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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Final -
7/16/2025
66
  1 2 OT1 F
Villanova 27 22 17 66
St. John's 21 28 10 59
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDoug Edmond 27 4-7 0-0 2-3 1 3 1 2 0 3 4 10
pfHerbert Merkle 32 5-9 0-0 2-5 3 6 1 1 2 0 2 12
sfDima Zigomalas 39 5-10 3-8 3-4 1 5 2 2 0 1 2 16
pgPeter Markham 28 2-5 1-4 4-6 0 1 4 0 0 1 3 9
pgRobert Weber 37 5-13 4-9 0-0 0 0 2 2 1 0 3 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgBrian Maxey 23 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2
cRobert Jackson 18 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 0
sfPaul Wright 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3 2 0 1 0 2 0
sgJames McPeak 8 1-1 0-0 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 225 23-46 8-21 12-21 7 24 14 8 5 7 17 66
Percentages   .500 .381 .571                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBrian Tinsley 36 5-11 0-0 3-4 1 11 0 1 1 0 3 13
cKenneth Nez 33 9-11 0-0 6-7 2 9 0 1 2 2 2 24
sfFrank Baker 39 1-3 1-3 0-0 2 3 2 2 0 0 0 3
pgJustin Ferris 32 3-10 3-8 1-2 1 1 2 2 0 0 5 10
pgDavid Dwyer 38 0-2 0-1 2-2 0 0 8 3 0 0 0 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgChadwick Palmore 15 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1
cChristopher Albert 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0 1 1 1 0
cRussell Plemmons 8 3-4 0-0 0-2 1 2 0 1 0 0 3 6
cDavid Christenson 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
sgRobert Scott 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
cWilliam Langley 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 225 21-42 4-12 13-19 8 30 13 12 4 3 17 59
Percentages   .500 .333 .684                

VU
27
8-17
4-9
7-11
3
8
5
4
3
2
8
8
12
2
3
0
39
15-29
4-12
5-10
4
16
9
4
2
5
9
18
6
4
2
5
66
23-46
8-21
12-21
7
24
14
8
5
7
17
26
18
6
5
5
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
SJU
21
7-17
1-5
6-8
6
14
3
8
2
1
8
10
3
8
0
4
38
14-25
3-7
7-11
2
16
10
4
2
2
9
18
4
5
0
3
59
21-42
4-12
13-19
8
30
13
12
4
3
17
28
7
13
0
7
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Dima Zigomalas Villanova
16 Points, 5 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh)
 SG - Peter Markham (fresh)
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fresh)
 C - Doug Edmond (fresh)
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh)
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh)
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fresh)
 C - Brian Tinsley (fresh)
 
20:00St. John'sBrian Tinsley wins the tip0-0
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
19:41St. John'sKenneth Nez knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Dwyer0-2
19:16VillanovaPeter Markham is open and buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Doug Edmond3-2
19:12St. John'sDavid Dwyer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt3-2
18:57VillanovaHerbert Merkle knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Robert Weber5-2
18:34St. John'sJustin Ferris is fouled on the floor by Peter Markham - foul #1 on Peter Markham, team foul #15-2
18:11St. John'sBrian Tinsley is hacked by Doug Edmond - foul #1 on Doug Edmond, team foul #25-2
17:57St. John'sJustin Ferris can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing5-2
17:55St. John'sJustin Ferris snags the offensive board5-2
17:37St. John'sKenneth Nez misses the driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Peter Markham - foul #2 on Peter Markham, team foul #35-2
SubsVillanova
Brian Maxey (SG)
Peter Markham
 
SubsSt. John's 
17:37St. John'sKenneth Nez makes the 1st free throw5-3
17:37St. John'sKenneth Nez makes the 2nd free throw5-4
17:10VillanovaDoug Edmond misses short on a shot in the paint5-4
17:09VillanovaHerbert Merkle pulls down the offensive rebound5-4
16:55VillanovaDoug Edmond's pass is off the mark and out of bounds5-4
16:29St. John'sBrian Tinsley is hacked by Doug Edmond - foul #2 on Doug Edmond, team foul #45-4
SubsVillanova
Robert Jackson (C)
Doug Edmond
 
