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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Wooden
Samford Sim AI
Final -
2/24/2026
79
  1 2 OT1 F
Samford 29 36 14 79
Middle Tenn. State 40 25 13 78
78
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharles Helwig 31 4-8 0-1 2-2 3 7 1 1 1 0 3 10
pfJoseph Lamar 33 5-9 1-1 1-3 4 11 1 2 2 1 2 12
sfPatrick Spencer 34 6-11 0-1 3-4 1 1 2 2 1 0 2 15
sgScott Mertens 31 4-8 2-5 2-2 0 2 4 2 0 0 3 12
pgJoseph Meredith 35 5-11 1-4 4-4 1 5 3 2 3 0 0 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgKevin Chudzinski 15 1-4 0-2 2-2 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 4
sgChuck Neely 14 2-3 2-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 6
pfMartin Buffington 13 2-4 0-1 1-2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5
cJoseph Manning 13 0-4 0-2 0-0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0
sfThomas Parks 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0
sgJared Allen 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
Totals 225 29-63 6-20 15-19 12 38 14 13 9 1 14 79
Percentages   .460 .300 .789                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGeorge Butler 35 2-4 1-1 0-0 3 14 0 1 1 3 2 5
pfMike Gayden 33 4-8 0-0 0-0 6 8 0 2 1 3 1 8
sfStanley Nixon 32 8-16 3-8 5-6 0 3 0 3 1 0 1 24
sgCharles Cheney 33 7-15 3-8 0-1 4 6 4 1 1 0 3 17
pgDino Bosancic 32 3-9 2-5 0-0 0 0 6 5 2 0 1 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgLeon Miller 19 2-7 2-6 0-0 0 0 3 2 0 0 2 6
cJonathon Noguera 17 2-3 0-0 1-2 2 6 0 0 0 1 2 5
sfFrederick Johnson 12 2-7 0-2 1-1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 5
pgEric Veras 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 0
pfBruce Madsen 5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 225 30-71 11-32 7-10 17 42 15 16 6 7 15 78
Percentages   .423 .344 .700                

SU
29
11-29
2-10
5-6
7
18
5
7
5
0
5
14
6
6
0
10
50
18-34
4-10
10-13
5
20
9
6
4
1
9
20
14
6
4
5
79
29-63
6-20
15-19
12
38
14
13
9
1
14
34
20
12
4
15
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
MTSU
40
15-32
7-16
3-3
6
18
10
5
4
3
6
14
8
6
4
13
38
15-39
4-16
4-7
11
24
5
11
2
4
9
18
7
12
2
3
78
30-71
11-32
7-10
17
42
15
16
6
7
15
32
15
18
6
16
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Joseph Meredith Samford
15 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh)
 SG - Scott Mertens (fresh)
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fresh)
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fresh)
 C - Charles Helwig (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh)
 SG - Charles Cheney (fresh)
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fresh)
 PF - Mike Gayden (fresh)
 C - George Butler (fresh)
 
20:00SamfordJoseph Lamar wins the tip0-0
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
19:43SamfordCharles Helwig drills a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Patrick Spencer2-0
19:31Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic clanks a 3pt shot from straight away2-0
19:29SamfordScott Mertens pulls down the rebound2-0
19:10SamfordCharles Cheney picks off the pass by Joseph Meredith2-0
18:53Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic misses long on a fadeaway from the right side2-0
18:52SamfordJoseph Lamar grabs the board2-0
18:36SamfordScott Mertens can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away2-0
18:35Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler snags the defensive board2-0
18:11Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden loses the dribble to Joseph Lamar2-0
17:52SamfordCharles Helwig scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane4-0
17:36Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Charles Helwig - foul #1 on Charles Helwig, team foul #14-0
17:36Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon makes the 1st free throw4-1
17:36Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon makes the 2nd free throw4-2
17:19SamfordDino Bosancic takes the ball from Patrick Spencer4-2
17:16Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits the finger roll set up by Dino Bosancic4-4
16:55SamfordJoseph Meredith misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline4-4
16:53SamfordCharles Helwig grabs the offensive board4-4
16:48SamfordJoseph Meredith misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing4-4
16:47Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler grabs the board4-4
16:27Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Dino Bosancic4-7
16:05SamfordCharles Helwig is hacked by George Butler - foul #1 on George Butler, team foul #14-7
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (PG), Chuck Neely (SG), Thomas Parks (SF), Martin Buffington (PF), Joseph Manning (C)
Joseph Meredith, Scott Mertens, Patrick Spencer, Joseph Lamar, Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Leon Miller (PG), Frederick Johnson (SF), Jonathon Noguera (PF)
Dino Bosancic, Stanley Nixon, Mike Gayden
 
