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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Wooden
Louisiana Tech Goldy_Gopher
Mississippi State buckdeep
Final -
 4/13/2026
72
  1 2 F
Louisiana Tech 44 28 72
Mississippi State 34 18 52
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Louisiana Tech (4-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRobert Durst 19 1-3 0-0 4-4 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 6
pfPatrick Walton 24 5-7 0-0 1-1 5 11 0 0 2 0 0 11
pfLogan Messmer 15 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 4
sgJerome Taylor 19 3-6 1-1 1-2 0 1 0 3 1 0 3 8
pgKenneth Ernst 24 3-7 2-4 4-5 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJulio Valdez 22 3-6 0-0 1-2 2 4 1 1 0 2 2 7
cBrian Ryan 22 1-3 0-0 1-2 0 7 0 0 4 1 3 3
sfClarence Birdwell 21 4-11 1-5 2-2 1 6 1 2 1 0 3 11
sfJames Barco 18 2-2 0-0 0-0 2 2 5 1 0 0 2 4
pfJim Lin 16 2-4 0-0 2-2 1 3 1 1 0 1 1 6
Totals 200 25-52 4-10 18-22 12 38 9 12 8 5 19 72
Percentages   .481 .400 .818                

Mississippi State (2-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Long 20 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 4
pfPatrick Henriksen 20 3-7 0-1 2-4 1 6 0 1 2 1 1 8
sfDon Hill 22 1-3 0-0 4-5 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 6
sgRodney Cho 23 1-2 0-1 1-2 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 3
pgJack Wallace 23 2-6 0-1 1-2 0 0 5 1 2 0 0 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfElbert Russ 20 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 2
pgMichael Aten 19 4-7 1-3 3-5 1 2 1 3 0 0 0 12
sgLuis Melendez 17 2-4 1-2 0-0 2 3 0 2 0 0 3 5
cLewis Phillips 17 2-5 0-1 3-4 2 5 0 2 1 1 4 7
pfCharles Sotelo 12 0-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0
sgDaniel Henry 6 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
pgCharles Craig 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 18-45 2-10 14-22 7 23 13 14 6 2 16 52
Percentages   .400 .200 .636                

LTU
44
13-25
3-5
15-18
6
17
4
6
5
2
11
12
7
13
3
14
28
12-27
1-5
3-4
6
21
5
6
3
3
8
12
4
6
0
17
72
25-52
4-10
18-22
12
38
9
12
8
5
19
24
11
19
3
31
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
34
12-23
1-3
9-14
3
10
8
7
3
2
11
16
6
2
3
18
18
6-22
1-7
5-8
4
13
5
7
3
0
5
2
4
1
0
8
52
18-45
2-10
14-22
7
23
13
14
6
2
16
18
10
3
3
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Patrick Walton Louisiana Tech
11 Points, 11 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fresh)
 SG - Jerome Taylor (fresh)
 SF - Logan Messmer (fresh)
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh)
 C - Robert Durst (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Jack Wallace (fresh)
 SG - Rodney Cho (fresh)
 SF - Don Hill (fresh)
 PF - Patrick Henriksen (fresh)
 C - James Long (fresh)
 
20:00Mississippi StateJames Long wins the tip0-0
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:46Mississippi StateRodney Cho misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing0-0
19:45Louisiana TechPatrick Walton pulls down the rebound0-0
19:26Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner0-0
19:24Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen snags the defensive board0-0
19:08Mississippi StateJames Long makes the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Rodney Cho0-2
18:48Louisiana TechDon Hill is called for the reach on Jerome Taylor - foul #1 on Don Hill, team foul #10-2
18:32Louisiana TechJerome Taylor scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Robert Durst2-2
18:22Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Logan Messmer - foul #1 on Logan Messmer, team foul #12-2
18:22Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen makes the 1st free throw2-3
18:22Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen makes the 2nd free throw2-4
18:15Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane2-4
18:13Mississippi StateRodney Cho snags the defensive board2-4
17:55Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen knocks in the jumper from the right block set up by James Long2-6
17:40Louisiana TechJerome Taylor is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Jerome Taylor, team foul #22-6
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Clarence Birdwell (SG), Julio Valdez (SF), Jim Lin (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
Kenneth Ernst, Jerome Taylor, Logan Messmer, Patrick Walton, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Lewis Phillips (C)
James Long
 
