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Tennessee CPA_ROD
Final -
 2/23/2026
68
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#25 Mississippi State 38 30 68
Tennessee 32 34 66
66
Mississippi State (20-8, 10-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Halls 24 3-5 0-0 1-4 0 5 1 2 1 1 3 7
pfKosta Gembarowski 23 6-10 2-5 0-0 3 3 0 1 1 0 1 14
sfTravis Stanford 23 3-7 1-2 0-0 1 3 1 4 1 2 0 7
sgDustin Edwards 25 5-10 3-6 0-1 1 3 3 1 0 0 0 13
pgChris Franks 25 0-3 0-0 1-2 2 3 3 2 0 0 3 1
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfLeo Johnson 17 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 4 0 2 0 1 4
pgGeorge Charlton 16 2-4 0-0 3-3 1 3 0 0 2 0 1 7
pfVernon Newton 16 2-6 0-0 1-1 2 3 0 2 1 1 2 5
sgWilliam Mayers 16 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 3 0
pgJames Dickey 15 3-5 0-0 4-4 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 10
Totals 200 26-54 6-14 10-15 12 30 13 15 10 4 15 68
Percentages   .481 .429 .667                

Tennessee (19-8, 10-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRuben Rhoades 29 3-6 0-0 3-4 4 8 0 2 1 2 2 9
pfJerry Hutchens 23 2-9 1-5 4-4 0 3 1 3 1 0 1 9
pfJesse Yates 21 3-4 0-0 0-0 2 5 1 0 3 0 1 6
sfJohn Leavens 22 5-8 0-1 5-7 1 3 3 4 1 0 2 15
pgArthur Haywood 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 2 0 0 5 0
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJohn Reese 21 5-12 3-8 0-0 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 13
pfBertram Burr 15 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2
sfJames Ellington 14 4-8 2-5 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 10
cWilliam Jenkins 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
pgRay Hardin 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
cCarlos Johnson 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0
sgLuis Harold 5 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 2
Totals 200 24-49 6-19 12-15 8 28 11 16 7 3 18 66
Percentages   .490 .316 .800                

MSU
38
16-33
3-7
3-3
7
16
7
4
6
2
4
18
6
11
2
13
30
10-21
3-7
7-12
5
14
6
11
4
2
11
10
9
6
0
13
68
26-54
6-14
10-15
12
30
13
15
10
4
15
28
15
17
2
26
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
UT
32
13-28
3-10
3-4
6
16
3
8
3
0
6
18
4
10
2
12
34
11-21
3-9
9-11
2
12
8
8
4
3
12
6
15
4
2
15
66
24-49
6-19
12-15
8
28
11
16
7
3
18
24
19
14
4
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Kosta Gembarowski Mississippi State
14 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Chris Franks (fresh)
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fresh)
 SF - Travis Stanford (fresh)
 PF - Kosta Gembarowski (fresh)
 C - David Halls (fresh)
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - Arthur Haywood (fresh)
 SG - John Leavens (fresh)
 SF - Jesse Yates (fresh)
 PF - Jerry Hutchens (fresh)
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh)
 
20:00TennesseeJesse Yates wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) 
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
19:37TennesseeJohn Leavens hits a runner near the basket0-2
19:25Mississippi StateDustin Edwards hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper in the lane0-2
19:23TennesseeJerry Hutchens grabs the board0-2
19:07TennesseeRuben Rhoades clanks a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by David Halls - foul #1 on David Halls, team foul #10-2
19:07TennesseeRuben Rhoades makes the 1st free throw0-3
19:07TennesseeRuben Rhoades misses the 2nd free throw0-3
19:07Mississippi StateDavid Halls snags the defensive board0-3
18:58Mississippi StateDustin Edwards buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Chris Franks3-3
18:43TennesseeJesse Yates buries a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from John Leavens3-5
18:27Mississippi StateTravis Stanford clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing3-5
18:26Mississippi StateChris Franks grabs the offensive rebound3-5
18:09Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski is hacked by Jerry Hutchens - foul #1 on Jerry Hutchens, team foul #13-5
17:51Mississippi StateDustin Edwards scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner6-5
17:44TennesseeJohn Leavens works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Chris Franks - foul #1 on Chris Franks, team foul #26-5
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), James Ellington (SF), Bertram Burr (PF)
Arthur Haywood, Jesse Yates, Jerry Hutchens
 
