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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
National Tournament Round 1 Knight
LSU fatchance
Michigan State Keegee33
Final -
 2/16/2026
81
  1 2 F
LSU 44 37 81
Michigan State 43 29 72
72
LSU (17-14, 6-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLouis Borja 20 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 1 3 0
cJoe Tye 25 2-4 0-0 0-0 4 8 0 0 3 2 1 4
sfRonald Rochon 32 8-15 0-0 5-8 2 7 3 3 0 1 0 21
sgJohn Ferrero 29 7-18 4-11 3-3 0 2 3 4 2 0 1 21
pgJames Clayton 29 4-11 3-7 4-4 2 5 5 1 0 0 1 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfSteven Kinman 22 6-11 3-6 1-2 0 0 2 1 3 0 2 16
cGrant Kirkwood 18 1-2 0-0 0-1 3 6 0 1 0 0 3 2
pfDonald Kantor 16 1-1 0-0 0-1 1 4 1 0 0 0 2 2
pfFrank Laurel 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Totals 200 29-62 10-24 13-19 13 36 15 11 8 4 15 81
Percentages   .468 .417 .684                

Michigan State (19-10, 9-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam Jenkins 22 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 2 1 1 3 2
pfWillie Sessions 24 5-6 0-0 1-2 2 9 1 1 1 1 2 11
sfLarry Freese 24 5-6 0-0 2-4 1 6 0 1 0 0 1 12
sgJoseph Lassiter 23 3-7 1-3 1-2 0 1 4 1 1 0 2 8
pgJames Pell 24 7-19 4-11 1-2 1 1 5 2 1 0 3 19
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfMason Littrell 18 3-7 0-0 1-1 3 10 0 1 0 0 1 7
sgLeandro Romano 17 2-5 0-2 0-0 1 2 2 1 2 0 2 4
pgRodney Brown 16 2-6 0-2 2-2 3 3 4 4 0 0 0 6
pfJeffrey Twyman 16 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0
sfGene Bell 16 1-4 0-0 1-1 1 1 2 1 1 0 2 3
Totals 200 29-65 5-18 9-14 14 38 19 14 7 3 17 72
Percentages   .446 .278 .643                

LSU
44
16-32
5-15
7-9
8
19
8
6
1
0
10
14
10
12
2
12
37
13-30
5-9
6-10
5
17
7
5
7
4
5
14
14
5
6
8
81
29-62
10-24
13-19
13
36
15
11
8
4
15
28
24
17
8
20
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
MSU
43
16-30
4-12
7-10
4
14
12
6
4
1
8
14
9
6
12
16
29
13-35
1-6
2-4
10
24
7
8
3
2
9
16
3
10
13
4
72
29-65
5-18
9-14
14
38
19
14
7
3
17
30
12
16
25
20
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg John Ferrero LSU
21 Points, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fresh)
 SG - John Ferrero (fresh)
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh)
 PF - Joe Tye (fresh)
 C - Louis Borja (fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh)
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh)
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
20:00Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins wins the tip0-0
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
19:41Michigan StateJames Pell clanks a 3 from the right wing0-0
19:40LSUJohn Ferrero grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:35LSUJohn Ferrero clanks a jump hook from the right block0-0
19:33Michigan StateLarry Freese grabs the board0-0
19:29Michigan StateJames Pell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing0-0
19:27LSULouis Borja pulls down the rebound0-0
19:05LSUWillie Sessions takes the ball from James Clayton0-0
19:01Michigan StateJames Pell misses the shot from the left side0-0
19:00LSUThe rebound goes to James Clayton0-0
18:38LSUJames Clayton misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner0-0
18:36Michigan StateLarry Freese pulls down the rebound0-0
18:30Michigan StateWillie Sessions connects on the runner from the right block on a great pass from Joseph Lassiter0-2
18:14LSUJohn Ferrero's floater is knocked away by William Jenkins0-2
18:12LSULouis Borja pulls down the offensive rebound0-2
17:59LSURonald Rochon can't connect on a runner from the right block but the foul's on Larry Freese - foul #1 on Larry Freese, team foul #10-2
SubsLSU 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
17:59LSURonald Rochon makes the 1st free throw1-2
17:59LSURonald Rochon makes the 2nd free throw2-2
17:35Michigan StateLeandro Romano is fouled on the floor by Louis Borja - foul #1 on Louis Borja, team foul #12-2
17:12Michigan StateMason Littrell is hacked by Louis Borja - foul #2 on Louis Borja, team foul #22-2
SubsLSU
Grant Kirkwood (C)
Louis Borja
 
