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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tournament Round 1 Knight
Final -
4/15/2026
69
  1 2 F
Northwestern 29 40 69
Michigan State 47 40 87
87
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoe Zarate 18 0-4 0-2 0-0 0 5 1 2 0 1 1 0
pfThomas Smith 25 4-7 1-3 2-2 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 11
sfShane Lamarche 22 2-6 0-1 2-2 2 3 0 1 2 0 3 6
sgMichael Foster 30 6-17 3-11 5-7 1 3 1 4 3 0 5 20
pgDavid Appling 10 2-4 1-2 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPeter Hines 23 4-7 0-0 5-6 3 5 3 2 2 0 3 13
pgRobert Damron 21 1-1 1-1 0-0 2 2 3 4 1 0 5 3
cIsaac Schultz 19 4-10 1-5 0-2 2 5 0 3 1 0 2 9
cBrian Gray 16 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 0 0 2 2
pgDavid Smith 15 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 1 0 5 0
cSteve Emmons 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 24-59 7-25 14-19 14 31 11 20 10 1 32 69
Percentages   .407 .280 .737                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfMason Littrell 25 6-11 0-0 10-11 2 3 4 3 2 2 1 22
sfWilliam Callahan 21 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2
sfGene Bell 24 4-6 2-3 4-5 3 8 0 1 0 0 2 14
pgJames Bacher 27 2-4 0-0 3-3 0 1 5 3 1 0 4 7
pgPaul Knudson 29 4-10 3-7 4-6 0 1 2 4 0 0 2 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgRandy Sharp 24 0-1 0-0 6-10 0 2 1 1 1 0 1 6
pfJeffrey Twyman 19 5-8 0-0 2-3 1 4 1 2 0 0 1 12
sfJohn Watson 17 1-3 0-0 2-2 2 7 0 1 0 0 2 4
cFrank Patrick 14 2-2 0-0 1-1 0 4 1 4 1 0 1 5
Totals 200 25-46 5-10 32-41 9 32 14 19 5 2 16 87
Percentages   .543 .500 .780                

NU
29
10-27
3-9
6-6
6
15
4
12
3
0
16
8
4
2
9
8
40
14-32
4-16
8-13
8
16
7
8
7
1
16
16
12
8
12
19
69
24-59
7-25
14-19
14
31
11
20
10
1
32
24
16
10
21
27
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
47
14-24
4-8
15-20
4
15
8
6
3
2
5
16
15
6
0
14
40
11-22
1-2
17-21
5
17
6
13
2
0
11
14
9
6
0
13
87
25-46
5-10
32-41
9
32
14
19
5
2
16
30
24
12
0
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Mason Littrell Michigan State
22 Points, 3 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - David Appling (fresh)
 SG - Michael Foster (fresh)
 SF - Shane Lamarche (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Smith (fresh)
 C - Joe Zarate (fresh)
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (fresh)
 SG - James Bacher (fresh)
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - William Callahan (fresh)
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 
20:00NorthwesternJoe Zarate wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthwesternNorthwestern is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:39NorthwesternMichael Foster is hacked by James Bacher - foul #1 on James Bacher, team foul #10-0
19:24NorthwesternThomas Smith buries a jumper from just outside the lane set up by David Appling2-0
19:03Michigan StatePaul Knudson is hacked by Shane Lamarche - foul #1 on Shane Lamarche, team foul #12-0
18:52Michigan StateGene Bell misses short on an open 3 from the right wing2-0
18:51NorthwesternJoe Zarate grabs the defensive rebound2-0
18:47NorthwesternDavid Appling can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing2-0
18:46Michigan StateGene Bell grabs the defensive rebound2-0
18:30Michigan StateGene Bell buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from James Bacher2-3
18:23NorthwesternShane Lamarche misses the jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Mason Littrell - foul #1 on Mason Littrell, team foul #22-3
18:23NorthwesternShane Lamarche makes the 1st free throw3-3
18:23NorthwesternShane Lamarche makes the 2nd free throw4-3
18:07Michigan StateMason Littrell clanks a turnaround in the paint4-3
18:06NorthwesternJoe Zarate grabs the board4-3
18:01NorthwesternMichael Foster hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the baseline4-3
17:59Michigan StateGene Bell grabs the board4-3
17:43Michigan StateMichael Foster picks off the pass by James Bacher4-3
17:37NorthwesternMichael Foster travels with the ball4-3
SubsNorthwestern
Peter Hines (SF), Brian Gray (C)
Shane Lamarche, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State 
17:35Michigan StateDavid Appling is called for the reach on Paul Knudson in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Appling, team foul #24-3
17:21Michigan StatePaul Knudson misses short on an open 3pt attempt from straight away4-3
17:20NorthwesternPeter Hines snags the defensive board4-3
17:14NorthwesternMichael Foster connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Peter Hines7-3
17:02Michigan StateGene Bell misses long on a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on David Appling - foul #2 on David Appling, team foul #37-3
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (PG), Robert Damron (SG), Isaac Schultz (C)
David Appling, Michael Foster, Thomas Smith
 
