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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
National Tournament Round 5 Smith
Final -
6/6/2026
49
  1 2 F
#4 Louisville 21 28 49
#5 Texas 19 41 60
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRay Richards 24 2-7 0-1 1-1 1 5 1 1 1 0 1 5
sgLeo Paxton 24 4-8 0-0 1-4 2 3 0 1 0 0 2 9
sgBilly Tucker 30 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 1 4 3 1 0 1 3
pgGahuj Afshari 27 3-11 3-10 0-0 0 2 1 2 0 0 1 9
sgPaul Smith 28 3-6 2-3 2-2 2 3 3 1 0 0 4 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Brooks 16 2-4 0-0 1-1 1 7 0 1 2 0 2 5
cRafael Ayala 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0 0 3 2 0
sfGregory Caldwell 13 0-1 0-0 1-2 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 1
pgThomas Gilliam 13 1-6 1-5 0-0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3
pfPaul Pierce 10 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 4
Totals 200 18-47 6-19 7-12 6 27 13 11 4 3 16 49
Percentages   .383 .316 .583                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfRyan Ryan 25 3-6 0-0 0-1 2 6 2 2 1 2 2 6
pfJoey Searle 27 4-8 0-0 1-3 1 5 0 1 1 2 2 9
pfThomas Meyers 29 3-5 0-0 1-2 0 4 2 0 2 0 0 7
pgRobert Harder 24 3-7 2-4 3-4 0 3 0 2 0 0 4 11
pgMichael Gipson 28 4-13 4-13 0-0 0 0 3 3 1 0 1 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgAnthony Johnson 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 0
sfWilliam Knott 19 2-5 1-3 0-0 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 5
cWilbur Elzy 15 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 7 0 2 0 1 0 2
pfDonald Marks 14 3-5 0-0 2-3 3 4 1 0 0 0 2 8
Totals 200 23-50 7-20 7-13 10 33 12 11 5 5 13 60
Percentages   .460 .350 .538                

UL
21
9-23
2-8
1-3
3
16
8
8
2
3
7
8
2
2
2
7
28
9-24
4-11
6-9
3
11
5
3
2
0
9
8
5
3
0
6
49
18-47
6-19
7-12
6
27
13
11
4
3
16
16
7
5
2
13
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
UT
19
8-23
1-8
2-6
4
15
2
8
2
3
3
12
4
2
2
5
41
15-27
6-12
5-7
6
18
10
3
3
2
10
18
0
8
0
10
60
23-50
7-20
7-13
10
33
12
11
5
5
13
30
4
10
2
15
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Michael Gipson Texas
12 Points, 3 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fresh)
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fresh)
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh)
 PF - Leo Paxton (fresh)
 C - Ray Richards (fresh)
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fresh)
 SG - Robert Harder (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Meyers (fresh)
 PF - Joey Searle (fresh)
 C - Ryan Ryan (fresh)
 
20:00TexasJoey Searle wins the tip0-0
Game PlanLouisvilleLouisville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanTexasTexas is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
19:36TexasRyan Ryan is whistled for traveling0-0
19:27LouisvilleRay Richards blows the layup0-0
19:26TexasJoey Searle grabs the board0-0
19:10TexasMichael Gipson double dribbles0-0
19:02LouisvilleGahuj Afshari misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away0-0
19:00TexasJoey Searle grabs the defensive rebound0-0
18:33TexasMichael Gipson hits a 3pt shot from the right corner0-3
18:07LouisvilleGahuj Afshari misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away0-3
18:05TexasRobert Harder grabs the board0-3
17:36TexasRyan Ryan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-3
17:23LouisvilleJoey Searle picks off the pass by Billy Tucker0-3
17:05TexasMichael Gipson is fouled on the floor by Paul Smith - foul #1 on Paul Smith, team foul #10-3
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
Wilbur Elzy (C)
Ryan Ryan
 
