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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
National Tournament Round 2 Iba
NC State kimball
#9 Villanova atrain9954
Final -
 1/16/2026
56
  1 2 F
NC State 27 29 56
#9 Villanova 31 35 66
66
NC State (19-10, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEdward Simons 23 2-3 0-0 2-2 2 4 2 2 2 0 2 6
pfCurtis Johnston 36 4-9 0-0 1-1 1 5 2 2 0 0 1 9
sfDouglas Hopkins 30 5-9 0-0 2-5 2 6 1 1 0 1 3 12
sfJames Wright 29 1-2 0-0 2-2 2 4 2 3 0 0 4 4
pgJim Blagg 26 4-9 2-7 0-2 0 1 3 1 2 0 2 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJoseph Kovach 24 2-8 1-3 0-0 1 4 2 3 1 0 1 5
cKevin Hitch 17 1-2 0-0 2-2 1 2 0 1 0 2 1 4
pgMathew Doby 15 1-2 1-1 3-4 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 6
Totals 200 20-44 4-11 12-18 9 26 14 15 5 3 14 56
Percentages   .455 .364 .667                

Villanova (27-5, 13-3)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAnthony Woods 21 0-0 0-0 3-4 1 5 1 1 1 1 2 3
pfCharles Bennett 23 6-9 0-0 2-2 2 5 0 1 1 0 1 14
sfJohn Cominsky 23 4-7 1-3 1-2 0 2 1 3 4 0 1 10
sgSteven Fryberger 21 5-11 3-8 0-0 0 1 3 0 1 0 4 13
pgRichard McGaughey 30 3-7 2-5 2-3 0 0 5 1 2 0 2 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDennis Burruss 16 2-6 1-2 1-1 1 3 0 2 0 0 1 6
cFred Decker 16 1-2 0-0 0-0 3 5 0 1 0 1 2 2
sfGary Silver 15 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 3 2 1 1 0 0 0
pgJohn Williams 14 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 1 0 3 2
sgJoe Winebrenner 14 1-4 0-0 4-4 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 6
pfMichael Peters 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 23-48 7-18 13-16 9 28 15 12 13 2 19 66
Percentages   .479 .389 .813                

NCSU
27
12-25
2-5
1-4
7
15
9
10
3
2
7
10
7
6
2
8
29
8-19
2-6
11-14
2
11
5
5
2
1
7
8
6
0
0
7
56
20-44
4-11
12-18
9
26
14
15
5
3
14
18
13
6
2
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
VU
31
11-23
2-7
7-9
4
12
5
7
9
2
7
16
12
7
8
6
35
12-25
5-11
6-7
5
16
10
5
4
0
12
8
11
0
3
10
66
23-48
7-18
13-16
9
28
15
12
13
2
19
24
23
7
11
16
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Charles Bennett Villanova
14 Points, 5 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh)
 SG - James Wright (fresh)
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fresh)
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fresh)
 C - Edward Simons (fresh)
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (fresh)
 SG - Steven Fryberger (fresh)
 SF - John Cominsky (fresh)
 PF - Charles Bennett (fresh)
 C - Anthony Woods (fresh)
 
20:00NC StateEdward Simons wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:51NC StateSteven Fryberger steals the ball from Edward Simons0-0
19:38VillanovaJohn Cominsky loses the dribble to Edward Simons0-0
19:20NC StateCurtis Johnston knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Douglas Hopkins2-0
18:56VillanovaCharles Bennett drills a floater from close range set up by Richard McGaughey2-2
18:36NC StateJames Wright scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Curtis Johnston4-2
18:17VillanovaCharles Bennett misses the jump hook from the right block4-2
18:16NC StateEdward Simons gets the rebound4-2
17:53NC StateRichard McGaughey picks off the pass by Jim Blagg4-2
17:36VillanovaSteven Fryberger drills a jumpshot from the right side4-4
17:12NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line4-4
17:11NC StateThe offensive rebound goes to Douglas Hopkins4-4
16:51NC StateJim Blagg is open and scores on a floater from just outside the lane6-4
16:33VillanovaSteven Fryberger misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner6-4
16:32NC StateDouglas Hopkins grabs the defensive rebound6-4
16:07NC StateJim Blagg is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by James Wright9-4
15:41VillanovaCharles Bennett can't finish the layup but the foul's on James Wright - foul #1 on James Wright, team foul #19-4
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Joseph Kovach (SG), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
Joe Winebrenner (PG), John Williams (SG), Gary Silver (SF), Fred Decker (C)
Richard McGaughey, Steven Fryberger, John Cominsky, Anthony Woods
 