SubsMichigan State
Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
William Callahan
 
17:02Michigan StateGene Bell makes the 1st free throw7-4
17:02Michigan StateGene Bell makes the 2nd free throw7-5
16:40NorthwesternIsaac Schultz knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Robert Damron9-5
16:25Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman comes up short on the shot in the paint9-5
16:23Michigan StateGene Bell snags the offensive board9-5
16:02Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman misses the wide open jumper in the lane9-5
16:00Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman tips it back up and in9-7
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - David Smith (fresh)
 SG - Robert Damron (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Peter Hines (fairly fresh)
 PF - Brian Gray (fairly fresh)
 C - Isaac Schultz (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (fairly fresh)
 SG - James Bacher (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Mason Littrell (fairly fresh)
 
15:55NorthwesternPeter Hines hits the finger roll11-7
15:39Michigan StatePaul Knudson makes the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from James Bacher11-10
15:25NorthwesternDavid Smith loses the ball out of bounds11-10
SubsNorthwestern
Michael Foster (SG), Shane Lamarche (SF), Thomas Smith (PF), Joe Zarate (C)
Robert Damron, Peter Hines, Brian Gray, Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (SG), John Watson (SF), William Callahan (PF), Frank Patrick (C)
James Bacher, Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
15:19Michigan StatePaul Knudson is fouled in the backcourt by David Smith - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #411-10
15:04Michigan StateFrank Patrick scores on a fadeaway from the left block11-12
14:57NorthwesternRandy Sharp is called for the reach on Michael Foster - foul #1 on Randy Sharp, team foul #311-12
14:40NorthwesternMichael Foster comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away11-12
14:38Michigan StateThe rebound goes to John Watson11-12
14:15Michigan StatePaul Knudson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner11-12
14:14NorthwesternJoe Zarate pulls down the rebound11-12
13:59NorthwesternThomas Smith knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line13-12
13:54Michigan StatePaul Knudson throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt13-12
SubsNorthwestern
Robert Damron (PG), Isaac Schultz (C)
David Smith, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
James Bacher (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
Paul Knudson, William Callahan, Frank Patrick
 
13:36NorthwesternIsaac Schultz throws a bad pass out of bounds13-12
SubsNorthwestern
Peter Hines (SF)
Shane Lamarche
 
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF)
John Watson
 
13:13Michigan StateJames Bacher slams it home on a great pass from Mason Littrell13-14
12:56NorthwesternRobert Damron loses the dribble to Randy Sharp13-14
12:44Michigan StateMason Littrell banks in the layup13-16
12:21NorthwesternThomas Smith dunks the ball15-16
11:59Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman banks in the layup on a nice dish by James Bacher and he's fouled by Isaac Schultz - foul #1 on Isaac Schultz, team foul #515-18
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (PG), Shane Lamarche (SF), Brian Gray (PF), Joe Zarate (C)
Robert Damron, Peter Hines, Thomas Smith, Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), John Watson (SF), Frank Patrick (C)
Randy Sharp, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell
 
11:59Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman makes the free throw15-19
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - David Smith (fresh)
 SG - Michael Foster (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Shane Lamarche (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Brian Gray (fresh)
 C - Joe Zarate (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - James Bacher (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - John Watson (fresh)
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Frank Patrick (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:34NorthwesternDavid Smith hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side15-19
11:33Michigan StateFrank Patrick pulls down the rebound15-19
11:30Michigan StateJohn Watson is fouled in the backcourt by David Smith - foul #2 on David Smith, team foul #615-19
SubsNorthwestern
Robert Damron (PG)
David Smith
 
SubsMichigan State
William Callahan (PF)
Jeffrey Twyman
 
11:17Michigan StateJohn Watson misses the easy layup15-19
11:15Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to John Watson15-19
11:01Michigan StatePaul Knudson hits a floater from just outside the lane set up by Frank Patrick15-21
10:32NorthwesternRobert Damron is whistled for a carry15-21
SubsNorthwestern
Thomas Smith (PF)
Brian Gray
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (SG), Mason Littrell (C)
James Bacher, Frank Patrick
 
