#E10101 #00275D
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
4/4/2026
80
  1 2 F
Houston 43 37 80
UTEP 37 30 67
67
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cVincent Vaden 16 3-3 0-0 2-2 1 6 1 0 0 1 1 8
pfAllen Morello 22 3-4 0-0 0-1 1 6 2 1 1 0 1 6
sfEric Keller 25 5-8 1-2 2-7 1 3 1 4 0 2 2 13
sgDavid Phillips 25 3-5 2-4 4-4 0 2 4 4 0 0 0 12
pgEdmond Ferguson 22 4-10 2-5 1-1 0 2 6 1 2 0 3 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgVernon Mera 30 1-4 1-3 2-3 0 2 5 0 3 0 3 5
sfRoger Pendergrass 26 5-8 0-2 2-2 2 7 1 1 0 0 0 12
cGreg Rice 23 5-7 1-1 2-2 2 4 2 2 0 0 2 13
pfRichard Tschida 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
sgEdward Butts 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 29-50 7-17 15-22 7 34 23 14 6 3 13 80
Percentages   .580 .412 .682                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cArthur Wright 20 2-5 0-0 1-1 3 7 0 1 0 2 0 5
pfRalph Piccirillo 22 6-13 1-2 2-2 2 5 0 1 2 0 3 15
sfRonald Fenimore 18 1-4 1-4 0-0 1 2 0 3 0 0 4 3
sgCurtis Tanner 18 4-7 2-4 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 3 10
pgWillie Inge 20 3-5 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfMarshall Thatcher 21 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 6 3 1 0 0 2 2
sfJeff Melillo 17 3-6 2-3 0-0 1 2 1 1 0 0 3 8
pfNorman Kelley 17 0-3 0-2 0-1 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0
pgRobert Knight 15 3-6 1-2 1-1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 8
sgStephen Stam 13 1-5 1-4 0-1 0 0 3 2 1 0 3 3
pgMichael Bloom 11 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3
sfHerbert Scott 8 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 3 1 1 0 0 2 3
Totals 200 26-62 11-29 4-6 10 30 10 14 6 2 23 67
Percentages   .419 .379 .667                

UH
43
17-30
5-11
4-9
6
17
12
5
2
1
4
20
6
12
0
16
37
12-20
2-6
11-13
1
17
11
9
4
2
9
12
9
2
3
14
80
29-50
7-17
15-22
7
34
23
14
6
3
13
32
15
14
3
30
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
UTEP
37
15-35
6-17
1-1
8
19
5
7
2
2
10
10
6
8
7
13
30
11-27
5-12
3-5
2
11
5
7
4
0
13
6
7
0
0
14
67
26-62
11-29
4-6
10
30
10
14
6
2
23
16
13
8
7
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Edmond Ferguson Houston
11 Points, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh)
 SG - David Phillips (fresh)
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh)
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh)
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh)
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fresh)
 SG - Curtis Tanner (fresh)
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fresh)
 PF - Ralph Piccirillo (fresh)
 C - Arthur Wright (fresh)
 
20:00UTEPArthur Wright wins the tip0-0
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:47UTEPRonald Fenimore knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing0-3
19:34HoustonEric Keller lays it in on a nice dish by Allen Morello and he's fouled by Willie Inge - foul #1 on Willie Inge, team foul #12-3
19:34HoustonEric Keller misses the free throw2-3
19:34UTEPArthur Wright snags the defensive board2-3
19:18UTEPRalph Piccirillo makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner2-6
18:59HoustonVincent Vaden lays it up and in on a nice dish by Edmond Ferguson4-6
18:45UTEPRalph Piccirillo hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline4-6
18:43UTEPArthur Wright hits the follow up shot4-8
18:24HoustonEric Keller connects on the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Allen Morello6-8
18:14UTEPCurtis Tanner misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner6-8
18:12UTEPRalph Piccirillo tips it home6-10
17:52HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Eric Keller9-10
17:36UTEPCurtis Tanner connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing9-13
17:34HoustonRalph Piccirillo is called for the reach on David Phillips in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ralph Piccirillo, team foul #29-13
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Vernon Mera (SG), Richard Tschida (SF), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, David Phillips, Eric Keller, Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Jeff Melillo (SF), Marshall Thatcher (PF), Norman Kelley (C)
Willie Inge, Curtis Tanner, Ronald Fenimore, Ralph Piccirillo, Arthur Wright
 