17:44TennesseeJohn Leavens makes the 1st free throw6-6
17:44TennesseeJohn Leavens makes the 2nd free throw6-7
17:28Mississippi StateDavid Halls scores on a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Chris Franks8-7
17:06TennesseeJames Ellington misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner8-7
17:04TennesseeBertram Burr tips it home8-9
16:35Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away8-9
16:33Mississippi StateDustin Edwards grabs the offensive rebound8-9
16:19Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski makes the wide open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Dustin Edwards10-9
16:04TennesseeRuben Rhoades is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a floater from the right side10-9
16:02TennesseeRuben Rhoades grabs the offensive rebound10-9
15:38TennesseeJohn Reese misses the easy open layup10-9
15:37Mississippi StateDavid Halls grabs the defensive rebound10-9
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Chris Franks (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Travis Stanford (fairly fresh)
 PF - Kosta Gembarowski (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - David Halls (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - John Reese (fresh)
 SG - John Leavens (tiring) 4 pts.
 SF - James Ellington (fairly fresh)
 PF - Bertram Burr (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
15:33Mississippi StateDavid Halls is whistled for a carry in the backcourt10-9
SubsMississippi State
James Dickey (PG), William Mayers (SG), George Charlton (SF), Vernon Newton (PF), Leo Johnson (C)
Chris Franks, Dustin Edwards, Travis Stanford, Kosta Gembarowski, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), Ray Hardin (SG), Jesse Yates (SF), Jerry Hutchens (PF), William Jenkins (C)
John Reese, John Leavens, James Ellington, Bertram Burr, Ruben Rhoades
 
15:12TennesseeVernon Newton picks off the pass by Jerry Hutchens10-9
14:56Mississippi StateJames Dickey hits a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Leo Johnson12-9
14:36TennesseeJerry Hutchens misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner12-9
14:35Mississippi StateJames Dickey grabs the defensive rebound12-9
14:15Mississippi StateVernon Newton scores on a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Leo Johnson and he's fouled by Jesse Yates - foul #1 on Jesse Yates, team foul #214-9
SubsMississippi State
Chris Franks (PG)
James Dickey
 
SubsTennessee
Carlos Johnson (SF)
Jesse Yates
 
14:15Mississippi StateVernon Newton makes the free throw15-9
13:52TennesseeJerry Hutchens makes the 3pt attempt from straight away15-12
13:42Mississippi StateVernon Newton misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing15-12
13:40TennesseeJerry Hutchens pulls down the rebound15-12
13:18TennesseeGeorge Charlton is called for the reach on Ray Hardin - foul #1 on George Charlton, team foul #315-12
SubsMississippi State
Dustin Edwards (SG), Kosta Gembarowski (PF), David Halls (C)
William Mayers, Vernon Newton, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), Luis Harold (SG), James Ellington (SF), Bertram Burr (PF), Ruben Rhoades (C)
Arthur Haywood, Ray Hardin, Carlos Johnson, Jerry Hutchens, William Jenkins
 
13:01TennesseeJames Ellington misses the 3 pointer from the left wing15-12
12:59Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Chris Franks15-12
12:38Mississippi StateDustin Edwards misses the easy layup15-12
12:36TennesseeRuben Rhoades snags the defensive board15-12
12:07TennesseeJames Ellington hits a 3 pointer from straight away15-15
12:04Mississippi StateLuis Harold is called for the reach on Chris Franks in the backcourt - foul #1 on Luis Harold, team foul #315-15
SubsMississippi State
James Dickey (PG), Travis Stanford (SF), Leo Johnson (C)
Chris Franks, George Charlton, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), Jesse Yates (SF)
John Reese, Luis Harold
 
