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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
4/7/2026
67
  1 2 F
Houston 36 31 67
Southern Methodist 37 40 77
77
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cVincent Vaden 17 3-6 0-2 0-0 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 6
pfAllen Morello 18 5-7 0-0 0-0 3 7 1 2 0 0 5 10
sfEric Keller 25 3-6 1-3 1-2 2 5 3 3 1 1 1 8
sgDavid Phillips 25 4-7 2-5 0-0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 10
pgEdmond Ferguson 20 1-4 1-4 3-4 0 2 5 2 0 0 0 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfRoger Pendergrass 27 5-12 2-6 2-4 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 14
pgVernon Mera 27 3-6 1-2 2-2 1 3 2 5 2 0 4 9
cGreg Rice 23 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 6 0 0 0 0 2 2
pfRichard Tschida 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
sgEdward Butts 8 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 3 1 0 1 2
sfCharles Ferland 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 26-53 7-24 8-12 11 32 14 19 6 2 17 67
Percentages   .491 .292 .667                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cNicholas Golden 19 2-4 0-1 1-2 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 5
pfJohn Heal 24 3-6 1-2 3-3 6 10 1 1 2 1 1 10
sfJustin Scott 14 4-8 0-2 1-2 2 3 2 3 0 0 2 9
sgGeorge Christiano 18 4-7 1-3 2-3 0 0 4 0 3 0 1 11
pgJohn Benedict 26 4-7 2-5 0-0 0 0 7 1 3 0 2 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgElwood Mellon 21 1-3 1-1 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 3 3
cGeoffrey Lantz 18 3-7 0-0 3-6 3 6 2 1 0 0 1 9
cDerek Smolensky 17 2-6 0-0 1-3 3 5 0 2 1 1 2 5
sfEllis Larson 17 3-7 0-1 0-0 2 4 0 1 1 0 0 6
pgNathaniel Campbell 13 1-3 0-2 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 2
sgTerry Craney 9 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5
pfFranklin Hampton 4 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 30-63 6-20 11-19 16 35 20 12 11 2 15 77
Percentages   .476 .300 .579                

UH
36
14-28
4-14
4-6
6
17
6
6
1
2
7
16
5
6
2
15
31
12-25
3-10
4-6
5
15
8
13
5
0
10
10
5
6
4
12
67
26-53
7-24
8-12
11
32
14
19
6
2
17
26
10
12
6
27
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
SMU
37
15-29
5-11
2-6
5
15
10
5
3
0
8
8
5
4
4
18
40
15-34
1-9
9-13
11
20
10
7
8
2
7
20
15
7
4
14
77
30-63
6-20
11-19
16
35
20
12
11
2
15
28
20
11
8
32
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg John Benedict Southern Methodist
10 Points, 7 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh)
 SG - David Phillips (fresh)
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh)
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh)
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh)
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh)
 SG - George Christiano (fresh)
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh)
 PF - John Heal (fresh)
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh)
 
20:00Southern MethodistJohn Heal wins the tip0-0
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:51Southern MethodistJohn Benedict buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by George Christiano0-2
19:30HoustonEdmond Ferguson knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing3-2
19:13Southern MethodistJohn Benedict buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by George Christiano3-5
18:48HoustonEric Keller can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Justin Scott - foul #1 on Justin Scott, team foul #13-5
18:48HoustonEric Keller makes the 1st free throw4-5
18:48HoustonEric Keller misses the 2nd free throw4-5
18:48HoustonEric Keller grabs the offensive board4-5
18:23HoustonVincent Vaden misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner4-5
18:22Southern MethodistJohn Heal grabs the board4-5
18:16Southern MethodistJohn Heal comes up short on the jumper near the basket but he's fouled by Allen Morello - foul #1 on Allen Morello, team foul #14-5
18:16Southern MethodistJohn Heal makes the 1st free throw4-6
18:16Southern MethodistJohn Heal makes the 2nd free throw4-7
18:01HoustonVincent Vaden is by himself and knocks in the turnaround from the baseline set up by Edmond Ferguson6-7
17:34Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline6-7
17:33Southern MethodistJohn Heal gets the offensive rebound6-7
17:13Southern MethodistEric Keller denies the turnaround by Justin Scott6-7
17:12Southern MethodistJustin Scott grabs the offensive board6-7
17:01Southern MethodistJustin Scott's pass is off the mark and out of bounds6-7
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
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Justin Scott, John Heal, Nicholas Golden
 