16:00SamfordMartin Buffington lays it in6-7
LineupSamford
 PG - Kevin Chudzinski (fresh)
 SG - Chuck Neely (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Parks (fresh)
 PF - Martin Buffington (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Joseph Manning (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Leon Miller (fresh)
 SG - Charles Cheney (fresh)
 SF - Frederick Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Noguera (fresh)
 C - George Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:41Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson misses the 3 from the right corner6-7
15:40SamfordThe rebound goes to Kevin Chudzinski6-7
15:22SamfordJoseph Manning is denied on a layup by George Butler6-7
15:21Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler snags the defensive board6-7
15:09Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side6-7
15:07Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson misses the tip6-7
15:06SamfordJoseph Manning gets the rebound6-7
14:59SamfordGeorge Butler takes the ball from Joseph Manning6-7
14:34Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner6-7
14:32Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera tips it back up and in6-9
14:21SamfordMartin Buffington lays it in8-9
14:09Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera is fouled on the floor by Thomas Parks - foul #1 on Thomas Parks, team foul #28-9
SubsSamford
Joseph Meredith (PG), Scott Mertens (SG), Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF), Charles Helwig (C)
Kevin Chudzinski, Chuck Neely, Thomas Parks, Martin Buffington, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Stanley Nixon (SF), Mike Gayden (PF)
Charles Cheney, Frederick Johnson, George Butler
 
13:50Middle Tenn. StateJoseph Lamar steals the ball from Stanley Nixon8-9
13:28SamfordJoseph Meredith drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Scott Mertens10-9
13:14Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon connects on the fadeaway near the basket10-11
12:57SamfordJoseph Lamar hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left block10-11
12:56SamfordJoseph Lamar misses the tip10-11
12:55Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera gets the rebound10-11
12:36Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the left block10-11
12:34Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera snags the offensive board10-11
12:16Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon misses long on a 3 from the right wing10-11
12:15SamfordCharles Helwig grabs the board10-11
12:05SamfordCharles Helwig is whistled for traveling10-11
SubsSamford
Martin Buffington (C)
Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Charles Cheney (SG), George Butler (C)
Leon Miller, Jonathon Noguera
 
11:45Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic is fouled on the floor by Patrick Spencer - foul #1 on Patrick Spencer, team foul #310-11
SubsSamford
Chuck Neely (SG), Joseph Manning (C)
Scott Mertens, Joseph Lamar
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Chuck Neely (fresh)
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fresh)
 PF - Martin Buffington (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Joseph Manning (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fresh)
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fresh)
 C - George Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:33Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden comes up short on the turnaround in the paint10-11
11:32Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden hits the follow up shot10-13
11:04SamfordJoseph Meredith misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Charles Cheney - foul #1 on Charles Cheney, team foul #210-13
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (SG), Charles Helwig (C)
Patrick Spencer, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Leon Miller (PG), Frederick Johnson (SF)
Dino Bosancic, Stanley Nixon
 
11:04SamfordJoseph Meredith makes the 1st free throw11-13
11:04SamfordJoseph Meredith makes the 2nd free throw12-13
10:45Middle Tenn. StateChuck Neely steps in front of the Leon Miller pass12-13
10:24SamfordThe pull-up jumper by Kevin Chudzinski is blocked by Mike Gayden12-13
10:22SamfordCharles Helwig tips it home14-13
10:01Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson comes up short on the shot from the right wing14-13
10:00SamfordMartin Buffington grabs the board14-13
09:40SamfordChuck Neely drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Kevin Chudzinski17-13
09:22Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line17-13
09:21Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson misses the tip17-13
09:20SamfordJoseph Meredith snags the defensive board17-13
09:12SamfordKevin Chudzinski is called for traveling17-13
SubsSamford
Scott Mertens (SG), Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF), Joseph Manning (C)
Joseph Meredith, Chuck Neely, Martin Buffington, Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Stanley Nixon (SF), Jonathon Noguera (PF)
Charles Cheney, Frederick Johnson, Mike Gayden
 