11:55Mississippi StateJames Dickey connects on the turnaround from close range set up by Leo Johnson17-15
11:27TennesseeRuben Rhoades is doubleteamed and called for traveling17-15
SubsMississippi State
William Mayers (SG), Vernon Newton (PF)
Dustin Edwards, Kosta Gembarowski
 
SubsTennessee
John Leavens (SG), Jerry Hutchens (PF)
James Ellington, Bertram Burr
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - James Dickey (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - William Mayers (fresh)
 SF - Travis Stanford (fresh)
 PF - Vernon Newton (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Leo Johnson (fresh)
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - Arthur Haywood (fresh)
 SG - John Leavens (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Jesse Yates (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Jerry Hutchens (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:10Mississippi StateTravis Stanford is open but comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line17-15
11:09TennesseeJohn Leavens grabs the board17-15
10:44TennesseeThe short jumper by Jerry Hutchens is denied by Vernon Newton17-15
10:42TennesseeRuben Rhoades tips it in17-17
10:21Mississippi StateJames Dickey can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane17-17
10:20TennesseeJerry Hutchens gets the rebound17-17
10:08TennesseeJerry Hutchens's pass is intercepted by Travis Stanford17-17
10:05Mississippi StateTravis Stanford hits the finger roll19-17
09:39TennesseeArthur Haywood's pass is intercepted by James Dickey19-17
09:29Mississippi StateTravis Stanford loses the dribble to Jesse Yates19-17
09:09TennesseeJohn Leavens loses the dribble to William Mayers19-17
09:05Mississippi StateJesse Yates picks off the pass by Travis Stanford in the backcourt19-17
08:42TennesseeRuben Rhoades misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side19-17
08:40TennesseeJesse Yates tips it back up and in19-19
08:21Mississippi StateVernon Newton comes up short on the jump hook from the right block19-19
08:19Mississippi StateLeo Johnson can't tip it in19-19
08:18TennesseeJohn Leavens grabs the defensive rebound19-19
07:51TennesseeArthur Haywood is fouled on the floor by Vernon Newton - foul #1 on Vernon Newton, team foul #419-19
SubsMississippi State
Chris Franks (PG), Dustin Edwards (SG), George Charlton (SF), Kosta Gembarowski (PF), David Halls (C)
James Dickey, William Mayers, Travis Stanford, Vernon Newton, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), Ray Hardin (SG), James Ellington (SF), Bertram Burr (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Arthur Haywood, John Leavens, Jesse Yates, Jerry Hutchens, Ruben Rhoades
 
07:36TennesseeJames Ellington drills a 3pt jumper from straight away19-22
07:29Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Dustin Edwards22-22
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Chris Franks (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - George Charlton (fresh)
 PF - Kosta Gembarowski (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - David Halls (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - John Reese (fresh)
 SG - Ray Hardin (fresh)
 SF - James Ellington (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Bertram Burr (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
07:05TennesseeJohn Reese hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side22-22
07:03Mississippi StateDavid Halls pulls down the rebound22-22
06:53Mississippi StateDustin Edwards comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing22-22
06:51Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski tips it in24-22
06:22TennesseeJames Ellington misses badly on a floater from the free throw line24-22
06:21Mississippi StateDustin Edwards pulls down the rebound24-22
06:14Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton clanks a jumpshot from the left side24-22
06:12TennesseeJohn Reese gets the rebound24-22
05:48TennesseeJohn Reese hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing24-22
05:46Mississippi StateDavid Halls gets the rebound24-22
05:40Mississippi StateDustin Edwards comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing24-22
05:39Mississippi StateChris Franks misses the tip24-22
05:37TennesseeThe rebound goes to William Jenkins24-22
05:09TennesseeGeorge Charlton picks off the pass by James Ellington24-22
04:45Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton can't finish the layup24-22
04:44TennesseeJames Ellington pulls down the rebound24-22
04:25TennesseeJames Ellington knocks in the turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Ray Hardin24-24
04:07Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton clanks a shot from the left block but the foul's on Bertram Burr - foul #1 on Bertram Burr, team foul #424-24
SubsMississippi State
James Dickey (PG), Travis Stanford (SF), Leo Johnson (C)
Chris Franks, Dustin Edwards, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), John Leavens (SG), Carlos Johnson (SF), Jerry Hutchens (PF), Ruben Rhoades (C)
John Reese, Ray Hardin, James Ellington, Bertram Burr, William Jenkins
 
