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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tarkanian
Louisiana Tech Sim AI
Troy Sim AI
Final -
 1/21/2026
74
  1 2 F
Louisiana Tech 44 30 74
Troy 32 31 63
63
Louisiana Tech (19-8, 12-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEddie Cooper 20 1-3 0-1 3-3 1 5 1 0 1 1 4 5
pfKenneth Mercier 22 4-8 1-3 3-4 1 6 0 0 1 2 1 12
sfPaul Hazinski 27 4-8 1-1 2-3 0 1 5 1 1 0 2 11
sgAndrew Choate 19 2-5 1-3 5-7 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 10
pgBrian Crosier 26 2-4 1-2 3-4 0 1 2 1 1 0 3 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDarryl Calvert 16 3-8 0-2 3-4 3 6 0 1 0 0 4 9
sfRobert Roth 16 3-7 1-3 2-3 3 6 1 3 0 0 0 9
pfWillie Rodgers 15 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 4
sgNorman Turner 15 1-2 0-0 0-4 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2
sfRobert Benson 8 1-2 0-1 0-0 2 3 1 0 1 0 1 2
cHarvey Monahan 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0
pgMark Glantz 8 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 2
Totals 200 22-51 5-16 25-36 11 37 14 11 9 3 16 74
Percentages   .431 .313 .694                

Troy (11-16, 7-9)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEric North 21 3-4 0-0 0-1 1 5 1 2 1 0 3 6
pfBobby Paredes 17 2-2 0-0 2-4 0 4 1 1 1 0 3 6
sfMelvin Merced 21 4-6 1-1 2-2 0 3 2 2 0 0 1 11
sgErnest Wittman 20 1-3 0-2 0-0 1 1 1 2 0 0 5 2
pgMike Arant 26 4-9 2-6 3-3 0 2 4 1 1 0 5 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJames James 19 1-4 0-2 1-2 2 5 2 1 0 0 4 3
pgJason Durfee 18 3-7 2-6 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8
pfDavid Waite 17 2-6 0-0 2-2 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 6
sgEfren Smolenski 16 1-4 1-3 0-0 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 3
sfJohn Leach 16 1-4 0-1 1-1 0 3 2 3 2 0 2 3
sfJohn Anderson 9 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 1 1 2
Totals 200 23-52 6-22 11-15 7 31 15 16 6 2 27 63
Percentages   .442 .273 .733                

LTU
44
16-27
4-10
8-13
5
19
10
8
5
3
7
16
10
7
0
21
30
6-24
1-6
17-23
6
18
4
3
4
0
9
6
9
2
0
7
74
22-51
5-16
25-36
11
37
14
11
9
3
16
22
19
9
0
28
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
TU
32
11-28
2-10
8-9
4
13
5
8
5
0
12
10
7
2
2
13
31
12-24
4-12
3-6
3
18
10
8
1
2
15
6
4
2
0
12
63
23-52
6-22
11-15
7
31
15
16
6
2
27
16
11
4
2
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Kenneth Mercier Louisiana Tech
12 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Choate (fresh)
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh)
 PF - Kenneth Mercier (fresh)
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh)
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fresh)
 SG - Ernest Wittman (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh)
 PF - Bobby Paredes (fresh)
 C - Eric North (fresh)
 
