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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tarkanian
Troy Sim AI
Middle Tenn. State Sim AI
Final -
 1/19/2026
58
  1 2 F
Troy 33 25 58
Middle Tenn. State 41 39 80
80
Troy (11-16, 7-9)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEric North 18 3-8 0-1 0-2 2 3 0 1 0 1 1 6
pfBobby Paredes 21 3-8 2-4 1-1 2 7 2 1 0 0 1 9
sfMelvin Merced 17 2-5 1-2 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 5
sgErnest Wittman 17 2-5 1-3 1-2 1 2 3 3 2 0 4 6
pgMike Arant 22 3-10 1-3 0-0 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJason Durfee 24 3-6 1-3 0-0 2 3 2 2 2 0 2 7
pfDavid Waite 21 2-5 0-1 1-1 2 4 0 2 1 0 3 5
pgJames James 18 2-5 1-4 1-2 1 3 1 3 3 0 3 6
sgEfren Smolenski 18 2-6 1-5 0-0 1 2 1 2 2 0 1 5
sfJohn Leach 16 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0
sfJohn Anderson 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 2
Totals 200 23-61 8-26 4-8 12 30 15 16 11 1 21 58
Percentages   .377 .308 .500                

Middle Tenn. State (10-17, 7-9)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTom Slocum 14 0-5 0-2 0-0 1 5 0 0 1 2 2 0
pfClarence Ulibarri 19 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 5
sfJohn Battles 20 3-4 0-0 1-2 0 2 5 3 0 0 1 7
sgJonathan Howland 21 4-5 1-1 6-6 0 1 4 1 2 0 1 15
pgJames Hartley 21 3-5 2-3 2-2 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJames Ledbetter 19 1-3 0-2 0-1 1 2 4 1 2 0 2 2
cSammy Nance 18 2-4 0-1 2-2 4 9 0 1 0 3 1 6
sfArthur Atkinson 18 3-6 1-1 2-2 3 6 0 1 2 0 0 9
sgTimothy Guglielmo 17 3-4 2-2 1-3 2 2 2 2 1 0 1 9
pfArchie Patterson 15 3-5 0-1 1-2 0 2 2 2 0 2 1 7
pfTodd Bodiford 14 2-4 0-0 4-4 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 8
pgJohn Morton 4 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
Totals 200 27-51 7-17 19-24 11 37 19 16 11 7 11 80
Percentages   .529 .412 .792                

TU
33
13-32
6-13
1-3
6
15
8
10
5
1
15
8
3
9
0
12
25
10-29
2-13
3-5
6
15
7
6
6
0
6
12
6
7
6
13
58
23-61
8-26
4-8
12
30
15
16
11
1
21
20
9
16
6
25
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
MTSU
41
11-21
2-7
17-21
5
18
9
10
6
5
4
14
10
5
4
17
39
16-30
5-10
2-3
6
19
10
6
5
2
7
20
9
6
2
26
80
27-51
7-17
19-24
11
37
19
16
11
7
11
34
19
11
6
43
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Jonathan Howland Middle Tenn. State
15 Points, 4 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fresh)
 SG - Ernest Wittman (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh)
 PF - Bobby Paredes (fresh)
 C - Eric North (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Hartley (fresh)
 SG - Jonathan Howland (fresh)
 SF - John Battles (fresh)
 PF - Clarence Ulibarri (fresh)
 C - Tom Slocum (fresh)
 