16:41HoustonVernon Mera comes up short on the 3 from the right corner6-7
16:39Southern MethodistEllis Larson pulls down the rebound6-7
16:29Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing6-7
16:27HoustonRoger Pendergrass grabs the defensive rebound6-7
16:07HoustonEdward Butts misses the 3 pointer from the right wing6-7
16:05Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz grabs the board6-7
15:43Southern MethodistRoger Pendergrass swats the short shot by Geoffrey Lantz6-7
15:41HoustonRichard Tschida grabs the board6-7
LineupHouston
 PG - Edward Butts (fresh)
 SG - Vernon Mera (fresh)
 SF - Richard Tschida (fresh)
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (fresh)
 C - Greg Rice (fresh)
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Elwood Mellon (fresh)
 SG - Nathaniel Campbell (fresh)
 SF - Ellis Larson (fresh)
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh)
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh)
 
15:26HoustonGeoffrey Lantz is called for the reach on Roger Pendergrass - foul #1 on Geoffrey Lantz, team foul #26-7
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF)
Edward Butts, Richard Tschida
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), John Heal (PF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Derek Smolensky
 
15:07HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Vernon Mera8-7
14:49Southern MethodistEllis Larson drills a shot from the free throw line8-9
14:33HoustonVernon Mera hits a wide open shot from the free throw line10-9
14:17Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses badly on a floater from the right side10-9
14:15Southern MethodistJohn Heal snags the offensive board10-9
14:05Southern MethodistJohn Benedict is called for traveling10-9
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF)
David Phillips, Eric Keller
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Elwood Mellon, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz
 
14:03HoustonJohn Benedict steps in front of the Vernon Mera pass in the backcourt10-9
14:00Southern MethodistJohn Benedict lays it in10-11
13:58HoustonJustin Scott is called for the reach on Greg Rice in the backcourt - foul #2 on Justin Scott, team foul #310-11
SubsHouston 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Terry Craney (SF)
Justin Scott
 
13:46HoustonGreg Rice misses long on a 3 from the right wing10-11
13:44HoustonAllen Morello hits the follow up shot12-11
13:23Southern MethodistJohn Heal is fouled on the floor by Allen Morello - foul #2 on Allen Morello, team foul #212-11
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF)
Edmond Ferguson, Allen Morello
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
13:15Southern MethodistTerry Craney hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Nicholas Golden12-14
13:13HoustonVernon Mera is fouled in the backcourt by John Benedict - foul #1 on John Benedict, team foul #412-14
SubsHouston
Vincent Vaden (C)
Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
12:53HoustonEric Keller is fouled on the floor by George Christiano - foul #1 on George Christiano, team foul #512-14
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
12:37HoustonRoger Pendergrass buries a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Eric Keller14-14
12:16Southern MethodistTerry Craney misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing14-14
12:15HoustonGreg Rice gets the rebound14-14
12:04HoustonEric Keller is called for 3 seconds14-14
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Franklin Hampton (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Terry Craney, John Heal, Nicholas Golden
 
11:46Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Derek Smolensky, team foul #614-14
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (PF)
Eric Keller
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
11:35HoustonVernon Mera hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from the right wing14-14
11:33Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Nathaniel Campbell14-14
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - David Phillips (fresh)
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Greg Rice (fairly fresh)
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Elwood Mellon (fresh)
 SG - Nathaniel Campbell (fresh)
 SF - Franklin Hampton (fresh)
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh)
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh)
 
11:11Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz is called for traveling14-14
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Richard Tschida (C)
Vernon Mera, Greg Rice, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Ellis Larson (SF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Franklin Hampton
 
