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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Tarkanian
Final -
10/9/2026
55
  1 2 F
Butler 18 37 55
#13 Notre Dame 33 35 68
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGarf Palinski 26 3-8 0-0 2-3 1 5 0 2 2 3 1 8
pfJohn Buitron 24 3-6 0-0 4-6 3 4 1 1 1 0 5 10
sfHerbert Cook 29 4-10 0-0 3-5 4 7 1 2 0 0 1 11
sgJames Cannon 39 3-9 0-1 3-3 0 0 1 2 2 0 2 9
sgGary Roop 30 5-12 4-11 0-0 3 6 3 3 0 0 4 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMarty Wells 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 2 1 0 2 0
pfFrank Smith 13 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0
sfBruce Marquette 12 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
pgMichael Fuller 7 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1
pfPedro Ramirez 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
pfJames Cervantez 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
sgJoseph Niles 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 18-47 4-12 15-21 12 30 7 15 6 4 18 55
Percentages   .383 .333 .714                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDerek Smith 25 2-6 0-0 0-0 3 7 1 1 2 1 1 4
pfDaniel Sprague 25 4-7 0-1 6-6 3 8 2 1 0 0 2 14
sfRonald Pittenger 26 3-7 1-2 0-0 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 7
sgAndrew Thacker 24 1-2 1-1 2-2 0 1 5 0 1 0 2 5
sgLinwood Otani 23 4-10 2-4 1-1 0 0 4 1 1 0 3 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRobert Fowler 15 3-6 0-0 3-4 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 9
cAaron Jude 15 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 1 0 1 1 1 2
pgWeldon Bendel 15 2-2 1-1 1-1 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 6
pgJames Thornton 15 0-3 0-2 0-0 1 2 2 2 0 0 2 0
cLeonard Hall 14 4-8 0-1 2-3 0 3 0 3 1 0 2 10
sgPaul Kluge 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 24-54 5-13 15-17 12 32 17 10 9 6 18 68
Percentages   .444 .385 .882                

BU
18
5-16
1-3
7-9
3
13
1
10
0
3
8
6
0
1
0
3
37
13-31
3-9
8-12
9
17
6
5
6
1
10
14
14
11
2
0
55
18-47
4-12
15-21
12
30
7
15
6
4
18
20
14
12
2
3
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
UND
33
13-28
1-3
6-7
5
14
9
3
7
6
8
22
12
4
4
13
35
11-26
4-10
9-10
7
18
8
7
2
0
10
12
5
6
0
14
68
24-54
5-13
15-17
12
32
17
10
9
6
18
34
17
10
4
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Daniel Sprague Notre Dame
14 Points, 8 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (fresh)
 SG - James Cannon (fresh)
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh)
 PF - John Buitron (fresh)
 C - Garf Palinski (fresh)
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh)
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fresh)
 C - Derek Smith (fresh)
 
20:00Notre DameDaniel Sprague wins the tip0-0
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+5) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) 
19:45Notre DameLinwood Otani misses short on a jumper in the paint0-0
19:44Notre DameDerek Smith gets the offensive rebound0-0
19:30Notre DameThe jump hook by Linwood Otani is blocked by Garf Palinski0-0
19:28ButlerHerbert Cook pulls down the rebound0-0
19:08ButlerRonald Pittenger denies the turnaround by Garf Palinski0-0
19:06Notre DameDaniel Sprague snags the defensive board0-0
18:52Notre DameAndrew Thacker hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Daniel Sprague0-3
18:33ButlerJohn Buitron throws a bad pass out of bounds0-3
18:19Notre DameGarf Palinski swats the short shot by Derek Smith0-3
18:17Notre DameDaniel Sprague tips it in0-5
17:55ButlerHerbert Cook hits the finger roll2-5
17:36Notre DameDaniel Sprague connects on the runner near the basket on a nice dish by Linwood Otani2-7
17:10ButlerGarf Palinski hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range2-7
17:08ButlerJohn Buitron snags the offensive board2-7
16:44ButlerJohn Buitron clanks a runner from close range but he's fouled by Derek Smith - foul #1 on Derek Smith, team foul #12-7
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
16:44ButlerJohn Buitron makes the 1st free throw3-7
16:44ButlerJohn Buitron misses the 2nd free throw3-7
16:44Notre DameRobert Fowler grabs the defensive rebound3-7
16:34Notre DameLeonard Hall throws a bad pass out of bounds3-7
16:07ButlerJames Cannon's pass is intercepted by Aaron Jude3-7
16:02Notre DameLeonard Hall throws a bad pass out of bounds3-7
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (fresh)
 SG - James Cannon (fresh)
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Buitron (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Garf Palinski (fresh) 2 blk.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh)
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh)
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh)
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh)
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh)
 
