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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Final -
9/3/2026
77
  1 2 F
N. Kentucky 37 40 77
Missouri, St. Louis 37 34 71
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMichael Murphy 27 4-8 0-0 2-2 5 13 1 2 1 0 2 10
cRodney Howe 25 7-12 0-0 6-8 1 5 1 1 1 1 2 20
sfRalph Cotton 30 5-9 0-0 4-8 3 8 0 2 0 4 2 14
pgAaron Higgins 25 6-12 5-10 1-1 0 0 3 1 0 1 1 18
sgBill Holoman 25 1-1 0-0 1-3 0 1 5 0 1 0 0 3
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJohn Brand 17 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0
pfGerald McCandless 15 2-4 0-0 1-3 1 3 1 0 0 0 3 5
sgSherwood Stutts 14 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 2
pfTimothy Thornburg 13 2-5 0-0 1-1 1 6 0 2 0 0 3 5
cJoseph Jones 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 28-55 5-11 16-26 12 41 16 11 3 6 15 77
Percentages   .509 .455 .615                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBryan Losh 26 2-5 0-1 1-2 0 4 1 2 0 4 1 5
pfRobert Evans 27 3-9 1-2 1-2 4 9 2 0 0 0 2 8
sfDino Rizzo 24 7-13 1-5 2-2 4 7 0 2 2 0 2 17
sgScott Whitaker 25 3-7 2-5 1-2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 9
pgGarfield Mena 25 4-9 2-5 0-1 1 2 2 2 0 0 4 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfGustavo Valenzuela 19 1-4 0-1 0-2 1 5 4 0 0 1 1 2
pgClifford Richardson 16 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 3
cAnthony Todd 14 4-10 0-1 3-3 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 11
sfJoseph Trollinger 11 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 3
cPeter Haines 8 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0
sgCarl Welch 4 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
sfEric Yee 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 27-63 9-25 8-14 11 32 14 7 3 6 19 71
Percentages   .429 .360 .571                

NKU
37
15-28
2-5
5-12
7
19
10
5
1
3
6
16
2
11
2
9
40
13-27
3-6
11-14
5
22
6
6
2
3
9
12
2
7
3
3
77
28-55
5-11
16-26
12
41
16
11
3
6
15
28
4
18
5
12
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
UMSL
37
14-30
6-14
3-5
5
15
8
4
1
3
9
10
4
4
5
10
34
13-33
3-11
5-9
6
17
6
3
2
3
10
16
9
7
2
12
71
27-63
9-25
8-14
11
32
14
7
3
6
19
26
13
11
7
22
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Rodney Howe N. Kentucky
20 Points, 5 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fresh)
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fresh)
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh)
 PF - Rodney Howe (fresh)
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh)
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh)
 SG - Scott Whitaker (fresh)
 SF - Dino Rizzo (fresh)
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh)
 C - Bryan Losh (fresh)
 
20:00N. KentuckyRalph Cotton wins the tip0-0
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMissouri, St. LouisMissouri, St. Louis is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:47N. KentuckyAaron Higgins hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner0-0
19:45N. KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Ralph Cotton0-0
19:35N. KentuckyRodney Howe clanks a jumpshot from the right side0-0
19:34N. KentuckyMichael Murphy tips it back up and in2-0
19:09Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing2-2
18:46N. KentuckyMichael Murphy is hacked by Garfield Mena - foul #1 on Garfield Mena, team foul #12-2
18:31N. KentuckyRodney Howe misses long on a shot from the free throw line2-2
18:29Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo gets the rebound2-2
18:20Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner2-2
18:18N. KentuckyRodney Howe gets the rebound2-2
17:53N. KentuckyMichael Murphy throws a bad pass out of bounds2-2
17:39Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away2-2
17:38N. KentuckyMichael Murphy gets the rebound2-2
17:30N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Dino Rizzo - foul #1 on Dino Rizzo, team foul #22-2
17:30N. KentuckyRalph Cotton makes the 1st free throw3-2
17:30N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses the 2nd free throw3-2
17:30Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh grabs the defensive rebound3-2
17:12Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans is denied on a dunk by Ralph Cotton3-2
17:11N. KentuckyMichael Murphy grabs the defensive rebound3-2
16:50N. KentuckyRodney Howe is hacked by Robert Evans - foul #1 on Robert Evans, team foul #33-2
16:33N. KentuckyMichael Murphy misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line3-2
16:31N. KentuckyRodney Howe tips it back up and in5-2
16:16Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh loses the ball out of bounds5-2
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (PG), Gerald McCandless (PF)
Bill Holoman, Rodney Howe
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
16:04N. KentuckyAaron Higgins can't connect on a jumper from the left wing5-2
16:03Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo grabs the defensive rebound5-2
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - John Brand (fresh)
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fresh)
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Gerald McCandless (fresh)
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Scott Whitaker (fresh)
 SF - Dino Rizzo (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh)
 C - Bryan Losh (fresh)
 