17:32Mississippi StateLewis Phillips's pass is intercepted by Brian Ryan2-6
17:10Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from James Barco4-6
16:45Mississippi StateLewis Phillips's pass is intercepted by Clarence Birdwell4-6
16:30Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Patrick Henriksen - foul #1 on Patrick Henriksen, team foul #24-6
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Logan Messmer (SF), Patrick Walton (PF)
James Barco, Julio Valdez, Jim Lin
 
SubsMississippi State
Luis Melendez (PG), Michael Aten (SG), Elbert Russ (SF), James Long (C)
Jack Wallace, Rodney Cho, Don Hill, Patrick Henriksen
 
16:30Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell makes the 1st free throw5-6
16:30Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell makes the 2nd free throw6-6
16:06Mississippi StateElbert Russ is hacked by Logan Messmer - foul #2 on Logan Messmer, team foul #36-6
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Julio Valdez (SF), Jim Lin (PF)
Kenneth Ernst, Logan Messmer, Patrick Walton
 
SubsMississippi State 
15:48Mississippi StateMichael Aten misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Clarence Birdwell - foul #1 on Clarence Birdwell, team foul #46-6
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Patrick Walton (PF)
James Barco, Jim Lin
 
SubsMississippi State 
15:48Mississippi StateMichael Aten misses the 1st free throw6-6
15:48Mississippi StateMichael Aten misses the 2nd free throw6-6
15:48Louisiana TechPatrick Walton grabs the defensive rebound6-6
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fresh)
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Julio Valdez (fresh)
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Brian Ryan (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Luis Melendez (fresh)
 SG - Michael Aten (fresh)
 SF - Elbert Russ (fresh)
 PF - Lewis Phillips (fresh)
 C - James Long (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:38Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing6-6
15:37Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Elbert Russ6-6
15:32Mississippi StateMichael Aten drills a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Elbert Russ6-9
15:28Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner9-9
15:18Mississippi StateElbert Russ misses badly on a floater from the left side9-9
15:16Mississippi StateLuis Melendez pulls down the offensive rebound9-9
15:07Mississippi StateLewis Phillips misses badly on a 3 from the left corner9-9
15:05Mississippi StateLuis Melendez tips it but misses9-9
15:03Louisiana TechBrian Ryan gets the rebound9-9
14:47Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell is whistled for traveling9-9
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Jerome Taylor (SG), Jim Lin (PF), Robert Durst (C)
Kenneth Ernst, Clarence Birdwell, Patrick Walton, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Jack Wallace (PG), Rodney Cho (SG), Don Hill (SF), Charles Sotelo (C)
Luis Melendez, Michael Aten, Lewis Phillips, James Long
 
14:31Mississippi StateDon Hill misses badly on a driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Jim Lin - foul #1 on Jim Lin, team foul #59-9
14:31Mississippi StateDon Hill makes the 1st free throw9-10
14:31Mississippi StateDon Hill makes the 2nd free throw9-11
14:16Louisiana TechRobert Durst misses the lay-in but the foul's on Charles Sotelo - foul #1 on Charles Sotelo, team foul #39-11
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Patrick Walton (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
James Barco, Julio Valdez, Jim Lin
 
