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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Wooden
Final -
2/27/2026
57
  1 2 OT1 F
St. John's 19 25 13 57
Michigan State 27 17 9 53
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cFloyd Brooks 31 4-8 0-0 4-5 3 4 0 3 1 2 4 12
pfGlenn Creek 31 4-8 0-0 1-3 1 3 1 2 0 2 1 9
sfWillie Byrum 31 3-7 0-1 2-2 3 6 0 0 1 0 1 8
sgFrancis Watkins 31 4-7 1-4 2-2 1 8 3 2 2 0 1 11
pgJustin Britt 36 2-6 1-4 2-4 1 2 3 1 1 0 1 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgWilliam Taylor 16 0-2 0-2 2-2 0 0 4 1 0 0 3 2
sfJustin Spalding 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
pfDuane Coleman 14 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0
cJason Newman 14 3-5 0-0 0-4 0 4 0 2 0 0 1 6
sfLeonard Starr 5 0-1 0-1 2-2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 225 20-46 2-12 15-24 10 31 14 11 5 5 13 57
Percentages   .435 .167 .625                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBarry Paige 31 2-6 0-0 3-4 1 3 0 3 0 2 2 7
sfCortez Bruner 31 3-7 0-2 2-3 3 8 3 1 1 2 3 8
sfTimothy Cooper 34 0-4 0-1 0-1 2 4 2 2 0 0 1 0
pgVernon Wier 37 2-7 1-4 3-4 1 1 1 2 0 0 5 8
pgLawrence Pierce 37 7-17 5-11 1-2 3 5 1 2 3 0 2 20
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfEric Russ 19 3-5 0-0 0-0 2 8 0 2 0 2 1 6
cTommie Peterson 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 0
sgStjepan Trojanowski 11 1-2 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
pfDonald Hansen 6 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
pgMichael Frazier 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 225 18-49 6-18 11-16 12 33 7 12 4 7 20 53
Percentages   .367 .333 .688                

SJU
19
8-19
0-5
3-6
4
12
5
7
2
2
4
12
2
2
0
6
38
12-27
2-7
12-18
6
19
9
4
3
3
9
16
7
8
0
4
57
20-46
2-12
15-24
10
31
14
11
5
5
13
28
9
10
0
10
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
MSU
27
10-21
3-6
4-6
3
13
3
3
2
3
6
4
10
4
0
6
26
8-28
3-12
7-10
9
20
4
9
2
4
14
8
2
6
2
4
53
18-49
6-18
11-16
12
33
7
12
4
7
20
12
12
10
2
10
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Francis Watkins St. John's
11 Points, 8 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh)
 SG - Francis Watkins (fresh)
 SF - Willie Byrum (fresh)
 PF - Glenn Creek (fresh)
 C - Floyd Brooks (fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh)
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh)
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fresh)
 PF - Cortez Bruner (fresh)
 C - Barry Paige (fresh)
 
20:00St. John'sGlenn Creek wins the tip0-0
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
19:37St. John'sGlenn Creek splits the doubleteam and buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from Francis Watkins2-0
19:14Michigan StateBarry Paige hits a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Lawrence Pierce2-2
18:51St. John'sGlenn Creek misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Vernon Wier - foul #1 on Vernon Wier, team foul #12-2
18:51St. John'sGlenn Creek makes the 1st free throw3-2
18:51St. John'sGlenn Creek misses the 2nd free throw3-2
18:51Michigan StateCortez Bruner snags the defensive board3-2
18:31Michigan StateCortez Bruner knocks in the fadeaway from close range3-4
18:16St. John'sGlenn Creek evades the doubleteam but misses long on a shot from just outside the lane3-4
18:15St. John'sWillie Byrum snags the offensive board3-4
17:49St. John'sGlenn Creek misses the shot from the free throw line3-4
17:48St. John'sThe offensive rebound goes to Glenn Creek3-4
17:27St. John'sFrancis Watkins is fouled on the floor by Barry Paige - foul #1 on Barry Paige, team foul #23-4
17:16St. John'sFloyd Brooks is called for 3 seconds3-4
16:56Michigan StateFloyd Brooks denies the turnaround by Lawrence Pierce3-4
16:54St. John'sWillie Byrum pulls down the rebound3-4
16:25St. John'sCortez Bruner blocks the jumper by Floyd Brooks3-4
16:24Michigan StateCortez Bruner grabs the board3-4
16:02Michigan StateLawrence Pierce can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing3-4
16:01Michigan StateTimothy Cooper misses the tip3-4
15:59St. John'sGlenn Creek gets the rebound3-4
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh)
 SG - Francis Watkins (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Byrum (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh)
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fresh)
 PF - Cortez Bruner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Barry Paige (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:33St. John'sJustin Britt misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing3-4
15:31Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Cortez Bruner3-4
15:25Michigan StateFloyd Brooks takes the ball from Barry Paige3-4
15:04St. John'sThe pull-up jumper by Floyd Brooks is blocked by Barry Paige3-4
15:02St. John'sWillie Byrum tips it but misses3-4
15:00Michigan StateCortez Bruner grabs the board3-4
14:36Michigan StateLawrence Pierce misses the 3 from the left wing3-4
14:35St. John'sFrancis Watkins gets the rebound3-4
14:12St. John'sJustin Britt's pass is off the mark and out of bounds3-4
SubsSt. John's
William Taylor (PG), Justin Spalding (SG), Leonard Starr (SF), Duane Coleman (PF), Jason Newman (C)
Justin Britt, Francis Watkins, Willie Byrum, Glenn Creek, Floyd Brooks
 