SubsMichigan State 
17:00Michigan StateMason Littrell misses short on a jumpshot from the left side2-2
16:58Michigan StateRodney Brown grabs the offensive rebound2-2
16:46Michigan StateJohn Ferrero takes the ball from Rodney Brown2-2
16:42LSURonald Rochon banks in the layup on a nice dish by John Ferrero4-2
16:35Michigan StateMason Littrell misses the jumpshot from the right wing4-2
16:34LSUJames Clayton grabs the defensive rebound4-2
16:18LSUJohn Ferrero knocks in the 3 from the left corner7-2
16:12Michigan StateGene Bell travels with the ball7-2
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
15:58LSUJames Clayton clanks a 3 from the left wing7-2
15:57Michigan StateWillie Sessions grabs the defensive rebound7-2
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fresh)
 SG - John Ferrero (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Donald Kantor (fresh)
 C - Grant Kirkwood (fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
15:43Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter can't connect on a fadeaway in the paint7-2
15:42LSUGrant Kirkwood snags the defensive board7-2
15:29LSUJames Clayton misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by William Jenkins - foul #1 on William Jenkins, team foul #27-2
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (SG)
John Ferrero
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
15:29LSUJames Clayton makes the 1st free throw8-2
15:29LSUJames Clayton makes the 2nd free throw9-2
15:16Michigan StateMason Littrell buries a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Rodney Brown and the foul's on Grant Kirkwood - foul #1 on Grant Kirkwood, team foul #39-4
15:16Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the free throw9-5
14:54LSUSteven Kinman hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from James Clayton12-5
14:47Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman is fouled on the floor by Donald Kantor - foul #1 on Donald Kantor, team foul #412-5
SubsLSU
John Ferrero (SG), Frank Laurel (SF)
James Clayton, Ronald Rochon
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
14:29Michigan StateLarry Freese hits a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by James Pell12-7
14:18LSUJoseph Lassiter steals it from Grant Kirkwood12-7
14:13Michigan StateJames Pell connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Joseph Lassiter12-10
13:57LSUJohn Ferrero is fouled on the floor by Joseph Lassiter - foul #1 on Joseph Lassiter, team foul #312-10
SubsLSU
Ronald Rochon (SF), Joe Tye (PF)
Frank Laurel, Grant Kirkwood
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
13:43LSUJohn Ferrero comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing12-10
13:41LSUThe offensive rebound goes to Joe Tye12-10
13:24LSUJohn Ferrero loses the dribble to Leandro Romano12-10
13:14Michigan StateLeandro Romano buries a floater from the right wing set up by Rodney Brown12-12
13:01LSUSteven Kinman knocks in the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Ronald Rochon14-12
12:56Michigan StateLeandro Romano misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing14-12
12:54Michigan StateMason Littrell tips it back up and in14-14
12:35LSUJohn Ferrero travels with the ball14-14
SubsLSU
James Clayton (PG), Grant Kirkwood (C)
John Ferrero, Donald Kantor
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
12:23Michigan StateJames Pell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds14-14
SubsLSU
John Ferrero (SG)
Steven Kinman
 