SubsMississippi State
Patrick Henriksen (PF)
Elbert Russ
 
14:16Louisiana TechRobert Durst makes the 1st free throw10-11
14:16Louisiana TechRobert Durst makes the 2nd free throw11-11
14:00Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen knocks in the runner in the lane11-13
13:46Louisiana TechJerome Taylor hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Rodney Cho - foul #1 on Rodney Cho, team foul #411-13
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Julio Valdez (SF), Jim Lin (PF)
Kenneth Ernst, Patrick Walton, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State 
13:46Louisiana TechJerome Taylor misses the 1st free throw11-13
13:46Louisiana TechJerome Taylor makes the 2nd free throw12-13
13:27Mississippi StateDon Hill misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane12-13
13:26Louisiana TechRobert Durst gets the rebound12-13
13:15Louisiana TechJerome Taylor misses badly on a shot in the paint12-13
13:14Louisiana TechJames Barco tips it back up and in14-13
12:52Mississippi StateJim Lin swats the short shot by Charles Sotelo14-13
12:50Louisiana TechRobert Durst gets the rebound14-13
12:37Louisiana TechRobert Durst can't finish the layup but the foul's on Charles Sotelo - foul #2 on Charles Sotelo, team foul #514-13
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Clarence Birdwell (SG), Patrick Walton (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
James Barco, Jerome Taylor, Julio Valdez, Jim Lin
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Aten (PG), Luis Melendez (SF), Elbert Russ (PF), James Long (C)
Jack Wallace, Don Hill, Patrick Henriksen, Charles Sotelo
 
12:37Louisiana TechRobert Durst makes the 1st free throw15-13
12:37Louisiana TechRobert Durst makes the 2nd free throw16-13
12:30Mississippi StateRodney Cho makes the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from James Long16-15
12:15Louisiana TechPatrick Walton scores on a runner in the lane18-15
12:08Mississippi StateElbert Russ can't connect on a shot from the free throw line18-15
12:06Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell grabs the defensive rebound18-15
11:38Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing18-15
11:37Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell hits the follow up shot20-15
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fresh)
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Robert Durst (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brian Ryan (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Michael Aten (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Rodney Cho (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Luis Melendez (fresh)
 PF - Elbert Russ (fresh)
 C - James Long (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:19Mississippi StateJames Long is fouled on the floor by Clarence Birdwell - foul #2 on Clarence Birdwell, team foul #620-15
SubsLouisiana Tech
Jerome Taylor (SG), Julio Valdez (SF)
Clarence Birdwell, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Jack Wallace (PG), Lewis Phillips (PF)
Rodney Cho, Luis Melendez
 
11:07Mississippi StateLewis Phillips drills a fadeaway from the left side20-17
10:49Louisiana TechPatrick Walton makes the turnaround near the basket and the foul's on Lewis Phillips - foul #1 on Lewis Phillips, team foul #622-17
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsMississippi State
Don Hill (SF), Patrick Henriksen (PF)
Elbert Russ, James Long
 
10:49Louisiana TechPatrick Walton makes the free throw23-17
10:27Mississippi StateDon Hill travels with the ball23-17
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Jim Lin (PF)
Kenneth Ernst, Patrick Walton
 
SubsMississippi State 
10:09Louisiana TechBrian Ryan can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline23-17
10:07Mississippi StateLewis Phillips gets the rebound23-17
09:54Mississippi StateMichael Aten buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Jack Wallace23-19
09:27Louisiana TechJulio Valdez's pass is intercepted by Patrick Henriksen23-19
09:11Mississippi StateLewis Phillips can't connect on a jump hook near the basket23-19
09:09Louisiana TechBrian Ryan snags the defensive board23-19
09:03Louisiana TechJulio Valdez's fadeaway is rejected by Patrick Henriksen23-19
09:01Louisiana TechJim Lin gets the offensive rebound23-19
08:51Louisiana TechJerome Taylor makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by James Barco26-19
08:30Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen's fadeaway is rejected by Julio Valdez26-19
08:28Louisiana TechJerome Taylor pulls down the rebound26-19
08:09Louisiana TechJim Lin drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by James Barco28-19
07:59Mississippi StateMichael Aten scores on a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Jack Wallace and the foul's on Jerome Taylor - foul #2 on Jerome Taylor, team foul #728-21
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Clarence Birdwell (SG), Logan Messmer (SF), Patrick Walton (PF), Robert Durst (C)
James Barco, Jerome Taylor, Julio Valdez, Jim Lin, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Rodney Cho (SG), Luis Melendez (SF), Elbert Russ (PF), James Long (C)
Jack Wallace, Don Hill, Patrick Henriksen, Lewis Phillips
 