15:57Missouri, St. LouisGerald McCandless is called for the reach on Robert Evans - foul #1 on Gerald McCandless, team foul #15-2
SubsN. Kentucky
Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (C)
Aaron Higgins, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
15:46Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner5-5
15:26N. KentuckySherwood Stutts's pass is off the mark and out of bounds5-5
SubsN. Kentucky
Joseph Jones (C)
Ralph Cotton
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (SG), Gustavo Valenzuela (SF)
Scott Whitaker, Dino Rizzo
 
15:04Missouri, St. LouisClifford Richardson misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner5-5
15:02Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans grabs the offensive board5-5
14:52Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh connects on the jumper in the paint5-7
14:27N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg's fadeaway is rejected by Bryan Losh5-7
14:25N. KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Joseph Jones5-7
14:18N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg misses long on a runner in the lane5-7
14:16Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans grabs the defensive rebound5-7
14:03Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans makes the shot from the left wing set up by Bryan Losh and the foul's on Timothy Thornburg - foul #1 on Timothy Thornburg, team foul #25-9
SubsN. Kentucky
Bill Holoman (PG), Aaron Higgins (SG), Ralph Cotton (SF), Rodney Howe (PF), Michael Murphy (C)
John Brand, Sherwood Stutts, Timothy Thornburg, Gerald McCandless, Joseph Jones
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Scott Whitaker (SG), Dino Rizzo (SF), Anthony Todd (C)
Garfield Mena, Gustavo Valenzuela, Bryan Losh
 
14:03Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans misses the free throw5-9
14:03N. KentuckyMichael Murphy pulls down the rebound5-9
13:50N. KentuckyRodney Howe can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Anthony Todd - foul #1 on Anthony Todd, team foul #45-9
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Gustavo Valenzuela (C)
Robert Evans
 
13:50N. KentuckyRodney Howe makes the 1st free throw6-9
13:50N. KentuckyRodney Howe makes the 2nd free throw7-9
13:36Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd scores on a fadeaway from the baseline7-11
13:19N. KentuckyAaron Higgins knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Murphy10-11
13:15Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner10-11
13:14Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo grabs the offensive board10-11
13:06Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela's fadeaway is rejected by Ralph Cotton10-11
13:04N. KentuckyRodney Howe grabs the defensive rebound10-11
12:59N. KentuckyDino Rizzo takes the ball from Aaron Higgins10-11
12:56Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo lays it up and in10-13
12:51N. KentuckyRalph Cotton hits a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Bill Holoman12-13
12:26Missouri, St. LouisThe short jumper by Dino Rizzo is denied by Ralph Cotton12-13
12:25N. KentuckyBill Holoman grabs the board12-13
12:08N. KentuckyRalph Cotton loses the ball out of bounds12-13
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Garfield Mena (PG), Joseph Trollinger (SG), Robert Evans (PF), Bryan Losh (C)
Clifford Richardson, Scott Whitaker, Dino Rizzo, Anthony Todd
 