10:11Michigan StateMason Littrell knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing15-23
09:57NorthwesternThomas Smith knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner18-23
09:46Michigan StatePaul Knudson buries a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Randy Sharp18-26
09:22NorthwesternShane Lamarche can't connect on a shot from the left wing18-26
09:21NorthwesternShane Lamarche can't tip it in18-26
09:19NorthwesternThe offensive rebound goes to Thomas Smith18-26
09:10NorthwesternJoe Zarate misses the dunk attempt18-26
09:09Michigan StateJohn Watson grabs the board18-26
08:45Michigan StateJohn Watson is hacked by Shane Lamarche - foul #2 on Shane Lamarche, team foul #718-26
SubsNorthwestern
Peter Hines (SF), Isaac Schultz (C)
Shane Lamarche, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Frank Patrick (C)
Randy Sharp, William Callahan, Mason Littrell
 
08:45Michigan StateJohn Watson makes the 1st free throw18-27
08:45Michigan StateJohn Watson makes the 2nd free throw18-28
08:32NorthwesternMichael Foster can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing18-28
08:31Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman snags the defensive board18-28
08:24Michigan StateRobert Damron takes the ball from Jeffrey Twyman18-28
08:20NorthwesternMichael Foster lays it in on a nice dish by Robert Damron20-28
08:12Michigan StateGene Bell knocks in the jump hook near the basket and he's hacked by Peter Hines - foul #1 on Peter Hines, team foul #820-30
SubsNorthwestern
Brian Gray (PF)
Thomas Smith
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (PG), James Bacher (SG)
Paul Knudson, John Watson
 
08:12Michigan StateGene Bell misses the free throw20-30
08:12NorthwesternIsaac Schultz gets the rebound20-30
08:07NorthwesternMichael Foster comes up short on the floater from the left side20-30
08:05NorthwesternRobert Damron gets the offensive rebound20-30
07:50NorthwesternPeter Hines can't connect on a turnaround in the paint20-30
07:49NorthwesternRobert Damron gets the offensive rebound20-30
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - Robert Damron (tiring) 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Foster (tired) 5 pts.
 SF - Peter Hines (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Brian Gray (fresh)
 C - Isaac Schultz (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Randy Sharp (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Bacher (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Frank Patrick (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:26NorthwesternPeter Hines hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint but he's hacked by James Bacher - foul #2 on James Bacher, team foul #420-30
SubsNorthwestern
Thomas Smith (PF)
Brian Gray
 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), Mason Littrell (C)
James Bacher, Frank Patrick
 
07:26NorthwesternPeter Hines makes the 1st free throw21-30
07:26NorthwesternPeter Hines makes the 2nd free throw22-30
07:08Michigan StateMason Littrell misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Thomas Smith - foul #1 on Thomas Smith, team foul #922-30
SubsNorthwestern
Joe Zarate (C)
Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State 
07:08Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 1st free throw22-31
07:08Michigan StateMason Littrell misses the 2nd free throw22-31
07:08NorthwesternJoe Zarate grabs the board22-31
07:04NorthwesternPeter Hines buries a turnaround in the paint24-31
06:57Michigan StateRandy Sharp is hacked by Michael Foster in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Foster, team foul #1024-31
SubsNorthwestern 
SubsMichigan State
William Callahan (PF)
Jeffrey Twyman
 
06:57Michigan StateRandy Sharp makes the 1st free throw24-32
06:57Michigan StateRandy Sharp makes the 2nd free throw24-33
06:37NorthwesternMason Littrell swats the short shot by Peter Hines24-33
06:36Michigan StatePaul Knudson snags the defensive board24-33
06:25Michigan StatePaul Knudson knocks in the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Mason Littrell24-36
06:03NorthwesternThomas Smith misses the lay-in24-36
06:01NorthwesternPeter Hines pulls down the offensive rebound24-36
05:49NorthwesternJoe Zarate's pass is off the mark and out of bounds24-36
SubsNorthwestern
Brian Gray (PF), Isaac Schultz (C)
Thomas Smith, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Frank Patrick (C)
William Callahan, Mason Littrell
 
05:24Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman jams it set up by Paul Knudson24-38
05:14NorthwesternIsaac Schultz misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner24-38
05:12Michigan StateFrank Patrick grabs the defensive rebound24-38
05:10Michigan StatePeter Hines steals it from Frank Patrick in the backcourt24-38
04:47NorthwesternIsaac Schultz throws a bad pass out of bounds24-38
SubsNorthwestern
Thomas Smith (PF)
Brian Gray
 
SubsMichigan State
John Watson (SF)
Gene Bell
 
04:22Michigan StatePaul Knudson clanks a 3 from the right wing24-38
04:21NorthwesternThe rebound goes to Peter Hines24-38
04:17NorthwesternPeter Hines's pass is off the mark and out of bounds24-38
SubsNorthwestern
Joe Zarate (C)
Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State
William Callahan (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
Jeffrey Twyman, Frank Patrick
 