10:42HoustonRoger Pendergrass hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Edmond Ferguson17-14
10:19Southern MethodistElwood Mellon misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line17-14
10:18HoustonEdmond Ferguson gets the rebound17-14
10:01HoustonEric Keller knocks in the jumper from close range set up by Edmond Ferguson19-14
09:39Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz makes the fadeaway from the right side set up by John Benedict19-16
09:22HoustonRoger Pendergrass loses the ball out of bounds19-16
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Vernon Mera (SG), Greg Rice (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, David Phillips, Roger Pendergrass, Richard Tschida
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG), Terry Craney (SF), John Heal (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Elwood Mellon, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz, Derek Smolensky
 
09:01Southern MethodistEric Keller takes the ball from Terry Craney19-16
08:58HoustonEric Keller lays it up and in21-16
08:39Southern MethodistTerry Craney buries a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by George Christiano21-18
08:23HoustonVincent Vaden misses long on an open shot from the right side21-18
08:21HoustonVincent Vaden hits the follow up shot23-18
08:14Southern MethodistJohn Benedict hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Nicholas Golden23-21
07:59HoustonVincent Vaden knocks in the shot in the paint25-21
07:47Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing25-21
07:46HoustonThe rebound goes to Eric Keller25-21
07:31HoustonGreg Rice blows the layup25-21
07:30Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Nicholas Golden25-21
LineupHouston
 PG - Edward Butts (fresh)
 SG - Vernon Mera (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Keller (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Greg Rice (fairly fresh)
 C - Vincent Vaden (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - George Christiano (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Terry Craney (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fairly fresh)
 
07:21Southern MethodistVernon Mera is called for the reach on George Christiano - foul #1 on Vernon Mera, team foul #325-21
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), David Phillips (SG), Roger Pendergrass (SF)
Edward Butts, Vernon Mera, Eric Keller
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Franklin Hampton (SF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Terry Craney, Nicholas Golden
 
07:13Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell is fouled on the floor by Vincent Vaden - foul #1 on Vincent Vaden, team foul #425-21
SubsHouston 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Ellis Larson (SF)
Franklin Hampton
 
07:04Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses badly on a shot from the left wing25-21
07:03Southern MethodistEllis Larson tips it back up and in25-23
06:51HoustonDavid Phillips scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Edmond Ferguson28-23
06:34Southern MethodistElwood Mellon hits a 3pt shot from the right corner28-26
06:26HoustonRoger Pendergrass scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing31-26
06:07Southern MethodistJohn Heal clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing31-26
06:05HoustonRoger Pendergrass gets the rebound31-26
05:57HoustonJohn Heal picks off the pass by David Phillips31-26
05:28Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing31-26
05:27HoustonGreg Rice grabs the board31-26
05:24HoustonEdmond Ferguson is hacked by Elwood Mellon in the backcourt - foul #1 on Elwood Mellon, team foul #731-26
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF), Richard Tschida (C)
Greg Rice, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), George Christiano (SG), Terry Craney (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Elwood Mellon, Nathaniel Campbell, Ellis Larson, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
05:24HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the 1st free throw32-26
05:24HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the 2nd free throw33-26
05:05Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the shot from the right side but he's fouled by Roger Pendergrass - foul #1 on Roger Pendergrass, team foul #533-26
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Richard Tschida
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
05:05Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the 1st free throw33-26
05:05Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the 2nd free throw33-26
05:05HoustonGreg Rice snags the defensive board33-26
04:48HoustonGeorge Christiano steals the ball from Vernon Mera33-26
04:30Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by John Benedict33-29
04:13HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing33-29
04:11Southern MethodistNicholas Golden gets the rebound33-29
03:46Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano makes the floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by John Benedict and he's hacked by David Phillips - foul #1 on David Phillips, team foul #633-31
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Allen Morello (PF)
David Phillips, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Justin Scott (SF), John Heal (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
Terry Craney, Geoffrey Lantz, Nicholas Golden
 
03:46Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano misses the free throw33-31
03:46HoustonAllen Morello snags the defensive board33-31
03:41HoustonEric Keller misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner33-31
03:40HoustonThe offensive rebound goes to Eric Keller33-31
03:25HoustonRoger Pendergrass hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing33-31
03:23HoustonAllen Morello snags the offensive board33-31
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Vernon Mera (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Keller (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Roger Pendergrass (tiring) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - George Christiano (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh)
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh)
 