17:12HoustonRoger Pendergrass lays it up and in set up by Edward Butts11-13
16:54UTEPStephen Stam loses the dribble to Vernon Mera11-13
16:35HoustonRichard Tschida clanks a runner from the baseline11-13
16:34UTEPMarshall Thatcher pulls down the rebound11-13
16:18UTEPStephen Stam is fouled on the floor by Edward Butts - foul #1 on Edward Butts, team foul #111-13
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF)
Edward Butts, Richard Tschida
 
SubsUTEP
Curtis Tanner (SG)
Robert Knight
 
16:03UTEPStephen Stam hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing11-13
16:02HoustonVernon Mera snags the defensive board11-13
16:00HoustonVernon Mera is hacked by Stephen Stam in the backcourt - foul #1 on Stephen Stam, team foul #311-13
SubsHouston 
SubsUTEP
Michael Bloom (PG), Herbert Scott (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF)
Stephen Stam, Jeff Melillo, Norman Kelley
 
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fresh)
 SG - David Phillips (fresh)
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Greg Rice (fresh)
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Michael Bloom (fresh)
 SG - Curtis Tanner (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Herbert Scott (fresh)
 PF - Ralph Piccirillo (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Marshall Thatcher (fresh)
 
15:48HoustonEric Keller misses badly on a runner from the baseline11-13
15:46UTEPThe rebound goes to Ralph Piccirillo11-13
15:31UTEPRalph Piccirillo blows the layup11-13
15:30HoustonDavid Phillips grabs the board11-13
15:04HoustonEric Keller misses short on a 3 from the left wing11-13
15:02HoustonRoger Pendergrass hits the follow up shot13-13
14:48UTEPCurtis Tanner hits a floater from the left wing13-15
14:21HoustonEric Keller misses the runner in the lane13-15
14:20HoustonGreg Rice tips it back up and in15-15
14:11UTEPHerbert Scott buries a 3 from straight away set up by Marshall Thatcher15-18
14:09HoustonEric Keller is called for traveling in the backcourt15-18
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
David Phillips, Eric Keller, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Jeff Melillo (PF), Arthur Wright (C)
Michael Bloom, Curtis Tanner, Herbert Scott, Ralph Piccirillo, Marshall Thatcher
 
13:54UTEPWillie Inge is hacked by Edmond Ferguson - foul #1 on Edmond Ferguson, team foul #215-18
13:46UTEPArthur Wright hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing15-18
13:44UTEPThe offensive rebound goes to Ronald Fenimore15-18
13:29UTEPRonald Fenimore is called for traveling15-18
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (C)
Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP 
13:11HoustonRoger Pendergrass is hacked by Ronald Fenimore - foul #1 on Ronald Fenimore, team foul #415-18
12:59HoustonGreg Rice misses short on a jumpshot from the left side15-18
12:58UTEPArthur Wright grabs the defensive rebound15-18
12:51UTEPWillie Inge misses short on a 3 from straight away15-18
12:50HoustonRoger Pendergrass gets the rebound15-18
12:37HoustonArthur Wright denies the turnaround by Edmond Ferguson15-18
12:35UTEPRonald Fenimore grabs the board15-18
12:21UTEPRonald Fenimore can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing15-18
12:19HoustonGreg Rice grabs the defensive rebound15-18
12:01HoustonThe pull-up jumper by Vernon Mera is blocked by Arthur Wright15-18
11:59HoustonGreg Rice hits the follow up shot17-18
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh)
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh)
 C - Greg Rice (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fairly fresh)
 SG - Robert Knight (fairly fresh)
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jeff Melillo (fairly fresh)
 C - Arthur Wright (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:39UTEPRobert Knight is called for traveling17-18
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF), Richard Tschida (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Roger Pendergrass, Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG), Curtis Tanner (SG), Marshall Thatcher (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF), Norman Kelley (C)
Willie Inge, Robert Knight, Ronald Fenimore, Jeff Melillo, Arthur Wright
 