04:04Michigan StatePaul Knudson misses badly on a shot from the left wing24-38
04:02NorthwesternThomas Smith grabs the board24-38
03:56NorthwesternPeter Hines loses the ball out of bounds24-38
SubsNorthwestern
David Appling (PG), David Smith (SG), Shane Lamarche (SF)
Robert Damron, Michael Foster, Peter Hines
 
SubsMichigan State
James Bacher (SG)
Randy Sharp
 
03:43Michigan StateJames Bacher is whistled for traveling24-38
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - David Appling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Smith (fresh)
 SF - Shane Lamarche (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Thomas Smith (tiring) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joe Zarate (tiring) 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (tiring) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Bacher (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - John Watson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - William Callahan (fairly fresh)
 C - Mason Littrell (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
03:28NorthwesternThomas Smith misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on John Watson - foul #1 on John Watson, team foul #524-38
03:28NorthwesternThomas Smith makes the 1st free throw25-38
03:28NorthwesternThomas Smith makes the 2nd free throw26-38
03:14Michigan StateJohn Watson misses the easy layup26-38
03:13Michigan StateWilliam Callahan tips it in26-40
03:07NorthwesternJoe Zarate's fadeaway is rejected by Mason Littrell26-40
03:05NorthwesternShane Lamarche pulls down the offensive rebound26-40
02:49NorthwesternDavid Appling hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side26-40
02:47Michigan StateJohn Watson grabs the defensive rebound26-40
02:41Michigan StateJohn Watson travels with the ball26-40
SubsNorthwestern
Brian Gray (PF), Isaac Schultz (C)
Thomas Smith, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (PG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Frank Patrick (C)
Paul Knudson, John Watson, William Callahan, Mason Littrell
 
02:15NorthwesternDavid Appling is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on David Appling, team foul #1126-40
SubsNorthwestern
Michael Foster (SG)
David Appling
 
SubsMichigan State 
02:06Michigan StateJames Bacher is hacked by Michael Foster - foul #2 on Michael Foster, team foul #1226-40
02:06Michigan StateJames Bacher makes the 1st free throw26-41
02:06Michigan StateJames Bacher makes the 2nd free throw26-42
01:45NorthwesternMichael Foster connects on the 3 from the right corner29-42
01:36Michigan StateRandy Sharp is hacked by David Smith - foul #3 on David Smith, team foul #1329-42
SubsNorthwestern
Robert Damron (PG), Thomas Smith (PF), Peter Hines (C)
David Smith, Brian Gray, Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State
Mason Littrell (C)
Frank Patrick
 
01:36Michigan StateRandy Sharp misses the 1st free throw29-42
01:36Michigan StateRandy Sharp misses the 2nd free throw29-42
01:36NorthwesternMichael Foster grabs the board29-42
01:30NorthwesternMason Littrell steps in front of the Robert Damron pass29-42
01:09Michigan StateRandy Sharp is fouled on the floor by Robert Damron - foul #1 on Robert Damron, team foul #1429-42
SubsNorthwestern 
SubsMichigan State
John Watson (SF), William Callahan (PF)
Gene Bell, Jeffrey Twyman
 
01:09Michigan StateRandy Sharp misses the 1st free throw29-42
01:09Michigan StateRandy Sharp makes the 2nd free throw29-43
00:53NorthwesternMason Littrell steals the ball from Thomas Smith29-43
00:46Michigan StatePeter Hines is called for the reach on Mason Littrell - foul #2 on Peter Hines, team foul #1529-43
SubsNorthwestern 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG)
Randy Sharp
 
00:46Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 1st free throw29-44
00:46Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 2nd free throw29-45
00:24NorthwesternThomas Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing29-45
00:23Michigan StateJohn Watson grabs the board29-45
00:20Michigan StateRobert Damron is called for the reach on Paul Knudson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Damron, team foul #1629-45
SubsNorthwestern
Isaac Schultz (C)
Shane Lamarche
 
