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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Allen
Final -
2/7/2026
81
  1 2 OT1 F
Montana 28 35 18 81
Jackson State 42 21 10 73
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCraig Pagano 30 2-2 0-0 0-0 3 6 2 3 0 2 4 4
pfJames Carreno 31 2-2 0-0 0-0 3 5 0 0 0 2 3 4
pfRobert Matte 33 7-18 0-0 5-7 2 7 3 2 1 1 2 19
pgHarry Haley 28 5-10 0-0 3-4 2 4 3 0 1 0 3 13
pgMerle Murphy 30 7-18 5-15 6-8 1 2 2 4 0 0 5 25
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgPaul Vierra 32 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 2 0 2 0 3 5
cMichael Golden 15 5-9 0-0 1-3 2 4 0 1 1 1 1 11
pfDouglas Groesbeck 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 0
sfJohn Kotowski 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 225 30-61 6-16 15-22 13 32 13 10 7 8 22 81
Percentages   .492 .375 .682                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Head 33 5-9 1-3 2-5 2 8 0 2 1 0 1 13
pfCharlie Thompson 35 3-6 0-0 2-3 2 9 2 2 0 1 3 8
sfWillie Heard 32 3-6 0-1 4-5 0 2 3 1 2 0 4 10
sgDaniel Nash 37 5-8 0-1 4-4 1 4 1 1 0 0 2 14
pgRichard Laxton 34 1-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 4 2 1 0 5 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJohn Pellegrino 28 5-11 1-3 4-5 2 2 1 2 0 0 4 15
sgChristopher Robinson 10 2-4 0-0 1-2 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 5
sfLenard Battiste 10 0-0 0-0 3-4 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3
pgJimmy Gautreau 6 1-2 0-1 1-2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3
Totals 225 25-50 2-11 21-30 8 31 11 11 5 2 20 73
Percentages   .500 .182 .700                

UM
28
11-26
2-6
4-8
6
11
4
7
2
3
12
8
1
11
0
5
53
19-35
4-10
11-14
7
21
9
3
5
5
10
22
12
13
2
11
81
30-61
6-16
15-22
13
32
13
10
7
8
22
30
13
24
2
16
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
JSU
42
13-20
1-4
15-19
2
14
6
4
4
1
7
16
5
4
4
19
31
12-30
1-7
6-11
6
17
5
7
1
1
13
14
2
6
0
7
73
25-50
2-11
21-30
8
31
11
11
5
2
20
30
7
10
4
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Merle Murphy Montana
25 Points
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fresh)
 SG - Harry Haley (fresh)
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh)
 PF - James Carreno (fresh)
 C - Craig Pagano (fresh)
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh)
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh)
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh)
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fresh)
 C - James Head (fresh)
 
20:00Jackson StateJames Head wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+4) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:44Jackson StateRichard Laxton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing0-0
19:43MontanaThe rebound goes to Robert Matte0-0
19:18MontanaMerle Murphy buries a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Craig Pagano2-0
19:04Jackson StateDaniel Nash hits a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Richard Laxton2-2
18:40MontanaMerle Murphy can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Richard Laxton - foul #1 on Richard Laxton, team foul #12-2
18:40MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 1st free throw3-2
18:40MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 2nd free throw4-2
18:19Jackson StateJames Head travels with the ball4-2
17:58MontanaRobert Matte comes up short on the floater from the left side4-2
17:56Jackson StateThe rebound goes to Charlie Thompson4-2
17:46Jackson StateHarry Haley is called for the reach on Daniel Nash - foul #1 on Harry Haley, team foul #14-2
17:41Jackson StateDaniel Nash misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Craig Pagano - foul #1 on Craig Pagano, team foul #24-2
17:41Jackson StateDaniel Nash makes the 1st free throw4-3
17:41Jackson StateDaniel Nash makes the 2nd free throw4-4
17:34MontanaHarry Haley misses badly on a jumper in the lane4-4
17:32MontanaThe offensive rebound goes to Merle Murphy4-4
17:20MontanaMerle Murphy buries a jumper from the left wing6-4
17:09Jackson StateWillie Heard misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Harry Haley - foul #2 on Harry Haley, team foul #36-4
SubsMontana
Paul Vierra (SG)
Harry Haley
 