11:51Missouri, St. LouisJoseph Trollinger is fouled on the floor by Ralph Cotton - foul #1 on Ralph Cotton, team foul #312-13
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 3 pts. 3 blk.
 PF - Rodney Howe (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Joseph Trollinger (fresh)
 SF - Gustavo Valenzuela (fresh)
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Bryan Losh (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:35Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena is whistled for a carry12-13
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (PG)
Bill Holoman
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Eric Yee (SF)
Gustavo Valenzuela
 
11:07N. KentuckyGarfield Mena is called for the reach on John Brand - foul #2 on Garfield Mena, team foul #512-13
SubsN. Kentucky
Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (SF), Gerald McCandless (PF), Joseph Jones (C)
Aaron Higgins, Ralph Cotton, Rodney Howe, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Carl Welch (PG), Scott Whitaker (SG)
Garfield Mena, Eric Yee
 
10:49N. KentuckySherwood Stutts connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by John Brand14-13
10:28Missouri, St. LouisJoseph Trollinger drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Robert Evans14-16
10:11N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg buries a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Gerald McCandless and the foul's on Joseph Trollinger - foul #1 on Joseph Trollinger, team foul #616-16
SubsN. Kentucky
Bill Holoman (PG), Michael Murphy (C)
Sherwood Stutts, Joseph Jones
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (PG), Dino Rizzo (SF), Anthony Todd (PF)
Carl Welch, Joseph Trollinger, Robert Evans
 
10:11N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg makes the free throw17-16
09:55Missouri, St. LouisGerald McCandless is called for the reach on Scott Whitaker - foul #2 on Gerald McCandless, team foul #417-16
SubsN. Kentucky
Aaron Higgins (SG), Ralph Cotton (SF), Rodney Howe (PF)
John Brand, Timothy Thornburg, Gerald McCandless
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
09:40Missouri, St. LouisBill Holoman steals the ball from Dino Rizzo17-16
09:23N. KentuckyRalph Cotton comes up short on the jumper from the right block but he's fouled by Anthony Todd - foul #2 on Anthony Todd, team foul #717-16
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Joseph Trollinger (SG), Gustavo Valenzuela (PF), Peter Haines (C)
Scott Whitaker, Anthony Todd, Bryan Losh
 
09:23N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses the 1st free throw17-16
09:23N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses the 2nd free throw17-16
09:23Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela pulls down the rebound17-16
09:07Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo knocks in the shot from the right side17-18
08:49N. KentuckyRodney Howe clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Joseph Trollinger - foul #2 on Joseph Trollinger, team foul #817-18
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Carl Welch (PG), Robert Evans (PF)
Joseph Trollinger, Peter Haines
 
08:49N. KentuckyRodney Howe misses the 1st free throw17-18
08:49N. KentuckyRodney Howe misses the 2nd free throw17-18
08:49N. KentuckyMichael Murphy pulls down the offensive rebound17-18
08:33N. KentuckyAaron Higgins makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Bill Holoman20-18
08:20Missouri, St. LouisCarl Welch scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Clifford Richardson20-21
07:56N. KentuckyRodney Howe lays it up and in set up by Aaron Higgins22-21
07:51Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo comes up short on the 3 from straight away22-21
07:49Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela snags the offensive board22-21
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 3 pts. 3 blk.
 PF - Rodney Howe (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Murphy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Carl Welch (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Clifford Richardson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Dino Rizzo (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gustavo Valenzuela (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:32Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds22-21
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (PG), Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (C)
Bill Holoman, Aaron Higgins, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Scott Whitaker (SG), Bryan Losh (C)
Clifford Richardson, Dino Rizzo
 