20:00TroyEric North wins the tip0-0
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
19:44TroyEric North comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner0-0
19:43Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland pulls down the rebound0-0
19:25Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from John Battles0-3
19:11TroyEric North can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Tom Slocum - foul #1 on Tom Slocum, team foul #10-3
19:11TroyEric North misses the 1st free throw0-3
19:11TroyEric North misses the 2nd free throw0-3
19:11Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum grabs the board0-3
18:48Middle Tenn. StateEric North swats the layup by Tom Slocum0-3
18:47TroyThe rebound goes to Bobby Paredes0-3
18:29TroyEric North hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side0-3
18:27Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Clarence Ulibarri0-3
18:10Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland buries a fadeaway from close range and the foul's on Ernest Wittman - foul #1 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #10-5
18:10Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland makes the free throw0-6
17:48TroyMike Arant knocks in the jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Bobby Paredes2-6
17:25Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland clanks a jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by Bobby Paredes - foul #1 on Bobby Paredes, team foul #22-6
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), James James (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF), David Waite (C)
Mike Arant, Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, Eric North
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sammy Nance (PF), Archie Patterson (C)
Clarence Ulibarri, Tom Slocum
 
17:25Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland makes the 1st free throw2-7
17:25Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland makes the 2nd free throw2-8
17:07TroyDavid Waite's fadeaway is rejected by Sammy Nance2-8
17:05TroyDavid Waite hits the follow up shot4-8
17:03Middle Tenn. StateEfren Smolenski takes the ball from John Battles in the backcourt4-8
16:44TroyDavid Waite throws a bad pass out of bounds4-8
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Ledbetter (PG), Timothy Guglielmo (SG), Arthur Atkinson (SF)
James Hartley, Jonathan Howland, John Battles
 
16:25Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson misses the 3 from straight away4-8
16:24Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance tips it but misses4-8
16:22Middle Tenn. StateThe offensive rebound goes to Arthur Atkinson4-8
16:05Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 from the left wing4-8
16:04TroyJames James gets the rebound4-8
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fresh)
 SG - James James (fresh)
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fresh)
 PF - John Leach (fairly fresh)
 C - David Waite (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Ledbetter (fresh)
 SG - Timothy Guglielmo (fresh)
 SF - Arthur Atkinson (fresh)
 PF - Sammy Nance (fresh)
 C - Archie Patterson (fresh)
 
15:48TroyJames James misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing4-8
15:46Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance gets the rebound4-8
15:25Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane4-8
15:23Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance snags the offensive board4-8
15:05Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by James Ledbetter4-11
14:41TroyDavid Waite is denied on a layup by Archie Patterson4-11
14:39Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance grabs the board4-11
14:17Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds4-11
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), Eric North (C)
Jason Durfee, James James, Efren Smolenski, John Leach, David Waite
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Hartley (PG), Jonathan Howland (SG), John Battles (SF), Clarence Ulibarri (PF), Tom Slocum (C)
James Ledbetter, Timothy Guglielmo, Arthur Atkinson, Sammy Nance, Archie Patterson
 
14:05TroyTom Slocum steps in front of the Ernest Wittman pass4-11
14:03Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt4-11
13:34TroyEric North can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side4-11
13:32Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Tom Slocum4-11
13:30Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley is fouled in the backcourt by Melvin Merced - foul #1 on Melvin Merced, team foul #34-11
13:24Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland buries a turnaround from the right block set up by John Battles and he's fouled by Ernest Wittman - foul #2 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #44-13
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (SG)
Ernest Wittman
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
13:24Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland makes the free throw4-14
13:06TroyMike Arant is hacked by Tom Slocum - foul #2 on Tom Slocum, team foul #24-14
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Todd Bodiford (C)
Tom Slocum
 
12:47TroyJason Durfee drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Mike Arant7-14
12:33Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles misses the easy layup but the foul's on Melvin Merced - foul #2 on Melvin Merced, team foul #57-14
SubsTroy
David Waite (SF)
Melvin Merced
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
12:33Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles makes the 1st free throw7-15
12:33Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles misses the 2nd free throw7-15
12:33TroyBobby Paredes grabs the defensive rebound7-15
12:17TroyEric North can't finish the layup7-15
12:16TroyBobby Paredes tips it but misses7-15
12:14TroyEric North tips it home9-15
12:10Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley is called for traveling9-15
SubsTroy
James James (SG), John Anderson (PF)
Jason Durfee, Bobby Paredes
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Ledbetter (PG), Timothy Guglielmo (SG), Arthur Atkinson (SF)
James Hartley, Jonathan Howland, John Battles
 