SubsJackson State 
17:09Jackson StateWillie Heard makes the 1st free throw6-5
17:09Jackson StateWillie Heard makes the 2nd free throw6-6
16:48MontanaRobert Matte's fadeaway is rejected by Charlie Thompson6-6
16:46Jackson StateThe rebound goes to Charlie Thompson6-6
16:40Jackson StateDaniel Nash knocks in the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Willie Heard6-8
16:22MontanaRobert Matte can't connect on a shot from the right side6-8
16:20Jackson StateWillie Heard snags the defensive board6-8
16:04Jackson StateWillie Heard drills a fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Daniel Nash and the foul's on James Carreno - foul #1 on James Carreno, team foul #46-10
SubsMontana
Michael Golden (C)
Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State
Lenard Battiste (PF), John Pellegrino (C)
Charlie Thompson, James Head
 
16:04Jackson StateWillie Heard makes the free throw6-11
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Paul Vierra (fresh)
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh)
 PF - James Carreno (fresh)
 C - Michael Golden (fresh)
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Lenard Battiste (fresh)
 C - John Pellegrino (fresh)
 
15:35MontanaMerle Murphy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds6-11
SubsMontana
Douglas Groesbeck (PF)
James Carreno
 
SubsJackson State
Christopher Robinson (C)
Willie Heard
 
15:14Jackson StateLenard Battiste can't connect on a jumper in the lane but he's fouled by Robert Matte - foul #1 on Robert Matte, team foul #56-11
SubsMontana
John Kotowski (SF)
Robert Matte
 
SubsJackson State
Charlie Thompson (PF)
Daniel Nash
 
15:14Jackson StateLenard Battiste misses the 1st free throw6-11
15:14Jackson StateLenard Battiste makes the 2nd free throw6-12
14:54MontanaMichael Golden misses the driving attempt in the paint6-12
14:52Jackson StateRichard Laxton gets the rebound6-12
14:35Jackson StateChristopher Robinson's floater is tipped away by Douglas Groesbeck6-12
14:34MontanaDouglas Groesbeck grabs the board6-12
14:15MontanaMerle Murphy misses short on a runner from close range but he's fouled by Lenard Battiste - foul #1 on Lenard Battiste, team foul #26-12
SubsMontana
James Carreno (PF), Craig Pagano (C)
Douglas Groesbeck, Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State
Daniel Nash (SG), James Head (C)
Richard Laxton, Lenard Battiste
 
14:15MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 1st free throw7-12
14:15MontanaMerle Murphy misses the 2nd free throw7-12
14:15Jackson StateCharlie Thompson pulls down the rebound7-12
14:01Jackson StateCharlie Thompson misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing7-12
14:00Jackson StateDaniel Nash tips it home7-14
13:42MontanaMerle Murphy misses the 3 pointer from the right corner7-14
13:40MontanaCraig Pagano grabs the offensive rebound7-14
13:25MontanaMerle Murphy connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing10-14
13:15Jackson StateChristopher Robinson makes the driving attempt from close range10-16
12:55MontanaMerle Murphy hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing10-16
12:54MontanaJames Carreno tips it back up and in12-16
12:39Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Merle Murphy - foul #1 on Merle Murphy, team foul #612-16
SubsMontana
Robert Matte (SF), Douglas Groesbeck (PF)
John Kotowski, James Carreno
 
SubsJackson State
Willie Heard (SF), Lenard Battiste (PF)
Christopher Robinson, Charlie Thompson
 
12:39Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino misses the 1st free throw12-16
12:39Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino makes the 2nd free throw12-17
12:20MontanaWillie Heard is called for the reach on Robert Matte - foul #1 on Willie Heard, team foul #312-17
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
Richard Laxton (PG)
John Pellegrino
 
12:07MontanaMerle Murphy double dribbles12-17
11:42Jackson StateRichard Laxton misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing12-17
11:40MontanaDouglas Groesbeck grabs the defensive rebound12-17
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fairly fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Paul Vierra (fairly fresh)
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh)
 PF - Douglas Groesbeck (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Craig Pagano (fairly fresh)
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Lenard Battiste (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - James Head (fairly fresh)
 
11:17MontanaRobert Matte clanks a floater in the lane12-17
11:15Jackson StateJames Head pulls down the rebound12-17
10:54Jackson StateDouglas Groesbeck blocks the short jumper by Willie Heard12-17
10:53MontanaRobert Matte gets the rebound12-17
10:28MontanaMerle Murphy hits a 3 from the right wing set up by Robert Matte15-17
10:12Jackson StatePaul Vierra is called for the reach on Daniel Nash - foul #1 on Paul Vierra, team foul #715-17
SubsMontana
James Carreno (PF), Michael Golden (C)
Douglas Groesbeck, Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State
Charlie Thompson (PF), John Pellegrino (C)
Lenard Battiste, James Head
 