11:26HoustonDavid Phillips travels with the ball17-18
SubsHouston
Allen Morello (PF)
Richard Tschida
 
SubsUTEP 
11:10UTEPStephen Stam misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing17-18
11:08UTEPMarshall Thatcher snags the offensive board17-18
10:57UTEPRalph Piccirillo is whistled for a carry17-18
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (PF)
Allen Morello
 
SubsUTEP 
10:53HoustonVernon Mera is fouled in the backcourt by Stephen Stam - foul #2 on Stephen Stam, team foul #517-18
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG)
Vernon Mera
 
SubsUTEP
Michael Bloom (PG)
Stephen Stam
 
10:38HoustonCurtis Tanner picks off the pass by David Phillips17-18
10:34UTEPRalph Piccirillo banks in the layup set up by Curtis Tanner17-20
10:19HoustonDavid Phillips misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner17-20
10:17UTEPMarshall Thatcher snags the defensive board17-20
09:56UTEPMichael Bloom clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing17-20
09:54HoustonRoger Pendergrass grabs the defensive rebound17-20
09:38HoustonEdmond Ferguson is open but comes up short on the 3 from the left corner17-20
09:36UTEPNorman Kelley grabs the board17-20
09:18UTEPNorman Kelley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner17-20
09:16HoustonEric Keller snags the defensive board17-20
08:59HoustonEdmond Ferguson clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line17-20
08:57HoustonVincent Vaden grabs the offensive board17-20
08:48HoustonDavid Phillips buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Vincent Vaden19-20
08:25UTEPMichael Bloom buries a 3pt shot from the left wing19-23
08:08HoustonVincent Vaden hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket but he's hacked by Norman Kelley - foul #1 on Norman Kelley, team foul #619-23
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Allen Morello (PF)
Edmond Ferguson, Roger Pendergrass
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Jeff Melillo (PF), Arthur Wright (C)
Michael Bloom, Curtis Tanner, Marshall Thatcher, Ralph Piccirillo, Norman Kelley
 
08:08HoustonVincent Vaden makes the 1st free throw20-23
08:08HoustonVincent Vaden makes the 2nd free throw21-23
07:45UTEPArthur Wright can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side21-23
07:44UTEPArthur Wright grabs the offensive board21-23
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fresh)
 SG - David Phillips (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Eric Keller (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh)
 C - Vincent Vaden (tiring) 4 pts.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fresh)
 SG - Robert Knight (fresh)
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jeff Melillo (fresh)
 C - Arthur Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:28UTEPEric Keller denies the turnaround by Robert Knight21-23
07:26HoustonThe rebound goes to Allen Morello21-23
07:20HoustonDavid Phillips is open but comes up short on the 3 from the right corner21-23
07:18HoustonAllen Morello tips it home23-23
07:00UTEPVernon Mera takes the ball from Robert Knight23-23
06:36HoustonEric Keller is hacked by Ronald Fenimore - foul #2 on Ronald Fenimore, team foul #723-23
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Herbert Scott (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF)
Robert Knight, Ronald Fenimore
 
06:36HoustonEric Keller makes the 1st free throw24-23
06:36HoustonEric Keller misses the 2nd free throw24-23
06:36UTEPArthur Wright snags the defensive board24-23
06:17UTEPHerbert Scott can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing24-23
06:15HoustonAllen Morello grabs the defensive rebound24-23
06:12HoustonVernon Mera is hacked by Jeff Melillo in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jeff Melillo, team foul #824-23
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Roger Pendergrass (SF)
Edward Butts, Eric Keller
 