SubsMichigan State
Eric Russ (PF), Tommie Peterson (C)
Cortez Bruner, Barry Paige
 
13:54Michigan StateLawrence Pierce hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Vernon Wier3-7
13:34St. John'sLeonard Starr misses long on a driving attempt from the left block but the foul's on Eric Russ - foul #1 on Eric Russ, team foul #33-7
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Michael Frazier (PG), Stjepan Trojanowski (SG)
Lawrence Pierce, Vernon Wier
 
13:34St. John'sLeonard Starr makes the 1st free throw4-7
13:34St. John'sLeonard Starr makes the 2nd free throw5-7
13:09Michigan StateStjepan Trojanowski misses short on a jumper from the left side5-7
13:08St. John'sJason Newman grabs the board5-7
12:43St. John'sJason Newman scores on a shot from the left block on a nice dish by Justin Spalding and he's fouled by Tommie Peterson - foul #1 on Tommie Peterson, team foul #47-7
SubsSt. John's
Justin Britt (PG)
Leonard Starr
 
SubsMichigan State
Lawrence Pierce (PG), Vernon Wier (SG)
Michael Frazier, Stjepan Trojanowski
 
12:43St. John'sJason Newman misses the free throw7-7
12:43Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Tommie Peterson7-7
12:15Michigan StateTimothy Cooper misses the lay-in7-7
12:14St. John'sJason Newman gets the rebound7-7
11:56St. John'sWilliam Taylor hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away7-7
11:55St. John'sJustin Britt tips it back up and in9-7
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - William Taylor (fresh)
 SF - Justin Spalding (fresh)
 PF - Duane Coleman (fresh)
 C - Jason Newman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fairly fresh)
 PF - Eric Russ (fresh)
 C - Tommie Peterson (fresh)
 
11:26Michigan StateVernon Wier hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by William Taylor - foul #1 on William Taylor, team foul #19-7
SubsSt. John's
Francis Watkins (SG), Willie Byrum (SF), Glenn Creek (PF), Floyd Brooks (C)
William Taylor, Justin Spalding, Duane Coleman, Jason Newman
 
SubsMichigan State
Cortez Bruner (SF), Barry Paige (C)
Timothy Cooper, Tommie Peterson
 
11:26Michigan StateVernon Wier misses the 1st free throw9-7
11:26Michigan StateVernon Wier makes the 2nd free throw9-8
10:57St. John'sEric Russ swats the dunk try by Floyd Brooks9-8
10:55Michigan StateLawrence Pierce grabs the board9-8
10:29Michigan StateBarry Paige drills a jumpshot from the right side9-10
10:13St. John'sGlenn Creek is whistled for traveling9-10
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Stjepan Trojanowski (SG)
Vernon Wier
 
09:44Michigan StateBarry Paige misses short on a fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Floyd Brooks - foul #1 on Floyd Brooks, team foul #29-10
SubsSt. John's
William Taylor (SG)
Francis Watkins
 
SubsMichigan State
Michael Frazier (PG), Donald Hansen (PF)
Lawrence Pierce, Eric Russ
 