10:12Jackson StateDaniel Nash makes the 1st free throw15-18
10:12Jackson StateDaniel Nash makes the 2nd free throw15-19
09:46MontanaMerle Murphy misses the 3pt shot from the right wing15-19
09:44Jackson StateWillie Heard pulls down the rebound15-19
09:32Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino connects on the turnaround from close range on a great pass from Charlie Thompson15-21
09:04MontanaWillie Heard picks off the pass by Merle Murphy15-21
09:00Jackson StateWillie Heard lays it in15-23
08:38MontanaMerle Murphy comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner15-23
08:37Jackson StateCharlie Thompson pulls down the rebound15-23
08:17Jackson StateDaniel Nash lays it in set up by John Pellegrino15-25
07:59MontanaMichael Golden scores on a fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Paul Vierra17-25
07:48Jackson StateWillie Heard hits a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Richard Laxton17-27
07:23MontanaWillie Heard steals it from Michael Golden17-27
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (tiring) 13 pts.
 SG - Paul Vierra (tiring) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Matte (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael Golden (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - John Pellegrino (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 
07:13Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino's pass is off the mark and out of bounds17-27
SubsMontana
John Kotowski (SF), Douglas Groesbeck (PF), Craig Pagano (C)
Robert Matte, James Carreno, Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State
Jimmy Gautreau (SG), Christopher Robinson (SF), James Head (C)
Richard Laxton, Daniel Nash, Willie Heard
 
06:44MontanaMerle Murphy clanks a shot from the right side17-27
06:42Jackson StateJames Head snags the defensive board17-27
06:29Jackson StateJohn Kotowski steals the ball from John Pellegrino17-27
06:00MontanaCraig Pagano is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on Craig Pagano, team foul #817-27
SubsMontana
James Carreno (PF), Michael Golden (C)
Douglas Groesbeck, Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State
Richard Laxton (PG), Lenard Battiste (PF)
John Pellegrino, Charlie Thompson
 
05:41Jackson StateLenard Battiste is fouled on the floor by James Carreno - foul #2 on James Carreno, team foul #917-27
SubsMontana
Douglas Groesbeck (PF)
James Carreno
 
SubsJackson State 
05:41Jackson StateLenard Battiste makes the 1st free throw17-28
05:41Jackson StateLenard Battiste makes the 2nd free throw17-29
05:14MontanaMichael Golden hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side17-29
05:12MontanaMichael Golden hits the follow up shot19-29
04:54Jackson StateChristopher Robinson misses the driving attempt in the paint but he's fouled by Merle Murphy - foul #2 on Merle Murphy, team foul #1019-29
SubsMontana
Harry Haley (SG), Robert Matte (SF)
Merle Murphy, John Kotowski
 
SubsJackson State
Daniel Nash (SG), Charlie Thompson (PF)
Jimmy Gautreau, Lenard Battiste
 
04:54Jackson StateChristopher Robinson misses the 1st free throw19-29
04:54Jackson StateChristopher Robinson makes the 2nd free throw19-30
04:36MontanaDaniel Nash is called for the reach on Harry Haley - foul #1 on Daniel Nash, team foul #419-30
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (SF)
Christopher Robinson
 
04:13MontanaJames Head steps in front of the Robert Matte pass19-30
04:01Jackson StateMichael Golden steals the ball from Richard Laxton19-30
03:36MontanaMichael Golden misses the fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on John Pellegrino - foul #1 on John Pellegrino, team foul #519-30
SubsMontana
Merle Murphy (PG), James Carreno (PF)
Paul Vierra, Douglas Groesbeck
 