SubsSt. John's 
16:11St. John'sJustin Ferris clanks a 3 from the left wing5-4
16:09St. John'sKenneth Nez tips it in5-6
15:41VillanovaHerbert Merkle comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Brian Tinsley - foul #1 on Brian Tinsley, team foul #15-6
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
Russell Plemmons (PF), Christopher Albert (C)
Kenneth Nez, Brian Tinsley
 
15:41VillanovaHerbert Merkle misses the 1st free throw5-6
15:41VillanovaHerbert Merkle makes the 2nd free throw6-6
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Maxey (fresh)
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Robert Jackson (fresh)
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh)
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - Russell Plemmons (fresh)
 C - Christopher Albert (fresh)
 
15:21St. John'sRussell Plemmons knocks in the fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from David Dwyer6-8
15:05VillanovaRobert Weber can't connect on a shot from the right side6-8
15:04St. John'sChristopher Albert grabs the defensive rebound6-8
14:38St. John'sRobert Jackson picks off the pass by Russell Plemmons6-8
14:12VillanovaChristopher Albert swats the shot by Robert Weber6-8
14:10St. John'sRussell Plemmons grabs the board6-8
13:48St. John'sJustin Ferris misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away6-8
13:46St. John'sRussell Plemmons tips it in6-10
13:22VillanovaRobert Weber misses the 3 pointer from the left corner6-10
13:20VillanovaDima Zigomalas tips it back up and in8-10
12:58St. John'sHerbert Merkle steals it from Frank Baker8-10
12:44VillanovaDima Zigomalas misses long on a fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by Russell Plemmons - foul #1 on Russell Plemmons, team foul #28-10
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Paul Wright (PF)
Robert Weber, Herbert Merkle
 
SubsSt. John's
Robert Scott (PG), Chadwick Palmore (SG), David Christenson (SF), Kenneth Nez (PF), Brian Tinsley (C)
David Dwyer, Justin Ferris, Frank Baker, Russell Plemmons, Christopher Albert
 
12:44VillanovaDima Zigomalas makes the 1st free throw9-10
12:44VillanovaDima Zigomalas makes the 2nd free throw10-10
12:29St. John'sKenneth Nez can't connect on a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Paul Wright - foul #1 on Paul Wright, team foul #510-10
12:29St. John'sKenneth Nez makes the 1st free throw10-11
12:29St. John'sKenneth Nez makes the 2nd free throw10-12
12:01VillanovaDima Zigomalas is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a floater from close range but he's hacked by David Christenson - foul #1 on David Christenson, team foul #310-12
12:01VillanovaDima Zigomalas makes the 1st free throw11-12
12:01VillanovaDima Zigomalas misses the 2nd free throw11-12
12:01St. John'sBrian Tinsley pulls down the rebound11-12
11:40St. John'sRobert Scott loses the ball out of bounds11-12
LineupVillanova
 PG - James McPeak (fresh)
 SG - Brian Maxey (fairly fresh)
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Paul Wright (fresh)
 C - Robert Jackson (fairly fresh)
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Robert Scott (fresh)
 SG - Chadwick Palmore (fresh)
 SF - David Christenson (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fresh) 8 pts.
 C - Brian Tinsley (fresh)
 
11:16VillanovaDima Zigomalas works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner11-12
11:15St. John'sThe rebound goes to Brian Tinsley11-12
10:56St. John'sRobert Scott is fouled on the floor by Dima Zigomalas - foul #1 on Dima Zigomalas, team foul #611-12
SubsVillanova
Robert Weber (PG)
James McPeak
 
SubsSt. John's
David Dwyer (PG), Frank Baker (SF)
Robert Scott, David Christenson
 
10:32St. John'sDima Zigomalas swats the short shot by Brian Tinsley11-12
10:31St. John'sFrank Baker grabs the offensive board11-12
10:06St. John'sFrank Baker clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away11-12
10:05VillanovaPaul Wright grabs the defensive rebound11-12
09:41VillanovaRobert Weber misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner11-12
09:40St. John'sThe rebound goes to Brian Tinsley11-12
09:36St. John'sDavid Dwyer misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side11-12
09:35VillanovaThe rebound goes to Paul Wright11-12
09:20VillanovaDima Zigomalas misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing11-12
09:18St. John'sKenneth Nez grabs the defensive rebound11-12
08:49St. John'sKenneth Nez scores on a jump hook in the paint11-14
08:24VillanovaRobert Weber knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away14-14
08:05St. John'sRobert Jackson blocks the short jumper by Kenneth Nez14-14
08:03VillanovaRobert Jackson grabs the defensive rebound14-14
07:36VillanovaRobert Jackson is hacked by Brian Tinsley - foul #2 on Brian Tinsley, team foul #414-14
SubsVillanova
Herbert Merkle (PF)
Paul Wright
 