07:22N. KentuckyRodney Howe double dribbles22-21
07:04Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh can't connect on a 3 from the left wing22-21
07:03N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg gets the rebound22-21
06:52N. KentuckyRodney Howe buries a jumper from the free throw line24-21
06:45Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh misses the lay-in24-21
06:43N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Sherwood Stutts24-21
06:33N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Rodney Howe26-21
06:12Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh misses short on a fadeaway near the basket but he's hacked by Rodney Howe - foul #1 on Rodney Howe, team foul #526-21
SubsN. Kentucky
Aaron Higgins (SG), Joseph Jones (C)
Sherwood Stutts, Ralph Cotton
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (PG), Dino Rizzo (SF), Peter Haines (PF)
Carl Welch, Gustavo Valenzuela, Robert Evans
 
06:12Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh makes the 1st free throw26-22
06:12Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh misses the 2nd free throw26-22
06:12N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Joseph Jones26-22
06:03N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg's layup is rejected by Bryan Losh26-22
06:01Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh gets the rebound26-22
05:48Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Clifford Richardson26-25
05:24N. KentuckyAaron Higgins can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner26-25
05:23Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh gets the rebound26-25
05:01Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo makes the fadeaway in the lane set up by Peter Haines26-27
04:48N. KentuckyRodney Howe knocks in the driving attempt near the basket set up by Aaron Higgins28-27
04:30Missouri, St. LouisPeter Haines misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner28-27
04:28Missouri, St. LouisPeter Haines snags the offensive board28-27
04:09Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Timothy Thornburg - foul #2 on Timothy Thornburg, team foul #628-27
SubsN. Kentucky
Bill Holoman (PG), Sherwood Stutts (SG), Ralph Cotton (SF), Michael Murphy (C)
John Brand, Aaron Higgins, Timothy Thornburg, Joseph Jones
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Carl Welch (PG), Robert Evans (PF), Gustavo Valenzuela (C)
Clifford Richardson, Peter Haines, Bryan Losh
 
04:09Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo makes the 1st free throw28-28
04:09Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo makes the 2nd free throw28-29
03:59N. KentuckyBill Holoman misses badly on a 3 from the left wing but he's fouled by Dino Rizzo - foul #2 on Dino Rizzo, team foul #928-29
SubsN. Kentucky
Gerald McCandless (PF)
Rodney Howe
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Garfield Mena (PG), Joseph Trollinger (SG), Anthony Todd (C)
Carl Welch, Scott Whitaker, Dino Rizzo
 
03:59N. KentuckyBill Holoman makes the 1st free throw29-29
03:59N. KentuckyBill Holoman misses the 2nd free throw29-29
03:59N. KentuckyBill Holoman misses the 3rd free throw29-29
03:59Missouri, St. LouisThe rebound goes to Robert Evans29-29
03:38Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing29-29
03:36N. KentuckyRalph Cotton grabs the defensive rebound29-29
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Sherwood Stutts (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk.
 PF - Gerald McCandless (fresh)
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Joseph Trollinger (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Gustavo Valenzuela (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Anthony Todd (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:29N. KentuckySherwood Stutts can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side29-29
03:28Missouri, St. LouisThe rebound goes to Robert Evans29-29
03:16Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane29-29
03:15N. KentuckyRalph Cotton snags the defensive board29-29
02:57N. KentuckyRalph Cotton can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side29-29
02:55N. KentuckyRalph Cotton hits the follow up shot31-29
02:30Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena drills a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Gustavo Valenzuela31-32
02:02N. KentuckyAnthony Todd swats the short shot by Gerald McCandless31-32
02:01N. KentuckyGerald McCandless tips it home33-32
01:44Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing33-32
01:43N. KentuckyRalph Cotton gets the rebound33-32
01:35N. KentuckyRalph Cotton drills a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Sherwood Stutts35-32
01:22Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela hits a floater from the left block set up by Garfield Mena35-34
01:01N. KentuckySherwood Stutts misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing35-34
00:59Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela pulls down the rebound35-34
00:55Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Robert Evans35-37
00:41N. KentuckyMichael Murphy drills a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Bill Holoman37-37
00:17Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner37-37
00:15Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans grabs the offensive board37-37
00:00Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd can't connect on a floater in the lane37-37
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk.
 PF - Rodney Howe (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Whitaker (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Dino Rizzo (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Bryan Losh (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo inbounds the ball37-37
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMissouri, St. LouisMissouri, St. Louis is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:38Missouri, St. LouisRodney Howe steals it from Bryan Losh37-37
19:25N. KentuckyRalph Cotton loses the dribble to Dino Rizzo37-37
19:22Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo hits the finger roll37-39
19:09N. KentuckyRodney Howe hits a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Bill Holoman39-39
19:05Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena is fouled on the floor by Aaron Higgins - foul #1 on Aaron Higgins, team foul #139-39
18:42Missouri, St. LouisRodney Howe blocks the short jumper by Robert Evans39-39
18:41N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Rodney Howe39-39
18:23N. KentuckyBryan Losh blocks the short jumper by Rodney Howe39-39
18:22Missouri, St. LouisThe rebound goes to Robert Evans39-39
18:12Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh is fouled on the floor by Michael Murphy - foul #1 on Michael Murphy, team foul #239-39
17:58Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing39-39
17:56N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Michael Murphy39-39
17:37N. KentuckyMichael Murphy is whistled for traveling39-39
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (PG)
Bill Holoman
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Gustavo Valenzuela (SF)
Dino Rizzo
 