SubsMichigan State 
12:08LSURonald Rochon makes the jumper from the left side on a great pass from James Clayton16-14
11:58Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from James Pell16-17
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Ferrero (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Joe Tye (fresh)
 C - Grant Kirkwood (fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
11:44LSUJoe Tye misses short on a shot from the left block16-17
11:43LSUGrant Kirkwood tips it back up and in18-17
11:38Michigan StateJames Pell scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Willie Sessions18-20
11:10LSURonald Rochon hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block18-20
11:09Michigan StateLarry Freese grabs the board18-20
11:04Michigan StateLarry Freese knocks in the fadeaway near the basket set up by James Pell18-22
10:54LSUJoe Tye is fouled on the floor by Willie Sessions - foul #1 on Willie Sessions, team foul #418-22
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (SG), Frank Laurel (SF)
John Ferrero, Ronald Rochon
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
10:41LSUSteven Kinman misses the jump hook near the basket but the foul's on Mason Littrell - foul #1 on Mason Littrell, team foul #518-22
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
10:41LSUSteven Kinman makes the 1st free throw19-22
10:41LSUSteven Kinman misses the 2nd free throw19-22
10:41Michigan StateThe rebound goes to William Jenkins19-22
10:27Michigan StateLeandro Romano is fouled on the floor by Steven Kinman - foul #1 on Steven Kinman, team foul #519-22
SubsLSU 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
10:05Michigan StateRodney Brown hits a floater from the right wing19-24
09:48LSUSteven Kinman misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner19-24
09:47LSUGrant Kirkwood gets the offensive rebound19-24
09:32LSUJeffrey Twyman is called for the reach on Donald Kantor - foul #1 on Jeffrey Twyman, team foul #619-24
SubsLSU
Ronald Rochon (SF)
Frank Laurel
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
09:07LSURonald Rochon clanks a shot from just outside the lane19-24
09:06Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter grabs the defensive rebound19-24
08:59Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line19-24
08:57LSUGrant Kirkwood pulls down the rebound19-24
08:40LSUSteven Kinman loses the dribble to James Pell19-24
08:36Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter jams it on a great pass from James Pell19-26
08:15LSURonald Rochon misses the jump hook from the left block19-26
08:13LSUJames Clayton gets the offensive rebound19-26
08:08LSURonald Rochon misses short on a floater from the left side but he's hacked by William Jenkins - foul #2 on William Jenkins, team foul #719-26
SubsLSU
John Ferrero (SG), Joe Tye (PF)
Steven Kinman, Donald Kantor
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
08:08LSURonald Rochon makes the 1st free throw20-26
08:08LSURonald Rochon makes the 2nd free throw21-26
07:58Michigan StateGene Bell misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane21-26
07:57Michigan StateGene Bell grabs the offensive board21-26
07:40Michigan StateRodney Brown scores on a runner near the basket on a great pass from Leandro Romano21-28
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Ferrero (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Joe Tye (fresh)
 C - Grant Kirkwood (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh)
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh) 5 pts.
 
07:23LSUJohn Ferrero buries a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by James Clayton23-28
07:03Michigan StateRodney Brown is whistled for a carry23-28
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (PG), Frank Laurel (PF)
James Clayton, Grant Kirkwood
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman
 
06:41LSUJohn Ferrero comes up short on the 3 from the left corner23-28
06:40Michigan StateMason Littrell snags the defensive board23-28
06:29Michigan StateLarry Freese is called for traveling23-28
SubsLSU
Louis Borja (C)
Frank Laurel
 
SubsMichigan State
William Jenkins (C)
Mason Littrell
 
06:13LSUJohn Ferrero drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing26-28
05:51Michigan StateLarry Freese blows the layup but he's fouled by Joe Tye - foul #1 on Joe Tye, team foul #626-28
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Willie Sessions
 