20:00TroyEric North wins the tip0-0
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:40TroyMelvin Merced banks in the layup on a great pass from Bobby Paredes0-2
19:25Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the wide open shot from the left block2-2
19:13TroyMelvin Merced lays it up and in2-4
19:07Louisiana TechBrian Crosier is fouled in the backcourt by Bobby Paredes - foul #1 on Bobby Paredes, team foul #12-4
18:50Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier drills a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Paul Hazinski4-4
18:36TroyEric North comes up short on the shot from close range4-4
18:35Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Eddie Cooper4-4
18:17Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing4-4
18:16TroyEric North gets the rebound4-4
18:05TroyBobby Paredes hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Kenneth Mercier - foul #1 on Kenneth Mercier, team foul #14-4
18:05TroyBobby Paredes makes the 1st free throw4-5
18:05TroyBobby Paredes misses the 2nd free throw4-5
18:05Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Kenneth Mercier4-5
17:43Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner4-5
17:42Louisiana TechEddie Cooper pulls down the offensive rebound4-5
17:29Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski clanks a floater from the right block4-5
17:28TroyMelvin Merced grabs the board4-5
17:21TroyPaul Hazinski steps in front of the Melvin Merced pass4-5
17:15Louisiana TechEric North steps in front of the Brian Crosier pass in the backcourt4-5
16:57TroyMike Arant misses long on a 3 from the right corner4-5
16:55Louisiana TechEddie Cooper pulls down the rebound4-5
16:44Louisiana TechBrian Crosier is fouled on the floor by Eric North - foul #1 on Eric North, team foul #24-5
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Darryl Calvert (C)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Kenneth Mercier, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), James James (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF), David Waite (C)
Mike Arant, Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, Eric North
 
16:32Louisiana TechRobert Roth misses the 3 from the left wing4-5
16:31Louisiana TechRobert Benson gets the offensive rebound4-5
16:24Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers misses badly on a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Jason Durfee - foul #1 on Jason Durfee, team foul #34-5
16:24Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers makes the 1st free throw5-5
16:24Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers makes the 2nd free throw6-5
16:03TroyEfren Smolenski misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner6-5
16:01Louisiana TechThe rebound goes to Willie Rodgers6-5
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fresh)
 SG - Robert Roth (fresh)
 SF - Robert Benson (fresh)
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Darryl Calvert (fresh)
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fresh)
 SG - James James (fresh)
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fresh)
 PF - John Leach (fresh)
 C - David Waite (fresh)
 
15:46Louisiana TechRobert Benson makes the wide open shot from the left side8-5
15:32TroyEfren Smolenski knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by John Leach8-8
15:15Louisiana TechRobert Roth lays it in set up by Norman Turner10-8
15:09TroyWillie Rodgers picks off the pass by John Leach10-8
14:56Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers can't throw it down10-8
14:54Louisiana TechRobert Roth tips it in12-8
14:42TroyJames James is hacked by Robert Benson - foul #1 on Robert Benson, team foul #212-8
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Kenneth Mercier (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Norman Turner, Robert Roth, Robert Benson, Willie Rodgers, Darryl Calvert
 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), Eric North (C)
Jason Durfee, James James, Efren Smolenski, John Leach, David Waite
 
14:30TroyBrian Crosier steals the ball from Melvin Merced12-8
14:16Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Bobby Paredes - foul #2 on Bobby Paredes, team foul #412-8
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
John Anderson (PF)
Bobby Paredes
 
14:16Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier makes the 1st free throw13-8
14:16Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier makes the 2nd free throw14-8
14:02TroyAndrew Choate picks off the pass by Mike Arant14-8
13:57Louisiana TechBrian Crosier is hacked by John Anderson in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Anderson, team foul #514-8
13:33Louisiana TechAndrew Choate hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Paul Hazinski and he's fouled by Ernest Wittman - foul #1 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #616-8
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Roth (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Kenneth Mercier, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (SG)
Ernest Wittman
 
13:33Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the free throw16-8
13:33TroyThe rebound goes to John Anderson16-8
13:15TroyMelvin Merced is hacked by Brian Crosier - foul #1 on Brian Crosier, team foul #316-8
SubsLouisiana Tech
Darryl Calvert (PF)
Andrew Choate
 
SubsTroy
James James (C)
Eric North
 
13:10TroyMike Arant clanks a driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Paul Hazinski - foul #1 on Paul Hazinski, team foul #416-8
13:10TroyMike Arant makes the 1st free throw16-9
13:10TroyMike Arant makes the 2nd free throw16-10
12:54Louisiana TechRobert Roth loses the ball out of bounds16-10
SubsLouisiana Tech
Willie Rodgers (PF)
Harvey Monahan
 
