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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Iba
Murray State Sim AI
Mississippi State Sim AI
Final -
 6/26/2026
60
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Murray State 30 30 60
Mississippi State 31 25 56
56
Murray State (3-0)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMelvin Babcock 20 1-4 0-1 0-0 3 4 1 1 1 0 1 2
pfJohn Kemp 23 3-6 0-1 1-4 2 7 1 2 0 0 3 7
sfSamuel Uhl 22 2-5 0-2 4-4 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 8
sgMichael Blanchard 26 4-7 1-3 4-6 0 5 3 0 2 0 1 13
pgDennis Cochran 19 2-8 1-5 0-0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgDavid Sylvia 20 4-9 0-1 3-3 1 1 0 1 1 0 4 11
pfKyle Holt 16 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 5
cFrank Newton 15 0-3 0-1 3-4 2 4 0 0 0 1 2 3
pfEric Leinberger 14 2-6 0-2 0-2 2 5 1 2 0 1 1 4
cPaul Reeves 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0
pfGerald Durham 12 1-3 0-1 0-0 5 8 0 2 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 21-56 3-20 15-23 15 36 8 12 7 3 21 60
Percentages   .375 .150 .652                

Mississippi State (0-3)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLawrence Broadhead 21 1-5 0-0 1-2 2 3 0 2 1 1 0 3
pfSammy Finnegan 21 2-4 0-1 4-4 2 6 0 1 2 0 3 8
sfMichael Wiggins 21 0-3 0-1 1-2 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 1
sgJames Marsh 27 2-7 1-2 2-2 0 3 2 2 1 0 3 7
pgSamuel Ebenstein 24 3-6 0-1 2-4 0 0 3 3 1 0 3 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDarryl Paz 15 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 5 1 0 2 1 0 2
pgRay Houser 15 2-2 1-1 0-1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 5
cRandy Howell 14 3-4 0-1 1-1 1 8 1 0 0 1 0 7
sgMichael Harvey 14 1-4 0-2 4-4 0 3 2 1 1 0 2 6
sfNorman Absher 12 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0
pfRobert Reeder 8 2-2 0-0 2-2 2 3 1 2 0 1 2 6
sfJoseph Lucas 8 1-3 1-2 0-2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 3
Totals 200 18-45 3-12 17-24 8 34 11 16 8 4 21 56
Percentages   .400 .250 .708                

MSU
30
11-29
2-9
6-11
7
18
3
7
3
2
10
14
5
9
0
14
30
10-27
1-11
9-12
8
18
5
5
4
1
11
10
9
6
2
11
60
21-56
3-20
15-23
15
36
8
12
7
3
21
24
14
15
2
25
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
MSU
31
12-23
2-5
5-9
2
16
6
8
5
3
11
16
10
2
2
22
25
6-22
1-7
12-15
6
18
5
8
3
1
10
6
5
2
2
7
56
18-45
3-12
17-24
8
34
11
16
8
4
21
22
15
4
4
29
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Michael Blanchard Murray State
13 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMurray State
 PG - Dennis Cochran (fresh)
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh)
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fresh)
 PF - John Kemp (fresh)
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Samuel Ebenstein (fresh)
 SG - James Marsh (fresh)
 SF - Michael Wiggins (fresh)
 PF - Sammy Finnegan (fresh)
 C - Lawrence Broadhead (fresh)
 
20:00Murray StateMelvin Babcock wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:47Murray StateJohn Kemp hits a shot from the right block2-0
19:33Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein makes the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by James Marsh2-2
19:11Murray StateMichael Blanchard drills a floater from the right wing set up by Dennis Cochran4-2
18:50Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan scores on a floater from the left block on a great pass from Samuel Ebenstein4-4
18:32Murray StateJohn Kemp comes up short on the runner from the left block4-4
18:31Murray StateJohn Kemp snags the offensive board4-4
18:16Murray StateMichael Blanchard knocks in the 3 from the right wing7-4
18:11Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner7-4
18:09Mississippi StateThe offensive rebound goes to Lawrence Broadhead7-4
18:00Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead clanks a runner from the right block7-4
17:59Murray StateMichael Blanchard snags the defensive board7-4
17:44Murray StateMelvin Babcock clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing7-4
17:42Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan grabs the board7-4
17:39Mississippi StateJames Marsh's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt7-4
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Kyle Holt (SG), Eric Leinberger (SF), Frank Newton (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, Michael Blanchard, Samuel Uhl, John Kemp, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Randy Howell (PF)
Sammy Finnegan
 