15:41VillanovaCharles Bennett makes the 1st free throw9-5
15:41VillanovaCharles Bennett makes the 2nd free throw9-6
LineupNC State
 PG - Mathew Doby (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Kovach (fresh)
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fresh)
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Joe Winebrenner (fresh)
 SG - John Williams (fresh)
 SF - Gary Silver (fresh)
 PF - Charles Bennett (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Fred Decker (fresh)
 
15:38NC StateDouglas Hopkins is fouled in the backcourt by John Williams - foul #1 on John Williams, team foul #19-6
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Dennis Burruss (PF)
Charles Bennett
 
15:24NC StateCurtis Johnston misses the wide open runner from the right block9-6
15:22NC StateThe offensive rebound goes to Douglas Hopkins9-6
14:57NC StateJoseph Kovach misses long on a turnaround from the right block9-6
14:55VillanovaDennis Burruss grabs the board9-6
14:48VillanovaDennis Burruss hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing9-6
14:46VillanovaFred Decker tips it home9-8
14:22NC StateDouglas Hopkins lays it in on a nice dish by Mathew Doby11-8
14:00VillanovaThe short jumper by Joe Winebrenner is denied by Kevin Hitch11-8
13:59VillanovaDennis Burruss snags the offensive board11-8
13:44VillanovaJoe Winebrenner is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Joe Winebrenner, team foul #211-8
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Richard McGaughey (PG)
Gary Silver
 
13:20NC StateMathew Doby misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line11-8
13:19VillanovaThe rebound goes to Joe Winebrenner11-8
13:14VillanovaJoe Winebrenner misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line11-8
13:12NC StateThe rebound goes to Douglas Hopkins11-8
13:06NC StateJoe Winebrenner is called for the reach on Douglas Hopkins in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joe Winebrenner, team foul #311-8
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), James Wright (SG), Edward Simons (C)
Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
Steven Fryberger (SG), John Cominsky (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Michael Peters (C)
Joe Winebrenner, John Williams, Dennis Burruss, Fred Decker
 
12:37NC StateDouglas Hopkins clanks a jumper from the right wing11-8
12:36NC StateJames Wright can't tip it in11-8
12:34NC StateEdward Simons tips it in13-8
12:23VillanovaCharles Bennett makes the jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Michael Peters13-10
12:07NC StateEdward Simons's pass is intercepted by John Cominsky13-10
11:53VillanovaJim Blagg steals the ball from Charles Bennett13-10
11:50NC StateJim Blagg lays it in15-10
11:32VillanovaSteven Fryberger drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Richard McGaughey15-13
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - James Wright (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tiring) 2 pts.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Steven Fryberger (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - John Cominsky (fairly fresh)
 PF - Charles Bennett (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Michael Peters (fresh)
 
11:16NC StateSteven Fryberger is called for the reach on Jim Blagg - foul #1 on Steven Fryberger, team foul #415-13
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Joseph Kovach (SG), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, Douglas Hopkins, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (SG), Gary Silver (SF), Dennis Burruss (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
Steven Fryberger, John Cominsky, Charles Bennett, Michael Peters
 
10:47NC StateCurtis Johnston hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Joseph Kovach17-13
10:28VillanovaAnthony Woods misses short on a jumper near the basket but he's hacked by James Wright - foul #2 on James Wright, team foul #217-13
SubsNC State
Douglas Hopkins (SF)
James Wright
 