09:44Michigan StateBarry Paige misses the 1st free throw9-10
09:44Michigan StateBarry Paige makes the 2nd free throw9-11
09:19St. John'sJustin Britt is hacked by Donald Hansen - foul #1 on Donald Hansen, team foul #59-11
SubsSt. John's
Justin Spalding (SG)
Justin Britt
 
SubsMichigan State
Vernon Wier (PG)
Michael Frazier
 
09:05St. John'sWilliam Taylor can't connect on a 3 from the right wing9-11
09:04Michigan StateDonald Hansen grabs the defensive rebound9-11
08:42Michigan StateVernon Wier hits a floater from just outside the lane9-13
08:23St. John'sGlenn Creek makes the contested floater from the left side set up by William Taylor11-13
07:58Michigan StateVernon Wier scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Cortez Bruner11-16
LineupSt. John's
 PG - William Taylor (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Justin Spalding (fresh)
 SF - Willie Byrum (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Stjepan Trojanowski (fresh)
 SF - Cortez Bruner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Donald Hansen (fresh)
 C - Barry Paige (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
07:29St. John'sCortez Bruner steals it from Floyd Brooks11-16
07:10Michigan StateDonald Hansen misses the easy layup11-16
07:09Michigan StateCortez Bruner pulls down the offensive rebound11-16
06:49Michigan StateJustin Spalding is called for the reach on Barry Paige - foul #1 on Justin Spalding, team foul #311-16
SubsSt. John's
Justin Britt (PG), Francis Watkins (SG), Duane Coleman (PF), Jason Newman (C)
William Taylor, Willie Byrum, Glenn Creek, Floyd Brooks
 
SubsMichigan State
Lawrence Pierce (PG), Timothy Cooper (SF), Eric Russ (PF), Tommie Peterson (C)
Stjepan Trojanowski, Cortez Bruner, Donald Hansen, Barry Paige
 
06:27Michigan StateEric Russ makes the shot from the free throw line11-18
06:08St. John'sFrancis Watkins misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner11-18
06:06Michigan StateTimothy Cooper gets the rebound11-18
05:48Michigan StateVernon Wier misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side11-18
05:47St. John'sFrancis Watkins snags the defensive board11-18
05:22St. John'sFrancis Watkins misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing11-18
05:21Michigan StateEric Russ snags the defensive board11-18
04:55Michigan StateFrancis Watkins steals it from Eric Russ11-18
04:28St. John'sLawrence Pierce steps in front of the Jason Newman pass11-18
04:03Michigan StateThe short jumper by Lawrence Pierce is denied by Duane Coleman11-18
04:01Michigan StateEric Russ tips it home11-20
03:43St. John'sJason Newman connects on the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Duane Coleman13-20
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Justin Spalding (fairly fresh)
 PF - Duane Coleman (fresh)
 C - Jason Newman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Eric Russ (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Tommie Peterson (fresh)
 
03:20Michigan StateVernon Wier misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away13-20
03:18St. John'sJason Newman snags the defensive board13-20
02:53St. John'sFrancis Watkins connects on the floater from the baseline15-20
02:32Michigan StateEric Russ misses short on a shot from the baseline15-20
02:30St. John'sDuane Coleman grabs the defensive rebound15-20
02:02St. John'sJason Newman travels with the ball15-20
SubsSt. John's
William Taylor (SG), Willie Byrum (SF), Glenn Creek (PF), Floyd Brooks (C)
Francis Watkins, Justin Spalding, Duane Coleman, Jason Newman
 
SubsMichigan State
Michael Frazier (PG), Stjepan Trojanowski (SG), Cortez Bruner (SF), Donald Hansen (PF), Barry Paige (C)
Lawrence Pierce, Vernon Wier, Timothy Cooper, Eric Russ, Tommie Peterson
 
01:46Michigan StateStjepan Trojanowski buries a fadeaway from the left side15-22
01:17St. John'sGlenn Creek knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by William Taylor and he's fouled by Donald Hansen - foul #2 on Donald Hansen, team foul #617-22
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Lawrence Pierce (PG)
Michael Frazier
 
01:17St. John'sGlenn Creek misses the free throw17-22
01:17Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Donald Hansen17-22
00:53Michigan StateCortez Bruner clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by William Taylor - foul #2 on William Taylor, team foul #417-22
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Eric Russ (PF)
Donald Hansen
 
00:53Michigan StateCortez Bruner makes the 1st free throw17-23
00:53Michigan StateCortez Bruner makes the 2nd free throw17-24
00:37St. John'sWilliam Taylor is whistled for a carry17-24
SubsSt. John's
Francis Watkins (SG)
Justin Britt
 
SubsMichigan State 
00:10Michigan StateLawrence Pierce loses the ball out of bounds17-24
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Timothy Cooper (SF)
Eric Russ
 
00:05St. John'sWillie Byrum hits a jump hook in the paint19-24
00:00Michigan StateLawrence Pierce drills a 3 pointer from the right wing19-27
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willie Byrum (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Cortez Bruner (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Barry Paige (fresh) 5 pts.
 