17:22Murray StateDavid Sylvia hits a shot from the right wing9-4
17:20Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein is hacked by Kyle Holt in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kyle Holt, team foul #19-4
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Norman Absher (SF), Darryl Paz (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Michael Wiggins, Lawrence Broadhead
 
17:10Mississippi StateThe jump hook by Darryl Paz is blocked by Frank Newton9-4
17:08Mississippi StateRandy Howell tips it home9-6
17:03Murray StateDavid Sylvia misses the fadeaway from the free throw line9-6
17:01Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to James Marsh9-6
16:51Mississippi StateJames Marsh is called for 10 seconds9-6
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Houser (SG)
James Marsh
 
16:40Murray StateDavid Sylvia's pass is off the mark and out of bounds9-6
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG)
Eric Leinberger
 
SubsMississippi State 
16:24Mississippi StateMichael Harvey lays it in set up by Randy Howell9-8
15:57Murray StateKyle Holt buries a 3 pointer from the right wing12-8
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Kyle Holt (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Frank Newton (fairly fresh)
 C - Paul Reeves (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Michael Harvey (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ray Houser (fresh)
 SF - Norman Absher (fairly fresh)
 PF - Randy Howell (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Darryl Paz (fresh)
 
15:36Mississippi StateRay Houser's pass is intercepted by David Sylvia12-8
15:24Murray StateRay Houser is called for the reach on Frank Newton - foul #1 on Ray Houser, team foul #112-8
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), Samuel Uhl (SF), John Kemp (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
David Sylvia, Michael Blanchard, Kyle Holt, Frank Newton, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), James Marsh (SG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Sammy Finnegan (PF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Michael Harvey, Ray Houser, Norman Absher, Randy Howell, Darryl Paz
 
15:15Murray StateGerald Durham is fouled on the floor by Sammy Finnegan - foul #1 on Sammy Finnegan, team foul #212-8
15:01Murray StateGerald Durham loses the ball out of bounds12-8
14:44Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead is hacked by Melvin Babcock - foul #1 on Melvin Babcock, team foul #212-8
SubsMurray State
Eric Leinberger (SF)
Samuel Uhl
 
SubsMississippi State 
14:23Mississippi StateJames Marsh is wide open but clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side12-8
14:21Murray StateThe rebound goes to Eric Leinberger12-8
14:07Murray StateEric Leinberger loses the dribble to Lawrence Broadhead12-8
13:50Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein hits a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by James Marsh12-10
13:27Murray StateSammy Finnegan steals the ball from John Kemp12-10
13:10Mississippi StateEric Leinberger is called for the reach on Michael Wiggins - foul #1 on Eric Leinberger, team foul #312-10
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Michael Blanchard (SG), Samuel Uhl (SF), Frank Newton (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, Gerald Durham, Eric Leinberger, John Kemp, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Ray Houser (SG), Joseph Lucas (SF), Darryl Paz (PF), Robert Reeder (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, James Marsh, Michael Wiggins, Sammy Finnegan, Lawrence Broadhead
 
12:50Mississippi StateRobert Reeder connects on the driving attempt from close range set up by Michael Harvey12-12
12:36Murray StateThe short jumper by David Sylvia is denied by Robert Reeder12-12
12:34Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Michael Harvey12-12
12:27Mississippi StateRobert Reeder knocks in the runner near the basket12-14
12:10Murray StateDarryl Paz steps in front of the Samuel Uhl pass12-14
11:58Mississippi StateDarryl Paz hits the finger roll set up by Robert Reeder12-16
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fairly fresh)
 PF - Frank Newton (fairly fresh)
 C - Paul Reeves (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Michael Harvey (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Houser (fresh)
 SF - Joseph Lucas (fresh)
 PF - Darryl Paz (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Robert Reeder (fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:44Murray StatePaul Reeves is fouled on the floor by Robert Reeder - foul #1 on Robert Reeder, team foul #312-16
SubsMurray State
Eric Leinberger (PF), Kyle Holt (C)
Frank Newton, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
James Marsh (SG), Norman Absher (SF), Randy Howell (PF)
Michael Harvey, Joseph Lucas, Robert Reeder
 
