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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Wooden
Final -
6/11/2026
75
  1 2 F
S. Connecticut St. 29 46 75
Merrimack 27 38 65
65
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBryan Eskew 24 3-8 1-3 1-2 4 10 2 2 2 0 0 8
pfLarry Ellis 17 1-2 0-0 0-2 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 2
sfCarey Reliford 27 8-15 3-5 4-5 2 8 2 1 1 1 1 23
sgJames Whitmore 25 3-6 1-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 1 0 2 7
pgLouis Chien 30 4-8 3-5 2-3 0 0 7 1 3 0 2 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cThomas Thiel 17 0-0 0-0 0-1 0 4 1 1 1 1 1 0
sgNathan Gartner 16 2-2 0-0 2-3 0 0 3 3 0 0 2 6
sfMerle Larson 16 2-2 0-0 2-2 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 6
sgWillie Brooks 13 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 3 2 0 1 2
pfChristopher Wimbush 8 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
cJose Garcia 7 2-4 0-1 2-2 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 6
Totals 200 27-51 8-15 13-20 7 31 20 14 12 3 13 75
Percentages   .529 .533 .650                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharles Chilson 25 4-5 0-0 2-4 3 7 1 0 1 2 2 10
pfRandy Key 24 6-13 1-3 1-1 3 6 0 0 1 1 3 14
sfJoseph Tucker 22 1-4 0-0 0-2 0 4 1 2 0 0 2 2
sgRobert Vital 15 2-5 2-4 0-0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 6
pgEdward Gustin 24 0-3 0-1 2-2 0 1 9 2 2 0 2 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgVictor Myers 24 4-9 1-4 0-1 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 9
sgMichael Steffes 21 4-8 1-4 2-3 1 3 3 1 2 0 1 11
cDerrick Davis 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 7 1 2 0 0 0 0
pfMark Deems 15 1-3 0-0 1-1 2 3 1 2 0 0 1 3
sfGerald Mote 10 3-6 1-4 1-2 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 8
pgChristopher Curlee 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 25-56 6-20 9-16 10 31 19 16 9 3 16 65
Percentages   .446 .300 .563                

SCSU
29
11-21
3-7
4-7
3
17
8
10
5
1
4
12
9
4
4
10
46
16-30
5-8
9-13
4
14
12
4
7
2
9
16
11
4
4
12
75
27-51
8-15
13-20
7
31
20
14
12
3
13
28
20
8
8
22
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
MC
27
11-33
5-15
0-1
8
16
7
7
6
2
6
8
9
4
0
10
38
14-23
1-5
9-15
2
15
12
9
3
1
10
14
6
3
4
21
65
25-56
6-20
9-16
10
31
19
16
9
3
16
22
15
7
4
31
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Carey Reliford S. Connecticut St.
23 Points, 8 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fresh)
 SG - James Whitmore (fresh)
 SF - Carey Reliford (fresh)
 PF - Larry Ellis (fresh)
 C - Bryan Eskew (fresh)
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Edward Gustin (fresh)
 SG - Robert Vital (fresh)
 SF - Joseph Tucker (fresh)
 PF - Randy Key (fresh)
 C - Charles Chilson (fresh)
 
20:00MerrimackCharles Chilson wins the tip0-0
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:39MerrimackRobert Vital's dunk attempt is rejected by Carey Reliford0-0
19:38S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew gets the rebound0-0
19:29S. Connecticut St.Larry Ellis makes the fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Louis Chien2-0
19:14MerrimackRobert Vital connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Charles Chilson2-3
18:50S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane2-3
18:49S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew tips it back up and in4-3
18:32MerrimackRobert Vital buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Edward Gustin4-6
18:27S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner4-6
18:25MerrimackRandy Key grabs the defensive rebound4-6
18:14MerrimackEdward Gustin comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing4-6
18:12MerrimackCharles Chilson tips it home4-8
17:55S. Connecticut St.Larry Ellis can't connect on a floater from close range4-8
17:54MerrimackCharles Chilson gets the rebound4-8
17:38MerrimackRobert Vital is fouled on the floor by Louis Chien - foul #1 on Louis Chien, team foul #14-8
SubsS. Connecticut St. 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (SF)
Joseph Tucker
 