15:40ButlerRobert Fowler picks off the pass by Garf Palinski3-7
15:28Notre DameAaron Jude misses long on a shot from the right side3-7
15:26ButlerThe rebound goes to Garf Palinski3-7
14:58ButlerThe jump hook by John Buitron is blocked by Robert Fowler3-7
14:56Notre DameWeldon Bendel snags the defensive board3-7
14:36Notre DameLeonard Hall can't connect on a fadeaway from the baseline3-7
14:34Notre DameJames Thornton misses the tip3-7
14:32ButlerJohn Buitron snags the defensive board3-7
14:17ButlerLeonard Hall is called for the reach on Gary Roop - foul #1 on Leonard Hall, team foul #23-7
SubsButler
Bruce Marquette (SF), Frank Smith (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Herbert Cook, John Buitron, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF), Derek Smith (C)
James Thornton, Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler, Aaron Jude
 
14:03ButlerJames Cannon drills a shot from the left side5-7
13:52Notre DameDerek Smith misses short on a floater from the right wing5-7
13:50Notre DameDaniel Sprague tips it home5-9
13:25ButlerGary Roop is doubleteamed and loses the dribble to Derek Smith5-9
13:10Notre DameDaniel Sprague hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block but he's hacked by Marty Wells - foul #1 on Marty Wells, team foul #15-9
SubsButler
John Buitron (PF)
Frank Smith
 
SubsNotre Dame 
13:10Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 1st free throw5-10
13:10Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 2nd free throw5-11
12:44ButlerJames Cannon is fouled on the floor by Linwood Otani - foul #1 on Linwood Otani, team foul #35-11
SubsButler
Herbert Cook (SF)
Bruce Marquette
 
SubsNotre Dame 
12:27ButlerGary Roop splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing5-11
12:26Notre DameThe rebound goes to Daniel Sprague5-11
12:18Notre DameLinwood Otani buries a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Andrew Thacker and he's fouled by Gary Roop - foul #1 on Gary Roop, team foul #25-13
SubsButler
Garf Palinski (C)
Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame 
12:18Notre DameLinwood Otani makes the free throw5-14
11:56ButlerHerbert Cook throws a bad pass out of bounds5-14
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG)
Linwood Otani
 
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (fairly fresh)
 SG - James Cannon (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Buitron (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Garf Palinski (fresh) 2 blk.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh)
 
11:36Notre DameAndrew Thacker is fouled on the floor by Gary Roop - foul #2 on Gary Roop, team foul #35-14
SubsButler
Michael Fuller (PG)
Gary Roop
 
SubsNotre Dame
Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
11:27Notre DameRobert Fowler buries a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Aaron Jude5-16
11:05ButlerHerbert Cook's fadeaway is rejected by Aaron Jude5-16
11:04Notre DameLeonard Hall grabs the board5-16
11:00Notre DameJames Thornton is fouled on the floor by Michael Fuller - foul #1 on Michael Fuller, team foul #45-16
SubsButler
Frank Smith (PF)
John Buitron
 
SubsNotre Dame 
10:50Notre DameRobert Fowler drills a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by James Thornton5-18
10:27ButlerGarf Palinski makes the runner in the lane and the foul's on Aaron Jude - foul #1 on Aaron Jude, team foul #47-18
SubsButler
Bruce Marquette (SF)
Herbert Cook
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF), Derek Smith (C)
James Thornton, Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler, Aaron Jude
 
