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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Postseason Invitational Round 1 Naismith
Final -
7/21/2025
52
  1 2 F
Middle Tenn. State 23 29 52
Rutgers 34 35 69
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam Houston 19 1-5 0-0 0-0 3 7 1 1 0 0 2 2
pfAlan Kelly 21 3-7 0-2 0-1 2 4 0 1 0 0 3 6
sfRobert Carr 22 3-11 1-5 0-0 2 6 1 2 1 0 2 7
sgMichael Saulter 23 3-10 2-7 1-2 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 9
pgJames Wilkerson 22 1-2 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJohn Williamson 21 3-7 0-0 0-1 4 7 1 2 0 0 4 6
pfRobert Snowden 19 2-5 0-1 1-1 1 6 1 2 0 1 0 5
sfStanton Cherry 19 1-4 0-2 0-0 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 2
pgDustin Henault 18 4-10 1-3 1-2 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 10
sgJustin Brown 8 0-2 0-0 2-2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2
pfDwayne Bounds 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
sfDean Comes 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 21-63 5-21 5-9 16 38 7 15 5 1 13 52
Percentages   .333 .238 .556                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cHenry Cortes 23 3-7 0-0 1-2 3 13 1 2 1 0 0 7
pfJonathon Thorpe 24 2-6 0-0 2-2 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 6
sgMark Millsap 23 2-4 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 5
sgKevin Benjamin 24 6-16 6-14 0-0 2 8 1 2 1 0 1 18
pgJohn Escoto 24 4-7 2-5 0-0 1 3 4 2 0 0 2 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharles Sanders 17 2-4 0-0 3-4 1 5 0 2 0 0 3 7
sgCurtis Montgomery 16 4-4 0-0 0-1 1 3 2 0 2 0 0 8
pfRobert Black 16 3-4 0-0 0-2 1 2 1 2 0 0 2 6
pgCharles St. George 16 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 2
sfSteven Lessman 14 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 2 4 0 0 1 0 0
sfMatthew Montgomery 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 27-57 9-23 6-11 11 41 16 13 5 1 13 69
Percentages   .474 .391 .545                

MTSU
23
10-29
2-7
1-4
7
18
4
9
2
0
5
12
2
10
3
7
29
11-34
3-14
4-5
9
20
3
6
3
1
8
14
10
7
4
18
52
21-63
5-21
5-9
16
38
7
15
5
1
13
26
12
17
7
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
RU
34
12-25
6-12
4-6
3
18
8
6
4
1
6
6
7
2
8
8
35
15-32
3-11
2-5
8
23
8
7
1
0
7
22
4
12
2
15
69
27-57
9-23
6-11
11
41
16
13
5
1
13
28
11
14
10
23
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Kevin Benjamin Rutgers
18 Points, 8 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fresh)
 SG - Michael Saulter (fresh)
 SF - Robert Carr (fresh)
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh)
 C - William Houston (fresh)
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Escoto (fresh)
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh)
 SF - Mark Millsap (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh)
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh)
 