09:04Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing17-13
09:03SamfordKevin Chudzinski gets the rebound17-13
08:51SamfordKevin Chudzinski misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing17-13
08:49Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera pulls down the rebound17-13
08:28Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Dino Bosancic17-16
08:03SamfordPatrick Spencer hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner17-16
08:01Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera grabs the defensive rebound17-16
07:43Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon clanks a 3 from the right wing17-16
07:41SamfordJoseph Manning gets the rebound17-16
LineupSamford
 PG - Kevin Chudzinski (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Mertens (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fresh)
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Joseph Manning (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Leon Miller (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Jonathon Noguera (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - George Butler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:22SamfordJoseph Manning hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing17-16
07:21Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Stanley Nixon17-16
07:14Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Dino Bosancic17-19
06:54SamfordJoseph Lamar throws it down on a nice dish by Kevin Chudzinski19-19
06:32Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing19-19
06:31SamfordJoseph Manning grabs the board19-19
06:03SamfordKevin Chudzinski is hacked by George Butler - foul #2 on George Butler, team foul #319-19
SubsSamford
Joseph Meredith (PG), Chuck Neely (SG), Thomas Parks (SF), Martin Buffington (PF), Charles Helwig (C)
Kevin Chudzinski, Scott Mertens, Patrick Spencer, Joseph Lamar, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Eric Veras (PG), Charles Cheney (SG), Frederick Johnson (SF), Mike Gayden (PF), Bruce Madsen (C)
Dino Bosancic, Leon Miller, Stanley Nixon, Jonathon Noguera, George Butler
 
05:56SamfordChuck Neely scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Joseph Meredith22-19
05:40Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson makes the jumper from the right block and the foul's on Thomas Parks - foul #2 on Thomas Parks, team foul #422-21
SubsSamford
Jared Allen (SG)
Thomas Parks
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
05:40Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson makes the free throw22-22
05:22SamfordChuck Neely is called for traveling22-22
05:05Middle Tenn. StateJared Allen steps in front of the Eric Veras pass22-22
05:01SamfordMartin Buffington blows the layup22-22
05:00Middle Tenn. StateBruce Madsen pulls down the rebound22-22
04:44Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Eric Veras22-25
04:34SamfordCharles Helwig comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane22-25
04:32Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson grabs the defensive rebound22-25
04:19Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Eric Veras22-28
03:56SamfordMartin Buffington misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing22-28
03:55SamfordJared Allen grabs the offensive rebound22-28
03:40SamfordJared Allen loses the dribble to Mike Gayden22-28
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jared Allen (fresh)
 SF - Chuck Neely (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Martin Buffington (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Charles Helwig (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Eric Veras (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Frederick Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bruce Madsen (fresh)
 
03:36Middle Tenn. StateFrederick Johnson banks in the layup on a great pass from Charles Cheney22-30
03:29SamfordCharles Helwig misses the runner in the lane but the foul's on Bruce Madsen - foul #1 on Bruce Madsen, team foul #422-30
SubsSamford
Scott Mertens (SG), Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF)
Jared Allen, Chuck Neely, Martin Buffington
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Stanley Nixon (SF), George Butler (C)
Eric Veras, Frederick Johnson, Bruce Madsen
 
03:29SamfordCharles Helwig makes the 1st free throw23-30
03:29SamfordCharles Helwig makes the 2nd free throw24-30
03:14Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner24-30
03:12Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden tips it back up and in24-32
03:05SamfordThe jump hook by Patrick Spencer is blocked by George Butler24-32
03:04Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler grabs the board24-32
02:45Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney is hacked by Scott Mertens - foul #1 on Scott Mertens, team foul #524-32
SubsSamford
Joseph Manning (C)
Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Leon Miller (SG), Jonathon Noguera (PF)
Charles Cheney, Mike Gayden
 