10:27ButlerGarf Palinski makes the free throw8-18
10:06Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Linwood Otani8-20
09:43ButlerJames Cannon misses the shot in the lane8-20
09:41Notre DameDerek Smith snags the defensive board8-20
09:27Notre DameLinwood Otani is hacked by Bruce Marquette - foul #1 on Bruce Marquette, team foul #58-20
SubsButler
Herbert Cook (SF), John Buitron (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Bruce Marquette, Frank Smith, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame 
09:12Notre DameLinwood Otani hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing8-20
09:10ButlerMarty Wells pulls down the rebound8-20
08:48ButlerRonald Pittenger steals it from Michael Fuller8-20
08:30Notre DameDerek Smith drills a floater from the right block8-22
08:02ButlerLinwood Otani steals it from Herbert Cook8-22
07:57Notre DameLinwood Otani lays it up and in8-24
LineupButler
 PG - Michael Fuller (fairly fresh)
 SG - James Cannon (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Buitron (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Marty Wells (fresh)
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fairly fresh)
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:34ButlerMichael Fuller comes up short on the shot from the free throw line but the foul's on Linwood Otani - foul #2 on Linwood Otani, team foul #58-24
SubsButler
Bruce Marquette (SF), Garf Palinski (C)
Herbert Cook, Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
07:34ButlerMichael Fuller misses the 1st free throw8-24
07:34ButlerMichael Fuller makes the 2nd free throw9-24
07:17Notre DameLeonard Hall misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane9-24
07:16ButlerGarf Palinski grabs the defensive rebound9-24
06:58ButlerMichael Fuller is whistled for traveling9-24
SubsButler
Pedro Ramirez (SF)
Michael Fuller
 
SubsNotre Dame 
06:42Notre DameLeonard Hall blows the layup9-24
06:41ButlerPedro Ramirez snags the defensive board9-24
06:12ButlerJames Cannon is hacked by James Thornton - foul #1 on James Thornton, team foul #69-24
SubsButler
Herbert Cook (SF), Frank Smith (PF)
Pedro Ramirez, John Buitron
 
SubsNotre Dame
Ronald Pittenger (SF)
Leonard Hall
 
05:47ButlerGarf Palinski makes the floater from close range11-24
05:39Notre DameWeldon Bendel connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Ronald Pittenger and he's fouled by James Cannon - foul #1 on James Cannon, team foul #611-26
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Daniel Sprague (PF)
James Thornton, Robert Fowler
 
05:39Notre DameWeldon Bendel makes the free throw11-27
05:21ButlerThe jump hook by James Cannon is blocked by Ronald Pittenger11-27
05:19Notre DameThe rebound goes to Daniel Sprague11-27
04:58Notre DameRonald Pittenger's floater is knocked away by Frank Smith11-27
04:56ButlerBruce Marquette gets the rebound11-27
04:37ButlerBruce Marquette is hacked by Linwood Otani - foul #3 on Linwood Otani, team foul #711-27
SubsButler
John Buitron (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Frank Smith, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Derek Smith (C)
Linwood Otani, Weldon Bendel, Ronald Pittenger, Aaron Jude
 
04:37ButlerBruce Marquette makes the 1st free throw12-27
04:37ButlerBruce Marquette makes the 2nd free throw13-27
04:27Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses short on a jumper from the free throw line13-27
04:25ButlerMarty Wells grabs the board13-27
03:57ButlerAndrew Thacker takes the ball from Marty Wells13-27
03:53Notre DameLeonard Hall lays it in on a nice dish by Andrew Thacker13-29
LineupButler
 PG - Bruce Marquette (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Cannon (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Buitron (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Marty Wells (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:24ButlerHerbert Cook is hacked by Leonard Hall - foul #2 on Leonard Hall, team foul #813-29
SubsButler
Gary Roop (PG)
Bruce Marquette
 
SubsNotre Dame
Paul Kluge (PG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Robert Fowler (PF)
James Thornton, Leonard Hall, Daniel Sprague
 