SubsVillanova 
10:28VillanovaAnthony Woods makes the 1st free throw17-14
10:28VillanovaAnthony Woods misses the 2nd free throw17-14
10:28NC StateCurtis Johnston gets the rebound17-14
10:02NC StateJoseph Kovach hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane17-14
10:00VillanovaGary Silver gets the rebound17-14
09:54VillanovaThe jumper by Gary Silver is denied by Kevin Hitch17-14
09:52NC StateJoseph Kovach grabs the defensive rebound17-14
09:27NC StateMathew Doby is alone and drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Curtis Johnston20-14
09:05VillanovaGary Silver double dribbles20-14
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), Edward Simons (C)
Mathew Doby, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
Steven Fryberger (SG), John Cominsky (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Fred Decker (C)
John Williams, Gary Silver, Dennis Burruss, Anthony Woods
 
08:41NC StateDouglas Hopkins comes up short on the jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Fred Decker - foul #1 on Fred Decker, team foul #520-14
08:41NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses the 1st free throw20-14
08:41NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses the 2nd free throw20-14
08:41VillanovaFred Decker gets the rebound20-14
08:26VillanovaCharles Bennett is fouled on the floor by Douglas Hopkins - foul #1 on Douglas Hopkins, team foul #320-14
08:11VillanovaDouglas Hopkins is called for the reach on Charles Bennett - foul #2 on Douglas Hopkins, team foul #420-14
SubsNC State
James Wright (SF)
Douglas Hopkins
 
SubsVillanova 
07:52VillanovaSteven Fryberger misses the jumper from the free throw line20-14
07:50VillanovaFred Decker grabs the offensive board20-14
07:43VillanovaRichard McGaughey hits a 3pt shot from the left corner20-17
07:41NC StateJoseph Kovach loses the dribble to John Cominsky in the backcourt20-17
07:39VillanovaRichard McGaughey slams it home set up by John Cominsky20-19
07:35NC StateCurtis Johnston's fadeaway is rejected by Fred Decker20-19
07:33NC StateJames Wright grabs the offensive board20-19
07:10NC StateJoseph Kovach buries a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Jim Blagg22-19
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Wright (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tired) 4 pts.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Steven Fryberger (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - John Cominsky (fresh) 2 stl.
 PF - Charles Bennett (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Fred Decker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
06:57VillanovaCharles Bennett throws it down22-21
06:43NC StateJim Blagg misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner22-21
06:41VillanovaCharles Bennett pulls down the rebound22-21
06:17VillanovaJohn Cominsky throws a bad pass out of bounds22-21
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Douglas Hopkins (PF), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, Curtis Johnston, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (PG), Gary Silver (SF), Dennis Burruss (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
Richard McGaughey, John Cominsky, Charles Bennett, Fred Decker
 
06:10NC StateSteven Fryberger is called for the reach on Joseph Kovach in the backcourt - foul #2 on Steven Fryberger, team foul #622-21
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Richard McGaughey (PG)
Steven Fryberger
 
05:48NC StateKevin Hitch makes the wide open jump hook from close range set up by Mathew Doby24-21
05:33VillanovaRichard McGaughey splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner24-21
05:32NC StateJames Wright gets the rebound24-21
05:04NC StateDouglas Hopkins makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Joseph Kovach26-21
04:49VillanovaJohn Williams is fouled on the floor by Joseph Kovach - foul #1 on Joseph Kovach, team foul #526-21
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), Curtis Johnston (PF)
Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach
 
SubsVillanova 
04:32VillanovaDennis Burruss comes up short on the fadeaway from close range26-21
04:31VillanovaThe offensive rebound goes to Gary Silver26-21
04:19VillanovaRichard McGaughey works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away but the foul's on Douglas Hopkins - foul #3 on Douglas Hopkins, team foul #626-21
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SG), Edward Simons (C)
Douglas Hopkins, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
John Cominsky (SG), Charles Bennett (PF), Fred Decker (C)
John Williams, Gary Silver, Anthony Woods
 