03:01HoustonEric Keller loses the ball out of bounds33-31
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Roger Pendergrass
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (SG)
George Christiano
 
02:52Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky is fouled on the floor by Allen Morello - foul #3 on Allen Morello, team foul #733-31
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (PF)
Allen Morello
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (SG)
John Benedict
 
02:52Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky misses the 1st free throw33-31
02:52HoustonEric Keller snags the defensive board33-31
02:33HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses badly on a floater from the left wing33-31
02:31Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky grabs the board33-31
02:25Southern MethodistJustin Scott throws it down on a nice dish by John Heal33-33
02:04HoustonRoger Pendergrass is fouled on the floor by Derek Smolensky - foul #2 on Derek Smolensky, team foul #833-33
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
Nathaniel Campbell, Justin Scott, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
02:04HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 1st free throw34-33
02:04HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses the 2nd free throw34-33
02:04Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz grabs the defensive rebound34-33
01:41Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from John Benedict34-35
01:19HoustonEdmond Ferguson comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner34-35
01:18Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Elwood Mellon34-35
01:01Southern MethodistJohn Benedict misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing34-35
01:00HoustonVernon Mera gets the rebound34-35
00:41HoustonEdmond Ferguson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing34-35
00:39HoustonGreg Rice tips it in36-35
00:22Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing36-35
00:20Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz tips it home36-37
00:05HoustonRoger Pendergrass can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing36-37
00:03Southern MethodistEllis Larson grabs the board36-37
00:00Southern MethodistEllis Larson misses long on a halfcourt shot36-37
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupHouston
 PG - Edmond Ferguson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - David Phillips (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Eric Keller (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Roger Pendergrass (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - George Christiano (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Justin Scott (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh) 2 reb.
 
20:00HoustonEric Keller inbounds the ball36-37
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
19:55HoustonJohn Benedict steals the ball from Eric Keller in the backcourt36-37
19:41Southern MethodistJohn Heal connects on the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from John Benedict36-40
19:39HoustonEdmond Ferguson is fouled in the backcourt by John Benedict - foul #2 on John Benedict, team foul #136-40
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Richard Tschida (SF)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
19:30HoustonRoger Pendergrass lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by David Phillips38-40
19:24Southern MethodistNicholas Golden clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner38-40
19:23Southern MethodistJohn Heal misses the tip38-40
19:22HoustonVernon Mera grabs the defensive rebound38-40
19:20HoustonGeorge Christiano steals it from David Phillips in the backcourt38-40
19:07Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano can't connect on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on Richard Tschida - foul #1 on Richard Tschida, team foul #138-40
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (PF)
Roger Pendergrass
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
19:07Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano makes the 1st free throw38-41
19:07Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano makes the 2nd free throw38-42
18:51HoustonDavid Phillips misses the 3 pointer from the left corner38-42
18:49Southern MethodistJohn Heal grabs the defensive rebound38-42
18:36Southern MethodistNicholas Golden lays it up and in set up by John Benedict and the foul's on Greg Rice - foul #1 on Greg Rice, team foul #238-44
SubsHouston
Eric Keller (SF), Roger Pendergrass (PF)
Richard Tschida, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
18:36Southern MethodistNicholas Golden makes the free throw38-45
18:19HoustonVincent Vaden hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner38-45
18:18Southern MethodistJohn Heal snags the defensive board38-45
17:54Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Justin Scott38-47
17:29HoustonRoger Pendergrass clanks a runner from the right block but he's fouled by John Heal - foul #1 on John Heal, team foul #238-47
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Greg Rice (C)
Vernon Mera, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Justin Scott, John Heal, Nicholas Golden
 
17:29HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses the 1st free throw38-47
17:29HoustonRoger Pendergrass makes the 2nd free throw39-47
17:12Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky connects on the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Geoffrey Lantz39-49
16:53HoustonEric Keller misses the wide open turnaround in the lane39-49
16:52HoustonRoger Pendergrass gets the offensive rebound39-49
16:32HoustonRoger Pendergrass is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing39-49
16:30HoustonThe offensive rebound goes to Greg Rice39-49
16:11HoustonDavid Phillips buries a 3 pointer from the left wing42-49
15:55Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky misses the floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Greg Rice - foul #2 on Greg Rice, team foul #342-49
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Richard Tschida (SF), Allen Morello (PF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Terry Craney (SF), John Heal (PF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz
 