07:59Mississippi StateMichael Aten makes the free throw28-22
07:35Louisiana TechLogan Messmer clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side28-22
07:33Louisiana TechRobert Durst gets the offensive rebound28-22
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fresh)
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Logan Messmer (fresh)
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Durst (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Michael Aten (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - Rodney Cho (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Luis Melendez (fresh)
 PF - Elbert Russ (fresh)
 C - James Long (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:20Louisiana TechLogan Messmer clanks a floater in the lane but the foul's on Luis Melendez - foul #1 on Luis Melendez, team foul #728-22
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsMississippi State
Daniel Henry (SF)
Michael Aten
 
07:20Louisiana TechLogan Messmer makes the 1st free throw29-22
07:20Louisiana TechLogan Messmer makes the 2nd free throw30-22
06:53Mississippi StateJames Long's pass is off the mark and out of bounds30-22
06:35Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell misses the jumper from the free throw line30-22
06:34Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Luis Melendez30-22
06:15Mississippi StatePatrick Walton steals it from Elbert Russ30-22
06:12Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt30-22
SubsLouisiana Tech
Julio Valdez (SF)
Logan Messmer
 
SubsMississippi State
Jack Wallace (PG), Don Hill (SF)
Luis Melendez, Daniel Henry
 
06:01Mississippi StateDon Hill is hacked by Julio Valdez - foul #1 on Julio Valdez, team foul #830-22
06:01Mississippi StateDon Hill misses the 1st free throw30-22
06:01Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Patrick Walton30-22
05:43Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing33-22
05:23Mississippi StateJames Long is open and scores on a runner in the paint on a great pass from Elbert Russ33-24
04:55Louisiana TechJulio Valdez clanks a floater from the left block33-24
04:53Louisiana TechPatrick Walton tips it in35-24
04:38Mississippi StateJames Long misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side35-24
04:36Louisiana TechJulio Valdez grabs the board35-24
04:15Louisiana TechRobert Durst blows the layup35-24
04:14Louisiana TechPatrick Walton tips it home37-24
04:01Mississippi StateDon Hill misses the lay-in but the foul's on Julio Valdez - foul #2 on Julio Valdez, team foul #937-24
SubsLouisiana Tech
Logan Messmer (SF), Brian Ryan (C)
Julio Valdez, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Luis Melendez (PG), Michael Aten (SG), Patrick Henriksen (PF), Lewis Phillips (C)
Jack Wallace, Rodney Cho, Elbert Russ, James Long
 
04:01Mississippi StateDon Hill makes the 1st free throw37-25
04:01Mississippi StateDon Hill makes the 2nd free throw37-26
03:48Louisiana TechLogan Messmer's layup is rejected by Lewis Phillips37-26
03:46Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Michael Aten37-26
03:29Mississippi StatePatrick Walton picks off the pass by Michael Aten37-26
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Logan Messmer (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Patrick Walton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Ryan (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Luis Melendez (fresh)
 SG - Michael Aten (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Don Hill (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Patrick Henriksen (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Lewis Phillips (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:20Louisiana TechBrian Ryan is fouled on the floor by Luis Melendez - foul #2 on Luis Melendez, team foul #837-26
SubsLouisiana Tech
Jerome Taylor (SG)
Clarence Birdwell
 
SubsMississippi State
Daniel Henry (SF)
Don Hill
 
03:20Louisiana TechBrian Ryan makes the 1st free throw38-26
03:20Louisiana TechBrian Ryan misses the 2nd free throw38-26
03:20Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen grabs the board38-26
02:57Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen clanks a floater from the right side but the foul's on Logan Messmer - foul #3 on Logan Messmer, team foul #1038-26
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Jim Lin (PF)
Kenneth Ernst, Patrick Walton
 