20:00Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-3) 
19:35Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-0
19:15RutgersKevin Benjamin misses the 3 pointer from straight away0-0
19:14Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:08Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-0
18:49RutgersKevin Benjamin scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-3
18:37Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr can't connect on a 3 from the right corner0-3
18:36RutgersHenry Cortes gets the rebound0-3
18:20RutgersKevin Benjamin misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing0-3
18:18RutgersHenry Cortes can't tip it in0-3
18:16RutgersKevin Benjamin can't tip it in0-3
18:15RutgersHenry Cortes pulls down the offensive rebound0-3
18:03RutgersHenry Cortes buries a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by John Escoto0-5
17:51Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3 from the left wing0-5
17:49RutgersHenry Cortes grabs the defensive rebound0-5
17:32RutgersKevin Benjamin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-5
17:28Middle Tenn. StateKevin Benjamin steals it from James Wilkerson in the backcourt0-5
17:15RutgersKevin Benjamin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-5
16:57Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr's pass out of the doubleteam is intercepted by Mark Millsap0-5
16:28RutgersJonathon Thorpe misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side0-5
16:27Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston grabs the board0-5
16:09Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly travels with the ball0-5
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Justin Brown (SG), Stanton Cherry (SF), John Williamson (PF), Robert Snowden (C)
James Wilkerson, Michael Saulter, Robert Carr, Alan Kelly, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers 
15:56RutgersHenry Cortes hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane0-5
15:55Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry gets the rebound0-5
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dustin Henault (fresh)
 SG - Justin Brown (fresh)
 SF - Stanton Cherry (fresh)
 PF - John Williamson (fresh)
 C - Robert Snowden (fresh)
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Escoto (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Mark Millsap (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh)
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:37Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden misses the lay-in0-5
15:35RutgersHenry Cortes pulls down the rebound0-5
15:15RutgersKevin Benjamin scores on a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by John Escoto0-8
15:09Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden can't connect on a turnaround near the basket0-8
15:08RutgersJonathon Thorpe grabs the board0-8
14:53RutgersJustin Brown steals it from Henry Cortes0-8
14:31Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson drills a runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Robert Snowden and he's fouled by Jonathon Thorpe - foul #1 on Jonathon Thorpe, team foul #12-8
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Wilkerson (PG), Michael Saulter (SG), Robert Carr (SF), William Houston (C)
Dustin Henault, Justin Brown, Stanton Cherry, Robert Snowden
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG), Curtis Montgomery (SG), Steven Lessman (SF), Robert Black (PF), Charles Sanders (C)
John Escoto, Kevin Benjamin, Mark Millsap, Jonathon Thorpe, Henry Cortes
 
14:31Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson misses the free throw2-8
14:31RutgersThe rebound goes to Charles Sanders2-8
14:11RutgersRobert Black drills a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Charles St. George2-10
13:44Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away2-10
13:43Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston hits the follow up shot4-10
13:24RutgersCharles Sanders blows the layup but he's hacked by William Houston - foul #1 on William Houston, team foul #14-10
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Alan Kelly (PF)
John Williamson
 
SubsRutgers
Kevin Benjamin (SG), Jonathon Thorpe (PF)
Curtis Montgomery, Robert Black
 
13:24RutgersCharles Sanders makes the 1st free throw4-11
13:24RutgersCharles Sanders makes the 2nd free throw4-12
13:16Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly blows the dunk4-12
13:15Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter hits the follow up shot6-12
12:56RutgersKevin Benjamin buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Steven Lessman6-15
12:44Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr evades the doubleteam and hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by William Houston9-15
12:20RutgersCharles Sanders drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Charles St. George9-17
11:58Middle Tenn. StateSteven Lessman blocks the short jumper by Robert Carr9-17
11:57Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston grabs the offensive rebound9-17
11:50Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter clanks a jumpshot from the left wing9-17
11:48Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly grabs the offensive board9-17
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fairly fresh)
 SG - Michael Saulter (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Robert Carr (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh)
 C - William Houston (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - Charles St. George (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Steven Lessman (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh)
 C - Charles Sanders (fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:43Middle Tenn. StateJames Wilkerson is fouled on the floor by Charles St. George - foul #1 on Charles St. George, team foul #29-17
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Stanton Cherry (SG), Robert Snowden (SF), John Williamson (C)
James Wilkerson, Michael Saulter, Robert Carr, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers
John Escoto (PG), Mark Millsap (SF), Henry Cortes (C)
Charles St. George, Steven Lessman, Charles Sanders
 
11:24Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side9-17
11:23Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden tips it in11-17
11:19RutgersJohn Escoto makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Kevin Benjamin11-20
11:05Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Williamson13-20
10:51RutgersAlan Kelly is called for the reach on Jonathon Thorpe - foul #1 on Alan Kelly, team foul #213-20
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Michael Saulter (SG)
Alan Kelly
 
SubsRutgers
Curtis Montgomery (SG), Robert Black (PF)
Kevin Benjamin, Jonathon Thorpe
 