17:31MerrimackRobert Vital misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing4-8
17:29S. Connecticut St.The rebound goes to Larry Ellis4-8
17:02S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew's pass is intercepted by Charles Chilson4-8
16:40MerrimackRandy Key makes the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Vital4-10
16:27S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on Robert Vital - foul #1 on Robert Vital, team foul #14-10
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Merle Larson (PF), Thomas Thiel (C)
Larry Ellis, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Victor Myers (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Derrick Davis (PF), Mark Deems (C)
Edward Gustin, Robert Vital, Randy Key, Charles Chilson
 
16:27S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford makes the 1st free throw5-10
16:27S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford makes the 2nd free throw6-10
16:02MerrimackLouis Chien steals it from Gerald Mote6-10
15:59S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore hits the finger roll set up by Louis Chien8-10
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - James Whitmore (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Merle Larson (fresh)
 C - Thomas Thiel (fresh)
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Michael Steffes (fresh)
 SG - Victor Myers (fresh)
 SF - Gerald Mote (fresh)
 PF - Derrick Davis (fresh)
 C - Mark Deems (fresh)
 
15:40MerrimackMichael Steffes can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner8-10
15:39MerrimackDerrick Davis gets the offensive rebound8-10
15:26MerrimackGerald Mote loses the ball out of bounds8-10
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Willie Brooks (PG), Nathan Gartner (SF), Jose Garcia (C)
Louis Chien, James Whitmore, Carey Reliford
 
SubsMerrimack
Joseph Tucker (SF)
Gerald Mote
 
15:06S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia lays it in set up by Willie Brooks10-10
15:00MerrimackMark Deems misses the easy layup10-10
14:58S. Connecticut St.The rebound goes to Merle Larson10-10
14:40S. Connecticut St.Willie Brooks misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line10-10
14:38MerrimackThe rebound goes to Derrick Davis10-10
14:20MerrimackWillie Brooks steps in front of the Mark Deems pass10-10
14:16S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Willie Brooks12-10
14:03MerrimackMerle Larson steals the ball from Michael Steffes12-10
13:59S. Connecticut St.Michael Steffes steps in front of the Willie Brooks pass in the backcourt12-10
13:50MerrimackVictor Myers misses badly on a jumper from the left side12-10
13:48S. Connecticut St.Thomas Thiel grabs the defensive rebound12-10
13:30S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia makes the jumpshot from the right side14-10
13:14MerrimackMichael Steffes clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing14-10
13:13S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson grabs the board14-10
12:57S. Connecticut St.Joseph Tucker is called for the reach on Nathan Gartner - foul #1 on Joseph Tucker, team foul #214-10
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Louis Chien (PG), James Whitmore (SG), Carey Reliford (SF), Larry Ellis (PF), Bryan Eskew (C)
Willie Brooks, Merle Larson, Nathan Gartner, Thomas Thiel, Jose Garcia
 
SubsMerrimack
Edward Gustin (PG), Robert Vital (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Randy Key (PF), Charles Chilson (C)
Michael Steffes, Victor Myers, Joseph Tucker, Derrick Davis, Mark Deems
 
12:40S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore is fouled on the floor by Robert Vital - foul #2 on Robert Vital, team foul #314-10
SubsS. Connecticut St. 
SubsMerrimack
Christopher Curlee (SG)
Robert Vital
 
12:22S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Carey Reliford17-10
12:08MerrimackGerald Mote loses the ball out of bounds17-10
11:48S. Connecticut St.Larry Ellis misses the easy layup but the foul's on Randy Key - foul #1 on Randy Key, team foul #417-10
11:48S. Connecticut St.Larry Ellis misses the 1st free throw17-10
11:48S. Connecticut St.Larry Ellis misses the 2nd free throw17-10
11:48MerrimackThe rebound goes to Charles Chilson17-10
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Whitmore (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Larry Ellis (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bryan Eskew (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Edward Gustin (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Curlee (fresh)
 SF - Gerald Mote (fresh)
 PF - Randy Key (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charles Chilson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:32MerrimackGerald Mote drills a 3pt shot from the right corner17-13
11:11S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien is fouled on the floor by Edward Gustin - foul #1 on Edward Gustin, team foul #517-13
SubsS. Connecticut St. 
SubsMerrimack
Victor Myers (SG), Joseph Tucker (SF)
Christopher Curlee, Gerald Mote
 
