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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
4/1/2026
75
  1 2 F
Southern Methodist 28 47 75
Houston 32 33 65
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cNicholas Golden 20 2-6 0-2 8-10 0 7 0 2 2 0 0 12
pfJohn Heal 24 4-8 1-3 2-2 3 9 2 2 0 0 3 11
sfJustin Scott 21 2-7 2-5 0-1 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 6
sgGeorge Christiano 20 6-9 2-4 2-2 5 7 5 0 2 0 4 16
pgJohn Benedict 20 3-8 2-6 0-0 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgElwood Mellon 18 3-6 2-4 0-0 1 1 3 2 0 0 2 8
cDerek Smolensky 17 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 0
pgNathaniel Campbell 16 1-2 0-0 1-2 1 2 2 2 0 0 4 3
cGeoffrey Lantz 15 0-2 0-0 1-3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1
sgTerry Craney 11 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3
sfEllis Larson 10 3-9 1-3 0-2 2 3 1 1 0 0 3 7
pfFranklin Hampton 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0
Totals 200 25-61 11-30 14-22 13 37 18 11 11 0 22 75
Percentages   .410 .367 .636                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cVincent Vaden 19 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 9 1 1 0 0 1 2
pfAllen Morello 24 3-5 0-0 0-2 4 13 1 2 0 0 2 6
sfEric Keller 28 2-3 0-0 3-5 0 2 2 5 0 0 4 7
sgDavid Phillips 26 5-12 4-10 0-0 0 1 2 3 0 0 5 14
pgEdmond Ferguson 23 1-8 1-4 2-3 2 6 2 2 2 0 1 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfRoger Pendergrass 26 4-8 1-3 4-4 1 2 1 2 2 2 0 13
pgVernon Mera 22 2-7 2-7 5-6 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 11
cGreg Rice 21 2-2 0-0 1-2 1 1 0 2 1 1 2 5
pfRichard Tschida 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
sgEdward Butts 5 0-0 0-0 2-4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 20-48 8-25 17-26 8 35 9 19 5 3 19 65
Percentages   .417 .320 .654                

SMU
28
11-32
5-17
1-3
7
17
7
5
5
0
13
4
5
8
6
9
47
14-29
6-13
13-19
6
20
11
6
6
0
9
12
17
5
6
13
75
25-61
11-30
14-22
13
37
18
11
11
0
22
16
22
13
12
22
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
UH
32
9-20
4-11
10-16
3
18
3
8
3
1
7
8
12
0
2
20
33
11-28
4-14
7-10
5
17
6
11
2
2
12
12
10
4
3
11
65
20-48
8-25
17-26
8
35
9
19
5
3
19
20
22
4
5
31
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg George Christiano Southern Methodist
16 Points, 7 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh)
 SG - George Christiano (fresh)
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh)
 PF - John Heal (fresh)
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh)
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh)
 SG - David Phillips (fresh)
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh)
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh)
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh)
 
20:00HoustonVincent Vaden wins the tip0-0
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-4) 
19:54HoustonEdmond Ferguson is whistled for traveling in the backcourt0-0
19:34Southern MethodistJohn Heal clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner0-0
19:33HoustonEric Keller grabs the board0-0
19:23HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the wide open shot from just outside the lane0-0
19:22Southern MethodistNicholas Golden grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:06Southern MethodistDavid Phillips is called for the reach on Justin Scott - foul #1 on David Phillips, team foul #10-0
18:57Southern MethodistJohn Heal misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane0-0
18:56HoustonVincent Vaden snags the defensive board0-0
18:52HoustonNicholas Golden steals the ball from Allen Morello in the backcourt0-0
18:35Southern MethodistJohn Benedict misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing0-0
18:34HoustonDavid Phillips gets the rebound0-0
18:29HoustonEric Keller is whistled for traveling in the backcourt0-0
18:22Southern MethodistJohn Benedict misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing0-0
18:21HoustonVincent Vaden grabs the board0-0
18:14HoustonDavid Phillips misses the wide open 3pt jumper from straight away0-0
18:13HoustonAllen Morello gets the offensive rebound0-0
18:08HoustonDavid Phillips misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner0-0
18:07Southern MethodistNicholas Golden grabs the defensive rebound0-0
17:39Southern MethodistJohn Benedict comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away0-0
17:37Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano hits the follow up shot2-0
17:18HoustonDavid Phillips makes the wide open 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Eric Keller2-3
16:55Southern MethodistNicholas Golden can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner2-3
16:54Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano grabs the offensive rebound2-3
16:41Southern MethodistJustin Scott misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away2-3
16:40HoustonAllen Morello grabs the defensive rebound2-3
16:17HoustonDavid Phillips makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Eric Keller2-6
16:04Southern MethodistNicholas Golden drills a fadeaway from the left side set up by George Christiano4-6
15:58HoustonJohn Heal is called for the reach on Allen Morello in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Heal, team foul #14-6
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Justin Scott, John Heal, Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Vernon Mera (SG), Richard Tschida (SF), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, David Phillips, Eric Keller, Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Elwood Mellon (fresh)
 SG - Nathaniel Campbell (fresh)
 SF - Ellis Larson (fresh)
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh)
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh)
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edward Butts (fresh)
 SG - Vernon Mera (fresh)
 SF - Richard Tschida (fresh)
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (fresh)
 C - Greg Rice (fresh)
 