16:41TexasRobert Harder clanks a jumper from the left wing0-3
16:40LouisvillePaul Smith grabs the defensive rebound0-3
16:29LouisvilleThe short jumper by Billy Tucker is denied by Joey Searle0-3
16:27TexasWilbur Elzy gets the rebound0-3
16:22TexasMichael Gipson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-3
16:21LouisvilleBilly Tucker grabs the board0-3
16:02LouisvilleLeo Paxton misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Joey Searle - foul #1 on Joey Searle, team foul #10-3
SubsLouisville
Thomas Gilliam (PG), Gregory Caldwell (SG), David Brooks (C)
Paul Smith, Gahuj Afshari, Ray Richards
 
SubsTexas
Anthony Johnson (PG), William Knott (SF), Donald Marks (PF)
Michael Gipson, Thomas Meyers, Joey Searle
 
16:02LouisvilleLeo Paxton misses the 1st free throw0-3
16:02LouisvilleLeo Paxton misses the 2nd free throw0-3
16:02TexasWilbur Elzy grabs the board0-3
LineupLouisville
 PG - Thomas Gilliam (fresh)
 SG - Gregory Caldwell (fresh)
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh)
 PF - Leo Paxton (fairly fresh)
 C - David Brooks (fresh)
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Anthony Johnson (fresh)
 SG - Robert Harder (fairly fresh)
 SF - William Knott (fresh)
 PF - Donald Marks (fresh)
 C - Wilbur Elzy (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:43TexasRobert Harder knocks in the runner from the baseline on a great pass from Anthony Johnson0-5
15:21LouisvilleDavid Brooks misses the fadeaway from the right side0-5
15:20LouisvilleLeo Paxton tips it home2-5
15:10TexasRobert Harder throws a bad pass out of bounds2-5
SubsLouisville
Paul Pierce (SF), Rafael Ayala (PF)
Billy Tucker, Leo Paxton
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), Joey Searle (PF), Ryan Ryan (C)
Robert Harder, Donald Marks, Wilbur Elzy
 
14:50LouisvillePaul Pierce scores on a shot from close range set up by Thomas Gilliam4-5
14:22TexasJoey Searle's floater is tipped away by Rafael Ayala4-5
14:21LouisvilleDavid Brooks gets the rebound4-5
14:07LouisvilleThomas Gilliam comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner4-5
14:06TexasThe rebound goes to Anthony Johnson4-5
13:50TexasRyan Ryan hits a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Michael Gipson4-7
13:24LouisvilleA charge is called on David Brooks - foul #1 on David Brooks, team foul #24-7
SubsLouisville
Paul Smith (PG), Gahuj Afshari (SG), Billy Tucker (SF), Ray Richards (C)
Thomas Gilliam, Gregory Caldwell, Paul Pierce, David Brooks
 
SubsTexas
Robert Harder (SG), Thomas Meyers (SF), Donald Marks (PF)
Michael Gipson, William Knott, Joey Searle
 
13:12TexasThomas Meyers is denied on a dunk by Rafael Ayala4-7
13:10LouisvilleRay Richards gets the rebound4-7
12:51LouisvilleGahuj Afshari buries a 3 from the left corner set up by Billy Tucker7-7
12:22TexasRobert Harder misses badly on a 3 from the left wing7-7
12:21TexasDonald Marks grabs the offensive rebound7-7
12:11TexasRobert Harder misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner7-7
12:09TexasDonald Marks misses the tip7-7
12:08LouisvilleRafael Ayala grabs the defensive rebound7-7
11:55LouisvilleGahuj Afshari makes the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Billy Tucker10-7
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fresh)
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Rafael Ayala (fairly fresh) 2 blk.
 C - Ray Richards (fresh)
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Anthony Johnson (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Harder (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Thomas Meyers (fresh)
 PF - Donald Marks (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Ryan Ryan (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:39TexasDonald Marks makes the shot from close range and the foul's on Rafael Ayala - foul #1 on Rafael Ayala, team foul #310-9
SubsLouisville
Leo Paxton (PF)
Rafael Ayala
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), William Knott (SF), Wilbur Elzy (C)
Anthony Johnson, Robert Harder, Ryan Ryan
 