SubsJackson State
Willie Heard (SF)
James Head
 
03:36MontanaMichael Golden misses the 1st free throw19-30
03:36MontanaMichael Golden makes the 2nd free throw20-30
03:18Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino misses badly on a jumper near the basket but he's hacked by Merle Murphy - foul #3 on Merle Murphy, team foul #1120-30
SubsMontana
Paul Vierra (PG), Craig Pagano (C)
Merle Murphy, Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State 
03:18Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino makes the 1st free throw20-31
03:18Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino makes the 2nd free throw20-32
LineupMontana
 PG - Paul Vierra (tiring) 1 ast.
 SG - Harry Haley (fresh)
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Craig Pagano (fresh)
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - John Pellegrino (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 
02:57MontanaRobert Matte makes the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Harry Haley22-32
02:36Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner22-35
02:19MontanaRobert Matte misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane22-35
02:18MontanaJames Carreno hits the follow up shot24-35
01:56Jackson StateThe short jumper by Willie Heard is denied by Craig Pagano24-35
01:55Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino tips it home24-37
01:44MontanaRobert Matte drills a driving attempt in the paint and he's hacked by Charlie Thompson - foul #1 on Charlie Thompson, team foul #626-37
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
Lenard Battiste (PF), James Head (C)
Charlie Thompson, John Pellegrino
 
01:44MontanaRobert Matte misses the free throw26-37
01:44Jackson StateJames Head pulls down the rebound26-37
01:31Jackson StateDaniel Nash buries a jumper from the right side26-39
01:18MontanaRobert Matte drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line and he's hacked by Willie Heard - foul #2 on Willie Heard, team foul #728-39
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (PG), Jimmy Gautreau (SG)
Richard Laxton, Daniel Nash
 
01:18MontanaRobert Matte misses the free throw28-39
01:18Jackson StateLenard Battiste gets the rebound28-39
01:05Jackson StateJimmy Gautreau misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Paul Vierra - foul #2 on Paul Vierra, team foul #1228-39
SubsMontana
John Kotowski (SF)
Robert Matte
 
SubsJackson State 
01:05Jackson StateJimmy Gautreau makes the 1st free throw28-40
01:05Jackson StateJimmy Gautreau misses the 2nd free throw28-40
01:05MontanaThe rebound goes to John Kotowski28-40
00:43MontanaHarry Haley can't connect on a shot from the right wing28-40
00:42MontanaCraig Pagano gets the offensive rebound28-40
00:29MontanaHarry Haley clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line28-40
00:27Jackson StateJames Head gets the rebound28-40
00:05Jackson StateJimmy Gautreau buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line28-42
00:01MontanaCraig Pagano loses the dribble to Jimmy Gautreau28-42
00:00Jackson StateJimmy Gautreau clanks a fullcourt shot28-42
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMontana
 PG - Paul Vierra (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Harry Haley (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Craig Pagano (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - James Head (fresh) 4 reb.
 
20:00MontanaRobert Matte inbounds the ball28-42
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
19:34MontanaRobert Matte is called for traveling28-42
19:26Jackson StateJames Head is whistled for a carry28-42
19:03MontanaRobert Matte comes up short on the runner from the baseline28-42
19:02MontanaRobert Matte hits the follow up shot30-42
18:42Jackson StateCharlie Thompson misses short on a floater from the right wing30-42
18:41MontanaCraig Pagano grabs the defensive rebound30-42
18:17MontanaHarry Haley can't connect on a turnaround from the left block30-42
18:15MontanaRobert Matte hits the follow up shot32-42
17:59Jackson StateDaniel Nash's pass is intercepted by Paul Vierra32-42
17:35MontanaCraig Pagano is hacked by Richard Laxton - foul #2 on Richard Laxton, team foul #132-42
17:14MontanaRobert Matte misses long on a jumpshot from the right side32-42
17:12Jackson StateDaniel Nash snags the defensive board32-42
16:56Jackson StateCraig Pagano denies the turnaround by James Head32-42
16:54Jackson StateJames Head misses the tip32-42
16:53MontanaHarry Haley gets the rebound32-42
16:24MontanaHarry Haley drills a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Craig Pagano and he's hacked by James Head - foul #1 on James Head, team foul #234-42
SubsMontana
John Kotowski (SF), Douglas Groesbeck (PF), Michael Golden (C)
Robert Matte, James Carreno, Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (SF), Lenard Battiste (PF), Christopher Robinson (C)
Willie Heard, Charlie Thompson, James Head
 
16:24MontanaHarry Haley misses the free throw34-42
16:24MontanaMichael Golden pulls down the offensive rebound34-42
16:09MontanaMichael Golden hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing34-42
16:07Jackson StateLenard Battiste grabs the board34-42
15:52Jackson StateChristopher Robinson connects on the floater from the free throw line34-44
LineupMontana
 PG - Paul Vierra (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Harry Haley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Kotowski (fresh)
 PF - Douglas Groesbeck (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Michael Golden (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Pellegrino (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Lenard Battiste (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Christopher Robinson (fresh) 5 pts.
 