10:38RutgersHenry Cortes hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing13-20
10:36Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden grabs the defensive rebound13-20
10:16Middle Tenn. StateHenry Cortes picks off the pass by Michael Saulter13-20
09:59RutgersHenry Cortes clanks a turnaround from close range13-20
09:58Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden pulls down the rebound13-20
09:31Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault misses badly on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Robert Black - foul #1 on Robert Black, team foul #313-20
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Robert Carr (SF), Alan Kelly (PF), William Houston (C)
Stanton Cherry, John Williamson, Robert Snowden
 
SubsRutgers
Kevin Benjamin (SG), Jonathon Thorpe (PF)
Curtis Montgomery, Robert Black
 
09:31Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault makes the 1st free throw14-20
09:31Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault misses the 2nd free throw14-20
09:31RutgersHenry Cortes grabs the defensive rebound14-20
09:16RutgersHenry Cortes is hacked by William Houston - foul #2 on William Houston, team foul #314-20
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Wilkerson (PG), Dwayne Bounds (C)
Dustin Henault, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers 
09:04RutgersJohn Escoto hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner14-20
09:03Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr gets the rebound14-20
08:43Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing14-20
08:42RutgersHenry Cortes pulls down the rebound14-20
08:27RutgersJohn Escoto misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner14-20
08:25Middle Tenn. StateDwayne Bounds gets the rebound14-20
08:10Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly misses long on an open turnaround from close range14-20
08:08RutgersThe rebound goes to Kevin Benjamin14-20
07:52RutgersJohn Escoto is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on John Escoto, team foul #414-20
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Stanton Cherry (SG), John Williamson (C)
Michael Saulter, Dwayne Bounds
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG), Steven Lessman (SF), Charles Sanders (C)
John Escoto, Mark Millsap, Henry Cortes
 
07:37Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds14-20
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Robert Snowden (C)
Alan Kelly
 
SubsRutgers 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fresh)
 SG - Stanton Cherry (fresh)
 SF - Robert Carr (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Williamson (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Robert Snowden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - Charles St. George (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Steven Lessman (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh)
 C - Charles Sanders (fresh) 4 pts.
 
07:14RutgersJonathon Thorpe hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by John Williamson - foul #1 on John Williamson, team foul #414-20
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG)
James Wilkerson
 
SubsRutgers 
07:14RutgersJonathon Thorpe makes the 1st free throw14-21
07:14RutgersJonathon Thorpe makes the 2nd free throw14-22
06:58Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing14-22
06:56RutgersKevin Benjamin snags the defensive board14-22
06:38RutgersJonathon Thorpe is called for traveling14-22
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsRutgers
John Escoto (PG), Mark Millsap (SF)
Charles St. George, Steven Lessman
 
06:23Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault clanks a shot from just outside the lane14-22
06:21RutgersKevin Benjamin pulls down the rebound14-22
06:10RutgersMark Millsap misses long on a floater from the left side14-22
06:08Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson gets the rebound14-22
05:50Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr is hacked by Charles Sanders - foul #1 on Charles Sanders, team foul #514-22
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Wilkerson (PG), Michael Saulter (SG), Alan Kelly (PF)
Dustin Henault, Robert Carr, Robert Snowden
 
SubsRutgers
Robert Black (PF), Henry Cortes (C)
Jonathon Thorpe, Charles Sanders
 
05:44Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry misses the runner from close range14-22
05:42RutgersKevin Benjamin grabs the defensive rebound14-22
05:24RutgersRobert Black comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on John Williamson - foul #2 on John Williamson, team foul #514-22
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Robert Snowden (C)
John Williamson
 
SubsRutgers
Curtis Montgomery (SG)
Kevin Benjamin
 
05:24RutgersRobert Black misses the 1st free throw14-22
05:24RutgersRobert Black misses the 2nd free throw14-22
05:24Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly grabs the defensive rebound14-22
04:55Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly makes the driving attempt from the left block set up by Stanton Cherry and he's hacked by Robert Black - foul #2 on Robert Black, team foul #616-22
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dwayne Bounds (C)
Stanton Cherry
 
