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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
National Tournament Round 1 Knight
Final -
1/17/2026
64
  1 2 F
Michigan State 33 31 64
#20 UNC Asheville 41 20 61
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWayne Stewart 22 1-2 0-0 5-6 0 4 0 2 2 0 1 7
pfWillie Sessions 19 2-4 0-1 2-4 3 7 1 1 1 1 2 6
sfLarry Freese 24 2-3 1-1 2-2 0 1 3 1 0 0 2 7
sgLeandro Romano 23 0-1 0-1 4-4 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 4
pgJames Pell 22 5-13 5-12 0-0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgRodney Brown 18 3-7 1-3 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 7
cWilliam Jenkins 18 1-3 0-0 0-0 3 4 0 1 0 2 1 2
sgJoseph Lassiter 17 4-11 2-7 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 10
sfGene Bell 16 1-2 0-0 2-2 1 3 0 1 1 0 2 4
pfMason Littrell 12 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 2
pfJeffrey Twyman 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 20-48 9-25 15-18 8 28 9 11 7 3 11 64
Percentages   .417 .360 .833                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMichael Lima 32 3-7 0-0 2-2 5 12 1 2 1 3 2 8
pfScott Pippin 24 4-6 0-0 1-2 1 4 1 0 2 0 3 9
sfPaul Hedlund 25 4-8 2-5 0-0 0 2 3 2 1 0 0 10
sfDoyle Nimmo 25 5-9 0-1 1-2 1 3 4 4 2 0 3 11
pgGavin Murphy 32 2-4 1-1 0-0 1 3 5 2 1 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgLarry Lomas 18 1-2 0-1 0-0 2 2 1 1 0 0 2 2
sgJack Rosier 17 5-14 4-13 0-0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 14
pfEdward Prestwood 15 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 1 1 2 0
cCarmine Dodge 8 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 2
pgThurman Gardner 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 25-54 7-21 4-6 11 32 16 14 9 4 15 61
Percentages   .463 .333 .667                

MSU
33
10-23
5-13
8-10
3
11
6
5
0
0
5
2
2
2
7
13
31
10-25
4-12
7-8
5
17
3
6
7
3
6
8
8
8
0
12
64
20-48
9-25
15-18
8
28
9
11
7
3
11
10
10
10
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
UNCA
41
16-27
5-12
4-6
5
15
8
5
3
1
8
16
11
6
2
15
20
9-27
2-9
0-0
6
17
8
9
6
3
7
12
11
4
6
3
61
25-54
7-21
4-6
11
32
16
14
9
4
15
28
22
10
8
18
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg James Pell Michigan State
15 Points
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh)
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh)
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh)
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh)
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh)
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh)
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fresh)
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fresh)
 PF - Scott Pippin (fresh)
 C - Michael Lima (fresh)
 
20:00UNC AshevilleMichael Lima wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUNC AshevilleUNC Asheville is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
19:45UNC AshevilleWillie Sessions is called for the reach on Doyle Nimmo - foul #1 on Willie Sessions, team foul #10-0
19:25UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund is hacked by Larry Freese - foul #1 on Larry Freese, team foul #20-0
19:10UNC AshevilleScott Pippin hits a jump hook in the paint0-2
18:44Michigan StateScott Pippin steals it from Willie Sessions0-2
18:15UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Doyle Nimmo0-5
17:59Michigan StateScott Pippin is called for the reach on Willie Sessions - foul #1 on Scott Pippin, team foul #10-5
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
17:47Michigan StateMason Littrell hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line0-5
17:45UNC AshevilleThe rebound goes to Michael Lima0-5
17:26UNC AshevilleMichael Lima's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-5
16:57Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing0-5
16:55UNC AshevilleScott Pippin grabs the defensive rebound0-5
16:36UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy throws a bad pass out of bounds0-5
SubsMichigan State
Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Mason Littrell
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
16:22Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter connects on the floater from the free throw line2-5
16:05UNC AshevilleMichael Lima misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Gene Bell - foul #1 on Gene Bell, team foul #32-5
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
16:05UNC AshevilleMichael Lima makes the 1st free throw2-6
16:05UNC AshevilleMichael Lima makes the 2nd free throw2-7
15:56Michigan StateJames Pell buries a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Larry Freese5-7
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh)
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh)
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh)
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh)
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fresh)
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fresh)
 PF - Scott Pippin (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael Lima (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:35UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing5-7
15:34Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman pulls down the rebound5-7
15:30Michigan StateJames Pell loses the dribble to Gavin Murphy5-7
15:27UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy lays it up and in5-9
15:12Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the 3pt attempt from straight away8-9
15:00UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo connects on the jump hook from the right block8-11
14:51Michigan StateJames Pell buries a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Larry Freese11-11
14:25UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner11-11
14:23UNC AshevilleMichael Lima pulls down the offensive rebound11-11
14:05UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo makes the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Paul Hedlund11-13
13:59Michigan StateLeandro Romano clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner11-13
13:57UNC AshevilleMichael Lima grabs the board11-13
13:29UNC AshevilleScott Pippin buries a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Paul Hedlund11-15
13:08Michigan StateLeandro Romano misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Doyle Nimmo - foul #1 on Doyle Nimmo, team foul #211-15
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Gene Bell (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Larry Freese, Jeffrey Twyman, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Jack Rosier (PG), Thurman Gardner (SG), Larry Lomas (SF), Edward Prestwood (PF), Carmine Dodge (C)
Gavin Murphy, Doyle Nimmo, Paul Hedlund, Scott Pippin, Michael Lima
 