15:55Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky makes the 1st free throw42-50
15:55Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky misses the 2nd free throw42-50
15:55HoustonAllen Morello grabs the board42-50
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - David Phillips (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Tschida (fresh)
 PF - Allen Morello (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Elwood Mellon (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Terry Craney (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - John Heal (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Derek Smolensky (fresh) 3 pts.
 
15:33HoustonDavid Phillips scores on a jumpshot from the left wing44-50
15:22Southern MethodistVernon Mera is called for the reach on John Benedict - foul #2 on Vernon Mera, team foul #444-50
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Richard Tschida, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
George Christiano (SG), Justin Scott (SF), Franklin Hampton (C)
Elwood Mellon, Terry Craney, Derek Smolensky
 
15:05Southern MethodistFranklin Hampton knocks in the driving attempt near the basket set up by John Benedict44-52
14:49HoustonVernon Mera knocks in the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Eric Keller46-52
14:25Southern MethodistJustin Scott drills a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by George Christiano46-54
14:12HoustonAllen Morello connects on the runner from the baseline set up by Edmond Ferguson48-54
14:07Southern MethodistJustin Scott clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner48-54
14:05Southern MethodistJohn Heal can't tip it in48-54
14:04HoustonGreg Rice grabs the board48-54
14:01HoustonGeorge Christiano steps in front of the Vernon Mera pass in the backcourt48-54
14:00Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano hits the finger roll48-56
13:47HoustonEdmond Ferguson hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 from the left wing48-56
13:45Southern MethodistFranklin Hampton grabs the defensive rebound48-56
13:26Southern MethodistJustin Scott can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner48-56
13:24HoustonEdmond Ferguson grabs the defensive rebound48-56
13:22HoustonEdmond Ferguson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt48-56
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Roger Pendergrass (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Justin Scott, John Heal, Franklin Hampton
 
13:07Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses long on a fadeaway from the left side48-56
13:05Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the tip48-56
13:03HoustonRoger Pendergrass gets the rebound48-56
12:37HoustonEllis Larson steals it from Vernon Mera48-56
12:33Southern MethodistEllis Larson lays it up and in48-58
12:19HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses badly on the uncontested floater from the left block48-58
12:18HoustonAllen Morello tips it in50-58
11:57Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell makes the pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Elwood Mellon50-60
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - David Phillips (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - Elwood Mellon (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Nathaniel Campbell (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Ellis Larson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:35HoustonDavid Phillips misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner50-60
11:34Southern MethodistThe rebound goes to Elwood Mellon50-60
11:29Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell is fouled on the floor by Vernon Mera - foul #3 on Vernon Mera, team foul #550-60
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Eric Keller (SF), Richard Tschida (C)
Vernon Mera, Roger Pendergrass, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Terry Craney (SG), Justin Scott (SF), John Heal (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
Elwood Mellon, Nathaniel Campbell, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz, Nicholas Golden
 
11:06Southern MethodistJustin Scott can't connect on a jumper from the left wing50-60
11:04Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky tips it but misses50-60
11:03Southern MethodistJohn Heal tips it home50-62
10:41HoustonDerek Smolensky picks off the pass by Allen Morello50-62
10:24Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky banks in the layup on a nice dish by Justin Scott50-64
09:59HoustonAllen Morello hits a wide open pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Eric Keller52-64
09:40Southern MethodistTerry Craney comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing52-64
09:39Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky pulls down the offensive rebound52-64
09:32Southern MethodistJohn Benedict misses the 3pt shot from the left wing52-64
09:31HoustonEric Keller snags the defensive board52-64
09:13HoustonEric Keller comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing52-64
09:11Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky snags the defensive board52-64
09:05Southern MethodistJustin Scott hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Eric Keller - foul #1 on Eric Keller, team foul #652-64
SubsHouston
Vernon Mera (PG), Roger Pendergrass (SF), Greg Rice (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Eric Keller, Richard Tschida
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), George Christiano (SG), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
John Benedict, Terry Craney, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
09:05Southern MethodistJustin Scott misses the 1st free throw52-64
09:05Southern MethodistJustin Scott makes the 2nd free throw52-65
09:03HoustonNicholas Golden picks off the pass by David Phillips in the backcourt52-65
08:49Southern MethodistNicholas Golden hits a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Geoffrey Lantz and he's hacked by Vernon Mera - foul #4 on Vernon Mera, team foul #752-67
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG)
Vernon Mera
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Ellis Larson (SF)
Justin Scott
 