04:19VillanovaRichard McGaughey makes the 1st free throw26-22
04:19VillanovaRichard McGaughey misses the 2nd free throw26-22
04:19VillanovaRichard McGaughey makes the 3rd free throw26-23
03:52NC StateJohn Cominsky steals it from James Wright26-23
03:48VillanovaJohn Cominsky banks in the layup26-25
03:23NC StateJim Blagg can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner26-25
03:21VillanovaThe rebound goes to Charles Bennett26-25
03:15VillanovaJoseph Kovach picks off the pass by Dennis Burruss26-25
03:12NC StateJoseph Kovach can't finish the layup26-25
03:10NC StateCurtis Johnston snags the offensive board26-25
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Kovach (tiring) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - James Wright (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tired) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Cominsky (fresh) 2 pts. 3 stl.
 SF - Dennis Burruss (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Charles Bennett (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Fred Decker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
02:53NC StateJoseph Kovach misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away26-25
02:51VillanovaDennis Burruss gets the rebound26-25
02:32VillanovaDennis Burruss is whistled for traveling26-25
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
Joe Winebrenner (PG), Steven Fryberger (SG), Gary Silver (SF), Michael Peters (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
Richard McGaughey, John Cominsky, Dennis Burruss, Charles Bennett, Fred Decker
 
02:30NC StateMathew Doby is fouled in the backcourt by Anthony Woods - foul #1 on Anthony Woods, team foul #726-25
02:30NC StateMathew Doby makes the 1st free throw27-25
02:30NC StateMathew Doby misses the 2nd free throw27-25
02:30NC StateKevin Hitch grabs the offensive board27-25
02:21NC StateMichael Peters takes the ball from Curtis Johnston27-25
02:10VillanovaSteven Fryberger misses the 3 pointer from straight away27-25
02:08NC StateJames Wright snags the defensive board27-25
01:47NC StateKevin Hitch's layup is rejected by Anthony Woods27-25
01:46VillanovaMichael Peters pulls down the rebound27-25
01:34VillanovaSteven Fryberger can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner27-25
01:32NC StateCurtis Johnston grabs the board27-25
01:12NC StateGary Silver steps in front of the Kevin Hitch pass27-25
01:08VillanovaSteven Fryberger banks in the layup set up by Gary Silver27-27
01:02NC StateCurtis Johnston is whistled for a carry in the backcourt27-27
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG)
Mathew Doby
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (SG), John Cominsky (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Fred Decker (C)
Steven Fryberger, Gary Silver, Michael Peters, Anthony Woods
 
00:41VillanovaJim Blagg is called for the reach on Joe Winebrenner - foul #1 on Jim Blagg, team foul #727-27
00:41VillanovaJoe Winebrenner makes the 1st free throw27-28
00:41VillanovaJoe Winebrenner makes the 2nd free throw27-29
00:12NC StateJohn Williams takes the ball from Joseph Kovach27-29
00:09VillanovaJohn Williams lays it up and in27-31
00:09NC StateNC State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)27-31
SubsNC State
Edward Simons (C)
Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
Steven Fryberger (SG), Anthony Woods (C)
John Williams, Fred Decker
 
00:03NC StateJohn Cominsky steps in front of the Joseph Kovach pass27-31
00:00VillanovaJohn Cominsky misses short on a halfcourt shot27-31
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Edward Simons (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Steven Fryberger (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - John Cominsky (fresh) 2 pts. 4 stl.
 PF - Charles Bennett (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Anthony Woods (fresh) 1 pts.
 
20:00VillanovaJohn Cominsky inbounds the ball27-31
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:31VillanovaJohn Cominsky hits a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Steven Fryberger27-33
19:11NC StateJim Blagg makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Edward Simons30-33
19:05VillanovaCharles Bennett clanks a jump hook from close range30-33
19:03VillanovaAnthony Woods gets the offensive rebound30-33
18:47VillanovaEdward Simons steals it from Anthony Woods30-33
18:29NC StateCurtis Johnston banks in the layup on a nice dish by Jim Blagg and he's fouled by Charles Bennett - foul #1 on Charles Bennett, team foul #132-33
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Joe Winebrenner (SG), Fred Decker (C)
Steven Fryberger, Anthony Woods
 