SubsUTEP
Robert Knight (SG), Marshall Thatcher (PF)
Jeff Melillo, Ralph Piccirillo
 
06:12HoustonVernon Mera misses the 1st free throw24-23
06:12UTEPHerbert Scott pulls down the rebound24-23
05:53UTEPRobert Knight misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side24-23
05:51UTEPMarshall Thatcher tips it home24-25
05:34HoustonEdmond Ferguson is open and scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Greg Rice and the foul's on Herbert Scott - foul #1 on Herbert Scott, team foul #926-25
SubsHouston 
SubsUTEP
Michael Bloom (PG), Ralph Piccirillo (PF)
Willie Inge, Arthur Wright
 
05:34HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the free throw27-25
05:09UTEPMarshall Thatcher is called for traveling27-25
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF)
Edmond Ferguson, Allen Morello
 
SubsUTEP
Jeff Melillo (SF)
Herbert Scott
 
04:54HoustonEric Keller connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Vernon Mera30-25
04:39UTEPMarshall Thatcher can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner30-25
04:38UTEPJeff Melillo grabs the offensive board30-25
04:32UTEPRobert Knight is fouled on the floor by Vernon Mera - foul #1 on Vernon Mera, team foul #330-25
SubsHouston
Richard Tschida (SF), Allen Morello (PF)
Eric Keller, Roger Pendergrass
 
SubsUTEP
Curtis Tanner (SG), Norman Kelley (C)
Robert Knight, Marshall Thatcher
 
04:25UTEPCurtis Tanner hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side30-27
04:11HoustonVernon Mera hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by David Phillips33-27
03:57UTEPJeff Melillo misses long on a 3 from the left corner33-27
03:56UTEPRalph Piccirillo can't tip it in33-27
03:55HoustonDavid Phillips snags the defensive board33-27
03:29HoustonVernon Mera misses short on a 3 from the right corner33-27
03:28UTEPCurtis Tanner snags the defensive board33-27
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - David Phillips (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Tschida (fresh)
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Greg Rice (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Michael Bloom (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Curtis Tanner (tiring) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jeff Melillo (fairly fresh)
 PF - Ralph Piccirillo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Norman Kelley (fresh)
 
03:16UTEPJeff Melillo throws a bad pass out of bounds33-27
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Roger Pendergrass (PF)
David Phillips, Richard Tschida, Allen Morello
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Stephen Stam (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Marshall Thatcher (PF), Arthur Wright (C)
Michael Bloom, Curtis Tanner, Jeff Melillo, Ralph Piccirillo, Norman Kelley
 
03:04HoustonEric Keller buries a jump hook from the baseline set up by Vernon Mera35-27
02:45UTEPArthur Wright scores on a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Stephen Stam and he's fouled by Greg Rice - foul #1 on Greg Rice, team foul #435-29
02:45UTEPArthur Wright makes the free throw35-30
02:38HoustonEric Keller's pass is intercepted by Stephen Stam in the backcourt35-30
02:36UTEPWillie Inge lays it in on a great pass from Stephen Stam35-32
02:21HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away35-32
02:20HoustonEric Keller grabs the offensive rebound35-32
02:06HoustonGreg Rice hits the finger roll set up by Roger Pendergrass37-32
02:01UTEPStephen Stam connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Marshall Thatcher37-35
01:38HoustonGreg Rice connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Edmond Ferguson40-35
01:21UTEPRonald Fenimore misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner40-35
01:19HoustonVernon Mera grabs the board40-35
00:57HoustonEric Keller blows the layup but he's fouled by Marshall Thatcher - foul #1 on Marshall Thatcher, team foul #1040-35
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Michael Bloom (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Herbert Scott (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF), Norman Kelley (C)
Willie Inge, Stephen Stam, Ronald Fenimore, Marshall Thatcher, Arthur Wright
 
