#01519C #000084
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Naismith
Final -
6/4/2026
91
  1 2 F
New Orleans 47 44 91
Middle Tenn. State 34 29 63
63
Show More
STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cSteve Lovett 21 4-8 0-0 4-6 1 6 2 1 2 2 0 12
pfGeorge Geiger 21 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 4 1 1 1 4
sfChioke Alhusseini 22 5-7 0-1 3-3 2 5 2 1 0 0 2 13
sgPhillip Valez 20 4-6 2-3 2-5 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 12
pgJames Caraballo 20 4-8 3-6 3-4 0 1 3 3 0 0 1 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Cruse 19 3-5 0-0 2-2 2 6 0 1 1 1 1 8
pfVernon Brown 19 0-4 0-0 0-0 3 6 2 1 0 0 2 0
pgRobert Cordova 18 3-5 1-3 0-0 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 7
sfRoman Molina 18 3-4 0-0 1-2 1 4 4 0 1 0 1 7
sgHerman Fossett 16 4-6 3-5 0-0 1 4 2 1 1 0 0 11
pgBlaine Morris 6 1-2 1-1 0-0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 33-57 10-19 15-22 11 35 22 14 8 4 12 91
Percentages   .579 .526 .682                

Show More
STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cSean Petersen 19 1-7 1-4 0-0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 3
pfSergio Lopez 21 4-6 0-0 0-0 4 8 1 1 0 1 0 8
sfJim Chandler 18 2-7 0-1 2-2 1 4 1 1 1 0 5 6
sgPatrick Patton 18 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 4
pgJohn Critchfield 22 2-11 0-4 2-2 1 1 5 3 3 0 2 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfCharles Harvey 24 2-4 0-1 1-2 1 4 1 1 2 0 2 5
pgJohn Black 20 4-7 2-2 1-2 0 3 2 2 0 0 1 11
pgSanford Baird 20 4-5 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 8
pfKevin Zukoski 19 3-5 0-1 0-0 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 6
cBill Willoughby 18 3-6 0-1 0-0 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 6
sgGabriel Russo 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 26-61 3-14 8-10 11 28 14 15 7 1 17 63
Percentages   .426 .214 .800                

UNO
47
16-28
5-12
10-17
5
17
10
8
5
2
7
12
12
5
18
14
44
17-29
5-7
5-5
6
18
12
6
3
2
5
22
8
10
5
22
91
33-57
10-19
15-22
11
35
22
14
8
4
12
34
20
15
23
36
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
MTSU
34
16-34
0-6
2-2
6
17
9
9
4
0
11
22
6
8
6
16
29
10-27
3-8
6-8
5
11
5
6
3
1
6
8
6
11
0
20
63
26-61
3-14
8-10
11
28
14
15
7
1
17
30
12
19
6
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Steve Lovett New Orleans
12 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - James Caraballo (fresh)
 SG - Phillip Valez (fresh)
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh)
 PF - George Geiger (fresh)
 C - Steve Lovett (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Critchfield (fresh)
 SG - Patrick Patton (fresh)
 SF - Jim Chandler (fresh)
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fresh)
 C - Sean Petersen (fresh)
 
20:00New OrleansSteve Lovett wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-4) 
19:43New OrleansPhillip Valez knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Steve Lovett3-0
19:29Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler misses long on a shot in the lane3-0
19:28Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez tips it home3-2
19:23New OrleansPhillip Valez makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by James Caraballo6-2
19:02Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler is fouled on the floor by Chioke Alhusseini - foul #1 on Chioke Alhusseini, team foul #16-2
18:48Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away6-2
18:46New OrleansSteve Lovett grabs the board6-2
18:33New OrleansPhillip Valez throws a bad pass out of bounds6-2
18:08Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield is fouled on the floor by James Caraballo - foul #1 on James Caraballo, team foul #26-2
17:51Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner6-2
17:50New OrleansJames Caraballo pulls down the rebound6-2
17:45New OrleansJames Caraballo makes the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Chioke Alhusseini9-2
17:40Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler misses badly on a shot from the right wing9-2
17:38New OrleansThe rebound goes to Phillip Valez9-2
17:20New OrleansJohn Critchfield steals the ball from George Geiger9-2
17:00Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing9-4
16:51New OrleansJohn Critchfield is called for the reach on James Caraballo - foul #1 on John Critchfield, team foul #19-4
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), James Cruse (C)
James Caraballo, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Gabriel Russo (SG), Charles Harvey (SF), Bill Willoughby (PF), Kevin Zukoski (C)
John Critchfield, Patrick Patton, Jim Chandler, Sergio Lopez, Sean Petersen
 