04:07Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton makes the 1st free throw25-24
04:07Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton makes the 2nd free throw26-24
03:48TennesseeJerry Hutchens misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing26-24
03:47Mississippi StateJames Dickey snags the defensive board26-24
03:42Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton is hacked by Arthur Haywood - foul #1 on Arthur Haywood, team foul #526-24
SubsMississippi State
William Mayers (SG), Vernon Newton (PF)
George Charlton, Kosta Gembarowski
 
SubsTennessee
Jesse Yates (SF)
Carlos Johnson
 
03:37Mississippi StateJames Dickey drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line28-24
03:32TennesseeArthur Haywood is whistled for traveling in the backcourt28-24
03:22Mississippi StateVernon Newton hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from the left wing28-24
03:20TennesseeJesse Yates snags the defensive board28-24
LineupMississippi State
 PG - James Dickey (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - William Mayers (fresh)
 SF - Travis Stanford (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Vernon Newton (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Leo Johnson (fresh)
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - Arthur Haywood (fresh)
 SG - John Leavens (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Jesse Yates (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Jerry Hutchens (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
02:54TennesseeTravis Stanford denies the turnaround by John Leavens28-24
02:53TennesseeJohn Leavens tips it in28-26
02:46Mississippi StateVernon Newton hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint28-26
02:45Mississippi StateVernon Newton tips it home30-26
02:28TennesseeLeo Johnson picks off the pass by Jerry Hutchens30-26
02:19Mississippi StateTravis Stanford connects on the floater from the free throw line32-26
01:51TennesseeJerry Hutchens misses short on a 3 from the right wing32-26
01:49TennesseeJesse Yates tips it home32-28
01:45Mississippi StateArthur Haywood is called for the reach on James Dickey in the backcourt - foul #2 on Arthur Haywood, team foul #632-28
SubsMississippi State
Chris Franks (PG), Dustin Edwards (SG), Kosta Gembarowski (PF), David Halls (C)
James Dickey, William Mayers, Vernon Newton, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), Luis Harold (SG), Carlos Johnson (SF)
Arthur Haywood, John Leavens, Jesse Yates
 
01:29Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski lays it up and in34-28
01:04TennesseeJerry Hutchens hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing34-28
01:02Mississippi StateTravis Stanford snags the defensive board34-28
00:56Mississippi StateTravis Stanford can't connect on a fadeaway from close range34-28
00:54Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski tips it back up and in36-28
00:33TennesseeRuben Rhoades evades the doubleteam and hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing36-30
00:30Mississippi StateJohn Reese steals the ball from Travis Stanford in the backcourt36-30
00:29TennesseeLuis Harold hits the finger roll set up by John Reese36-32
00:03Mississippi StateDavid Halls lays it up and in38-32
00:00TennesseeJohn Reese hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot38-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Chris Franks (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Travis Stanford (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Kosta Gembarowski (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 C - David Halls (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - Arthur Haywood (fresh)
 SG - John Leavens (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Jesse Yates (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Jerry Hutchens (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Mississippi StateTravis Stanford inbounds the ball38-32
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) 
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:44Mississippi StateRuben Rhoades takes the ball from David Halls38-32
19:16TennesseeJohn Leavens is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on John Leavens, team foul #138-32
19:13Mississippi StateJerry Hutchens steals it from Chris Franks in the backcourt38-32
18:56TennesseeJohn Leavens shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the fadeaway from the left side set up by Jerry Hutchens38-34
18:54Mississippi StateTravis Stanford loses the dribble to Jesse Yates in the backcourt38-34
18:37TennesseeJohn Leavens shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the turnaround from the baseline set up by Arthur Haywood38-36
18:26Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Dustin Edwards41-36
18:01TennesseeJerry Hutchens comes up short on the runner near the basket41-36
17:59TennesseeRuben Rhoades snags the offensive board41-36
17:40TennesseeJohn Leavens drills a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Jesse Yates and the foul's on David Halls - foul #2 on David Halls, team foul #141-38
SubsMississippi State
James Dickey (PG), William Mayers (SG), George Charlton (SF), Vernon Newton (PF), Leo Johnson (C)
Chris Franks, Dustin Edwards, Travis Stanford, Kosta Gembarowski, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), James Ellington (SF), Bertram Burr (PF), William Jenkins (C)
Arthur Haywood, Jesse Yates, Jerry Hutchens, Ruben Rhoades
 
