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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tournament Round 1 Tarkanian
Troy Sim AI
Louisiana Tech Sim AI
Final -
 2/21/2026
75
  1 2 F
Troy 37 38 75
Louisiana Tech 34 47 81
81
Troy (10-17, 6-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEric North 18 2-6 0-2 1-1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 5
pfMichael Roth 24 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 0 1 1 2 2
sfMelvin Merced 21 4-8 0-2 0-2 3 5 1 0 0 0 2 8
sgEfren Smolenski 21 5-11 2-5 0-0 4 6 3 2 3 0 5 12
pgJason Durfee 26 4-10 2-5 4-5 1 1 3 3 2 0 4 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgMike Arant 19 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 1 3 2 0 0 4 5
sfJohn Leach 16 1-2 0-1 2-2 1 5 0 1 1 1 1 4
pgJames James 16 3-10 1-5 2-2 1 3 5 1 0 0 2 9
pfGeorge O'Shaughnessy 15 2-6 1-2 4-4 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 9
cGreg Day 12 2-5 0-2 1-2 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 5
sgJames White 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
sfJohn Anderson 4 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 2 1 1 0 1 2
Totals 200 27-65 7-27 14-18 13 36 18 12 9 4 24 75
Percentages   .415 .259 .778                

Louisiana Tech (15-15, 8-8)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEddie Cooper 22 4-7 1-3 3-4 2 6 1 1 0 1 3 12
pfWillie Rodgers 20 2-4 0-0 1-2 5 7 1 0 0 1 1 5
sfPaul Hazinski 26 5-10 0-2 3-4 0 9 3 3 0 0 1 13
sgAndrew Choate 22 4-9 1-3 2-5 1 1 6 1 1 0 3 11
pgBrian Crosier 23 1-4 0-1 0-0 0 0 5 1 1 0 2 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgNorman Turner 20 2-5 1-2 2-2 2 4 4 6 0 0 1 7
sfRobert Roth 19 5-10 1-3 2-2 1 3 1 0 2 0 1 13
pfGeorge Swims 12 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 3 1 1 0 0 1 2
cHarvey Monahan 11 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 0
sfRobert Benson 9 2-2 1-1 1-1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6
pgMark Glantz 8 3-4 2-3 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 8
pfJames Suggs 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 30-61 7-19 14-20 12 40 23 15 5 2 15 81
Percentages   .492 .368 .700                

TU
37
15-30
4-10
3-4
5
16
12
6
3
0
10
10
4
0
5
19
38
12-35
3-17
11-14
8
20
6
6
6
4
14
10
6
5
4
15
75
27-65
7-27
14-18
13
36
18
12
9
4
24
20
10
5
9
34
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
LTU
34
13-32
2-11
6-6
7
18
8
7
1
0
5
22
4
11
2
17
47
17-29
5-8
8-14
5
22
15
8
4
2
10
18
5
6
4
21
81
30-61
7-19
14-20
12
40
23
15
5
2
15
40
9
17
6
38
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Paul Hazinski Louisiana Tech
13 Points, 9 Rebounds, 3 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fresh)
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh)
 PF - Michael Roth (fresh)
 C - Eric North (fresh)
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Choate (fresh)
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh)
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh)
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh)
 