16:46New OrleansHerman Fossett hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner9-4
16:44New OrleansVernon Brown misses the tip9-4
16:43Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black grabs the board9-4
16:37Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing9-4
16:36Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby tips it home9-6
16:26New OrleansRoman Molina clanks a runner in the paint9-6
16:25Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski gets the rebound9-6
16:10Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black is fouled on the floor by Robert Cordova - foul #1 on Robert Cordova, team foul #39-6
16:10Middle Tenn. StateThe refs have stopped play. Gabriel Russo is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's grabbing the back of his leg. It doesn't look like he is going to be able to return to the game.9-6
SubsNew Orleans 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG)
Gabriel Russo
 
16:05Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black throws a bad pass out of bounds9-6
15:45New OrleansRoman Molina misses the easy layup but the foul's on Charles Harvey - foul #1 on Charles Harvey, team foul #29-6
15:45New OrleansRoman Molina misses the 1st free throw9-6
15:45New OrleansRoman Molina makes the 2nd free throw10-6
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - Robert Cordova (fresh)
 SG - Herman Fossett (fresh)
 SF - Roman Molina (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Vernon Brown (fresh)
 C - James Cruse (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Black (fresh)
 SG - Sanford Baird (fresh)
 SF - Charles Harvey (fresh)
 PF - Bill Willoughby (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Kevin Zukoski (fresh)
 
15:24Middle Tenn. StateVernon Brown is called for the reach on Bill Willoughby - foul #1 on Vernon Brown, team foul #410-6
15:16Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird's pass is off the mark and out of bounds10-6
15:03New OrleansJames Cruse connects on the jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Herman Fossett12-6
14:51Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner12-6
14:50Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey misses the tip12-6
14:49New OrleansRoman Molina snags the defensive board12-6
14:45New OrleansHerman Fossett connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Robert Cordova15-6
14:29Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black banks in the layup set up by Sanford Baird15-8
14:20New OrleansRobert Cordova makes the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Roman Molina17-8
14:05Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing17-8
14:03New OrleansHerman Fossett grabs the defensive rebound17-8
13:41New OrleansRoman Molina hits the finger roll19-8
13:26Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby loses the dribble to Roman Molina19-8
13:15New OrleansCharles Harvey steals the ball from James Cruse19-8
13:01Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right block19-8
12:59New OrleansHerman Fossett gets the rebound19-8
12:38New OrleansVernon Brown is hacked by Charles Harvey - foul #2 on Charles Harvey, team foul #319-8
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
Robert Cordova, Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Critchfield (PG), Patrick Patton (SG), Jim Chandler (SF), Sergio Lopez (PF), Sean Petersen (C)
John Black, Sanford Baird, Kevin Zukoski, Charles Harvey, Bill Willoughby
 
12:31New OrleansJames Caraballo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing19-8
12:29Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler pulls down the rebound19-8
12:26Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield is whistled for a carry in the backcourt19-8
12:19New OrleansChioke Alhusseini hits a shot from the left wing on a great pass from James Caraballo21-8
12:01Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler's fadeaway is rejected by George Geiger21-8
11:59New OrleansChioke Alhusseini grabs the board21-8
11:48New OrleansPhillip Valez misses short on a floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Patrick Patton - foul #1 on Patrick Patton, team foul #421-8
SubsNew Orleans 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG)
Patrick Patton
 
11:48New OrleansPhillip Valez makes the 1st free throw22-8
11:48New OrleansPhillip Valez misses the 2nd free throw22-8
11:48Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen pulls down the rebound22-8
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - James Caraballo (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Phillip Valez (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - George Geiger (fresh)
 C - Steve Lovett (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Critchfield (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Sanford Baird (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jim Chandler (fresh)
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Sean Petersen (fresh)
 