00:57HoustonEric Keller misses the 1st free throw40-35
00:57HoustonEric Keller misses the 2nd free throw40-35
00:57UTEPHerbert Scott grabs the defensive rebound40-35
00:40UTEPRalph Piccirillo clanks a shot from the right wing40-35
00:39HoustonVincent Vaden gets the rebound40-35
00:35HoustonDavid Phillips throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt40-35
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (SF), Richard Tschida (C)
Eric Keller, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Jeff Melillo (SF)
Herbert Scott
 
00:11UTEPJeff Melillo makes the jumpshot from the left wing40-37
00:02HoustonDavid Phillips connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away43-37
00:00UTEPRobert Knight can't connect on a fullcourt shot43-37
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Phillips (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Curtis Tanner (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ralph Piccirillo (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Arthur Wright (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00HoustonEric Keller inbounds the ball43-37
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
19:37HoustonDavid Phillips connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Edmond Ferguson46-37
19:32UTEPCurtis Tanner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing46-37
19:30HoustonEric Keller pulls down the rebound46-37
19:19HoustonVincent Vaden is open and buries a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Edmond Ferguson48-37
18:52UTEPWillie Inge is hacked by Edmond Ferguson - foul #2 on Edmond Ferguson, team foul #148-37
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Roger Pendergrass (SF), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP 
18:44UTEPArthur Wright's pass is off the mark and out of bounds48-37
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF)
Allen Morello
 
SubsUTEP
Robert Knight (SG)
Curtis Tanner
 
18:25HoustonRoger Pendergrass is hacked by Ralph Piccirillo - foul #2 on Ralph Piccirillo, team foul #148-37
SubsHouston
Allen Morello (PF)
Eric Keller
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG), Jeff Melillo (SF), Marshall Thatcher (C)
Willie Inge, Ronald Fenimore, Arthur Wright
 
18:13HoustonRoger Pendergrass drills a shot from close range set up by Vernon Mera50-37
17:44UTEPRobert Knight knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side and he's hacked by Greg Rice - foul #2 on Greg Rice, team foul #250-39
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF)
Allen Morello
 
SubsUTEP
Norman Kelley (C)
Ralph Piccirillo
 
17:44UTEPRobert Knight makes the free throw50-40
17:31HoustonGreg Rice connects on the floater near the basket on a great pass from Vernon Mera52-40
17:05UTEPRobert Knight buries a 3 pointer from straight away52-43
16:51HoustonVernon Mera is wide open but clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner52-43
16:50UTEPJeff Melillo grabs the defensive rebound52-43
16:28UTEPRobert Knight is fouled on the floor by Eric Keller - foul #1 on Eric Keller, team foul #352-43
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
David Phillips, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Curtis Tanner (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Arthur Wright (C)
Stephen Stam, Robert Knight, Jeff Melillo, Marshall Thatcher
 
16:20UTEPVincent Vaden is called for the reach on Curtis Tanner - foul #1 on Vincent Vaden, team foul #452-43
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (SF)
Eric Keller
 
SubsUTEP 
16:15UTEPRonald Fenimore clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing52-43
16:13HoustonVincent Vaden pulls down the rebound52-43
15:56HoustonAllen Morello can't connect on a driving attempt from close range52-43
15:55UTEPWillie Inge gets the rebound52-43
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Curtis Tanner (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Norman Kelley (fairly fresh)
 C - Arthur Wright (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
15:26UTEPAllen Morello steps in front of the Curtis Tanner pass52-43
15:21HoustonRonald Fenimore is called for the reach on Edmond Ferguson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ronald Fenimore, team foul #252-43
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF), Greg Rice (C)
Vernon Mera, Roger Pendergrass, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Ralph Piccirillo (PF)
Norman Kelley
 
