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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Rupp
Mississippi State Sim AI
Sam Houston State Sim AI
Final -
 3/3/2026
82
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Mississippi State 38 44 82
Sam Houston State 36 29 65
65
Mississippi State (2-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMichael Francis 18 3-5 0-0 1-1 2 9 1 2 1 0 1 7
pfJoe Webster 22 3-6 0-0 3-3 3 4 0 1 1 1 3 9
sfDonald Evens 19 1-5 0-1 6-6 1 5 2 2 2 0 0 8
sgKeith Rudolph 22 2-5 1-3 4-5 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 9
pgJohn Spenser 20 2-5 1-3 5-6 2 3 0 5 1 0 2 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgAugust Ball 20 2-4 1-3 3-4 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 8
cDaniel Lin 18 3-5 1-1 3-4 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 10
sfMerle Gibson 17 3-5 1-1 1-1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 8
sfMark Brown 17 2-2 0-0 1-2 1 1 7 0 1 0 2 5
pfPeter Fraizer 15 3-4 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 0 2 1 6
pfAlfred Edinger 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
sfGlenn Oney 6 0-2 0-1 2-2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2
Totals 200 24-48 5-13 29-34 11 34 15 12 8 4 13 82
Percentages   .500 .385 .853                

Sam Houston State (4-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharlie Larsen 18 3-6 0-0 1-2 0 4 2 0 0 1 1 7
pfRobert Pontiff 23 3-11 0-3 1-1 2 6 1 4 0 1 2 7
sfJohn Shotwell 23 5-9 2-3 1-1 2 2 0 1 0 0 3 13
sgDennis Risk 10 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 2
pgJames Estes 17 4-7 2-5 1-1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfSteven Holler 19 4-7 1-3 0-0 1 2 0 2 0 1 2 9
pfRonald Neth 18 2-4 0-1 0-0 4 6 1 0 0 0 2 4
cWilliam Cutrer 17 2-5 0-0 0-0 4 4 0 2 0 2 0 4
sgRoger Clarke 17 1-4 1-3 2-3 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 5
sgJohn Maynard 16 1-3 1-2 0-0 0 0 5 1 1 0 2 3
cHarvey Zurovec 15 0-5 0-2 0-0 0 3 0 1 0 0 2 0
sgTravis Williams 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 0
Totals 200 25-61 7-22 8-10 13 27 10 14 5 6 26 65
Percentages   .410 .318 .800                

MSU
38
12-26
1-6
13-16
6
17
7
6
5
3
5
20
6
6
2
18
44
12-22
4-7
16-18
5
17
8
6
3
1
8
10
14
7
3
21
82
24-48
5-13
29-34
11
34
15
12
8
4
13
30
20
13
5
39
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
SHSU
36
14-31
4-11
4-5
6
15
5
6
3
4
14
18
11
9
7
11
29
11-30
3-11
4-5
7
12
5
8
2
2
12
14
9
4
5
14
65
25-61
7-22
8-10
13
27
10
14
5
6
26
32
20
13
12
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Donald Evens Mississippi State
8 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMississippi State
 PG - John Spenser (fresh)
 SG - Keith Rudolph (fresh)
 SF - Donald Evens (fresh)
 PF - Joe Webster (fresh)
 C - Michael Francis (fresh)
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - James Estes (fresh)
 SG - Dennis Risk (fresh)
 SF - John Shotwell (fresh)
 PF - Robert Pontiff (fresh)
 C - Charlie Larsen (fresh)
 
20:00Mississippi StateMichael Francis wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:55Mississippi StateJames Estes takes the ball from John Spenser in the backcourt0-0
19:40Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen drills a driving attempt in the paint0-2
19:28Mississippi StateDonald Evens clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner0-2
19:26Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff snags the defensive board0-2
19:17Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff's fadeaway is rejected by Joe Webster0-2
19:16Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Joe Webster0-2
18:48Mississippi StateMichael Francis hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line0-2
18:47Mississippi StateThe offensive rebound goes to Michael Francis0-2
18:37Mississippi StateDennis Risk denies the turnaround by Keith Rudolph0-2
18:36Mississippi StateMichael Francis tips it back up and in2-2
18:23Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing2-2
18:22Mississippi StateJohn Spenser pulls down the rebound2-2
18:11Mississippi StateDonald Evens's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Pontiff2-2
18:09Mississippi StateJoe Webster snags the offensive board2-2
17:58Mississippi StateJohn Spenser's pass is intercepted by Dennis Risk2-2
17:45Sam Houston StateJames Estes misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing2-2
17:43Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell grabs the offensive board2-2
17:25Sam Houston StateJames Estes lays it in on a nice dish by Charlie Larsen and he's hacked by Joe Webster - foul #1 on Joe Webster, team foul #12-4
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), August Ball (SG), Merle Gibson (SF), Daniel Lin (PF), Peter Fraizer (C)
John Spenser, Keith Rudolph, Donald Evens, Joe Webster, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
Roger Clarke (SG), Steven Holler (SF), William Cutrer (PF), Ronald Neth (C)
Dennis Risk, John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff, Charlie Larsen
 