20:00Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers wins the tip0-0
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:46Louisiana TechAndrew Choate knocks in the driving attempt near the basket set up by Brian Crosier0-2
19:26TroyEric North hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away0-2
19:24Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers snags the defensive board0-2
19:12Louisiana TechEddie Cooper misses the jumper from the left side0-2
19:11Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers hits the follow up shot0-4
18:49TroyEfren Smolenski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-4
18:30Louisiana TechEddie Cooper misses the wide open 3pt shot from the left corner0-4
18:29TroyEfren Smolenski grabs the defensive rebound0-4
18:10TroyMichael Roth knocks in the jump hook in the lane set up by Efren Smolenski2-4
17:57Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner2-4
17:56TroyEric North grabs the defensive rebound2-4
17:34TroyJason Durfee misses long on a floater from the free throw line2-4
17:32TroyEfren Smolenski tips it but misses2-4
17:31TroyEfren Smolenski can't tip it in2-4
17:30Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers grabs the defensive rebound2-4
17:24Louisiana TechEfren Smolenski steals the ball from Paul Hazinski in the backcourt2-4
17:23TroyEfren Smolenski hits the finger roll4-4
17:08Louisiana TechEddie Cooper is fouled on the floor by Michael Roth - foul #1 on Michael Roth, team foul #14-4
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), James James (SG), John Leach (SF), Greg Day (PF), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
Jason Durfee, Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced, Michael Roth, Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), George Swims (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper
 
16:53Louisiana TechGeorge Swims comes up short on the runner from close range4-4
16:52TroyJohn Leach snags the defensive board4-4
16:33TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy hits a 3 from the left wing set up by James James7-4
16:18Louisiana TechRobert Roth misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner7-4
16:16TroyThe rebound goes to John Leach7-4
15:56TroyJames James makes the jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Mike Arant9-4
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James James (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Leach (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Greg Day (fresh)
 C - George O'Shaughnessy (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fresh)
 SG - Robert Roth (fresh)
 SF - Robert Benson (fresh)
 PF - George Swims (fresh)
 C - Harvey Monahan (fresh)
 
15:46Louisiana TechNorman Turner is called for 10 seconds9-4
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), Michael Roth (PF)
Mike Arant, Greg Day, George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Paul Hazinski (SF), James Suggs (C)
Robert Benson, George Swims, Harvey Monahan
 
15:39TroyEfren Smolenski misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing9-4
15:37Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski gets the rebound9-4
15:33Louisiana TechJames Suggs is fouled in the backcourt by James James - foul #1 on James James, team foul #29-4
SubsTroy
James White (SF)
John Leach
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
15:13Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski misses the driving attempt in the lane9-4
15:11TroyThe rebound goes to James James9-4
14:44TroyJames James buries a 3 from the left corner set up by Jason Durfee12-4
14:42Louisiana TechBrian Crosier is fouled in the backcourt by Efren Smolenski - foul #1 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #312-4
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), George O'Shaughnessy (PF), Eric North (C)
Efren Smolenski, James White, Michael Roth, James James
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG), Eddie Cooper (C)
Norman Turner, Robert Roth
 
14:25Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing12-4
14:23Louisiana TechEddie Cooper tips it back up and in12-6
14:01TroyMelvin Merced misses short on a fadeaway in the lane12-6
14:00TroyJason Durfee grabs the offensive board12-6
13:39TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing12-6
13:38Louisiana TechEddie Cooper gets the rebound12-6
13:26Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing12-6
13:25TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy gets the rebound12-6
13:04TroyMelvin Merced misses the easy layup12-6
13:03Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to James Suggs12-6
13:01Louisiana TechEddie Cooper travels in the backcourt12-6
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SG), John Leach (SF), Michael Roth (PF), Greg Day (C)
Jason Durfee, Melvin Merced, George O'Shaughnessy, Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), George Swims (C)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, James Suggs, Eddie Cooper
 
12:41TroyGreg Day slams it home14-6
12:19Louisiana TechGeorge Swims can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing14-6
12:18Louisiana TechRobert Roth hits the follow up shot14-8
11:55TroyJohn Leach drills a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Mike Arant16-8
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Leach (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Michael Roth (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Greg Day (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fresh)
 SG - Robert Roth (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Robert Benson (fresh)
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - George Swims (fresh)
 
11:38Louisiana TechGeorge Swims is fouled on the floor by Greg Day - foul #1 on Greg Day, team foul #416-8
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), James James (SG), James White (SF), Eric North (C)
Mike Arant, Efren Smolenski, Michael Roth, Greg Day
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Robert Roth, Robert Benson, George Swims
 