20:00Michigan StateTimothy Cooper inbounds the ball19-27
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
19:32Michigan StateLawrence Pierce can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line19-27
19:30St. John'sJustin Britt snags the defensive board19-27
19:16St. John'sCortez Bruner is called for the reach on Justin Britt - foul #1 on Cortez Bruner, team foul #119-27
18:58St. John'sJustin Britt misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line19-27
18:57Michigan StateBarry Paige snags the defensive board19-27
18:29Michigan StateLawrence Pierce misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Willie Byrum - foul #1 on Willie Byrum, team foul #119-27
18:29Michigan StateLawrence Pierce makes the 1st free throw19-28
18:29Michigan StateLawrence Pierce misses the 2nd free throw19-28
18:29St. John'sWillie Byrum snags the defensive board19-28
18:00St. John'sWillie Byrum misses short on a runner near the basket19-28
17:58St. John'sWillie Byrum tips it in21-28
17:29Michigan StateVernon Wier can't connect on a 3 from the left corner21-28
17:27Michigan StateLawrence Pierce can't tip it in21-28
17:26Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to Cortez Bruner21-28
17:00Michigan StateBarry Paige hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line21-28
16:58Michigan StateCortez Bruner tips it in21-30
16:29St. John'sGlenn Creek is doubleteamed and loses the dribble to Lawrence Pierce21-30
16:16Michigan StateFrancis Watkins is called for the reach on Vernon Wier - foul #1 on Francis Watkins, team foul #221-30
SubsSt. John's
William Taylor (SG), Justin Spalding (SF), Duane Coleman (PF), Jason Newman (C)
Francis Watkins, Willie Byrum, Glenn Creek, Floyd Brooks
 
SubsMichigan State
Eric Russ (PF), Tommie Peterson (C)
Cortez Bruner, Barry Paige
 
15:54Michigan StateLawrence Pierce is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Lawrence Pierce, team foul #221-30
SubsSt. John's
Leonard Starr (SF)
Justin Britt
 
SubsMichigan State 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - William Taylor (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Justin Spalding (fresh)
 SF - Leonard Starr (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Duane Coleman (fresh)
 C - Jason Newman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Eric Russ (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Tommie Peterson (fresh)
 
15:37St. John'sTommie Peterson swats the short shot by Jason Newman21-30
15:35St. John'sDuane Coleman tips it but misses21-30
15:33Michigan StateEric Russ snags the defensive board21-30
15:28Michigan StateLawrence Pierce is fouled in the backcourt by William Taylor - foul #3 on William Taylor, team foul #321-30
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Michael Frazier (PG), Stjepan Trojanowski (SG)
Lawrence Pierce, Vernon Wier
 
15:08Michigan StateA charge is called on Timothy Cooper - foul #1 on Timothy Cooper, team foul #321-30
14:44St. John'sJason Newman's floater is tipped away by Eric Russ21-30
14:43Michigan StateEric Russ snags the defensive board21-30
14:14Michigan StateEric Russ blows the layup21-30
14:13St. John'sLeonard Starr snags the defensive board21-30
13:47St. John'sTommie Peterson is called for the reach on Jason Newman - foul #2 on Tommie Peterson, team foul #421-30
SubsSt. John's
Justin Britt (PG), Francis Watkins (SG), Willie Byrum (SF), Glenn Creek (PF), Floyd Brooks (C)
William Taylor, Justin Spalding, Leonard Starr, Duane Coleman, Jason Newman
 
SubsMichigan State
Lawrence Pierce (PG), Vernon Wier (SG), Cortez Bruner (SF), Barry Paige (C)
Michael Frazier, Stjepan Trojanowski, Timothy Cooper, Tommie Peterson
 