17:40TennesseeJohn Leavens misses the free throw41-38
17:40Mississippi StateLeo Johnson gets the rebound41-38
17:34Mississippi StateVernon Newton is whistled for traveling41-38
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
Ray Hardin (SG)
John Leavens
 
17:08TennesseeWilliam Jenkins is fouled on the floor by William Mayers - foul #1 on William Mayers, team foul #241-38
16:52TennesseeRay Hardin is fouled on the floor by William Mayers - foul #2 on William Mayers, team foul #341-38
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
Ruben Rhoades (C)
William Jenkins
 
16:36TennesseeJohn Reese knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner41-41
16:17Mississippi StateJames Dickey misses long on an open fadeaway from the left block41-41
16:15Mississippi StateLeo Johnson tips it back up and in43-41
15:46TennesseeJohn Reese buries a floater from the left side43-43
LineupMississippi State
 PG - James Dickey (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - William Mayers (fairly fresh)
 SF - George Charlton (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Vernon Newton (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Leo Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - John Reese (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Hardin (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - James Ellington (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Bertram Burr (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:35Mississippi StateWilliam Mayers is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on William Mayers, team foul #443-43
SubsMississippi State
Chris Franks (PG), Dustin Edwards (SG), Travis Stanford (SF), Kosta Gembarowski (PF), David Halls (C)
James Dickey, William Mayers, George Charlton, Vernon Newton, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), Luis Harold (SG), Carlos Johnson (SF), Jerry Hutchens (PF), William Jenkins (C)
John Reese, Ray Hardin, James Ellington, Bertram Burr, Ruben Rhoades
 
15:18TennesseeArthur Haywood is fouled on the floor by Chris Franks - foul #2 on Chris Franks, team foul #543-43
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
John Leavens (SG), Jesse Yates (SF)
Luis Harold, Carlos Johnson
 
14:59TennesseeJerry Hutchens comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing43-43
14:58Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Dustin Edwards43-43
14:47Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski travels with the ball43-43
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
Ruben Rhoades (C)
William Jenkins
 
14:33TennesseeJerry Hutchens is hacked by Chris Franks - foul #3 on Chris Franks, team foul #643-43
SubsMississippi State
Leo Johnson (PF)
Kosta Gembarowski
 
SubsTennessee
Carlos Johnson (SF), William Jenkins (PF)
Jesse Yates, Jerry Hutchens
 
14:17TennesseeJohn Leavens misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane43-43
14:15Mississippi StateTravis Stanford snags the defensive board43-43
14:09Mississippi StateChris Franks's layup is rejected by William Jenkins43-43
14:07TennesseeCarlos Johnson grabs the board43-43
13:45TennesseeJohn Leavens shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the jumper from close range but he's hacked by Leo Johnson - foul #1 on Leo Johnson, team foul #743-43
SubsMississippi State
George Charlton (SG), James Dickey (SF), Vernon Newton (PF)
Dustin Edwards, Travis Stanford, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), James Ellington (SF)
Arthur Haywood, Carlos Johnson
 