11:17Louisiana TechNorman Turner is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing16-8
11:16TroyJohn Leach grabs the board16-8
11:13TroyJason Durfee travels in the backcourt16-8
SubsTroy
Melvin Merced (SF), Michael Roth (PF)
James White, John Leach
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (SG), Eddie Cooper (C)
Norman Turner, Harvey Monahan
 
11:05Louisiana TechBrian Crosier clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing16-8
11:03TroyMelvin Merced grabs the defensive rebound16-8
10:58TroyJason Durfee scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from James James19-8
10:40Louisiana TechBrian Crosier clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane19-8
10:39Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers tips it in19-10
10:28TroyMelvin Merced is fouled on the floor by Willie Rodgers - foul #1 on Willie Rodgers, team foul #119-10
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SG), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
Jason Durfee, Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG), Robert Roth (PF)
Mark Glantz, Willie Rodgers
 
10:08TroyMelvin Merced connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by James James21-10
09:53Louisiana TechEddie Cooper hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner21-10
09:52TroyJames James snags the defensive board21-10
09:38TroyJames James throws a bad pass out of bounds21-10
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Mike Arant (SG), John Leach (SF), Greg Day (PF)
James James, Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced, Michael Roth
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), George Swims (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Brian Crosier, Paul Hazinski, Eddie Cooper
 
09:20Louisiana TechRobert Roth misses the jumper from the right wing21-10
09:18TroyThe rebound goes to George O'Shaughnessy21-10
09:12TroyGreg Day misses the turnaround in the paint21-10
09:11Louisiana TechGeorge Swims pulls down the rebound21-10
09:07Louisiana TechJason Durfee steps in front of the Norman Turner pass in the backcourt21-10
08:51TroyRobert Roth steps in front of the Greg Day pass21-10
08:31Louisiana TechGreg Day takes the ball from Harvey Monahan21-10
08:12TroyMike Arant loses the ball out of bounds21-10
SubsTroy
James James (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), James White (SF), Michael Roth (PF), Eric North (C)
Jason Durfee, Mike Arant, John Leach, Greg Day, George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Paul Hazinski (SF), James Suggs (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Andrew Choate, Robert Roth, George Swims, Harvey Monahan
 
07:52Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the wide open jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Brian Crosier21-12
LineupTroy
 PG - James James (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James White (fresh)
 PF - Michael Roth (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Eric North (fairly fresh)
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Norman Turner (fresh)
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - James Suggs (fresh)
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:37TroyJames White is hacked by Paul Hazinski - foul #1 on Paul Hazinski, team foul #221-12
SubsTroy
Melvin Merced (SF)
James White
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (SG), Willie Rodgers (PF)
Norman Turner, James Suggs
 
07:32TroyJames James misses long on a jumper from close range21-12
07:31Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Eddie Cooper21-12
07:28Louisiana TechEddie Cooper is hacked by James James in the backcourt - foul #2 on James James, team foul #521-12
SubsTroy
James White (PG)
James James
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
07:16Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the wide open turnaround in the paint21-14
07:02TroyEfren Smolenski knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by James White24-14
06:33Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski hits the finger roll on a great pass from Eddie Cooper and he's fouled by James White - foul #1 on James White, team foul #624-16
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Mike Arant (SG), John Leach (SF)
James White, Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (SG), Robert Roth (PF), George Swims (C)
Mark Glantz, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper
 
06:33Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the free throw24-17
06:19TroyJohn Leach clanks a jumper from close range but the foul's on Robert Roth - foul #1 on Robert Roth, team foul #324-17
SubsTroy
Greg Day (C)
Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Harvey Monahan (C)
Brian Crosier
 
06:19TroyJohn Leach makes the 1st free throw25-17
06:19TroyJohn Leach makes the 2nd free throw26-17
06:04Louisiana TechRobert Roth can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Mike Arant - foul #1 on Mike Arant, team foul #726-17
SubsTroy
John Anderson (SF)
Michael Roth
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG)
Harvey Monahan
 