11:23Murray StateSamuel Uhl comes up short on the jump hook from close range but he's hacked by Norman Absher - foul #1 on Norman Absher, team foul #412-16
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Sammy Finnegan (PF)
Ray Houser, Norman Absher, Darryl Paz
 
11:23Murray StateSamuel Uhl makes the 1st free throw13-16
11:23Murray StateSamuel Uhl makes the 2nd free throw14-16
11:09Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein is denied on a layup by Eric Leinberger14-16
11:07Murray StateEric Leinberger gets the rebound14-16
10:50Murray StateEric Leinberger comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away14-16
10:48Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Randy Howell14-16
10:29Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan lays it up and in14-18
10:11Murray StateDavid Sylvia hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side14-18
10:09Murray StateEric Leinberger grabs the offensive rebound14-18
09:48Murray StateEric Leinberger connects on the turnaround in the paint16-18
09:45Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt16-18
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), John Kemp (PF), Frank Newton (C)
David Sylvia, Michael Blanchard, Eric Leinberger, Kyle Holt
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Norman Absher (SF), Darryl Paz (PF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Michael Wiggins, Sammy Finnegan, Randy Howell
 
09:36Murray StateGerald Durham is fouled on the floor by James Marsh - foul #1 on James Marsh, team foul #516-18
09:19Murray StateGerald Durham misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner16-18
09:18Mississippi StateDarryl Paz snags the defensive board16-18
09:00Mississippi StateJames Marsh hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line16-18
08:58Murray StateJohn Kemp snags the defensive board16-18
08:41Murray StateDennis Cochran's fadeaway is rejected by Lawrence Broadhead16-18
08:40Murray StateGerald Durham gets the offensive rebound16-18
08:21Murray StateMichael Harvey is called for the reach on Dennis Cochran - foul #1 on Michael Harvey, team foul #616-18
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), David Sylvia (SF), Melvin Babcock (C)
Gerald Durham, Samuel Uhl, Frank Newton
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), Ray Houser (SG), Joseph Lucas (SF)
Michael Harvey, James Marsh, Norman Absher
 
08:07Murray StateMichael Blanchard buries a floater near the basket on a great pass from John Kemp18-18
08:04Mississippi StateDennis Cochran is called for the reach on Samuel Ebenstein in the backcourt - foul #1 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #418-18
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (SF)
Dennis Cochran
 
SubsMississippi State
Randy Howell (PF), Robert Reeder (C)
Darryl Paz, Lawrence Broadhead
 
07:52Mississippi StateRobert Reeder double dribbles18-18
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Wiggins (SF)
Joseph Lucas
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Kyle Holt (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Kemp (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Samuel Ebenstein (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Houser (fresh)
 SF - Michael Wiggins (fresh)
 PF - Randy Howell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Reeder (fresh) 4 pts.
 
07:34Murray StateJohn Kemp misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Robert Reeder - foul #2 on Robert Reeder, team foul #718-18
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Sammy Finnegan (PF)
Robert Reeder
 
07:34Murray StateJohn Kemp makes the 1st free throw19-18
07:34Murray StateJohn Kemp misses the 2nd free throw19-18
07:34Mississippi StateRandy Howell grabs the board19-18
07:23Mississippi StateRay Houser connects on the open 3 from the right wing19-21
07:10Murray StateMelvin Babcock's pass is intercepted by Sammy Finnegan19-21
06:54Mississippi StateRay Houser knocks in the shot from just outside the lane19-23
06:43Murray StateDavid Sylvia misses the easy layup19-23
06:41Murray StateMelvin Babcock tips it back up and in21-23
06:22Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins loses the dribble to Melvin Babcock21-23
06:02Murray StateJohn Kemp can't connect on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Ray Houser - foul #2 on Ray Houser, team foul #821-23
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), Eric Leinberger (SF), Frank Newton (C)
David Sylvia, Michael Blanchard, Kyle Holt, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), James Marsh (SG), Norman Absher (SF), Darryl Paz (PF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Ray Houser, Michael Wiggins, Sammy Finnegan, Randy Howell
 