10:47S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew misses the 3 from the right corner17-13
10:46MerrimackJoseph Tucker grabs the board17-13
10:34MerrimackVictor Myers comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane17-13
10:32MerrimackCharles Chilson snags the offensive board17-13
10:13MerrimackRandy Key misses the 3 pointer from the right corner17-13
10:11MerrimackCharles Chilson tips it but misses17-13
10:09S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford snags the defensive board17-13
09:53S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford can't finish the layup17-13
09:51S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford pulls down the offensive rebound17-13
09:39S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew's fadeaway is rejected by Randy Key17-13
09:37MerrimackEdward Gustin snags the defensive board17-13
09:14MerrimackCharles Chilson knocks in the floater in the paint on a great pass from Edward Gustin17-15
08:55S. Connecticut St.Edward Gustin takes the ball from Carey Reliford17-15
08:52MerrimackRandy Key can't finish the layup17-15
08:50MerrimackThe offensive rebound goes to Randy Key17-15
08:36MerrimackEdward Gustin misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner17-15
08:35S. Connecticut St.The rebound goes to Carey Reliford17-15
08:16S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on James Whitmore, team foul #217-15
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Willie Brooks (PG), Merle Larson (SG), Nathan Gartner (SF), Thomas Thiel (PF), Jose Garcia (C)
Louis Chien, James Whitmore, Carey Reliford, Larry Ellis, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (PG), Christopher Curlee (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Derrick Davis (PF), Mark Deems (C)
Edward Gustin, Victor Myers, Joseph Tucker, Randy Key, Charles Chilson
 
07:56MerrimackGerald Mote misses short on a 3 from the right wing17-15
07:55MerrimackThe offensive rebound goes to Mark Deems17-15
07:43MerrimackGerald Mote misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away17-15
07:42S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia pulls down the rebound17-15
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Willie Brooks (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Merle Larson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Nathan Gartner (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Thiel (fresh)
 C - Jose Garcia (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Michael Steffes (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Curlee (fresh)
 SF - Gerald Mote (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Derrick Davis (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Mark Deems (fresh)
 
07:18S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia loses the ball out of bounds17-15
SubsS. Connecticut St. 
SubsMerrimack
Victor Myers (SG)
Christopher Curlee
 
07:03MerrimackGerald Mote banks in the layup17-17
06:51S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner is called for traveling17-17
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Louis Chien (PG), James Whitmore (SG)
Nathan Gartner, Jose Garcia
 
SubsMerrimack 
06:25MerrimackVictor Myers can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner17-17
06:23S. Connecticut St.Willie Brooks grabs the defensive rebound17-17
06:11S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson's pass is intercepted by Gerald Mote17-17
05:42MerrimackGerald Mote can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing17-17
05:40S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore gets the rebound17-17
05:35S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner but he's hacked by Michael Steffes - foul #1 on Michael Steffes, team foul #617-17
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Carey Reliford (SF), Christopher Wimbush (PF), Bryan Eskew (C)
Willie Brooks, Merle Larson, Thomas Thiel
 
SubsMerrimack
Edward Gustin (PG), Randy Key (PF), Charles Chilson (C)
Gerald Mote, Derrick Davis, Mark Deems
 
05:35S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien makes the 1st free throw18-17
05:35S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien misses the 2nd free throw18-17
05:35S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien makes the 3rd free throw19-17
05:25MerrimackVictor Myers connects on the shot from the left side on a nice dish by Edward Gustin and he's fouled by James Whitmore - foul #2 on James Whitmore, team foul #319-19
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Nathan Gartner (SG)
James Whitmore
 