11:54TroyJames James is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on James James, team foul #69-15
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James James (fresh)
 SF - David Waite (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Anderson (fresh)
 C - Eric North (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Ledbetter (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Timothy Guglielmo (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Arthur Atkinson (fresh)
 PF - Clarence Ulibarri (fairly fresh)
 C - Todd Bodiford (fresh)
 
11:52Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter is hacked by John Anderson in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Anderson, team foul #79-15
11:52Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter misses the 1st free throw9-15
11:52TroyJohn Anderson pulls down the rebound9-15
11:36TroyEric North clanks a driving attempt from the left block9-15
11:35Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Arthur Atkinson9-15
11:06Middle Tenn. StateJames James steals the ball from James Ledbetter9-15
10:59TroyJames James knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Mike Arant12-15
10:41Middle Tenn. StateJames James steps in front of the Clarence Ulibarri pass12-15
10:37TroyMike Arant misses the easy layup12-15
10:35TroyDavid Waite pulls down the offensive rebound12-15
10:18TroyTimothy Guglielmo steals it from John Anderson12-15
10:13Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo is hacked by James James in the backcourt - foul #2 on James James, team foul #812-15
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF)
James James, David Waite, John Anderson
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Hartley (PG), Jonathan Howland (SG), Sammy Nance (PF), Archie Patterson (C)
James Ledbetter, Arthur Atkinson, Clarence Ulibarri, Todd Bodiford
 
10:13Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo misses the 1st free throw12-15
10:13TroyBobby Paredes grabs the board12-15
09:54TroyThe short jumper by Mike Arant is denied by Archie Patterson12-15
09:52Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson grabs the board12-15
09:48Middle Tenn. StateEric North is called for the reach on Timothy Guglielmo - foul #1 on Eric North, team foul #912-15
SubsTroy
John Leach (SF)
Mike Arant
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
09:48Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo makes the 1st free throw12-16
09:48Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo misses the 2nd free throw12-16
09:48TroyThe rebound goes to Bobby Paredes12-16
09:29TroyJohn Leach's floater is knocked away by Sammy Nance12-16
09:27Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance grabs the board12-16
09:04Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley connects on the open jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Archie Patterson12-18
09:00TroyEfren Smolenski clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner12-18
08:59TroyJason Durfee tips it back up and in14-18
08:30Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Timothy Guglielmo14-20
08:07TroyEfren Smolenski misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner14-20
08:06TroyJason Durfee grabs the offensive board14-20
08:01TroyBobby Paredes slams it home on a nice dish by John Leach and the foul's on Sammy Nance - foul #1 on Sammy Nance, team foul #316-20
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), David Waite (C)
John Leach, Eric North
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Ledbetter (PG), Arthur Atkinson (SG), John Battles (SF), Clarence Ulibarri (PF)
James Hartley, Jonathan Howland, Timothy Guglielmo, Archie Patterson
 
08:01TroyBobby Paredes makes the free throw17-20
07:42Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson is fouled on the floor by David Waite - foul #1 on David Waite, team foul #1017-20
SubsTroy
John Anderson (PF)
Bobby Paredes
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
07:42Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson makes the 1st free throw17-21
07:42Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson makes the 2nd free throw17-22
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Anderson (fresh)
 C - David Waite (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Ledbetter (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Arthur Atkinson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - John Battles (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Clarence Ulibarri (fairly fresh)
 C - Sammy Nance (fairly fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:24TroyJames Ledbetter steals it from Jason Durfee17-22
07:20Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson loses the dribble to Jason Durfee in the backcourt17-22
07:05TroyEfren Smolenski throws a bad pass out of bounds17-22
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Todd Bodiford (C)
Sammy Nance
 