SubsTroy
David Waite (PF)
John Anderson
 
12:28TroyJames James drills a floater from the right side16-12
12:18Louisiana TechRobert Roth scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Paul Hazinski19-12
12:07TroyA charge is called on Jason Durfee - foul #2 on Jason Durfee, team foul #719-12
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Mark Glantz (SG), Kenneth Mercier (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Brian Crosier, Robert Roth, Paul Hazinski, Darryl Calvert
 
SubsTroy
Ernest Wittman (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF)
Jason Durfee, Melvin Merced, James James
 
12:05Louisiana TechMark Glantz's pass is intercepted by Efren Smolenski in the backcourt19-12
11:54TroyJohn Leach misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner19-12
11:53TroyEfren Smolenski pulls down the offensive rebound19-12
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mark Glantz (fresh)
 SF - Willie Rodgers (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kenneth Mercier (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (fresh)
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Leach (fresh)
 C - David Waite (fairly fresh)
 
11:24TroyDavid Waite misses the lay-in19-12
11:22Louisiana TechEddie Cooper gets the rebound19-12
11:11Louisiana TechNorman Turner loses the dribble to John Leach19-12
10:53TroyMike Arant connects on the 3 from the right corner19-15
10:33Louisiana TechMark Glantz double dribbles19-15
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Darryl Calvert (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Norman Turner, Mark Glantz, Willie Rodgers, Kenneth Mercier, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
James James (PG), Melvin Merced (SF), John Anderson (PF), Eric North (C)
Mike Arant, Efren Smolenski, John Leach, David Waite
 
10:06TroyErnest Wittman is whistled for traveling19-15
09:47Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert knocks in the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Brian Crosier21-15
09:21TroyJohn Anderson clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner21-15
09:19Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan snags the defensive board21-15
09:06Louisiana TechBrian Crosier hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Andrew Choate24-15
08:40TroyErnest Wittman makes the turnaround near the basket24-17
08:20Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert connects on the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Paul Hazinski26-17
08:09TroyMelvin Merced misses long on a shot from the left side26-17
08:07TroyJames James snags the offensive board26-17
07:57TroyErnest Wittman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner26-17
07:55Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert pulls down the rebound26-17
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Andrew Choate (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Darryl Calvert (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Harvey Monahan (fairly fresh)
 
LineupTroy
 PG - James James (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Melvin Merced (tired) 4 pts.
 PF - John Anderson (fairly fresh)
 C - Eric North (tiring)
 
07:39Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is fouled on the floor by Eric North - foul #2 on Eric North, team foul #826-17
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Kenneth Mercier (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Darryl Calvert, Harvey Monahan
 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF), David Waite (C)
James James, Melvin Merced, John Anderson, Eric North
 
07:39Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the 1st free throw27-17
07:39Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski misses the 2nd free throw27-17
07:39TroyDavid Waite grabs the defensive rebound27-17
07:18TroyDavid Waite can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Eddie Cooper - foul #1 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #527-17
SubsLouisiana Tech
Willie Rodgers (SF)
Paul Hazinski
 
SubsTroy 
07:18TroyDavid Waite makes the 1st free throw27-18
07:18TroyDavid Waite makes the 2nd free throw27-19
06:58Louisiana TechErnest Wittman is called for the reach on Robert Roth - foul #2 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #927-19
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
James James (SG)
Ernest Wittman
 
06:58Louisiana TechRobert Roth misses the 1st free throw27-19
06:58TroyJohn Leach gets the rebound27-19
06:47TroyThe jump hook by John Leach is blocked by Eddie Cooper27-19
06:46Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers grabs the defensive rebound27-19
06:29Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers lays it up and in29-19
06:23TroyEfren Smolenski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds29-19
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG)
Willie Rodgers
 