SubsMerrimack
Joseph Tucker (SF)
Michael Steffes
 
05:25MerrimackVictor Myers misses the free throw19-19
05:25S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew grabs the board19-19
05:09S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew makes the 3pt shot from straight away22-19
04:52MerrimackEdward Gustin hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane22-19
04:50S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew gets the rebound22-19
04:36S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner22-19
04:34MerrimackCharles Chilson pulls down the rebound22-19
04:19MerrimackChristopher Wimbush takes the ball from Edward Gustin22-19
04:08S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Nathan Gartner25-19
03:43MerrimackVictor Myers makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Edward Gustin25-22
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Nathan Gartner (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Christopher Wimbush (fresh)
 C - Bryan Eskew (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Edward Gustin (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Victor Myers (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Joseph Tucker (fairly fresh)
 PF - Randy Key (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Charles Chilson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
03:16S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner25-22
03:14S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew gets the offensive rebound25-22
03:01S. Connecticut St.Christopher Wimbush buries a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Louis Chien27-22
02:47MerrimackJoseph Tucker misses short on a shot from the left side27-22
02:46MerrimackRandy Key tips it but misses27-22
02:44S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford pulls down the rebound27-22
02:19S. Connecticut St.Edward Gustin steps in front of the Bryan Eskew pass27-22
02:08MerrimackRandy Key hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Edward Gustin27-25
01:51S. Connecticut St.The short jumper by Carey Reliford is denied by Charles Chilson27-25
01:49MerrimackJoseph Tucker gets the rebound27-25
01:32MerrimackBryan Eskew picks off the pass by Joseph Tucker27-25
01:12S. Connecticut St.Victor Myers picks off the pass by Nathan Gartner27-25
00:52MerrimackJoseph Tucker clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line27-25
00:51MerrimackRandy Key tips it in27-27
00:44S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Louis Chien29-27
00:18MerrimackRandy Key blows the layup29-27
00:16S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew pulls down the rebound29-27
00:04S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner is called for a charge - foul #1 on Nathan Gartner, team foul #429-27
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Willie Brooks (PG), James Whitmore (SG), Merle Larson (SF), Larry Ellis (PF), Thomas Thiel (C)
Louis Chien, Nathan Gartner, Carey Reliford, Christopher Wimbush, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (PG), Robert Vital (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Derrick Davis (PF), Mark Deems (C)
Edward Gustin, Victor Myers, Joseph Tucker, Randy Key, Charles Chilson
 
00:00MerrimackMichael Steffes can't connect on a halfcourt shot29-27
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - James Whitmore (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Larry Ellis (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bryan Eskew (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Edward Gustin (fresh) 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Robert Vital (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Joseph Tucker (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Randy Key (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Charles Chilson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
20:00S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford inbounds the ball29-27
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:36S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew misses the easy layup29-27
19:34S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew tips it home31-27
19:18MerrimackRandy Key comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner31-27
19:17S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford pulls down the rebound31-27
18:58S. Connecticut St.Randy Key is called for the reach on Larry Ellis - foul #2 on Randy Key, team foul #131-27
18:43S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side31-27
18:41S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew can't tip it in31-27
18:39MerrimackRandy Key snags the defensive board31-27
18:33MerrimackLouis Chien steals it from Joseph Tucker31-27
18:22S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford comes up short on the shot from the free throw line31-27
18:20MerrimackRandy Key grabs the defensive rebound31-27
18:08MerrimackCharles Chilson scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Edward Gustin31-29
17:49S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from James Whitmore34-29
17:28MerrimackCharles Chilson drills a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Joseph Tucker34-31
17:10S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing34-31
17:08S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford snags the offensive board34-31
16:52S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford lays it in set up by Bryan Eskew and he's fouled by Randy Key - foul #3 on Randy Key, team foul #236-31
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Merle Larson (PF), Thomas Thiel (C)
Larry Ellis, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (PG), Victor Myers (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Derrick Davis (PF), Mark Deems (C)
Edward Gustin, Robert Vital, Joseph Tucker, Randy Key, Charles Chilson
 
16:52S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford misses the free throw36-31
16:52MerrimackDerrick Davis grabs the board36-31
16:43MerrimackMichael Steffes hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Gerald Mote36-34
16:21S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford hits a turnaround in the lane set up by Louis Chien38-34
16:02MerrimackMichael Steffes lays it in and he's hacked by Louis Chien - foul #2 on Louis Chien, team foul #138-36
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Willie Brooks (PG), Nathan Gartner (SF), Jose Garcia (C)
Louis Chien, James Whitmore, Carey Reliford
 
SubsMerrimack 
16:02MerrimackMichael Steffes makes the free throw38-37
15:58S. Connecticut St.Willie Brooks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt38-37
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Willie Brooks (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Merle Larson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Nathan Gartner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Thomas Thiel (fresh)
 C - Jose Garcia (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Michael Steffes (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Victor Myers (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Gerald Mote (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Derrick Davis (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Mark Deems (fresh)
 