06:44Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles knocks in the runner near the basket on a nice dish by James Ledbetter17-24
06:31TroyJohn Anderson buries a jumpshot from the right wing19-24
06:09Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter hits a fadeaway from the left wing set up by John Battles19-26
05:48TroyMike Arant can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner19-26
05:46Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson grabs the defensive rebound19-26
05:31Middle Tenn. StateDavid Waite is called for the reach on Todd Bodiford - foul #2 on David Waite, team foul #1119-26
SubsTroy
John Leach (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), Eric North (C)
Efren Smolenski, John Anderson, David Waite
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Hartley (PG), Jonathan Howland (SG), Archie Patterson (C)
James Ledbetter, Arthur Atkinson, Clarence Ulibarri
 
05:31Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford makes the 1st free throw19-27
05:31Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford makes the 2nd free throw19-28
05:17TroyBobby Paredes buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Jason Durfee22-28
05:03Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles misses the jump hook near the basket22-28
05:02TroyJohn Leach grabs the board22-28
04:52TroyMike Arant knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Leach24-28
04:34Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson travels with the ball24-28
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sammy Nance (C)
Todd Bodiford
 
04:20TroyBobby Paredes is called for traveling24-28
04:09Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland is hacked by Jason Durfee - foul #1 on Jason Durfee, team foul #1224-28
04:09Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland makes the 1st free throw24-29
04:09Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland makes the 2nd free throw24-30
04:00TroyJames Hartley is called for the reach on Bobby Paredes - foul #1 on James Hartley, team foul #424-30
SubsTroy
Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), James James (C)
Jason Durfee, John Leach, Eric North
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Clarence Ulibarri (PF), Tom Slocum (C)
Archie Patterson, Sammy Nance
 
03:54TroyMike Arant scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Ernest Wittman27-30
03:41Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri misses the 3 pointer from the right wing27-30
03:39TroyMelvin Merced grabs the defensive rebound27-30
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh)
 PF - Bobby Paredes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 C - James James (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Hartley (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Jonathan Howland (fresh) 13 pts.
 SF - John Battles (tiring) 3 pts.
 PF - Clarence Ulibarri (fairly fresh)
 C - Tom Slocum (fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:27TroyJonathan Howland steals the ball from Ernest Wittman27-30
03:24Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles slams it home set up by Jonathan Howland27-32
03:03TroyBobby Paredes knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by James James30-32
02:59Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley is hacked by Mike Arant in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mike Arant, team foul #1330-32
SubsTroy
John Anderson (PF)
Bobby Paredes
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Ledbetter (SG), Arthur Atkinson (SF), Sammy Nance (PF)
Jonathan Howland, John Battles, Clarence Ulibarri
 
02:59Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley makes the 1st free throw30-33
02:59Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley makes the 2nd free throw30-34
02:39TroyArthur Atkinson picks off the pass by Mike Arant30-34
02:29Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson is open but comes up short on the floater from the left wing30-34
02:28Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance snags the offensive board30-34
02:12Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum is open but comes up short on the 3 from straight away30-34
02:10Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson snags the offensive board30-34
01:52Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline but the foul's on James James - foul #3 on James James, team foul #1430-34
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), John Leach (PF), David Waite (C)
Mike Arant, John Anderson, James James
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Timothy Guglielmo (SG), Archie Patterson (C)
James Hartley, Tom Slocum
 
01:52Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance makes the 1st free throw30-35
01:52Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance makes the 2nd free throw30-36
01:37TroyMelvin Merced is denied on a layup by Sammy Nance30-36
01:35Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson gets the rebound30-36
01:29Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt30-36
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Jonathan Howland (SG), Todd Bodiford (C)
Arthur Atkinson, Sammy Nance
 
01:21TroyErnest Wittman misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing30-36
01:20Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford snags the defensive board30-36
01:13Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Jonathan Howland and he's fouled by John Leach - foul #1 on John Leach, team foul #1530-38
SubsTroy
Bobby Paredes (PF)
Melvin Merced
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Morton (PG)
James Ledbetter
 