05:51Michigan StateLarry Freese misses the 1st free throw26-28
05:51Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the 2nd free throw26-29
05:31LSURonald Rochon hits a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Steven Kinman28-29
05:05Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the jumpshot from the right side28-31
04:39LSUSteven Kinman knocks in the floater in the lane on a nice dish by John Ferrero30-31
04:25Michigan StateLeandro Romano comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away30-31
04:23LSURonald Rochon snags the defensive board30-31
04:08LSUJohn Ferrero misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing30-31
04:07LSURonald Rochon tips it in32-31
03:47Michigan StateRodney Brown misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner32-31
03:45LSURonald Rochon grabs the board32-31
03:41LSUSteven Kinman comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing32-31
03:39LSUDonald Kantor tips it in34-31
LineupLSU
 PG - Steven Kinman (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - John Ferrero (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Donald Kantor (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Louis Borja (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
03:30Michigan StateLeandro Romano is whistled for traveling34-31
SubsLSU
James Clayton (PG), Frank Laurel (SF), Joe Tye (PF)
Steven Kinman, Ronald Rochon, Donald Kantor
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Jeffrey Twyman, William Jenkins
 
03:13LSUJames Clayton buries a 3pt shot from the right wing37-31
02:53Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses long on a jumper from close range but the foul's on Louis Borja - foul #3 on Louis Borja, team foul #737-31
SubsLSU
Grant Kirkwood (C)
Louis Borja
 
SubsMichigan State 
02:53Michigan StateWillie Sessions makes the 1st free throw37-32
02:53Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses the 2nd free throw37-32
02:53LSUGrant Kirkwood pulls down the rebound37-32
02:45LSUJohn Ferrero is whistled for traveling37-32
02:30Michigan StateJames Pell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner37-32
02:29Michigan StateWillie Sessions hits the follow up shot37-34
02:04LSUJohn Ferrero comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away37-34
02:02Michigan StateWillie Sessions grabs the defensive rebound37-34
01:55Michigan StateGene Bell drills a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Pell out of a doubleteam and he's hacked by Frank Laurel - foul #1 on Frank Laurel, team foul #837-36
SubsLSU
Ronald Rochon (SF)
Frank Laurel
 
SubsMichigan State
William Jenkins (C)
Mason Littrell
 
01:55Michigan StateGene Bell makes the free throw37-37
01:44LSUJohn Ferrero misses badly on a 3 from the right wing37-37
01:43LSUJoe Tye hits the follow up shot39-37
01:28Michigan StateJames Pell works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Gene Bell39-40
01:21LSUJames Clayton hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Ronald Rochon42-40
01:03Michigan StateJames Pell splits the doubleteam but misses short on a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by James Clayton - foul #1 on James Clayton, team foul #942-40
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (SG)
John Ferrero
 
SubsMichigan State
Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF)
Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell
 
01:03Michigan StateJames Pell makes the 1st free throw42-41
01:03Michigan StateJames Pell misses the 2nd free throw42-41
01:03LSUJoe Tye grabs the board42-41
00:49LSUJames Clayton misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing42-41
00:47Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Willie Sessions42-41
00:41Michigan StateJames Pell misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away42-41
00:39LSURonald Rochon gets the rebound42-41
00:23LSUGrant Kirkwood is hacked by Leandro Romano - foul #1 on Leandro Romano, team foul #842-41
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
00:23LSUGrant Kirkwood misses the 1st free throw42-41
00:23Michigan StateMason Littrell grabs the board42-41
00:17Michigan StateRodney Brown is hacked by Grant Kirkwood - foul #2 on Grant Kirkwood, team foul #1042-41
SubsLSU 
SubsMichigan State
Willie Sessions (PF)
Jeffrey Twyman
 