SubsMichigan State
Frank Patrick (C)
Mason Littrell
 
00:20Michigan StatePaul Knudson makes the 1st free throw29-46
00:20Michigan StatePaul Knudson makes the 2nd free throw29-47
00:01NorthwesternMichael Foster misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner29-47
00:00Michigan StateFrank Patrick pulls down the rebound29-47
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - Robert Damron (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Foster (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Shane Lamarche (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Thomas Smith (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joe Zarate (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Bacher (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - William Callahan (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh) 7 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
20:00Michigan StateGene Bell inbounds the ball29-47
Game PlanNorthwesternNorthwestern is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:39Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the shot in the lane on a great pass from James Bacher and he's fouled by Joe Zarate - foul #1 on Joe Zarate, team foul #129-49
19:39Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the free throw29-50
Game PlanNorthwesternNorthwestern is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:19NorthwesternJames Bacher takes the ball from Joe Zarate29-50
19:17Michigan StateGene Bell is hacked by Shane Lamarche in the backcourt - foul #3 on Shane Lamarche, team foul #229-50
SubsNorthwestern
Peter Hines (SF)
Shane Lamarche
 
SubsMichigan State 
18:56Michigan StateMason Littrell connects on the jumper from just outside the lane29-52
18:40NorthwesternMichael Foster misses the floater in the lane but he's fouled by Paul Knudson - foul #1 on Paul Knudson, team foul #129-52
SubsNorthwestern
Brian Gray (C)
Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
William Callahan
 
18:40NorthwesternMichael Foster makes the 1st free throw30-52
18:40NorthwesternMichael Foster makes the 2nd free throw31-52
18:19Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman buries a jumper from close range31-54
18:10NorthwesternRobert Damron's pass is off the mark and out of bounds31-54
SubsNorthwestern
Isaac Schultz (C)
Thomas Smith
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (SG), John Watson (SF), Frank Patrick (C)
James Bacher, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell
 
18:05Michigan StateRandy Sharp is hacked by Michael Foster in the backcourt - foul #3 on Michael Foster, team foul #331-54
SubsNorthwestern
David Appling (PG)
Michael Foster
 
SubsMichigan State 
17:48Michigan StateIsaac Schultz steals the ball from Frank Patrick31-54
17:34NorthwesternPeter Hines misses the easy layup31-54
17:32Michigan StateFrank Patrick grabs the defensive rebound31-54
17:09Michigan StateFrank Patrick lays it up and in on a great pass from Jeffrey Twyman and he's hacked by Isaac Schultz - foul #2 on Isaac Schultz, team foul #431-56
SubsNorthwestern
Thomas Smith (PF)
Brian Gray
 
SubsMichigan State
James Bacher (SG), Gene Bell (SF), William Callahan (PF)
Paul Knudson, John Watson, Jeffrey Twyman
 
17:09Michigan StateFrank Patrick makes the free throw31-57
16:49NorthwesternIsaac Schultz throws a bad pass out of bounds31-57
SubsNorthwestern
Michael Foster (SG), Joe Zarate (C)
David Appling, Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State
Mason Littrell (C)
Frank Patrick
 
16:45Michigan StateMason Littrell throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt31-57
16:28NorthwesternMichael Foster travels with the ball31-57
16:09Michigan StateGene Bell hits a wide open 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by James Bacher31-60
15:59NorthwesternPeter Hines knocks in the floater from the right block on a great pass from Robert Damron33-60
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - Robert Damron (tiring) 3 ast.
 SG - Michael Foster (fresh) 10 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Peter Hines (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Thomas Smith (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joe Zarate (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Randy Sharp (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Bacher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - William Callahan (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh) 12 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
15:48Michigan StateGene Bell can't connect on a runner from the baseline33-60
15:47NorthwesternMichael Foster snags the defensive board33-60
15:39NorthwesternMichael Foster can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by William Callahan - foul #1 on William Callahan, team foul #233-60
SubsNorthwestern
David Appling (PG), Shane Lamarche (SF), Isaac Schultz (C)
Robert Damron, Peter Hines, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), John Watson (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Frank Patrick (C)
Randy Sharp, Gene Bell, William Callahan, Mason Littrell
 
15:39NorthwesternMichael Foster misses the 1st free throw33-60
15:39NorthwesternMichael Foster makes the 2nd free throw34-60
15:19Michigan StateFrank Patrick loses the dribble to Michael Foster34-60
15:12NorthwesternMichael Foster misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing34-60
15:10NorthwesternIsaac Schultz snags the offensive board34-60
14:55NorthwesternDavid Appling is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Twyman - foul #1 on Jeffrey Twyman, team foul #334-60
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (SG), Brian Gray (PF)
Michael Foster, Thomas Smith
 