01:13Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson makes the free throw30-39
00:58TroyJonathan Howland takes the ball from Jason Durfee30-39
00:53Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland lays it up and in30-41
00:34TroyErnest Wittman makes the 3pt jumper from straight away33-41
00:32Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland's pass is intercepted by Ernest Wittman in the backcourt33-41
00:31TroyJason Durfee can't finish the layup33-41
00:29Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford grabs the defensive rebound33-41
00:04Middle Tenn. StateJohn Morton hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing33-41
00:02TroyDavid Waite grabs the defensive rebound33-41
00:00TroyDavid Waite misses badly on a fullcourt shot33-41
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh)
 PF - Bobby Paredes (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Eric North (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Hartley (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Jonathan Howland (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Battles (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Clarence Ulibarri (fresh)
 C - Tom Slocum (fresh) 2 reb.
 
20:00Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles inbounds the ball33-41
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:50Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing33-41
19:48TroyEric North grabs the defensive rebound33-41
19:29TroyJames Hartley steals the ball from Eric North33-41
19:26Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley misses the lay-in33-41
19:24TroyThe rebound goes to Ernest Wittman33-41
19:15TroyBobby Paredes can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner33-41
19:14TroyErnest Wittman grabs the offensive rebound33-41
18:56TroyClarence Ulibarri is called for the reach on Mike Arant - foul #1 on Clarence Ulibarri, team foul #133-41
SubsTroy
David Waite (C)
Eric North
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
18:45TroyErnest Wittman misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side33-41
18:43TroyMelvin Merced tips it home35-41
18:22Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri is open and scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Jonathan Howland35-44
18:06TroyBobby Paredes misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline35-44
18:04Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles pulls down the rebound35-44
17:59Middle Tenn. StateDavid Waite steals it from John Battles35-44
17:55TroyMike Arant misses long on a floater from just outside the lane35-44
17:54Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles grabs the board35-44
17:35Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from John Battles35-47
17:25TroyBobby Paredes misses the 3pt jumper from straight away35-47
17:23Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum snags the defensive board35-47
17:21Middle Tenn. StateErnest Wittman is called for the reach on James Hartley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #135-47
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF), Eric North (C)
Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, David Waite
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Ledbetter (PG), Timothy Guglielmo (SG), Arthur Atkinson (SF), Sammy Nance (PF), Archie Patterson (C)
James Hartley, Jonathan Howland, John Battles, Clarence Ulibarri, Tom Slocum
 
17:02Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from James Ledbetter35-50
16:43TroyMike Arant misses the floater from just outside the lane35-50
16:42TroyEfren Smolenski grabs the offensive board35-50
16:24TroyEfren Smolenski hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by John Leach38-50
16:13Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson hits the front of the rim on the wide open jump hook from close range38-50
16:12Middle Tenn. StateThe offensive rebound goes to James Ledbetter38-50
15:52Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson hits a wide open runner in the lane on a great pass from James Ledbetter38-52
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Jason Durfee (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Leach (fairly fresh)
 C - Eric North (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Ledbetter (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Timothy Guglielmo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Arthur Atkinson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Sammy Nance (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Archie Patterson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
15:34TroyEfren Smolenski's pass is intercepted by Arthur Atkinson38-52
15:11Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Archie Patterson38-55
14:49TroyMike Arant is fouled on the floor by James Ledbetter - foul #1 on James Ledbetter, team foul #238-55
SubsTroy
James James (PG), Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), David Waite (C)
Mike Arant, Jason Durfee, Efren Smolenski, John Leach, Eric North
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Hartley (PG), Jonathan Howland (SG), John Battles (SF), Todd Bodiford (PF), Tom Slocum (C)
James Ledbetter, Timothy Guglielmo, Arthur Atkinson, Sammy Nance, Archie Patterson
 