18:29NC StateCurtis Johnston makes the free throw33-33
18:18VillanovaFred Decker blows the dunk33-33
18:16NC StateDouglas Hopkins pulls down the rebound33-33
17:58NC StateEdward Simons drills a floater from the left block on a nice dish by Jim Blagg35-33
17:46VillanovaJohn Cominsky's pass is off the mark and out of bounds35-33
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Joseph Kovach (SG), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (SG), Gary Silver (SF), Dennis Burruss (PF)
Richard McGaughey, John Cominsky, Charles Bennett
 
17:26NC StateJoseph Kovach misses short on an open floater from the left side35-33
17:24VillanovaFred Decker grabs the defensive rebound35-33
17:11VillanovaDennis Burruss hits the finger roll set up by John Williams and he's hacked by Kevin Hitch - foul #1 on Kevin Hitch, team foul #135-35
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Steven Fryberger (SG), Anthony Woods (C)
John Williams, Fred Decker
 
17:11VillanovaDennis Burruss makes the free throw35-36
17:08NC StateMathew Doby is called for traveling in the backcourt35-36
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Richard McGaughey (PG)
Joe Winebrenner
 
16:54VillanovaRichard McGaughey works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Gary Silver35-39
16:34NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses long on a floater from the right wing35-39
16:33VillanovaThe rebound goes to Anthony Woods35-39
16:09VillanovaRichard McGaughey travels with the ball35-39
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), James Wright (SF), Edward Simons (C)
Mathew Doby, Douglas Hopkins, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
John Cominsky (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Fred Decker (C)
Gary Silver, Dennis Burruss, Anthony Woods
 
16:03NC StateJoseph Kovach is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Fryberger - foul #3 on Steven Fryberger, team foul #235-39
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Joe Winebrenner (SG)
Steven Fryberger
 
15:45NC StateJim Blagg misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away35-39
15:43VillanovaJohn Cominsky grabs the defensive rebound35-39
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - James Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Edward Simons (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joe Winebrenner (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - John Cominsky (fresh) 4 pts. 4 stl.
 PF - Charles Bennett (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Fred Decker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:17VillanovaJoe Winebrenner comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane35-39
15:15VillanovaCharles Bennett pulls down the offensive rebound35-39
14:57VillanovaCharles Bennett misses the easy open layup35-39
14:56VillanovaThe offensive rebound goes to Fred Decker35-39
14:41VillanovaJim Blagg takes the ball from Fred Decker35-39
14:17NC StateJoseph Kovach connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing38-39
13:52VillanovaRichard McGaughey is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner38-39
13:50NC StateJim Blagg gets the rebound38-39
13:48NC StateJoe Winebrenner takes the ball from James Wright in the backcourt38-39
13:31VillanovaJohn Cominsky comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Wright - foul #3 on James Wright, team foul #238-39
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Douglas Hopkins (SF), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, Joseph Kovach, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (PG), Steven Fryberger (SG), Dennis Burruss (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
Richard McGaughey, Joe Winebrenner, Charles Bennett, Fred Decker
 
13:31VillanovaJohn Cominsky makes the 1st free throw38-40
13:31VillanovaJohn Cominsky misses the 2nd free throw38-40
13:31NC StateCurtis Johnston pulls down the rebound38-40
13:15NC StateDouglas Hopkins hits a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by James Wright40-40
12:51VillanovaDennis Burruss misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner40-40
12:49VillanovaJohn Williams pulls down the offensive rebound40-40
12:26VillanovaJohn Cominsky hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner40-40
12:24NC StateCurtis Johnston snags the defensive board40-40
12:21NC StateMathew Doby is fouled in the backcourt by John Williams - foul #2 on John Williams, team foul #340-40
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG)
Mathew Doby
 
SubsVillanova
Gary Silver (SF)
John Cominsky
 
12:00NC StateJohn Williams is called for the reach on Jim Blagg - foul #3 on John Williams, team foul #440-40
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Michael Peters (C)
Anthony Woods
 
11:34NC StateCurtis Johnston misses long on a floater from close range40-40
11:32VillanovaGary Silver pulls down the rebound40-40
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Wright (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - John Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Steven Fryberger (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Gary Silver (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Dennis Burruss (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Peters (fresh)
 
