
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfMelvin Small 26 3-5 0-0 0-2 3 6 0 1 1 1 3 6
pfRichard Vallo 28 5-9 0-0 5-5 2 7 0 2 0 1 1 15
sgJames Corbin 31 3-7 3-7 0-0 1 2 3 2 0 0 2 9
sgJoel Dietrich 25 2-8 1-6 0-0 0 2 2 2 0 0 5 5
pgNelson Wakefield 27 2-5 0-0 2-2 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJohn Fagundes 19 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 4
sfBernard Esteban 18 3-5 2-2 3-3 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 11
cLewis Willis 14 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 0
pfJan Heppner 11 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0
cMatthew Markland 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 20-45 6-15 10-12 7 25 9 11 3 2 18 56
Percentages   .444 .400 .833                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfMichael Alexander 31 4-8 0-0 7-8 5 9 4 2 1 1 2 15
pfGeorge Carlino 27 3-5 0-0 4-4 2 5 2 1 0 2 1 10
sfCharles Taranto 30 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 5 0 2 0 0 1 4
sgDarren McGann 29 5-10 3-5 1-2 0 2 3 1 2 0 4 14
sgJames Sullivan 33 4-11 0-0 3-6 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cHarvey Sellers 13 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
pgColin Musgrave 12 0-4 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0
sfGary Tellez 10 1-3 0-1 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2
cDarrell Gerken 9 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0
sgFelton Robillard 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
pgJesse Ortegon 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 20-45 3-6 15-20 10 29 11 9 4 5 12 58
Percentages   .444 .500 .750                

RU
34
12-25
5-8
5-5
4
15
4
5
1
1
12
8
8
6
0
10
22
8-20
1-7
5-7
3
10
5
6
2
1
6
8
6
2
0
5
56
20-45
6-15
10-12
7
25
9
11
3
2
18
16
14
8
0
15
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
UC
31
10-23
0-1
11-16
5
14
6
3
2
3
5
6
10
2
0
0
27
10-22
3-5
4-4
5
15
5
6
2
2
7
6
5
4
0
4
58
20-45
3-6
15-20
10
29
11
9
4
5
12
12
15
6
0
4
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Michael Alexander Cincinnati
15 Points, 9 Rebounds, 4 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh)
 SG - Joel Dietrich (fresh)
 SF - James Corbin (fresh)
 PF - Richard Vallo (fresh)
 C - Melvin Small (fresh)
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fresh)
 SG - Darren McGann (fresh)
 SF - Charles Taranto (fresh)
 PF - George Carlino (fresh)
 C - Michael Alexander (fresh)
 
20:00CincinnatiGeorge Carlino wins the tip0-0
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanCincinnatiCincinnati is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) 
19:45CincinnatiJames Sullivan can't connect on a driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by Richard Vallo - foul #1 on Richard Vallo, team foul #10-0
19:45CincinnatiJames Sullivan makes the 1st free throw0-1
19:45CincinnatiJames Sullivan misses the 2nd free throw0-1
19:45RutgersMelvin Small pulls down the rebound0-1
19:28RutgersJoel Dietrich makes the 3 from the left corner3-1
19:22CincinnatiJames Sullivan can't finish the layup3-1
19:21RutgersJoel Dietrich grabs the defensive rebound3-1
18:54RutgersJoel Dietrich is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Joel Dietrich, team foul #23-1
18:35CincinnatiMichael Alexander buries a fadeaway jumper from the right wing3-3
18:18RutgersMelvin Small scores on a runner from the left block set up by James Corbin5-3
18:00CincinnatiDarren McGann shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing5-5
17:37RutgersRichard Vallo clanks a turnaround in the paint5-5
17:35RutgersMelvin Small grabs the offensive rebound5-5
17:30RutgersRichard Vallo can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line but the foul's on George Carlino - foul #1 on George Carlino, team foul #15-5
17:30RutgersRichard Vallo makes the 1st free throw6-5
17:30RutgersRichard Vallo makes the 2nd free throw7-5
17:16CincinnatiCharles Taranto's pass is off the mark and out of bounds7-5
SubsRutgers 
SubsCincinnati
Harvey Sellers (PF)
George Carlino
 