02:30Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic loses the dribble to Joseph Meredith24-32
02:27SamfordPatrick Spencer misses the lay-in24-32
02:26Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera snags the defensive board24-32
02:08Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Leon Miller24-35
01:57SamfordJoseph Manning clanks a jumpshot from the left side24-35
01:55SamfordJoseph Manning pulls down the offensive rebound24-35
01:35SamfordJoseph Manning can't connect on a 3 from the right corner24-35
01:33SamfordJoseph Meredith tips it back up and in26-35
01:15Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon makes the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Dino Bosancic26-37
01:02SamfordJoseph Meredith hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing26-37
01:01SamfordPatrick Spencer hits the follow up shot28-37
00:47Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Dino Bosancic28-40
00:38SamfordJoseph Lamar can't connect on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Jonathon Noguera - foul #1 on Jonathon Noguera, team foul #528-40
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (PG), Chuck Neely (SG), Charles Helwig (C)
Joseph Meredith, Scott Mertens, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Charles Cheney (SG), Frederick Johnson (SF), Mike Gayden (PF)
Dino Bosancic, Stanley Nixon, Jonathon Noguera
 
00:38SamfordJoseph Lamar makes the 1st free throw29-40
00:38SamfordJoseph Lamar misses the 2nd free throw29-40
00:38Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler grabs the defensive rebound29-40
00:19Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing29-40
00:17SamfordJoseph Lamar snags the defensive board29-40
00:00SamfordCharles Cheney is called for the reach on Chuck Neely - foul #2 on Charles Cheney, team foul #629-40
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Mertens (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Charles Helwig (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - George Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon inbounds the ball29-40
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) 
19:37Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner29-40
19:36Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden can't tip it in29-40
19:34SamfordJoseph Lamar pulls down the rebound29-40
19:27SamfordPatrick Spencer misses the driving attempt from the baseline but the foul's on Mike Gayden - foul #1 on Mike Gayden, team foul #129-40
19:27SamfordPatrick Spencer makes the 1st free throw30-40
19:27SamfordPatrick Spencer makes the 2nd free throw31-40
19:17Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler throws a bad pass out of bounds31-40
19:01SamfordPatrick Spencer's layup is rejected by Mike Gayden31-40
18:59Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon snags the defensive board31-40
18:40Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Spencer steps in front of the Mike Gayden pass31-40
18:32SamfordJoseph Meredith hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Joseph Lamar33-40
18:03Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney is hacked by Scott Mertens - foul #2 on Scott Mertens, team foul #133-40
17:50Middle Tenn. StateJoseph Lamar is called for the reach on Mike Gayden - foul #1 on Joseph Lamar, team foul #233-40
17:34Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Stanley Nixon, team foul #233-40
17:13SamfordCharles Helwig clanks a floater from the right wing33-40
17:12Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler grabs the board33-40
16:51Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler is hacked by Charles Helwig - foul #2 on Charles Helwig, team foul #333-40
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (SG), Chuck Neely (SF), Martin Buffington (PF), Joseph Manning (C)
Scott Mertens, Patrick Spencer, Joseph Lamar, Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Eric Veras (PG), Leon Miller (SG), Frederick Johnson (SF), Jonathon Noguera (PF)
Dino Bosancic, Charles Cheney, Stanley Nixon, Mike Gayden
 
16:29Middle Tenn. StateEric Veras can't connect on a 3 from the left corner33-40
16:27SamfordJoseph Manning grabs the defensive rebound33-40
15:58SamfordKevin Chudzinski misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away33-40
15:57Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to George Butler33-40
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Kevin Chudzinski (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Chuck Neely (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Martin Buffington (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Joseph Manning (fresh) 5 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Eric Veras (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Leon Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frederick Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jonathon Noguera (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - George Butler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 
15:44Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner33-40
15:42Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler snags the offensive board33-40
15:28Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away33-40
15:26SamfordThe rebound goes to Joseph Meredith33-40
15:07SamfordKevin Chudzinski misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Leon Miller - foul #1 on Leon Miller, team foul #333-40
SubsSamford
Scott Mertens (SG), Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF), Charles Helwig (C)
Joseph Meredith, Chuck Neely, Martin Buffington, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Charles Cheney (SG), Stanley Nixon (SF), Mike Gayden (PF)
Eric Veras, Leon Miller, Frederick Johnson, George Butler
 