11:20Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler's pass is intercepted by Phillip Valez22-8
11:17New OrleansPhillip Valez banks in the layup24-8
11:12Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield's pass is intercepted by Phillip Valez24-8
11:05New OrleansJames Caraballo can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away24-8
11:04New OrleansChioke Alhusseini hits the follow up shot26-8
10:50Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird buries a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by John Critchfield26-10
10:45New OrleansJames Caraballo scores on a floater from the free throw line28-10
10:21Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez knocks in the driving attempt in the paint28-12
10:14New OrleansGeorge Geiger throws a bad pass out of bounds28-12
SubsNew Orleans
Blaine Morris (PG)
James Caraballo
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Patrick Patton (SG)
Sanford Baird
 
09:52Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler banks in the layup set up by Patrick Patton28-14
09:48New OrleansChioke Alhusseini lays it up and in on a nice dish by Blaine Morris30-14
09:43Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler banks in the layup on a great pass from John Critchfield30-16
09:35New OrleansPhillip Valez is fouled on the floor by John Critchfield - foul #2 on John Critchfield, team foul #530-16
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), James Cruse (C)
Blaine Morris, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Kevin Zukoski (SF), Bill Willoughby (C)
John Critchfield, Jim Chandler, Sean Petersen
 
09:20New OrleansJames Caraballo misses badly on a 3 from the right wing30-16
09:18Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez snags the defensive board30-16
08:56Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane30-16
08:54New OrleansVernon Brown pulls down the rebound30-16
08:50New OrleansJames Caraballo drills a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Vernon Brown33-16
08:26Middle Tenn. StateJames Cruse steps in front of the Patrick Patton pass33-16
08:09New OrleansJames Caraballo clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane33-16
08:08Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez grabs the defensive rebound33-16
07:45Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby is hacked by James Cruse - foul #1 on James Cruse, team foul #533-16
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
James Caraballo, Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG), Jim Chandler (SF), Charles Harvey (PF), Sean Petersen (C)
Patrick Patton, Kevin Zukoski, Sergio Lopez, Bill Willoughby
 
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - Robert Cordova (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Phillip Valez (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - George Geiger (fresh)
 C - Steve Lovett (fresh)
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Black (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Sanford Baird (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jim Chandler (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Charles Harvey (fresh)
 C - Sean Petersen (fresh)
 
07:32Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird throws a bad pass out of bounds33-16
07:23New OrleansSteve Lovett comes up short on the runner in the lane but the foul's on Jim Chandler - foul #1 on Jim Chandler, team foul #633-16
07:23New OrleansSteve Lovett makes the 1st free throw34-16
07:23New OrleansSteve Lovett misses the 2nd free throw34-16
07:23Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler grabs the defensive rebound34-16
07:08Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey makes the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by John Black34-18
07:02New OrleansPhillip Valez misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing but the foul's on Sean Petersen - foul #1 on Sean Petersen, team foul #734-18
07:02New OrleansPhillip Valez makes the 1st free throw35-18
07:02New OrleansPhillip Valez misses the 2nd free throw35-18
07:02New OrleansPhillip Valez misses the 3rd free throw35-18
07:02Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen grabs the board35-18
06:43Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black drills a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Jim Chandler35-20
06:35New OrleansRobert Cordova clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner35-20
06:34New OrleansChioke Alhusseini pulls down the offensive rebound35-20
06:29New OrleansGeorge Geiger is whistled for a carry35-20
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG)
Robert Cordova
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Patrick Patton (SG), Sergio Lopez (PF)
Sanford Baird, Charles Harvey
 
06:18Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line35-20
06:16New OrleansSteve Lovett pulls down the rebound35-20
06:11New OrleansPhillip Valez misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane35-20
06:10Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez grabs the board35-20
05:49Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket35-20
05:47New OrleansSteve Lovett gets the rebound35-20
05:31New OrleansChioke Alhusseini loses the ball out of bounds35-20
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), James Cruse (C)
James Caraballo, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG), Charles Harvey (PF), Bill Willoughby (C)
John Black, Sergio Lopez, Sean Petersen
 