SubsMississippi State 
02:57Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen misses the 1st free throw38-26
02:57Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen misses the 2nd free throw38-26
02:57Louisiana TechBrian Ryan gets the rebound38-26
02:38Louisiana TechLewis Phillips steals the ball from Jim Lin38-26
02:24Mississippi StateLewis Phillips is fouled on the floor by Brian Ryan - foul #1 on Brian Ryan, team foul #1138-26
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Patrick Walton (PF), Robert Durst (C)
James Barco, Jim Lin, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Jack Wallace (PG), Rodney Cho (SG)
Michael Aten, Daniel Henry
 
02:24Mississippi StateLewis Phillips makes the 1st free throw38-27
02:24Mississippi StateLewis Phillips makes the 2nd free throw38-28
02:00Louisiana TechPatrick Henriksen steals the ball from Logan Messmer38-28
01:41Mississippi StateLuis Melendez lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by Jack Wallace38-30
01:19Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst buries a fadeaway from the right wing and the foul's on Lewis Phillips - foul #2 on Lewis Phillips, team foul #940-30
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Jim Lin (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
Logan Messmer, Patrick Walton, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Daniel Henry (SF), Elbert Russ (PF), Charles Sotelo (C)
Luis Melendez, Patrick Henriksen, Lewis Phillips
 
01:19Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst makes the free throw41-30
01:02Mississippi StateBrian Ryan picks off the pass by Jack Wallace out of a doubleteam41-30
00:47Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst is hacked by Daniel Henry - foul #1 on Daniel Henry, team foul #1041-30
SubsLouisiana Tech
Patrick Walton (PF)
Jim Lin
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Aten (SG), Don Hill (SF), James Long (C)
Rodney Cho, Daniel Henry, Charles Sotelo
 
00:47Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst makes the 1st free throw42-30
00:47Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst makes the 2nd free throw43-30
00:29Mississippi StateJack Wallace splits the doubleteam but misses short on a shot from the left wing43-30
00:27Mississippi StateMichael Aten hits the follow up shot43-32
00:05Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst is hacked by James Long - foul #1 on James Long, team foul #1143-32
SubsLouisiana Tech
Clarence Birdwell (SG), Robert Durst (C)
Jerome Taylor, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Luis Melendez (PG)
Jack Wallace
 
00:05Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst misses the 1st free throw43-32
00:05Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst makes the 2nd free throw44-32
00:00Mississippi StateElbert Russ connects on the turnaround near the basket44-34
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Jerome Taylor (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Julio Valdez (fresh)
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Robert Durst (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Jack Wallace (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Rodney Cho (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Don Hill (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Patrick Henriksen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - James Long (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00Louisiana TechJulio Valdez inbounds the ball44-34
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:44Louisiana TechJerome Taylor drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side46-34
19:34Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds46-34
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Clarence Birdwell (SG), Jim Lin (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
Kenneth Ernst, Jerome Taylor, Patrick Walton, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State 
19:18Louisiana TechJim Lin misses short on a floater from the baseline46-34
19:17Mississippi StateJames Long pulls down the rebound46-34
19:12Mississippi StateBrian Ryan picks off the pass by Don Hill46-34
18:50Louisiana TechJack Wallace takes the ball from James Barco46-34
18:31Mississippi StateRodney Cho misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Brian Ryan - foul #2 on Brian Ryan, team foul #146-34
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Jerome Taylor (SG), Patrick Walton (PF), Robert Durst (C)
James Barco, Clarence Birdwell, Jim Lin, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State 
18:31Mississippi StateRodney Cho makes the 1st free throw46-35
18:31Mississippi StateRodney Cho misses the 2nd free throw46-35
18:31Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen pulls down the offensive rebound46-35
18:08Mississippi StateJack Wallace misses the shot from the left wing but the foul's on Kenneth Ernst - foul #1 on Kenneth Ernst, team foul #246-35
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Clarence Birdwell (SG)
Kenneth Ernst, Jerome Taylor
 