03:24ButlerHerbert Cook makes the 1st free throw14-29
03:24ButlerHerbert Cook makes the 2nd free throw15-29
03:12Notre DamePaul Kluge misses badly on a 3 from straight away15-29
03:10Notre DamePaul Kluge snags the offensive board15-29
02:54Notre DamePaul Kluge is called for traveling15-29
SubsButler
Pedro Ramirez (SF), Garf Palinski (C)
Herbert Cook, Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame 
02:31ButlerThe jump hook by John Buitron is blocked by Derek Smith15-29
02:29ButlerGary Roop pulls down the offensive rebound15-29
02:00ButlerGarf Palinski's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Fowler15-29
01:59Notre DamePaul Kluge snags the defensive board15-29
01:39Notre DameAndrew Thacker misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line15-29
01:37ButlerGarf Palinski snags the defensive board15-29
01:13ButlerGary Roop misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner15-29
01:12ButlerJohn Buitron tips it but misses15-29
01:10Notre DameDerek Smith gets the rebound15-29
01:05Notre DameRobert Fowler blows the layup but he's fouled by John Buitron - foul #1 on John Buitron, team foul #715-29
SubsButler
Herbert Cook (SF), Frank Smith (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Pedro Ramirez, John Buitron, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Aaron Jude (C)
Paul Kluge, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Derek Smith
 
01:05Notre DameRobert Fowler makes the 1st free throw15-30
01:05Notre DameRobert Fowler misses the 2nd free throw15-30
01:05ButlerMarty Wells grabs the board15-30
00:41ButlerGary Roop knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Herbert Cook18-30
00:25Notre DameLeonard Hall buries a runner from close range on a nice dish by James Thornton and he's fouled by Herbert Cook - foul #1 on Herbert Cook, team foul #818-32
SubsButler
Joseph Niles (SG)
James Cannon
 
SubsNotre Dame
Daniel Sprague (PF)
Robert Fowler
 
00:25Notre DameLeonard Hall makes the free throw18-33
00:02ButlerLeonard Hall takes the ball from Marty Wells18-33
00:00Notre DameLeonard Hall misses long on a fullcourt shot18-33
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - James Cannon (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - John Buitron (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Garf Palinski (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh) 2 blk.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00ButlerHerbert Cook inbounds the ball18-33
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
19:41ButlerGary Roop works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner21-33
19:32Notre DameLinwood Otani hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away21-33
19:31Notre DameRonald Pittenger tips it but misses21-33
19:30ButlerGary Roop grabs the board21-33
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
19:05ButlerGarf Palinski is wide open but clanks a runner from the left block21-33
19:04Notre DameDaniel Sprague pulls down the rebound21-33
18:50Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses short on a floater in the lane21-33
18:48Notre DameRonald Pittenger hits the follow up shot21-35
18:35ButlerDaniel Sprague is called for the reach on Gary Roop - foul #1 on Daniel Sprague, team foul #121-35
18:12ButlerJohn Buitron misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Ronald Pittenger - foul #1 on Ronald Pittenger, team foul #221-35
18:12ButlerJohn Buitron makes the 1st free throw22-35
18:12ButlerJohn Buitron misses the 2nd free throw22-35
18:12Notre DameDerek Smith snags the defensive board22-35
17:54Notre DameLinwood Otani is fouled on the floor by John Buitron - foul #2 on John Buitron, team foul #122-35
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG)
Linwood Otani
 
17:36Notre DameJames Thornton loses the dribble to Garf Palinski22-35
17:23ButlerHerbert Cook is fouled on the floor by Ronald Pittenger - foul #2 on Ronald Pittenger, team foul #322-35
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
17:06ButlerJames Cannon drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Gary Roop24-35
16:59Notre DameJohn Buitron is called for the reach on James Thornton - foul #3 on John Buitron, team foul #224-35
SubsButler
Bruce Marquette (SF), Frank Smith (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Herbert Cook, John Buitron, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG)
James Thornton
 