06:02Murray StateJohn Kemp misses the 1st free throw21-23
06:02Murray StateJohn Kemp misses the 2nd free throw21-23
06:02Murray StateGerald Durham snags the offensive board21-23
05:51Murray StateJohn Kemp misses short on a floater from the right side21-23
05:49Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Frank Newton21-23
05:39Murray StateDennis Cochran clanks a 3 from straight away21-23
05:38Mississippi StateDarryl Paz grabs the board21-23
05:28Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead can't finish the uncontested layup21-23
05:26Murray StateGerald Durham grabs the defensive rebound21-23
04:57Murray StateDennis Cochran comes up short on the floater from the left side21-23
04:55Murray StateFrank Newton can't tip it in21-23
04:53Mississippi StateMichael Harvey grabs the defensive rebound21-23
04:43Mississippi StateMichael Harvey is whistled for a carry21-23
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), Paul Reeves (C)
Gerald Durham, John Kemp
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG)
Michael Harvey
 
04:28Murray StateDarryl Paz takes the ball from Dennis Cochran21-23
04:21Mississippi StateMichael Blanchard steps in front of the Samuel Ebenstein pass in the backcourt21-23
04:03Murray StateEric Leinberger drills a turnaround from the left block23-23
03:49Mississippi StateDennis Cochran is called for the reach on Lawrence Broadhead - foul #2 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #523-23
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF)
Dennis Cochran, Eric Leinberger
 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Houser (PG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Sammy Finnegan (PF), Robert Reeder (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Norman Absher, Darryl Paz, Lawrence Broadhead
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Newton (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Paul Reeves (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Ray Houser (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Marsh (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Michael Wiggins (fresh)
 PF - Sammy Finnegan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Robert Reeder (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:36Mississippi StateRobert Reeder misses badly on a jump hook in the lane but the foul's on David Sylvia - foul #1 on David Sylvia, team foul #623-23
03:36Mississippi StateRobert Reeder makes the 1st free throw23-24
03:36Mississippi StateRobert Reeder makes the 2nd free throw23-25
03:21Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses the 3 pointer from the left corner23-25
03:20Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan snags the defensive board23-25
03:18Mississippi StateRay Houser is fouled in the backcourt by David Sylvia - foul #2 on David Sylvia, team foul #723-25
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PF)
Frank Newton
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (SG), Randy Howell (C)
James Marsh, Robert Reeder
 
03:18Mississippi StateRay Houser misses the 1st free throw23-25
03:18Murray StateMichael Blanchard pulls down the rebound23-25
03:10Murray StateRandy Howell swats the dunk try by Kyle Holt23-25
03:09Mississippi StateRandy Howell snags the defensive board23-25
02:59Mississippi StateMichael Harvey is hacked by Michael Blanchard - foul #1 on Michael Blanchard, team foul #823-25
SubsMurray State
Gerald Durham (PG), Melvin Babcock (C)
Samuel Uhl, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Robert Reeder (C)
Sammy Finnegan
 
02:59Mississippi StateMichael Harvey makes the 1st free throw23-26
02:59Mississippi StateMichael Harvey makes the 2nd free throw23-27
02:41Murray StateDavid Sylvia misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's hacked by Michael Wiggins - foul #1 on Michael Wiggins, team foul #923-27
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Joseph Lucas (SF)
Michael Wiggins
 
02:41Murray StateDavid Sylvia makes the 1st free throw24-27
02:41Murray StateDavid Sylvia makes the 2nd free throw25-27
02:19Mississippi StateJoseph Lucas connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner25-30
02:05Murray StateDavid Sylvia banks in the layup set up by Michael Blanchard and he's fouled by Joseph Lucas - foul #1 on Joseph Lucas, team foul #1027-30
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF), John Kemp (PF)
Gerald Durham, Michael Blanchard, Kyle Holt
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), James Marsh (SG), Darryl Paz (PF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Michael Harvey, Ray Houser, Randy Howell, Robert Reeder
 
02:05Murray StateDavid Sylvia makes the free throw28-30
01:44Mississippi StateJoseph Lucas misses long on a floater in the lane but he's fouled by Samuel Uhl - foul #1 on Samuel Uhl, team foul #928-30
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), Paul Reeves (C)
David Sylvia, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Sammy Finnegan (PF)
Darryl Paz
 