15:07SamfordKevin Chudzinski makes the 1st free throw34-40
15:07SamfordKevin Chudzinski makes the 2nd free throw35-40
15:00Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner35-40
14:58Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden grabs the offensive board35-40
14:52Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney misses badly on a jumper from the left side35-40
14:50SamfordJoseph Lamar snags the defensive board35-40
14:35SamfordKevin Chudzinski drills a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Scott Mertens37-40
14:31Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing37-40
14:30Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney tips it home37-42
14:10SamfordJoseph Lamar knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing40-42
13:50Middle Tenn. StateCharles Helwig takes the ball from Dino Bosancic40-42
13:46SamfordPatrick Spencer connects on the driving attempt in the lane set up by Kevin Chudzinski42-42
13:21Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden is fouled on the floor by Joseph Lamar - foul #2 on Joseph Lamar, team foul #442-42
SubsSamford
Joseph Meredith (PG)
Kevin Chudzinski
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
George Butler (C)
Jonathon Noguera
 
13:11Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney's pass is off the mark and out of bounds42-42
12:50SamfordCharles Helwig's floater is tipped away by George Butler42-42
12:49Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler pulls down the rebound42-42
12:29Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing42-42
12:28SamfordJoseph Lamar grabs the board42-42
12:24SamfordJoseph Lamar throws a bad pass out of bounds42-42
SubsSamford
Martin Buffington (PF), Joseph Manning (C)
Joseph Lamar, Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Leon Miller (PG)
Dino Bosancic
 
12:12Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits a 3pt shot from straight away42-45
11:50SamfordScott Mertens's pass is off the mark and out of bounds42-45
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (SG), Chuck Neely (SF)
Scott Mertens, Patrick Spencer
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Eric Veras (PG), Frederick Johnson (SF), Jonathon Noguera (PF)
Charles Cheney, Stanley Nixon, Mike Gayden
 
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Kevin Chudzinski (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Chuck Neely (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Martin Buffington (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Joseph Manning (fresh) 5 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Eric Veras (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Leon Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frederick Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jonathon Noguera (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - George Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 9 reb. 3 blk.
 
11:32Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller misses the floater from the right wing42-45
11:31SamfordJoseph Manning grabs the defensive rebound42-45
11:08SamfordChuck Neely misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing42-45
11:06Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to George Butler42-45
10:52Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera hits the finger roll set up by Leon Miller42-47
10:35SamfordKevin Chudzinski is hacked by Eric Veras - foul #1 on Eric Veras, team foul #442-47
SubsSamford
Scott Mertens (SG), Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF), Charles Helwig (C)
Kevin Chudzinski, Chuck Neely, Martin Buffington, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Charles Cheney (SG), Stanley Nixon (SF), Mike Gayden (PF)
Eric Veras, Leon Miller, Frederick Johnson, George Butler
 
10:17SamfordJonathon Noguera swats the short shot by Joseph Lamar42-47
10:16Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden grabs the defensive rebound42-47
10:11Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line42-47
10:09Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney can't tip it in42-47
10:07SamfordThe rebound goes to Joseph Meredith42-47
09:48SamfordJoseph Meredith double dribbles42-47
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (PG)
Joseph Meredith
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Bruce Madsen (C)
Jonathon Noguera
 
09:32Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint42-47
09:31Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden tips it home42-49
09:20SamfordJoseph Lamar blows the layup42-49
09:19Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Stanley Nixon42-49
09:00Middle Tenn. StateBruce Madsen misses short on a 3 from the left wing42-49
08:58Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney tips it in42-51
08:45SamfordScott Mertens can't connect on a 3 from the right corner42-51
08:44Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden snags the defensive board42-51
08:23Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing42-51
08:22Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden hits the follow up shot42-53
08:04SamfordPatrick Spencer connects on the jumper from the left side44-53
07:50Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon buries a jumper from the left side44-55
LineupSamford
 PG - Kevin Chudzinski (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Scott Mertens (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Charles Helwig (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Bruce Madsen (fresh)
 
07:33SamfordPatrick Spencer hits a runner near the basket on a great pass from Scott Mertens46-55
07:23Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic throws a bad pass out of bounds46-55
SubsSamford
Joseph Meredith (PG), Chuck Neely (SF), Martin Buffington (PF), Joseph Manning (C)
Scott Mertens, Patrick Spencer, Joseph Lamar, Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Eric Veras (PG), Leon Miller (SG), Frederick Johnson (SF), Jonathon Noguera (PF), George Butler (C)
Dino Bosancic, Charles Cheney, Stanley Nixon, Mike Gayden, Bruce Madsen
 