11:19VillanovaSteven Fryberger misses short on a 3 from the left corner40-40
11:18NC StateKevin Hitch grabs the defensive rebound40-40
11:01NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses the easy layup40-40
10:59VillanovaMichael Peters grabs the board40-40
10:35VillanovaDennis Burruss is fouled on the floor by Curtis Johnston - foul #1 on Curtis Johnston, team foul #340-40
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Joseph Kovach (SG), Edward Simons (C)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
Richard McGaughey (PG), Joe Winebrenner (SG), John Cominsky (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
John Williams, Steven Fryberger, Gary Silver, Dennis Burruss, Michael Peters
 
10:17VillanovaRichard McGaughey is hacked by Edward Simons - foul #1 on Edward Simons, team foul #440-40
09:57VillanovaJohn Cominsky misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line40-40
09:56NC StateDouglas Hopkins grabs the board40-40
09:36NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by John Cominsky - foul #1 on John Cominsky, team foul #540-40
09:36NC StateDouglas Hopkins makes the 1st free throw41-40
09:36NC StateDouglas Hopkins makes the 2nd free throw42-40
09:13VillanovaJoe Winebrenner hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Edward Simons - foul #2 on Edward Simons, team foul #542-40
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG)
Mathew Doby
 
SubsVillanova
Gary Silver (SF), Fred Decker (C)
John Cominsky, Anthony Woods
 
09:13VillanovaJoe Winebrenner makes the 1st free throw42-41
09:13VillanovaJoe Winebrenner makes the 2nd free throw42-42
09:07NC StateJim Blagg is hacked by Joe Winebrenner in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joe Winebrenner, team foul #642-42
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Michael Peters (PF)
Charles Bennett
 
08:48NC StateJim Blagg misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away42-42
08:47NC StateEdward Simons grabs the offensive rebound42-42
08:18NC StateRichard McGaughey steps in front of the Douglas Hopkins pass42-42
08:14VillanovaRichard McGaughey can't finish the layup42-42
08:13NC StateJoseph Kovach gets the rebound42-42
07:49NC StateCurtis Johnston lays it in uncontested44-42
07:40VillanovaRichard McGaughey evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing44-42
07:39NC StateJoseph Kovach pulls down the rebound44-42
07:21NC StateCurtis Johnston misses the fadeaway from the free throw line44-42
07:19NC StateJoseph Kovach snags the offensive board44-42
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (tiring) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tired) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Joe Winebrenner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Gary Silver (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Michael Peters (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Fred Decker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
06:59NC StateJim Blagg comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Richard McGaughey - foul #1 on Richard McGaughey, team foul #744-42
SubsNC State
James Wright (SF), Kevin Hitch (C)
Curtis Johnston, Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (PG), Steven Fryberger (SG), Dennis Burruss (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
Richard McGaughey, Joe Winebrenner, Gary Silver, Michael Peters, Fred Decker
 
06:59NC StateJim Blagg misses the 1st free throw44-42
06:59NC StateJim Blagg misses the 2nd free throw44-42
06:59VillanovaThe rebound goes to Anthony Woods44-42
06:43VillanovaCharles Bennett scores on a floater from the baseline set up by John Williams44-44
06:16NC StateJoseph Kovach is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away44-44
06:15VillanovaCharles Bennett gets the rebound44-44
06:08VillanovaSteven Fryberger hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing44-44
06:06VillanovaCharles Bennett grabs the offensive board44-44
05:56VillanovaJohn Williams double dribbles44-44
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (PG), Curtis Johnston (PF)
Jim Blagg, Joseph Kovach
 
SubsVillanova
John Cominsky (SF)
Dennis Burruss
 
05:53NC StateMathew Doby loses the dribble to Charles Bennett in the backcourt44-44
05:33VillanovaJohn Cominsky buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Steven Fryberger44-47
05:31NC StateAnthony Woods steals the ball from James Wright in the backcourt44-47
05:15VillanovaJohn Cominsky drills a fadeaway from the free throw line44-49
04:47NC StateKevin Hitch comes up short on the runner from the right block but the foul's on Anthony Woods - foul #2 on Anthony Woods, team foul #844-49
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SG)
Curtis Johnston
 