13:08Michigan StateLeandro Romano makes the 1st free throw12-15
13:08Michigan StateLeandro Romano makes the 2nd free throw13-15
12:46UNC AshevilleCarmine Dodge misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing13-15
12:45Michigan StateGene Bell pulls down the rebound13-15
12:40Michigan StateGene Bell hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket13-15
12:39Michigan StateWillie Sessions can't tip it in13-15
12:38UNC AshevilleThurman Gardner grabs the board13-15
12:09UNC AshevilleLarry Lomas clanks a 3 from the right corner13-15
12:07Michigan StateRodney Brown grabs the defensive rebound13-15
12:03Michigan StateRodney Brown buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Leandro Romano15-15
11:44UNC AshevilleCarmine Dodge buries a jumper from close range15-17
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh)
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Jack Rosier (fresh)
 SG - Thurman Gardner (fresh)
 SF - Larry Lomas (fresh)
 PF - Edward Prestwood (fresh)
 C - Carmine Dodge (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:38Michigan StateGene Bell misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Larry Lomas - foul #1 on Larry Lomas, team foul #315-17
SubsMichigan State
Joseph Lassiter (SG), Mason Littrell (PF)
Leandro Romano, Willie Sessions
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Gavin Murphy (PG), Michael Lima (C)
Thurman Gardner, Carmine Dodge
 
11:38Michigan StateGene Bell makes the 1st free throw16-17
11:38Michigan StateGene Bell makes the 2nd free throw17-17
11:13UNC AshevilleJack Rosier hits a 3pt shot from straight away17-20
10:56Michigan StateRodney Brown buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Joseph Lassiter19-20
10:28UNC AshevilleMichael Lima connects on the pull-up jumper from the left wing19-22
10:05Michigan StateRodney Brown misses long on a turnaround from the baseline19-22
10:04Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins pulls down the offensive rebound19-22
09:43Michigan StateRodney Brown is denied on a dunk by Michael Lima19-22
09:42Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to Gene Bell19-22
09:28Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Rodney Brown21-22
09:10UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds21-22
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Doyle Nimmo (SG), Paul Hedlund (SF), Scott Pippin (PF)
Jack Rosier, Larry Lomas, Edward Prestwood
 
08:48Michigan StateJames Pell misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing21-22
08:47UNC AshevilleMichael Lima snags the defensive board21-22
08:27UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund misses the jumper from just outside the lane21-22
08:25Michigan StateWillie Sessions grabs the defensive rebound21-22
08:21Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter is fouled on the floor by Gavin Murphy - foul #1 on Gavin Murphy, team foul #421-22
SubsMichigan State 
SubsUNC Asheville
Jack Rosier (PG), Carmine Dodge (C)
Gavin Murphy, Michael Lima
 