17:00RutgersRichard Vallo drills a shot from just outside the lane9-5
16:50CincinnatiMichael Alexander hits a wide open jumper from the baseline set up by Darren McGann out of the doubleteam9-7
16:25RutgersNelson Wakefield misses long on a jumper from the right side9-7
16:23RutgersMelvin Small snags the offensive board9-7
16:00RutgersNelson Wakefield makes the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by James Corbin11-7
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Joel Dietrich (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - James Corbin (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Richard Vallo (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Melvin Small (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Darren McGann (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Taranto (fairly fresh)
 PF - Harvey Sellers (fresh)
 C - Michael Alexander (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
15:42CincinnatiDarren McGann splits the doubleteam but misses short on a floater from the free throw line11-7
15:41RutgersThe rebound goes to James Corbin11-7
15:20RutgersNelson Wakefield misses badly on a jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Darren McGann - foul #1 on Darren McGann, team foul #211-7
SubsRutgers
Bernard Esteban (SG), John Fagundes (SF), Jan Heppner (PF), Lewis Willis (C)
Joel Dietrich, James Corbin, Richard Vallo, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati
Colin Musgrave (SG), George Carlino (PF), Darrell Gerken (C)
Darren McGann, Harvey Sellers, Michael Alexander
 
15:20RutgersNelson Wakefield makes the 1st free throw12-7
15:20RutgersNelson Wakefield makes the 2nd free throw13-7
15:02CincinnatiJames Sullivan throws a bad pass out of bounds13-7
SubsRutgers
Joel Dietrich (SG)
Nelson Wakefield
 
SubsCincinnati 
14:34RutgersBernard Esteban buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner16-7
14:23CincinnatiBernard Esteban takes the ball from Darrell Gerken16-7
13:54RutgersBernard Esteban connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner19-7
13:37CincinnatiJames Sullivan scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by George Carlino19-9
13:11RutgersJohn Fagundes is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on John Fagundes, team foul #319-9
SubsRutgers
Nelson Wakefield (PG), James Corbin (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Melvin Small (C)
John Fagundes, Joel Dietrich, Jan Heppner, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati
Darren McGann (SG), Gary Tellez (SF), Michael Alexander (C)
Colin Musgrave, Charles Taranto, Darrell Gerken
 
12:52CincinnatiGeorge Carlino shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Michael Alexander19-11
12:39RutgersRichard Vallo misses the easy layup19-11
12:38CincinnatiGeorge Carlino gets the rebound19-11
12:20CincinnatiDarren McGann works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Bernard Esteban - foul #1 on Bernard Esteban, team foul #419-11
SubsRutgers
John Fagundes (SG)
Bernard Esteban
 
SubsCincinnati
Colin Musgrave (SG), Harvey Sellers (PF)
James Sullivan, George Carlino
 
12:20CincinnatiDarren McGann makes the 1st free throw19-12
12:20CincinnatiDarren McGann misses the 2nd free throw19-12
12:20CincinnatiMichael Alexander grabs the offensive rebound19-12
12:02CincinnatiColin Musgrave is open but misses the lay-in19-12
12:01CincinnatiGary Tellez snags the offensive board19-12
11:46CincinnatiColin Musgrave misses long on a shot from the left side19-12
11:45RutgersMelvin Small snags the defensive board19-12
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - John Fagundes (fresh)
 SF - James Corbin (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Melvin Small (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - Darren McGann (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Colin Musgrave (fresh)
 SF - Gary Tellez (fresh)
 PF - Harvey Sellers (fresh)
 C - Michael Alexander (fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:24RutgersJames Corbin hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing19-12
11:22RutgersMelvin Small can't tip it in19-12
11:20CincinnatiGary Tellez snags the defensive board19-12
10:56CincinnatiColin Musgrave misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line19-12
10:54CincinnatiColin Musgrave can't tip it in19-12
10:52RutgersNelson Wakefield snags the defensive board19-12
10:34RutgersDarren McGann takes the ball from James Corbin19-12
10:29CincinnatiDarren McGann misses the lay-in19-12
10:27CincinnatiMichael Alexander tips it back up and in19-14
10:05RutgersRichard Vallo connects on the turnaround from close range and the foul's on Darren McGann - foul #2 on Darren McGann, team foul #321-14
SubsRutgers
Joel Dietrich (SG), Lewis Willis (C)
Nelson Wakefield, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati
James Sullivan (PG), Felton Robillard (SG), Charles Taranto (SF), George Carlino (PF), Darrell Gerken (C)
Darren McGann, Colin Musgrave, Gary Tellez, Harvey Sellers, Michael Alexander
 