15:47HoustonEdward Butts is hacked by Ellis Larson - foul #1 on Ellis Larson, team foul #24-6
15:42HoustonRoger Pendergrass comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner4-6
15:40HoustonRoger Pendergrass gets the offensive rebound4-6
15:21HoustonVernon Mera travels with the ball4-6
15:03Southern MethodistEllis Larson drills a 3 pointer from straight away7-6
14:48HoustonVernon Mera hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt jumper from the left corner7-6
14:46Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz grabs the board7-6
14:24Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line7-6
14:22HoustonRoger Pendergrass grabs the defensive rebound7-6
14:11HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses badly on a jump hook from the left block7-6
14:09Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky grabs the defensive rebound7-6
14:05Southern MethodistElwood Mellon makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner10-6
13:50HoustonEllis Larson is called for the reach on Richard Tschida - foul #2 on Ellis Larson, team foul #310-6
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), George Christiano (SG), Terry Craney (SF), John Heal (PF), Franklin Hampton (C)
Elwood Mellon, Nathaniel Campbell, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF)
Edward Butts, Richard Tschida
 
13:37HoustonVernon Mera loses the dribble to George Christiano10-6
13:24Southern MethodistJohn Heal clanks a 3 from the right corner10-6
13:23Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano tips it home12-6
13:16HoustonDavid Phillips is fouled in the backcourt by George Christiano - foul #1 on George Christiano, team foul #412-6
13:03HoustonGreg Rice can't connect on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on John Benedict - foul #1 on John Benedict, team foul #512-6
13:03HoustonGreg Rice makes the 1st free throw12-7
13:03HoustonGreg Rice misses the 2nd free throw12-7
13:03Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to John Heal12-7
12:47Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by John Heal15-7
12:27HoustonEric Keller misses short on a driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by Terry Craney - foul #1 on Terry Craney, team foul #615-7
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Derek Smolensky (C)
George Christiano, Terry Craney, Franklin Hampton
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF)
David Phillips, Roger Pendergrass
 
12:27HoustonEric Keller misses the 1st free throw15-7
12:27HoustonEric Keller makes the 2nd free throw15-8
12:14Southern MethodistJohn Benedict makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Elwood Mellon18-8
11:57HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing18-8
11:56Southern MethodistJohn Heal snags the defensive board18-8
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Elwood Mellon (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh)
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh)
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fairly fresh)
 SG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh)
 SF - Eric Keller (tiring) 1 pts.
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Greg Rice (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
11:32Southern MethodistJohn Heal misses long on a shot from the right block18-8
11:31Southern MethodistJustin Scott grabs the offensive board18-8
11:21Southern MethodistJohn Heal knocks in the shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Elwood Mellon20-8
11:05HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the shot from the right side but he's hacked by John Heal - foul #2 on John Heal, team foul #720-8
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Terry Craney (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Elwood Mellon, Justin Scott, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Roger Pendergrass (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Vernon Mera, Eric Keller, Allen Morello
 
