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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tournament Round 1 Tarkanian
Final -
4/22/2026
61
  1 2 F
Rutgers 25 36 61
Villanova 39 45 84
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChristopher Pickles 24 4-8 0-0 3-4 3 4 0 3 0 1 2 11
pfWilliam Okoniewski 19 0-2 0-1 2-2 0 5 0 2 0 0 2 2
sfBrian Gust 25 4-11 4-9 0-0 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 12
sgRocky Costa 19 4-9 3-8 0-0 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 11
pgMichael Hallenbeck 23 1-1 1-1 2-2 0 1 4 2 0 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMelvin Poling 20 3-7 2-6 1-2 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 9
cPat Boyer 20 2-5 0-1 0-0 2 8 0 0 1 1 3 4
pgJared Yap 17 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 2
sfBrian Abshire 13 0-2 0-2 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
cDavid Greene 11 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 2
sfWilliam Williams 9 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 2 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 21-51 10-29 9-12 10 29 9 16 2 3 15 61
Percentages   .412 .345 .750                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMarcus Scott 26 8-15 0-2 4-5 3 6 1 2 0 1 2 20
cAnthony Norton 25 5-9 2-2 0-1 3 6 1 2 1 0 1 12
sgDragan Paluszynski 23 0-1 0-1 2-2 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 2
pgBernard Samuels 30 6-11 5-9 1-2 0 1 4 1 1 0 2 18
pgHoward Pyburn 30 6-12 4-8 2-2 1 5 6 3 1 0 1 18
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgCharles Holder 20 3-5 1-1 2-4 2 2 3 0 3 0 0 9
pfMatthew Williams 18 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 7 1 0 1 1 2 2
pgMichael Dingler 12 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 3 0 1 0 1 3
pfRandall Izaguirre 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
sgSamuel Caron 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 30-56 13-25 11-16 10 30 23 9 8 2 12 84
Percentages   .536 .520 .688                

RU
25
8-20
3-10
6-8
3
13
4
8
1
1
8
6
2
7
0
5
36
13-31
7-19
3-4
7
16
5
8
1
2
7
12
5
8
3
15
61
21-51
10-29
9-12
10
29
9
16
2
3
15
18
7
15
3
20
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
VU
39
14-27
7-14
4-7
5
14
11
4
4
1
7
12
8
7
0
5
45
16-29
6-11
7-9
5
16
12
5
4
1
5
14
10
7
2
9
84
30-56
13-25
11-16
10
30
23
9
8
2
12
26
18
14
2
14
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Marcus Scott Villanova
20 Points, 6 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupRutgers
 PG - Michael Hallenbeck (fresh)
 SG - Rocky Costa (fresh)
 SF - Brian Gust (fresh)
 PF - William Okoniewski (fresh)
 C - Christopher Pickles (fresh)
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fresh)
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fresh)
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Norton (fresh)
 C - Marcus Scott (fresh)
 
20:00VillanovaMarcus Scott wins the tip0-0
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:43VillanovaMarcus Scott is whistled for a carry0-0
19:29RutgersBrian Gust comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing0-0
19:28VillanovaHoward Pyburn gets the rebound0-0
19:10VillanovaAnthony Norton knocks in the turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Howard Pyburn0-2
18:58RutgersBrian Gust misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner0-2
18:57RutgersRocky Costa tips it back up and in2-2
18:33VillanovaMarcus Scott hits a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Howard Pyburn2-4
18:07RutgersBrian Gust makes the 3 from the right wing5-4
17:48VillanovaBernard Samuels scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Dragan Paluszynski5-7
17:38RutgersChristopher Pickles drills a fadeaway from the left block set up by Rocky Costa7-7
17:22VillanovaMarcus Scott misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away7-7
17:21RutgersWilliam Okoniewski snags the defensive board7-7
17:16RutgersRocky Costa hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner7-7
17:14VillanovaHoward Pyburn snags the defensive board7-7
16:59VillanovaMarcus Scott misses short on a fadeaway near the basket but he's hacked by William Okoniewski - foul #1 on William Okoniewski, team foul #17-7
SubsRutgers
Melvin Poling (SG)
Rocky Costa
 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (SF), Matthew Williams (PF)
Dragan Paluszynski, Anthony Norton
 