06:04Louisiana TechRobert Roth makes the 1st free throw26-18
06:04Louisiana TechRobert Roth makes the 2nd free throw26-19
05:52TroyGreg Day blows the layup but he's fouled by George Swims - foul #1 on George Swims, team foul #426-19
SubsTroy 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Harvey Monahan (C)
Paul Hazinski
 
05:52TroyGreg Day makes the 1st free throw27-19
05:52TroyGreg Day misses the 2nd free throw27-19
05:52TroyJohn Anderson pulls down the offensive rebound27-19
05:45TroyJason Durfee hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line27-19
05:44Louisiana TechGeorge Swims pulls down the rebound27-19
05:37Louisiana TechRobert Roth hits a wide open shot in the paint on a great pass from Andrew Choate27-21
05:19TroyGreg Day connects on the fadeaway in the lane29-21
04:58Louisiana TechAndrew Choate hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing29-21
04:56Louisiana TechAndrew Choate can't tip it in29-21
04:55TroyJohn Anderson snags the defensive board29-21
04:49TroyMike Arant misses the 3pt attempt from straight away29-21
04:47Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Harvey Monahan29-21
04:34Louisiana TechRobert Roth lays it up and in set up by Norman Turner29-23
04:13TroyAndrew Choate is called for the reach on Mike Arant - foul #1 on Andrew Choate, team foul #529-23
SubsTroy
James White (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Michael Roth (PF), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
Jason Durfee, Mike Arant, John Anderson, John Leach, Greg Day
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Mark Glantz (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Norman Turner, Andrew Choate, Robert Roth, George Swims, Harvey Monahan
 
03:55TroyA charge is called on George O'Shaughnessy - foul #1 on George O'Shaughnessy, team foul #829-23
SubsTroy
James James (PG)
James White
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
03:43Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is hacked by Melvin Merced - foul #1 on Melvin Merced, team foul #929-23
03:43Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the 1st free throw29-24
03:43Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the 2nd free throw29-25
LineupTroy
 PG - James James (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Michael Roth (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - George O'Shaughnessy (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Mark Glantz (fresh)
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:31TroyMelvin Merced buries a shot from the right side on a great pass from James James31-25
03:16Louisiana TechMark Glantz buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Paul Hazinski31-28
02:47TroyMelvin Merced lays it in set up by James James33-28
02:45Louisiana TechMark Glantz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt33-28
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Mike Arant (SG), James White (SF)
Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced, George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Suggs (C)
Eddie Cooper
 
02:32TroyJames James clanks a 3 from straight away33-28
02:30Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski grabs the board33-28
02:01Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski misses the wide open runner near the basket33-28
01:59Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers tips it but misses33-28
01:57Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers gets the offensive rebound33-28
01:45Louisiana TechMark Glantz makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Paul Hazinski33-31
01:27TroyJames James buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Mike Arant35-31
01:08Louisiana TechBrian Crosier throws a bad pass out of bounds35-31
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), John Leach (PF), Eric North (C)
Mike Arant, James White, Michael Roth, James James
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Robert Roth (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Brian Crosier, Mark Glantz, Paul Hazinski, Willie Rodgers, James Suggs
 