SubsRutgers
Steven Lessman (SF), Jonathon Thorpe (PF)
Mark Millsap, Robert Black
 
04:55Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly misses the free throw16-22
04:55RutgersHenry Cortes grabs the board16-22
04:38RutgersJohn Escoto scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane16-24
04:14Middle Tenn. StateJames Wilkerson misses long on a floater from the left wing16-24
04:12Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly tips it in18-24
03:56RutgersHenry Cortes drills a floater from the right wing18-26
03:38Middle Tenn. StateCurtis Montgomery steals it from Robert Snowden18-26
03:35RutgersCurtis Montgomery throws it down18-28
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fairly fresh)
 SG - Michael Saulter (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Robert Snowden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Dwayne Bounds (fresh)
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Escoto (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Curtis Montgomery (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Steven Lessman (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb.
 
03:30Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner21-28
03:10RutgersJohn Escoto connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Henry Cortes21-31
03:00Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter can't connect on a 3 from the right corner21-31
02:59RutgersHenry Cortes grabs the board21-31
02:39RutgersSteven Lessman misses the 3pt shot from straight away21-31
02:38Middle Tenn. StateDwayne Bounds snags the defensive board21-31
02:11Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds21-31
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Stanton Cherry (SG), Robert Carr (SF), John Williamson (PF), William Houston (C)
James Wilkerson, Michael Saulter, Robert Snowden, Alan Kelly, Dwayne Bounds
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG), Kevin Benjamin (SG), Mark Millsap (SF), Robert Black (PF), Charles Sanders (C)
John Escoto, Curtis Montgomery, Steven Lessman, Jonathon Thorpe, Henry Cortes
 
01:51RutgersRobert Carr steps in front of the Charles Sanders pass21-31
01:34Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side21-31
01:32RutgersThe rebound goes to Kevin Benjamin21-31
01:27RutgersKevin Benjamin buries a 3 from the left wing set up by Charles St. George21-34
01:09Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault misses badly on a shot from the right side21-34
01:07Middle Tenn. StateThe offensive rebound goes to John Williamson21-34
00:47Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr makes the contested fadeaway from the left side23-34
00:29RutgersKevin Benjamin hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner23-34
00:28Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston grabs the board23-34
00:01Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left block23-34
00:00RutgersThe rebound goes to Charles Sanders23-34
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fresh)
 SG - Michael Saulter (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Robert Carr (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - William Houston (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Escoto (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Mark Millsap (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb.
 
20:00RutgersMark Millsap inbounds the ball23-34
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-3) 
19:49RutgersJonathon Thorpe buries a runner from the baseline on a nice dish by John Escoto23-36
19:35Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side23-36
19:34RutgersJonathon Thorpe gets the rebound23-36
19:32RutgersJames Wilkerson takes the ball from John Escoto in the backcourt23-36
19:14Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly knocks in the floater from the right block set up by Robert Carr25-36
18:58RutgersKevin Benjamin misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing25-36
18:56Middle Tenn. StateThe rebound goes to Alan Kelly25-36
18:45Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner28-36
18:28RutgersJohn Escoto is hacked by James Wilkerson - foul #1 on James Wilkerson, team foul #128-36
18:08RutgersHenry Cortes loses the ball out of bounds28-36
17:44Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner28-36
17:43Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston misses the tip28-36
17:41Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr tips it back up and in30-36
17:29RutgersHenry Cortes misses short on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Robert Carr - foul #1 on Robert Carr, team foul #230-36
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
John Williamson (PF)
Alan Kelly
 
SubsRutgers 
17:29RutgersHenry Cortes misses the 1st free throw30-36
17:29RutgersHenry Cortes makes the 2nd free throw30-37
17:10Middle Tenn. StateJohn Escoto is called for the reach on James Wilkerson - foul #2 on John Escoto, team foul #130-37
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG)
James Wilkerson
 