16:59VillanovaMarcus Scott makes the 1st free throw7-8
16:59VillanovaMarcus Scott makes the 2nd free throw7-9
16:45RutgersThe jumper by Christopher Pickles is denied by Marcus Scott7-9
16:44VillanovaMarcus Scott pulls down the rebound7-9
16:25VillanovaHoward Pyburn drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Matthew Williams7-12
16:04RutgersMatthew Williams picks off the pass by Christopher Pickles7-12
LineupRutgers
 PG - Michael Hallenbeck (fresh)
 SG - Melvin Poling (fresh)
 SF - Brian Gust (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - William Okoniewski (fresh)
 C - Christopher Pickles (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Charles Holder (fresh)
 PF - Matthew Williams (fresh)
 C - Marcus Scott (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
15:54VillanovaBernard Samuels misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing7-12
15:52RutgersThe rebound goes to William Okoniewski7-12
15:33RutgersMelvin Poling loses the dribble to Howard Pyburn7-12
15:04VillanovaBernard Samuels is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Bernard Samuels, team foul #17-12
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG), Rocky Costa (SG), Brian Abshire (SF), Pat Boyer (PF), David Greene (C)
Michael Hallenbeck, Melvin Poling, Brian Gust, William Okoniewski, Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova
Michael Dingler (SG), Dragan Paluszynski (SF), Anthony Norton (PF)
Howard Pyburn, Bernard Samuels, Marcus Scott
 
14:51RutgersBrian Abshire is fouled on the floor by Dragan Paluszynski - foul #1 on Dragan Paluszynski, team foul #27-12
SubsRutgers 
SubsVillanova
Randall Izaguirre (C)
Matthew Williams
 
14:35RutgersRocky Costa hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing7-12
14:33RutgersDavid Greene tips it in9-12
14:18VillanovaAnthony Norton hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane9-12
14:17VillanovaThe offensive rebound goes to Charles Holder9-12
14:05VillanovaThe jumper by Anthony Norton is denied by Pat Boyer9-12
14:03VillanovaCharles Holder gets the offensive rebound9-12
13:46VillanovaMichael Dingler connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Charles Holder9-15
13:21RutgersMichael Dingler steps in front of the Rocky Costa pass9-15
13:00VillanovaPat Boyer is called for the reach on Anthony Norton - foul #1 on Pat Boyer, team foul #29-15
SubsRutgers
Michael Hallenbeck (PG), Melvin Poling (SG), Brian Gust (SF), William Okoniewski (PF), Christopher Pickles (C)
Jared Yap, Rocky Costa, Brian Abshire, Pat Boyer, David Greene
 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG), Bernard Samuels (SG), Marcus Scott (C)
Michael Dingler, Dragan Paluszynski, Randall Izaguirre
 
12:44VillanovaMarcus Scott comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away9-15
12:43RutgersMichael Hallenbeck pulls down the rebound9-15
12:27RutgersMelvin Poling connects on the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Hallenbeck11-15
12:09VillanovaHoward Pyburn connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Bernard Samuels11-18
11:51RutgersChristopher Pickles hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line11-18
11:50VillanovaAnthony Norton grabs the board11-18
LineupRutgers
 PG - Michael Hallenbeck (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Poling (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Brian Gust (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - William Okoniewski (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Christopher Pickles (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Holder (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Anthony Norton (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Marcus Scott (fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:22VillanovaBernard Samuels misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing11-18
11:21VillanovaMarcus Scott tips it home11-20
10:56RutgersChristopher Pickles clanks a jump hook in the paint11-20
10:55VillanovaBernard Samuels grabs the defensive rebound11-20
10:44VillanovaHoward Pyburn is fouled on the floor by William Okoniewski - foul #2 on William Okoniewski, team foul #311-20
SubsRutgers
Rocky Costa (SG), Pat Boyer (PF), David Greene (C)
Melvin Poling, William Okoniewski, Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova
Michael Dingler (PG), Dragan Paluszynski (SF), Matthew Williams (PF)
Howard Pyburn, Charles Holder, Anthony Norton
 
10:27VillanovaBernard Samuels buries a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Dingler11-23
10:11RutgersBrian Gust's pass is off the mark and out of bounds11-23
SubsRutgers
Brian Abshire (SF)
Brian Gust
 