08:10Michigan StateJames Pell misses short on a 3 from the left corner21-22
08:09UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund grabs the board21-22
07:47UNC AshevilleJack Rosier connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Doyle Nimmo21-24
07:34Michigan StateWayne Stewart misses the dunk but he's hacked by Carmine Dodge - foul #1 on Carmine Dodge, team foul #521-24
SubsMichigan State
Leandro Romano (SG)
Joseph Lassiter
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
07:34Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 1st free throw22-24
07:34Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 2nd free throw23-24
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Jack Rosier (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fresh)
 PF - Scott Pippin (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Carmine Dodge (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:09UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund can't connect on a 3 from the right wing23-24
07:08UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo tips it home23-26
06:54Michigan StateJames Pell misses the 3 from the right corner23-26
06:53UNC AshevilleCarmine Dodge grabs the board23-26
06:31UNC AshevilleJack Rosier throws a bad pass out of bounds23-26
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Gavin Murphy (PG), Michael Lima (C)
Jack Rosier, Carmine Dodge
 
06:10Michigan StateRodney Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds23-26
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF)
Larry Freese, Mason Littrell
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Edward Prestwood (PF)
Scott Pippin
 
05:47UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline but he's hacked by Rodney Brown - foul #1 on Rodney Brown, team foul #423-26
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Larry Lomas (SF)
Paul Hedlund
 
05:47UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo makes the 1st free throw23-27
05:47UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo misses the 2nd free throw23-27
05:47Michigan StateWayne Stewart grabs the board23-27
05:41Michigan StateWayne Stewart misses the dunk but he's hacked by Edward Prestwood - foul #1 on Edward Prestwood, team foul #623-27
SubsMichigan State
Willie Sessions (PF)
Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Jack Rosier (SG)
Doyle Nimmo
 
05:41Michigan StateWayne Stewart misses the 1st free throw23-27
05:41Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 2nd free throw24-27
05:26UNC AshevilleJack Rosier misses the 3 from straight away24-27
05:24UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy snags the offensive board24-27
04:55UNC AshevilleJack Rosier misses the 3 pointer from the right corner24-27
04:53Michigan StateWillie Sessions snags the defensive board24-27
04:48Michigan StateJames Pell knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Willie Sessions27-27
04:26UNC AshevilleJack Rosier misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner27-27
04:25Michigan StateLarry Freese pulls down the rebound27-27
04:20Michigan StateWillie Sessions is hacked by Larry Lomas - foul #2 on Larry Lomas, team foul #727-27
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Doyle Nimmo (SG), Paul Hedlund (SF), Scott Pippin (PF)
Jack Rosier, Larry Lomas, Edward Prestwood
 
04:20Michigan StateWillie Sessions makes the 1st free throw28-27
04:20Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses the 2nd free throw28-27
04:20UNC AshevilleMichael Lima gets the rebound28-27
03:57UNC AshevilleScott Pippin misses long on a shot from the right side but he's fouled by Willie Sessions - foul #2 on Willie Sessions, team foul #528-27
SubsMichigan State
Mason Littrell (PF)
Willie Sessions
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
03:57UNC AshevilleScott Pippin makes the 1st free throw28-28
03:57UNC AshevilleScott Pippin misses the 2nd free throw28-28
03:57UNC AshevilleMichael Lima grabs the offensive board28-28
03:40UNC AshevilleScott Pippin clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing28-28
03:39UNC AshevilleScott Pippin tips it in28-30
03:25Michigan StateRodney Brown misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing28-30
03:24UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo grabs the defensive rebound28-30
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fresh)
 PF - Scott Pippin (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Lima (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
03:02UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Gavin Murphy28-33
02:38Michigan StateRodney Brown scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner31-33
02:14UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Doyle Nimmo, team foul #831-33
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Jack Rosier (PG), Thurman Gardner (SG), Larry Lomas (SF), Edward Prestwood (PF), Carmine Dodge (C)
Gavin Murphy, Doyle Nimmo, Paul Hedlund, Scott Pippin, Michael Lima
 