01:44Mississippi StateJoseph Lucas misses the 1st free throw28-30
01:44Mississippi StateJoseph Lucas misses the 2nd free throw28-30
01:44Murray StatePaul Reeves gets the rebound28-30
01:37Murray StateJohn Kemp hits a runner in the lane30-30
01:18Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane30-30
01:16Murray StateSamuel Uhl gets the rebound30-30
01:12Murray StateDennis Cochran comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner30-30
01:11Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan gets the rebound30-30
01:09Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein is hacked by Dennis Cochran in the backcourt - foul #3 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #1030-30
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Eric Leinberger (PF)
Dennis Cochran, John Kemp
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Wiggins (SF), Darryl Paz (C)
Joseph Lucas, Lawrence Broadhead
 
01:09Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein makes the 1st free throw30-31
01:09Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein misses the 2nd free throw30-31
01:09Murray StateEric Leinberger gets the rebound30-31
00:56Murray StateSamuel Uhl misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing30-31
00:55Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Michael Wiggins30-31
00:48Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side30-31
00:47Murray StateMichael Blanchard snags the defensive board30-31
00:19Murray StateEric Leinberger can't connect on a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Sammy Finnegan - foul #2 on Sammy Finnegan, team foul #1130-31
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), Frank Newton (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
David Sylvia, Michael Blanchard, Samuel Uhl, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Ray Houser (SG), Randy Howell (PF)
Samuel Ebenstein, James Marsh, Sammy Finnegan
 
00:19Murray StateEric Leinberger misses the 1st free throw30-31
00:19Murray StateEric Leinberger misses the 2nd free throw30-31
00:19Mississippi StateRandy Howell pulls down the rebound30-31
00:14Mississippi StateMichael Harvey misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner30-31
00:13Murray StateFrank Newton pulls down the rebound30-31
00:03Murray StateFrank Newton clanks a floater from the right side30-31
00:02Mississippi StateRandy Howell grabs the board30-31
00:00Mississippi StateRandy Howell comes up short on the fullcourt shot30-31
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Kemp (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Samuel Ebenstein (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Marsh (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Michael Wiggins (fresh)
 PF - Sammy Finnegan (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Lawrence Broadhead (fresh)
 
20:00Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins inbounds the ball30-31
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) 
19:36Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead misses long on a jumpshot from the right side30-31
19:34Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan snags the offensive board30-31
19:18Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins's pass is intercepted by Samuel Uhl30-31
19:01Murray StateJohn Kemp's pass is off the mark and out of bounds30-31
18:40Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein double dribbles30-31
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (SF), Frank Newton (C)
Samuel Uhl, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State 
18:27Murray StateMichael Blanchard buries a jumper from just outside the lane32-31
18:01Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side32-31
18:00Murray StateMichael Blanchard grabs the board32-31
17:42Murray StateFrank Newton misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing32-31
17:40Murray StateDavid Sylvia tips it in34-31
17:29Mississippi StateJames Marsh can't connect on a floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by John Kemp - foul #1 on John Kemp, team foul #134-31
SubsMurray State
Gerald Durham (SG), Samuel Uhl (SF), Paul Reeves (C)
David Sylvia, Michael Blanchard, John Kemp
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Norman Absher (SF), Randy Howell (PF), Darryl Paz (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Michael Wiggins, Sammy Finnegan, Lawrence Broadhead
 
17:29Mississippi StateJames Marsh makes the 1st free throw34-32
17:29Mississippi StateJames Marsh makes the 2nd free throw34-33
17:13Murray StateNorman Absher is called for the reach on Paul Reeves - foul #2 on Norman Absher, team foul #134-33
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), Eric Leinberger (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
Kyle Holt, Frank Newton, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Houser (SG)
James Marsh
 
16:57Murray StateEric Leinberger is denied on a layup by Darryl Paz34-33
16:56Mississippi StateMichael Harvey gets the rebound34-33
16:52Mississippi StateMichael Harvey can't connect on an uncontested 3pt attempt from straight away34-33
16:50Mississippi StateDarryl Paz tips it but misses34-33
16:49Murray StateMichael Blanchard gets the rebound34-33
16:29Murray StateGerald Durham misses badly on a shot from the right block34-33
16:27Murray StateGerald Durham hits the follow up shot36-33
16:17Mississippi StateDarryl Paz hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumpshot from the right side36-33
16:15Murray StateGerald Durham gets the rebound36-33
16:09Murray StateSamuel Uhl buries a floater from close range on a great pass from Michael Blanchard38-33
15:51Mississippi StateMichael Harvey is wide open but clanks a runner in the paint38-33
15:49Murray StateThe rebound goes to Gerald Durham38-33
LineupMurray State
 PG - Gerald Durham (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Eric Leinberger (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Michael Harvey (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Houser (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Norman Absher (fairly fresh)
 PF - Randy Howell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Darryl Paz (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 
15:28Murray StateEric Leinberger misses badly on a turnaround from close range38-33
15:26Mississippi StateRandy Howell gets the rebound38-33
15:24Mississippi StateNorman Absher is called for traveling in the backcourt38-33
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), David Sylvia (SG), Kyle Holt (SF), Frank Newton (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Gerald Durham, Michael Blanchard, Samuel Uhl, Eric Leinberger, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), James Marsh (SG), Joseph Lucas (SF), Robert Reeder (PF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Michael Harvey, Ray Houser, Norman Absher, Randy Howell, Darryl Paz
 