11:39TexasDonald Marks makes the free throw10-10
11:26LouisvillePaul Smith hits a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Ray Richards12-10
10:57TexasThomas Meyers connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane12-12
10:34LouisvilleBilly Tucker makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Paul Smith14-12
10:09TexasMichael Gipson misses the 3 from the left wing14-12
10:07TexasWilbur Elzy snags the offensive board14-12
09:47TexasMichael Gipson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing14-12
09:45LouisvilleRay Richards grabs the board14-12
09:30LouisvilleThomas Meyers steals the ball from Gahuj Afshari14-12
09:26TexasThomas Meyers hits the finger roll14-14
09:11LouisvilleRay Richards misses short on a shot from the left side14-14
09:09TexasWilbur Elzy pulls down the rebound14-14
08:44TexasMichael Gipson misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away14-14
08:42TexasWilliam Knott tips it home14-16
08:30LouisvilleLeo Paxton scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Gahuj Afshari16-16
08:12TexasWilbur Elzy's pass is intercepted by Ray Richards16-16
07:52LouisvilleGahuj Afshari can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner16-16
07:50LouisvilleRay Richards grabs the offensive rebound16-16
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Billy Tucker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Leo Paxton (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Ray Richards (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Thomas Meyers (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - William Knott (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Donald Marks (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Wilbur Elzy (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
07:30LouisvilleBilly Tucker throws a bad pass out of bounds16-16
SubsLouisville
Thomas Gilliam (PG), Gregory Caldwell (SG), Paul Pierce (SF), Rafael Ayala (PF), David Brooks (C)
Paul Smith, Gahuj Afshari, Billy Tucker, Leo Paxton, Ray Richards
 
SubsTexas
Anthony Johnson (PG), Robert Harder (SG), Joey Searle (PF), Ryan Ryan (C)
Michael Gipson, William Knott, Donald Marks, Wilbur Elzy
 
07:08TexasGregory Caldwell is called for the reach on Ryan Ryan - foul #1 on Gregory Caldwell, team foul #416-16
06:50TexasRyan Ryan's floater is tipped away by Rafael Ayala16-16
06:49LouisvilleRafael Ayala snags the defensive board16-16
06:30LouisvilleThomas Gilliam misses the 3pt jumper from straight away16-16
06:29TexasThe rebound goes to Joey Searle16-16
06:07TexasRyan Ryan can't throw it down16-16
06:06LouisvilleDavid Brooks snags the defensive board16-16
05:51LouisvilleThe jumper by Thomas Gilliam is denied by Ryan Ryan16-16
05:50TexasThe rebound goes to Thomas Meyers16-16
05:24TexasRobert Harder can't connect on a shot in the paint but the foul's on Paul Pierce - foul #1 on Paul Pierce, team foul #516-16
SubsLouisville
Billy Tucker (SF)
Rafael Ayala
 
SubsTexas 
05:24TexasRobert Harder misses the 1st free throw16-16
05:24TexasRobert Harder makes the 2nd free throw16-17
05:07LouisvilleDavid Brooks banks in the layup on a nice dish by Gregory Caldwell and he's hacked by Anthony Johnson - foul #1 on Anthony Johnson, team foul #218-17
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
William Knott (SF)
Thomas Meyers
 
05:07LouisvilleDavid Brooks makes the free throw19-17
04:38TexasWilliam Knott misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side19-17
04:36LouisvillePaul Pierce gets the rebound19-17
04:19LouisvilleThomas Gilliam throws a bad pass out of bounds19-17
SubsLouisville
Paul Smith (PG), Gahuj Afshari (SG), Leo Paxton (PF), Ray Richards (C)
Thomas Gilliam, Gregory Caldwell, Paul Pierce, David Brooks
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), Wilbur Elzy (C)
Anthony Johnson, Ryan Ryan
 
03:59TexasJoey Searle is whistled for traveling19-17
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
Thomas Meyers (SF)
William Knott
 
03:40LouisvilleJoey Searle is called for the reach on Leo Paxton - foul #2 on Joey Searle, team foul #319-17
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Leo Paxton (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Ray Richards (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Harder (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Thomas Meyers (tiring) 4 pts.
 PF - Joey Searle (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Wilbur Elzy (fresh) 4 reb.
 