17:25Sam Houston StateJames Estes makes the free throw2-5
17:08Mississippi StateDaniel Lin lays it in on a great pass from Mark Brown4-5
16:39Sam Houston StateJames Estes scores on a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Ronald Neth4-8
16:36Mississippi StateRoger Clarke is called for the reach on August Ball in the backcourt - foul #1 on Roger Clarke, team foul #14-8
SubsMississippi State 
SubsSam Houston State
Harvey Zurovec (C)
James Estes
 
16:27Mississippi StateDaniel Lin is fouled on the floor by Ronald Neth - foul #1 on Ronald Neth, team foul #24-8
16:06Mississippi StateDaniel Lin drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Mark Brown7-8
15:48Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer's floater is tipped away by Peter Fraizer7-8
15:47Sam Houston StateRonald Neth tips it but misses7-8
15:45Sam Houston StateRonald Neth hits the follow up shot7-10
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Mark Brown (fresh)
 SG - August Ball (fresh)
 SF - Merle Gibson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Daniel Lin (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Peter Fraizer (fairly fresh)
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Roger Clarke (fresh)
 SG - Steven Holler (fairly fresh)
 SF - Ronald Neth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - William Cutrer (fairly fresh)
 C - Harvey Zurovec (fresh)
 
15:26Mississippi StateAugust Ball hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing7-10
15:25Sam Houston StateRonald Neth gets the rebound7-10
15:04Sam Houston StateSteven Holler is hacked by Mark Brown - foul #1 on Mark Brown, team foul #27-10
SubsMississippi State
John Spenser (PG), Keith Rudolph (SG), Glenn Oney (SF), Joe Webster (PF), Alfred Edinger (C)
Mark Brown, August Ball, Merle Gibson, Daniel Lin, Peter Fraizer
 
SubsSam Houston State
John Maynard (PG), Dennis Risk (SG), John Shotwell (SF), Robert Pontiff (PF), Charlie Larsen (C)
Roger Clarke, Steven Holler, Ronald Neth, William Cutrer, Harvey Zurovec
 
14:41Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff buries a fadeaway from the right block set up by John Maynard7-12
14:15Mississippi StateGlenn Oney clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing7-12
14:14Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff gets the rebound7-12
14:09Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell makes the 3pt attempt from straight away7-15
14:06Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Risk - foul #1 on Dennis Risk, team foul #37-15
SubsMississippi State
Donald Evens (SF), Michael Francis (C)
Glenn Oney, Alfred Edinger
 
SubsSam Houston State 
13:54Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph comes up short on the jumper near the basket but the foul's on Charlie Larsen - foul #1 on Charlie Larsen, team foul #47-15
13:54Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph makes the 1st free throw8-15
13:54Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph makes the 2nd free throw9-15
13:37Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff's pass is intercepted by Michael Francis9-15
13:09Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph misses the 3pt shot from the right corner9-15
13:08Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen pulls down the rebound9-15
12:53Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range9-15
12:51Mississippi StateMichael Francis pulls down the rebound9-15
12:45Mississippi StateJoe Webster misses the turnaround in the lane9-15
12:44Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff grabs the board9-15
12:23Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side9-15
12:22Mississippi StateMichael Francis grabs the board9-15
12:18Mississippi StateDennis Risk is called for the reach on Donald Evens in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dennis Risk, team foul #59-15
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), August Ball (SG), Merle Gibson (SF), Daniel Lin (PF), Peter Fraizer (C)
John Spenser, Keith Rudolph, Donald Evens, Joe Webster, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
James Estes (PG), Roger Clarke (SG), Steven Holler (SF), William Cutrer (PF), Ronald Neth (C)
John Maynard, Dennis Risk, John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff, Charlie Larsen
 