11:05HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the 1st free throw20-8
11:05HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the 2nd free throw20-9
10:46Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane20-9
10:45HoustonThe rebound goes to Edmond Ferguson20-9
10:25HoustonRoger Pendergrass scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing20-11
09:59Southern MethodistRoger Pendergrass takes the ball from Nathaniel Campbell20-11
09:54HoustonRoger Pendergrass banks in the layup20-13
09:33Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell is hacked by David Phillips - foul #2 on David Phillips, team foul #220-13
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Derek Smolensky (PF)
John Benedict, Nathaniel Campbell, Terry Craney, Geoffrey Lantz
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Allen Morello (PF), Richard Tschida (C)
Edmond Ferguson, David Phillips, Greg Rice, Vincent Vaden
 
09:12Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing20-13
09:11HoustonAllen Morello grabs the defensive rebound20-13
09:06HoustonJustin Scott steals the ball from Roger Pendergrass20-13
08:44Southern MethodistRoger Pendergrass steps in front of the Elwood Mellon pass20-13
08:32HoustonVernon Mera comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Justin Scott - foul #1 on Justin Scott, team foul #820-13
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Geoffrey Lantz (PF)
George Christiano, Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (C)
Richard Tschida
 
08:32HoustonVernon Mera makes the 1st free throw20-14
08:32HoustonVernon Mera makes the 2nd free throw20-15
08:08Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Vernon Mera - foul #1 on Vernon Mera, team foul #320-15
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Franklin Hampton (SF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Justin Scott
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG)
Allen Morello
 
08:08Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the 1st free throw20-15
08:08Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz makes the 2nd free throw21-15
08:03HoustonJohn Benedict picks off the pass by Eric Keller in the backcourt21-15
07:48Southern MethodistRoger Pendergrass blocks the jumper by Derek Smolensky21-15
07:47Southern MethodistElwood Mellon can't tip it in21-15
07:46HoustonVernon Mera grabs the defensive rebound21-15
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Elwood Mellon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Franklin Hampton (fresh)
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh)
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Eric Keller (tiring) 1 pts.
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Greg Rice (tiring) 1 pts.
 
07:25HoustonVernon Mera comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner21-15
07:24Southern MethodistFranklin Hampton pulls down the rebound21-15
07:06Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky is hacked by Vernon Mera - foul #2 on Vernon Mera, team foul #421-15
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Elwood Mellon, Geoffrey Lantz, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Vernon Mera, Greg Rice
 
06:47Southern MethodistNicholas Golden can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away21-15
06:45Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano gets the offensive rebound21-15
06:32Southern MethodistJohn Benedict drills a shot from the free throw line set up by George Christiano23-15
06:21HoustonVincent Vaden hits a turnaround in the paint23-17
06:16Southern MethodistJohn Benedict drills a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from George Christiano26-17
05:55HoustonAllen Morello drills a jump hook from the baseline26-19
05:38Southern MethodistJohn Benedict hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner26-19
05:37HoustonAllen Morello pulls down the rebound26-19
05:35HoustonEdward Butts is fouled in the backcourt by John Benedict - foul #2 on John Benedict, team foul #926-19
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (PG), Terry Craney (SF), Derek Smolensky (PF)
John Benedict, Justin Scott, Franklin Hampton
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Greg Rice (C)
Eric Keller, Vincent Vaden
 
05:35HoustonEdward Butts makes the 1st free throw26-20
05:35HoustonEdward Butts makes the 2nd free throw26-21
05:15Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses badly on a jumper from the right block26-21
05:13HoustonThe rebound goes to Edmond Ferguson26-21
04:51HoustonRoger Pendergrass hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing26-21
04:50HoustonThe offensive rebound goes to Allen Morello26-21
04:41HoustonEdward Butts is fouled on the floor by Nathaniel Campbell - foul #1 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #1026-21
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Geoffrey Lantz (PF)
George Christiano, Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Greg Rice
 
04:41HoustonEdward Butts misses the 1st free throw26-21
04:41HoustonEdward Butts misses the 2nd free throw26-21
04:41Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky grabs the board26-21
04:20Southern MethodistElwood Mellon clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner26-21
04:19HoustonVincent Vaden pulls down the rebound26-21
04:03HoustonEric Keller loses the dribble to Derek Smolensky26-21
03:51Southern MethodistElwood Mellon is called for a charge - foul #1 on Elwood Mellon, team foul #1126-21
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Justin Scott (SF), John Heal (PF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Terry Craney, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), David Phillips (SG), Greg Rice (C)
Edward Butts, Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
03:36HoustonGreg Rice buries a shot from the baseline26-23
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - Elwood Mellon (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh)
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - David Phillips (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Eric Keller (tiring) 1 pts.
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (tired) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Greg Rice (tiring) 3 pts.
 