05:22Middle Tenn. StateHerman Fossett steals the ball from Charles Harvey35-20
05:14New OrleansRoman Molina connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line37-20
05:01Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby drills a turnaround in the lane37-22
04:47New OrleansJames Cruse scores on a floater from just outside the lane39-22
04:27Middle Tenn. StateRobert Cordova is called for the reach on Patrick Patton - foul #2 on Robert Cordova, team foul #639-22
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
Robert Cordova, Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Kevin Zukoski (SF), Sergio Lopez (PF), Sean Petersen (C)
Patrick Patton, Jim Chandler, Charles Harvey, Bill Willoughby
 
04:13Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away39-22
04:11Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski tips it home39-24
03:57New OrleansJohn Black is called for the reach on Chioke Alhusseini - foul #1 on John Black, team foul #839-24
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG)
James Caraballo
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Critchfield (PG), Patrick Patton (SG), Charles Harvey (SF)
John Black, Sanford Baird, Kevin Zukoski
 
03:57New OrleansChioke Alhusseini makes the 1st free throw40-24
03:57New OrleansChioke Alhusseini makes the 2nd free throw41-24
03:34Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield clanks a floater from the left side41-24
03:32Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez can't tip it in41-24
03:30Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez tips it in41-26
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - Robert Cordova (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Phillip Valez (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - George Geiger (fairly fresh)
 C - Steve Lovett (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Critchfield (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Patrick Patton (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Harvey (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Sean Petersen (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:11New OrleansPhillip Valez makes the jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Steve Lovett43-26
03:05Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield drills a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Sergio Lopez43-28
02:52New OrleansSteve Lovett misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Patrick Patton - foul #2 on Patrick Patton, team foul #943-28
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF)
Robert Cordova, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG), Jim Chandler (PF), Kevin Zukoski (C)
Patrick Patton, Sergio Lopez, Sean Petersen
 
02:52New OrleansSteve Lovett makes the 1st free throw44-28
02:52New OrleansSteve Lovett misses the 2nd free throw44-28
02:52New OrleansVernon Brown grabs the offensive rebound44-28
02:35New OrleansJames Caraballo is fouled on the floor by Jim Chandler - foul #2 on Jim Chandler, team foul #1044-28
SubsNew Orleans
James Cruse (C)
Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Bill Willoughby (C)
Kevin Zukoski
 
02:35New OrleansJames Caraballo makes the 1st free throw45-28
02:35New OrleansJames Caraballo makes the 2nd free throw46-28
02:14Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby is denied on a layup by James Cruse46-28
02:12New OrleansRoman Molina snags the defensive board46-28
01:56New OrleansJohn Critchfield steps in front of the James Caraballo pass46-28
01:53Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird lays it up and in on a great pass from John Critchfield46-30
01:40New OrleansHerman Fossett misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner46-30
01:38New OrleansThe offensive rebound goes to James Cruse46-30
01:33New OrleansJames Caraballo hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Jim Chandler - foul #3 on Jim Chandler, team foul #1146-30
SubsNew Orleans
Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Patrick Patton (SG), Sergio Lopez (PF), Kevin Zukoski (C)
Sanford Baird, Jim Chandler, Bill Willoughby
 
01:33New OrleansJames Caraballo makes the 1st free throw47-30
01:33New OrleansJames Caraballo misses the 2nd free throw47-30
01:33Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez gets the rebound47-30
01:17Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton misses badly on a jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by George Geiger - foul #1 on George Geiger, team foul #747-30
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG)
James Caraballo
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sean Petersen (C)
Sergio Lopez
 
01:17Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton makes the 1st free throw47-31
01:17Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton makes the 2nd free throw47-32
01:02New OrleansSteve Lovett misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing47-32
01:01Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey snags the defensive board47-32
00:45Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by John Critchfield47-34
00:27New OrleansSteve Lovett loses the dribble to Charles Harvey47-34
00:05Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield misses badly on a 3 from the right corner47-34
00:04New OrleansChioke Alhusseini snags the defensive board47-34
00:00New OrleansChioke Alhusseini misses badly on a halfcourt shot47-34
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - James Caraballo (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Phillip Valez (fresh) 12 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - George Geiger (fresh)
 C - Steve Lovett (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Critchfield (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Patrick Patton (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Harvey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Sean Petersen (fresh) 2 reb.
 