13:33St. John'sJustin Britt misses badly on a 3 from the left corner21-30
13:31Michigan StateEric Russ grabs the board21-30
13:02Michigan StateFloyd Brooks swats the layup by Barry Paige21-30
13:01St. John'sWillie Byrum pulls down the rebound21-30
12:39St. John'sFrancis Watkins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds21-30
12:16Michigan StateJustin Britt is called for the reach on Lawrence Pierce - foul #1 on Justin Britt, team foul #421-30
12:04Michigan StateBarry Paige loses the dribble to Francis Watkins21-30
11:36St. John'sLawrence Pierce takes the ball from Floyd Brooks21-30
11:32Michigan StateLawrence Pierce throws it down21-32
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Willie Byrum (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fresh) 2 blk.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Cortez Bruner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Eric Russ (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Barry Paige (fresh) 5 pts.
 
11:03St. John'sFloyd Brooks hits a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Justin Britt and he's hacked by Cortez Bruner - foul #2 on Cortez Bruner, team foul #523-32
SubsSt. John's
William Taylor (SG)
Francis Watkins
 
SubsMichigan State
Timothy Cooper (SF), Donald Hansen (PF)
Cortez Bruner, Eric Russ
 
11:03St. John'sFloyd Brooks makes the free throw24-32
10:40Michigan StateVernon Wier travels with the ball24-32
SubsSt. John's
Jason Newman (C)
Floyd Brooks
 
SubsMichigan State
Tommie Peterson (C)
Barry Paige
 
10:21St. John'sJustin Britt knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Glenn Creek27-32
09:55Michigan StateLawrence Pierce misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away27-32
09:54St. John'sThe rebound goes to Jason Newman27-32
09:29St. John'sGlenn Creek scores on a runner from the right block on a great pass from William Taylor29-32
09:05Michigan StateJustin Britt steals the ball from Timothy Cooper29-32
08:39St. John'sJason Newman hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket but he's fouled by Tommie Peterson - foul #3 on Tommie Peterson, team foul #629-32
SubsSt. John's
Francis Watkins (SG), Justin Spalding (SF), Duane Coleman (PF)
Justin Britt, Willie Byrum, Glenn Creek
 
SubsMichigan State
Michael Frazier (PG), Stjepan Trojanowski (SG), Cortez Bruner (SF), Eric Russ (PF), Barry Paige (C)
Lawrence Pierce, Vernon Wier, Timothy Cooper, Donald Hansen, Tommie Peterson
 
08:39St. John'sJason Newman misses the 1st free throw29-32
08:39St. John'sJason Newman misses the 2nd free throw29-32
08:39Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Eric Russ29-32
08:14Michigan StateCortez Bruner misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner29-32
08:13Michigan StateEric Russ tips it home29-34
07:59St. John'sDuane Coleman's fadeaway is rejected by Cortez Bruner29-34
07:57St. John'sFrancis Watkins snags the offensive board29-34
07:42St. John'sBarry Paige is called for the reach on William Taylor - foul #2 on Barry Paige, team foul #729-34
SubsSt. John's
Floyd Brooks (C)
Jason Newman
 
SubsMichigan State
Lawrence Pierce (PG)
Michael Frazier
 
07:42St. John'sWilliam Taylor makes the 1st free throw30-34
07:42St. John'sWilliam Taylor makes the 2nd free throw31-34
07:19Michigan StateBarry Paige misses short on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Floyd Brooks - foul #2 on Floyd Brooks, team foul #531-34
SubsSt. John's
Justin Britt (PG)
William Taylor
 
SubsMichigan State
Vernon Wier (SG)
Stjepan Trojanowski
 
07:19Michigan StateBarry Paige makes the 1st free throw31-35
07:19Michigan StateBarry Paige makes the 2nd free throw31-36
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Justin Spalding (fresh)
 PF - Duane Coleman (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Cortez Bruner (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Eric Russ (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Barry Paige (fresh) 7 pts.
 