SubsVillanova
Richard McGaughey (PG), Dennis Burruss (PF), Fred Decker (C)
John Williams, Charles Bennett, Anthony Woods
 
04:47NC StateKevin Hitch makes the 1st free throw45-49
04:47NC StateKevin Hitch makes the 2nd free throw46-49
04:32VillanovaJames Wright is called for the reach on John Cominsky - foul #4 on James Wright, team foul #646-49
SubsNC State
Edward Simons (C)
Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova
Joe Winebrenner (SG)
Steven Fryberger
 
04:23VillanovaJoe Winebrenner makes the wide open jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard McGaughey46-51
03:54NC StateDennis Burruss is called for the reach on Mathew Doby - foul #1 on Dennis Burruss, team foul #946-51
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG)
James Wright
 
SubsVillanova
Gary Silver (SF)
John Cominsky
 
03:54NC StateMathew Doby makes the 1st free throw47-51
03:54NC StateMathew Doby makes the 2nd free throw48-51
03:36VillanovaDennis Burruss drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Richard McGaughey out of a doubleteam48-54
03:10NC StateEdward Simons hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Fred Decker - foul #2 on Fred Decker, team foul #1048-54
SubsNC State
James Wright (SG), Curtis Johnston (PF)
Joseph Kovach, Mathew Doby
 
SubsVillanova
John Williams (SG), Charles Bennett (PF), Anthony Woods (C)
Joe Winebrenner, Dennis Burruss, Fred Decker
 
03:10NC StateEdward Simons makes the 1st free throw49-54
03:10NC StateEdward Simons makes the 2nd free throw50-54
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Wright (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (tired) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tired) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Richard McGaughey (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - John Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Gary Silver (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Charles Bennett (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Anthony Woods (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
02:54VillanovaCharles Bennett makes the fadeaway from the right block50-56
02:25NC StateCurtis Johnston clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing50-56
02:23VillanovaAnthony Woods grabs the defensive rebound50-56
02:23VillanovaVillanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)50-56
SubsNC State
Kevin Hitch (C)
Edward Simons
 
SubsVillanova
Steven Fryberger (SG), John Cominsky (SF)
John Williams, Gary Silver
 
02:09VillanovaCharles Bennett scores on a fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Steven Fryberger50-58
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+3) 
01:51NC StateJim Blagg misses badly on a 3 from straight away50-58
01:50VillanovaJohn Cominsky grabs the board50-58
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+3) 
01:45VillanovaSteven Fryberger hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Anthony Woods50-61
01:29NC StateJames Wright misses long on a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Steven Fryberger - foul #4 on Steven Fryberger, team foul #1150-61
SubsNC State
Edward Simons (C)
Kevin Hitch
 
SubsVillanova 
01:29NC StateJames Wright makes the 1st free throw51-61
01:29NC StateJames Wright makes the 2nd free throw52-61
01:05VillanovaSteven Fryberger scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Richard McGaughey52-64
00:47NC StateDouglas Hopkins buries a shot from just outside the lane and the foul's on Richard McGaughey - foul #2 on Richard McGaughey, team foul #1254-64
00:47NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses the free throw54-64
00:47VillanovaAnthony Woods grabs the defensive rebound54-64
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
00:46VillanovaAnthony Woods is hacked by Jim Blagg in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jim Blagg, team foul #754-64
SubsNC State 
SubsVillanova
Dennis Burruss (PF)
Charles Bennett
 
00:46VillanovaAnthony Woods makes the 1st free throw54-65
00:46VillanovaAnthony Woods makes the 2nd free throw54-66
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
00:38NC StateEdward Simons misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane54-66
00:37VillanovaSteven Fryberger gets the rebound54-66
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) 
00:17VillanovaThe jump hook by Dennis Burruss is blocked by Douglas Hopkins54-66
00:15NC StateEdward Simons snags the defensive board54-66
00:07NC StateDouglas Hopkins connects on the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Edward Simons56-66
00:00VillanovaRichard McGaughey runs out the clock56-66