03:25Southern MethodistElwood Mellon knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Benedict28-23
03:11HoustonVernon Mera is fouled on the floor by John Benedict - foul #3 on John Benedict, team foul #1228-23
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG), Franklin Hampton (C)
John Benedict, Geoffrey Lantz
 
SubsHouston
Richard Tschida (SF)
Eric Keller
 
03:11HoustonVernon Mera makes the 1st free throw28-24
03:11HoustonVernon Mera makes the 2nd free throw28-25
02:53Southern MethodistGreg Rice is called for the reach on Elwood Mellon - foul #1 on Greg Rice, team foul #528-25
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF)
Vernon Mera, Richard Tschida
 
02:33Southern MethodistGreg Rice steps in front of the John Heal pass28-25
02:20HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 3 from the right wing28-28
02:17Southern MethodistElwood Mellon is fouled in the backcourt by Edmond Ferguson - foul #1 on Edmond Ferguson, team foul #628-28
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (PG), Ellis Larson (SF), Derek Smolensky (C)
Elwood Mellon, Justin Scott, Franklin Hampton
 
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
01:59Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky is called for traveling28-28
SubsSouthern Methodist
Terry Craney (SG)
George Christiano
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG)
Edmond Ferguson
 
01:37HoustonVernon Mera scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by David Phillips28-31
01:16Southern MethodistTerry Craney can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing28-31
01:14Southern MethodistJohn Heal grabs the offensive rebound28-31
00:59Southern MethodistEllis Larson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away28-31
00:58HoustonVincent Vaden grabs the board28-31
00:56HoustonVernon Mera is hacked by Nathaniel Campbell in the backcourt - foul #2 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #1328-31
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Nathaniel Campbell, Terry Craney, Ellis Larson, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
Allen Morello (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Roger Pendergrass, Vincent Vaden
 
00:56HoustonVernon Mera makes the 1st free throw28-32
00:56HoustonVernon Mera misses the 2nd free throw28-32
00:56Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Geoffrey Lantz28-32
00:36Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz is hacked by Eric Keller - foul #1 on Eric Keller, team foul #728-32
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Richard Tschida (SF)
Vernon Mera, Eric Keller
 
00:36Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the 1st free throw28-32
00:36HoustonThe rebound goes to Allen Morello28-32
00:19HoustonDavid Phillips misses the jumper from the right side28-32
00:18Southern MethodistNicholas Golden grabs the board28-32
00:05Southern MethodistJustin Scott hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side28-32
00:03HoustonEdmond Ferguson grabs the defensive rebound28-32
00:00HoustonEdmond Ferguson can't connect on a halfcourt shot28-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Elwood Mellon (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - George Christiano (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh)
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - David Phillips (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Southern MethodistJustin Scott inbounds the ball28-32
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
19:47Southern MethodistElwood Mellon scores on a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from George Christiano31-32
19:42HoustonDavid Phillips loses the dribble to Justin Scott in the backcourt31-32
19:41Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano lays it in set up by Justin Scott33-32
19:37HoustonNicholas Golden steals the ball from Edmond Ferguson in the backcourt33-32
19:22Southern MethodistJustin Scott clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner33-32
19:20Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano tips it but misses33-32
19:18HoustonVincent Vaden grabs the defensive rebound33-32
19:07HoustonDavid Phillips double dribbles33-32
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
18:39Southern MethodistJustin Scott hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing36-32
18:19HoustonRoger Pendergrass loses the ball out of bounds36-32
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (PG), Terry Craney (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (C)
Elwood Mellon, George Christiano, Justin Scott, Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Allen Morello (PF)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller
 