10:05RutgersRichard Vallo makes the free throw22-14
09:53CincinnatiJames Sullivan drills a floater from the baseline on a great pass from George Carlino out of a doubleteam22-16
09:37RutgersJames Corbin scores on a 3 from the left corner25-16
09:18CincinnatiJames Sullivan misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on Lewis Willis - foul #1 on Lewis Willis, team foul #525-16
SubsRutgers
Bernard Esteban (SF), Jan Heppner (PF)
James Corbin, Richard Vallo
 
SubsCincinnati 
09:18CincinnatiJames Sullivan misses the 1st free throw25-16
09:18CincinnatiJames Sullivan misses the 2nd free throw25-16
09:18RutgersJan Heppner snags the defensive board25-16
09:11RutgersBernard Esteban misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing25-16
09:09CincinnatiCharles Taranto grabs the board25-16
08:48CincinnatiDarrell Gerken misses short on a turnaround from close range25-16
08:46RutgersLewis Willis pulls down the rebound25-16
08:27RutgersJoel Dietrich misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing25-16
08:26CincinnatiDarrell Gerken pulls down the rebound25-16
08:03CincinnatiJames Sullivan is fouled on the floor by Jan Heppner - foul #1 on Jan Heppner, team foul #625-16
SubsRutgers
Nelson Wakefield (PG), James Corbin (SF)
John Fagundes, Bernard Esteban
 
SubsCincinnati
Colin Musgrave (SG), Michael Alexander (C)
Felton Robillard, Darrell Gerken
 
07:50CincinnatiGeorge Carlino hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Michael Alexander25-18
07:21RutgersJames Sullivan steals the ball from Nelson Wakefield25-18
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Joel Dietrich (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - James Corbin (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Jan Heppner (fresh)
 C - Lewis Willis (fresh)
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Colin Musgrave (fresh)
 SF - Charles Taranto (fairly fresh)
 PF - George Carlino (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Michael Alexander (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:08CincinnatiGeorge Carlino hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Jan Heppner - foul #2 on Jan Heppner, team foul #725-18
SubsRutgers
Richard Vallo (PF), Melvin Small (C)
Jan Heppner, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati 
07:08CincinnatiGeorge Carlino makes the 1st free throw25-19
07:08CincinnatiGeorge Carlino makes the 2nd free throw25-20
06:44RutgersRichard Vallo makes the floater from the baseline on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield27-20
06:19CincinnatiRichard Vallo denies the turnaround by Michael Alexander27-20
06:18RutgersNelson Wakefield snags the defensive board27-20
05:53RutgersJames Corbin hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Joel Dietrich30-20
05:30CincinnatiMichael Alexander is fouled on the floor by Joel Dietrich - foul #2 on Joel Dietrich, team foul #830-20
SubsRutgers
John Fagundes (PG), Bernard Esteban (SG)
Nelson Wakefield, Joel Dietrich
 
SubsCincinnati
Jesse Ortegon (PG), Felton Robillard (SG), Gary Tellez (SF), Harvey Sellers (PF)
James Sullivan, Colin Musgrave, Charles Taranto, George Carlino
 