03:30LouisvilleLeo Paxton misses the easy layup19-17
03:29LouisvillePaul Smith misses the tip19-17
03:28TexasWilbur Elzy gets the rebound19-17
03:02TexasMichael Gipson steps out of bounds on the sideline19-17
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
Anthony Johnson (SG), Donald Marks (PF)
Robert Harder, Joey Searle
 
02:53LouisvilleLeo Paxton is whistled for a carry19-17
02:27TexasThomas Meyers comes up short on the floater near the basket19-17
02:25LouisvilleLeo Paxton gets the rebound19-17
02:09LouisvilleGahuj Afshari double dribbles19-17
SubsLouisville
Rafael Ayala (PF), David Brooks (C)
Leo Paxton, Ray Richards
 
SubsTexas
William Knott (SF), Ryan Ryan (C)
Thomas Meyers, Wilbur Elzy
 
01:51TexasMichael Gipson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner19-17
01:50LouisvilleDavid Brooks gets the rebound19-17
01:41LouisvilleBilly Tucker is whistled for a carry19-17
SubsLouisville
Thomas Gilliam (PG), Gregory Caldwell (SG), Paul Pierce (SF)
Paul Smith, Gahuj Afshari, Billy Tucker
 
SubsTexas
Joey Searle (PF)
Donald Marks
 
01:13TexasRyan Ryan jams it and he's hacked by David Brooks - foul #2 on David Brooks, team foul #619-19
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
Robert Harder (SG)
Michael Gipson
 
01:13TexasRyan Ryan misses the free throw19-19
01:13LouisvilleGregory Caldwell snags the defensive board19-19
01:06LouisvilleDavid Brooks drills a runner from the right block set up by Thomas Gilliam21-19
00:49TexasDavid Brooks steals it from Anthony Johnson21-19
00:24LouisvilleThe jump hook by Gregory Caldwell is blocked by Joey Searle21-19
00:23TexasThe rebound goes to Ryan Ryan21-19
00:04TexasJoey Searle misses badly on a runner in the paint but he's hacked by Rafael Ayala - foul #2 on Rafael Ayala, team foul #721-19
SubsLouisville
Paul Smith (PG), Gahuj Afshari (SG), Billy Tucker (SF), Leo Paxton (PF), Ray Richards (C)
Thomas Gilliam, Gregory Caldwell, Paul Pierce, Rafael Ayala, David Brooks
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), Donald Marks (PF), Wilbur Elzy (C)
Anthony Johnson, William Knott, Ryan Ryan
 
00:04TexasJoey Searle misses the 1st free throw21-19
00:04TexasJoey Searle misses the 2nd free throw21-19
00:04LouisvilleRay Richards grabs the defensive rebound21-19
00:00LouisvilleRay Richards misses short on a halfcourt shot21-19
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Leo Paxton (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Ray Richards (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Harder (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Thomas Meyers (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Joey Searle (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Ryan Ryan (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00LouisvilleBilly Tucker inbounds the ball21-19
Game PlanLouisvilleLouisville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanTexasTexas is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
19:44LouisvilleRobert Harder is called for the reach on Gahuj Afshari - foul #1 on Robert Harder, team foul #121-19
19:32LouisvilleRyan Ryan is called for the reach on Billy Tucker - foul #1 on Ryan Ryan, team foul #221-19
19:24LouisvilleRay Richards misses badly on a runner from the baseline21-19
19:22LouisvilleLeo Paxton pulls down the offensive rebound21-19
19:09LouisvilleRay Richards makes the jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Paul Smith and he's hacked by Ryan Ryan - foul #2 on Ryan Ryan, team foul #323-19
19:09LouisvilleRay Richards makes the free throw24-19
18:51TexasThomas Meyers knocks in the shot from the left block and the foul's on Billy Tucker - foul #1 on Billy Tucker, team foul #124-21
18:51TexasThomas Meyers makes the free throw24-22
18:42LouisvilleGahuj Afshari is hacked by Robert Harder - foul #2 on Robert Harder, team foul #424-22
18:28LouisvilleLeo Paxton drills a jump hook from close range26-22
18:07TexasRobert Harder scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Ryan Ryan26-25
17:51LouisvilleLeo Paxton slams it home28-25
17:30TexasJoey Searle misses the turnaround in the lane28-25
17:29TexasJoey Searle grabs the offensive rebound28-25
17:03TexasMichael Gipson is hacked by Gahuj Afshari - foul #1 on Gahuj Afshari, team foul #228-25
SubsLouisville
Thomas Gilliam (PG), Gregory Caldwell (SG), Rafael Ayala (PF), David Brooks (C)
Paul Smith, Gahuj Afshari, Leo Paxton, Ray Richards
 