15:47MerrimackGerald Mote misses the easy layup but the foul's on Jose Garcia - foul #1 on Jose Garcia, team foul #238-37
15:47MerrimackGerald Mote misses the 1st free throw38-37
15:47MerrimackGerald Mote makes the 2nd free throw38-38
15:29S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line38-38
15:28MerrimackDerrick Davis pulls down the rebound38-38
15:08MerrimackMichael Steffes misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Willie Brooks - foul #1 on Willie Brooks, team foul #338-38
SubsS. Connecticut St.
James Whitmore (SG), Bryan Eskew (C)
Nathan Gartner, Jose Garcia
 
SubsMerrimack
Edward Gustin (PG), Robert Vital (SG), Randy Key (PF), Charles Chilson (C)
Victor Myers, Gerald Mote, Derrick Davis, Mark Deems
 
15:08MerrimackMichael Steffes makes the 1st free throw38-39
15:08MerrimackMichael Steffes misses the 2nd free throw38-39
15:08S. Connecticut St.Thomas Thiel pulls down the rebound38-39
14:51S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Thomas Thiel41-39
14:26MerrimackRandy Key banks in the layup set up by Edward Gustin and he's hacked by Thomas Thiel - foul #1 on Thomas Thiel, team foul #441-41
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Louis Chien (PG), Carey Reliford (SF), Larry Ellis (PF)
Willie Brooks, Merle Larson, Thomas Thiel
 
SubsMerrimack
Joseph Tucker (SF)
Michael Steffes
 
14:26MerrimackRandy Key makes the free throw41-42
14:06S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford buries a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Bryan Eskew44-42
13:46MerrimackJoseph Tucker buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Edward Gustin44-44
13:27S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away44-44
13:26S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore misses the tip44-44
13:25MerrimackThe rebound goes to Joseph Tucker44-44
12:59MerrimackRobert Vital hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner44-44
12:57S. Connecticut St.The rebound goes to Carey Reliford44-44
12:52S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford misses the lay-in but the foul's on Joseph Tucker - foul #2 on Joseph Tucker, team foul #344-44
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Willie Brooks (SG), Merle Larson (PF), Thomas Thiel (C)
James Whitmore, Larry Ellis, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (PG), Victor Myers (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Derrick Davis (PF), Mark Deems (C)
Edward Gustin, Robert Vital, Joseph Tucker, Randy Key, Charles Chilson
 
12:52S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford makes the 1st free throw45-44
12:52S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford makes the 2nd free throw46-44
12:37MerrimackWillie Brooks takes the ball from Victor Myers46-44
12:20S. Connecticut St.Michael Steffes steals it from Thomas Thiel46-44
12:15MerrimackVictor Myers hits the finger roll set up by Michael Steffes46-46
11:57S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford clanks a fadeaway near the basket46-46
11:55MerrimackDerrick Davis gets the rebound46-46
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Brooks (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Merle Larson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Thiel (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Michael Steffes (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Victor Myers (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Gerald Mote (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Derrick Davis (fresh) 5 reb.
 C - Mark Deems (fresh)
 
11:46MerrimackVictor Myers is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Victor Myers, team foul #446-46
SubsS. Connecticut St.
James Whitmore (SG)
Carey Reliford
 
SubsMerrimack
Robert Vital (SG)
Gerald Mote
 
11:18S. Connecticut St.Willie Brooks scores on a floater from the right wing48-46
11:03MerrimackMichael Steffes clanks a runner from the right block48-46
11:01S. Connecticut St.Thomas Thiel pulls down the rebound48-46
10:42S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien drills a 3 pointer from straight away51-46
10:18MerrimackMichael Steffes hits a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Derrick Davis51-48
10:07S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore misses the lay-in51-48
10:06MerrimackMichael Steffes gets the rebound51-48
10:01MerrimackVictor Myers buries a fadeaway jumper from the right wing51-50
09:49S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line51-50
09:48MerrimackMark Deems snags the defensive board51-50
09:28MerrimackMichael Steffes connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Robert Vital51-52
09:10S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson knocks in the jump hook near the basket set up by Louis Chien53-52
08:53MerrimackVictor Myers misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner53-52
08:51MerrimackMichael Steffes pulls down the offensive rebound53-52
08:37MerrimackMark Deems can't finish the layup53-52
08:35S. Connecticut St.The rebound goes to Thomas Thiel53-52
08:14S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien misses long on a floater from just outside the lane53-52
08:12MerrimackDerrick Davis grabs the defensive rebound53-52
07:55MerrimackMark Deems throws a bad pass out of bounds53-52
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Nathan Gartner (PG), Carey Reliford (SF), Larry Ellis (PF), Bryan Eskew (C)
Louis Chien, Willie Brooks, Merle Larson, Thomas Thiel
 