00:56TroyEric North hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block35-31
00:54TroyMelvin Merced grabs the offensive rebound35-31
00:45TroyMelvin Merced misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner35-31
00:44Louisiana TechNorman Turner pulls down the rebound35-31
00:16Louisiana TechRobert Benson knocks in the shot in the lane on a great pass from Norman Turner and he's fouled by Efren Smolenski - foul #2 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #1035-33
00:16Louisiana TechRobert Benson makes the free throw35-34
00:03TroyJason Durfee buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Efren Smolenski37-34
00:00Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses long on a halfcourt shot37-34
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Michael Roth (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Eric North (fresh)
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Andrew Choate (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00TroyMelvin Merced inbounds the ball37-34
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:41TroyBrian Crosier is called for the reach on Efren Smolenski - foul #1 on Brian Crosier, team foul #137-34
19:30TroyAndrew Choate steals the ball from Jason Durfee37-34
19:26Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski hits the finger roll set up by Andrew Choate37-36
19:10TroyJason Durfee scores on a 3 from the right wing40-36
19:06Louisiana TechEfren Smolenski steals it from Paul Hazinski in the backcourt40-36
19:04TroyMelvin Merced banks in the layup on a great pass from Efren Smolenski42-36
18:41Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the free throw line42-36
18:39Louisiana TechEddie Cooper grabs the offensive rebound42-36
18:17Louisiana TechAndrew Choate is hacked by Melvin Merced - foul #2 on Melvin Merced, team foul #142-36
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (SG), John Leach (SF), Greg Day (PF), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced, Michael Roth, Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (SG), Robert Roth (PF), George Swims (C)
Andrew Choate, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper
 
18:08Louisiana TechGeorge Swims throws a bad pass out of bounds42-36
SubsTroy
James James (SG)
Jason Durfee
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
17:54TroyJohn Leach comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing42-36
17:53Louisiana TechGeorge Swims grabs the board42-36
17:51Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is fouled in the backcourt by John Leach - foul #1 on John Leach, team foul #242-36
SubsTroy 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Harvey Monahan (C)
Brian Crosier
 
17:41Louisiana TechRobert Roth buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Paul Hazinski42-38
17:21TroyJames James misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane42-38
17:20Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski snags the defensive board42-38
17:10Louisiana TechRobert Roth misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing42-38
17:08Louisiana TechNorman Turner tips it back up and in42-40
16:54TroyGreg Day comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner42-40
16:53Louisiana TechRobert Roth snags the defensive board42-40
16:37Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan blows the wide open layup42-40
16:35TroyThe rebound goes to Greg Day42-40
16:27TroyRobert Roth picks off the pass by John Leach42-40
16:07Louisiana TechNorman Turner clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane42-40
16:06Louisiana TechNorman Turner grabs the offensive board42-40
15:44Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski's floater is tipped away by Greg Day42-40
15:43TroyThe rebound goes to John Leach42-40
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - James James (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - John Leach (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Greg Day (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - George O'Shaughnessy (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Robert Roth (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - George Swims (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Harvey Monahan (fairly fresh)
 
15:32TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy clanks a shot from the right block but he's hacked by Harvey Monahan - foul #1 on Harvey Monahan, team foul #242-40
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Michael Roth (PF)
Mike Arant, James James, John Leach, Greg Day
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Norman Turner, Robert Roth, Paul Hazinski, George Swims, Harvey Monahan
 
15:32TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy makes the 1st free throw43-40
15:32TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy makes the 2nd free throw44-40
15:17Louisiana TechRobert Benson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Andrew Choate44-43
15:04TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy is hacked by Eddie Cooper - foul #1 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #344-43
SubsTroy
Eric North (C)
George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
14:45TroyThe jump hook by Michael Roth is blocked by Willie Rodgers44-43
14:44TroyThe offensive rebound goes to Melvin Merced44-43
14:29TroyJason Durfee connects on the jumpshot from the right side set up by Melvin Merced and he's hacked by Brian Crosier - foul #2 on Brian Crosier, team foul #446-43
14:29TroyJason Durfee makes the free throw47-43
14:11Louisiana TechAndrew Choate buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Brian Crosier47-46
13:55TroyEric North drills a jumpshot from the free throw line49-46
13:37Louisiana TechThe short jumper by Brian Crosier is denied by Michael Roth49-46
13:36Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers pulls down the offensive rebound49-46
13:26Louisiana TechEddie Cooper buries a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Andrew Choate49-48
13:02TroyEric North clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away49-48
13:01TroyEfren Smolenski tips it back up and in51-48
12:37Louisiana TechEddie Cooper scores on a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Willie Rodgers51-51
12:19TroyMelvin Merced misses short on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Andrew Choate - foul #2 on Andrew Choate, team foul #551-51
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), James James (SG), John Leach (PF)
Jason Durfee, Efren Smolenski, Michael Roth
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), James Suggs (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Robert Benson, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper
 