12:01Mississippi StateDaniel Lin lays it in set up by Mark Brown11-15
11:43Sam Houston StateJames Estes travels with the ball11-15
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Mark Brown (fresh)
 SG - August Ball (fresh)
 SF - Merle Gibson (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Lin (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Peter Fraizer (fresh)
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - James Estes (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Roger Clarke (fresh)
 SF - Steven Holler (fresh)
 PF - William Cutrer (fresh)
 C - Ronald Neth (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:20Mississippi StateDaniel Lin's layup is rejected by Steven Holler11-15
11:19Sam Houston StateRonald Neth grabs the defensive rebound11-15
11:09Sam Houston StateSteven Holler misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing11-15
11:08Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer tips it in11-17
10:55Mississippi StatePeter Fraizer connects on the open turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Mark Brown13-17
10:40Sam Houston StateJames Estes misses long on a 3 from the right corner13-17
10:38Mississippi StatePeter Fraizer grabs the board13-17
10:14Mississippi StateRoger Clarke is called for the reach on Merle Gibson - foul #2 on Roger Clarke, team foul #613-17
SubsMississippi State
Keith Rudolph (SG), Donald Evens (SF), Joe Webster (PF), Michael Francis (C)
Mark Brown, Merle Gibson, Daniel Lin, Peter Fraizer
 
SubsSam Houston State
Travis Williams (PG), John Shotwell (SF), Robert Pontiff (PF), Harvey Zurovec (C)
James Estes, Roger Clarke, William Cutrer, Ronald Neth
 
09:56Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph makes the shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Donald Evens15-17
09:39Sam Houston StateSteven Holler misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing15-17
09:38Mississippi StateDonald Evens snags the defensive board15-17
09:27Mississippi StateDonald Evens misses the wide open jumpshot from just outside the lane15-17
09:26Mississippi StateDonald Evens tips it back up and in17-17
09:13Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff can't connect on a driving attempt in the paint17-17
09:11Mississippi StateMichael Francis grabs the board17-17
09:07Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph is hacked by Travis Williams - foul #1 on Travis Williams, team foul #717-17
SubsMississippi State
John Spenser (PG)
August Ball
 
SubsSam Houston State
John Maynard (SG)
Steven Holler
 
09:07Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph misses the 1st free throw17-17
09:07Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec grabs the defensive rebound17-17
08:47Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff loses the dribble to Donald Evens17-17
08:30Mississippi StateJohn Spenser is hacked by Travis Williams - foul #2 on Travis Williams, team foul #817-17
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (SF), Daniel Lin (PF)
Donald Evens, Joe Webster
 
SubsSam Houston State
James Estes (PG), Charlie Larsen (C)
Travis Williams, Harvey Zurovec
 
08:30Mississippi StateJohn Spenser makes the 1st free throw18-17
08:30Mississippi StateJohn Spenser makes the 2nd free throw19-17
08:11Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side19-17
08:09Mississippi StateMichael Francis gets the rebound19-17
07:48Mississippi StateMichael Francis scores on a runner from close range and he's fouled by James Estes - foul #1 on James Estes, team foul #921-17
SubsMississippi State
Merle Gibson (SG)
Keith Rudolph
 
SubsSam Houston State
Steven Holler (SG)
John Maynard
 
07:48Mississippi StateMichael Francis makes the free throw22-17
07:34Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen misses the driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Michael Francis - foul #1 on Michael Francis, team foul #322-17
SubsMississippi State
August Ball (SG), Peter Fraizer (C)
Mark Brown, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
Ronald Neth (SF), William Cutrer (PF)
John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff
 
07:34Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen misses the 1st free throw22-17
07:34Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen makes the 2nd free throw22-18
LineupMississippi State
 PG - John Spenser (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - August Ball (fresh)
 SF - Merle Gibson (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Lin (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Peter Fraizer (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - James Estes (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Steven Holler (fairly fresh)
 SF - Ronald Neth (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - William Cutrer (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charlie Larsen (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
07:27Mississippi StateJames Estes steals it from John Spenser in the backcourt22-18
07:26Sam Houston StateJames Estes hits the finger roll22-20
07:14Mississippi StateWilliam Cutrer blocks the short jumper by Daniel Lin22-20
07:13Mississippi StatePeter Fraizer hits the follow up shot24-20
06:52Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane24-20
06:50Mississippi StateMerle Gibson snags the defensive board24-20
06:48Mississippi StateSteven Holler is called for the reach on John Spenser in the backcourt - foul #1 on Steven Holler, team foul #1024-20
SubsMississippi State
Keith Rudolph (SG), Donald Evens (SF), Joe Webster (PF)
August Ball, Merle Gibson, Daniel Lin
 