SubsVillanova
Randall Izaguirre (C)
Marcus Scott
 
09:53VillanovaBernard Samuels scores on a 3 from the right corner11-26
09:35RutgersBrian Abshire misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Randall Izaguirre - foul #1 on Randall Izaguirre, team foul #311-26
SubsRutgers 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG)
Bernard Samuels
 
09:35RutgersBrian Abshire makes the 1st free throw12-26
09:35RutgersBrian Abshire misses the 2nd free throw12-26
09:35VillanovaMatthew Williams snags the defensive board12-26
09:12VillanovaDragan Paluszynski is hacked by David Greene - foul #1 on David Greene, team foul #412-26
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG), Brian Gust (SF), Christopher Pickles (C)
Michael Hallenbeck, Brian Abshire, David Greene
 
SubsVillanova
Marcus Scott (C)
Randall Izaguirre
 
09:04VillanovaHoward Pyburn clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner12-26
09:03RutgersPat Boyer snags the defensive board12-26
08:46RutgersPat Boyer misses the dunk12-26
08:44VillanovaThe rebound goes to Matthew Williams12-26
08:19VillanovaMarcus Scott's pass is intercepted by Pat Boyer12-26
07:53RutgersBrian Gust misses the 3pt shot from the right corner12-26
07:52VillanovaMatthew Williams gets the rebound12-26
LineupRutgers
 PG - Jared Yap (fresh)
 SG - Rocky Costa (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Gust (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Pat Boyer (fresh)
 C - Christopher Pickles (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Dingler (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Matthew Williams (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Marcus Scott (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:33VillanovaMarcus Scott misses short on a jump hook from the baseline12-26
07:32RutgersPat Boyer grabs the board12-26
07:03RutgersChristopher Pickles can't connect on a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Marcus Scott - foul #1 on Marcus Scott, team foul #412-26
SubsRutgers
Michael Hallenbeck (PG), Melvin Poling (SG), Brian Abshire (SF), William Williams (PF)
Jared Yap, Rocky Costa, Brian Gust, Pat Boyer
 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (PG), Bernard Samuels (SG), Samuel Caron (SF), Anthony Norton (PF), Randall Izaguirre (C)
Howard Pyburn, Michael Dingler, Dragan Paluszynski, Matthew Williams, Marcus Scott
 
07:03RutgersChristopher Pickles makes the 1st free throw13-26
07:03RutgersChristopher Pickles makes the 2nd free throw14-26
06:50VillanovaCharles Holder can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing14-26
06:49VillanovaAnthony Norton hits the follow up shot14-28
06:32RutgersChristopher Pickles double dribbles14-28
SubsRutgers
David Greene (C)
Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova 
06:04VillanovaAnthony Norton connects on the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Charles Holder14-31
05:52RutgersWilliam Williams is whistled for traveling14-31
SubsRutgers
Brian Gust (SF)
Brian Abshire
 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG), Marcus Scott (C)
Samuel Caron, Randall Izaguirre
 
05:36VillanovaHoward Pyburn is called for traveling14-31
05:19RutgersCharles Holder picks off the pass by Melvin Poling14-31
04:57VillanovaAnthony Norton misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane14-31
04:55RutgersThe rebound goes to Brian Gust14-31
04:39RutgersWilliam Williams is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on William Williams, team foul #514-31
SubsRutgers
Pat Boyer (PF), Christopher Pickles (C)
William Williams, David Greene
 
SubsVillanova
Dragan Paluszynski (SF)
Charles Holder
 
04:20VillanovaAnthony Norton drills a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Howard Pyburn and he's fouled by Pat Boyer - foul #2 on Pat Boyer, team foul #614-33
SubsRutgers
Rocky Costa (SG), William Williams (PF)
Melvin Poling, Pat Boyer
 