SubsTroy 
06:09Louisiana TechBrian Crosier misses the 3pt attempt from straight away29-19
06:07TroyJames James grabs the defensive rebound29-19
05:56TroyKenneth Mercier swats the layup by John Leach29-19
05:54TroyDavid Waite tips it in29-21
05:41Louisiana TechNorman Turner connects on the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Eddie Cooper31-21
05:12TroyDavid Waite misses the easy layup31-21
05:11TroyDavid Waite tips it but misses31-21
05:09Louisiana TechBrian Crosier grabs the board31-21
05:06Louisiana TechNorman Turner is hacked by James James in the backcourt - foul #1 on James James, team foul #1031-21
SubsLouisiana Tech
Paul Hazinski (SF), Willie Rodgers (C)
Robert Roth, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Melvin Merced (SF)
Efren Smolenski
 
05:06Louisiana TechNorman Turner misses the 1st free throw31-21
05:06Louisiana TechNorman Turner misses the 2nd free throw31-21
05:06TroyJohn Leach gets the rebound31-21
05:01TroyMike Arant makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by John Leach31-23
04:43Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier makes the wide open 3 pointer from the right corner34-23
04:21TroyNorman Turner picks off the pass by John Leach34-23
04:01Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier banks in the wide open layup set up by Brian Crosier36-23
03:54TroyDavid Waite lays it up and in36-25
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Norman Turner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Kenneth Mercier (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 C - Willie Rodgers (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (tiring) 7 pts.
 SG - James James (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Melvin Merced (tired) 4 pts.
 PF - John Leach (tiring) 2 reb.
 C - David Waite (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:47Louisiana TechMike Arant steals the ball from Willie Rodgers36-25
03:29TroyThe jump hook by David Waite is blocked by Kenneth Mercier36-25
03:28Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier grabs the defensive rebound36-25
03:22Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing36-25
03:21TroyJames James gets the rebound36-25
03:01TroyMike Arant scores on a floater from just outside the lane set up by Melvin Merced and he's fouled by Brian Crosier - foul #2 on Brian Crosier, team foul #636-27
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Darryl Calvert (PF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Brian Crosier, Norman Turner, Kenneth Mercier, Willie Rodgers
 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), Eric North (C)
James James, Melvin Merced, John Leach, David Waite
 
03:01TroyMike Arant makes the free throw36-28
02:46Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line36-28
02:44Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan can't tip it in36-28
02:42Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert grabs the offensive board36-28
02:37Louisiana TechAndrew Choate hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Mark Glantz39-28
02:23TroyJason Durfee hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner39-28
02:22Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert snags the defensive board39-28
02:01Louisiana TechBobby Paredes steals the ball from Darryl Calvert39-28
01:41TroyEfren Smolenski comes up short on the floater from the right side39-28
01:39Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan grabs the defensive rebound39-28
01:16Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski knocks in the jumper in the lane and he's fouled by Efren Smolenski - foul #1 on Efren Smolenski, team foul #1141-28
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Roth (SG), Kenneth Mercier (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Andrew Choate, Darryl Calvert, Harvey Monahan
 
SubsTroy
Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), John Anderson (PF)
Mike Arant, Efren Smolenski, Bobby Paredes
 
01:16Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski makes the free throw42-28
00:56TroyJason Durfee misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away42-28
00:55Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier pulls down the rebound42-28
00:52Louisiana TechRobert Roth travels in the backcourt42-28
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Robert Benson (SF)
Mark Glantz, Paul Hazinski
 
SubsTroy 
00:39TroyJohn Anderson buries a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Ernest Wittman42-30
00:32Louisiana TechBrian Crosier comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side42-30
00:31TroyEric North grabs the board42-30
00:20TroyMelvin Merced blows the layup but he's fouled by Eddie Cooper - foul #2 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #742-30
SubsLouisiana Tech
Willie Rodgers (PF)
Kenneth Mercier
 