SubsMichigan State 
14:42NorthwesternShane Lamarche misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner34-60
14:40NorthwesternBrian Gray grabs the offensive rebound34-60
14:35NorthwesternIsaac Schultz comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing34-60
14:33Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman pulls down the rebound34-60
14:05Michigan StateJohn Watson connects on the jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Paul Knudson34-62
13:58NorthwesternFrank Patrick picks off the pass by Shane Lamarche34-62
13:56Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman's pass is intercepted by Shane Lamarche in the backcourt34-62
13:39NorthwesternDavid Smith can't finish the layup34-62
13:38Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman pulls down the rebound34-62
13:36Michigan StatePaul Knudson is fouled in the backcourt by David Appling - foul #4 on David Appling, team foul #534-62
SubsNorthwestern
Michael Foster (SG), Thomas Smith (PF), Joe Zarate (C)
David Appling, Brian Gray, Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (SG), Gene Bell (SF), William Callahan (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
James Bacher, John Watson, Jeffrey Twyman, Frank Patrick
 
13:15Michigan StateGene Bell scores on a fadeaway from the right side set up by Mason Littrell34-64
13:00NorthwesternPaul Knudson is called for the reach on Joe Zarate - foul #2 on Paul Knudson, team foul #434-64
12:42NorthwesternJoe Zarate can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner34-64
12:40NorthwesternDavid Smith grabs the offensive rebound34-64
12:34NorthwesternMichael Foster misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing34-64
12:32Michigan StateGene Bell snags the defensive board34-64
12:27Michigan StateRandy Sharp misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the free throw line34-64
12:26Michigan StateMason Littrell hits the follow up shot34-66
12:21NorthwesternMichael Foster hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing34-66
12:20Michigan StateThe rebound goes to William Callahan34-66
12:18Michigan StateShane Lamarche steps in front of the Paul Knudson pass in the backcourt34-66
12:03NorthwesternShane Lamarche can't connect on a floater from the left side34-66
12:02Michigan StateGene Bell snags the defensive board34-66
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - David Smith (fairly fresh) 3 pf.
 SG - Michael Foster (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Shane Lamarche (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Thomas Smith (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joe Zarate (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (tiring) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Randy Sharp (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - William Callahan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Mason Littrell (fresh) 14 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
11:40Michigan StateMason Littrell misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway from the right block34-66
11:39Michigan StateGene Bell snags the offensive board34-66
11:26Michigan StateMason Littrell travels with the ball34-66
SubsNorthwestern
Peter Hines (SF), Brian Gray (PF), Isaac Schultz (C)
Shane Lamarche, Thomas Smith, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
James Bacher (SG), John Watson (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Paul Knudson, Gene Bell, William Callahan
 
11:13NorthwesternIsaac Schultz misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane34-66
11:12Michigan StateJohn Watson pulls down the rebound34-66
11:09Michigan StateJames Bacher is whistled for traveling in the backcourt34-66
10:58NorthwesternMichael Foster comes up short on the 3 from straight away34-66
10:57Michigan StateRandy Sharp snags the defensive board34-66
10:40Michigan StateRandy Sharp is fouled on the floor by Brian Gray - foul #1 on Brian Gray, team foul #634-66
SubsNorthwestern
Robert Damron (PG), Thomas Smith (PF)
David Smith, Brian Gray
 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), Frank Patrick (C)
Randy Sharp, Mason Littrell
 
10:27Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman misses short on a jumper from close range but the foul's on Michael Foster - foul #4 on Michael Foster, team foul #734-66
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (SG), Joe Zarate (C)
Michael Foster, Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State 
10:27Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman misses the 1st free throw34-66
10:27Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman makes the 2nd free throw34-67
10:20NorthwesternPeter Hines is hacked by John Watson - foul #2 on John Watson, team foul #534-67
10:10NorthwesternThomas Smith comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing34-67
10:09NorthwesternPeter Hines tips it back up and in36-67
09:50Michigan StateJames Bacher drills a floater from the right wing and he's fouled by David Smith - foul #4 on David Smith, team foul #836-69
SubsNorthwestern
David Appling (PG)
David Smith
 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (PG), Gene Bell (SF)
Paul Knudson, John Watson
 
09:50Michigan StateJames Bacher makes the free throw36-70
09:27NorthwesternJoe Zarate comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away36-70
09:26Michigan StateRandy Sharp snags the defensive board36-70
09:24Michigan StateRandy Sharp throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt36-70
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (SG), Brian Gray (PF), Isaac Schultz (C)
David Appling, Thomas Smith, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
William Callahan (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
Jeffrey Twyman, Frank Patrick
 
09:09NorthwesternIsaac Schultz clanks a jumpshot from the right side36-70
09:07NorthwesternBrian Gray tips it home38-70
08:47Michigan StateJames Bacher misses short on a floater near the basket38-70
08:46NorthwesternBrian Gray snags the defensive board38-70
08:42NorthwesternPeter Hines can't finish the layup but he's fouled by William Callahan - foul #2 on William Callahan, team foul #638-70
SubsNorthwestern 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), John Watson (SF)
James Bacher, Gene Bell
 