15:30MontanaJohn Kotowski is fouled on the floor by Richard Laxton - foul #3 on Richard Laxton, team foul #334-44
SubsMontana
Merle Murphy (PG)
Paul Vierra
 
SubsJackson State
Jimmy Gautreau (SG), Charlie Thompson (PF)
Daniel Nash, Lenard Battiste
 
15:18MontanaMichael Golden is hacked by John Pellegrino - foul #2 on John Pellegrino, team foul #434-44
14:58MontanaMichael Golden hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block34-44
14:57Jackson StateJimmy Gautreau gets the rebound34-44
14:53Jackson StateDouglas Groesbeck takes the ball from Christopher Robinson34-44
14:36MontanaMichael Golden hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Merle Murphy36-44
14:16Jackson StateRichard Laxton comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side36-44
14:15Jackson StateChristopher Robinson tips it but misses36-44
14:13Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino snags the offensive board36-44
13:59Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino drills a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Richard Laxton36-46
13:34MontanaHarry Haley's floater is tipped away by Jimmy Gautreau36-46
13:32Jackson StateChristopher Robinson gets the rebound36-46
13:03Jackson StateDouglas Groesbeck is called for the reach on Jimmy Gautreau - foul #1 on Douglas Groesbeck, team foul #136-46
SubsMontana
Paul Vierra (SG), Robert Matte (SF), James Carreno (PF), Craig Pagano (C)
Harry Haley, John Kotowski, Douglas Groesbeck, Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State
Daniel Nash (SG), Willie Heard (SF), Lenard Battiste (PF), James Head (C)
Richard Laxton, Jimmy Gautreau, Charlie Thompson, Christopher Robinson
 
12:49Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino is denied on a layup by Robert Matte36-46
12:48MontanaRobert Matte pulls down the rebound36-46
12:27MontanaRobert Matte connects on the jump hook from the baseline and the foul's on Willie Heard - foul #3 on Willie Heard, team foul #538-46
12:27MontanaRobert Matte makes the free throw39-46
12:14Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing39-46
12:13MontanaPaul Vierra grabs the board39-46
11:48MontanaRobert Matte misses long on a jump hook in the lane39-46
11:46Jackson StateDaniel Nash pulls down the rebound39-46
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Paul Vierra (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Craig Pagano (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - John Pellegrino (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Lenard Battiste (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Head (fresh) 5 reb.
 
11:33Jackson StateDaniel Nash is hacked by Paul Vierra - foul #3 on Paul Vierra, team foul #239-46
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
Richard Laxton (PG), Charlie Thompson (PF)
John Pellegrino, Lenard Battiste
 
11:17Jackson StateCharlie Thompson loses the dribble to Paul Vierra39-46
10:54MontanaMerle Murphy clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing39-46
10:52MontanaJames Carreno grabs the offensive board39-46
10:33MontanaMerle Murphy scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner42-46
10:11Jackson StateCharlie Thompson clanks a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Craig Pagano - foul #3 on Craig Pagano, team foul #342-46
SubsMontana
Harry Haley (SG), Douglas Groesbeck (PF), Michael Golden (C)
Merle Murphy, James Carreno, Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State 
10:11Jackson StateCharlie Thompson makes the 1st free throw42-47
10:11Jackson StateCharlie Thompson makes the 2nd free throw42-48
09:47MontanaMichael Golden drills a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Harry Haley and he's hacked by Charlie Thompson - foul #2 on Charlie Thompson, team foul #644-48
SubsMontana
John Kotowski (SF)
Robert Matte
 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (SF), Christopher Robinson (C)
Willie Heard, James Head
 
09:47MontanaMichael Golden misses the free throw44-48
09:47Jackson StateCharlie Thompson gets the rebound44-48
09:32Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino's floater is tipped away by Michael Golden44-48
09:31MontanaMichael Golden grabs the defensive rebound44-48
09:05MontanaMichael Golden dunks the ball on a nice dish by John Kotowski46-48
08:40Jackson StateCharlie Thompson is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Charlie Thompson, team foul #746-48
SubsMontana
Merle Murphy (PG), Robert Matte (SF), James Carreno (PF), Craig Pagano (C)
Paul Vierra, John Kotowski, Douglas Groesbeck, Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State
James Head (C)
Christopher Robinson
 
08:19MontanaCraig Pagano is called for a charge - foul #4 on Craig Pagano, team foul #446-48
SubsMontana
Michael Golden (C)
Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State
Willie Heard (SF), Lenard Battiste (PF)
Daniel Nash, Charlie Thompson
 
07:56Jackson StateJames Head misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away46-48
07:55MontanaMichael Golden grabs the board46-48
07:35MontanaMerle Murphy can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away46-48
07:34Jackson StateJames Head grabs the defensive rebound46-48
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Harry Haley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Golden (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - John Pellegrino (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Lenard Battiste (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Head (fresh) 6 reb.
 