17:27Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker hits a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Gustavo Valenzuela39-42
17:12N. KentuckyAaron Higgins comes up short on the 3 from the left wing39-42
17:10Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela grabs the defensive rebound39-42
16:55Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh is fouled on the floor by John Brand - foul #1 on John Brand, team foul #339-42
SubsN. Kentucky
Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (SF), Gerald McCandless (PF), Joseph Jones (C)
Aaron Higgins, Ralph Cotton, Rodney Howe, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (PG), Joseph Trollinger (SG), Anthony Todd (PF), Peter Haines (C)
Garfield Mena, Scott Whitaker, Robert Evans, Bryan Losh
 
16:40Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Anthony Todd, team foul #139-42
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Carl Welch (PG)
Anthony Todd
 
16:26N. KentuckySherwood Stutts is whistled for traveling39-42
SubsN. Kentucky
Bill Holoman (PG)
Sherwood Stutts
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Dino Rizzo (SF)
Carl Welch
 
16:15Missouri, St. LouisPeter Haines misses the dunk39-42
16:14N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg gets the rebound39-42
15:55N. KentuckyGerald McCandless scores on a floater in the lane on a nice dish by John Brand and the foul's on Gustavo Valenzuela - foul #1 on Gustavo Valenzuela, team foul #241-42
SubsN. Kentucky
Ralph Cotton (SF)
Joseph Jones
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Garfield Mena (PG), Anthony Todd (PF)
Joseph Trollinger, Peter Haines
 
15:55N. KentuckyGerald McCandless makes the free throw42-42
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - John Brand (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk.
 PF - Gerald McCandless (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Timothy Thornburg (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Clifford Richardson (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Dino Rizzo (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Anthony Todd (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 C - Gustavo Valenzuela (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:40Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket but he's fouled by Timothy Thornburg - foul #3 on Timothy Thornburg, team foul #442-42
SubsN. Kentucky
Aaron Higgins (SG), Michael Murphy (C)
John Brand, Timothy Thornburg
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Robert Evans (PF), Bryan Losh (C)
Dino Rizzo, Anthony Todd
 
15:40Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela misses the 1st free throw42-42
15:40Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela misses the 2nd free throw42-42
15:40N. KentuckyMichael Murphy pulls down the rebound42-42
15:36N. KentuckyAaron Higgins drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Bill Holoman45-42
15:25Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans makes the runner in the paint set up by Gustavo Valenzuela and he's hacked by Michael Murphy - foul #2 on Michael Murphy, team foul #545-44
SubsN. Kentucky
Rodney Howe (PF)
Gerald McCandless
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Scott Whitaker (SG)
Clifford Richardson
 