SubsSam Houston State
John Maynard (SG), John Shotwell (SF), Robert Pontiff (PF)
Steven Holler, William Cutrer, Charlie Larsen
 
06:48Mississippi StateJohn Spenser misses the 1st free throw24-20
06:48Mississippi StateJohn Spenser makes the 2nd free throw25-20
06:34Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff misses the 3 from the left wing25-20
06:33Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Peter Fraizer25-20
06:09Mississippi StateJohn Spenser comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing25-20
06:07Mississippi StateJohn Spenser grabs the offensive rebound25-20
05:59Mississippi StateJoe Webster's pass is off the mark and out of bounds25-20
SubsMississippi State
August Ball (PG), Alfred Edinger (C)
John Spenser, Peter Fraizer
 
SubsSam Houston State
Steven Holler (SG), Harvey Zurovec (C)
John Maynard, Ronald Neth
 
05:39Sam Houston StateSteven Holler connects on the driving attempt in the paint25-22
05:37Mississippi StateDonald Evens is fouled in the backcourt by John Shotwell - foul #1 on John Shotwell, team foul #1125-22
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), Michael Francis (C)
Keith Rudolph, Alfred Edinger
 
SubsSam Houston State
William Cutrer (PF)
Robert Pontiff
 
05:37Mississippi StateDonald Evens makes the 1st free throw26-22
05:37Mississippi StateDonald Evens makes the 2nd free throw27-22
05:20Sam Houston StateAugust Ball steals it from John Shotwell27-22
04:57Mississippi StateDonald Evens travels with the ball27-22
SubsMississippi State
Merle Gibson (SF), Daniel Lin (PF)
Donald Evens, Joe Webster
 
SubsSam Houston State
Robert Pontiff (PF), Charlie Larsen (C)
William Cutrer, Harvey Zurovec
 
04:33Sam Houston StateMark Brown is called for the reach on Robert Pontiff - foul #2 on Mark Brown, team foul #427-22
SubsMississippi State
Keith Rudolph (SG), Alfred Edinger (C)
Mark Brown, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
John Maynard (PG)
James Estes
 
04:15Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell comes up short on the shot from the free throw line27-22
04:14Sam Houston StateSteven Holler tips it back up and in27-24
03:55Mississippi StateAugust Ball buries a floater near the basket set up by Keith Rudolph29-24
03:34Sam Houston StateJohn Maynard misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away29-24
03:33Mississippi StateAlfred Edinger pulls down the rebound29-24
LineupMississippi State
 PG - August Ball (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Keith Rudolph (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Merle Gibson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Daniel Lin (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Alfred Edinger (fresh)
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - John Maynard (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Steven Holler (tiring) 4 pts.
 SF - John Shotwell (tiring) 3 pts.
 PF - Robert Pontiff (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Charlie Larsen (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
03:26Mississippi StateJohn Shotwell is called for the reach on Daniel Lin in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Shotwell, team foul #1229-24
SubsMississippi State
John Spenser (PG), Mark Brown (SF), Michael Francis (C)
August Ball, Merle Gibson, Alfred Edinger
 
SubsSam Houston State
Roger Clarke (PG), Dennis Risk (SG), Ronald Neth (SF), William Cutrer (PF), Harvey Zurovec (C)
John Maynard, Steven Holler, John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff, Charlie Larsen
 
03:26Mississippi StateDaniel Lin makes the 1st free throw30-24
03:26Mississippi StateDaniel Lin makes the 2nd free throw31-24
03:06Sam Houston StateDennis Risk hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing but he's hacked by John Spenser - foul #1 on John Spenser, team foul #531-24
SubsMississippi State
Donald Evens (SF), Joe Webster (PF)
Keith Rudolph, Daniel Lin
 
SubsSam Houston State 
03:06Sam Houston StateDennis Risk makes the 1st free throw31-25
03:06Sam Houston StateDennis Risk makes the 2nd free throw31-26
02:48Mississippi StateMark Brown misses short on a shot from the right side but he's fouled by Dennis Risk - foul #3 on Dennis Risk, team foul #1331-26
SubsMississippi State 
SubsSam Houston State
Travis Williams (PG)
Dennis Risk
 