05:30CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 1st free throw30-21
05:30CincinnatiMichael Alexander misses the 2nd free throw30-21
05:30RutgersThe rebound goes to Richard Vallo30-21
05:06RutgersJohn Fagundes hits a jumper from the free throw line32-21
04:42CincinnatiMichael Alexander is fouled on the floor by Bernard Esteban - foul #2 on Bernard Esteban, team foul #932-21
SubsRutgers
Nelson Wakefield (PG), Matthew Markland (PF), Lewis Willis (C)
Bernard Esteban, Richard Vallo, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati 
04:42CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 1st free throw32-22
04:42CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 2nd free throw32-23
04:13RutgersNelson Wakefield can't connect on a jumper from the left wing32-23
04:12CincinnatiMichael Alexander grabs the defensive rebound32-23
03:58CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the floater from the free throw line32-25
03:56RutgersNelson Wakefield is hacked by Felton Robillard in the backcourt - foul #1 on Felton Robillard, team foul #432-25
SubsRutgers
Joel Dietrich (SG), Bernard Esteban (SF), Jan Heppner (PF)
John Fagundes, James Corbin, Matthew Markland
 
SubsCincinnati
James Sullivan (PG), Darren McGann (SG), Darrell Gerken (C)
Jesse Ortegon, Felton Robillard, Michael Alexander
 
03:36RutgersDarrell Gerken swats the short shot by Lewis Willis32-25
03:34CincinnatiDarrell Gerken grabs the board32-25
03:18CincinnatiGary Tellez misses the jumper from close range32-25
03:16RutgersLewis Willis snags the defensive board32-25
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joel Dietrich (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Bernard Esteban (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Jan Heppner (fresh)
 C - Lewis Willis (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Darren McGann (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Tellez (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Harvey Sellers (fresh)
 C - Darrell Gerken (fresh) 2 reb.
 
02:54RutgersJoel Dietrich is called for a charge - foul #3 on Joel Dietrich, team foul #1032-25
SubsRutgers
John Fagundes (PG), James Corbin (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Melvin Small (C)
Nelson Wakefield, Joel Dietrich, Jan Heppner, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati
Charles Taranto (SF), George Carlino (PF)
Gary Tellez, Harvey Sellers
 
02:41CincinnatiGeorge Carlino misses the lay-in over the doubleteam but the foul's on James Corbin - foul #1 on James Corbin, team foul #1132-25
SubsRutgers 
SubsCincinnati
Michael Alexander (C)
Darrell Gerken
 
02:41CincinnatiGeorge Carlino makes the 1st free throw32-26
02:41CincinnatiGeorge Carlino makes the 2nd free throw32-27
02:23RutgersJames Corbin clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing32-27
02:22CincinnatiMichael Alexander snags the defensive board32-27
01:53CincinnatiJames Sullivan can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane32-27
01:52CincinnatiThe offensive rebound goes to Charles Taranto32-27
01:38CincinnatiMichael Alexander is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing32-27
01:36RutgersThe rebound goes to Richard Vallo32-27
01:21RutgersThe short jumper by Richard Vallo is denied by Michael Alexander32-27
01:20RutgersJohn Fagundes tips it in34-27
01:10CincinnatiJames Sullivan is open and buries a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Michael Alexander34-29
00:49RutgersJohn Fagundes is fouled on the floor by James Sullivan - foul #1 on James Sullivan, team foul #534-29
SubsRutgers
Nelson Wakefield (PG)
Bernard Esteban
 
SubsCincinnati
Colin Musgrave (SG)
James Sullivan
 
00:35RutgersGeorge Carlino swats the layup by Melvin Small34-29
00:34CincinnatiCharles Taranto grabs the defensive rebound34-29
00:17CincinnatiMichael Alexander misses badly on a turnaround from the left block but he's hacked by Melvin Small - foul #1 on Melvin Small, team foul #1234-29
SubsRutgers
Lewis Willis (C)
Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati
Gary Tellez (SF), Harvey Sellers (PF)
Charles Taranto, George Carlino
 