08:49Southern MethodistNicholas Golden misses the free throw52-67
08:49HoustonAllen Morello pulls down the rebound52-67
08:47HoustonDavid Phillips is hacked by Elwood Mellon in the backcourt - foul #2 on Elwood Mellon, team foul #352-67
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
08:41HoustonEdward Butts makes the jumpshot from the left side set up by Allen Morello54-67
08:25Southern MethodistEllis Larson travels with the ball54-67
SubsHouston 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG)
Elwood Mellon
 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
08:23HoustonEdward Butts's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt54-67
08:07Southern MethodistEdward Butts steps in front of the Nicholas Golden pass54-67
07:52HoustonEdward Butts's pass is intercepted by John Benedict54-67
LineupHouston
 PG - Edward Butts (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - David Phillips (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roger Pendergrass (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (tiring) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Greg Rice (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fresh) 10 pts. 7 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - George Christiano (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Ellis Larson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Geoffrey Lantz (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Nicholas Golden (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:34Southern MethodistJohn Benedict misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner54-67
07:33Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz grabs the offensive board54-67
07:09Southern MethodistGeorge Christiano can't connect on a 3 from the right corner54-67
07:08HoustonThe rebound goes to Allen Morello54-67
06:47HoustonAllen Morello loses the ball out of bounds54-67
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Vernon Mera (SG), Eric Keller (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edward Butts, David Phillips, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Franklin Hampton (SF), John Heal (PF), Derek Smolensky (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Ellis Larson, Geoffrey Lantz, Nicholas Golden
 
06:33Southern MethodistVincent Vaden steps in front of the Derek Smolensky pass54-67
06:08HoustonThe jump hook by Allen Morello is blocked by John Heal54-67
06:06HoustonVernon Mera grabs the offensive rebound54-67
05:51HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses long on a jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Elwood Mellon - foul #3 on Elwood Mellon, team foul #454-67
SubsHouston
Roger Pendergrass (SF)
Eric Keller
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Justin Scott (SF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Franklin Hampton
 
05:51HoustonEdmond Ferguson makes the 1st free throw55-67
05:51HoustonEdmond Ferguson misses the 2nd free throw55-67
05:51Southern MethodistJustin Scott pulls down the rebound55-67
05:37Southern MethodistVernon Mera takes the ball from John Heal55-67
05:35HoustonEdmond Ferguson is whistled for traveling in the backcourt55-67
SubsHouston
Greg Rice (C)
Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
05:20Southern MethodistJustin Scott double dribbles55-67
SubsHouston
David Phillips (SG), Eric Keller (SF), Vincent Vaden (C)
Edmond Ferguson, Roger Pendergrass, Greg Rice
 