SubsTroy
Bobby Paredes (PF)
John Anderson
 
00:20TroyMelvin Merced makes the 1st free throw42-31
00:20TroyMelvin Merced makes the 2nd free throw42-32
00:16Louisiana TechRobert Roth is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest Wittman - foul #3 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #1242-32
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Efren Smolenski (SF)
Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced
 
00:16Louisiana TechRobert Roth makes the 1st free throw43-32
00:16Louisiana TechRobert Roth makes the 2nd free throw44-32
00:05TroyMike Arant misses the 3 pointer from the right corner44-32
00:03Louisiana TechRobert Benson snags the defensive board44-32
00:00Louisiana TechRobert Benson can't connect on a halfcourt shot44-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Andrew Choate (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Kenneth Mercier (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Jason Durfee (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Merced (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Bobby Paredes (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Eric North (fresh) 2 reb.
 
20:00Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski inbounds the ball44-32
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:55Louisiana TechMike Arant is called for the reach on Paul Hazinski in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mike Arant, team foul #144-32
19:44Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane44-32
19:43TroyMelvin Merced grabs the defensive rebound44-32
19:30TroyMelvin Merced knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Eric North44-35
19:08Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier misses long on a shot from the left wing44-35
19:06TroyEric North grabs the defensive rebound44-35
19:01TroyMike Arant misses the jumper from the right wing44-35
18:59Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier gets the rebound44-35
18:41Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is whistled for a carry44-35
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
David Waite (SF), James James (C)
Melvin Merced, Eric North
 
18:20TroyJason Durfee knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Mike Arant44-37
17:56Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier drills a jump hook from close range46-37
17:40TroyBobby Paredes drills a shot from the free throw line set up by Mike Arant46-39
17:15Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Andrew Choate49-39
16:57TroyJames James is whistled for traveling49-39
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Darryl Calvert (C)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Kenneth Mercier, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), John Leach (PF), Eric North (C)
Jason Durfee, David Waite, Bobby Paredes, James James
 
16:52Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert is hacked by Mike Arant in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mike Arant, team foul #249-39
16:37Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert makes the jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Robert Benson51-39
16:21TroyMike Arant buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Melvin Merced51-42
16:03Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away51-42
16:01Louisiana TechRobert Roth can't tip it in51-42
15:59Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert can't tip it in51-42
15:57Louisiana TechRobert Benson pulls down the offensive rebound51-42
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Norman Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Roth (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Robert Benson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Darryl Calvert (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (tiring) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Leach (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Eric North (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
15:32Louisiana TechNorman Turner misses short on a shot from just outside the lane51-42
15:30TroyJohn Leach grabs the board51-42
15:12TroyEric North's pass is intercepted by Robert Benson51-42
14:51Louisiana TechRobert Roth misses short on an open 3pt jumper from the right wing51-42
14:49Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert gets the offensive rebound51-42
14:35Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers loses the dribble to John Leach51-42
14:18TroyEric North knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Mike Arant51-44
13:51Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Mike Arant - foul #3 on Mike Arant, team foul #351-44
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Mark Glantz (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Kenneth Mercier (PF)
Norman Turner, Robert Roth, Robert Benson, Willie Rodgers
 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), Ernest Wittman (SG), David Waite (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), James James (C)
Mike Arant, Efren Smolenski, Melvin Merced, John Leach, Eric North
 
13:51Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert makes the 1st free throw52-44
13:51Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert misses the 2nd free throw52-44
13:51TroyBobby Paredes snags the defensive board52-44
13:39TroyJason Durfee buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by David Waite52-47
13:18Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert misses short on a 3 from the left wing52-47
13:16Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier grabs the offensive board52-47
13:03Louisiana TechBrian Crosier buries a shot from the right wing54-47
12:56TroyBobby Paredes scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by James James54-49
12:47Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert misses badly on the uncontested pull-up jumper from just outside the lane54-49
12:46TroyJames James pulls down the rebound54-49
12:29TroyJames James misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Darryl Calvert - foul #1 on Darryl Calvert, team foul #154-49
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG), Eddie Cooper (C)
Mark Glantz, Darryl Calvert
 