SubsMerrimack
Edward Gustin (PG), Christopher Curlee (SG), Joseph Tucker (SF), Randy Key (PF), Charles Chilson (C)
Michael Steffes, Robert Vital, Victor Myers, Derrick Davis, Mark Deems
 
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Nathan Gartner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Whitmore (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Larry Ellis (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bryan Eskew (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Edward Gustin (fresh) 8 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Christopher Curlee (fresh)
 SF - Joseph Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Randy Key (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Charles Chilson (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:38S. Connecticut St.James Whitmore lays it in55-52
07:09MerrimackChristopher Curlee's pass is intercepted by Carey Reliford55-52
06:47S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew can't connect on a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Charles Chilson - foul #1 on Charles Chilson, team foul #555-52
06:47S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew misses the 1st free throw55-52
06:47S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew makes the 2nd free throw56-52
06:34MerrimackRandy Key is denied on a layup by Larry Ellis56-52
06:32S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew gets the rebound56-52
06:24S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford makes the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Nathan Gartner58-52
06:10MerrimackEdward Gustin comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Nathan Gartner - foul #2 on Nathan Gartner, team foul #558-52
SubsS. Connecticut St. 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (SG)
Christopher Curlee
 
06:10MerrimackEdward Gustin makes the 1st free throw58-53
06:10MerrimackEdward Gustin makes the 2nd free throw58-54
05:49S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner knocks in the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Carey Reliford and he's fouled by Edward Gustin - foul #2 on Edward Gustin, team foul #660-54
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Louis Chien (PG), Christopher Wimbush (PF)
James Whitmore, Larry Ellis
 
SubsMerrimack
Victor Myers (SG)
Joseph Tucker
 
05:49S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner makes the free throw61-54
05:21MerrimackRandy Key knocks in the driving attempt from the right block set up by Michael Steffes61-56
05:01S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford drills a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Louis Chien63-56
04:58MerrimackEdward Gustin's pass is intercepted by Louis Chien in the backcourt63-56
04:39S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford knocks in the jumper in the paint set up by Nathan Gartner65-56
04:23MerrimackRandy Key can't connect on a runner near the basket65-56
04:21S. Connecticut St.Bryan Eskew pulls down the rebound65-56
03:59S. Connecticut St.Charles Chilson blocks the short jumper by Christopher Wimbush65-56
03:57MerrimackThe rebound goes to Charles Chilson65-56
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) 
LineupS. Connecticut St.
 PG - Louis Chien (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Nathan Gartner (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Carey Reliford (fairly fresh) 20 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Christopher Wimbush (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Bryan Eskew (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb.
 
LineupMerrimack
 PG - Edward Gustin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Victor Myers (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Michael Steffes (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Randy Key (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Charles Chilson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:45MerrimackRandy Key makes the runner from close range set up by Edward Gustin65-58
03:29S. Connecticut St.Randy Key steps in front of the Louis Chien pass65-58
03:29MerrimackMerrimack calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)65-58
SubsS. Connecticut St.
James Whitmore (SG), Larry Ellis (PF), Thomas Thiel (C)
Nathan Gartner, Christopher Wimbush, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Robert Vital (SG), Joseph Tucker (SF), Derrick Davis (PF), Mark Deems (C)
Edward Gustin, Victor Myers, Randy Key, Charles Chilson
 
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
03:12MerrimackJames Whitmore takes the ball from Derrick Davis65-58
03:09S. Connecticut St.Louis Chien throws it down on a nice dish by James Whitmore67-58
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) 
02:45MerrimackThe jump hook by Joseph Tucker is blocked by Thomas Thiel67-58
02:43S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford snags the defensive board67-58
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
02:25S. Connecticut St.Mark Deems is called for the reach on Thomas Thiel - foul #1 on Mark Deems, team foul #767-58
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Merle Larson (SF)
Carey Reliford
 