15:02Murray StateSamuel Ebenstein steps in front of the Kyle Holt pass38-33
14:58Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein can't finish the layup38-33
14:56Mississippi StateRobert Reeder grabs the offensive board38-33
14:37Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from Joseph Lucas38-35
14:19Murray StateDavid Sylvia can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away38-35
14:17Mississippi StateJoseph Lucas gets the rebound38-35
14:00Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead loses the dribble to Paul Reeves38-35
13:48Murray StateFrank Newton clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on James Marsh - foul #2 on James Marsh, team foul #238-35
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), John Kemp (PF)
Kyle Holt, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Houser (PG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Sammy Finnegan (PF), Darryl Paz (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Joseph Lucas, Robert Reeder, Lawrence Broadhead
 
13:48Murray StateFrank Newton makes the 1st free throw39-35
13:48Murray StateFrank Newton makes the 2nd free throw40-35
13:31Mississippi StateJames Marsh hits a shot from the free throw line40-37
13:15Murray StateDennis Cochran scores on a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Michael Blanchard42-37
12:59Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing42-37
12:57Murray StateFrank Newton grabs the defensive rebound42-37
12:38Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses badly on a floater in the lane42-37
12:37Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins snags the defensive board42-37
12:33Mississippi StateRay Houser is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Cochran - foul #4 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #242-37
SubsMurray State
Gerald Durham (PG), Eric Leinberger (SF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, David Sylvia, Frank Newton
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Randy Howell (C)
James Marsh, Darryl Paz
 
12:17Mississippi StateMichael Harvey can't connect on a jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Gerald Durham - foul #1 on Gerald Durham, team foul #342-37
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF)
Michael Blanchard, John Kemp
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), Norman Absher (SF), Robert Reeder (C)
Ray Houser, Michael Wiggins, Sammy Finnegan
 
12:17Mississippi StateMichael Harvey makes the 1st free throw42-38
12:17Mississippi StateMichael Harvey makes the 2nd free throw42-39
12:03Murray StateEric Leinberger is hacked by Michael Harvey - foul #2 on Michael Harvey, team foul #342-39
SubsMurray State
Melvin Babcock (C)
Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State 
11:49Murray StateEric Leinberger misses short on a 3 from the right corner42-39
11:47Mississippi StateRobert Reeder gets the rebound42-39
LineupMurray State
 PG - Kyle Holt (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Gerald Durham (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Eric Leinberger (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Samuel Ebenstein (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Harvey (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Norman Absher (fresh)
 PF - Randy Howell (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Robert Reeder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:45Mississippi StateSamuel Uhl steals it from Robert Reeder in the backcourt42-39
11:29Murray StateKyle Holt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner42-39
11:27Murray StateGerald Durham grabs the offensive rebound42-39
11:16Murray StateEric Leinberger loses the ball out of bounds42-39
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Michael Blanchard (SG), John Kemp (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Kyle Holt, Gerald Durham, Eric Leinberger, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
James Marsh (SG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Michael Harvey, Norman Absher, Robert Reeder
 
10:59Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's hacked by David Sylvia - foul #3 on David Sylvia, team foul #442-39
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Sammy Finnegan (PF)
Randy Howell
 
10:59Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein misses the 1st free throw42-39
10:59Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein makes the 2nd free throw42-40
10:38Murray StateSamuel Uhl misses long on a fadeaway from close range42-40
10:37Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan grabs the board42-40
10:14Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein is fouled on the floor by David Sylvia - foul #4 on David Sylvia, team foul #542-40
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Eric Leinberger (SF), Melvin Babcock (C)
David Sylvia, Samuel Uhl, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Houser (PG), Joseph Lucas (SF), Darryl Paz (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Michael Wiggins, Lawrence Broadhead
 