07:18Jackson StateJames Head banks in the layup and he's fouled by Michael Golden - foul #1 on Michael Golden, team foul #546-50
SubsMontana
Craig Pagano (C)
Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State
Daniel Nash (SG), Charlie Thompson (PF)
Richard Laxton, Lenard Battiste
 
07:18Jackson StateJames Head misses the free throw46-50
07:18MontanaThe rebound goes to James Carreno46-50
06:55MontanaRobert Matte misses long on a fadeaway in the paint46-50
06:54MontanaHarry Haley tips it home48-50
06:33Jackson StateJames Head hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Merle Murphy - foul #4 on Merle Murphy, team foul #648-50
SubsMontana
Paul Vierra (SG), John Kotowski (SF), Douglas Groesbeck (PF)
Harry Haley, Robert Matte, James Carreno
 
SubsJackson State
Richard Laxton (PG)
John Pellegrino
 
06:33Jackson StateJames Head misses the 1st free throw48-50
06:33Jackson StateJames Head makes the 2nd free throw48-51
06:16MontanaMerle Murphy misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner48-51
06:14Jackson StateJames Head gets the rebound48-51
05:59Jackson StateWillie Heard misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing48-51
05:58MontanaMerle Murphy pulls down the rebound48-51
05:33MontanaMerle Murphy misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away48-51
05:31Jackson StateDaniel Nash pulls down the rebound48-51
05:12Jackson StateDaniel Nash clanks a shot from the free throw line48-51
05:10Jackson StateCharlie Thompson tips it home48-53
04:50MontanaPaul Vierra connects on the 3 from the right corner51-53
04:36Jackson StateCharlie Thompson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Richard Laxton51-55
04:36MontanaMontana calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)51-55
SubsMontana
Harry Haley (SG), Robert Matte (SF), James Carreno (PF)
Paul Vierra, John Kotowski, Douglas Groesbeck
 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (C)
James Head
 
04:23MontanaRobert Matte comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane51-55
04:22Jackson StateCharlie Thompson gets the rebound51-55
04:05Jackson StateRichard Laxton's pass is intercepted by Harry Haley51-55
03:43MontanaMerle Murphy scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Harry Haley54-55
03:24Jackson StateWillie Heard is hacked by Harry Haley - foul #3 on Harry Haley, team foul #754-55
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
James Head (C)
John Pellegrino
 
03:24Jackson StateWillie Heard makes the 1st free throw54-56
03:24Jackson StateWillie Heard misses the 2nd free throw54-56
03:24MontanaCraig Pagano grabs the board54-56
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fresh) 19 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Harry Haley (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Craig Pagano (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - James Head (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb.
 
02:55MontanaRichard Laxton takes the ball from Merle Murphy54-56
02:42Jackson StateRichard Laxton hits the finger roll set up by Charlie Thompson54-58
02:24MontanaHarry Haley makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Robert Matte and he's hacked by Willie Heard - foul #4 on Willie Heard, team foul #856-58
SubsMontana
Paul Vierra (PG), Michael Golden (C)
Merle Murphy, Craig Pagano
 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (SF)
Willie Heard
 
02:24MontanaHarry Haley makes the free throw57-58
02:07Jackson StateThe jump hook by Charlie Thompson is blocked by James Carreno57-58
02:05MontanaHarry Haley gets the rebound57-58
02:05MontanaMontana calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)57-58
SubsMontana
Merle Murphy (PG)
Paul Vierra
 
SubsJackson State 
01:48MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 3pt jumper from straight away60-58
01:34Jackson StateJames Head connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away60-61
01:17MontanaMerle Murphy misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing60-61
01:16Jackson StateThe rebound goes to Charlie Thompson60-61
01:12Jackson StateDaniel Nash can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner60-61
01:11Jackson StateJames Head hits the follow up shot60-63
00:47MontanaHarry Haley connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Merle Murphy62-63
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
00:20Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing62-63
00:19Jackson StateCharlie Thompson grabs the offensive rebound62-63
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
00:18Jackson StateJames Carreno is called for the reach on Charlie Thompson - foul #3 on James Carreno, team foul #862-63
SubsMontana
Craig Pagano (C)
Michael Golden
 