06:56St. John'sFrancis Watkins buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Duane Coleman34-36
06:30Michigan StateBarry Paige double dribbles34-36
SubsSt. John's
Willie Byrum (SF), Glenn Creek (PF)
Justin Spalding, Duane Coleman
 
SubsMichigan State
Timothy Cooper (SF)
Eric Russ
 
06:10St. John'sWillie Byrum blows the layup but the foul's on Cortez Bruner - foul #3 on Cortez Bruner, team foul #834-36
SubsSt. John's 
SubsMichigan State
Eric Russ (PF)
Cortez Bruner
 
06:10St. John'sWillie Byrum makes the 1st free throw35-36
06:10St. John'sWillie Byrum makes the 2nd free throw36-36
05:47Michigan StateBarry Paige hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket36-36
05:46St. John'sFrancis Watkins gets the rebound36-36
05:21St. John'sWillie Byrum hits a runner in the lane set up by Francis Watkins38-36
04:58Michigan StateEric Russ is whistled for traveling38-36
SubsSt. John's
William Taylor (SG)
Francis Watkins
 
SubsMichigan State
Stjepan Trojanowski (SG), Tommie Peterson (C)
Lawrence Pierce, Barry Paige
 
04:40St. John'sGlenn Creek misses long on a jumper from the left wing38-36
04:39Michigan StateEric Russ grabs the board38-36
04:17Michigan StateStjepan Trojanowski misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Glenn Creek - foul #1 on Glenn Creek, team foul #638-36
SubsSt. John's
Justin Spalding (SG), Duane Coleman (PF), Jason Newman (C)
Justin Britt, Glenn Creek, Floyd Brooks
 
SubsMichigan State
Cortez Bruner (PF)
Eric Russ
 
04:17Michigan StateStjepan Trojanowski makes the 1st free throw38-37
04:17Michigan StateStjepan Trojanowski makes the 2nd free throw38-38
03:56St. John'sJason Newman jams it on a great pass from William Taylor and he's hacked by Stjepan Trojanowski - foul #1 on Stjepan Trojanowski, team foul #940-38
SubsSt. John's
Leonard Starr (SF)
Willie Byrum
 
SubsMichigan State
Lawrence Pierce (PG)
Vernon Wier
 
03:56St. John'sJason Newman misses the free throw40-38
03:56Michigan StateTommie Peterson grabs the defensive rebound40-38
03:27Michigan StateJason Newman is called for the reach on Timothy Cooper - foul #1 on Jason Newman, team foul #740-38
03:27Michigan StateTimothy Cooper misses the 1st free throw40-38
03:27St. John'sDuane Coleman grabs the board40-38
02:58St. John'sLeonard Starr clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing40-38
02:57Michigan StateLawrence Pierce gets the rebound40-38
02:57Michigan StateMichigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)40-38
SubsSt. John's
Justin Britt (PG), Francis Watkins (SG), Willie Byrum (SF), Glenn Creek (PF), Floyd Brooks (C)
William Taylor, Justin Spalding, Leonard Starr, Duane Coleman, Jason Newman
 
SubsMichigan State
Vernon Wier (SG), Barry Paige (C)
Stjepan Trojanowski, Tommie Peterson
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Willie Byrum (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Cortez Bruner (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Barry Paige (fresh) 7 pts.
 