00:17Michigan StateRodney Brown makes the 1st free throw42-42
00:17Michigan StateRodney Brown makes the 2nd free throw42-43
00:01LSURonald Rochon scores on a jumper from the left side44-43
00:00Michigan StateRodney Brown hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot44-43
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - John Ferrero (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Joe Tye (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Louis Borja (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
20:00LSURonald Rochon inbounds the ball44-43
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
19:44LSUJames Clayton hits a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Ronald Rochon46-43
19:28Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter's pass is intercepted by John Ferrero46-43
19:25LSUJohn Ferrero banks in the layup48-43
19:05Michigan StateJoe Tye takes the ball from William Jenkins48-43
18:48LSURonald Rochon banks in the layup50-43
18:36Michigan StateJames Pell comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away50-43
18:34LSULouis Borja snags the defensive board50-43
18:14LSURonald Rochon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds50-43
SubsLSU 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
17:58Michigan StateGene Bell is open but comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing50-43
17:57LSUJames Clayton snags the defensive board50-43
17:37LSUJames Clayton misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing50-43
17:36Michigan StateMason Littrell grabs the board50-43
17:31Michigan StateLeandro Romano is fouled on the floor by John Ferrero - foul #1 on John Ferrero, team foul #150-43
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State 
17:22Michigan StateLeandro Romano comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane50-43
17:20LSUThe rebound goes to Ronald Rochon50-43
17:01LSUGene Bell is called for the reach on John Ferrero - foul #1 on Gene Bell, team foul #150-43
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (SG), Grant Kirkwood (C)
John Ferrero, Louis Borja
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG)
Rodney Brown
 
16:55LSUSteven Kinman comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline50-43
16:53Michigan StateLeandro Romano grabs the board50-43
16:48Michigan StateJames Pell connects on the floater from the right wing set up by Jeffrey Twyman50-45
16:31LSUJames Clayton comes up short on the floater from the right side50-45
16:30Michigan StateMason Littrell grabs the board50-45
16:23Michigan StateRonald Rochon denies the turnaround by James Pell50-45
16:22Michigan StateMason Littrell can't tip it in50-45
16:20Michigan StateMason Littrell pulls down the offensive rebound50-45
16:05Michigan StateJames Pell clanks a floater from the left wing50-45
16:04Michigan StateLeandro Romano tips it back up and in50-47
15:56LSUGene Bell takes the ball from Ronald Rochon50-47
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Steven Kinman (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Donald Kantor (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Grant Kirkwood (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh)
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 
15:49Michigan StateDonald Kantor is called for the reach on Leandro Romano - foul #2 on Donald Kantor, team foul #250-47
SubsLSU
John Ferrero (SG), Frank Laurel (SF), Joe Tye (PF), Louis Borja (C)
James Clayton, Ronald Rochon, Donald Kantor, Grant Kirkwood
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
15:34Michigan StateLarry Freese misses badly on a shot from the right side but he's hacked by Frank Laurel - foul #2 on Frank Laurel, team foul #350-47
15:34Michigan StateLarry Freese misses the 1st free throw50-47
15:34Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the 2nd free throw50-48
15:17LSULouis Borja loses the ball out of bounds50-48
14:56Michigan StateJoe Tye steals it from Rodney Brown50-48
14:27LSUJohn Ferrero comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Willie Sessions - foul #2 on Willie Sessions, team foul #250-48
SubsLSU
James Clayton (PG), Ronald Rochon (SF)
Steven Kinman, Frank Laurel
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Rodney Brown, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions
 
14:27LSUJohn Ferrero makes the 1st free throw51-48
14:27LSUJohn Ferrero makes the 2nd free throw52-48
14:11Michigan StateThe jump hook by Joseph Lassiter is blocked by Louis Borja52-48
14:09LSUThe rebound goes to Ronald Rochon52-48
13:52LSUJohn Ferrero hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by James Clayton55-48
13:47Michigan StateGene Bell's layup is rejected by Joe Tye55-48
13:45LSUJoe Tye gets the rebound55-48
13:28LSUJohn Ferrero comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing55-48
13:26LSUJoe Tye can't tip it in55-48
13:25Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins grabs the board55-48
13:21Michigan StateJames Pell shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 from the left corner55-48
13:20Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman can't tip it in55-48
13:19LSUJohn Ferrero gets the rebound55-48
13:12LSUJeffrey Twyman denies the turnaround by John Ferrero55-48
13:11Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman pulls down the rebound55-48
13:07Michigan StateJames Pell is doubleteamed and loses the dribble to Joe Tye55-48
12:49LSURonald Rochon can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Gene Bell - foul #2 on Gene Bell, team foul #355-48
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (SG), Donald Kantor (PF), Grant Kirkwood (C)
John Ferrero, Joe Tye, Louis Borja
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, William Jenkins
 