SubsJackson State
Willie Heard (SF)
John Pellegrino
 
00:18Jackson StateCharlie Thompson misses the 1st free throw62-63
00:18MontanaCraig Pagano pulls down the rebound62-63
00:13MontanaMerle Murphy blows the layup but he's fouled by Richard Laxton - foul #4 on Richard Laxton, team foul #962-63
00:13MontanaMerle Murphy misses the 1st free throw62-63
00:13MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 2nd free throw63-63
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
00:00Jackson StateThe jumper by Daniel Nash is denied by James Carreno63-63
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMontana
 PG - Merle Murphy (fresh) 23 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Harry Haley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Robert Matte (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Craig Pagano (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - Richard Laxton (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf.
 C - James Head (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 
05:00MontanaRobert Matte wins the tip63-63
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
04:43MontanaMerle Murphy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing63-63
04:42MontanaHarry Haley grabs the offensive board63-63
04:22MontanaMerle Murphy is fouled on the floor by Richard Laxton - foul #5 on Richard Laxton, team foul #1063-63
SubsMontana 
SubsJackson State
John Pellegrino (PG)
Richard Laxton
 
04:22MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 1st free throw64-63
04:22MontanaMerle Murphy makes the 2nd free throw65-63
04:02Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino lays it up and in and the foul's on Merle Murphy - foul #5 on Merle Murphy, team foul #965-65
SubsMontana
Paul Vierra (PG)
Merle Murphy
 
SubsJackson State 
04:02Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino makes the free throw65-66
03:45MontanaHarry Haley connects on the jumper from the baseline67-66
03:25Jackson StateJames Head is hacked by Robert Matte - foul #2 on Robert Matte, team foul #1067-66
03:25Jackson StateJames Head misses the 1st free throw67-66
03:25Jackson StateJames Head makes the 2nd free throw67-67
03:00MontanaRobert Matte buries a turnaround near the basket set up by Paul Vierra69-67
02:39Jackson StateCharlie Thompson scores on a floater from the right wing set up by Willie Heard69-69
02:20MontanaRobert Matte misses short on a floater from the right block69-69
02:19MontanaCraig Pagano tips it in71-69
02:04Jackson StateJames Head hits a shot from the right wing71-71
01:41MontanaHarry Haley misses badly on a turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Daniel Nash - foul #2 on Daniel Nash, team foul #1171-71
01:41MontanaHarry Haley makes the 1st free throw72-71
01:41MontanaHarry Haley makes the 2nd free throw73-71
01:21Jackson StateJames Head comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing73-71
01:19MontanaJames Carreno pulls down the rebound73-71
00:53MontanaCraig Pagano scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane75-71
LineupMontana
 PG - Paul Vierra (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Harry Haley (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Robert Matte (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Carreno (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Craig Pagano (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupJackson State
 PG - John Pellegrino (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Daniel Nash (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Heard (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - Charlie Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf.
 C - James Head (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb.
 
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
00:38Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino misses the jumpshot from the left side75-71
00:37MontanaRobert Matte pulls down the rebound75-71
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:35MontanaJohn Pellegrino is called for the reach on Robert Matte in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Pellegrino, team foul #1275-71
00:35MontanaRobert Matte makes the 1st free throw76-71
00:35MontanaRobert Matte makes the 2nd free throw77-71
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:28Jackson StateRobert Matte steals it from Willie Heard77-71
00:24MontanaPaul Vierra banks in the layup on a nice dish by Robert Matte79-71
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:17Jackson StateJohn Pellegrino misses the 3 pointer from the left corner79-71
00:16MontanaRobert Matte grabs the board79-71
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:13MontanaJohn Pellegrino is called for the reach on Robert Matte in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Pellegrino, team foul #1379-71
00:13MontanaRobert Matte makes the 1st free throw80-71
00:13MontanaRobert Matte makes the 2nd free throw81-71
00:06Jackson StateJames Head drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Willie Heard81-73
Game PlanMontanaMontana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) 
Game PlanJackson StateJackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:00MontanaPaul Vierra runs out the clock81-73