07:02SamfordMartin Buffington can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Jonathon Noguera - foul #2 on Jonathon Noguera, team foul #546-55
SubsSamford
Thomas Parks (SF)
Kevin Chudzinski
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
07:02SamfordMartin Buffington makes the 1st free throw47-55
07:02SamfordMartin Buffington misses the 2nd free throw47-55
07:02SamfordThomas Parks grabs the offensive board47-55
06:49SamfordJoseph Meredith misses the shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Eric Veras - foul #2 on Eric Veras, team foul #647-55
06:49SamfordJoseph Meredith makes the 1st free throw48-55
06:49SamfordJoseph Meredith makes the 2nd free throw49-55
06:33Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Chuck Neely - foul #1 on Chuck Neely, team foul #549-55
06:33Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera makes the 1st free throw49-56
06:33Middle Tenn. StateJonathon Noguera misses the 2nd free throw49-56
06:33SamfordJoseph Manning snags the defensive board49-56
06:18SamfordThomas Parks misses the fadeaway from the right wing49-56
06:16Middle Tenn. StateEric Veras snags the defensive board49-56
05:57Middle Tenn. StateThomas Parks is called for the reach on George Butler - foul #3 on Thomas Parks, team foul #649-56
SubsSamford
Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF), Charles Helwig (C)
Thomas Parks, Martin Buffington, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Charles Cheney (SG), Mike Gayden (PF)
Eric Veras, Frederick Johnson, Jonathon Noguera
 
05:45Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler misses the runner in the paint49-56
05:44Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney tips it in49-58
05:25SamfordPatrick Spencer makes the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Joseph Meredith51-58
05:18Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane51-58
05:17Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler gets the offensive rebound51-58
04:55Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney makes the driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Leon Miller51-60
04:37SamfordJoseph Meredith can't connect on a floater from the right side51-60
04:36Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler pulls down the rebound51-60
04:31Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing51-60
04:30SamfordJoseph Lamar pulls down the rebound51-60
04:26SamfordPatrick Spencer blows the dunk but the foul's on Leon Miller - foul #2 on Leon Miller, team foul #751-60
SubsSamford
Scott Mertens (SG)
Chuck Neely
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Stanley Nixon (SF)
Leon Miller
 
04:26SamfordPatrick Spencer misses the 1st free throw51-60
04:26SamfordPatrick Spencer makes the 2nd free throw52-60
04:00Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Charles Cheney52-63
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
03:42SamfordStanley Nixon steals the ball from Patrick Spencer52-63
03:39Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits the finger roll52-65
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Scott Mertens (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fairly fresh) 13 pts.
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Charles Helwig (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fresh) 18 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk.
 C - George Butler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 12 reb. 3 blk.
 
03:32SamfordCharles Helwig makes the runner from close range54-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
03:17Middle Tenn. StateMike Gayden misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side54-65
03:16SamfordCharles Helwig grabs the board54-65
02:54SamfordJoseph Meredith makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Charles Helwig57-65
02:29Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon misses the 3 pointer from straight away57-65
02:27SamfordThe rebound goes to Joseph Meredith57-65
02:16SamfordScott Mertens is fouled on the floor by Charles Cheney - foul #3 on Charles Cheney, team foul #857-65
SubsSamford
Kevin Chudzinski (PG), Chuck Neely (SF), Martin Buffington (PF), Joseph Manning (C)
Joseph Meredith, Patrick Spencer, Joseph Lamar, Charles Helwig
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Leon Miller (PG), Frederick Johnson (SG), Jonathon Noguera (PF), Bruce Madsen (C)
Dino Bosancic, Charles Cheney, Mike Gayden, George Butler
 
02:16SamfordScott Mertens makes the 1st free throw58-65
02:16SamfordScott Mertens makes the 2nd free throw59-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
02:12Middle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)59-65
SubsSamford
Joseph Meredith (PG)
Kevin Chudzinski
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
02:02Middle Tenn. StateJoseph Meredith takes the ball from Bruce Madsen59-65
01:58SamfordScott Mertens hits the finger roll set up by Joseph Meredith61-65
01:51Middle Tenn. StateLeon Miller is whistled for traveling61-65
SubsSamford
Patrick Spencer (SF), Joseph Lamar (PF), Charles Helwig (C)
Chuck Neely, Martin Buffington, Joseph Manning
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dino Bosancic (PG), Charles Cheney (SG), Mike Gayden (PF), George Butler (C)
Leon Miller, Frederick Johnson, Jonathon Noguera, Bruce Madsen
 