00:17CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 1st free throw34-30
00:17CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 2nd free throw34-31
00:03RutgersNelson Wakefield misses long on a shot from the left side34-31
00:02CincinnatiGary Tellez gets the rebound34-31
00:00CincinnatiGary Tellez hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot34-31
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Bernard Esteban (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - James Corbin (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Melvin Small (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Darren McGann (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Taranto (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - George Carlino (fresh) 8 pts.
 C - Michael Alexander (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00RutgersJames Corbin inbounds the ball34-31
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanCincinnatiCincinnati is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:44RutgersBernard Esteban travels with the ball34-31
19:24CincinnatiJames Sullivan misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side34-31
19:23RutgersThe rebound goes to Richard Vallo34-31
19:01RutgersJames Corbin misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing34-31
18:59RutgersRichard Vallo tips it in36-31
18:43CincinnatiCharles Taranto scores on a fadeaway from the right wing36-33
18:20RutgersRichard Vallo misses long on a shot near the basket but he's fouled by Michael Alexander - foul #1 on Michael Alexander, team foul #136-33
18:20RutgersRichard Vallo makes the 1st free throw37-33
18:20RutgersRichard Vallo makes the 2nd free throw38-33
17:59CincinnatiCharles Taranto is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Charles Taranto, team foul #238-33
17:38RutgersMelvin Small clanks a shot from close range but the foul's on Michael Alexander - foul #2 on Michael Alexander, team foul #338-33
17:38RutgersMelvin Small misses the 1st free throw38-33
17:38RutgersMelvin Small misses the 2nd free throw38-33
17:38CincinnatiMichael Alexander grabs the defensive rebound38-33
17:17CincinnatiJames Sullivan comes up short on the shot from the free throw line38-33
17:15CincinnatiMichael Alexander grabs the offensive board38-33
17:02CincinnatiMichael Alexander misses short on a fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Melvin Small - foul #2 on Melvin Small, team foul #138-33
SubsRutgers
John Fagundes (SG), Jan Heppner (PF), Lewis Willis (C)
Bernard Esteban, Richard Vallo, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati
Harvey Sellers (PF)
George Carlino
 
17:02CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 1st free throw38-34
17:02CincinnatiMichael Alexander makes the 2nd free throw38-35
16:47RutgersNelson Wakefield buries a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Corbin40-35
16:33CincinnatiDarren McGann's pass is off the mark and out of bounds40-35
SubsRutgers 
SubsCincinnati
Darrell Gerken (C)
Michael Alexander
 
16:11RutgersJan Heppner is denied on a layup by Harvey Sellers40-35
16:09CincinnatiJames Sullivan grabs the board40-35
15:54CincinnatiJames Sullivan can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing40-35
15:52RutgersJan Heppner gets the rebound40-35
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Fagundes (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - James Corbin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Jan Heppner (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Lewis Willis (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Darren McGann (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Taranto (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Harvey Sellers (fresh)
 C - Darrell Gerken (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:29RutgersJan Heppner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds40-35
SubsRutgers
Joel Dietrich (SG), Bernard Esteban (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Melvin Small (C)
Nelson Wakefield, James Corbin, Jan Heppner, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati
Colin Musgrave (SG), George Carlino (PF), Michael Alexander (C)
Darren McGann, Harvey Sellers, Darrell Gerken
 
15:09CincinnatiJames Sullivan can't connect on a floater from the free throw line40-35
15:08RutgersThe rebound goes to Joel Dietrich40-35
14:44RutgersJoel Dietrich clanks a 3 from straight away40-35
14:43RutgersRichard Vallo grabs the offensive rebound40-35
14:22RutgersJoel Dietrich misses long on a 3 from straight away40-35
14:20CincinnatiCharles Taranto grabs the defensive rebound40-35
14:18CincinnatiJames Sullivan is hacked by John Fagundes in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Fagundes, team foul #240-35
SubsRutgers 
SubsCincinnati
Darren McGann (SG)
Colin Musgrave
 