SubsSt. John's
Justin Ferris (SG), Russell Plemmons (PF), Christopher Albert (C)
Chadwick Palmore, Kenneth Nez, Brian Tinsley
 
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Maxey (fairly fresh)
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (tiring) 5 pts.
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Robert Jackson (fairly fresh)
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh)
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - Russell Plemmons (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Christopher Albert (fresh)
 
07:10VillanovaRussell Plemmons is called for the reach on Herbert Merkle - foul #2 on Russell Plemmons, team foul #514-14
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
Robert Scott (PG), William Langley (PF)
David Dwyer, Russell Plemmons
 
06:54VillanovaChristopher Albert steals it from Herbert Merkle14-14
06:25St. John'sJustin Ferris throws a bad pass out of bounds14-14
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Peter Markham (SG), Doug Edmond (C)
Robert Weber, Brian Maxey, Robert Jackson
 
SubsSt. John's
Chadwick Palmore (SG), Russell Plemmons (PF)
Robert Scott, William Langley
 
06:05VillanovaDoug Edmond banks in the layup and he's fouled by Russell Plemmons - foul #3 on Russell Plemmons, team foul #616-14
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
David Dwyer (PG), Kenneth Nez (PF)
Chadwick Palmore, Russell Plemmons
 
06:05VillanovaDoug Edmond makes the free throw17-14
05:45St. John'sJustin Ferris's pass is off the mark and out of bounds17-14
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
Brian Tinsley (C)
Christopher Albert
 
05:22VillanovaHerbert Merkle hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Kenneth Nez - foul #1 on Kenneth Nez, team foul #717-14
SubsVillanova
Robert Weber (PG)
James McPeak
 
SubsSt. John's
David Christenson (SF)
Frank Baker
 
05:22VillanovaHerbert Merkle misses the 1st free throw17-14
05:22VillanovaHerbert Merkle makes the 2nd free throw18-14
05:06St. John'sBrian Tinsley is called for traveling18-14
04:46VillanovaJustin Ferris is called for the reach on Peter Markham - foul #1 on Justin Ferris, team foul #818-14
04:46VillanovaPeter Markham makes the 1st free throw19-14
04:46VillanovaPeter Markham misses the 2nd free throw19-14
04:46St. John'sBrian Tinsley snags the defensive board19-14
04:17St. John'sJustin Ferris scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by David Dwyer19-17
03:57VillanovaRobert Weber travels with the ball19-17
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
Frank Baker (SF)
David Christenson
 
03:35St. John'sJustin Ferris hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Doug Edmond - foul #3 on Doug Edmond, team foul #719-17
SubsVillanova
Paul Wright (PF), Robert Jackson (C)
Herbert Merkle, Doug Edmond
 
SubsSt. John's
William Langley (PF)
Kenneth Nez
 
03:35St. John'sJustin Ferris misses the 1st free throw19-17
03:35St. John'sJustin Ferris makes the 2nd free throw19-18
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Peter Markham (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (tiring) 5 pts.
 PF - Paul Wright (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Robert Jackson (fresh)
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - William Langley (fresh)
 C - Brian Tinsley (fresh) 4 reb.
 