SubsMississippi State 
18:08Mississippi StateJack Wallace makes the 1st free throw46-36
18:08Mississippi StateJack Wallace misses the 2nd free throw46-36
18:08Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell pulls down the rebound46-36
17:41Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell misses long on a 3 from straight away46-36
17:39Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen grabs the defensive rebound46-36
17:24Mississippi StateDon Hill makes the shot from the right side on a great pass from Jack Wallace out of a doubleteam46-38
17:08Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell misses the 3 pointer from straight away46-38
17:07Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen gets the rebound46-38
17:01Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen misses the jumper from the right side46-38
17:00Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell grabs the board46-38
16:39Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell can't connect on a jump hook near the basket46-38
16:37Mississippi StateDon Hill pulls down the rebound46-38
16:22Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen hits a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Rodney Cho46-40
16:05Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing46-40
16:03Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Patrick Henriksen46-40
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - James Barco (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Julio Valdez (fairly fresh)
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Robert Durst (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Jack Wallace (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Rodney Cho (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Don Hill (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Patrick Henriksen (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - James Long (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
15:40Mississippi StateJack Wallace evades the doubleteam but misses long on a floater from just outside the lane46-40
15:38Louisiana TechPatrick Walton gets the rebound46-40
15:20Louisiana TechRobert Durst can't connect on a jumper from the baseline46-40
15:19Louisiana TechJames Barco tips it back up and in48-40
14:50Mississippi StateJack Wallace is fouled on the floor by James Barco - foul #1 on James Barco, team foul #348-40
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Ernst (PG), Jerome Taylor (SG), Logan Messmer (SF), Jim Lin (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
James Barco, Clarence Birdwell, Julio Valdez, Patrick Walton, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Luis Melendez (PG), Michael Aten (SG), Elbert Russ (SF), Lewis Phillips (PF), Charles Sotelo (C)
Jack Wallace, Rodney Cho, Don Hill, Patrick Henriksen, James Long
 
14:39Mississippi StateLuis Melendez can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner48-40
14:37Mississippi StateLewis Phillips pulls down the offensive rebound48-40
14:22Mississippi StateLuis Melendez's pass is off the mark and out of bounds48-40
14:03Louisiana TechJerome Taylor misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing48-40
14:02Mississippi StateElbert Russ grabs the defensive rebound48-40
13:44Mississippi StateCharles Sotelo can't connect on a 3 from the right wing48-40
13:43Louisiana TechJim Lin grabs the defensive rebound48-40
13:26Louisiana TechJerome Taylor misses short on a shot from the left wing48-40
13:24Mississippi StateLewis Phillips gets the rebound48-40
13:11Mississippi StateMichael Aten double dribbles48-40
SubsLouisiana Tech
Patrick Walton (PF)
Jim Lin
 
SubsMississippi State 
13:00Louisiana TechBrian Ryan can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side48-40
12:59Louisiana TechPatrick Walton tips it but misses48-40
12:58Louisiana TechPatrick Walton tips it back up and in50-40
12:46Mississippi StateBrian Ryan takes the ball from Michael Aten50-40
12:34Louisiana TechJerome Taylor is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on Jerome Taylor, team foul #450-40
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsMississippi State
Daniel Henry (SF), James Long (C)
Lewis Phillips, Charles Sotelo
 
12:32Mississippi StateLuis Melendez's pass is intercepted by Jerome Taylor in the backcourt50-40
12:18Louisiana TechJames Long steals it from Kenneth Ernst50-40
11:59Mississippi StateDaniel Henry can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side50-40
11:58Louisiana TechBrian Ryan snags the defensive board50-40
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Jerome Taylor (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Logan Messmer (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Patrick Walton (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Ryan (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 4 stl.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Luis Melendez (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Aten (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Daniel Henry (fresh)
 PF - Elbert Russ (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Long (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:37Louisiana TechJerome Taylor is hacked by Daniel Henry - foul #2 on Daniel Henry, team foul #150-40
SubsLouisiana Tech
Jim Lin (PF), Robert Durst (C)
Patrick Walton, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Jack Wallace (PG), Rodney Cho (SG), Don Hill (SF), Patrick Henriksen (PF)
Luis Melendez, Michael Aten, Daniel Henry, Elbert Russ
 