SubsRutgers
Charles Sanders (C)
Henry Cortes
 
16:53Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr is hacked by Mark Millsap - foul #1 on Mark Millsap, team foul #230-37
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Justin Brown (SG), Stanton Cherry (SF), Robert Snowden (C)
Michael Saulter, Robert Carr, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers
Steven Lessman (SF)
Mark Millsap
 
16:36Middle Tenn. StateJustin Brown hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing30-37
16:34RutgersCharles Sanders gets the rebound30-37
16:27RutgersKevin Benjamin misses badly on a 3 from the left wing30-37
16:26RutgersJohn Escoto tips it home30-39
16:19Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault double dribbles30-39
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Alan Kelly (PF)
Justin Brown
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG), Curtis Montgomery (SG), Robert Black (PF)
John Escoto, Kevin Benjamin, Jonathon Thorpe
 
15:57RutgersRobert Black travels with the ball30-39
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Wilkerson (PG), Michael Saulter (SG), Robert Carr (SF), William Houston (C)
Dustin Henault, Stanton Cherry, Robert Snowden, John Williamson
 
SubsRutgers
Mark Millsap (SF), Henry Cortes (C)
Steven Lessman, Charles Sanders
 
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fresh)
 SG - Michael Saulter (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Robert Carr (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Houston (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - Charles St. George (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Curtis Montgomery (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Mark Millsap (fresh)
 PF - Robert Black (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb.
 
15:40Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away30-39
15:38RutgersHenry Cortes pulls down the rebound30-39
15:34RutgersMark Millsap misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner30-39
15:32Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston gets the rebound30-39
15:08Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston can't connect on a driving attempt in the paint30-39
15:07Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr gets the offensive rebound30-39
14:47Middle Tenn. StateJames Wilkerson buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Michael Saulter33-39
14:29RutgersMark Millsap scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Robert Black33-42
14:14Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner33-42
14:12RutgersCharles St. George pulls down the rebound33-42
14:06RutgersMark Millsap is called for a charge - foul #2 on Mark Millsap, team foul #333-42
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Justin Brown (SG), Stanton Cherry (SF), John Williamson (PF), Robert Snowden (C)
James Wilkerson, Michael Saulter, Robert Carr, Alan Kelly, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers
John Escoto (PG), Kevin Benjamin (SG), Steven Lessman (SF), Jonathon Thorpe (PF)
Charles St. George, Curtis Montgomery, Mark Millsap, Robert Black
 
13:49Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on John Williamson, team foul #333-42
SubsMiddle Tenn. State 
SubsRutgers
Charles Sanders (C)
Henry Cortes
 
13:33RutgersJonathon Thorpe banks in the layup33-44
13:07Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson misses short on a runner from close range33-44
13:05Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson tips it but misses33-44
13:03RutgersThe rebound goes to Jonathon Thorpe33-44
12:47RutgersKevin Benjamin comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner33-44
12:45Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson grabs the defensive rebound33-44
12:38Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-44
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Wilkerson (PG), Michael Saulter (SG), Robert Carr (SF), Alan Kelly (PF), William Houston (C)
Dustin Henault, Justin Brown, Stanton Cherry, John Williamson, Robert Snowden
 
SubsRutgers
Mark Millsap (SF), Henry Cortes (C)
Steven Lessman, Charles Sanders
 
12:21RutgersJonathon Thorpe clanks a jump hook near the basket33-44
12:20Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr pulls down the rebound33-44
12:03Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Kevin Benjamin - foul #1 on Kevin Benjamin, team foul #433-44
12:03Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter makes the 1st free throw34-44
12:03Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter misses the 2nd free throw34-44
12:03RutgersKevin Benjamin gets the rebound34-44
11:43RutgersKevin Benjamin can't connect on a 3 from straight away34-44
11:42Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr pulls down the rebound34-44
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Michael Saulter (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Carr (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Houston (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Escoto (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Mark Millsap (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh) 5 pts. 10 reb.
 