SubsTroy 
12:29TroyJames James makes the 1st free throw54-50
12:29TroyJames James misses the 2nd free throw54-50
12:29Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier snags the defensive board54-50
12:12Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the easy open layup but he's hacked by James James - foul #2 on James James, team foul #454-50
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
Melvin Merced (SF), John Anderson (PF)
Bobby Paredes, James James
 
12:12Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses the 1st free throw54-50
12:12Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 2nd free throw55-50
11:56TroyJason Durfee is fouled on the floor by Brian Crosier - foul #3 on Brian Crosier, team foul #255-50
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
Eric North (C)
David Waite
 
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Andrew Choate (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Kenneth Mercier (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Melvin Merced (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Anderson (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Eric North (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:36TroyJohn Anderson misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane55-50
11:35TroyEric North tips it back up and in55-52
11:19Louisiana TechEddie Cooper comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing55-52
11:18TroyJohn Anderson grabs the board55-52
11:07TroyEric North drills a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by John Anderson55-54
10:40Louisiana TechBrian Crosier misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Eric North - foul #3 on Eric North, team foul #555-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (SG), Robert Roth (SF), Harvey Monahan (C)
Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), David Waite (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), James James (C)
Jason Durfee, Melvin Merced, John Anderson, Eric North
 
10:40Louisiana TechBrian Crosier makes the 1st free throw56-54
10:40Louisiana TechBrian Crosier misses the 2nd free throw56-54
10:40TroyBobby Paredes pulls down the rebound56-54
10:22TroyJames James misses long on a jumper from the right side56-54
10:20TroyErnest Wittman gets the offensive rebound56-54
10:12TroyErnest Wittman misses badly on a 3 from the right corner56-54
10:10Louisiana TechHarvey Monahan grabs the defensive rebound56-54
09:47Louisiana TechRobert Roth is denied on a layup by David Waite56-54
09:45TroyBobby Paredes grabs the board56-54
09:25TroyBobby Paredes loses the dribble to Kenneth Mercier56-54
09:20Louisiana TechErnest Wittman is called for the reach on Brian Crosier in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #656-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Paul Hazinski (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Brian Crosier, Kenneth Mercier, Harvey Monahan
 
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (PG), Jason Durfee (SG), John Leach (SF)
Mike Arant, Ernest Wittman, David Waite
 
09:10Louisiana TechEddie Cooper hits a runner in the lane set up by Paul Hazinski and the foul's on James James - foul #3 on James James, team foul #758-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (PG), Andrew Choate (SG)
Norman Turner, Robert Roth
 
SubsTroy
Eric North (C)
James James
 
09:10Louisiana TechEddie Cooper makes the free throw59-54
08:44TroyJason Durfee is fouled on the floor by Eddie Cooper - foul #3 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #359-54
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG)
Bobby Paredes
 
08:28TroyJohn Leach's pass is off the mark and out of bounds59-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Roth (PF)
Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
David Waite (C)
Eric North
 
08:26Louisiana TechRobert Roth's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt59-54
08:21TroyMike Arant misses short on a 3 from the right corner59-54
08:20Louisiana TechRobert Roth gets the rebound59-54
07:57Louisiana TechAndrew Choate misses long on a 3 from straight away59-54
07:55TroyMike Arant pulls down the rebound59-54
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Mark Glantz (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Andrew Choate (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Robert Roth (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Mike Arant (tiring) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Leach (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - David Waite (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:32TroyJason Durfee misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner59-54
07:30Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers snags the defensive board59-54
07:11Louisiana TechMark Glantz is fouled on the floor by John Leach - foul #1 on John Leach, team foul #859-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Darryl Calvert (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Robert Roth, Willie Rodgers
 