08:42NorthwesternPeter Hines makes the 1st free throw39-70
08:42NorthwesternPeter Hines makes the 2nd free throw40-70
08:29Michigan StateMason Littrell can't connect on a shot from the right block40-70
08:28Michigan StateMason Littrell tips it in40-72
08:08NorthwesternIsaac Schultz knocks in the driving attempt from close range42-72
07:53Michigan StateMason Littrell clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane42-72
07:52NorthwesternBrian Gray snags the defensive board42-72
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - Robert Damron (tiring) 3 ast.
 SG - David Smith (tiring) 4 pf.
 SF - Peter Hines (tiring) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Isaac Schultz (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brian Gray (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (tiring) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Randy Sharp (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Watson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - William Callahan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Mason Littrell (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
07:46NorthwesternRobert Damron scores on a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Peter Hines45-72
07:29Michigan StatePaul Knudson is hacked by Robert Damron - foul #3 on Robert Damron, team foul #945-72
SubsNorthwestern
David Appling (PG), Michael Foster (SG), Shane Lamarche (SF), Thomas Smith (PF), Joe Zarate (C)
Robert Damron, David Smith, Peter Hines, Isaac Schultz, Brian Gray
 
SubsMichigan State
James Bacher (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Frank Patrick (C)
Randy Sharp, John Watson, William Callahan, Mason Littrell
 
07:29Michigan StatePaul Knudson makes the 1st free throw45-73
07:29Michigan StatePaul Knudson misses the 2nd free throw45-73
07:29NorthwesternThomas Smith grabs the board45-73
07:15NorthwesternJames Bacher is called for the reach on Michael Foster - foul #3 on James Bacher, team foul #745-73
07:15NorthwesternMichael Foster misses the 1st free throw45-73
07:15NorthwesternMichael Foster grabs the offensive board45-73
07:07NorthwesternDavid Appling makes the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Joe Zarate47-73
06:44Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman clanks a runner in the lane47-73
06:43NorthwesternJoe Zarate snags the defensive board47-73
06:37NorthwesternShane Lamarche hits a runner in the paint49-73
06:21Michigan StateFrank Patrick is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Frank Patrick, team foul #849-73
SubsNorthwestern 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (PG), John Watson (SF), Mason Littrell (C)
Paul Knudson, Gene Bell, Frank Patrick
 
06:06NorthwesternDavid Appling drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Michael Foster52-73
05:50Michigan StateThe jump hook by Mason Littrell is blocked by Joe Zarate52-73
05:48Michigan StateJohn Watson grabs the offensive board52-73
05:30Michigan StateRandy Sharp is fouled on the floor by David Appling - foul #5 on David Appling, team foul #1052-73
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (PG), Peter Hines (C)
David Appling, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), Gene Bell (SF), William Callahan (PF)
James Bacher, Jeffrey Twyman, Mason Littrell
 
05:30Michigan StateRandy Sharp makes the 1st free throw52-74
05:30Michigan StateRandy Sharp makes the 2nd free throw52-75
05:19NorthwesternMichael Foster travels with the ball52-75
05:06Michigan StatePaul Knudson can't connect on an uncontested jumper from the left side52-75
05:05NorthwesternShane Lamarche gets the rebound52-75
05:01NorthwesternMichael Foster drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from David Smith55-75
04:59Michigan StatePaul Knudson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt55-75
SubsNorthwestern
Isaac Schultz (C)
Shane Lamarche
 
SubsMichigan State
Frank Patrick (C)
John Watson
 
04:32NorthwesternIsaac Schultz hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from David Smith58-75
04:14Michigan StatePeter Hines steps in front of the Paul Knudson pass58-75
04:11NorthwesternMichael Foster lays it in on a great pass from Peter Hines60-75
04:07Michigan StateDavid Smith steals it from Gene Bell in the backcourt60-75
04:06NorthwesternMichael Foster can't finish the layup60-75
04:05NorthwesternThe offensive rebound goes to Peter Hines60-75
03:52NorthwesternIsaac Schultz misses the jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Gene Bell - foul #1 on Gene Bell, team foul #960-75
SubsNorthwestern
Robert Damron (PG), Shane Lamarche (SF), Brian Gray (C)
David Smith, Peter Hines, Thomas Smith
 
SubsMichigan State
James Bacher (SG), John Watson (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Mason Littrell (C)
Randy Sharp, Gene Bell, William Callahan, Frank Patrick
 