03:12VillanovaDima Zigomalas's pass is intercepted by Brian Tinsley19-18
02:56St. John'sBrian Tinsley misses short on a jumpshot from the right side19-18
02:54St. John'sWilliam Langley can't tip it in19-18
02:53VillanovaThe rebound goes to Robert Jackson19-18
02:47VillanovaDima Zigomalas drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Paul Wright22-18
02:32St. John'sDavid Dwyer can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner22-18
02:31St. John'sBrian Tinsley tips it back up and in22-20
02:03VillanovaRobert Weber scores on a driving attempt in the paint set up by Paul Wright24-20
01:41St. John'sPaul Wright steps in front of the Frank Baker pass24-20
01:12VillanovaRobert Weber connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Robert Jackson27-20
00:43St. John'sRobert Jackson is called for the reach on Brian Tinsley - foul #1 on Robert Jackson, team foul #827-20
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Brian Maxey (SF), Herbert Merkle (PF)
Robert Weber, Dima Zigomalas, Paul Wright
 
SubsSt. John's
Robert Scott (PG), Chadwick Palmore (SG), Kenneth Nez (PF)
David Dwyer, Justin Ferris, William Langley
 
00:43St. John'sBrian Tinsley makes the 1st free throw27-21
00:43St. John'sBrian Tinsley misses the 2nd free throw27-21
00:43VillanovaHerbert Merkle grabs the board27-21
00:18VillanovaHerbert Merkle hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket27-21
00:16VillanovaThe offensive rebound goes to Robert Jackson27-21
00:01VillanovaPeter Markham misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away27-21
00:00St. John'sKenneth Nez gets the rebound27-21
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Peter Markham (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Doug Edmond (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Brian Tinsley (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
20:00VillanovaDima Zigomalas inbounds the ball27-21
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
19:37VillanovaRobert Weber misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner27-21
19:35St. John'sKenneth Nez grabs the board27-21
19:14St. John'sPeter Markham blocks the short jumper by Brian Tinsley27-21
19:12VillanovaDima Zigomalas snags the defensive board27-21
18:51VillanovaHerbert Merkle hits a shot from close range on a great pass from Peter Markham29-21
18:35St. John'sJustin Ferris misses badly on a 3 from straight away29-21
18:33VillanovaHerbert Merkle grabs the defensive rebound29-21
18:08VillanovaKenneth Nez steals the ball from Dima Zigomalas29-21
17:47St. John'sBrian Tinsley knocks in the runner from close range on a nice dish by Frank Baker29-23
17:25VillanovaDoug Edmond knocks in the fadeaway in the paint set up by Peter Markham31-23
17:08St. John'sDavid Dwyer is hacked by Robert Weber - foul #1 on Robert Weber, team foul #131-23
16:48St. John'sThe jump hook by Brian Tinsley is blocked by Doug Edmond31-23
16:46St. John'sKenneth Nez tips it in31-25
16:21VillanovaThe jump hook by Robert Weber is blocked by Kenneth Nez31-25
16:19St. John'sBrian Tinsley snags the defensive board31-25
16:01St. John'sBrian Tinsley knocks in the jump hook from the right block set up by Justin Ferris31-27
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Peter Markham (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Doug Edmond (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Brian Tinsley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 
15:34VillanovaHerbert Merkle connects on the runner from the left block on a nice dish by Peter Markham33-27
15:16St. John'sJustin Ferris misses the 3 pointer from the left corner33-27
15:14VillanovaDoug Edmond grabs the board33-27
15:07VillanovaKenneth Nez denies the turnaround by Herbert Merkle33-27
15:06VillanovaDoug Edmond pulls down the offensive rebound33-27
14:48VillanovaDima Zigomalas is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3 from straight away33-27
14:47St. John'sBrian Tinsley gets the rebound33-27
14:19St. John'sDoug Edmond swats the layup by Brian Tinsley33-27
14:17VillanovaDima Zigomalas snags the defensive board33-27
13:59VillanovaRobert Weber's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-27
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Brian Maxey (SG), Paul Wright (PF), Robert Jackson (C)
Robert Weber, Peter Markham, Herbert Merkle, Doug Edmond
 
SubsSt. John's
Robert Scott (PG), Chadwick Palmore (SG), David Christenson (SF), Russell Plemmons (PF), Christopher Albert (C)
David Dwyer, Justin Ferris, Frank Baker, Kenneth Nez, Brian Tinsley
 
13:38St. John'sDavid Christenson is hacked by Dima Zigomalas - foul #2 on Dima Zigomalas, team foul #233-27
13:23St. John'sRussell Plemmons hits the finger roll on a great pass from Robert Scott33-29
12:54VillanovaDima Zigomalas buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Brian Maxey36-29
12:29St. John'sRussell Plemmons misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Paul Wright - foul #2 on Paul Wright, team foul #336-29
SubsVillanova
Robert Weber (PG)
James McPeak
 