01:54Michigan StateEdward Prestwood steals the ball from Larry Freese31-33
01:28UNC AshevilleJack Rosier buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Edward Prestwood31-36
01:14Michigan StateWayne Stewart is called for 3 seconds31-36
SubsMichigan State
Willie Sessions (PF)
Jeffrey Twyman
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Gavin Murphy (PG), Michael Lima (C)
Thurman Gardner, Carmine Dodge
 
00:51UNC AshevilleLarry Lomas makes the jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Gavin Murphy31-38
00:37Michigan StateJames Pell can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner31-38
00:36UNC AshevilleEdward Prestwood grabs the board31-38
00:17UNC AshevilleJack Rosier buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Gavin Murphy31-41
00:12Michigan StateLarry Freese jams it33-41
00:02UNC AshevilleJack Rosier misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away33-41
00:01Michigan StateWillie Sessions gets the rebound33-41
00:00Michigan StateWillie Sessions comes up short on the fullcourt shot33-41
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Scott Pippin (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Lima (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
20:00Michigan StateLarry Freese inbounds the ball33-41
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUNC AshevilleUNC Asheville is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
19:51Michigan StateDoyle Nimmo steals the ball from Leandro Romano33-41
19:33UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund connects on the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Doyle Nimmo33-44
19:19Michigan StateWayne Stewart's pass is intercepted by Scott Pippin33-44
18:50UNC AshevilleMichael Lima hits a driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from Gavin Murphy33-46
18:44Michigan StateLarry Freese misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline33-46
18:43Michigan StateWillie Sessions tips it in35-46
18:21UNC AshevilleLarry Freese is called for the reach on Michael Lima - foul #2 on Larry Freese, team foul #135-46
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Mason Littrell (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
18:00UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo is hacked by Mason Littrell - foul #1 on Mason Littrell, team foul #235-46
17:43UNC AshevilleMason Littrell picks off the pass by Michael Lima35-46
17:19Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter's pass is intercepted by Paul Hedlund35-46
17:16UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo hits the finger roll set up by Paul Hedlund35-48
17:04Michigan StateRodney Brown misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner35-48
17:02UNC AshevilleScott Pippin pulls down the rebound35-48
16:38UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing35-48
16:37Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter snags the defensive board35-48
16:31Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner35-48
16:29UNC AshevilleScott Pippin grabs the board35-48
16:23UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo misses long on a shot from close range35-48
16:21Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter snags the defensive board35-48
16:01Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing38-48
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Scott Pippin (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Michael Lima (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 
15:36UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo misses the runner from the left block38-48
15:35Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Mason Littrell38-48
15:31Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses the 3 from the left wing38-48
15:29Michigan StateMason Littrell hits the follow up shot40-48
15:03UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo is fouled on the floor by Mason Littrell - foul #2 on Mason Littrell, team foul #340-48
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Jack Rosier (PG), Thurman Gardner (SG), Larry Lomas (SF), Edward Prestwood (PF), Carmine Dodge (C)
Gavin Murphy, Doyle Nimmo, Paul Hedlund, Scott Pippin, Michael Lima
 
14:50UNC AshevilleWayne Stewart picks off the pass by Carmine Dodge40-48
14:38Michigan StateJames Pell connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Larry Freese43-48
14:13UNC AshevilleWillie Sessions swats the layup by Edward Prestwood43-48
14:11Michigan StateWayne Stewart gets the rebound43-48
14:06Michigan StateJames Pell can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner43-48
14:04Michigan StateWillie Sessions hits the follow up shot45-48
13:49UNC AshevilleJack Rosier clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner45-48
13:48UNC AshevilleLarry Lomas grabs the offensive rebound45-48
13:29UNC AshevilleWayne Stewart is called for the reach on Edward Prestwood - foul #1 on Wayne Stewart, team foul #445-48
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Jeffrey Twyman (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Leandro Romano, Willie Sessions, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Gavin Murphy (PG), Michael Lima (C)
Thurman Gardner, Carmine Dodge
 