14:07CincinnatiGeorge Carlino misses badly on a floater from the left wing40-35
14:06RutgersRichard Vallo grabs the board40-35
13:45RutgersMelvin Small double dribbles40-35
SubsRutgers
James Corbin (SF), Lewis Willis (C)
Bernard Esteban, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati 
13:34CincinnatiDarren McGann makes the contested 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by James Sullivan40-38
13:13RutgersThe short jumper by Lewis Willis is denied by George Carlino40-38
13:11CincinnatiGeorge Carlino gets the rebound40-38
13:06CincinnatiDarren McGann clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner40-38
13:04RutgersRichard Vallo gets the rebound40-38
12:35RutgersJoel Dietrich clanks a shot from the right wing40-38
12:34RutgersThe offensive rebound goes to James Corbin40-38
12:15RutgersRichard Vallo misses long on a floater from the left block40-38
12:13CincinnatiDarren McGann pulls down the rebound40-38
12:09CincinnatiJames Corbin is called for the reach on Charles Taranto - foul #2 on James Corbin, team foul #340-38
SubsRutgers
Nelson Wakefield (PG), Jan Heppner (PF), Melvin Small (C)
John Fagundes, Richard Vallo, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati
Colin Musgrave (SG), Gary Tellez (SF), Harvey Sellers (PF), Darrell Gerken (C)
James Sullivan, Charles Taranto, George Carlino, Michael Alexander
 
11:51CincinnatiGary Tellez scores on a fadeaway from the baseline40-40
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joel Dietrich (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - James Corbin (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Jan Heppner (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Melvin Small (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - Darren McGann (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Colin Musgrave (fresh)
 SF - Gary Tellez (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Harvey Sellers (fresh)
 C - Darrell Gerken (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:29RutgersJames Corbin misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner40-40
11:28CincinnatiColin Musgrave grabs the defensive rebound40-40
11:13CincinnatiMelvin Small steals the ball from Darrell Gerken40-40
10:51RutgersMelvin Small drills a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield42-40
10:35CincinnatiDarren McGann makes the contested 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Colin Musgrave42-43
10:14RutgersJan Heppner hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line42-43
10:12CincinnatiDarren McGann pulls down the rebound42-43
09:58CincinnatiHarvey Sellers hits a fadeaway from close range42-45
09:31RutgersDarren McGann is called for the reach on Joel Dietrich - foul #3 on Darren McGann, team foul #442-45
SubsRutgers
Bernard Esteban (SG), John Fagundes (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Lewis Willis (C)
Joel Dietrich, James Corbin, Jan Heppner, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati
James Sullivan (PG), Charles Taranto (SF), George Carlino (PF), Michael Alexander (C)
Darren McGann, Gary Tellez, Harvey Sellers, Darrell Gerken
 
09:04RutgersNelson Wakefield is fouled on the floor by James Sullivan - foul #2 on James Sullivan, team foul #542-45
SubsRutgers
James Corbin (SF)
Nelson Wakefield
 
SubsCincinnati
Felton Robillard (SG)
Colin Musgrave
 
08:42RutgersBernard Esteban misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Felton Robillard - foul #2 on Felton Robillard, team foul #642-45
08:42RutgersBernard Esteban makes the 1st free throw43-45
08:42RutgersBernard Esteban makes the 2nd free throw44-45
08:14CincinnatiMichael Alexander throws a bad pass out of bounds44-45
SubsRutgers
Joel Dietrich (SG)
James Corbin
 