02:48Mississippi StateMark Brown misses the 1st free throw31-26
02:48Mississippi StateMark Brown makes the 2nd free throw32-26
02:39Sam Houston StateTravis Williams's pass is intercepted by Mark Brown32-26
02:35Mississippi StateMark Brown lays it up and in34-26
02:18Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner34-29
01:53Mississippi StateJohn Spenser buries a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Mark Brown36-29
01:40Sam Houston StateJohn Spenser steps in front of the Harvey Zurovec pass36-29
01:26Mississippi StateTravis Williams is called for the reach on John Spenser - foul #3 on Travis Williams, team foul #1436-29
SubsMississippi State
Keith Rudolph (SG), Merle Gibson (SF), Peter Fraizer (C)
Mark Brown, Donald Evens, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
John Maynard (PG), John Shotwell (SF), Robert Pontiff (PF), Charlie Larsen (C)
Travis Williams, Ronald Neth, William Cutrer, Harvey Zurovec
 
01:26Mississippi StateJohn Spenser makes the 1st free throw37-29
01:26Mississippi StateJohn Spenser makes the 2nd free throw38-29
01:09Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen makes the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by John Maynard38-31
00:53Mississippi StateMerle Gibson blows the layup38-31
00:51Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff pulls down the rebound38-31
00:46Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell hits a shot from the free throw line38-33
00:41Mississippi StateJohn Spenser misses long on an open pull-up jumper from the left side38-33
00:40Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen snags the defensive board38-33
00:26Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell makes the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by John Maynard38-36
00:19Mississippi StateJohn Spenser double dribbles in the backcourt38-36
SubsMississippi State
August Ball (PG), Glenn Oney (SF), Daniel Lin (PF)
John Spenser, Merle Gibson, Joe Webster
 
SubsSam Houston State
James Estes (PG)
Roger Clarke
 
00:01Sam Houston StatePeter Fraizer denies the turnaround by Charlie Larsen38-36
00:00Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff grabs the offensive board38-36
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMississippi State
 PG - John Spenser (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Keith Rudolph (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Donald Evens (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Joe Webster (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Michael Francis (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - James Estes (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - Steven Holler (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - John Shotwell (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Robert Pontiff (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Charlie Larsen (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell inbounds the ball38-36
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:45Sam Houston StateJames Estes is fouled on the floor by Joe Webster - foul #2 on Joe Webster, team foul #138-36
19:36Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell drills a floater from the baseline38-38
19:26Mississippi StateDonald Evens is called for 10 seconds38-38
19:13Sam Houston StateSteven Holler is called for traveling38-38
19:03Mississippi StateThe jump hook by Joe Webster is blocked by Charlie Larsen38-38
19:02Mississippi StateJoe Webster misses the tip38-38
19:01Mississippi StateJoe Webster gets the offensive rebound38-38
18:43Mississippi StateMichael Francis makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Donald Evens40-38
18:31Sam Houston StateSteven Holler comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line40-38
18:30Mississippi StateDonald Evens gets the rebound40-38
18:19Mississippi StateJoe Webster is hacked by Robert Pontiff - foul #1 on Robert Pontiff, team foul #140-38
SubsMississippi State
August Ball (PG), Merle Gibson (SF), Daniel Lin (C)
John Spenser, Donald Evens, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
Roger Clarke (PG), John Maynard (SG), Ronald Neth (SF), William Cutrer (PF), Harvey Zurovec (C)
James Estes, Steven Holler, John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff, Charlie Larsen
 
18:01Mississippi StateDaniel Lin misses long on an open runner in the lane but he's fouled by Harvey Zurovec - foul #1 on Harvey Zurovec, team foul #240-38
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), Peter Fraizer (C)
Keith Rudolph, Joe Webster
 