13:12UNC AshevilleMichael Lima hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing45-48
13:11Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Rodney Brown45-48
12:53Michigan StateMichael Lima blocks the short jumper by William Jenkins45-48
12:52UNC AshevilleMichael Lima pulls down the rebound45-48
12:32UNC AshevilleJeffrey Twyman steps in front of the Larry Lomas pass45-48
12:15Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing48-48
11:56UNC AshevilleJack Rosier knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Lima48-51
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Rodney Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Lassiter (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Freese (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Jeffrey Twyman (fresh)
 C - William Jenkins (fresh)
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Jack Rosier (fresh) 14 pts.
 SF - Larry Lomas (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Edward Prestwood (fairly fresh)
 C - Michael Lima (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:50Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner48-51
11:48Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins snags the offensive board48-51
11:33Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side48-51
11:32Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins tips it back up and in50-51
11:09UNC AshevilleJack Rosier misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner50-51
11:07Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman snags the defensive board50-51
11:02Michigan StateJoseph Lassiter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing50-51
11:01UNC AshevilleMichael Lima gets the rebound50-51
10:36UNC AshevilleMichael Lima's floater is tipped away by William Jenkins50-51
10:34UNC AshevilleMichael Lima tips it in50-53
10:10Michigan StateJack Rosier picks off the pass by William Jenkins50-53
09:47UNC AshevilleWilliam Jenkins swats the dunk try by Edward Prestwood50-53
09:46Michigan StateJeffrey Twyman snags the defensive board50-53
09:41Michigan StateMichael Lima swats the shot by Joseph Lassiter50-53
09:40UNC AshevilleMichael Lima pulls down the rebound50-53
09:19UNC AshevilleJack Rosier misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away50-53
09:17UNC AshevilleThe offensive rebound goes to Larry Lomas50-53
09:06UNC AshevilleJack Rosier hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away50-53
09:05Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins snags the defensive board50-53
09:01Michigan StateLarry Freese clanks a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Edward Prestwood - foul #2 on Edward Prestwood, team foul #150-53
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), Willie Sessions (PF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Joseph Lassiter, Jeffrey Twyman, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Doyle Nimmo (SG), Paul Hedlund (SF), Scott Pippin (PF), Carmine Dodge (C)
Gavin Murphy, Jack Rosier, Edward Prestwood, Michael Lima
 
09:01Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the 1st free throw51-53
09:01Michigan StateLarry Freese makes the 2nd free throw52-53
08:44UNC AshevilleScott Pippin can't connect on a floater from the right wing52-53
08:43Michigan StateWayne Stewart snags the defensive board52-53
08:38Michigan StateJames Pell misses badly on a 3 from the left wing52-53
08:37UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo grabs the defensive rebound52-53
08:18UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo is called for traveling52-53
SubsMichigan State
Gene Bell (SF)
Larry Freese
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
08:02Michigan StateJames Pell comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing52-53
08:00UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund gets the rebound52-53
07:55UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo buries a fadeaway from the right side set up by Larry Lomas52-55
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fresh) 12 pts.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Willie Sessions (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Wayne Stewart (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Larry Lomas (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Scott Pippin (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Carmine Dodge (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:43Michigan StateWillie Sessions can't throw it down but the foul's on Scott Pippin - foul #2 on Scott Pippin, team foul #252-55
07:43Michigan StateWillie Sessions makes the 1st free throw53-55
07:43Michigan StateWillie Sessions misses the 2nd free throw53-55
07:43UNC AshevilleCarmine Dodge snags the defensive board53-55
07:14UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner53-55
07:13Michigan StateGene Bell snags the defensive board53-55
06:57Michigan StateGene Bell hits a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by James Pell55-55
06:35UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo is hacked by Gene Bell - foul #2 on Gene Bell, team foul #555-55
SubsMichigan State
Mason Littrell (PF)
Willie Sessions
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Gavin Murphy (PG), Michael Lima (C)
Larry Lomas, Carmine Dodge
 