11:20Louisiana TechJack Wallace steals the ball from Kenneth Ernst50-40
10:58Mississippi StateJack Wallace drills a shot from the left wing50-42
10:33Louisiana TechJerome Taylor's pass is off the mark and out of bounds50-42
SubsLouisiana Tech
Clarence Birdwell (SG), Patrick Walton (PF), Brian Ryan (C)
Jerome Taylor, Jim Lin, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Lewis Phillips (PF), Charles Sotelo (C)
Patrick Henriksen, James Long
 
10:15Mississippi StateRodney Cho is fouled on the floor by Brian Ryan - foul #3 on Brian Ryan, team foul #550-42
09:55Mississippi StateCharles Sotelo throws a bad pass out of bounds50-42
SubsLouisiana Tech
Jerome Taylor (SG), Robert Durst (C)
Clarence Birdwell, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Luis Melendez (SF), Elbert Russ (PF)
Don Hill, Charles Sotelo
 
09:45Louisiana TechRobert Durst hits the finger roll52-42
09:20Mississippi StateJack Wallace works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner52-42
09:19Louisiana TechPatrick Walton pulls down the rebound52-42
09:04Louisiana TechPatrick Walton blows the layup52-42
09:03Mississippi StateLewis Phillips grabs the defensive rebound52-42
08:48Mississippi StateLogan Messmer is called for the reach on Rodney Cho - foul #4 on Logan Messmer, team foul #652-42
SubsLouisiana Tech
Clarence Birdwell (SG), Julio Valdez (SF), Brian Ryan (C)
Jerome Taylor, Logan Messmer, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Aten (PG), Don Hill (SF), Patrick Henriksen (PF), Charles Sotelo (C)
Jack Wallace, Rodney Cho, Luis Melendez, Lewis Phillips
 
08:36Mississippi StatePatrick Henriksen misses the 3pt shot from straight away52-42
08:34Louisiana TechJulio Valdez grabs the board52-42
08:24Louisiana TechJulio Valdez jams it54-42
08:10Mississippi StateJulio Valdez blocks the short jumper by Patrick Henriksen54-42
08:09Louisiana TechPatrick Walton pulls down the rebound54-42
07:58Louisiana TechKenneth Ernst buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Julio Valdez57-42
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Kenneth Ernst (tiring) 12 pts.
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Julio Valdez (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Patrick Walton (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Ryan (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 4 stl. 3 pf.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Michael Aten (fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Elbert Russ (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Don Hill (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Patrick Henriksen (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Charles Sotelo (fresh)
 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
07:39Mississippi StateDon Hill can't connect on a driving attempt from the left block57-42
07:38Louisiana TechBrian Ryan pulls down the rebound57-42
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
07:16Louisiana TechBrian Ryan knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Clarence Birdwell59-42
07:03Mississippi StateMichael Aten comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing59-42
07:01Louisiana TechBrian Ryan pulls down the rebound59-42
06:37Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell misses long on a fadeaway from the right side59-42
06:36Louisiana TechPatrick Walton snags the offensive board59-42
06:07Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing59-42
06:06Louisiana TechJulio Valdez pulls down the offensive rebound59-42
05:48Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell double dribbles59-42
SubsLouisiana Tech
James Barco (PG), Jerome Taylor (SG), Logan Messmer (SF), Jim Lin (PF), Robert Durst (C)
Kenneth Ernst, Clarence Birdwell, Julio Valdez, Patrick Walton, Brian Ryan
 
SubsMississippi State
Jack Wallace (PG), Rodney Cho (SG), Luis Melendez (SF), Lewis Phillips (PF), James Long (C)
Michael Aten, Elbert Russ, Don Hill, Patrick Henriksen, Charles Sotelo
 