16:53Notre DameRobert Fowler misses long on a floater in the paint24-35
16:52Notre DameAaron Jude grabs the offensive board24-35
16:41Notre DameLeonard Hall buries a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Linwood Otani24-37
16:17ButlerGary Roop misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing24-37
16:15Notre DameThe rebound goes to Leonard Hall24-37
16:04Notre DameAaron Jude makes the driving attempt from the baseline set up by Weldon Bendel24-39
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Cannon (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Bruce Marquette (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Smith (fresh)
 C - Marty Wells (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk.
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:49ButlerJames Cannon clanks a jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Weldon Bendel - foul #1 on Weldon Bendel, team foul #424-39
SubsButler
Herbert Cook (SF), John Buitron (PF), Garf Palinski (C)
Bruce Marquette, Frank Smith, Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF), Derek Smith (C)
Linwood Otani, Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler, Aaron Jude
 
15:49ButlerJames Cannon makes the 1st free throw25-39
15:49ButlerJames Cannon makes the 2nd free throw26-39
15:37Notre DameJames Thornton misses the 3 from the right corner26-39
15:35Notre DameDerek Smith misses the tip26-39
15:33Notre DameDaniel Sprague grabs the offensive board26-39
15:21Notre DameAndrew Thacker is fouled on the floor by John Buitron - foul #4 on John Buitron, team foul #326-39
SubsButler
Frank Smith (PF)
John Buitron
 
SubsNotre Dame 
15:08Notre DameDerek Smith is hacked by Garf Palinski - foul #1 on Garf Palinski, team foul #426-39
14:53Notre DameGarf Palinski denies the turnaround by Derek Smith26-39
14:51Notre DameDerek Smith tips it back up and in26-41
14:32ButlerHerbert Cook misses the lay-in26-41
14:31Notre DameJames Thornton pulls down the rebound26-41
14:22Notre DameJames Thornton travels with the ball26-41
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG)
James Thornton
 
14:09ButlerGary Roop makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner29-41
13:50Notre DameLinwood Otani scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Daniel Sprague29-44
13:27ButlerDerek Smith steps in front of the James Cannon pass29-44
13:14Notre DameLinwood Otani can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner29-44
13:12ButlerGarf Palinski pulls down the rebound29-44
13:10ButlerGary Roop is hacked by Andrew Thacker in the backcourt - foul #1 on Andrew Thacker, team foul #529-44
SubsButler
Bruce Marquette (SF), Marty Wells (C)
Herbert Cook, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
12:56ButlerRobert Fowler steps in front of the Gary Roop pass29-44
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
12:38Notre DameLinwood Otani misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line29-44
12:37ButlerThe rebound goes to Frank Smith29-44
12:15ButlerFrank Smith misses short on a turnaround from the left block29-44
12:13Notre DameAaron Jude grabs the defensive rebound29-44
12:00Notre DameRobert Fowler misses the driving attempt from the right block29-44
11:58Notre DameRobert Fowler tips it but misses29-44
11:57ButlerThe rebound goes to Marty Wells29-44
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Cannon (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Bruce Marquette (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Smith (fairly fresh)
 C - Marty Wells (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:52ButlerJames Cannon connects on the jump hook in the paint and the foul's on Weldon Bendel - foul #2 on Weldon Bendel, team foul #631-44
SubsButler
Herbert Cook (SF), James Cervantez (PF)
Bruce Marquette, Frank Smith
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF)
Linwood Otani, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler
 
11:52ButlerJames Cannon makes the free throw32-44
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
11:42Notre DameJames Thornton misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner32-44
11:41ButlerHerbert Cook grabs the board32-44
11:19ButlerGary Roop clanks a 3 from straight away32-44
11:18Notre DameAaron Jude snags the defensive board32-44
11:04Notre DameRonald Pittenger misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane32-44
11:02ButlerGary Roop pulls down the rebound32-44
10:33ButlerJames Cervantez comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side32-44
10:31Notre DameThe rebound goes to Ronald Pittenger32-44
10:18Notre DameRonald Pittenger knocks in the fadeaway in the paint32-46
10:14ButlerGary Roop's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt32-46
SubsButler
Garf Palinski (C)
Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Robert Fowler (PF), Derek Smith (C)
James Thornton, Weldon Bendel, Daniel Sprague, Aaron Jude
 