SubsSt. John's
David Dwyer (PG), Frank Baker (SF)
Robert Scott, David Christenson
 
12:29St. John'sRussell Plemmons misses the 1st free throw36-29
12:29St. John'sRussell Plemmons misses the 2nd free throw36-29
12:29VillanovaThe rebound goes to Robert Jackson36-29
12:11VillanovaDima Zigomalas misses the 3 from the left wing36-29
12:09St. John'sChristopher Albert snags the defensive board36-29
11:40St. John'sRobert Jackson blocks the short jumper by Russell Plemmons36-29
11:38VillanovaDima Zigomalas snags the defensive board36-29
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Maxey (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Paul Wright (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Robert Jackson (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Chadwick Palmore (fresh)
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh)
 PF - Russell Plemmons (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Christopher Albert (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:21VillanovaPaul Wright is fouled on the floor by Christopher Albert - foul #1 on Christopher Albert, team foul #136-29
SubsVillanova
Peter Markham (SG), Herbert Merkle (PF), Doug Edmond (C)
Dima Zigomalas, Paul Wright, Robert Jackson
 
SubsSt. John's
Justin Ferris (SG), Kenneth Nez (PF), Brian Tinsley (C)
Chadwick Palmore, Russell Plemmons, Christopher Albert
 
11:01VillanovaHerbert Merkle comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing36-29
11:00VillanovaBrian Maxey tips it home38-29
10:31St. John'sKenneth Nez connects on the floater near the basket on a great pass from David Dwyer38-31
10:15VillanovaRobert Weber makes the 3 from the right corner41-31
09:46St. John'sKenneth Nez connects on the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from David Dwyer41-33
09:23VillanovaHerbert Merkle clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane41-33
09:22VillanovaThe offensive rebound goes to Herbert Merkle41-33
09:07VillanovaKenneth Nez steals the ball from Doug Edmond41-33
08:45St. John'sJustin Ferris comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing41-33
08:44VillanovaBrian Maxey snags the defensive board41-33
08:22VillanovaRobert Weber splits the doubleteam and buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Herbert Merkle44-33
08:20St. John'sDavid Dwyer is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Weber - foul #2 on Robert Weber, team foul #444-33
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Dima Zigomalas (SF), Paul Wright (PF)
Robert Weber, Brian Maxey, Herbert Merkle
 
SubsSt. John's
Chadwick Palmore (SG), Christopher Albert (C)
David Dwyer, Brian Tinsley
 
08:04St. John'sJustin Ferris hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing44-33
08:03VillanovaPaul Wright grabs the defensive rebound44-33
07:47VillanovaJames McPeak can't connect on a runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Justin Ferris - foul #2 on Justin Ferris, team foul #244-33
SubsVillanova
Robert Jackson (C)
Doug Edmond
 
SubsSt. John's
David Christenson (SF)
Frank Baker
 
07:47VillanovaJames McPeak misses the 1st free throw44-33
07:47VillanovaJames McPeak makes the 2nd free throw45-33
07:19St. John'sKenneth Nez hits a floater in the paint set up by Justin Ferris45-35
LineupVillanova
 PG - James McPeak (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Peter Markham (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Paul Wright (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Robert Jackson (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Chadwick Palmore (fresh)
 SF - David Christenson (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Christopher Albert (fresh) 2 reb.
 
06:57VillanovaRobert Jackson is called for 5 seconds45-35
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
David Dwyer (PG), Frank Baker (SF), Russell Plemmons (PF), Brian Tinsley (C)
Justin Ferris, David Christenson, Kenneth Nez, Christopher Albert
 
06:37St. John'sDavid Dwyer is called for traveling45-35
SubsVillanova
Robert Weber (PG), Herbert Merkle (PF), Doug Edmond (C)
James McPeak, Paul Wright, Robert Jackson
 