12:19TroyMelvin Merced misses the 1st free throw51-51
12:19TroyMelvin Merced misses the 2nd free throw51-51
12:19Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan snags the defensive board51-51
11:50Louisiana TechRobert Roth scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Norman Turner51-54
11:33TroyMike Arant misses long on a 3 from the left corner51-54
11:31TroyJohn Leach grabs the offensive rebound51-54
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - James James (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Melvin Merced (tiring) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Leach (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Eric North (tiring) 2 pts.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Robert Roth (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Suggs (fresh)
 C - Harvey Monahan (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:25TroyMelvin Merced misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner51-54
11:24Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Robert Roth51-54
11:16Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner51-54
11:14TroyEric North gets the rebound51-54
10:57TroyJames James misses short on a shot from the right side but he's hacked by Norman Turner - foul #1 on Norman Turner, team foul #651-54
SubsTroy
Greg Day (PF), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
Melvin Merced, Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), George Swims (C)
James Suggs, Harvey Monahan
 
10:57TroyJames James makes the 1st free throw52-54
10:57TroyJames James makes the 2nd free throw53-54
10:38Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Brian Crosier53-56
10:12TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy misses badly on a shot from the free throw line53-56
10:10TroyJames James gets the offensive rebound53-56
09:53TroyJames James hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing53-56
09:52TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy can't tip it in53-56
09:51Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski grabs the board53-56
09:47Louisiana TechNorman Turner is called for traveling in the backcourt53-56
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), James White (SF), Michael Roth (PF)
James James, Mike Arant, John Leach, George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Willie Rodgers (PF)
Brian Crosier, Norman Turner, Robert Roth
 
09:38TroyEfren Smolenski loses the dribble to Mark Glantz53-56
09:35Louisiana TechAndrew Choate banks in the layup on a nice dish by Mark Glantz53-58
09:14TroyEfren Smolenski misses the 3 from the right wing53-58
09:13Louisiana TechMark Glantz pulls down the rebound53-58
08:57Louisiana TechMark Glantz misses the 3pt shot from the left corner53-58
08:56TroyEfren Smolenski gets the rebound53-58
08:51TroyJason Durfee misses badly on a 3 from the left corner53-58
08:50TroyEfren Smolenski snags the offensive board53-58
08:26TroyJason Durfee misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing53-58
08:24Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski grabs the board53-58
08:19Louisiana TechAndrew Choate connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by George Swims and the foul's on Efren Smolenski - foul #3 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #353-60
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (SG), John Anderson (SF), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
Efren Smolenski, James White, Greg Day
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Norman Turner (SF), Robert Roth (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Mark Glantz, Paul Hazinski, Willie Rodgers, George Swims
 
08:19Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the free throw53-60
08:19TroyThe rebound goes to George O'Shaughnessy53-60
08:11TroyJohn Anderson loses the dribble to Brian Crosier53-60
08:09Louisiana TechNorman Turner's pass is intercepted by Jason Durfee in the backcourt53-60
07:52TroyJohn Anderson drills a shot from the right side55-60
07:40Louisiana TechNorman Turner clanks a jumper from the left side55-60
07:38TroyMike Arant snags the defensive board55-60
07:26TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy banks in the layup on a nice dish by John Anderson57-60
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Mike Arant (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - John Anderson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Michael Roth (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - George O'Shaughnessy (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Andrew Choate (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Norman Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Robert Roth (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:11Louisiana TechBrian Crosier connects on the floater near the basket on a nice dish by Andrew Choate57-62
06:53TroyAndrew Choate is called for the reach on Jason Durfee - foul #3 on Andrew Choate, team foul #757-62
06:53Louisiana TechThe refs have stopped play. Brian Crosier is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's holding his ankle. It's questionable as to whether he can play with that kind of injury.57-62
SubsTroy
James James (SG), James White (SF), John Leach (PF), Eric North (C)
Mike Arant, John Anderson, Michael Roth, George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (PG), Robert Benson (SF), James Suggs (PF)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Norman Turner
 