15:25Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans makes the free throw45-45
15:09N. KentuckyAaron Higgins makes the 3 pointer from the left corner48-45
14:56Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing48-45
14:55N. KentuckyRodney Howe snags the defensive board48-45
14:33N. KentuckyRodney Howe lays it up and in on a great pass from Aaron Higgins50-45
14:15Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh drills a jumper near the basket50-47
13:58N. KentuckyRodney Howe hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Robert Evans - foul #2 on Robert Evans, team foul #350-47
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (PG), Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (C)
Bill Holoman, Aaron Higgins, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (PG), Joseph Trollinger (SG), Dino Rizzo (SF), Anthony Todd (PF), Peter Haines (C)
Garfield Mena, Scott Whitaker, Gustavo Valenzuela, Robert Evans, Bryan Losh
 
13:58N. KentuckyRodney Howe makes the 1st free throw51-47
13:58N. KentuckyRodney Howe makes the 2nd free throw52-47
13:40Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd hits a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Clifford Richardson52-49
13:15N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg is whistled for traveling52-49
SubsN. Kentucky
Gerald McCandless (PF), Joseph Jones (C)
Ralph Cotton, Rodney Howe
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
12:48Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd misses short on a shot from the baseline but he's fouled by Joseph Jones - foul #1 on Joseph Jones, team foul #652-49
SubsN. Kentucky
Aaron Higgins (SG), Michael Murphy (C)
Sherwood Stutts, Joseph Jones
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Garfield Mena (PG), Scott Whitaker (SG), Bryan Losh (C)
Clifford Richardson, Joseph Trollinger, Peter Haines
 
12:48Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd makes the 1st free throw52-50
12:48Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd makes the 2nd free throw52-51
12:27N. KentuckyAaron Higgins misses the 3pt jumper from straight away52-51
12:25N. KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Timothy Thornburg52-51
12:12N. KentuckyAaron Higgins buries a pull-up jumper from the right side and he's hacked by Garfield Mena - foul #3 on Garfield Mena, team foul #454-51
SubsN. Kentucky
Ralph Cotton (SF)
Timothy Thornburg
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Robert Evans (PF)
Anthony Todd
 
12:12N. KentuckyAaron Higgins makes the free throw55-51
12:04Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner55-51
12:03Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo tips it home55-53
11:45N. KentuckyMichael Murphy can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side55-53
11:44Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena snags the defensive board55-53
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - John Brand (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk.
 PF - Gerald McCandless (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Scott Whitaker (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Dino Rizzo (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Bryan Losh (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk.
 
11:25Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena loses the dribble to Michael Murphy55-53
11:07N. KentuckyAaron Higgins hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away55-53
11:05N. KentuckyMichael Murphy tips it back up and in57-53
10:41Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker makes the floater from the right side on a great pass from Garfield Mena57-55
10:21N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses long on a fadeaway from the right side57-55
10:19Missouri, St. LouisThe rebound goes to Scott Whitaker57-55
10:01Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker can't connect on a jumper from the left side57-55
09:59Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans tips it but misses57-55
09:57Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena tips it back up and in57-57
09:43N. KentuckyJohn Brand comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing57-57
09:41N. KentuckyRalph Cotton grabs the offensive board57-57
09:26N. KentuckyMichael Murphy's dunk attempt is rejected by Bryan Losh57-57
09:24Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker pulls down the rebound57-57
09:19Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker misses the fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Gerald McCandless - foul #3 on Gerald McCandless, team foul #757-57
SubsN. Kentucky
Bill Holoman (PG), Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (SF), Rodney Howe (PF), Joseph Jones (C)
John Brand, Aaron Higgins, Ralph Cotton, Gerald McCandless, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (PG), Gustavo Valenzuela (SF), Anthony Todd (PF), Peter Haines (C)
Garfield Mena, Dino Rizzo, Robert Evans, Bryan Losh
 