15:10HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the 3 from the right wing52-43
15:09UTEPRalph Piccirillo snags the defensive board52-43
15:02UTEPRalph Piccirillo hits a fadeaway from the baseline set up by Willie Inge and the foul's on Edmond Ferguson - foul #3 on Edmond Ferguson, team foul #552-45
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP 
15:02UTEPRalph Piccirillo makes the free throw52-46
14:36HoustonRoger Pendergrass hits the front of the rim on the floater from close range but the foul's on Ralph Piccirillo - foul #3 on Ralph Piccirillo, team foul #352-46
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Greg Rice (C)
Vernon Mera, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Michael Bloom (PG), Jeff Melillo (SF), Marshall Thatcher (C)
Willie Inge, Ronald Fenimore, Arthur Wright
 
14:36HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 1st free throw53-46
14:36HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 2nd free throw54-46
14:21UTEPCurtis Tanner drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Jeff Melillo54-49
14:03HoustonEric Keller's pass is off the mark and out of bounds54-49
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG)
Michael Bloom
 
13:45UTEPRalph Piccirillo scores on a driving attempt from the baseline54-51
13:43HoustonAllen Morello is fouled in the backcourt by Jeff Melillo - foul #2 on Jeff Melillo, team foul #454-51
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Robert Knight (SG)
Curtis Tanner
 
13:25HoustonEric Keller is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on Eric Keller, team foul #654-51
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Roger Pendergrass (SF), Richard Tschida (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Herbert Scott (SF), Arthur Wright (C)
Stephen Stam, Jeff Melillo, Ralph Piccirillo
 
13:08UTEPRobert Knight knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Marshall Thatcher54-53
12:49HoustonRoger Pendergrass can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner54-53
12:48UTEPThe rebound goes to Marshall Thatcher54-53
12:28UTEPHerbert Scott is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Herbert Scott, team foul #554-53
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Greg Rice (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
David Phillips, Roger Pendergrass, Allen Morello, Richard Tschida
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG), Curtis Tanner (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF), Norman Kelley (C)
Willie Inge, Robert Knight, Herbert Scott, Marshall Thatcher, Arthur Wright
 
12:26HoustonVernon Mera is hacked by Curtis Tanner in the backcourt - foul #1 on Curtis Tanner, team foul #654-53
SubsHouston 
SubsUTEP
Jeff Melillo (SG)
Curtis Tanner
 
12:04HoustonGreg Rice hits the front of the rim on the wide open floater from the right block54-53
12:03UTEPRalph Piccirillo pulls down the rebound54-53
11:48UTEPEdmond Ferguson steals it from Ronald Fenimore54-53
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Eric Keller (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Greg Rice (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Stephen Stam (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Jeff Melillo (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Ralph Piccirillo (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Norman Kelley (fresh)
 
11:35HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Vernon Mera56-53
11:19UTEPNorman Kelley misses the 3pt shot from the left wing56-53
11:17HoustonEdmond Ferguson gets the rebound56-53
11:09HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the 3 from straight away set up by Greg Rice59-53
10:50UTEPVernon Mera picks off the pass by Ronald Fenimore59-53
10:25HoustonVincent Vaden is open and buries a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Edmond Ferguson61-53
10:04UTEPStephen Stam loses the dribble to Edmond Ferguson61-53
09:43HoustonEric Keller misses long on a jump hook near the basket but the foul's on Jeff Melillo - foul #3 on Jeff Melillo, team foul #761-53
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Allen Morello (PF), Richard Tschida (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Greg Rice, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Curtis Tanner (SG), Herbert Scott (SF), Marshall Thatcher (PF), Arthur Wright (C)
Stephen Stam, Jeff Melillo, Ronald Fenimore, Ralph Piccirillo, Norman Kelley
 