06:53TroyJason Durfee makes the 1st free throw58-62
06:53TroyJason Durfee makes the 2nd free throw59-62
06:44Louisiana TechMark Glantz is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Roth59-64
06:25TroyMark Glantz is called for the reach on Jason Durfee - foul #1 on Mark Glantz, team foul #859-64
SubsTroy 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Paul Hazinski (SF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Robert Benson, Eddie Cooper
 
06:25TroyJason Durfee makes the 1st free throw60-64
06:25TroyJason Durfee misses the 2nd free throw60-64
06:25Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan grabs the board60-64
06:11Louisiana TechRobert Roth's fadeaway is rejected by John Leach60-64
06:09Louisiana TechJames Suggs tips it back up and in60-66
06:00TroyJames James misses badly on a 3 from straight away60-66
05:58Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Paul Hazinski60-66
05:47Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan misses short on a floater from close range60-66
05:45TroyThe rebound goes to Eric North60-66
05:43TroyJason Durfee is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jason Durfee, team foul #460-66
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), John Anderson (SF)
Jason Durfee, James White, Eric North
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG)
Robert Roth
 
05:25Louisiana TechJohn Leach picks off the pass by Norman Turner60-66
05:02TroyJames James misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner60-66
05:01Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski grabs the board60-66
04:58Louisiana TechJohn Anderson picks off the pass by Norman Turner in the backcourt60-66
04:56TroyEfren Smolenski hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Anderson62-66
04:53Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is hacked by John Anderson in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Anderson, team foul #562-66
SubsTroy
Melvin Merced (SF), Michael Roth (PF), George O'Shaughnessy (C)
John Anderson, John Leach, James James
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG), Willie Rodgers (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Mark Glantz, James Suggs, Harvey Monahan
 
04:48Louisiana TechAndrew Choate is hacked by Efren Smolenski - foul #4 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #662-66
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG)
Mike Arant
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
04:37Louisiana TechNorman Turner misses badly on a fadeaway in the paint but he's hacked by Jason Durfee - foul #2 on Jason Durfee, team foul #762-66
SubsTroy 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Benson (SF)
Paul Hazinski
 
04:37Louisiana TechNorman Turner makes the 1st free throw62-67
04:37Louisiana TechNorman Turner makes the 2nd free throw62-68
04:26TroyEfren Smolenski connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Jason Durfee65-68
04:04Louisiana TechEddie Cooper is by himself and knocks in the shot from the left block on a nice dish by Norman Turner65-70
03:45TroyEfren Smolenski can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner65-70
03:44Louisiana TechNorman Turner gets the rebound65-70
03:39Louisiana TechMichael Roth steps in front of the Andrew Choate pass in the backcourt65-70
03:30TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy's floater is tipped away by Eddie Cooper65-70
03:28Louisiana TechRobert Benson pulls down the rebound65-70
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Michael Roth (tiring) 2 pts.
 C - George O'Shaughnessy (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Andrew Choate (tiring) 9 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Robert Benson (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:02Louisiana TechNorman Turner scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Andrew Choate65-73
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
02:43TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy is fouled on the floor by Eddie Cooper - foul #2 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #965-73
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), James James (SG), John Leach (SF), Greg Day (PF)
Jason Durfee, Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced, Michael Roth
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), George Swims (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Norman Turner, Andrew Choate, Robert Benson, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper
 