13:45TennesseeJohn Leavens makes the 1st free throw43-44
13:45TennesseeJohn Leavens misses the 2nd free throw43-44
13:45Mississippi StateLeo Johnson grabs the defensive rebound43-44
13:43Mississippi StateJames Dickey throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt43-44
SubsMississippi State
William Mayers (SG)
James Dickey
 
SubsTennessee
Ray Hardin (SG)
John Leavens
 
13:17TennesseeJames Ellington knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Reese43-46
13:01Mississippi StateChris Franks is hacked by Ruben Rhoades - foul #1 on Ruben Rhoades, team foul #243-46
SubsMississippi State
James Dickey (PG), Kosta Gembarowski (PF)
Chris Franks, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
Jesse Yates (SF), Jerry Hutchens (PF), Bertram Burr (C)
James Ellington, William Jenkins, Ruben Rhoades
 
12:55Mississippi StateVernon Newton throws a bad pass out of bounds43-46
SubsMississippi State
Dustin Edwards (SG), David Halls (C)
William Mayers, Vernon Newton
 
SubsTennessee 
12:26TennesseeJerry Hutchens comes up short on the shot from the right wing but he's fouled by James Dickey - foul #1 on James Dickey, team foul #843-46
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), James Ellington (SG)
John Reese, Ray Hardin
 
12:26TennesseeJerry Hutchens makes the 1st free throw43-47
12:26TennesseeJerry Hutchens makes the 2nd free throw43-48
12:24Mississippi StateDustin Edwards is fouled in the backcourt by James Ellington - foul #1 on James Ellington, team foul #343-48
12:10Mississippi StateDavid Halls misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Arthur Haywood - foul #3 on Arthur Haywood, team foul #443-48
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
Ruben Rhoades (C)
Bertram Burr
 
12:10Mississippi StateDavid Halls misses the 1st free throw43-48
12:10Mississippi StateDavid Halls misses the 2nd free throw43-48
12:10TennesseeJesse Yates gets the rebound43-48
11:55TennesseeRuben Rhoades hits a jumper in the lane on a great pass from James Ellington43-50
11:42Mississippi StateDavid Halls's layup is rejected by Ruben Rhoades43-50
11:40TennesseeRuben Rhoades grabs the board43-50
LineupMississippi State
 PG - James Dickey (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - George Charlton (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kosta Gembarowski (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb.
 C - David Halls (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - Arthur Haywood (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Ellington (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Jesse Yates (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Jerry Hutchens (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:21TennesseeJames Ellington clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away43-50
11:19Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton snags the defensive board43-50
11:12Mississippi StateJames Dickey comes up short on the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Arthur Haywood - foul #4 on Arthur Haywood, team foul #543-50
SubsMississippi State
William Mayers (SG), Travis Stanford (SF), Vernon Newton (PF), Leo Johnson (C)
Dustin Edwards, George Charlton, Kosta Gembarowski, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), John Leavens (SG), Carlos Johnson (SF), Bertram Burr (PF)
Arthur Haywood, James Ellington, Jesse Yates, Jerry Hutchens
 
11:12Mississippi StateJames Dickey makes the 1st free throw44-50
11:12Mississippi StateJames Dickey makes the 2nd free throw45-50
10:46TennesseeJohn Reese hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner45-50
10:44Mississippi StateVernon Newton grabs the board45-50
10:41Mississippi StateJames Dickey is hacked by John Reese in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Reese, team foul #645-50
SubsMississippi State
Chris Franks (PG)
James Dickey
 
SubsTennessee
William Jenkins (C)
Ruben Rhoades
 
10:32Mississippi StateTravis Stanford knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Leo Johnson48-50
10:06TennesseeJohn Reese drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Bertram Burr48-53
10:04Mississippi StateChris Franks is hacked by Carlos Johnson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Carlos Johnson, team foul #748-53
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
Jerry Hutchens (PF)
Bertram Burr
 