20:00Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey inbounds the ball47-34
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:41Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton is hacked by Phillip Valez - foul #1 on Phillip Valez, team foul #147-34
SubsNew Orleans
Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), James Cruse (C)
Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Bill Willoughby (C)
Patrick Patton, Sean Petersen
 
19:28Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by John Critchfield47-37
19:20New OrleansVernon Brown's dunk attempt is rejected by Sergio Lopez47-37
19:18New OrleansVernon Brown tips it but misses47-37
19:17New OrleansHerman Fossett tips it home49-37
19:00Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side49-37
18:58Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez gets the offensive rebound49-37
18:47Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Roman Molina - foul #1 on Roman Molina, team foul #249-37
SubsNew Orleans
Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF)
Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG), Sean Petersen (C)
John Black, Bill Willoughby
 
18:47Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield makes the 1st free throw49-38
18:47Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield makes the 2nd free throw49-39
18:40New OrleansPhillip Valez comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner49-39
18:39Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey grabs the board49-39
18:23Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane49-39
18:21New OrleansJames Cruse grabs the defensive rebound49-39
17:58New OrleansSean Petersen takes the ball from George Geiger49-39
17:43Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line49-39
17:42New OrleansChioke Alhusseini grabs the defensive rebound49-39
17:26New OrleansJames Caraballo drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner52-39
17:11Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen comes up short on the jumper from the right wing52-39
17:09Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield gets the offensive rebound52-39
16:53Middle Tenn. StateSergio Lopez banks in the layup52-41
16:45New OrleansJames Cruse misses badly on a runner from close range but he's fouled by Sean Petersen - foul #2 on Sean Petersen, team foul #152-41
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF)
James Caraballo, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Kevin Zukoski (SF), Bill Willoughby (C)
Sanford Baird, Charles Harvey, Sean Petersen
 
16:45New OrleansJames Cruse makes the 1st free throw53-41
16:45New OrleansJames Cruse makes the 2nd free throw54-41
16:21Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing54-41
16:19New OrleansJames Cruse snags the defensive board54-41
16:13New OrleansJames Cruse scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Robert Cordova56-41
15:51Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby misses short on a 3 from the left wing56-41
15:50New OrleansJames Cruse grabs the defensive rebound56-41
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - Robert Cordova (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Herman Fossett (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roman Molina (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Vernon Brown (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - James Cruse (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Black (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Critchfield (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Kevin Zukoski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Bill Willoughby (fresh) 4 pts.
 
15:46New OrleansJohn Critchfield steals it from Herman Fossett56-41
15:41Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Robert Cordova - foul #3 on Robert Cordova, team foul #356-41
SubsNew Orleans
Steve Lovett (C)
James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Patrick Patton (SG), Jim Chandler (SF)
Sergio Lopez, Bill Willoughby
 
15:41Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black misses the 1st free throw56-41
15:41Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black makes the 2nd free throw56-42
15:26New OrleansVernon Brown's pass is intercepted by Jim Chandler56-42
15:23Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler misses the easy layup56-42
15:21New OrleansVernon Brown snags the defensive board56-42
15:06New OrleansSteve Lovett hits the finger roll set up by Roman Molina58-42
14:46Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Patrick Patton58-45
14:37New OrleansHerman Fossett knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Vernon Brown61-45
14:32Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away61-45
14:31New OrleansVernon Brown snags the defensive board61-45
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) 
14:24New OrleansSteve Lovett connects on the fadeaway from the baseline63-45
14:04Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line63-45
14:03Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski tips it back up and in63-47
13:57New OrleansHerman Fossett scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Cordova66-47
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
13:39Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler misses badly on a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Vernon Brown - foul #2 on Vernon Brown, team foul #466-47
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF)
Robert Cordova, Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG), Charles Harvey (PF), Sean Petersen (C)
Patrick Patton, John Black, Kevin Zukoski
 