SubsSouthern Methodist 
04:58HoustonThe jumper by Allen Morello is denied by Derek Smolensky55-67
04:57HoustonThe offensive rebound goes to Vincent Vaden55-67
04:40HoustonDavid Phillips comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner55-67
04:38Southern MethodistJohn Heal pulls down the rebound55-67
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
04:33Southern MethodistVernon Mera picks off the pass by Justin Scott55-67
04:28HoustonDavid Phillips hits the finger roll on a great pass from Vernon Mera57-67
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
04:12Southern MethodistJustin Scott scores on a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Elwood Mellon57-69
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
04:03HoustonEric Keller connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away60-69
03:41Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane60-69
03:39Southern MethodistJustin Scott hits the follow up shot60-71
LineupHouston
 PG - Vernon Mera (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - David Phillips (tired) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Keller (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Allen Morello (tired) 8 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Vincent Vaden (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Methodist
 PG - John Benedict (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 7 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Elwood Mellon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Justin Scott (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Heal (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb.
 C - Derek Smolensky (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:37HoustonVernon Mera is called for traveling in the backcourt60-71
SubsHouston
Edmond Ferguson (PG), Roger Pendergrass (SF), Greg Rice (C)
David Phillips, Eric Keller, Vincent Vaden
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Nathaniel Campbell (PG), George Christiano (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (PF), Nicholas Golden (C)
John Benedict, Elwood Mellon, Justin Scott, John Heal, Derek Smolensky
 
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:27Southern MethodistRoger Pendergrass picks off the pass by Nathaniel Campbell60-71
03:24HoustonAllen Morello banks in the layup on a nice dish by Roger Pendergrass62-71
03:03Southern MethodistEllis Larson can't connect on a floater in the lane62-71
03:01Southern MethodistEllis Larson grabs the offensive board62-71
02:41Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the jumper in the lane but the foul's on Allen Morello - foul #4 on Allen Morello, team foul #862-71
SubsHouston 
SubsSouthern Methodist
John Benedict (PG), Terry Craney (SF)
Nathaniel Campbell, Ellis Larson
 
02:41Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses the 1st free throw62-71
02:41Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz makes the 2nd free throw62-72
02:32HoustonVernon Mera misses the jumpshot from the left side62-72
02:31Southern MethodistNicholas Golden gets the rebound62-72
02:31Southern MethodistSouthern Methodist calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-72
SubsHouston 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Justin Scott (SF), John Heal (PF)
Terry Craney, Geoffrey Lantz
 
02:12Southern MethodistJohn Heal banks in the layup and he's hacked by Allen Morello - foul #5 on Allen Morello, team foul #962-74
SubsHouston
Edward Butts (PG), Charles Ferland (SF)
Edmond Ferguson, Allen Morello
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Elwood Mellon (PG), Nathaniel Campbell (SG), Ellis Larson (SF), Geoffrey Lantz (C)
John Benedict, George Christiano, Justin Scott, Nicholas Golden
 
02:12Southern MethodistJohn Heal makes the free throw62-75
02:09HoustonJohn Heal picks off the pass by Edward Butts in the backcourt62-75
01:46Southern MethodistNathaniel Campbell can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing62-75
01:45Southern MethodistJohn Heal grabs the offensive rebound62-75
01:26Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz misses short on a jumpshot from the left side but he's hacked by Edward Butts - foul #1 on Edward Butts, team foul #1062-75
SubsHouston
Richard Tschida (SF)
Charles Ferland
 
SubsSouthern Methodist
Derek Smolensky (C)
John Heal
 
01:26Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz makes the 1st free throw62-76
01:26Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz makes the 2nd free throw62-77
01:17HoustonVernon Mera connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Edward Butts65-77
01:11Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint65-77
01:10Southern MethodistDerek Smolensky grabs the offensive rebound65-77
00:46Southern MethodistEllis Larson hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane65-77
00:44HoustonEdward Butts grabs the defensive rebound65-77
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:37HoustonRoger Pendergrass misses the dunk65-77
00:35Southern MethodistGeoffrey Lantz gets the rebound65-77
Game PlanHoustonHouston is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSouthern MethodistSouthern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:15Southern MethodistElwood Mellon hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side65-77
00:14HoustonRoger Pendergrass snags the defensive board65-77
00:11HoustonNathaniel Campbell is called for the reach on Edward Butts in the backcourt - foul #1 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #565-77
00:08HoustonRoger Pendergrass is fouled on the floor by Nathaniel Campbell - foul #2 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #665-77
00:06HoustonVernon Mera is fouled on the floor by Nathaniel Campbell - foul #3 on Nathaniel Campbell, team foul #765-77
00:06HoustonVernon Mera makes the 1st free throw66-77
00:06HoustonVernon Mera makes the 2nd free throw67-77
00:00Southern MethodistElwood Mellon runs out the clock67-77