12:49LSURonald Rochon misses the 1st free throw55-48
12:49LSURonald Rochon misses the 2nd free throw55-48
12:49Michigan StateWillie Sessions gets the rebound55-48
12:25Michigan StateMason Littrell misses short on a jump hook near the basket55-48
12:23Michigan StateRodney Brown misses the tip55-48
12:21Michigan StateLarry Freese hits the follow up shot55-50
11:55LSUSteven Kinman clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing55-50
11:54Michigan StateLarry Freese grabs the board55-50
LineupLSU
 PG - James Clayton (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Steven Kinman (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Donald Kantor (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Grant Kirkwood (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 
11:48Michigan StateMason Littrell drills a jump hook in the paint set up by Rodney Brown55-52
11:32LSUJames Clayton comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner55-52
11:30Michigan StateMason Littrell grabs the defensive rebound55-52
11:23Michigan StateLarry Freese misses the turnaround in the paint55-52
11:22LSUDonald Kantor grabs the defensive rebound55-52
10:59LSURonald Rochon's fadeaway is rejected by Willie Sessions55-52
10:57LSUGrant Kirkwood tips it but misses55-52
10:55Michigan StateWillie Sessions snags the defensive board55-52
10:49Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the floater in the paint set up by Rodney Brown55-54
10:44LSULeandro Romano steals the ball from Ronald Rochon55-54
10:41Michigan StateWillie Sessions lays it in on a nice dish by Leandro Romano55-56
10:26LSURonald Rochon misses short on a fadeaway from the left side55-56
10:25LSURonald Rochon gets the offensive rebound55-56
10:06LSUJames Clayton connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner58-56
09:45Michigan StateGrant Kirkwood is called for the reach on Larry Freese - foul #3 on Grant Kirkwood, team foul #458-56
SubsLSU
John Ferrero (SG), Frank Laurel (SF), Joe Tye (PF), Louis Borja (C)
Steven Kinman, Ronald Rochon, Donald Kantor, Grant Kirkwood
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Mason Littrell
 
09:34Michigan StateJoe Tye swats the short shot by Jeffrey Twyman58-56
09:32Michigan StateJames Pell gets the offensive rebound58-56
09:21Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line58-58
08:59LSUJohn Ferrero hits a 3 pointer from the right wing61-58
08:48Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins can't connect on a jump hook in the lane61-58
08:46LSUJoe Tye snags the defensive board61-58
08:33LSUJames Pell is called for the reach on James Clayton - foul #1 on James Pell, team foul #461-58
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (PG), Ronald Rochon (SF)
James Clayton, Frank Laurel
 
SubsMichigan State
Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF)
Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman
 
08:15LSUWilliam Jenkins steals the ball from John Ferrero61-58
07:46Michigan StateSteven Kinman steals it from Willie Sessions61-58
07:41LSURonald Rochon lays it up and in on a nice dish by Steven Kinman63-58
LineupLSU
 PG - Steven Kinman (fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - John Ferrero (fresh) 18 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Ronald Rochon (fresh) 18 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Joe Tye (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 3 stl.
 C - Louis Borja (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:37Michigan StateJames Pell shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side63-58
07:35Michigan StateWillie Sessions hits the follow up shot63-60
07:26LSURonald Rochon clanks a floater from the left side63-60
07:25LSUJoe Tye tips it back up and in65-60
07:04Michigan StateJames Pell hits a floater from the right wing65-62
06:39LSUJohn Ferrero is hacked by Joseph Lassiter - foul #2 on Joseph Lassiter, team foul #565-62
SubsLSU
James Clayton (PG), Donald Kantor (PF), Grant Kirkwood (C)
Steven Kinman, Joe Tye, Louis Borja
 
SubsMichigan State
Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, William Jenkins
 