SubsCincinnati
Darren McGann (SG)
Felton Robillard
 
07:45RutgersJoel Dietrich comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing44-45
07:43CincinnatiGeorge Carlino snags the defensive board44-45
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Fagundes (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Joel Dietrich (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Bernard Esteban (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Lewis Willis (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Darren McGann (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Charles Taranto (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - George Carlino (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Michael Alexander (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:30CincinnatiGeorge Carlino loses the dribble to Lewis Willis44-45
07:01RutgersRichard Vallo connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Joel Dietrich46-45
06:41CincinnatiMichael Alexander misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line46-45
06:40RutgersLewis Willis grabs the defensive rebound46-45
06:14RutgersBernard Esteban hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line46-45
06:13CincinnatiMichael Alexander grabs the defensive rebound46-45
05:55CincinnatiCharles Taranto is open and scores on a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Darren McGann46-47
05:55RutgersRutgers calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)46-47
SubsRutgers
Nelson Wakefield (PG), James Corbin (SF), Melvin Small (C)
John Fagundes, Bernard Esteban, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati 
05:36RutgersDarren McGann picks off the pass by Richard Vallo46-47
05:25CincinnatiDarren McGann shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner46-47
05:23CincinnatiGeorge Carlino grabs the offensive board46-47
05:08CincinnatiMelvin Small swats the dunk try by Darren McGann46-47
05:06CincinnatiMichael Alexander pulls down the offensive rebound46-47
04:57CincinnatiGeorge Carlino hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side46-47
04:56CincinnatiMichael Alexander snags the offensive board46-47
04:51CincinnatiMichael Alexander is wide open but clanks a jumpshot from the left wing46-47
04:49CincinnatiGeorge Carlino snags the offensive board46-47
04:37CincinnatiGeorge Carlino knocks in the floater from close range46-49
04:09RutgersRichard Vallo steps out of bounds on the baseline46-49
SubsRutgers
Bernard Esteban (SG), Jan Heppner (PF)
Joel Dietrich, Richard Vallo
 
SubsCincinnati
Gary Tellez (SF), Harvey Sellers (PF)
Charles Taranto, George Carlino
 
03:53CincinnatiMichael Alexander is whistled for a carry46-49
03:28RutgersMelvin Small hits a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Nelson Wakefield48-49
LineupRutgers
 PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Bernard Esteban (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - James Corbin (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Jan Heppner (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Melvin Small (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupCincinnati
 PG - James Sullivan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Darren McGann (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Gary Tellez (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Harvey Sellers (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael Alexander (fresh) 15 pts. 9 reb.
 
03:15CincinnatiJames Sullivan clanks a turnaround from the right block48-49
03:14RutgersThe rebound goes to Melvin Small48-49
02:50RutgersBernard Esteban buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane and he's fouled by Darren McGann - foul #4 on Darren McGann, team foul #750-49
SubsRutgers
Richard Vallo (PF), Lewis Willis (C)
Jan Heppner, Melvin Small
 
SubsCincinnati
George Carlino (PF), Darrell Gerken (C)
Harvey Sellers, Michael Alexander
 
02:50RutgersBernard Esteban makes the free throw51-49
02:46CincinnatiCincinnati calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)51-49
SubsRutgers
Joel Dietrich (SG), Melvin Small (C)
Bernard Esteban, Lewis Willis
 
SubsCincinnati
Charles Taranto (SF), Michael Alexander (C)
Gary Tellez, Darrell Gerken
 
02:36CincinnatiDarren McGann drills a jumpshot from the right wing51-51
02:11RutgersJoel Dietrich knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Nelson Wakefield53-51
01:47CincinnatiJames Sullivan comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Melvin Small - foul #3 on Melvin Small, team foul #453-51
01:47CincinnatiJames Sullivan makes the 1st free throw53-52
01:47CincinnatiJames Sullivan makes the 2nd free throw53-53
01:22RutgersJoel Dietrich misses the 3 pointer from the left wing53-53
01:20CincinnatiCharles Taranto gets the rebound53-53
00:54CincinnatiDarren McGann knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Alexander53-56
00:32RutgersJames Corbin knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing56-56
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanCincinnatiCincinnati is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:09CincinnatiJames Sullivan connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Darren McGann56-58
00:09RutgersRutgers calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)56-58
00:04RutgersMichael Alexander steals it from James Corbin56-58
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-5) 
Game PlanCincinnatiCincinnati is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:02CincinnatiDarren McGann is fouled in the backcourt by Joel Dietrich - foul #4 on Joel Dietrich, team foul #556-58
00:01CincinnatiDarren McGann is fouled on the floor by Joel Dietrich - foul #5 on Joel Dietrich, team foul #656-58
SubsRutgers
Bernard Esteban (SG)
Joel Dietrich
 
SubsCincinnati 
00:00CincinnatiDarren McGann runs out the clock56-58