05:37Mississippi StateThe jump hook by Jack Wallace is blocked by Robert Durst59-42
05:35Mississippi StateLewis Phillips can't tip it in59-42
05:33Louisiana TechRobert Durst grabs the board59-42
05:14Louisiana TechJim Lin knocks in the fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from James Barco61-42
04:59Mississippi StateLewis Phillips slams it home on a nice dish by Jack Wallace61-44
04:32Louisiana TechLogan Messmer scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane63-44
04:15Mississippi StateJack Wallace works out of a doubleteam and scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Rodney Cho63-46
03:47Louisiana TechJim Lin comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Lewis Phillips - foul #3 on Lewis Phillips, team foul #263-46
SubsLouisiana Tech
Clarence Birdwell (SG), Julio Valdez (SF), Brian Ryan (C)
Jerome Taylor, Logan Messmer, Robert Durst
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Aten (SG), Daniel Henry (SF), Elbert Russ (PF), Charles Sotelo (C)
Jack Wallace, Rodney Cho, Lewis Phillips, James Long
 
03:47Louisiana TechJim Lin makes the 1st free throw64-46
03:47Louisiana TechJim Lin makes the 2nd free throw65-46
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - James Barco (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SG - Clarence Birdwell (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Julio Valdez (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Jim Lin (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brian Ryan (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. 3 pf.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Luis Melendez (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Aten (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Daniel Henry (fresh)
 PF - Elbert Russ (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Charles Sotelo (fresh)
 
03:38Mississippi StateMichael Aten hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing65-46
03:36Mississippi StateElbert Russ pulls down the offensive rebound65-46
03:28Mississippi StateBrian Ryan blocks the jumper by Charles Sotelo65-46
03:26Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell snags the defensive board65-46
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:10Louisiana TechJulio Valdez misses badly on a turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Daniel Henry - foul #3 on Daniel Henry, team foul #365-46
03:10Louisiana TechJulio Valdez misses the 1st free throw65-46
03:10Louisiana TechJulio Valdez makes the 2nd free throw66-46
02:53Mississippi StateMichael Aten misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing66-46
02:51Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Clarence Birdwell66-46
02:31Louisiana TechJim Lin hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side66-46
02:29Mississippi StateElbert Russ grabs the defensive rebound66-46
02:25Mississippi StateJames Barco is called for the reach on Michael Aten - foul #2 on James Barco, team foul #766-46
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsMississippi State
Charles Craig (PG), Lewis Phillips (PF)
Luis Melendez, Elbert Russ
 
02:25Mississippi StateMichael Aten makes the 1st free throw66-47
02:25Mississippi StateMichael Aten makes the 2nd free throw66-48
02:00Louisiana TechJulio Valdez makes the runner from the left block set up by James Barco68-48
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
01:47Mississippi StateDaniel Henry comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side68-48
01:45Louisiana TechBrian Ryan grabs the defensive rebound68-48
01:41Louisiana TechJulio Valdez is hacked by Lewis Phillips - foul #4 on Lewis Phillips, team foul #468-48
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsMississippi State
Luis Melendez (PG), Elbert Russ (SF)
Charles Craig, Daniel Henry
 
01:26Louisiana TechJulio Valdez misses the lay-in68-48
01:25Louisiana TechJulio Valdez tips it back up and in70-48
01:11Mississippi StateLewis Phillips misses badly on a shot in the paint but the foul's on Clarence Birdwell - foul #3 on Clarence Birdwell, team foul #870-48
01:11Mississippi StateLewis Phillips makes the 1st free throw70-49
01:11Mississippi StateLewis Phillips misses the 2nd free throw70-49
01:11Louisiana TechJim Lin pulls down the rebound70-49
00:53Louisiana TechJames Barco is hacked by Luis Melendez - foul #3 on Luis Melendez, team foul #570-49
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
00:26Louisiana TechClarence Birdwell makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Jim Lin72-49
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:20Mississippi StateLuis Melendez hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Aten72-52
00:00Louisiana TechJames Barco runs out the clock72-52