SubsTexas
Anthony Johnson (PG), William Knott (SF), Wilbur Elzy (C)
Michael Gipson, Thomas Meyers, Ryan Ryan
 
16:41TexasRobert Harder is fouled on the floor by Gregory Caldwell - foul #2 on Gregory Caldwell, team foul #328-25
16:31TexasBilly Tucker steals the ball from Wilbur Elzy28-25
16:12LouisvilleThomas Gilliam connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner31-25
15:45TexasWilliam Knott connects on the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Anthony Johnson31-28
LineupLouisville
 PG - Thomas Gilliam (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Gregory Caldwell (fresh)
 SF - Billy Tucker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Rafael Ayala (fresh) 2 reb. 3 blk.
 C - David Brooks (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Anthony Johnson (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Robert Harder (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - William Knott (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Joey Searle (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Wilbur Elzy (fresh) 5 reb.
 
15:23LouisvilleThomas Gilliam comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing31-28
15:21LouisvilleDavid Brooks misses the tip31-28
15:19TexasRobert Harder grabs the defensive rebound31-28
14:56TexasWilliam Knott can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner31-28
14:55LouisvilleDavid Brooks gets the rebound31-28
14:48LouisvilleGregory Caldwell misses short on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Robert Harder - foul #3 on Robert Harder, team foul #531-28
SubsLouisville
Paul Smith (PG), Gahuj Afshari (SG), Leo Paxton (PF), Ray Richards (C)
Thomas Gilliam, Billy Tucker, Rafael Ayala, David Brooks
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), Thomas Meyers (SF), Donald Marks (PF), Ryan Ryan (C)
Robert Harder, William Knott, Joey Searle, Wilbur Elzy
 
14:48LouisvilleGregory Caldwell misses the 1st free throw31-28
14:48LouisvilleGregory Caldwell makes the 2nd free throw32-28
14:28TexasMichael Gipson buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Ryan Ryan32-31
14:14LouisvilleGahuj Afshari can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner32-31
14:12TexasThomas Meyers grabs the defensive rebound32-31
13:43TexasDonald Marks comes up short on the jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by Paul Smith - foul #2 on Paul Smith, team foul #432-31
SubsLouisville
Paul Pierce (SF)
Gregory Caldwell
 
SubsTexas
William Knott (SF)
Anthony Johnson
 
13:43TexasDonald Marks makes the 1st free throw32-32
13:43TexasDonald Marks misses the 2nd free throw32-32
13:43LouisvilleGahuj Afshari grabs the defensive rebound32-32
13:24LouisvillePaul Smith's fadeaway is rejected by Ryan Ryan32-32
13:23TexasThomas Meyers gets the rebound32-32
12:59TexasMichael Gipson misses badly on a 3 from straight away32-32
12:57TexasDonald Marks tips it back up and in32-34
12:48LouisvilleDonald Marks is called for the reach on Ray Richards - foul #1 on Donald Marks, team foul #632-34
SubsLouisville
Billy Tucker (SF)
Paul Pierce
 
SubsTexas
Joey Searle (PF)
Donald Marks
 
12:32LouisvilleRay Richards makes the shot from the left block on a great pass from Billy Tucker34-34
12:12TexasJoey Searle is fouled on the floor by Leo Paxton - foul #1 on Leo Paxton, team foul #534-34
SubsLouisville
Rafael Ayala (PF)
Leo Paxton
 