03:52NorthwesternIsaac Schultz misses the 1st free throw60-75
03:52NorthwesternIsaac Schultz misses the 2nd free throw60-75
03:52Michigan StateMason Littrell grabs the board60-75
LineupNorthwestern
 PG - Robert Damron (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Michael Foster (tiring) 16 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SF - Shane Lamarche (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Isaac Schultz (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brian Gray (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Paul Knudson (tiring) 14 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Bacher (tiring) 7 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - John Watson (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Mason Littrell (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
Game PlanNorthwesternNorthwestern is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
03:38Michigan StateMason Littrell clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Brian Gray - foul #2 on Brian Gray, team foul #1160-75
SubsNorthwestern
Joe Zarate (C)
Isaac Schultz
 
SubsMichigan State 
03:38Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 1st free throw60-76
03:38Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 2nd free throw60-77
03:25NorthwesternMichael Foster is called for traveling60-77
SubsNorthwestern
David Smith (SG), Peter Hines (SF), Isaac Schultz (C)
Michael Foster, Shane Lamarche, Joe Zarate
 
SubsMichigan State 
03:23Michigan StateRobert Damron is called for the reach on Mason Littrell in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Damron, team foul #1260-77
03:23Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 1st free throw60-78
03:23Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 2nd free throw60-79
03:13NorthwesternIsaac Schultz clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing60-79
03:12Michigan StateJames Bacher gets the rebound60-79
03:09Michigan StatePaul Knudson is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Damron - foul #5 on Robert Damron, team foul #1360-79
SubsNorthwestern
Michael Foster (SG)
Robert Damron
 
SubsMichigan State 
03:09Michigan StatePaul Knudson makes the 1st free throw60-80
03:09Michigan StatePaul Knudson misses the 2nd free throw60-80
03:09NorthwesternIsaac Schultz pulls down the rebound60-80
02:55NorthwesternBrian Gray loses the ball out of bounds60-80
SubsNorthwestern 
SubsMichigan State
Randy Sharp (PG), Gene Bell (SF)
Paul Knudson, John Watson
 
02:50Michigan StatePeter Hines is called for the reach on Mason Littrell in the backcourt - foul #3 on Peter Hines, team foul #1460-80
02:50Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 1st free throw60-81
02:50Michigan StateMason Littrell makes the 2nd free throw60-82
02:40NorthwesternMichael Foster is hacked by James Bacher - foul #4 on James Bacher, team foul #1060-82
02:40NorthwesternMichael Foster makes the 1st free throw61-82
02:40NorthwesternMichael Foster makes the 2nd free throw62-82
02:38Michigan StateDavid Smith is called for the reach on Randy Sharp in the backcourt - foul #5 on David Smith, team foul #1562-82
SubsNorthwestern
Shane Lamarche (PG)
David Smith
 
SubsMichigan State 
02:38Michigan StateRandy Sharp misses the 1st free throw62-82
02:38Michigan StateRandy Sharp makes the 2nd free throw62-83
02:23NorthwesternShane Lamarche knocks in the shot from the free throw line64-83
01:56Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman drills a shot from close range set up by Mason Littrell64-85
01:49NorthwesternIsaac Schultz clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner64-85
01:47Michigan StateGene Bell snags the defensive board64-85
Game PlanNorthwesternNorthwestern is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
01:22Michigan StateJames Bacher hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side64-85
01:21NorthwesternThe rebound goes to Isaac Schultz64-85
01:16NorthwesternMichael Foster misses the 3 from the left wing64-85
01:14NorthwesternIsaac Schultz tips it home66-85
01:12Michigan StateMichael Foster picks off the pass by Mason Littrell in the backcourt66-85
01:09NorthwesternMichael Foster lays it up and in68-85
01:06Michigan StateMichael Foster is called for the reach on Gene Bell in the backcourt - foul #5 on Michael Foster, team foul #1668-85
SubsNorthwestern
Steve Emmons (SG)
Michael Foster
 
SubsMichigan State
Paul Knudson (PG), William Callahan (PF)
Randy Sharp, Jeffrey Twyman
 
01:06Michigan StateGene Bell makes the 1st free throw68-86
01:06Michigan StateGene Bell makes the 2nd free throw68-87
00:51NorthwesternPeter Hines clanks a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Gene Bell - foul #2 on Gene Bell, team foul #1168-87
00:51NorthwesternPeter Hines misses the 1st free throw68-87
00:51NorthwesternPeter Hines makes the 2nd free throw69-87
Game PlanNorthwesternNorthwestern is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:22Michigan StatePaul Knudson can't connect on an uncontested 3 from the left corner69-87
00:21Michigan StateGene Bell gets the offensive rebound69-87
00:00Michigan StatePaul Knudson runs out the clock69-87