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
09:56Notre DameRobert Fowler hits the finger roll set up by Derek Smith32-48
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
09:36ButlerHerbert Cook misses the shot from the right wing32-48
09:34ButlerHerbert Cook tips it but misses32-48
09:33ButlerGarf Palinski pulls down the offensive rebound32-48
09:28ButlerHerbert Cook misses short on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Andrew Thacker - foul #2 on Andrew Thacker, team foul #732-48
SubsButler
Frank Smith (PF)
James Cervantez
 
SubsNotre Dame
Leonard Hall (SF)
Ronald Pittenger
 
09:28ButlerHerbert Cook misses the 1st free throw32-48
09:28ButlerHerbert Cook misses the 2nd free throw32-48
09:28Notre DameLeonard Hall snags the defensive board32-48
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
09:08Notre DameLeonard Hall makes the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Andrew Thacker32-50
09:02ButlerGarf Palinski misses the easy layup32-50
09:00ButlerGary Roop grabs the offensive rebound32-50
08:52ButlerGary Roop shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Frank Smith35-50
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
08:32Notre DameRobert Fowler misses badly on a runner in the lane but he's fouled by Frank Smith - foul #1 on Frank Smith, team foul #535-50
SubsButler
Bruce Marquette (SF)
Herbert Cook
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG)
Linwood Otani
 
08:32Notre DameRobert Fowler makes the 1st free throw35-51
08:32Notre DameRobert Fowler makes the 2nd free throw35-52
08:15ButlerGarf Palinski comes up short on the shot in the lane but he's fouled by James Thornton - foul #2 on James Thornton, team foul #835-52
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF)
Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler
 
08:15ButlerGarf Palinski misses the 1st free throw35-52
08:15ButlerGarf Palinski makes the 2nd free throw36-52
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
07:54Notre DameGarf Palinski steps in front of the Daniel Sprague pass36-52
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (tiring) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Cannon (tiring) 9 pts.
 SF - Bruce Marquette (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Smith (fresh)
 C - Garf Palinski (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 
07:37ButlerGary Roop comes up short on the 3 from the left wing36-52
07:35ButlerGary Roop snags the offensive board36-52
07:18ButlerJames Cannon hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner36-52
07:16ButlerFrank Smith gets the offensive rebound36-52
06:55ButlerGarf Palinski scores on a floater from close range on a great pass from Gary Roop38-52
06:37Notre DameJames Cannon picks off the pass by Ronald Pittenger38-52
06:34ButlerGary Roop lays it up and in on a great pass from James Cannon40-52
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
06:18Notre DameJames Thornton is hacked by Gary Roop - foul #3 on Gary Roop, team foul #640-52
SubsButler
Michael Fuller (PG), Herbert Cook (SF), John Buitron (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Gary Roop, Bruce Marquette, Frank Smith, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Aaron Jude (C)
James Thornton, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Derek Smith
 
05:55Notre DameWeldon Bendel hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Linwood Otani40-55
05:43ButlerHerbert Cook knocks in the floater from the left block on a nice dish by John Buitron42-55
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
05:22Notre DameMarty Wells steals it from Linwood Otani42-55
05:07ButlerJames Cannon hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side42-55
05:06Notre DameDaniel Sprague pulls down the rebound42-55
04:39Notre DameLeonard Hall hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Marty Wells - foul #2 on Marty Wells, team foul #742-55
SubsButler
Gary Roop (PG)
Michael Fuller
 