SubsSam Houston State 
18:01Mississippi StateDaniel Lin misses the 1st free throw40-38
18:01Mississippi StateDaniel Lin makes the 2nd free throw41-38
17:43Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer is called for traveling41-38
17:19Mississippi StateMerle Gibson is denied on a layup by William Cutrer41-38
17:17Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec grabs the defensive rebound41-38
16:57Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side41-38
16:55Sam Houston StateRonald Neth grabs the offensive board41-38
16:46Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer misses short on a jump hook from the right block41-38
16:44Mississippi StateDaniel Lin pulls down the rebound41-38
16:35Mississippi StateJohn Maynard steps in front of the Peter Fraizer pass41-38
16:32Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer lays it up and in set up by John Maynard41-40
16:17Mississippi StateMerle Gibson hits a wide open floater from the left side43-40
16:04Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner43-40
16:03Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer grabs the offensive board43-40
15:45Sam Houston StateJohn Maynard clanks a jumpshot from the right wing43-40
15:44Mississippi StateDaniel Lin pulls down the rebound43-40
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Mark Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - August Ball (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Merle Gibson (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Daniel Lin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Peter Fraizer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Roger Clarke (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - John Maynard (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - Ronald Neth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - William Cutrer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Harvey Zurovec (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:24Mississippi StateMerle Gibson connects on the fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Mark Brown and he's hacked by Harvey Zurovec - foul #2 on Harvey Zurovec, team foul #345-40
SubsMississippi State
John Spenser (PG), Keith Rudolph (SG), Joe Webster (PF), Michael Francis (C)
Mark Brown, August Ball, Daniel Lin, Peter Fraizer
 
SubsSam Houston State
James Estes (PG), Dennis Risk (SG), John Shotwell (SF), Robert Pontiff (PF), Charlie Larsen (C)
Roger Clarke, John Maynard, Ronald Neth, William Cutrer, Harvey Zurovec
 
15:24Mississippi StateMerle Gibson makes the free throw46-40
15:08Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff scores on a jumper from the baseline set up by Charlie Larsen and he's hacked by Joe Webster - foul #3 on Joe Webster, team foul #246-42
SubsMississippi State
Donald Evens (SF)
Merle Gibson
 
SubsSam Houston State 
15:08Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff makes the free throw46-43
14:46Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph can't connect on an uncontested 3 from straight away46-43
14:45Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen grabs the defensive rebound46-43
14:18Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing46-43
14:17Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell can't tip it in46-43
14:16Mississippi StateMichael Francis snags the defensive board46-43
14:10Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph is fouled on the floor by Dennis Risk - foul #4 on Dennis Risk, team foul #446-43
SubsMississippi State 
SubsSam Houston State
Travis Williams (PG), Steven Holler (SG)
James Estes, Dennis Risk
 
13:58Mississippi StateJoe Webster hits the finger roll on a great pass from Michael Francis and he's hacked by Robert Pontiff - foul #2 on Robert Pontiff, team foul #548-43
13:58Mississippi StateJoe Webster makes the free throw49-43
13:36Sam Houston StateSteven Holler loses the dribble to Joe Webster49-43
13:27Mississippi StateMichael Francis comes up short on the driving attempt in the lane49-43
13:26Mississippi StateThe offensive rebound goes to John Spenser49-43
13:08Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph drills a 3pt attempt from straight away52-43
12:56Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff misses the shot from the baseline52-43
12:55Mississippi StateMichael Francis snags the defensive board52-43
12:41Mississippi StateJoe Webster lays it in on a nice dish by Keith Rudolph54-43
12:26Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell misses the 3 from the left wing54-43
12:24Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff tips it in54-45
12:13Mississippi StateTravis Williams picks off the pass by John Spenser54-45
12:02Sam Houston StateSteven Holler connects on the 3 from the right wing54-48
11:38Mississippi StateJoe Webster hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Travis Williams - foul #4 on Travis Williams, team foul #654-48
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), August Ball (SG), Glenn Oney (SF), Daniel Lin (C)
John Spenser, Keith Rudolph, Donald Evens, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State
James Estes (PG), John Maynard (SG), Roger Clarke (SF), Ronald Neth (C)
Travis Williams, Steven Holler, John Shotwell, Charlie Larsen
 
11:38Mississippi StateJoe Webster makes the 1st free throw55-48
11:38Mississippi StateJoe Webster makes the 2nd free throw56-48
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Mark Brown (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - August Ball (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Glenn Oney (fresh)
 PF - Joe Webster (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Daniel Lin (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - James Estes (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - John Maynard (fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - Roger Clarke (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Robert Pontiff (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Ronald Neth (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:19Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke's pass is off the mark and out of bounds56-48
SubsMississippi State
Peter Fraizer (C)
Joe Webster
 
SubsSam Houston State
William Cutrer (PF)
Robert Pontiff
 
11:12Mississippi StateAugust Ball is fouled in the backcourt by John Maynard - foul #1 on John Maynard, team foul #756-48
11:12Mississippi StateAugust Ball makes the 1st free throw57-48
11:12Mississippi StateAugust Ball makes the 2nd free throw58-48
11:01Sam Houston StateDaniel Lin is called for the reach on William Cutrer - foul #1 on Daniel Lin, team foul #358-48
SubsMississippi State
Merle Gibson (SF)
Glenn Oney
 