06:25LSURonald Rochon dunks the ball on a nice dish by John Ferrero67-62
05:56Michigan StateJames Pell shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the shot from the right side67-62
05:54LSUDonald Kantor gets the rebound67-62
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
05:33LSUJohn Ferrero comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing67-62
05:32Michigan StateMason Littrell gets the rebound67-62
05:26Michigan StateJames Pell evades the doubleteam and hits a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Gene Bell67-64
04:57LSURonald Rochon can't connect on a floater from the right side67-64
04:56Michigan StateMason Littrell pulls down the rebound67-64
04:51Michigan StateJames Pell shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing67-64
04:50LSUDonald Kantor grabs the board67-64
04:29LSUJohn Ferrero buries a runner from the right block on a great pass from Donald Kantor and he's fouled by Leandro Romano - foul #2 on Leandro Romano, team foul #669-64
SubsLSU
Steven Kinman (PG), Frank Laurel (SF), Joe Tye (PF), Louis Borja (C)
James Clayton, Ronald Rochon, Donald Kantor, Grant Kirkwood
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
04:29LSUJohn Ferrero makes the free throw70-64
04:10Michigan StateSteven Kinman takes the ball from William Jenkins70-64
04:07LSUSteven Kinman hits the finger roll72-64
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
03:46Michigan StateRodney Brown can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing72-64
03:45LSUJoe Tye pulls down the rebound72-64
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
LineupLSU
 PG - Steven Kinman (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - John Ferrero (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Frank Laurel (fresh)
 PF - Joe Tye (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 3 stl.
 C - Louis Borja (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:16LSUSteven Kinman hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Frank Laurel75-64
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
03:05Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses the 3pt jumper from straight away75-64
03:04Michigan StateRodney Brown grabs the offensive board75-64
02:52Michigan StateRodney Brown throws a bad pass out of bounds75-64
SubsLSU
James Clayton (PG), Ronald Rochon (SF)
John Ferrero, Frank Laurel
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions
 
02:23LSURonald Rochon misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by William Jenkins - foul #3 on William Jenkins, team foul #775-64
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman
 
02:23LSURonald Rochon misses the 1st free throw75-64
02:23LSURonald Rochon makes the 2nd free throw76-64
02:08Michigan StateWillie Sessions scores on a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Joseph Lassiter76-66
02:08LSULSU calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)76-66
SubsLSU
Joe Tye (PF)
Donald Kantor
 
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Mason Littrell (C)
Rodney Brown, William Jenkins
 
01:40LSUSteven Kinman misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing76-66
01:39LSUJames Clayton misses the tip76-66
01:38Michigan StateWillie Sessions snags the defensive board76-66
01:34Michigan StateSteven Kinman picks off the pass by Mason Littrell76-66
01:15LSUSteven Kinman makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by James Clayton79-66
00:52Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing but he's fouled by Steven Kinman - foul #2 on Steven Kinman, team foul #579-66
SubsLSU
John Ferrero (SG)
Steven Kinman
 
SubsMichigan State
William Jenkins (C)
Mason Littrell
 
00:52Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses the 1st free throw79-66
00:52Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter makes the 2nd free throw79-67
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
00:29LSUJohn Ferrero can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing79-67
00:28Michigan StateWillie Sessions snags the defensive board79-67
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
00:23Michigan StateJames Pell makes the contested 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Joseph Lassiter79-70
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:20LSUJames Clayton is fouled in the backcourt by James Pell - foul #2 on James Pell, team foul #879-70
SubsLSU
Donald Kantor (PF)
Joe Tye
 
SubsMichigan State 
00:20LSUJames Clayton makes the 1st free throw80-70
00:20LSUJames Clayton makes the 2nd free throw81-70
00:14Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway jumper from the right side81-70
00:12Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins tips it in81-72
00:09LSUJames Pell is called for the reach on Donald Kantor in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Pell, team foul #981-72
00:09LSUDonald Kantor misses the 1st free throw81-72
00:09Michigan StateLarry Freese gets the rebound81-72
00:04Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner81-72
00:03LSULouis Borja grabs the defensive rebound81-72
Game PlanLSULSU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
00:00LSUJames Clayton runs out the clock81-72