09:43HoustonEric Keller makes the 1st free throw62-53
09:43HoustonEric Keller misses the 2nd free throw62-53
09:43UTEPMarshall Thatcher snags the defensive board62-53
09:32UTEPWillie Inge hits a 3 pointer from straight away62-56
09:26HoustonDavid Phillips is fouled in the backcourt by Curtis Tanner - foul #2 on Curtis Tanner, team foul #862-56
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (SF)
Eric Keller
 
SubsUTEP 
09:26HoustonDavid Phillips makes the 1st free throw63-56
09:26HoustonDavid Phillips makes the 2nd free throw64-56
09:15UTEPWillie Inge drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Herbert Scott64-58
09:01HoustonAllen Morello is alone and drills a jump hook from the right block set up by David Phillips66-58
08:56UTEPWillie Inge can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane66-58
08:54UTEPArthur Wright grabs the offensive board66-58
08:28UTEPHerbert Scott misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner66-58
08:27HoustonRichard Tschida gets the rebound66-58
08:05HoustonRoger Pendergrass buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by David Phillips68-58
07:42UTEPArthur Wright can't finish the layup68-58
07:41HoustonAllen Morello snags the defensive board68-58
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (tiring) 3 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - David Phillips (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Richard Tschida (fairly fresh)
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Curtis Tanner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Herbert Scott (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Marshall Thatcher (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Arthur Wright (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:31HoustonRichard Tschida is called for 10 seconds68-58
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Greg Rice (C)
Vernon Mera, Allen Morello, Richard Tschida
 
SubsUTEP
Michael Bloom (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF)
Willie Inge, Curtis Tanner, Herbert Scott, Marshall Thatcher
 
07:13UTEPRalph Piccirillo blows the layup68-58
07:11HoustonRoger Pendergrass gets the rebound68-58
07:06HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the floater from the right wing68-58
07:04UTEPArthur Wright grabs the defensive rebound68-58
06:44UTEPMichael Bloom is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Michael Bloom, team foul #968-58
SubsHouston
Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Norman Kelley (C)
Arthur Wright
 
06:22HoustonAllen Morello lays it up and in set up by Edmond Ferguson and he's fouled by Ronald Fenimore - foul #4 on Ronald Fenimore, team foul #1070-58
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Jeff Melillo (SF), Marshall Thatcher (PF)
Ronald Fenimore, Ralph Piccirillo
 
06:22HoustonAllen Morello misses the free throw70-58
06:22UTEPNorman Kelley grabs the board70-58
05:56UTEPMarshall Thatcher comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line70-58
05:54HoustonAllen Morello pulls down the rebound70-58
05:30HoustonDavid Phillips loses the dribble to Norman Kelley70-58
05:10UTEPNorman Kelley is hacked by Vernon Mera - foul #2 on Vernon Mera, team foul #770-58
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Vernon Mera, Allen Morello, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Stephen Stam (SG), Herbert Scott (SF)
Michael Bloom, Robert Knight, Jeff Melillo
 
05:10UTEPNorman Kelley misses the 1st free throw70-58
05:10HoustonVincent Vaden grabs the defensive rebound70-58
04:54HoustonEdmond Ferguson clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing70-58
04:52UTEPHerbert Scott grabs the board70-58
04:48UTEPNorman Kelley's fadeaway is rejected by Eric Keller70-58
04:46HoustonEdmond Ferguson gets the rebound70-58
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
04:26HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses long on an open driving attempt near the basket70-58
04:24HoustonRoger Pendergrass tips it home72-58
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
04:04UTEPStephen Stam hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away72-58
04:02HoustonThe rebound goes to Vincent Vaden72-58
04:00HoustonStephen Stam is called for the reach on David Phillips in the backcourt - foul #3 on Stephen Stam, team foul #1172-58
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Allen Morello (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Curtis Tanner (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF), Arthur Wright (C)
Stephen Stam, Herbert Scott, Marshall Thatcher, Norman Kelley
 