SubsSt. John's 
06:22VillanovaDima Zigomalas clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner45-35
06:20VillanovaHerbert Merkle hits the follow up shot47-35
05:52St. John'sBrian Tinsley hits a pull-up jumper from the left side47-37
05:28VillanovaPeter Markham misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner47-37
05:26St. John'sFrank Baker snags the defensive board47-37
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
04:57St. John'sChadwick Palmore misses short on a jump hook near the basket but he's hacked by Peter Markham - foul #3 on Peter Markham, team foul #547-37
SubsVillanova
Brian Maxey (SG)
Peter Markham
 
SubsSt. John's
Kenneth Nez (PF)
Russell Plemmons
 
04:57St. John'sChadwick Palmore makes the 1st free throw47-38
04:57St. John'sChadwick Palmore misses the 2nd free throw47-38
04:57VillanovaHerbert Merkle grabs the board47-38
04:34VillanovaDoug Edmond is wide open but clanks a jumper from the free throw line47-38
04:32St. John'sBrian Tinsley pulls down the rebound47-38
04:11St. John'sBrian Tinsley knocks in the jump hook in the lane47-40
03:48VillanovaDoug Edmond is open but misses the lay-in47-40
03:46St. John'sKenneth Nez gets the rebound47-40
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
03:29St. John'sKenneth Nez misses the jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Herbert Merkle - foul #1 on Herbert Merkle, team foul #647-40
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Paul Wright (PF), Robert Jackson (C)
Robert Weber, Herbert Merkle, Doug Edmond
 
SubsSt. John's
Justin Ferris (PG), David Christenson (SF), Christopher Albert (C)
David Dwyer, Frank Baker, Brian Tinsley
 
03:29St. John'sKenneth Nez makes the 1st free throw47-41
03:29St. John'sKenneth Nez makes the 2nd free throw47-42
03:02VillanovaJames McPeak hits the finger roll set up by Dima Zigomalas out of the doubleteam and he's fouled by Chadwick Palmore - foul #1 on Chadwick Palmore, team foul #349-42
SubsVillanova 
SubsSt. John's
Robert Scott (PG)
Chadwick Palmore
 
03:02VillanovaJames McPeak misses the free throw49-42
03:02St. John'sChristopher Albert snags the defensive board49-42
LineupVillanova
 PG - James McPeak (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Brian Maxey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Paul Wright (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Robert Jackson (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - Robert Scott (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Christenson (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fresh) 20 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Christopher Albert (fresh) 3 reb.
 
03:00St. John'sSt. John's calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)49-42
SubsVillanova
Robert Weber (PG), Herbert Merkle (PF), Doug Edmond (C)
James McPeak, Paul Wright, Robert Jackson
 
SubsSt. John's
David Dwyer (PG), Frank Baker (SF), Brian Tinsley (C)
Robert Scott, David Christenson, Christopher Albert
 
02:37St. John'sJustin Ferris connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by David Dwyer49-45
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
02:11VillanovaRobert Weber misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner49-45
02:09St. John'sThe rebound goes to Brian Tinsley49-45
01:45St. John'sBrian Tinsley is fouled on the floor by Herbert Merkle - foul #2 on Herbert Merkle, team foul #749-45
SubsVillanova
Peter Markham (SG)
Brian Maxey
 
SubsSt. John's 
01:45St. John'sBrian Tinsley makes the 1st free throw49-46
01:45St. John'sBrian Tinsley makes the 2nd free throw49-47
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
01:23VillanovaRobert Weber splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing49-47
01:21St. John'sBrian Tinsley gets the rebound49-47
00:57St. John'sKenneth Nez hits a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from David Dwyer49-49
00:36VillanovaPeter Markham misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away49-49
00:35St. John'sKenneth Nez snags the defensive board49-49
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
00:11St. John'sThe short jumper by Kenneth Nez is denied by Doug Edmond49-49
00:10VillanovaDima Zigomalas grabs the board49-49
00:10VillanovaVillanova calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)49-49
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
00:00VillanovaJustin Ferris is called for the reach on Peter Markham - foul #3 on Justin Ferris, team foul #449-49
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Peter Markham (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Doug Edmond (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 7 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fresh) 22 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Tinsley (fresh) 13 pts. 10 reb.
 