SubsTexas
Robert Harder (SG), Wilbur Elzy (C)
William Knott, Ryan Ryan
 
11:50TexasMichael Gipson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner34-34
11:49TexasWilbur Elzy hits the follow up shot34-36
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Rafael Ayala (fresh) 2 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Ray Richards (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Harder (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Thomas Meyers (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joey Searle (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Wilbur Elzy (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
11:37LouisvillePaul Smith hits a 3pt shot from straight away37-36
11:14TexasRobert Harder hits a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Thomas Meyers37-39
10:57LouisvilleWilbur Elzy swats the layup by Ray Richards37-39
10:56LouisvillePaul Smith gets the offensive rebound37-39
10:44LouisvilleThomas Meyers steals the ball from Ray Richards37-39
10:25TexasRobert Harder is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Robert Harder, team foul #737-39
SubsLouisville
Thomas Gilliam (PG), Gregory Caldwell (SG), Leo Paxton (PF), David Brooks (C)
Paul Smith, Gahuj Afshari, Rafael Ayala, Ray Richards
 
SubsTexas
Anthony Johnson (PG), William Knott (SF), Ryan Ryan (C)
Michael Gipson, Thomas Meyers, Wilbur Elzy
 
10:07LouisvilleLeo Paxton can't connect on a shot from the baseline37-39
10:05TexasThe rebound goes to Ryan Ryan37-39
09:45TexasJoey Searle makes the turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Anthony Johnson37-41
09:28LouisvilleLeo Paxton comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side37-41
09:27TexasRyan Ryan snags the defensive board37-41
09:02TexasJoey Searle throws it down on a nice dish by Anthony Johnson37-43
08:43LouisvilleGregory Caldwell's pass is intercepted by Ryan Ryan37-43
08:20TexasRyan Ryan comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane37-43
08:19LouisvilleGregory Caldwell snags the defensive board37-43
08:13LouisvilleLeo Paxton can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by William Knott - foul #1 on William Knott, team foul #837-43
SubsLouisville
Paul Smith (PG), Gahuj Afshari (SG), Paul Pierce (SF), Ray Richards (C)
Thomas Gilliam, Gregory Caldwell, Billy Tucker, David Brooks
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), Thomas Meyers (SF), Donald Marks (PF), Wilbur Elzy (C)
Robert Harder, William Knott, Joey Searle, Ryan Ryan
 
08:13LouisvilleLeo Paxton misses the 1st free throw37-43
08:13LouisvilleLeo Paxton makes the 2nd free throw38-43
07:57TexasMichael Gipson connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Donald Marks38-46
07:46LouisvilleGahuj Afshari misses badly on a 3 from the left wing38-46
07:45TexasWilbur Elzy grabs the defensive rebound38-46
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Pierce (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Leo Paxton (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 C - Ray Richards (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Anthony Johnson (fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - Thomas Meyers (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Donald Marks (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Wilbur Elzy (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
07:25TexasMichael Gipson misses the 3 from the left corner38-46
07:23LouisvilleGahuj Afshari gets the rebound38-46
07:16LouisvillePaul Pierce connects on the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Paul Smith40-46
06:53TexasDonald Marks hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing40-46
06:52LouisvilleThe rebound goes to Ray Richards40-46
06:29LouisvilleLeo Paxton hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side40-46
06:28TexasDonald Marks grabs the defensive rebound40-46
06:12TexasAnthony Johnson is hacked by Ray Richards - foul #1 on Ray Richards, team foul #640-46
SubsLouisville
Billy Tucker (SF), Rafael Ayala (PF), David Brooks (C)
Paul Pierce, Leo Paxton, Ray Richards
 
SubsTexas
William Knott (SF), Joey Searle (PF), Ryan Ryan (C)
Anthony Johnson, Donald Marks, Wilbur Elzy
 