13:39Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler makes the 1st free throw66-48
13:39Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler makes the 2nd free throw66-49
13:20New OrleansSteve Lovett misses long on a turnaround in the paint66-49
13:19New OrleansSteve Lovett tips it back up and in68-49
12:56Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away68-49
12:54Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird tips it in68-51
12:41New OrleansChioke Alhusseini drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by James Caraballo70-51
12:27Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Chioke Alhusseini - foul #2 on Chioke Alhusseini, team foul #570-51
SubsNew Orleans 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Patrick Patton (SG), Bill Willoughby (C)
John Critchfield, Sanford Baird, Sean Petersen
 
12:27Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey misses the 1st free throw70-51
12:27Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey makes the 2nd free throw70-52
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
12:03New OrleansJim Chandler is called for the reach on Chioke Alhusseini - foul #4 on Jim Chandler, team foul #270-52
SubsNew Orleans 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Sanford Baird (SG), Sergio Lopez (PF)
Patrick Patton, Jim Chandler
 
11:43New OrleansChioke Alhusseini misses short on a turnaround from the right block70-52
11:41Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black gets the rebound70-52
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - James Caraballo (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Phillip Valez (fresh) 12 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - George Geiger (fresh)
 C - Steve Lovett (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Black (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Sanford Baird (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Harvey (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Bill Willoughby (fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:34Middle Tenn. StateSteve Lovett steals the ball from Sergio Lopez70-52
11:19New OrleansGeorge Geiger lays it in on a great pass from Phillip Valez72-52
11:06Middle Tenn. StateJohn Black loses the dribble to Steve Lovett72-52
10:48New OrleansJames Caraballo is fouled on the floor by Sanford Baird - foul #1 on Sanford Baird, team foul #372-52
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), James Cruse (C)
James Caraballo, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Critchfield (PG), Patrick Patton (SG), Kevin Zukoski (SF), Sean Petersen (C)
John Black, Sanford Baird, Charles Harvey, Bill Willoughby
 
10:30New OrleansRobert Cordova is called for traveling72-52
SubsNew Orleans
Blaine Morris (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF)
Robert Cordova, Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
10:21Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line72-54
09:58New OrleansBlaine Morris drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Chioke Alhusseini75-54
09:48Middle Tenn. StateJohn Critchfield's pass is off the mark and out of bounds75-54
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
Blaine Morris, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Charles Harvey (SF), Bill Willoughby (PF)
Kevin Zukoski, Sergio Lopez
 
09:25New OrleansSteve Lovett misses short on a runner near the basket75-54
09:23Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton grabs the board75-54
09:18Middle Tenn. StatePatrick Patton misses the jump hook from the left block75-54
09:17New OrleansHerman Fossett gets the rebound75-54
09:00New OrleansJames Caraballo double dribbles75-54
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF), James Cruse (C)
James Caraballo, Herman Fossett, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Sanford Baird (SG), Kevin Zukoski (SF), Sergio Lopez (PF)
John Critchfield, Patrick Patton, Charles Harvey, Bill Willoughby
 
08:46Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski loses the dribble to George Geiger75-54
08:20New OrleansRobert Cordova is fouled on the floor by Kevin Zukoski - foul #1 on Kevin Zukoski, team foul #475-54
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Critchfield (PG), Patrick Patton (SG), Charles Harvey (SF), Bill Willoughby (C)
John Black, Sanford Baird, Kevin Zukoski, Sean Petersen
 
07:58New OrleansSteve Lovett hits a floater from the baseline set up by Roman Molina77-54
07:36Middle Tenn. StateSteve Lovett swats the shot by John Critchfield77-54
07:34New OrleansSteve Lovett snags the defensive board77-54
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - James Caraballo (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Robert Cordova (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Roman Molina (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Vernon Brown (fresh) 6 reb.
 C - Steve Lovett (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Critchfield (tiring) 6 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Patrick Patton (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Charles Harvey (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Sergio Lopez (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Bill Willoughby (fresh) 4 pts.
 