SubsMerrimack 
02:25S. Connecticut St.Thomas Thiel misses the 1st free throw67-58
02:25MerrimackDerrick Davis grabs the defensive rebound67-58
02:25MerrimackMerrimack calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)67-58
02:14MerrimackJoseph Tucker misses short on a driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Larry Ellis - foul #1 on Larry Ellis, team foul #667-58
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Carey Reliford (SF), Bryan Eskew (C)
Merle Larson, Thomas Thiel
 
SubsMerrimack
Edward Gustin (PG), Randy Key (PF), Charles Chilson (C)
Michael Steffes, Derrick Davis, Mark Deems
 
02:14MerrimackJoseph Tucker misses the 1st free throw67-58
02:14MerrimackJoseph Tucker misses the 2nd free throw67-58
02:14S. Connecticut St.Larry Ellis pulls down the rebound67-58
01:58S. Connecticut St.Carey Reliford drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by James Whitmore70-58
01:54MerrimackCharles Chilson is fouled on the floor by Carey Reliford - foul #1 on Carey Reliford, team foul #770-58
SubsS. Connecticut St.
Willie Brooks (PG), Merle Larson (SG), Nathan Gartner (SF), Thomas Thiel (PF), Jose Garcia (C)
Louis Chien, James Whitmore, Carey Reliford, Larry Ellis, Bryan Eskew
 
SubsMerrimack
Michael Steffes (PG), Victor Myers (SG), Gerald Mote (SF), Derrick Davis (PF)
Edward Gustin, Robert Vital, Joseph Tucker, Randy Key
 
01:54MerrimackCharles Chilson makes the 1st free throw70-59
01:54MerrimackCharles Chilson misses the 2nd free throw70-59
01:54S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia snags the defensive board70-59
01:36S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner70-59
01:35MerrimackMichael Steffes grabs the defensive rebound70-59
01:29MerrimackCharles Chilson misses short on a driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Jose Garcia - foul #2 on Jose Garcia, team foul #870-59
01:29MerrimackCharles Chilson misses the 1st free throw70-59
01:29MerrimackCharles Chilson makes the 2nd free throw70-60
01:07S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia is fouled on the floor by Charles Chilson - foul #2 on Charles Chilson, team foul #870-60
SubsS. Connecticut St. 
SubsMerrimack
Mark Deems (C)
Charles Chilson
 
01:07S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia makes the 1st free throw71-60
01:07S. Connecticut St.Jose Garcia makes the 2nd free throw72-60
00:58MerrimackGerald Mote scores on a shot from the right side on a great pass from Mark Deems72-62
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:57S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson is hacked by Victor Myers in the backcourt - foul #2 on Victor Myers, team foul #972-62
00:57S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson makes the 1st free throw73-62
00:57S. Connecticut St.Merle Larson makes the 2nd free throw74-62
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:52MerrimackThomas Thiel takes the ball from Derrick Davis74-62
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:24S. Connecticut St.Willie Brooks loses the dribble to Victor Myers74-62
00:19MerrimackVictor Myers can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner74-62
00:17MerrimackMark Deems grabs the offensive board74-62
00:13MerrimackMark Deems banks in the layup on a great pass from Michael Steffes and he's hacked by Jose Garcia - foul #3 on Jose Garcia, team foul #974-64
00:13MerrimackMark Deems makes the free throw74-65
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:11S. Connecticut St.Victor Myers is called for the reach on Nathan Gartner in the backcourt - foul #3 on Victor Myers, team foul #1074-65
SubsS. Connecticut St.
James Whitmore (SG), Carey Reliford (SF), Larry Ellis (PF), Bryan Eskew (C)
Willie Brooks, Merle Larson, Thomas Thiel, Jose Garcia
 
SubsMerrimack
Edward Gustin (PG), Robert Vital (SG), Joseph Tucker (SF), Randy Key (PF), Charles Chilson (C)
Michael Steffes, Victor Myers, Gerald Mote, Derrick Davis, Mark Deems
 
00:11S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner makes the 1st free throw75-65
00:11S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner misses the 2nd free throw75-65
00:11MerrimackJoseph Tucker grabs the board75-65
00:05MerrimackBryan Eskew steps in front of the Robert Vital pass75-65
Game PlanS. Connecticut St.S. Connecticut St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMerrimackMerrimack is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00S. Connecticut St.Nathan Gartner runs out the clock75-65