14:42TroyMelvin Merced's layup is rejected by Tom Slocum38-55
14:40Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum grabs the defensive rebound38-55
14:35Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner38-55
14:33TroyBobby Paredes gets the rebound38-55
14:17TroyMelvin Merced scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Bobby Paredes41-55
13:48Middle Tenn. StateJonathan Howland misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line41-55
13:47TroyJames James grabs the defensive rebound41-55
13:31TroyErnest Wittman misses badly on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on John Battles - foul #1 on John Battles, team foul #341-55
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG)
David Waite
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Clarence Ulibarri (PF)
Tom Slocum
 
13:31TroyErnest Wittman misses the 1st free throw41-55
13:31TroyErnest Wittman makes the 2nd free throw42-55
13:16Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles banks in the layup on a nice dish by James Hartley42-57
12:59TroyErnest Wittman misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing42-57
12:58Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford grabs the board42-57
12:45Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford lays it in on a great pass from Jonathan Howland42-59
12:23TroyClarence Ulibarri steps in front of the Ernest Wittman pass42-59
12:21Middle Tenn. StateJohn Battles loses the dribble to Ernest Wittman in the backcourt42-59
12:19TroyJason Durfee lays it up and in on a great pass from Ernest Wittman44-59
12:06Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford's pass is intercepted by James James44-59
11:47TroyJason Durfee clanks a 3 from the left corner44-59
11:45Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri grabs the board44-59
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (tiring) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Melvin Merced (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Bobby Paredes (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb.
 C - James James (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Hartley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jonathan Howland (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Battles (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Clarence Ulibarri (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Todd Bodiford (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:25Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford misses badly on the uncontested pull-up jumper from the free throw line44-59
11:24TroyMelvin Merced gets the rebound44-59
11:20TroyErnest Wittman knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Jason Durfee46-59
10:59Middle Tenn. StateJason Durfee steals the ball from Todd Bodiford46-59
10:47TroyJames James misses short on a 3 from the left wing46-59
10:46TroyBobby Paredes grabs the offensive rebound46-59
10:36TroyJames James makes the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Ernest Wittman48-59
10:27Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway in the paint48-59
10:25TroyJason Durfee gets the rebound48-59
10:09TroyErnest Wittman is hacked by Jonathan Howland - foul #1 on Jonathan Howland, team foul #448-59
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), David Waite (SF), John Leach (PF), Eric North (C)
Jason Durfee, Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, James James
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Ledbetter (PG), Timothy Guglielmo (SG), Arthur Atkinson (SF), Sammy Nance (PF), Tom Slocum (C)
James Hartley, Jonathan Howland, John Battles, Clarence Ulibarri, Todd Bodiford
 
09:50TroyMike Arant misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side48-59
09:49Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter grabs the board48-59
09:39Middle Tenn. StateMike Arant steals the ball from Timothy Guglielmo48-59
09:30TroyThe short jumper by John Leach is denied by Tom Slocum48-59
09:29Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson pulls down the rebound48-59
09:26Middle Tenn. StateEfren Smolenski is called for the reach on James Ledbetter in the backcourt - foul #1 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #248-59
09:17Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance loses the dribble to Efren Smolenski48-59
09:13TroyEfren Smolenski lays it in50-59
08:56Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane50-59
08:55Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum misses the tip50-59
08:54Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance tips it home50-61
08:38TroyEfren Smolenski misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner50-61
08:37Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Sammy Nance50-61
08:21Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance connects on the jumper in the lane50-63
08:07TroyJames Ledbetter steps in front of the David Waite pass50-63
08:00Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson hits a wide open jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Timothy Guglielmo50-65
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
07:52TroyEric North makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side52-65
07:45Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line52-65
07:43Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo grabs the offensive rebound52-65
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - David Waite (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Leach (fairly fresh)
 C - Eric North (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Ledbetter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Timothy Guglielmo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Arthur Atkinson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Sammy Nance (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Tom Slocum (fairly fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:21Middle Tenn. StateTom Slocum is wide open but clanks a 3 pointer from straight away52-65
07:19TroyDavid Waite snags the defensive board52-65
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
07:03TroyEric North drills a turnaround from the left block set up by Mike Arant54-65
06:48Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner54-65
06:47Middle Tenn. StateTimothy Guglielmo tips it in54-67
06:26TroyMike Arant misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner54-67
06:25TroyEric North snags the offensive board54-67
06:06TroyJames Ledbetter is called for the reach on John Leach - foul #2 on James Ledbetter, team foul #554-67
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), James James (C)
Mike Arant, Efren Smolenski, David Waite, John Leach, Eric North
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Hartley (PG), Jonathan Howland (SG), John Battles (SF), Clarence Ulibarri (PF), Archie Patterson (C)
James Ledbetter, Timothy Guglielmo, Arthur Atkinson, Sammy Nance, Tom Slocum
 