10:04Mississippi StateRay Houser's pass is off the mark and out of bounds42-40
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Norman Absher (SF)
Joseph Lucas
 
09:48Murray StateMelvin Babcock comes up short on the turnaround in the lane42-40
09:47Murray StateJohn Kemp grabs the offensive rebound42-40
09:33Murray StateJohn Kemp scores on a fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Eric Leinberger44-40
09:15Mississippi StateJames Marsh scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Darryl Paz44-43
08:54Murray StateKyle Holt lays it up and in set up by Melvin Babcock46-43
08:41Mississippi StateNorman Absher is open but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away46-43
08:39Murray StateJohn Kemp grabs the board46-43
08:15Murray StateKyle Holt clanks a 3 from the right corner46-43
08:14Murray StateEric Leinberger snags the offensive board46-43
07:56Murray StateMichael Blanchard clanks a 3 from the left wing46-43
07:55Mississippi StateDarryl Paz grabs the board46-43
07:35Mississippi StateJames Marsh comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner46-43
07:34Murray StateMelvin Babcock snags the defensive board46-43
LineupMurray State
 PG - Kyle Holt (tiring) 5 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Eric Leinberger (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - John Kemp (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Ray Houser (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Marsh (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Norman Absher (fairly fresh)
 PF - Sammy Finnegan (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Darryl Paz (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
07:22Murray StateMelvin Babcock hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side46-43
07:21Mississippi StateDarryl Paz snags the defensive board46-43
07:19Mississippi StateJames Marsh is fouled in the backcourt by John Kemp - foul #2 on John Kemp, team foul #646-43
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), David Sylvia (SF), Frank Newton (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Kyle Holt, Michael Blanchard, Eric Leinberger, John Kemp, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), Michael Harvey (SG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Randy Howell (PF), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Ray Houser, James Marsh, Norman Absher, Sammy Finnegan, Darryl Paz
 
07:00Mississippi StateRandy Howell jams it set up by Samuel Ebenstein and he's hacked by Frank Newton - foul #1 on Frank Newton, team foul #746-45
SubsMurray State
Samuel Uhl (SF)
Gerald Durham
 
SubsMississippi State 
07:00Mississippi StateRandy Howell makes the free throw46-46
06:47Murray StateSamuel Uhl comes up short on the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Michael Wiggins - foul #2 on Michael Wiggins, team foul #446-46
06:47Murray StateSamuel Uhl makes the 1st free throw47-46
06:47Murray StateSamuel Uhl makes the 2nd free throw48-46
06:33Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead blows the layup but he's fouled by Paul Reeves - foul #1 on Paul Reeves, team foul #848-46
06:33Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead misses the 1st free throw48-46
06:33Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead makes the 2nd free throw48-47
06:19Murray StateSamuel Ebenstein is called for the reach on Samuel Uhl - foul #1 on Samuel Ebenstein, team foul #548-47
06:13Murray StateDennis Cochran's pass is intercepted by Michael Harvey48-47
06:10Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein banks in the layup on a great pass from Michael Harvey48-49
05:48Murray StateDavid Sylvia connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Dennis Cochran50-49
05:32Mississippi StateRandy Howell connects on the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Samuel Ebenstein50-51
05:15Murray StateFrank Newton is fouled on the floor by Samuel Ebenstein - foul #2 on Samuel Ebenstein, team foul #650-51
SubsMurray State
Gerald Durham (SG), John Kemp (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
David Sylvia, Frank Newton, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
James Marsh (SG), Joseph Lucas (SF), Robert Reeder (PF)
Michael Harvey, Michael Wiggins, Randy Howell
 
04:56Murray StateDennis Cochran hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner53-51
04:36Mississippi StateJoseph Lucas misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing53-51
04:34Mississippi StateRobert Reeder pulls down the offensive rebound53-51
04:13Mississippi StateThe jump hook by Joseph Lucas is blocked by Samuel Uhl53-51
04:11Murray StateThe rebound goes to John Kemp53-51
04:01Murray StateSamuel Uhl clanks a 3 from straight away53-51
04:00Murray StateGerald Durham grabs the offensive board53-51
03:41Murray StateJames Marsh steps in front of the Gerald Durham pass53-51
03:36Mississippi StateJames Marsh misses the easy layup53-51
03:34Murray StateJohn Kemp pulls down the rebound53-51
LineupMurray State
 PG - Dennis Cochran (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Gerald Durham (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (tiring) 6 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - John Kemp (tiring) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Samuel Ebenstein (tiring) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - James Marsh (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Joseph Lucas (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Robert Reeder (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Lawrence Broadhead (tiring) 3 pts.
 