SubsTroy
Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), James James (C)
Jason Durfee, Efren Smolenski, John Leach, David Waite
 
07:11Louisiana TechMark Glantz makes the 1st free throw60-54
07:11Louisiana TechMark Glantz makes the 2nd free throw61-54
06:56TroyMelvin Merced can't connect on a jumper from the left wing61-54
06:55Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert grabs the board61-54
06:31Louisiana TechEddie Cooper misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane61-54
06:29TroyMelvin Merced snags the defensive board61-54
06:14TroyDarryl Calvert is called for the reach on Melvin Merced - foul #2 on Darryl Calvert, team foul #461-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Harvey Monahan (C)
Mark Glantz, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Eric North (C)
Mike Arant
 
05:57TroyBobby Paredes is hacked by Darryl Calvert - foul #3 on Darryl Calvert, team foul #561-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Robert Roth (SF)
Robert Benson
 
SubsTroy 
05:52TroyErnest Wittman is hacked by Harvey Monahan - foul #1 on Harvey Monahan, team foul #661-54
SubsLouisiana Tech
Paul Hazinski (SF)
Norman Turner
 
SubsTroy 
05:40TroyDarryl Calvert is called for the reach on Bobby Paredes - foul #4 on Darryl Calvert, team foul #761-54
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG)
Eric North
 
05:40TroyBobby Paredes makes the 1st free throw61-55
05:40TroyBobby Paredes misses the 2nd free throw61-55
05:40TroyThe offensive rebound goes to James James61-55
05:22TroyJason Durfee misses the 3pt shot from straight away61-55
05:21Louisiana TechRobert Roth gets the rebound61-55
05:03Louisiana TechBrian Crosier is hacked by Melvin Merced - foul #1 on Melvin Merced, team foul #961-55
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Mercier (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Darryl Calvert, Harvey Monahan
 
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SF), John Anderson (PF), Eric North (C)
Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, James James
 
05:03Louisiana TechBrian Crosier makes the 1st free throw62-55
05:03Louisiana TechBrian Crosier makes the 2nd free throw63-55
04:48TroyEfren Smolenski misses short on a 3 from the right wing63-55
04:47Louisiana TechRobert Roth snags the defensive board63-55
04:24Louisiana TechJohn Anderson swats the short shot by Paul Hazinski63-55
04:23Louisiana TechRobert Roth grabs the offensive board63-55
04:12Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block63-55
04:10TroyEfren Smolenski grabs the board63-55
03:55TroyEddie Cooper takes the ball from John Anderson63-55
LineupLouisiana Tech
 PG - Brian Crosier (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Robert Roth (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb.
 SF - Paul Hazinski (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Kenneth Mercier (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Eddie Cooper (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupTroy
 PG - Jason Durfee (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Ernest Wittman (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Efren Smolenski (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Anderson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Eric North (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:26Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski is open and scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Robert Roth65-55
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:13TroyEddie Cooper is called for the reach on Eric North - foul #4 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #865-55
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Robert Benson (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Darryl Calvert (C)
Brian Crosier, Robert Roth, Paul Hazinski, Kenneth Mercier, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), James James (SG), John Leach (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF)
Jason Durfee, Ernest Wittman, Efren Smolenski, John Anderson
 
03:13TroyEric North misses the 1st free throw65-55
03:13Louisiana TechAndrew Choate grabs the board65-55
02:54Louisiana TechAndrew Choate can't connect on an uncontested runner from close range65-55
02:53TroyBobby Paredes pulls down the rebound65-55
02:48TroyJames James can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner65-55
02:46Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers grabs the board65-55
02:46Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)65-55
SubsLouisiana Tech
Brian Crosier (PG), Paul Hazinski (SF)
Norman Turner, Robert Benson
 