11:24Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner34-44
11:23RutgersHenry Cortes pulls down the rebound34-44
11:03RutgersKevin Benjamin drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by John Escoto34-47
10:41Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston misses long on a floater in the lane34-47
10:40Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter snags the offensive board34-47
10:27Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner34-47
10:26RutgersJohn Escoto pulls down the rebound34-47
10:08RutgersKevin Benjamin hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner34-47
10:07Middle Tenn. StateWilliam Houston grabs the defensive rebound34-47
10:03Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Robert Carr, team foul #434-47
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Stanton Cherry (SF), John Williamson (PF), Robert Snowden (C)
James Wilkerson, Robert Carr, Alan Kelly, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG), Curtis Montgomery (SG), Robert Black (PF), Charles Sanders (C)
John Escoto, Kevin Benjamin, Jonathon Thorpe, Henry Cortes
 
09:36RutgersCharles St. George knocks in the jump hook from close range34-49
09:11Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line36-49
09:01RutgersCharles Sanders misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane36-49
08:59RutgersCharles Sanders pulls down the offensive rebound36-49
08:41RutgersMark Millsap connects on the shot from the baseline36-51
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-3) 
08:22Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away36-51
08:21Middle Tenn. StateMichael Saulter can't tip it in36-51
08:20Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry grabs the offensive board36-51
08:01Middle Tenn. StateCharles Sanders is called for the reach on Robert Snowden - foul #2 on Charles Sanders, team foul #536-51
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
James Wilkerson (PG), Robert Carr (SF), Alan Kelly (PF), William Houston (C)
Dustin Henault, Michael Saulter, John Williamson, Robert Snowden
 
SubsRutgers
John Escoto (PG), Kevin Benjamin (SG), Steven Lessman (SF), Jonathon Thorpe (PF), Henry Cortes (C)
Charles St. George, Curtis Montgomery, Mark Millsap, Robert Black, Charles Sanders
 
07:40Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr evades the doubleteam but misses long on a shot from the right side36-51
07:38RutgersJohn Escoto snags the defensive board36-51
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - James Wilkerson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Stanton Cherry (fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - Robert Carr (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Alan Kelly (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Houston (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - John Escoto (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Kevin Benjamin (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Steven Lessman (fresh)
 PF - Jonathon Thorpe (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Henry Cortes (fresh) 5 pts. 11 reb.
 
07:27RutgersJohn Escoto misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner36-51
07:25RutgersHenry Cortes tips it home36-53
07:03Middle Tenn. StateAlan Kelly comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing36-53
07:02RutgersHenry Cortes gets the rebound36-53
06:49RutgersAlan Kelly is called for the reach on Jonathon Thorpe - foul #2 on Alan Kelly, team foul #536-53
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Justin Brown (SG)
Stanton Cherry
 
SubsRutgers 
06:36RutgersKevin Benjamin scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Steven Lessman36-56
06:28Middle Tenn. StateRobert Carr is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side36-56
06:27RutgersSteven Lessman gets the rebound36-56
06:14RutgersJonathon Thorpe blows the layup36-56
06:13RutgersKevin Benjamin can't tip it in36-56
06:12RutgersJonathon Thorpe tips it but misses36-56
06:10RutgersSteven Lessman gets the offensive rebound36-56
06:01RutgersAlan Kelly is called for the reach on Jonathon Thorpe - foul #3 on Alan Kelly, team foul #636-56
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Robert Snowden (SF), John Williamson (PF), Dwayne Bounds (C)
James Wilkerson, Robert Carr, Alan Kelly, William Houston
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG), Curtis Montgomery (SG), Robert Black (PF), Charles Sanders (C)
John Escoto, Kevin Benjamin, Jonathon Thorpe, Henry Cortes
 
05:52RutgersCurtis Montgomery makes the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Steven Lessman36-58
05:31Middle Tenn. StateJustin Brown hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing36-58
05:29RutgersThe rebound goes to Robert Black36-58
05:11RutgersCharles Sanders drills a runner near the basket set up by Curtis Montgomery36-60
05:00Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson clanks a floater in the lane36-60
04:59RutgersThe rebound goes to Curtis Montgomery36-60
04:54RutgersCurtis Montgomery connects on the jump hook in the lane set up by Steven Lessman and he's fouled by Dustin Henault - foul #1 on Dustin Henault, team foul #736-62
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Stanton Cherry (SF)
Dwayne Bounds
 