06:20UNC AshevilleWayne Stewart picks off the pass by Doyle Nimmo55-55
06:02Michigan StateMichael Lima takes the ball from Leandro Romano55-55
05:41UNC AshevilleDoyle Nimmo misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane55-55
05:39UNC AshevilleMichael Lima grabs the offensive rebound55-55
05:28UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund makes the driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Scott Pippin55-57
05:21Michigan StateWayne Stewart can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket55-57
05:20UNC AshevilleThe rebound goes to Gavin Murphy55-57
04:57UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund makes the driving attempt from the baseline set up by Gavin Murphy55-59
04:35Michigan StateJames Pell makes the 3pt jumper from straight away58-59
04:16UNC AshevilleGene Bell steals the ball from Paul Hedlund58-59
04:01Michigan StateDoyle Nimmo picks off the pass by Gene Bell58-59
03:57UNC AshevilleScott Pippin dunks the ball on a nice dish by Doyle Nimmo58-61
LineupMichigan State
 PG - James Pell (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Leandro Romano (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gene Bell (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mason Littrell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Wayne Stewart (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupUNC Asheville
 PG - Gavin Murphy (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Doyle Nimmo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Paul Hedlund (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Scott Pippin (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Michael Lima (fresh) 8 pts. 11 reb. 3 blk.
 
03:51Michigan StateLeandro Romano misses the floater from close range but the foul's on Michael Lima - foul #1 on Michael Lima, team foul #358-61
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Larry Freese (SF), Willie Sessions (PF), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Gene Bell, Mason Littrell, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Jack Rosier (SG), Larry Lomas (SF), Edward Prestwood (PF)
Doyle Nimmo, Paul Hedlund, Scott Pippin
 
03:51Michigan StateLeandro Romano makes the 1st free throw59-61
03:51Michigan StateLeandro Romano makes the 2nd free throw60-61
03:26UNC AshevilleJack Rosier is hacked by William Jenkins - foul #1 on William Jenkins, team foul #660-61
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
03:03UNC AshevilleJack Rosier clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing60-61
03:02UNC AshevilleMichael Lima tips it but misses60-61
03:00UNC AshevilleEdward Prestwood pulls down the offensive rebound60-61
03:00UNC AshevilleUNC Asheville calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)60-61
SubsMichigan State
Rodney Brown (PG), Leandro Romano (SG), William Jenkins (C)
James Pell, Joseph Lassiter, Wayne Stewart
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
02:31UNC AshevilleJack Rosier loses the dribble to Willie Sessions60-61
02:19Michigan StateWilliam Jenkins's floater is tipped away by Edward Prestwood60-61
02:18UNC AshevilleThe rebound goes to Jack Rosier60-61
02:18UNC AshevilleUNC Asheville calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)60-61
SubsMichigan State
James Pell (PG), Joseph Lassiter (SG), Gene Bell (SF), Wayne Stewart (C)
Rodney Brown, Leandro Romano, Larry Freese, William Jenkins
 
SubsUNC Asheville
Doyle Nimmo (SG), Paul Hedlund (SF), Scott Pippin (PF)
Jack Rosier, Larry Lomas, Edward Prestwood
 
01:58UNC AshevillePaul Hedlund is whistled for a carry60-61
SubsMichigan State
Leandro Romano (SG), Larry Freese (SF)
Joseph Lassiter, Gene Bell
 
SubsUNC Asheville 
01:33Michigan StateDoyle Nimmo is called for the reach on Larry Freese - foul #3 on Doyle Nimmo, team foul #460-61
01:22Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Pell62-61
00:56UNC AshevilleMichael Lima can't connect on a shot from the right block62-61
00:54Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Willie Sessions62-61
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUNC AshevilleUNC Asheville is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
00:49Michigan StateLeandro Romano is hacked by Scott Pippin - foul #3 on Scott Pippin, team foul #562-61
00:27Michigan StateJames Pell hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane62-61
00:26UNC AshevilleThe rebound goes to Gavin Murphy62-61
00:12UNC AshevilleGavin Murphy clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line62-61
00:10Michigan StateWayne Stewart gets the rebound62-61
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUNC AshevilleUNC Asheville is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:08Michigan StateGavin Murphy is called for the reach on Wayne Stewart in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gavin Murphy, team foul #662-61
00:07Michigan StateMichael Lima is called for the reach on Wayne Stewart - foul #2 on Michael Lima, team foul #762-61
00:07Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 1st free throw63-61
00:07Michigan StateWayne Stewart makes the 2nd free throw64-61
00:07UNC AshevilleUNC Asheville calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining)64-61
00:01UNC AshevilleJames Pell steals the ball from Doyle Nimmo64-61
00:00Michigan StateJames Pell runs out the clock64-61