18:00Southern MethodistThe jump hook by Ellis Larson is blocked by Roger Pendergrass36-32
17:59Southern MethodistEllis Larson grabs the offensive board36-32
17:42Southern MethodistTerry Craney hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Nathaniel Campbell39-32
17:26HoustonVernon Mera knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Allen Morello39-35
17:14Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side39-35
17:13Southern MethodistEllis Larson tips it but misses39-35
17:12HoustonAllen Morello snags the defensive board39-35
17:08HoustonDavid Phillips scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Roger Pendergrass39-38
16:55Southern MethodistEllis Larson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side39-38
16:54HoustonAllen Morello grabs the board39-38
16:40HoustonVernon Mera misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing39-38
16:38Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to John Heal39-38
16:27Southern MethodistJohn Heal buries a 3 from the left corner set up by Terry Craney42-38
16:06HoustonVernon Mera comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner42-38
16:05HoustonAllen Morello hits the follow up shot42-40
15:57Southern MethodistTerry Craney misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner42-40
15:55HoustonAllen Morello pulls down the rebound42-40
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Nathaniel Campbell (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Terry Craney (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ellis Larson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Heal (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Geoffrey Lantz (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fresh) 11 pts.
 SG - David Phillips (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 10 reb.
 C - Greg Rice (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
15:37HoustonAllen Morello misses the runner from close range42-40
15:35Southern MethodistEllis Larson gets the rebound42-40
15:18Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses the 3 from straight away42-40
15:16Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell gets the offensive rebound42-40
15:05Southern MethodistEllis Larson travels with the ball42-40
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Derek Smolensky (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Nathaniel Campbell, Terry Craney, Ellis Larson, John Heal, Geoffrey Lantz
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Richard Tschida (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Vernon Mera, Roger Pendergrass, Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
14:42HoustonEric Keller scores on a runner from close range on a great pass from Edmond Ferguson42-42
14:35Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing42-42
14:34HoustonVincent Vaden pulls down the rebound42-42
14:22HoustonEric Keller is fouled on the floor by George Christiano - foul #2 on George Christiano, team foul #142-42
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (PF)
Richard Tschida
 
14:06HoustonDavid Phillips misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing42-42
14:05Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Nicholas Golden42-42
13:46Southern MethodistJustin Scott throws a bad pass out of bounds42-42
13:32HoustonEric Keller banks in the layup set up by David Phillips42-44
13:13Southern MethodistEdmond Ferguson takes the ball from Nicholas Golden42-44
13:00HoustonEdmond Ferguson scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner and he's fouled by John Benedict - foul #4 on John Benedict, team foul #242-47
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), John Heal (PF), Franklin Hampton (C)
John Benedict, Derek Smolensky, Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Allen Morello (PF)
Roger Pendergrass
 
13:00HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the free throw42-48
12:46Southern MethodistElwood Mellon misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing42-48
12:44HoustonAllen Morello grabs the defensive rebound42-48
12:41HoustonEdmond Ferguson is hacked by George Christiano in the backcourt - foul #3 on George Christiano, team foul #342-48
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (C)
Vincent Vaden
 
12:30HoustonGreg Rice loses the dribble to George Christiano42-48
12:25Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano lays it up and in44-48
12:12HoustonAllen Morello's pass is intercepted by Franklin Hampton44-48
12:05Southern MethodistJohn Heal comes up short on the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Allen Morello - foul #1 on Allen Morello, team foul #144-48
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Nicholas Golden (C)
George Christiano, Justin Scott
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (SG), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
David Phillips, Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
12:05Southern MethodistJohn Heal makes the 1st free throw45-48
12:05Southern MethodistJohn Heal makes the 2nd free throw46-48
11:41HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses the wide open floater from the right side but he's hacked by John Heal - foul #3 on John Heal, team foul #446-48
SubsSouthern Methodist
Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Heal, Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Richard Tschida (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Vincent Vaden
 
11:41HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 1st free throw46-49
11:41HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 2nd free throw46-50
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Elwood Mellon (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Nathaniel Campbell (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Franklin Hampton (fresh)
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fresh) 11 pts.
 SG - David Phillips (tiring) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Eric Keller (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Richard Tschida (fresh)
 
11:23Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Eric Keller - foul #2 on Eric Keller, team foul #246-50
SubsSouthern Methodist
Justin Scott (SF)
Franklin Hampton
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Vernon Mera, Roger Pendergrass, Richard Tschida
 