03:27Murray StateDennis Cochran can't connect on a 3 from the right corner53-51
03:26Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Melvin Babcock53-51
03:21Murray StateJohn Kemp hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing53-51
03:20Murray StateMelvin Babcock grabs the offensive board53-51
03:04Murray StateDennis Cochran misses the 3 pointer from the left corner53-51
03:02Mississippi StateJames Marsh grabs the defensive rebound53-51
02:55Mississippi StateMississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)53-51
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Michael Blanchard (SG), Kyle Holt (SF), Frank Newton (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, Gerald Durham, Samuel Uhl, John Kemp, Melvin Babcock
 
SubsMississippi State
Michael Harvey (PG), Michael Wiggins (SF), Sammy Finnegan (PF), Randy Howell (C)
Samuel Ebenstein, Joseph Lucas, Robert Reeder, Lawrence Broadhead
 
02:38Mississippi StateFrank Newton is called for the reach on Sammy Finnegan - foul #2 on Frank Newton, team foul #953-51
SubsMurray State 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Houser (SG)
James Marsh
 
02:38Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan makes the 1st free throw53-52
02:38Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan makes the 2nd free throw53-53
02:14Murray StateFrank Newton is hacked by Ray Houser - foul #3 on Ray Houser, team foul #753-53
02:14Murray StateFrank Newton makes the 1st free throw54-53
02:14Murray StateFrank Newton misses the 2nd free throw54-53
02:14Mississippi StateRandy Howell grabs the board54-53
02:14Mississippi StateMississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)54-53
01:59Mississippi StateKyle Holt is called for the reach on Michael Wiggins - foul #2 on Kyle Holt, team foul #1054-53
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF), John Kemp (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
David Sylvia, Kyle Holt, Frank Newton, Paul Reeves
 
SubsMississippi State
Samuel Ebenstein (PG), James Marsh (SG), Lawrence Broadhead (C)
Michael Harvey, Ray Houser, Randy Howell
 
01:59Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins makes the 1st free throw54-54
01:59Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins misses the 2nd free throw54-54
01:59Murray StateJohn Kemp gets the rebound54-54
01:40Murray StateSamuel Uhl knocks in the floater from the left wing56-54
01:22Mississippi StateJohn Kemp is called for the reach on Sammy Finnegan - foul #3 on John Kemp, team foul #1156-54
01:22Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan makes the 1st free throw56-55
01:22Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan makes the 2nd free throw56-56
01:13Murray StateSammy Finnegan is called for the reach on Michael Blanchard - foul #3 on Sammy Finnegan, team foul #856-56
01:13Murray StateMichael Blanchard makes the 1st free throw57-56
01:13Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses the 2nd free throw57-56
01:13Mississippi StateJames Marsh pulls down the rebound57-56
01:02Mississippi StateMichael Wiggins misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side57-56
01:00Mississippi StateThe offensive rebound goes to Sammy Finnegan57-56
00:38Mississippi StateSammy Finnegan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds57-56
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:37Murray StateSamuel Ebenstein is called for the reach on Michael Blanchard in the backcourt - foul #3 on Samuel Ebenstein, team foul #957-56
00:37Murray StateMichael Blanchard makes the 1st free throw58-56
00:37Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses the 2nd free throw58-56
00:37Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead gets the rebound58-56
00:20Mississippi StateJames Marsh hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing58-56
00:19Mississippi StateLawrence Broadhead grabs the offensive rebound58-56
00:06Mississippi StateMichael Blanchard picks off the pass by Lawrence Broadhead58-56
00:04Murray StateMichael Blanchard is hacked by James Marsh in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Marsh, team foul #1058-56
00:04Murray StateMichael Blanchard makes the 1st free throw59-56
00:04Murray StateMichael Blanchard makes the 2nd free throw60-56
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:00Mississippi StateSamuel Ebenstein hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot60-56