SubsSam Houston State
Harvey Zurovec (C)
John Maynard
 
10:40Sam Houston StateRonald Neth lays it in set up by Roger Clarke58-50
10:22Mississippi StateAugust Ball misses long on an open 3 from the left wing58-50
10:20Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec snags the defensive board58-50
10:13Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane58-50
10:11Sam Houston StateRonald Neth grabs the offensive rebound58-50
09:51Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke is fouled on the floor by Daniel Lin - foul #2 on Daniel Lin, team foul #458-50
SubsMississippi State
Keith Rudolph (SG), Glenn Oney (SF), Joe Webster (PF), Alfred Edinger (C)
Mark Brown, Merle Gibson, Daniel Lin, Peter Fraizer
 
SubsSam Houston State
John Maynard (SG), John Shotwell (SF), Robert Pontiff (PF), Charlie Larsen (C)
Roger Clarke, Ronald Neth, William Cutrer, Harvey Zurovec
 
09:33Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen's floater is tipped away by Glenn Oney58-50
09:32Mississippi StateGlenn Oney gets the rebound58-50
09:25Mississippi StateGlenn Oney misses the jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by John Shotwell - foul #3 on John Shotwell, team foul #858-50
SubsMississippi State
John Spenser (PG)
August Ball
 
SubsSam Houston State
Steven Holler (SG)
James Estes
 
09:25Mississippi StateGlenn Oney makes the 1st free throw59-50
09:25Mississippi StateGlenn Oney makes the 2nd free throw60-50
09:13Sam Houston StateJohn Spenser is called for the reach on Charlie Larsen - foul #2 on John Spenser, team foul #560-50
09:05Sam Houston StateKeith Rudolph takes the ball from John Maynard60-50
08:47Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph is fouled on the floor by Steven Holler - foul #2 on Steven Holler, team foul #960-50
08:47Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph makes the 1st free throw61-50
08:47Mississippi StateKeith Rudolph makes the 2nd free throw62-50
08:37Sam Houston StateJohn Maynard scores on a 3 from the left wing62-53
08:16Mississippi StateJohn Spenser misses the wide open 3 pointer from the right wing62-53
08:14Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen snags the defensive board62-53
07:57Sam Houston StateSteven Holler makes the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from John Maynard62-55
07:37Mississippi StateJohn Spenser connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Keith Rudolph65-55
LineupMississippi State
 PG - John Spenser (fairly fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Keith Rudolph (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Glenn Oney (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Joe Webster (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Alfred Edinger (fairly fresh)
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - John Maynard (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Steven Holler (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - John Shotwell (tiring) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Robert Pontiff (tiring) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Charlie Larsen (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:15Sam Houston StateCharlie Larsen makes the turnaround from the left block set up by Robert Pontiff65-57
07:10Mississippi StateGlenn Oney can't finish the layup65-57
07:09Sam Houston StateSteven Holler snags the defensive board65-57
06:58Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff is called for traveling65-57
SubsMississippi State
August Ball (PG), Merle Gibson (SG), Donald Evens (SF), Daniel Lin (PF), Michael Francis (C)
John Spenser, Keith Rudolph, Glenn Oney, Joe Webster, Alfred Edinger
 
SubsSam Houston State
Roger Clarke (PG), Dennis Risk (SG), Ronald Neth (SF), William Cutrer (PF), Harvey Zurovec (C)
John Maynard, Steven Holler, John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff, Charlie Larsen
 
06:56Mississippi StateMichael Francis's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt65-57
06:33Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner65-57
06:31Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer grabs the offensive rebound65-57
06:14Sam Houston StateRonald Neth comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing65-57
06:12Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer grabs the offensive board65-57
05:52Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec can't connect on a runner in the paint65-57
05:51Mississippi StateAugust Ball gets the rebound65-57
05:47Mississippi StateMerle Gibson knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away68-57
05:30Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer is fouled on the floor by Daniel Lin - foul #3 on Daniel Lin, team foul #668-57
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), Peter Fraizer (PF)
Merle Gibson, Daniel Lin
 
SubsSam Houston State
James Estes (PG), John Shotwell (SF)
Roger Clarke, Harvey Zurovec
 