04:00HoustonDavid Phillips makes the 1st free throw73-58
04:00HoustonDavid Phillips makes the 2nd free throw74-58
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:47UTEPRalph Piccirillo connects on the shot near the basket and he's hacked by Allen Morello - foul #1 on Allen Morello, team foul #874-60
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG)
David Phillips
 
SubsUTEP 
03:47UTEPRalph Piccirillo makes the free throw74-61
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:21HoustonRalph Piccirillo steals it from Greg Rice74-61
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Vernon Mera (tiring) 3 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Greg Rice (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUTEP
 PG - Willie Inge (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Curtis Tanner (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Fenimore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Ralph Piccirillo (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Arthur Wright (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:03UTEPCurtis Tanner misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane74-61
03:01HoustonAllen Morello snags the defensive board74-61
02:46HoustonRalph Piccirillo steals the ball from Allen Morello74-61
02:22UTEPRalph Piccirillo misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner74-61
02:21HoustonRoger Pendergrass snags the defensive board74-61
02:00HoustonGreg Rice is fouled on the floor by Curtis Tanner - foul #3 on Curtis Tanner, team foul #1274-61
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Richard Tschida (SF)
Edmond Ferguson, Allen Morello
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Jeff Melillo (SF), Marshall Thatcher (PF), Norman Kelley (C)
Willie Inge, Curtis Tanner, Ronald Fenimore, Ralph Piccirillo, Arthur Wright
 
02:00HoustonGreg Rice makes the 1st free throw75-61
02:00HoustonGreg Rice makes the 2nd free throw76-61
01:43UTEPJeff Melillo buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Stephen Stam76-64
01:25HoustonGreg Rice's pass is intercepted by Norman Kelley76-64
01:17UTEPJeff Melillo hits a 3 from the right wing76-67
01:17HoustonHouston calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)76-67
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edward Butts, Vernon Mera, Richard Tschida, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsUTEP
Willie Inge (PG), Curtis Tanner (SG), Ronald Fenimore (SF), Ralph Piccirillo (PF), Arthur Wright (C)
Stephen Stam, Robert Knight, Jeff Melillo, Marshall Thatcher, Norman Kelley
 
01:02HoustonEric Keller scores on a floater from the left side on a nice dish by David Phillips78-67
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:56UTEPRalph Piccirillo's floater is tipped away by Vincent Vaden78-67
00:55HoustonVincent Vaden snags the defensive board78-67
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUTEPUTEP is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:53HoustonEdmond Ferguson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt78-67
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Vernon Mera (SG), Richard Tschida (SF), Roger Pendergrass (PF), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, David Phillips, Eric Keller, Allen Morello, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsUTEP
Stephen Stam (PG), Robert Knight (SG), Jeff Melillo (SF), Marshall Thatcher (PF), Norman Kelley (C)
Willie Inge, Curtis Tanner, Ronald Fenimore, Ralph Piccirillo, Arthur Wright
 
00:50UTEPJeff Melillo can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing78-67
00:48HoustonRoger Pendergrass snags the defensive board78-67
00:45HoustonRoger Pendergrass is whistled for a carry in the backcourt78-67
00:41UTEPStephen Stam is fouled on the floor by Vernon Mera - foul #3 on Vernon Mera, team foul #978-67
00:41UTEPStephen Stam misses the 1st free throw78-67
00:41HoustonGreg Rice snags the defensive board78-67
00:13HoustonVernon Mera is fouled on the floor by Marshall Thatcher - foul #2 on Marshall Thatcher, team foul #1378-67
00:13HoustonVernon Mera makes the 1st free throw79-67
00:13HoustonVernon Mera makes the 2nd free throw80-67
00:08UTEPStephen Stam misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner80-67
00:06UTEPRobert Knight pulls down the offensive rebound80-67
00:03UTEPJeff Melillo can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane80-67
00:01HoustonThe rebound goes to Richard Tschida80-67
00:00HoustonRichard Tschida runs out the clock80-67