SubsVillanova 
04:20VillanovaAnthony Norton misses the free throw14-33
04:20RutgersChristopher Pickles gets the rebound14-33
04:11RutgersRocky Costa buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Michael Hallenbeck17-33
03:57VillanovaMarcus Scott connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Anthony Norton17-35
03:37RutgersRocky Costa comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing17-35
03:35RutgersChristopher Pickles grabs the offensive rebound17-35
LineupRutgers
 PG - Michael Hallenbeck (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Rocky Costa (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Gust (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - William Williams (fresh)
 C - Christopher Pickles (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Anthony Norton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Marcus Scott (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:20RutgersMichael Hallenbeck hits a 3 from the left corner20-35
03:06VillanovaMarcus Scott misses long on a turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Christopher Pickles - foul #1 on Christopher Pickles, team foul #720-35
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG), Melvin Poling (SG), William Okoniewski (SF), Pat Boyer (PF)
Michael Hallenbeck, Rocky Costa, Brian Gust, William Williams
 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (PG), Michael Dingler (SG), Samuel Caron (SF), Matthew Williams (PF)
Howard Pyburn, Bernard Samuels, Dragan Paluszynski, Anthony Norton
 
03:06VillanovaMarcus Scott misses the 1st free throw20-35
03:06VillanovaMarcus Scott makes the 2nd free throw20-36
02:48RutgersChristopher Pickles scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Jared Yap22-36
02:31VillanovaMatthew Williams hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner22-36
02:30RutgersWilliam Okoniewski snags the defensive board22-36
02:13RutgersChristopher Pickles misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Marcus Scott - foul #2 on Marcus Scott, team foul #522-36
SubsRutgers 
SubsVillanova
Randall Izaguirre (C)
Marcus Scott
 
02:13RutgersChristopher Pickles misses the 1st free throw22-36
02:13RutgersChristopher Pickles makes the 2nd free throw23-36
01:53VillanovaCharles Holder scores on a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Michael Dingler23-38
01:33RutgersPat Boyer is hacked by Matthew Williams - foul #1 on Matthew Williams, team foul #623-38
SubsRutgers
Michael Hallenbeck (PG), Rocky Costa (SG), Brian Gust (SF)
Jared Yap, Melvin Poling, Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG), Bernard Samuels (SG), Dragan Paluszynski (SF), Anthony Norton (PF)
Charles Holder, Michael Dingler, Samuel Caron, Randall Izaguirre
 
01:14RutgersWilliam Okoniewski hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint23-38
01:13VillanovaAnthony Norton grabs the defensive rebound23-38
01:02VillanovaBernard Samuels is fouled on the floor by Brian Gust - foul #1 on Brian Gust, team foul #823-38
01:02VillanovaBernard Samuels makes the 1st free throw23-39
01:02VillanovaBernard Samuels misses the 2nd free throw23-39
01:02RutgersPat Boyer snags the defensive board23-39
00:44RutgersMichael Hallenbeck is hacked by Howard Pyburn - foul #1 on Howard Pyburn, team foul #723-39
SubsRutgers 
SubsVillanova
Marcus Scott (C)
Matthew Williams
 
00:44RutgersMichael Hallenbeck makes the 1st free throw24-39
00:44RutgersMichael Hallenbeck makes the 2nd free throw25-39
00:26VillanovaMarcus Scott hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing25-39
00:25VillanovaAnthony Norton grabs the offensive board25-39
00:03VillanovaBernard Samuels misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing25-39
00:02RutgersPat Boyer snags the defensive board25-39
00:00RutgersPat Boyer hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot25-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupRutgers
 PG - Michael Hallenbeck (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Rocky Costa (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Gust (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - William Okoniewski (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Christopher Pickles (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Anthony Norton (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Marcus Scott (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00RutgersBrian Gust inbounds the ball25-39
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:42RutgersChristopher Pickles can't connect on a jumper from the baseline25-39
19:40RutgersRocky Costa grabs the offensive rebound25-39
19:33RutgersWilliam Okoniewski misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing25-39
19:32VillanovaThe rebound goes to Marcus Scott25-39
19:30VillanovaHoward Pyburn throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt25-39
19:22RutgersRocky Costa knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Michael Hallenbeck28-39
19:15VillanovaHoward Pyburn connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Dragan Paluszynski28-42
18:53RutgersChristopher Pickles scores on a turnaround from close range set up by Rocky Costa30-42
18:35VillanovaHoward Pyburn connects on the jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Marcus Scott30-44
18:17RutgersRocky Costa misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner30-44
18:15VillanovaThe rebound goes to Marcus Scott30-44
17:54VillanovaBernard Samuels misses short on a floater from the left wing30-44
17:53VillanovaMarcus Scott tips it back up and in30-46
17:45RutgersBrian Gust can't connect on a 3 from the left corner30-46
17:44RutgersChristopher Pickles gets the offensive rebound30-46
17:34RutgersChristopher Pickles's pass is intercepted by Bernard Samuels30-46
17:11VillanovaBernard Samuels misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner30-46
17:10VillanovaMarcus Scott gets the offensive rebound30-46
17:04VillanovaHoward Pyburn misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing30-46
17:02RutgersRocky Costa grabs the board30-46
16:40RutgersWilliam Okoniewski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds30-46
SubsRutgers
Melvin Poling (SG), Brian Abshire (SF), Pat Boyer (PF), David Greene (C)
Rocky Costa, Brian Gust, William Okoniewski, Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (PG), Michael Dingler (SF), Matthew Williams (PF), Randall Izaguirre (C)
Howard Pyburn, Dragan Paluszynski, Anthony Norton, Marcus Scott
 