10:04Mississippi StateChris Franks makes the 1st free throw49-53
10:04Mississippi StateChris Franks misses the 2nd free throw49-53
10:04Mississippi StateVernon Newton pulls down the offensive rebound49-53
09:58Mississippi StateTravis Stanford clanks a shot from the free throw line49-53
09:57TennesseeCarlos Johnson snags the defensive board49-53
09:28TennesseeLeo Johnson takes the ball from John Reese49-53
09:11Mississippi StateChris Franks is wide open but clanks a runner in the paint49-53
09:09Mississippi StateTravis Stanford grabs the offensive rebound49-53
09:00Mississippi StateLeo Johnson connects on the jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Chris Franks51-53
08:38TennesseeJohn Leavens is doubleteamed and throws a bad pass out of bounds51-53
SubsMississippi State
Dustin Edwards (SG), George Charlton (SF), Kosta Gembarowski (PF), David Halls (C)
William Mayers, Travis Stanford, Vernon Newton, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), Ray Hardin (SG), Jesse Yates (SF), Bertram Burr (PF), Ruben Rhoades (C)
John Reese, John Leavens, Carlos Johnson, Jerry Hutchens, William Jenkins
 
08:18Mississippi StateDustin Edwards misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing51-53
08:17Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton tips it in53-53
07:55TennesseeThe pull-up jumper by Ruben Rhoades is blocked by David Halls53-53
07:53Mississippi StateDavid Halls pulls down the rebound53-53
07:39Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner53-53
07:38TennesseeRuben Rhoades snags the defensive board53-53
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Chris Franks (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - George Charlton (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Kosta Gembarowski (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb.
 C - David Halls (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - Arthur Haywood (fresh) 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Ray Hardin (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jesse Yates (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Bertram Burr (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:18TennesseeDavid Halls steps in front of the Ruben Rhoades pass53-53
07:04Mississippi StateThe short jumper by David Halls is denied by Ruben Rhoades53-53
07:02Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski misses the tip53-53
07:01TennesseeRay Hardin gets the rebound53-53
06:43TennesseeRuben Rhoades evades the doubleteam but misses long on a fadeaway near the basket but he's hacked by David Halls - foul #3 on David Halls, team foul #953-53
SubsMississippi State
James Dickey (PG), Travis Stanford (SF), Leo Johnson (C)
Chris Franks, Dustin Edwards, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG), Luis Harold (SG), James Ellington (SF), Jerry Hutchens (PF)
Arthur Haywood, Ray Hardin, Jesse Yates, Bertram Burr
 
06:43TennesseeRuben Rhoades makes the 1st free throw53-54
06:43TennesseeRuben Rhoades makes the 2nd free throw53-55
06:16Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton connects on the open jumper from the left side on a great pass from Travis Stanford and the foul's on Luis Harold - foul #2 on Luis Harold, team foul #855-55
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
William Jenkins (C)
Ruben Rhoades
 
06:16Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton makes the free throw56-55
06:01TennesseeGeorge Charlton steps in front of the Luis Harold pass56-55
05:52Mississippi StateKosta Gembarowski can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner56-55
05:50TennesseeJames Ellington snags the defensive board56-55
05:28TennesseeLuis Harold is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Luis Harold, team foul #956-55
SubsMississippi State
Dustin Edwards (SG), William Mayers (SF), Vernon Newton (PF)
George Charlton, Travis Stanford, Kosta Gembarowski
 
SubsTennessee
Arthur Haywood (PG), John Leavens (SG), Ruben Rhoades (C)
John Reese, Luis Harold, Jerry Hutchens
 
05:19Mississippi StateJames Dickey loses the ball out of bounds56-55
04:58TennesseeJohn Leavens is fouled on the floor by Vernon Newton - foul #2 on Vernon Newton, team foul #1056-55
SubsMississippi State
David Halls (C)
Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
Carlos Johnson (SF)
James Ellington
 