05:14Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell connects on the turnaround near the basket and he's hacked by Peter Fraizer - foul #1 on Peter Fraizer, team foul #768-59
SubsMississippi State 
SubsSam Houston State
Robert Pontiff (PF)
William Cutrer
 
05:14Sam Houston StateJohn Shotwell makes the free throw68-60
05:02Mississippi StateMichael Francis is whistled for a carry68-60
SubsMississippi State
Keith Rudolph (SG), Joe Webster (PF)
August Ball, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State 
04:46Sam Houston StateRobert Pontiff can't finish the layup68-60
04:44Mississippi StateDonald Evens grabs the defensive rebound68-60
04:42Mississippi StateDonald Evens is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Risk - foul #5 on Dennis Risk, team foul #1068-60
SubsMississippi State 
SubsSam Houston State
Steven Holler (SG)
Dennis Risk
 
04:42Mississippi StateDonald Evens makes the 1st free throw69-60
04:42Mississippi StateDonald Evens makes the 2nd free throw70-60
04:28Sam Houston StateDonald Evens steps in front of the Robert Pontiff pass70-60
04:24Mississippi StateDonald Evens misses the dunk70-60
04:23Mississippi StateMark Brown tips it in72-60
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
04:18Sam Houston StateJames Estes makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing72-63
04:00Mississippi StateJoe Webster hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Mark Brown74-63
03:44Sam Houston StateJames Estes clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner74-63
03:43Mississippi StateDonald Evens pulls down the rebound74-63
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:19Mississippi StateDonald Evens blows the layup but he's fouled by Ronald Neth - foul #2 on Ronald Neth, team foul #1174-63
SubsMississippi State
John Spenser (PG), August Ball (SG), Daniel Lin (PF), Michael Francis (C)
Mark Brown, Keith Rudolph, Joe Webster, Peter Fraizer
 
SubsSam Houston State
Travis Williams (PG), John Maynard (SG), Roger Clarke (SF), William Cutrer (PF), Harvey Zurovec (C)
James Estes, Steven Holler, John Shotwell, Robert Pontiff, Ronald Neth
 
03:19Mississippi StateDonald Evens makes the 1st free throw75-63
03:19Mississippi StateDonald Evens makes the 2nd free throw76-63
LineupMississippi State
 PG - John Spenser (fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - August Ball (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Donald Evens (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Daniel Lin (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Michael Francis (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Travis Williams (fresh) 4 pf.
 SG - John Maynard (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Roger Clarke (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Cutrer (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Harvey Zurovec (fresh) 3 reb.
 
02:55Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side76-63
02:54Mississippi StateMichael Francis snags the defensive board76-63
02:47Mississippi StateAugust Ball is fouled in the backcourt by John Maynard - foul #2 on John Maynard, team foul #1276-63
SubsMississippi State
Merle Gibson (SF)
Donald Evens
 
SubsSam Houston State 
02:47Mississippi StateAugust Ball misses the 1st free throw76-63
02:47Mississippi StateAugust Ball makes the 2nd free throw77-63
02:39Sam Houston StateWilliam Cutrer loses the ball out of bounds77-63
SubsMississippi State
Glenn Oney (SF), Alfred Edinger (C)
John Spenser, Michael Francis
 
SubsSam Houston State 
02:25Mississippi StateAugust Ball drills a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Daniel Lin80-63
02:06Sam Houston StateHarvey Zurovec misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing80-63
02:05Mississippi StateAugust Ball grabs the defensive rebound80-63
01:41Mississippi StateDaniel Lin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds80-63
SubsMississippi State
Mark Brown (PG), Peter Fraizer (C)
Glenn Oney, Alfred Edinger
 
SubsSam Houston State
Steven Holler (SG), Ronald Neth (SF)
Travis Williams, John Maynard
 
01:27Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away but he's hacked by August Ball - foul #1 on August Ball, team foul #880-63
01:27Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke makes the 1st free throw80-64
01:27Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke misses the 2nd free throw80-64
01:27Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke makes the 3rd free throw80-65
01:04Mississippi StatePeter Fraizer connects on the open jumper in the lane on a nice dish by August Ball82-65
01:00Sam Houston StateRoger Clarke clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner82-65
00:58Mississippi StateMerle Gibson pulls down the rebound82-65
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:30Mississippi StatePeter Fraizer misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline82-65
00:29Mississippi StatePeter Fraizer gets the offensive rebound82-65
00:00Mississippi StateMark Brown runs out the clock82-65