05:00VillanovaDoug Edmond wins the tip49-49
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
04:34VillanovaDoug Edmond buries a runner in the lane set up by Dima Zigomalas out of the doubleteam51-49
04:10St. John'sDavid Dwyer is hacked by Robert Weber - foul #3 on Robert Weber, team foul #851-49
SubsVillanova
Brian Maxey (SF)
Dima Zigomalas
 
SubsSt. John's 
04:10St. John'sDavid Dwyer makes the 1st free throw51-50
04:10St. John'sDavid Dwyer makes the 2nd free throw51-51
03:46VillanovaPeter Markham hits a jumpshot from the free throw line53-51
03:27St. John'sJustin Ferris drills a 3 from the right wing53-54
03:05VillanovaDoug Edmond is hacked by Brian Tinsley - foul #3 on Brian Tinsley, team foul #553-54
02:50VillanovaDoug Edmond is open and scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane55-54
02:21St. John'sKenneth Nez loses the dribble to Herbert Merkle55-54
02:04VillanovaHerbert Merkle scores on a shot from the right block and he's hacked by Kenneth Nez - foul #2 on Kenneth Nez, team foul #657-54
SubsVillanova
Dima Zigomalas (SF)
Brian Maxey
 
SubsSt. John's 
02:04VillanovaHerbert Merkle misses the free throw57-54
02:04St. John'sKenneth Nez grabs the defensive rebound57-54
01:40St. John'sKenneth Nez knocks in the jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Frank Baker57-56
01:18VillanovaDima Zigomalas buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Peter Markham60-56
00:55St. John'sKenneth Nez is hacked by Doug Edmond - foul #4 on Doug Edmond, team foul #960-56
00:55St. John'sKenneth Nez misses the 1st free throw60-56
00:55VillanovaDoug Edmond grabs the board60-56
LineupVillanova
 PG - Robert Weber (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Peter Markham (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Dima Zigomalas (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Herbert Merkle (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Doug Edmond (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupSt. John's
 PG - David Dwyer (fresh) 2 pts. 7 ast.
 SG - Justin Ferris (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Frank Baker (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Kenneth Nez (fairly fresh) 24 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Tinsley (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf.
 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:53VillanovaDoug Edmond is fouled in the backcourt by Justin Ferris - foul #4 on Justin Ferris, team foul #760-56
00:53VillanovaDoug Edmond makes the 1st free throw61-56
00:53VillanovaDoug Edmond misses the 2nd free throw61-56
00:53St. John'sKenneth Nez grabs the defensive rebound61-56
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:38St. John'sBrian Tinsley misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane61-56
00:37VillanovaThe rebound goes to Peter Markham61-56
00:36VillanovaPeter Markham is hacked by Justin Ferris in the backcourt - foul #5 on Justin Ferris, team foul #861-56
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Paul Wright (PF)
Robert Weber, Herbert Merkle
 
SubsSt. John's
Chadwick Palmore (SG)
Justin Ferris
 
00:36VillanovaPeter Markham makes the 1st free throw62-56
00:36VillanovaPeter Markham makes the 2nd free throw63-56
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:30St. John'sFrank Baker misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner63-56
00:29St. John'sFrank Baker gets the offensive rebound63-56
00:25St. John'sFrank Baker scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from David Dwyer63-59
00:25VillanovaVillanova calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)63-59
SubsVillanova
Robert Weber (PG), Herbert Merkle (PF)
James McPeak, Paul Wright
 
SubsSt. John's 
00:22VillanovaChadwick Palmore is called for the reach on Peter Markham in the backcourt - foul #2 on Chadwick Palmore, team foul #963-59
00:22VillanovaPeter Markham makes the 1st free throw64-59
00:22VillanovaPeter Markham misses the 2nd free throw64-59
00:22St. John'sBrian Tinsley grabs the board64-59
00:16St. John'sRobert Weber steals it from Chadwick Palmore64-59
00:13VillanovaDima Zigomalas lays it in set up by Robert Weber66-59
00:07St. John'sDavid Dwyer is called for traveling66-59
SubsVillanova
James McPeak (PG), Paul Wright (PF)
Robert Weber, Herbert Merkle
 
SubsSt. John's 
Game PlanVillanovaVillanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSt. John'sSt. John's is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00VillanovaJames McPeak runs out the clock66-59