16:29VillanovaBernard Samuels connects on the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Michael Dingler30-49
16:27RutgersMichael Hallenbeck's pass is intercepted by Charles Holder in the backcourt30-49
16:25VillanovaCharles Holder lays it up and in30-51
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
16:20RutgersMelvin Poling double dribbles30-51
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG)
Michael Hallenbeck
 
SubsVillanova
Samuel Caron (SF)
Bernard Samuels
 
16:09VillanovaCharles Holder makes the 3pt shot from the left wing30-54
15:58RutgersMelvin Poling misses badly on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Michael Dingler - foul #1 on Michael Dingler, team foul #130-54
15:58RutgersMelvin Poling misses the 1st free throw30-54
15:58RutgersMelvin Poling makes the 2nd free throw31-54
LineupRutgers
 PG - Jared Yap (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Poling (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Brian Abshire (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Pat Boyer (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - David Greene (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Charles Holder (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Dingler (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Samuel Caron (fresh)
 PF - Matthew Williams (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Randall Izaguirre (fresh)
 
15:37VillanovaCharles Holder misses the shot from close range but he's fouled by Jared Yap - foul #1 on Jared Yap, team foul #131-54
SubsRutgers
Brian Gust (SF), William Okoniewski (PF)
Brian Abshire, David Greene
 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG), Marcus Scott (C)
Samuel Caron, Randall Izaguirre
 
15:37VillanovaCharles Holder makes the 1st free throw31-55
15:37VillanovaCharles Holder makes the 2nd free throw31-56
15:18RutgersBrian Gust loses the ball out of bounds31-56
SubsRutgers
Michael Hallenbeck (PG), Christopher Pickles (C)
Jared Yap, Pat Boyer
 
SubsVillanova
Bernard Samuels (SG), Anthony Norton (PF)
Michael Dingler, Matthew Williams
 
14:59VillanovaMarcus Scott knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline set up by Howard Pyburn31-58
14:47RutgersMelvin Poling makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing34-58
14:40VillanovaMarcus Scott misses long on a turnaround from the right block34-58
14:39RutgersWilliam Okoniewski snags the defensive board34-58
14:22RutgersAnthony Norton takes the ball from William Okoniewski34-58
14:11Villanova3 seconds is called on Anthony Norton34-58
SubsRutgers
Rocky Costa (SG)
Melvin Poling
 
SubsVillanova
Dragan Paluszynski (SF)
Charles Holder
 
13:55RutgersBrian Gust misses the jumper from just outside the lane34-58
13:54VillanovaHoward Pyburn grabs the defensive rebound34-58
13:41VillanovaHoward Pyburn misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner34-58
13:39RutgersWilliam Okoniewski grabs the defensive rebound34-58
13:22RutgersRocky Costa clanks a 3pt shot from straight away34-58
13:21VillanovaDragan Paluszynski gets the rebound34-58
13:01VillanovaAnthony Norton hits a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Howard Pyburn34-61
12:41RutgersBernard Samuels is called for the reach on Rocky Costa - foul #2 on Bernard Samuels, team foul #234-61
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG), Melvin Poling (SG), Brian Abshire (SF), Pat Boyer (PF), David Greene (C)
Michael Hallenbeck, Rocky Costa, Brian Gust, William Okoniewski, Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (PG), Michael Dingler (SG), Matthew Williams (PF), Randall Izaguirre (C)
Howard Pyburn, Bernard Samuels, Anthony Norton, Marcus Scott
 