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) 
01:44SamfordJoseph Meredith misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing61-65
01:43Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Charles Cheney61-65
01:27Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away61-65
01:25SamfordCharles Helwig grabs the board61-65
01:06SamfordDino Bosancic steals it from Scott Mertens61-65
00:51Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic's pass is off the mark and out of bounds61-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) 
00:42SamfordScott Mertens's layup is rejected by Mike Gayden61-65
00:40SamfordJoseph Lamar hits the follow up shot63-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) 
00:16Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon loses the dribble to Joseph Meredith63-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) 
00:12SamfordCharles Helwig misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing63-65
00:11Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney gets the rebound63-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) 
00:10Middle Tenn. StateScott Mertens is called for the reach on Charles Cheney in the backcourt - foul #3 on Scott Mertens, team foul #763-65
00:10Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney misses the 1st free throw63-65
00:10SamfordCharles Helwig gets the rebound63-65
00:10SamfordSamford calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)63-65
00:04SamfordPatrick Spencer scores on a floater from the right wing on a great pass from Scott Mertens65-65
00:04Middle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)65-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic misses long on a halfcourt shot65-65
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Scott Mertens (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fresh) 15 pts.
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Charles Helwig (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fresh) 18 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 C - George Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 12 reb. 3 blk.
 
05:00Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon wins the tip65-65
Game PlanSamfordSamford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) 
04:40Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon is fouled on the floor by Patrick Spencer - foul #2 on Patrick Spencer, team foul #865-65
04:40Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon makes the 1st free throw65-66
04:40Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon makes the 2nd free throw65-67
04:33SamfordJoseph Lamar throws a bad pass out of bounds65-67
04:21Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic's pass is off the mark and out of bounds65-67
04:06SamfordScott Mertens hits a 3pt shot from the right corner68-67
03:45Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Charles Cheney68-70
03:30SamfordJoseph Meredith drills a jumper in the lane70-70
03:13Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic's floater is tipped away by Joseph Lamar70-70
03:12SamfordJoseph Lamar snags the defensive board70-70
03:05SamfordJoseph Lamar drills a driving attempt from the left block72-70
02:43Middle Tenn. StateCharles Cheney scores on a 3 from the left corner72-73
02:31SamfordJoseph Lamar is hacked by Dino Bosancic - foul #1 on Dino Bosancic, team foul #972-73
02:31SamfordJoseph Lamar misses the 1st free throw72-73
02:31SamfordCharles Helwig grabs the offensive board72-73
02:11SamfordScott Mertens hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing72-73
02:10SamfordJoseph Lamar grabs the offensive board72-73
01:55SamfordPatrick Spencer hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the lane72-73
01:54Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler snags the defensive board72-73
01:39Middle Tenn. StateGeorge Butler buries a fadeaway in the paint72-75
01:35SamfordJoseph Meredith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing72-75
01:33SamfordJoseph Lamar hits the follow up shot74-75
01:18Middle Tenn. StateDino Bosancic buries a jumpshot from the left side set up by Charles Cheney74-77
01:02SamfordScott Mertens connects on the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Patrick Spencer77-77
LineupSamford
 PG - Joseph Meredith (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Scott Mertens (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Patrick Spencer (fairly fresh) 15 pts.
 PF - Joseph Lamar (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Charles Helwig (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dino Bosancic (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Charles Cheney (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Stanley Nixon (fairly fresh) 23 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mike Gayden (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 C - George Butler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 13 reb. 3 blk.
 
00:44Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon is hacked by Charles Helwig - foul #3 on Charles Helwig, team foul #977-77
00:44Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon makes the 1st free throw77-78
00:44Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon misses the 2nd free throw77-78
00:44SamfordScott Mertens grabs the board77-78
00:20SamfordScott Mertens buries a fadeaway from the free throw line79-78
00:01Middle Tenn. StateStanley Nixon misses long on a floater from the baseline79-78
00:00Middle Tenn. StateThe clock runs out79-78