05:50TroyJames James throws a bad pass out of bounds54-67
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
05:23Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri buries a jumper in the lane set up by James Hartley54-69
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
05:07TroyBobby Paredes misses short on a shot from just outside the lane54-69
05:05TroyJames James gets the offensive rebound54-69
04:54TroyMelvin Merced misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away54-69
04:53Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri pulls down the rebound54-69
04:24Middle Tenn. StateJames Hartley makes the 3pt shot from the right corner54-72
04:07TroyJason Durfee can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner54-72
04:06Middle Tenn. StateClarence Ulibarri grabs the board54-72
03:44Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson makes the wide open driving attempt from the right block set up by John Battles and he's fouled by Ernest Wittman - foul #4 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #354-74
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SF), John Anderson (PF), David Waite (C)
Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Morton (PG), James Ledbetter (SG), Timothy Guglielmo (SF), Todd Bodiford (C)
James Hartley, Jonathan Howland, John Battles, Clarence Ulibarri
 
03:44Middle Tenn. StateArchie Patterson misses the free throw54-74
03:44TroyJohn Anderson snags the defensive board54-74
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James James (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - John Anderson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - David Waite (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Morton (fresh)
 SG - James Ledbetter (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Timothy Guglielmo (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Archie Patterson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Todd Bodiford (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:35TroyJohn Morton steals the ball from James James54-74
03:32Middle Tenn. StateJohn Morton lays it in54-76
03:22TroyJames James blows the layup but he's hacked by Archie Patterson - foul #1 on Archie Patterson, team foul #654-76
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sammy Nance (C)
Archie Patterson
 
03:22TroyJames James misses the 1st free throw54-76
03:22TroyJames James makes the 2nd free throw55-76
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
02:58Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford misses long on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by John Anderson - foul #2 on John Anderson, team foul #455-76
02:58Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford makes the 1st free throw55-77
02:58Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford makes the 2nd free throw55-78
02:44TroyDavid Waite hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Efren Smolenski and the foul's on Timothy Guglielmo - foul #1 on Timothy Guglielmo, team foul #757-78
SubsTroy 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Arthur Atkinson (SF)
Timothy Guglielmo
 
02:44TroyDavid Waite makes the free throw58-78
02:15Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford connects on the open jump hook near the basket58-80
01:59TroyJames James can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing58-80
01:58Middle Tenn. StateTodd Bodiford gets the rebound58-80
01:39Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away58-80
01:37TroyThe rebound goes to Efren Smolenski58-80
01:28TroyEfren Smolenski clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away58-80
01:26Middle Tenn. StateSammy Nance grabs the board58-80
01:11Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter is hacked by David Waite - foul #3 on David Waite, team foul #558-80
SubsTroy
John Leach (PF)
John Anderson
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Timothy Guglielmo (SG), Archie Patterson (C)
John Morton, Todd Bodiford
 
00:49Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson can't connect on a jump hook from the right block58-80
00:48Middle Tenn. StateArthur Atkinson gets the offensive rebound58-80
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:26Middle Tenn. StateJason Durfee is called for the reach on Archie Patterson - foul #2 on Jason Durfee, team foul #658-80
00:00Middle Tenn. StateJames Ledbetter runs out the clock58-80