09:19Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker makes the 1st free throw57-58
09:19Missouri, St. LouisScott Whitaker misses the 2nd free throw57-58
09:19N. KentuckyJoseph Jones pulls down the rebound57-58
09:04N. KentuckyRodney Howe misses badly on a shot from the right side57-58
09:02Missouri, St. LouisPeter Haines grabs the defensive rebound57-58
08:40Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner57-58
08:39N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg grabs the board57-58
08:12N. KentuckyBill Holoman drills a floater from the right side set up by Sherwood Stutts59-58
07:47Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd misses the lay-in59-58
07:45N. KentuckyJoseph Jones snags the defensive board59-58
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Bill Holoman (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Sherwood Stutts (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Timothy Thornburg (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Rodney Howe (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Joseph Jones (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Clifford Richardson (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Scott Whitaker (tiring) 9 pts.
 SF - Gustavo Valenzuela (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Anthony Todd (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 C - Peter Haines (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:32N. KentuckyGustavo Valenzuela swats the short shot by Rodney Howe59-58
07:31Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela pulls down the rebound59-58
07:18Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side59-58
07:16N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg gets the rebound59-58
06:56N. KentuckyTimothy Thornburg's pass is intercepted by Anthony Todd59-58
06:27Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd scores on a runner from close range59-60
06:12N. KentuckyRodney Howe buries a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Sherwood Stutts61-60
06:00Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd makes the turnaround in the paint set up by Peter Haines and he's hacked by Rodney Howe - foul #2 on Rodney Howe, team foul #861-62
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (PG), Aaron Higgins (SG), Ralph Cotton (SF), Gerald McCandless (PF), Michael Murphy (C)
Bill Holoman, Sherwood Stutts, Timothy Thornburg, Rodney Howe, Joseph Jones
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Garfield Mena (PG), Joseph Trollinger (SG), Dino Rizzo (SF), Bryan Losh (C)
Clifford Richardson, Scott Whitaker, Gustavo Valenzuela, Peter Haines
 
06:00Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd makes the free throw61-63
05:45N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses long on a jump hook from close range61-63
05:44N. KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Michael Murphy61-63
05:24N. KentuckyRalph Cotton knocks in the runner in the lane63-63
05:08Missouri, St. LouisAnthony Todd misses short on a jumpshot from the right side63-63
05:06N. KentuckyRalph Cotton pulls down the rebound63-63
05:02N. KentuckyGerald McCandless misses the easy layup63-63
05:01Missouri, St. LouisJoseph Trollinger pulls down the rebound63-63
04:56Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane63-63
04:55N. KentuckyGerald McCandless snags the defensive board63-63
04:37N. KentuckyBryan Losh is called for the reach on Michael Murphy - foul #1 on Bryan Losh, team foul #563-63
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Robert Evans (PF)
Anthony Todd
 
04:22N. KentuckyRalph Cotton knocks in the driving attempt from the left block65-63
04:18Missouri, St. LouisRalph Cotton denies the turnaround by Dino Rizzo65-63
04:16N. KentuckyMichael Murphy snags the defensive board65-63
04:09N. KentuckyMichael Murphy can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Joseph Trollinger - foul #3 on Joseph Trollinger, team foul #665-63
SubsN. Kentucky
Rodney Howe (PF)
Gerald McCandless
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Clifford Richardson (SG), Gustavo Valenzuela (SF)
Joseph Trollinger, Dino Rizzo
 
04:09N. KentuckyMichael Murphy makes the 1st free throw66-63
04:09N. KentuckyMichael Murphy makes the 2nd free throw67-63
03:44Missouri, St. LouisGustavo Valenzuela's fadeaway is rejected by Aaron Higgins67-63
03:42N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Michael Murphy67-63
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - John Brand (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Aaron Higgins (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Ralph Cotton (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. 4 blk.
 PF - Rodney Howe (fresh) 18 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Michael Murphy (fresh) 8 pts. 11 reb.
 
LineupMissouri, St. Louis
 PG - Garfield Mena (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Clifford Richardson (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Gustavo Valenzuela (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Robert Evans (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Bryan Losh (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 4 blk.
 