12:26RutgersBrian Abshire misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing34-61
12:25VillanovaThe rebound goes to Matthew Williams34-61
12:07VillanovaDragan Paluszynski misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing34-61
12:05RutgersThe rebound goes to Pat Boyer34-61
11:59RutgersBrian Abshire clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing34-61
11:57RutgersPat Boyer pulls down the offensive rebound34-61
LineupRutgers
 PG - Jared Yap (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Poling (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Brian Abshire (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Pat Boyer (fresh) 6 reb.
 C - David Greene (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Charles Holder (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Dingler (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Matthew Williams (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Randall Izaguirre (fresh)
 
11:40RutgersMelvin Poling misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away34-61
11:39RutgersPat Boyer tips it back up and in36-61
11:17VillanovaDavid Greene is called for the reach on Randall Izaguirre - foul #2 on David Greene, team foul #236-61
SubsRutgers
Michael Hallenbeck (PG), William Okoniewski (PF)
Jared Yap, David Greene
 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG), Bernard Samuels (SG), Marcus Scott (C)
Michael Dingler, Dragan Paluszynski, Randall Izaguirre
 
10:59VillanovaHoward Pyburn misses the 3 pointer from the right corner36-61
10:57VillanovaMatthew Williams tips it in36-63
10:44RutgersMichael Hallenbeck is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Michael Hallenbeck, team foul #336-63
SubsRutgers
Rocky Costa (SG), Brian Gust (SF), Christopher Pickles (C)
Melvin Poling, Brian Abshire, Pat Boyer
 
SubsVillanova
Anthony Norton (PF)
Matthew Williams
 
10:29VillanovaCharles Holder misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Christopher Pickles - foul #2 on Christopher Pickles, team foul #436-63
10:29VillanovaCharles Holder misses the 1st free throw36-63
10:29VillanovaCharles Holder misses the 2nd free throw36-63
10:29VillanovaAnthony Norton snags the offensive board36-63
10:18VillanovaMarcus Scott blows the layup36-63
10:17RutgersThe rebound goes to Brian Gust36-63
10:12RutgersBrian Gust connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner39-63
09:50VillanovaMarcus Scott buries a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Bernard Samuels39-65
09:25RutgersRocky Costa drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Michael Hallenbeck42-65
09:10VillanovaHoward Pyburn misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Michael Hallenbeck - foul #2 on Michael Hallenbeck, team foul #542-65
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG), Melvin Poling (SG), Pat Boyer (PF)
Michael Hallenbeck, Rocky Costa, William Okoniewski
 
SubsVillanova
Dragan Paluszynski (SF), Matthew Williams (C)
Charles Holder, Marcus Scott
 
09:10VillanovaHoward Pyburn makes the 1st free throw42-66
09:10VillanovaHoward Pyburn makes the 2nd free throw42-67
08:49RutgersBrian Gust clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane42-67
08:48VillanovaAnthony Norton pulls down the rebound42-67
08:30VillanovaThe jump hook by Anthony Norton is blocked by Christopher Pickles42-67
08:29VillanovaHoward Pyburn gets the offensive rebound42-67
08:12VillanovaHoward Pyburn drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Bernard Samuels42-70
08:00RutgersBrian Gust comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away42-70
07:59RutgersChristopher Pickles tips it home44-70
LineupRutgers
 PG - Jared Yap (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Poling (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Brian Gust (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Pat Boyer (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Christopher Pickles (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Anthony Norton (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Matthew Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:33VillanovaHoward Pyburn knocks in the fadeaway from the left side set up by Bernard Samuels44-72
07:22RutgersBrian Gust buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Jared Yap47-72
07:04VillanovaBrian Gust takes the ball from Anthony Norton47-72
06:55RutgersPat Boyer comes up short on the shot from the right side47-72
06:53VillanovaHoward Pyburn pulls down the rebound47-72
06:32VillanovaBernard Samuels hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Howard Pyburn47-74
06:12RutgersBrian Gust knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing50-74
05:56VillanovaHoward Pyburn clanks a 3 from the left wing50-74
05:54RutgersPat Boyer pulls down the rebound50-74
05:54RutgersRutgers calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)50-74
SubsRutgers
Michael Hallenbeck (PG), Rocky Costa (SG), Brian Abshire (SF), William Okoniewski (PF)
Jared Yap, Melvin Poling, Brian Gust, Christopher Pickles
 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (PG), Michael Dingler (SG), Samuel Caron (SF), Marcus Scott (C)
Howard Pyburn, Bernard Samuels, Dragan Paluszynski, Anthony Norton
 