SubsRutgers
Matthew Montgomery (SF)
Steven Lessman
 
04:54RutgersCurtis Montgomery misses the free throw36-62
04:54Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden grabs the defensive rebound36-62
04:36Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden drills a jump hook near the basket set up by Justin Brown and he's hacked by Matthew Montgomery - foul #1 on Matthew Montgomery, team foul #638-62
04:36Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden makes the free throw39-62
04:21RutgersMatthew Montgomery's layup is rejected by Robert Snowden39-62
04:20Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson grabs the defensive rebound39-62
04:13Middle Tenn. StateJustin Brown throws a bad pass out of bounds39-62
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dwayne Bounds (C)
Justin Brown
 
SubsRutgers 
03:54RutgersCharles St. George comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing39-62
03:52Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden grabs the board39-62
03:48Middle Tenn. StateCurtis Montgomery steals the ball from Stanton Cherry39-62
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-3) 
03:46RutgersCharles St. George's pass is intercepted by Stanton Cherry in the backcourt39-62
03:45Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry throws it down41-62
03:22RutgersRobert Black loses the dribble to Dustin Henault41-62
03:19Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault throws it down43-62
LineupMiddle Tenn. State
 PG - Dustin Henault (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Stanton Cherry (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Robert Snowden (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - John Williamson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Dwayne Bounds (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupRutgers
 PG - Charles St. George (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Curtis Montgomery (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Matthew Montgomery (fresh)
 PF - Robert Black (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charles Sanders (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:07RutgersCharles Sanders hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side43-62
03:05RutgersRobert Black tips it home43-64
03:01Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault can't connect on a 3 from straight away43-64
02:59Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson pulls down the offensive rebound43-64
02:45Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing43-64
02:44Middle Tenn. StateJohn Williamson tips it home45-64
02:39RutgersRobert Black lays it up and in on a great pass from Curtis Montgomery45-66
02:23Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away45-66
02:21RutgersCurtis Montgomery gets the rebound45-66
02:11RutgersCharles Sanders's pass is off the mark and out of bounds45-66
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Justin Brown (PG), Dean Comes (SF)
Dustin Henault, Robert Snowden
 
SubsRutgers
Steven Lessman (SF)
Charles St. George
 
01:56Middle Tenn. StateCharles Sanders is called for the reach on Justin Brown - foul #3 on Charles Sanders, team foul #745-66
SubsMiddle Tenn. State
Dustin Henault (PG), Robert Snowden (C)
Dean Comes, Dwayne Bounds
 
SubsRutgers
Charles St. George (PG)
Matthew Montgomery
 
01:56Middle Tenn. StateJustin Brown makes the 1st free throw46-66
01:56Middle Tenn. StateJustin Brown makes the 2nd free throw47-66
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-3) 
01:34RutgersRobert Black can't connect on a turnaround near the basket47-66
01:33Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry snags the defensive board47-66
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
01:19Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault drills a jumper in the paint49-66
01:07RutgersJohn Williamson is called for the reach on Charles Sanders - foul #4 on John Williamson, team foul #849-66
01:07RutgersCharles Sanders makes the 1st free throw49-67
01:07RutgersCharles Sanders misses the 2nd free throw49-67
01:07Middle Tenn. StateRobert Snowden snags the defensive board49-67
00:58Middle Tenn. StateDustin Henault buries a 3 from the left corner52-67
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
00:34RutgersCharles St. George misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line52-67
00:33RutgersCurtis Montgomery tips it in52-69
Game PlanMiddle Tenn. StateMiddle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanRutgersRutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
00:27Middle Tenn. StateStanton Cherry shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away52-69
00:25RutgersCharles Sanders grabs the defensive rebound52-69
00:00RutgersCharles St. George runs out the clock52-69