11:23Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell misses the 1st free throw46-50
11:23Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell makes the 2nd free throw47-50
11:11HoustonAllen Morello can't finish the layup but the foul's on Elwood Mellon - foul #2 on Elwood Mellon, team foul #547-50
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG)
Elwood Mellon
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Greg Rice
 
11:11HoustonAllen Morello misses the 1st free throw47-50
11:11HoustonAllen Morello misses the 2nd free throw47-50
11:11Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Derek Smolensky47-50
10:55Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing47-50
10:53HoustonEric Keller grabs the board47-50
10:48HoustonNathaniel Campbell is called for the reach on David Phillips in the backcourt - foul #3 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #647-50
SubsSouthern Methodist
Terry Craney (PG), Ellis Larson (SF), John Heal (PF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Justin Scott, Geoffrey Lantz
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
10:31HoustonRoger Pendergrass drills a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Edmond Ferguson47-52
10:13Southern MethodistEllis Larson drills a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by George Christiano49-52
09:55HoustonEric Keller misses badly on a fadeaway in the paint49-52
09:54HoustonGreg Rice hits the follow up shot49-54
09:26Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Ellis Larson52-54
09:22HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses long on a runner from the baseline52-54
09:20HoustonEdmond Ferguson can't tip it in52-54
09:18Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano grabs the board52-54
09:09Southern MethodistEllis Larson is fouled on the floor by Greg Rice - foul #2 on Greg Rice, team foul #352-54
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Franklin Hampton (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Terry Craney, George Christiano, Ellis Larson, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Richard Tschida (SF), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
09:00Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses long on a turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Vincent Vaden - foul #1 on Vincent Vaden, team foul #452-54
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF)
Richard Tschida
 
09:00Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 1st free throw53-54
09:00Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 2nd free throw54-54
08:42HoustonDavid Phillips misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner54-54
08:40HoustonAllen Morello misses the tip54-54
08:38Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell pulls down the rebound54-54
08:22Southern MethodistNicholas Golden connects on the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Nathaniel Campbell56-54
08:20HoustonFranklin Hampton takes the ball from David Phillips in the backcourt56-54
08:12Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side56-54
08:10HoustonVincent Vaden snags the defensive board56-54
07:48HoustonDavid Phillips makes the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Vincent Vaden56-57
07:26Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell is whistled for a carry56-57
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), John Heal (PF)
Elwood Mellon, Nathaniel Campbell, Franklin Hampton, Geoffrey Lantz
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Richard Tschida (SF), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Vernon Mera, Eric Keller, Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - George Christiano (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Phillips (tired) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Richard Tschida (fresh)
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Greg Rice (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
07:13HoustonDavid Phillips clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner56-57
07:12HoustonEdmond Ferguson grabs the offensive board56-57
06:54HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses long on a shot from the left side56-57
06:53Southern MethodistJohn Heal gets the rebound56-57
06:47Southern MethodistJohn Heal hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Benedict58-57
06:37HoustonDavid Phillips comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away58-57
06:35Southern MethodistJohn Heal grabs the board58-57
06:29Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range but he's fouled by David Phillips - foul #3 on David Phillips, team foul #558-57
SubsSouthern Methodist
Derek Smolensky (C)
Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Richard Tschida, Greg Rice
 
06:29Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano makes the 1st free throw59-57
06:29Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano makes the 2nd free throw60-57
06:11HoustonVincent Vaden misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing60-57
06:10Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano grabs the board60-57
05:47Southern MethodistEric Keller is called for the reach on John Heal - foul #3 on Eric Keller, team foul #660-57
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (SG), Ellis Larson (SF)
George Christiano, Justin Scott
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Eric Keller, Vincent Vaden
 
05:31Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Allen Morello - foul #2 on Allen Morello, team foul #760-57
SubsSouthern Methodist
Geoffrey Lantz (C)
Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF)
Vernon Mera, Roger Pendergrass
 
05:31Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses the 1st free throw60-57
05:31Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses the 2nd free throw60-57
05:31HoustonAllen Morello grabs the defensive rebound60-57
05:26HoustonEric Keller is hacked by Ellis Larson - foul #3 on Ellis Larson, team foul #760-57
SubsSouthern Methodist 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (SG)
David Phillips
 