SubsTroy
David Waite (C)
Eric North
 
02:40Louisiana TechJohn Leach is called for the reach on Darryl Calvert in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Leach, team foul #1065-55
02:40Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert makes the 1st free throw66-55
02:40Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert makes the 2nd free throw67-55
02:26TroyJohn Leach hits the finger roll on a great pass from Mike Arant and the foul's on Paul Hazinski - foul #2 on Paul Hazinski, team foul #967-57
02:26TroyJohn Leach makes the free throw67-58
01:57Louisiana TechDarryl Calvert misses the easy open layup67-58
01:55TroyMike Arant grabs the board67-58
01:37TroyJames James misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away67-58
01:36Louisiana TechPaul Hazinski gets the rebound67-58
01:36Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)67-58
SubsLouisiana Tech
Kenneth Mercier (PF), Eddie Cooper (C)
Willie Rodgers, Darryl Calvert
 
SubsTroy
Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Eric North (C)
James James, John Leach, David Waite
 
01:10Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier clanks a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Bobby Paredes - foul #3 on Bobby Paredes, team foul #1167-58
01:10Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier misses the 1st free throw67-58
01:10Louisiana TechKenneth Mercier makes the 2nd free throw68-58
00:54TroyMike Arant hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner68-58
00:52Louisiana TechEddie Cooper snags the defensive board68-58
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:49Louisiana TechEddie Cooper is hacked by Mike Arant in the backcourt - foul #4 on Mike Arant, team foul #1268-58
SubsLouisiana Tech
Norman Turner (PG), Mark Glantz (SG), Robert Roth (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF)
Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Kenneth Mercier
 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG), James James (SG), Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF), David Waite (C)
Mike Arant, Ernest Wittman, Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, Eric North
 
00:49Louisiana TechEddie Cooper makes the 1st free throw69-58
00:49Louisiana TechEddie Cooper makes the 2nd free throw70-58
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:42TroyEfren Smolenski's pass is intercepted by Mark Glantz70-58
00:39Louisiana TechWillie Rodgers blows the layup70-58
00:38TroyDavid Waite grabs the defensive rebound70-58
00:33TroyJason Durfee hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from James James70-61
00:33Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)70-61
SubsLouisiana Tech
Andrew Choate (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Kenneth Mercier (PF)
Mark Glantz, Robert Roth, Willie Rodgers
 
SubsTroy
Mike Arant (PG), Ernest Wittman (SG), Melvin Merced (SF), Bobby Paredes (PF), Eric North (C)
Jason Durfee, James James, Efren Smolenski, John Leach, David Waite
 
00:30Louisiana TechNorman Turner is fouled in the backcourt by Mike Arant - foul #5 on Mike Arant, team foul #1370-61
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
Jason Durfee (PG)
Mike Arant
 
00:30Louisiana TechNorman Turner misses the 1st free throw70-61
00:30Louisiana TechNorman Turner misses the 2nd free throw70-61
00:30TroyEric North grabs the board70-61
00:24TroyErnest Wittman throws a bad pass out of bounds70-61
00:22Louisiana TechAndrew Choate is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest Wittman - foul #5 on Ernest Wittman, team foul #1470-61
SubsLouisiana Tech 
SubsTroy
James James (SG)
Ernest Wittman
 
00:22Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 1st free throw71-61
00:22Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 2nd free throw72-61
00:15TroyMelvin Merced scores on a floater from the right wing72-63
00:14Louisiana TechJames James is called for the reach on Andrew Choate in the backcourt - foul #4 on James James, team foul #1572-63
00:14Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 1st free throw73-63
00:14Louisiana TechAndrew Choate makes the 2nd free throw74-63
00:08TroyEric North's pass is off the mark and out of bounds74-63
SubsLouisiana Tech
Mark Glantz (SG), Robert Roth (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Darryl Calvert (C)
Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Kenneth Mercier, Eddie Cooper
 
SubsTroy
Efren Smolenski (SF), John Leach (PF), David Waite (C)
Melvin Merced, Bobby Paredes, Eric North
 
Game PlanLouisiana TechLouisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanTroyTroy is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:00Louisiana TechNorman Turner runs out the clock74-63