02:43TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy makes the 1st free throw66-73
02:43TroyGeorge O'Shaughnessy makes the 2nd free throw67-73
02:39Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)67-73
SubsTroy
James White (SF)
George O'Shaughnessy
 
SubsLouisiana Tech 
02:24Louisiana TechGeorge Swims banks in the wide open layup set up by Brian Crosier67-75
02:24TroyTroy calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)67-75
SubsTroy
Melvin Merced (SF), Eric North (C)
James White, John Leach
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Willie Rodgers (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
George Swims, Harvey Monahan
 
02:11TroyJames James clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing67-75
02:09Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski grabs the defensive rebound67-75
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
02:03Louisiana TechRobert Roth is denied on a layup by Greg Day67-75
02:02TroyMelvin Merced grabs the defensive rebound67-75
01:51TroyGreg Day misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner67-75
01:50TroyMelvin Merced gets the offensive rebound67-75
01:50TroyTroy calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)67-75
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Efren Smolenski (SG), Michael Roth (PF)
Mike Arant, James James, Greg Day
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG)
Robert Roth
 
01:33TroyEric North can't finish the layup67-75
01:32Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski gets the rebound67-75
01:05Louisiana TechEfren Smolenski picks off the pass by Paul Hazinski67-75
01:02TroyEfren Smolenski misses the easy layup67-75
01:01Louisiana TechEddie Cooper grabs the defensive rebound67-75
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:58Louisiana TechEfren Smolenski is called for the reach on Andrew Choate - foul #5 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #867-75
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (SG)
Efren Smolenski
 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (PF)
Brian Crosier, Willie Rodgers
 
00:58Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 1st free throw67-76
00:58Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the 2nd free throw67-76
00:58TroyEric North pulls down the rebound67-76
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:50TroyMike Arant hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner70-76
00:50Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)70-76
00:49Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is hacked by Mike Arant in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mike Arant, team foul #970-76
00:49Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski misses the 1st free throw70-76
00:49TroyMichael Roth snags the defensive board70-76
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:42TroyEric North lays it in on a great pass from Jason Durfee and the foul's on Eddie Cooper - foul #3 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #1072-76
SubsTroy 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Willie Rodgers (PF)
Norman Turner, Robert Roth
 
00:42TroyEric North makes the free throw73-76
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:40Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers is hacked by Michael Roth in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Roth, team foul #1073-76
00:40Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers makes the 1st free throw73-77
00:40Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers misses the 2nd free throw73-77
00:40TroyMichael Roth snags the defensive board73-77
00:35TroyMike Arant buries a pull-up jumper from the left side75-77
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:34Louisiana TechAndrew Choate is hacked by Mike Arant in the backcourt - foul #3 on Mike Arant, team foul #1175-77
00:34Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 1st free throw75-78
00:34Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the 2nd free throw75-78
00:34TroyMichael Roth pulls down the rebound75-78
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:24TroyA charge is called on Mike Arant - foul #4 on Mike Arant, team foul #1275-78
SubsTroy 
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (PF)
Brian Crosier, Willie Rodgers
 
00:21Louisiana TechEddie Cooper is hacked by Jason Durfee in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jason Durfee, team foul #1375-78
00:21Louisiana TechEddie Cooper misses the 1st free throw75-78
00:21Louisiana TechEddie Cooper makes the 2nd free throw75-79
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:13TroyJason Durfee misses short on a 3 from the left wing75-79
00:11Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Eddie Cooper75-79
00:11Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)75-79
00:09Louisiana TechEddie Cooper is fouled in the backcourt by Jason Durfee - foul #4 on Jason Durfee, team foul #1475-79
00:09Louisiana TechEddie Cooper makes the 1st free throw75-80
00:09Louisiana TechEddie Cooper makes the 2nd free throw75-81
00:04TroyJason Durfee misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing75-81
00:02TroyMichael Roth gets the offensive rebound75-81
00:00TroyThe clock runs out75-81