SubsNotre Dame
Robert Fowler (PF)
Daniel Sprague
 
04:39Notre DameLeonard Hall misses the 1st free throw42-55
04:39Notre DameLeonard Hall makes the 2nd free throw42-56
04:26ButlerHerbert Cook misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline42-56
04:25ButlerHerbert Cook gets the offensive rebound42-56
04:13ButlerJohn Buitron drills a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Gary Roop44-56
03:45Notre DameLeonard Hall's pass is intercepted by James Cannon44-56
LineupButler
 PG - Gary Roop (tiring) 14 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Cannon (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Herbert Cook (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - John Buitron (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf.
 C - Marty Wells (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:27ButlerJohn Buitron makes the shot from the left side46-56
03:27Notre DameNotre Dame calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)46-56
SubsButler
Garf Palinski (C)
Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame
Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF), Derek Smith (C)
Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler, Aaron Jude
 
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
03:16Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing46-56
03:15ButlerHerbert Cook pulls down the rebound46-56
03:01ButlerJames Cannon clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side46-56
02:59ButlerHerbert Cook misses the tip46-56
02:58ButlerJohn Buitron tips it in48-56
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-4) 
02:40Notre DameLinwood Otani drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Andrew Thacker48-59
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (0) 
02:25ButlerHerbert Cook makes the fadeaway from the free throw line and the foul's on Ronald Pittenger - foul #3 on Ronald Pittenger, team foul #950-59
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG)
Linwood Otani
 
02:25ButlerHerbert Cook makes the free throw51-59
02:09Notre DameRonald Pittenger can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner51-59
02:07ButlerGary Roop grabs the board51-59
01:59ButlerGarf Palinski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds51-59
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG)
James Thornton
 
01:39Notre DameRonald Pittenger buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Andrew Thacker51-62
01:16ButlerDaniel Sprague is called for the reach on John Buitron - foul #2 on Daniel Sprague, team foul #1051-62
SubsButler
Michael Fuller (PG), Joseph Niles (SG), Bruce Marquette (SF), Marty Wells (C)
Gary Roop, James Cannon, Herbert Cook, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
01:16ButlerJohn Buitron makes the 1st free throw52-62
01:16ButlerJohn Buitron makes the 2nd free throw53-62
01:12Notre DameNotre Dame calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)53-62
SubsButler
Gary Roop (PG), James Cannon (SG), Herbert Cook (SF), Garf Palinski (C)
Michael Fuller, Joseph Niles, Bruce Marquette, Marty Wells
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF), Derek Smith (C)
James Thornton, Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler, Aaron Jude
 
00:59Notre DameDerek Smith loses the dribble to John Buitron53-62
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (0) 
00:54ButlerGary Roop comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away53-62
00:52Notre DameAndrew Thacker grabs the board53-62
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (0) 
00:49Notre DameAndrew Thacker is fouled in the backcourt by Gary Roop - foul #4 on Gary Roop, team foul #853-62
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Paul Kluge (SF)
Ronald Pittenger
 
00:49Notre DameAndrew Thacker makes the 1st free throw53-63
00:49Notre DameAndrew Thacker makes the 2nd free throw53-64
00:42ButlerJames Cannon clanks a jumper from the free throw line53-64
00:40ButlerHerbert Cook hits the follow up shot55-64
00:39Notre DameJames Cannon is called for the reach on Daniel Sprague in the backcourt - foul #2 on James Cannon, team foul #955-64
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Ronald Pittenger (SF)
Andrew Thacker
 
00:39Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 1st free throw55-65
00:39Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 2nd free throw55-66
00:33ButlerGary Roop hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner55-66
00:32Notre DameThe rebound goes to Derek Smith55-66
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (0) 
00:07Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses short on a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by John Buitron - foul #5 on John Buitron, team foul #1055-66
SubsButler
Michael Fuller (PG), Joseph Niles (SG), Bruce Marquette (SF), Frank Smith (PF), Marty Wells (C)
Gary Roop, James Cannon, Herbert Cook, John Buitron, Garf Palinski
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Paul Kluge, Ronald Pittenger, Derek Smith
 
00:07Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 1st free throw55-67
00:07Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 2nd free throw55-68
00:02ButlerMichael Fuller is whistled for traveling55-68
SubsButler 
SubsNotre Dame
Robert Fowler (PF)
Daniel Sprague
 
00:00Notre DameJames Thornton runs out the clock55-68