05:26HoustonEric Keller makes the 1st free throw60-58
05:26HoustonEric Keller makes the 2nd free throw60-59
05:05Southern MethodistJohn Heal throws a bad pass out of bounds60-59
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, John Heal
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Roger Pendergrass (SF)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller
 
04:48HoustonDavid Phillips is by himself and knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side60-61
04:28Southern MethodistEllis Larson makes the fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Elwood Mellon62-61
04:12HoustonAllen Morello lays it up and in62-63
03:59Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell buries a shot near the basket on a nice dish by Derek Smolensky64-63
03:39HoustonRoger Pendergrass is hacked by Nathaniel Campbell - foul #4 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #864-63
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Justin Scott (SF), John Heal (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Elwood Mellon, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
David Phillips, Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
03:39HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 1st free throw64-64
03:39HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 2nd free throw64-65
03:26Southern MethodistJohn Benedict comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away64-65
03:24Southern MethodistJohn Heal pulls down the offensive rebound64-65
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Nathaniel Campbell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 11 pts.
 SF - Eric Keller (tiring) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (tiring) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
03:05Southern MethodistJustin Scott hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing64-65
03:04Southern MethodistJohn Heal tips it home66-65
02:48HoustonVincent Vaden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds66-65
SubsSouthern Methodist
Terry Craney (SG)
Nathaniel Campbell
 
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Allen Morello (PF)
Vernon Mera, Roger Pendergrass
 
02:29Southern MethodistNicholas Golden loses the dribble to Edmond Ferguson66-65
02:25HoustonEric Keller is whistled for a carry in the backcourt66-65
SubsSouthern Methodist
Derek Smolensky (C)
Nicholas Golden
 
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (C)
Vincent Vaden
 
02:13Southern MethodistGreg Rice swats the layup by Justin Scott66-65
02:11HoustonThe rebound goes to Edmond Ferguson66-65
01:57HoustonGreg Rice's pass is off the mark and out of bounds66-65
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG), Nicholas Golden (C)
Terry Craney, Derek Smolensky
 
SubsHouston
Vincent Vaden (C)
Greg Rice
 
01:45Southern MethodistJustin Scott scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by John Heal69-65
01:43HoustonEric Keller is hacked by George Christiano in the backcourt - foul #4 on George Christiano, team foul #969-65
01:43HoustonEric Keller misses the 1st free throw69-65
01:43Southern MethodistNicholas Golden snags the defensive board69-65
01:16Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on David Phillips - foul #4 on David Phillips, team foul #869-65
01:16Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 1st free throw70-65
01:16Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 2nd free throw71-65
01:01HoustonEdmond Ferguson clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner71-65
01:00Southern MethodistJustin Scott grabs the defensive rebound71-65
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:59Southern MethodistJustin Scott is fouled in the backcourt by David Phillips - foul #5 on David Phillips, team foul #971-65
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (SG)
George Christiano
 
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (SG)
David Phillips
 
00:59Southern MethodistJustin Scott misses the 1st free throw71-65
00:59HoustonThe rebound goes to Vincent Vaden71-65
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:50HoustonVernon Mera misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner71-65
00:49Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Nicholas Golden71-65
00:48Southern MethodistNicholas Golden is hacked by Vernon Mera in the backcourt - foul #3 on Vernon Mera, team foul #1071-65
00:48Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses the 1st free throw71-65
00:48Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses the 2nd free throw71-65
00:48HoustonVincent Vaden pulls down the rebound71-65
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:44HoustonEric Keller loses the dribble to John Benedict in the backcourt71-65
00:42Southern MethodistNicholas Golden is hacked by Eric Keller - foul #4 on Eric Keller, team foul #1171-65
00:42Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 1st free throw72-65
00:42Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 2nd free throw73-65
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:36HoustonEdmond Ferguson hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing73-65
00:35Southern MethodistNicholas Golden pulls down the rebound73-65
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:34Southern MethodistVernon Mera is called for the reach on Nicholas Golden in the backcourt - foul #4 on Vernon Mera, team foul #1273-65
00:34Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 1st free throw74-65
00:34Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the 2nd free throw75-65
00:29HoustonVincent Vaden misses badly on a fadeaway from close range75-65
00:28Southern MethodistJohn Heal pulls down the rebound75-65
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:00Southern MethodistJohn Benedict runs out the clock75-65