03:39N. KentuckyJohn Brand's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt67-63
SubsN. Kentucky
Bill Holoman (PG)
John Brand
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
03:26Missouri, St. LouisRalph Cotton is called for the reach on Garfield Mena - foul #2 on Ralph Cotton, team foul #967-63
SubsN. Kentucky
Sherwood Stutts (SG), Timothy Thornburg (C)
Aaron Higgins, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
03:26Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena misses the 1st free throw67-63
03:26N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Timothy Thornburg67-63
03:10N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Clifford Richardson - foul #1 on Clifford Richardson, team foul #767-63
SubsN. Kentucky
John Brand (SG)
Sherwood Stutts
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Joseph Trollinger (SG), Peter Haines (C)
Garfield Mena, Bryan Losh
 
03:10N. KentuckyRalph Cotton makes the 1st free throw68-63
03:10N. KentuckyRalph Cotton misses the 2nd free throw68-63
03:10Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans gets the rebound68-63
02:53Missouri, St. LouisClifford Richardson drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Gustavo Valenzuela68-66
02:53N. KentuckyN. Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)68-66
SubsN. Kentucky
Aaron Higgins (SG), Michael Murphy (C)
John Brand, Timothy Thornburg
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Garfield Mena (PG), Dino Rizzo (SF), Bryan Losh (C)
Joseph Trollinger, Gustavo Valenzuela, Peter Haines
 
02:39N. KentuckyRalph Cotton comes up short on the jumper in the lane68-66
02:38N. KentuckyMichael Murphy can't tip it in68-66
02:36Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo pulls down the rebound68-66
02:17Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans misses short on a floater from just outside the lane68-66
02:15N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Michael Murphy68-66
01:54N. KentuckyRodney Howe misses the floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Clifford Richardson - foul #2 on Clifford Richardson, team foul #868-66
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis
Scott Whitaker (SG)
Clifford Richardson
 
01:54N. KentuckyRodney Howe makes the 1st free throw69-66
01:54N. KentuckyRodney Howe makes the 2nd free throw70-66
01:35Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range70-66
01:34Missouri, St. LouisThe offensive rebound goes to Dino Rizzo70-66
01:23Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing70-69
01:14N. KentuckyAaron Higgins connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner73-69
00:58Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo connects on the floater from the right wing73-71
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMissouri, St. LouisMissouri, St. Louis is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
00:29N. KentuckyMichael Murphy drills a floater from the right side75-71
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMissouri, St. LouisMissouri, St. Louis is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
00:24Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing75-71
00:23N. KentuckyRalph Cotton snags the defensive board75-71
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMissouri, St. LouisMissouri, St. Louis is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:20N. KentuckyRalph Cotton is fouled in the backcourt by Garfield Mena - foul #4 on Garfield Mena, team foul #975-71
SubsN. Kentucky
Gerald McCandless (PF)
Rodney Howe
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
00:20N. KentuckyRalph Cotton makes the 1st free throw76-71
00:20N. KentuckyRalph Cotton makes the 2nd free throw77-71
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) 
Game PlanMissouri, St. LouisMissouri, St. Louis is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:14Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away77-71
00:12N. KentuckyGerald McCandless grabs the board77-71
00:11N. KentuckyScott Whitaker is called for the reach on Gerald McCandless in the backcourt - foul #1 on Scott Whitaker, team foul #1077-71
SubsN. Kentucky
Sherwood Stutts (PG), Rodney Howe (C)
Bill Holoman, Michael Murphy
 
SubsMissouri, St. Louis 
00:11N. KentuckyGerald McCandless misses the 1st free throw77-71
00:11N. KentuckyGerald McCandless misses the 2nd free throw77-71
00:11Missouri, St. LouisBryan Losh pulls down the rebound77-71
00:05Missouri, St. LouisGarfield Mena can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away77-71
00:04Missouri, St. LouisRobert Evans pulls down the offensive rebound77-71
00:01Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo misses the 3 pointer from the right wing77-71
00:00Missouri, St. LouisDino Rizzo pulls down the offensive rebound77-71