05:33RutgersWilliam Okoniewski misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Matthew Williams - foul #2 on Matthew Williams, team foul #350-74
SubsRutgers 
SubsVillanova
Randall Izaguirre (PF)
Matthew Williams
 
05:33RutgersWilliam Okoniewski makes the 1st free throw51-74
05:33RutgersWilliam Okoniewski makes the 2nd free throw52-74
05:16VillanovaMarcus Scott lays it up and in set up by Charles Holder and he's fouled by Pat Boyer - foul #3 on Pat Boyer, team foul #652-76
SubsRutgers
Jared Yap (PG), William Williams (SG), David Greene (C)
Michael Hallenbeck, Rocky Costa, William Okoniewski
 
SubsVillanova 
05:16VillanovaMarcus Scott makes the free throw52-77
05:00RutgersPat Boyer lays it in set up by Jared Yap54-77
04:43VillanovaDavid Greene swats the layup by Marcus Scott54-77
04:41RutgersWilliam Williams grabs the board54-77
04:34RutgersJared Yap can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing54-77
04:33VillanovaMichael Dingler pulls down the rebound54-77
04:12VillanovaSamuel Caron is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Samuel Caron, team foul #454-77
SubsRutgers
Melvin Poling (SG)
Pat Boyer
 
SubsVillanova
Howard Pyburn (PG), Bernard Samuels (SG), Dragan Paluszynski (SF), Anthony Norton (PF)
Charles Holder, Michael Dingler, Samuel Caron, Randall Izaguirre
 
03:57RutgersAnthony Norton is called for the reach on William Williams - foul #1 on Anthony Norton, team foul #554-77
03:44RutgersMelvin Poling can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away54-77
03:42RutgersWilliam Williams tips it home56-77
LineupRutgers
 PG - Jared Yap (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Melvin Poling (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Brian Abshire (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - David Greene (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Howard Pyburn (fresh) 18 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Bernard Samuels (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Dragan Paluszynski (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Anthony Norton (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Marcus Scott (fresh) 18 pts. 6 reb.
 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
03:22VillanovaMarcus Scott buries a fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Dragan Paluszynski56-79
03:09RutgersMelvin Poling hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner56-79
03:07RutgersJared Yap hits the follow up shot58-79
02:46VillanovaDragan Paluszynski is hacked by Melvin Poling - foul #1 on Melvin Poling, team foul #758-79
SubsRutgers
Pat Boyer (C)
David Greene
 
SubsVillanova
Matthew Williams (PF), Randall Izaguirre (C)
Anthony Norton, Marcus Scott
 
02:46VillanovaDragan Paluszynski makes the 1st free throw58-80
02:46VillanovaDragan Paluszynski makes the 2nd free throw58-81
02:32RutgersMelvin Poling hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing58-81
02:31VillanovaMatthew Williams grabs the board58-81
02:15VillanovaHoward Pyburn is whistled for traveling58-81
SubsRutgers 
SubsVillanova
Charles Holder (SF)
Dragan Paluszynski
 
02:01RutgersWilliam Williams clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side58-81
02:00VillanovaMatthew Williams snags the defensive board58-81
01:37VillanovaCharles Holder hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane58-81
01:35RutgersThe rebound goes to William Williams58-81
01:16RutgersMelvin Poling buries a 3 pointer from the right corner61-81
00:53VillanovaBernard Samuels scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Randall Izaguirre61-84
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+3) 
00:49RutgersCharles Holder steps in front of the Melvin Poling pass61-84
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) 
00:23VillanovaHoward Pyburn misses short on a shot near the basket61-84
00:21RutgersWilliam Williams pulls down the rebound61-84
00:17RutgersThe short jumper by William Williams is denied by Matthew Williams61-84
00:16VillanovaRandall Izaguirre grabs the defensive rebound61-84
00:00VillanovaHoward Pyburn runs out the clock61-84