05:54TexasJoey Searle buries a turnaround from the right block40-48
05:46LouisvilleGahuj Afshari misses long on a 3 from the left wing40-48
05:44TexasWilliam Knott grabs the board40-48
05:32TexasWilliam Knott hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing40-48
05:31TexasRyan Ryan tips it home40-50
05:10LouisvilleMichael Gipson steals the ball from Paul Smith40-50
05:07TexasJoey Searle can't finish the layup40-50
05:06LouisvilleDavid Brooks gets the rebound40-50
04:41LouisvilleGahuj Afshari can't connect on a shot from the free throw line40-50
04:39TexasRyan Ryan grabs the board40-50
04:13TexasMichael Gipson clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner40-50
04:12LouisvilleDavid Brooks snags the defensive board40-50
03:55LouisvilleGahuj Afshari makes the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Rafael Ayala43-50
03:35TexasJoey Searle hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the right block43-50
03:34TexasWilliam Knott snags the offensive board43-50
LineupLouisville
 PG - Paul Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Gahuj Afshari (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Billy Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Rafael Ayala (fairly fresh) 2 reb. 3 blk.
 C - David Brooks (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupTexas
 PG - Michael Gipson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Thomas Meyers (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - William Knott (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joey Searle (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Ryan Ryan (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:24TexasDavid Brooks takes the ball from Michael Gipson43-50
03:03LouisvillePaul Smith misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Michael Gipson - foul #1 on Michael Gipson, team foul #943-50
SubsLouisville
Thomas Gilliam (SG), Paul Pierce (PF), Ray Richards (C)
Gahuj Afshari, Rafael Ayala, David Brooks
 
SubsTexas
Anthony Johnson (PG), Robert Harder (SG), Donald Marks (PF), Wilbur Elzy (C)
Michael Gipson, Thomas Meyers, William Knott, Ryan Ryan
 
03:03LouisvillePaul Smith makes the 1st free throw44-50
03:03LouisvillePaul Smith makes the 2nd free throw45-50
02:38TexasRobert Harder hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane45-50
02:36LouisvillePaul Pierce snags the defensive board45-50
02:36LouisvilleLouisville calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)45-50
SubsLouisville
Gregory Caldwell (SG), Leo Paxton (PF)
Paul Smith, Paul Pierce
 
SubsTexas
Ryan Ryan (C)
Wilbur Elzy
 
02:14LouisvilleThomas Gilliam hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner45-50
02:13TexasJoey Searle pulls down the rebound45-50
02:13TexasTexas calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)45-50
SubsLouisville
Paul Smith (PG), Gahuj Afshari (SG)
Thomas Gilliam, Gregory Caldwell
 
SubsTexas
Michael Gipson (PG), Thomas Meyers (SF)
Anthony Johnson, Donald Marks
 
01:51TexasMichael Gipson connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Meyers45-53
Game PlanLouisvilleLouisville is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanTexasTexas is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
01:31LouisvillePaul Smith knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Billy Tucker48-53
01:07TexasJoey Searle scores on a shot from the baseline on a great pass from Michael Gipson and the foul's on Leo Paxton - foul #2 on Leo Paxton, team foul #748-55
01:07TexasJoey Searle makes the free throw48-56
00:55LouisvillePaul Smith misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing48-56
00:53TexasRobert Harder grabs the board48-56
Game PlanLouisvilleLouisville is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanTexasTexas is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
00:52TexasPaul Smith is called for the reach on Robert Harder in the backcourt - foul #3 on Paul Smith, team foul #848-56
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
Donald Marks (PF)
Joey Searle
 
00:52TexasRobert Harder makes the 1st free throw48-57
00:52TexasRobert Harder makes the 2nd free throw48-58
Game PlanLouisvilleLouisville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanTexasTexas is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
00:44LouisvilleGahuj Afshari hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away48-58
00:43TexasThe rebound goes to Thomas Meyers48-58
00:41TexasPaul Smith is called for the reach on Thomas Meyers in the backcourt - foul #4 on Paul Smith, team foul #948-58
00:41TexasThomas Meyers misses the 1st free throw48-58
00:41TexasRyan Ryan gets the offensive rebound48-58
Game PlanLouisvilleLouisville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanTexasTexas is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
00:20TexasDonald Marks dunks the ball set up by Michael Gipson48-60
00:16LouisvilleBilly Tucker clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Donald Marks - foul #2 on Donald Marks, team foul #1048-60
SubsLouisville 
SubsTexas
Joey Searle (PF)
Donald Marks
 
00:16LouisvilleBilly Tucker misses the 1st free throw48-60
00:16LouisvilleBilly Tucker makes the 2nd free throw49-60
00:00TexasMichael Gipson runs out the clock49-60