02:28Michigan StateLawrence Pierce connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Timothy Cooper40-41
02:06St. John'sFrancis Watkins is called for traveling40-41
01:46Michigan StateVernon Wier is called for traveling40-41
01:24St. John'sGlenn Creek's dunk attempt is rejected by Barry Paige40-41
01:23Michigan StateBarry Paige grabs the defensive rebound40-41
01:17Michigan StateCortez Bruner's floater is tipped away by Glenn Creek40-41
01:15St. John'sThe rebound goes to Francis Watkins40-41
00:51St. John'sFrancis Watkins drills a floater from the right wing on a great pass from Justin Britt42-41
00:23Michigan StateThe short jumper by Timothy Cooper is denied by Glenn Creek42-41
00:21Michigan StateVernon Wier grabs the offensive board42-41
00:13Michigan StateWillie Byrum steals the ball from Cortez Bruner42-41
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:12St. John'sVernon Wier is called for the reach on Floyd Brooks in the backcourt - foul #2 on Vernon Wier, team foul #1042-41
00:12St. John'sFloyd Brooks makes the 1st free throw43-41
00:12St. John'sFloyd Brooks makes the 2nd free throw44-41
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:04Michigan StateLawrence Pierce drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Cortez Bruner44-44
00:04St. John'sSt. John's calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)44-44
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
00:00St. John'sWillie Byrum misses the halfcourt shot44-44
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Willie Byrum (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Cortez Bruner (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Barry Paige (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
05:00St. John'sGlenn Creek wins the tip44-44
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
04:35St. John'sFrancis Watkins can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away44-44
04:33St. John'sFloyd Brooks tips it back up and in46-44
04:05Michigan StateCortez Bruner knocks in the driving attempt near the basket set up by Timothy Cooper and he's hacked by Floyd Brooks - foul #3 on Floyd Brooks, team foul #846-46
04:05Michigan StateCortez Bruner misses the free throw46-46
04:05St. John'sFloyd Brooks snags the defensive board46-46
03:41St. John'sFloyd Brooks can't finish the layup46-46
03:39St. John'sFloyd Brooks hits the follow up shot48-46
03:23Michigan StateBarry Paige misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing48-46
03:22St. John'sFrancis Watkins grabs the defensive rebound48-46
03:11St. John'sFrancis Watkins makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Justin Britt50-46
02:46Michigan StateLawrence Pierce drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane50-48
02:22St. John'sFloyd Brooks hits a fadeaway from the baseline set up by Francis Watkins52-48
01:55Michigan StateVernon Wier misses the fadeaway from the left wing52-48
01:54St. John'sGlenn Creek gets the rebound52-48
01:33St. John'sWillie Byrum comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side52-48
01:31St. John'sFloyd Brooks pulls down the offensive rebound52-48
01:08St. John'sJustin Britt misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner52-48
01:06Michigan StateTimothy Cooper pulls down the rebound52-48
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
00:47Michigan StateCortez Bruner can't connect on a jump hook from the left block52-48
00:45St. John'sFrancis Watkins gets the rebound52-48
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Britt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Francis Watkins (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Willie Byrum (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Glenn Creek (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Floyd Brooks (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Lawrence Pierce (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Vernon Wier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Cooper (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Cortez Bruner (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Barry Paige (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:42St. John'sFrancis Watkins is fouled in the backcourt by Vernon Wier - foul #3 on Vernon Wier, team foul #1152-48
00:42St. John'sFrancis Watkins makes the 1st free throw53-48
00:42St. John'sFrancis Watkins makes the 2nd free throw54-48
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:35Michigan StateLawrence Pierce hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away54-48
00:34Michigan StateTimothy Cooper grabs the offensive board54-48
00:30Michigan StateVernon Wier hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing54-48
00:29Michigan StateLawrence Pierce grabs the offensive rebound54-48
00:27Michigan StateVernon Wier is fouled on the floor by Floyd Brooks - foul #4 on Floyd Brooks, team foul #954-48
00:27Michigan StateVernon Wier makes the 1st free throw54-49
00:27Michigan StateVernon Wier makes the 2nd free throw54-50
00:26St. John'sJustin Britt is fouled in the backcourt by Lawrence Pierce - foul #2 on Lawrence Pierce, team foul #1254-50
SubsSt. John's
Justin Spalding (SF), Leonard Starr (PF)
Willie Byrum, Glenn Creek
 
SubsMichigan State 
00:26St. John'sJustin Britt misses the 1st free throw54-50
00:26St. John'sJustin Britt misses the 2nd free throw54-50
00:26Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Cortez Bruner54-50
00:21Michigan StateLawrence Pierce hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing54-50
00:19Michigan StateBarry Paige grabs the offensive rebound54-50
00:17Michigan StateCortez Bruner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away54-50
00:16Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to Lawrence Pierce54-50
00:14Michigan StateLawrence Pierce comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away54-50
00:13St. John'sFrancis Watkins grabs the defensive rebound54-50
00:13St. John'sSt. John's calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)54-50
00:12St. John'sVernon Wier is called for the reach on Floyd Brooks in the backcourt - foul #4 on Vernon Wier, team foul #1354-50
00:12St. John'sFloyd Brooks misses the 1st free throw54-50
00:12St. John'sFloyd Brooks makes the 2nd free throw55-50
00:04Michigan StateLawrence Pierce hits a 3 from the right wing set up by Cortez Bruner55-53
00:01St. John'sVernon Wier is called for the reach on Justin Britt in the backcourt - foul #5 on Vernon Wier, team foul #1455-53
SubsSt. John's
Willie Byrum (SF), Glenn Creek (PF)
Justin Spalding, Leonard Starr
 
SubsMichigan State
Stjepan Trojanowski (SG)
Vernon Wier
 
00:01St. John'sJustin Britt makes the 1st free throw56-53
00:01St. John'sJustin Britt makes the 2nd free throw57-53
00:00Michigan StateTimothy Cooper misses long on a halfcourt shot57-53