04:58TennesseeJohn Leavens makes the 1st free throw56-56
04:58TennesseeJohn Leavens makes the 2nd free throw56-57
04:56Mississippi StateArthur Haywood is called for the reach on James Dickey in the backcourt - foul #5 on Arthur Haywood, team foul #1056-57
SubsMississippi State 
SubsTennessee
John Reese (PG)
Arthur Haywood
 
04:56Mississippi StateJames Dickey makes the 1st free throw57-57
04:56Mississippi StateJames Dickey makes the 2nd free throw58-57
04:30TennesseeJohn Leavens is called for traveling58-57
SubsMississippi State
Chris Franks (PG)
James Dickey
 
SubsTennessee
Jesse Yates (SF), Bertram Burr (PF)
Carlos Johnson, William Jenkins
 
04:13Mississippi StateDustin Edwards drills a 3 from straight away set up by William Mayers61-57
03:52TennesseeJohn Reese misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner61-57
03:50Mississippi StateWilliam Mayers gets the rebound61-57
03:46Mississippi StateJohn Leavens steals the ball from Chris Franks in the backcourt61-57
03:44TennesseeJohn Reese lays it up and in set up by John Leavens61-59
03:27Mississippi StateDustin Edwards buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Halls63-59
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Chris Franks (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Dustin Edwards (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - William Mayers (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - Vernon Newton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Halls (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupTennessee
 PG - John Reese (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Leavens (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Jesse Yates (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Bertram Burr (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ruben Rhoades (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:09TennesseeJohn Reese makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from John Leavens63-62
02:46Mississippi StateWilliam Mayers misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner63-62
02:45TennesseeBertram Burr grabs the board63-62
02:45TennesseeTennessee calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)63-62
SubsMississippi State
George Charlton (SG), Travis Stanford (SF), Kosta Gembarowski (PF), Leo Johnson (C)
Dustin Edwards, William Mayers, Vernon Newton, David Halls
 
SubsTennessee
Ray Hardin (SG), Jerry Hutchens (PF)
John Leavens, Bertram Burr
 
02:28TennesseeThe jump hook by Jesse Yates is blocked by Travis Stanford63-62
02:27Mississippi StateGeorge Charlton pulls down the rebound63-62
02:27Mississippi StateMississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)63-62
SubsMississippi State
Dustin Edwards (SG), David Halls (C)
George Charlton, Leo Johnson
 
SubsTennessee
John Leavens (SG)
Ray Hardin
 
02:11Mississippi StateDustin Edwards hits a runner from close range and he's fouled by John Leavens - foul #2 on John Leavens, team foul #1165-62
02:11Mississippi StateDustin Edwards misses the free throw65-62
02:11TennesseeRuben Rhoades snags the defensive board65-62
01:44TennesseeJerry Hutchens scores on a shot from the right wing65-64
01:34Mississippi StateDavid Halls is fouled on the floor by Ruben Rhoades - foul #2 on Ruben Rhoades, team foul #1265-64
01:34Mississippi StateDavid Halls makes the 1st free throw66-64
01:34Mississippi StateDavid Halls misses the 2nd free throw66-64
01:34TennesseeThe rebound goes to Jesse Yates66-64
01:05TennesseeJohn Reese hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner66-64
01:04TennesseeRuben Rhoades grabs the offensive rebound66-64
00:45TennesseeJerry Hutchens is fouled on the floor by Kosta Gembarowski - foul #1 on Kosta Gembarowski, team foul #1166-64
00:45TennesseeJerry Hutchens makes the 1st free throw66-65
00:45TennesseeJerry Hutchens makes the 2nd free throw66-66
00:42Mississippi StateDustin Edwards is called for traveling in the backcourt66-66
00:24TennesseeKosta Gembarowski takes the ball from John Reese66-66
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-5) 
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:02Mississippi StateDavid Halls connects on the open turnaround from the left block68-66
00:02TennesseeTennessee calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)68-66
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-5) 
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:00TennesseeJohn Leavens misses badly on a fullcourt shot68-66