07:21New OrleansJames Caraballo travels with the ball77-54
SubsNew Orleans
Blaine Morris (PG), Phillip Valez (SG), Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF), James Cruse (C)
James Caraballo, Robert Cordova, Roman Molina, Vernon Brown, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Sanford Baird (SG), Jim Chandler (SF), Sean Petersen (C)
John Critchfield, Patrick Patton, Charles Harvey, Bill Willoughby
 
07:03Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner77-54
07:01Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler grabs the offensive board77-54
06:49Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from John Black77-57
06:24New OrleansJames Cruse misses the dunk77-57
06:23New OrleansGeorge Geiger pulls down the offensive rebound77-57
06:02New OrleansGeorge Geiger lays it up and in on a great pass from Blaine Morris79-57
05:48Middle Tenn. StateSean Petersen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds79-57
SubsNew Orleans
James Caraballo (PG), Herman Fossett (SG), Roman Molina (SF), Vernon Brown (PF), Steve Lovett (C)
Blaine Morris, Phillip Valez, Chioke Alhusseini, George Geiger, James Cruse
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Critchfield (PG), Patrick Patton (SG), Charles Harvey (PF), Bill Willoughby (C)
John Black, Sanford Baird, Sergio Lopez, Sean Petersen
 
05:28New OrleansSteve Lovett can't finish the layup but the foul's on Bill Willoughby - foul #1 on Bill Willoughby, team foul #579-57
SubsNew Orleans
Chioke Alhusseini (SF), George Geiger (PF)
Roman Molina, Vernon Brown
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Kevin Zukoski (C)
Bill Willoughby
 
05:28New OrleansSteve Lovett makes the 1st free throw80-57
05:28New OrleansSteve Lovett makes the 2nd free throw81-57
05:13Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away81-57
05:12New OrleansSteve Lovett grabs the board81-57
04:43New OrleansSteve Lovett clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side81-57
04:41Middle Tenn. StateJim Chandler snags the defensive board81-57
04:17Middle Tenn. StateSteve Lovett blocks the jumper by John Critchfield81-57
04:15New OrleansGeorge Geiger grabs the defensive rebound81-57
03:52New OrleansChioke Alhusseini hits the finger roll on a great pass from Herman Fossett and he's hacked by Jim Chandler - foul #5 on Jim Chandler, team foul #683-57
SubsNew Orleans
Robert Cordova (PG), Vernon Brown (PF), James Cruse (C)
James Caraballo, George Geiger, Steve Lovett
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Black (PG), Sanford Baird (SG), Bill Willoughby (C)
John Critchfield, Patrick Patton, Jim Chandler
 
03:52New OrleansChioke Alhusseini makes the free throw84-57
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
03:37Middle Tenn. StateKevin Zukoski can't connect on a floater from the right side84-57
03:35New OrleansThe rebound goes to James Cruse84-57
LineupNew Orleans
 PG - Robert Cordova (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Herman Fossett (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Chioke Alhusseini (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Vernon Brown (fresh) 6 reb.
 C - James Cruse (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - John Black (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Sanford Baird (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Kevin Zukoski (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Charles Harvey (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Bill Willoughby (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:06New OrleansJames Cruse comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side84-57
03:04Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey snags the defensive board84-57
02:59Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby's pass is off the mark and out of bounds84-57
SubsNew Orleans
Blaine Morris (PG), Roman Molina (SF)
Herman Fossett, Chioke Alhusseini
 
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) 
02:35New OrleansVernon Brown comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing84-57
02:34New OrleansRoman Molina tips it home86-57
02:21Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird scores on a jumpshot from the right side set up by Charles Harvey86-59
01:58New OrleansBlaine Morris misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane86-59
01:57Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to John Black86-59
01:41Middle Tenn. StateBill Willoughby makes the shot from the right side86-61
01:22New OrleansRobert Cordova hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Blaine Morris89-61
01:11Middle Tenn. StateSanford Baird misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing89-61
01:09New OrleansRoman Molina pulls down the rebound89-61
00:46New OrleansRobert Cordova misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away89-61
00:44New OrleansJames Cruse grabs the offensive rebound89-61
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) 
00:18New OrleansRobert Cordova scores on a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Roman Molina91-61
Game PlanNew OrleansNew Orleans is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-5) 
00:12Middle Tenn. StateCharles Harvey banks in the layup on a nice dish by Sanford Baird91-63
00:00New OrleansBlaine Morris runs out the clock91-63