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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
National Tournament Round 2 Tarkanian
Final -
10/21/2026
70
  1 2 F
Cal 35 35 70
#10 Notre Dame 26 33 59
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAdolfo Esposito 28 3-6 0-0 2-2 0 6 0 2 0 1 3 8
pfJonathan Taylor 24 4-7 0-0 0-1 3 7 0 2 0 1 3 8
sfLee Zietlow 27 2-5 0-0 7-8 0 3 0 1 1 0 1 11
sgWillie Irvin 30 7-12 4-8 1-2 1 3 3 2 1 0 2 19
pgMichael Finch 33 3-4 2-3 4-4 2 3 4 3 2 0 1 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJohn Park 16 1-1 0-0 3-4 2 5 0 2 2 1 3 5
sfWillard Kinkade 13 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 3 0 0 1 0
cCarlos Gilliland 12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
pgKendall Palmer 11 1-2 0-0 5-6 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 7
sgGeorge Rowe 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 21-39 6-11 22-27 8 29 7 16 7 3 15 70
Percentages   .538 .545 .815                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDerek Smith 22 2-4 0-0 0-2 2 4 1 0 1 1 2 4
pfDaniel Sprague 22 5-10 0-0 5-5 1 4 1 1 0 0 1 15
sfRonald Pittenger 26 3-5 2-3 1-2 0 2 2 3 1 0 3 9
sgAndrew Thacker 23 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 1 1 2 1 0 3 3
sgLinwood Otani 21 1-3 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 2 1 0 2 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAaron Jude 18 3-4 0-0 0-0 3 4 2 1 0 0 0 6
pfRobert Fowler 18 5-10 0-0 1-3 2 4 0 2 1 0 1 11
pgWeldon Bendel 17 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 2
pgJames Thornton 14 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 0 5 0
cLeonard Hall 14 3-8 0-0 1-1 2 3 1 2 1 0 2 7
sgPaul Kluge 5 0-2 0-2 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 24-54 3-12 8-13 12 26 13 14 7 1 20 59
Percentages   .444 .250 .615                

UCB
35
15-24
3-6
2-4
4
16
5
8
5
3
9
14
13
6
6
3
35
6-15
3-5
20-23
4
13
2
8
2
0
6
6
5
7
0
9
70
21-39
6-11
22-27
8
29
7
16
7
3
15
20
18
13
6
12
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
26
10-24
2-5
4-8
5
11
5
9
4
1
5
12
3
7
0
11
33
14-30
1-7
4-5
7
15
8
5
3
0
15
22
7
8
0
15
59
24-54
3-12
8-13
12
26
13
14
7
1
20
34
10
15
0
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Willie Irvin Cal
19 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fresh)
 SG - Willie Irvin (fresh)
 SF - Lee Zietlow (fresh)
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fresh)
 C - Adolfo Esposito (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 PlanCalCal is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) 
19:48Notre DameLinwood Otani hits a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Ronald Pittenger0-2
19:25CalAdolfo Esposito hits a wide open fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Michael Finch2-2
19:14Notre DameRonald Pittenger makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Linwood Otani2-5
18:45CalMichael Finch makes the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Willie Irvin5-5
18:38Notre DameDaniel Sprague can't finish the layup5-5
18:36CalJonathan Taylor snags the defensive board5-5
18:08CalWillie Irvin is hacked by Derek Smith - foul #1 on Derek Smith, team foul #15-5
17:44CalDerek Smith swats the short shot by Jonathan Taylor5-5
17:42CalMichael Finch tips it back up and in7-5
17:23Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side7-5
17:22CalAdolfo Esposito gets the rebound7-5
17:05CalAdolfo Esposito drills a turnaround in the paint9-5
16:56Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses short on a floater from close range but he's hacked by Lee Zietlow - foul #1 on Lee Zietlow, team foul #19-5
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Derek Smith
 
16:56Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 1st free throw9-6
16:56Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 2nd free throw9-7
16:37CalLee Zietlow loses the ball out of bounds9-7
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Robert Fowler (PF)
Daniel Sprague
 
16:26Notre DameRobert Fowler's floater is tipped away by Adolfo Esposito9-7
16:24Notre DameLeonard Hall can't tip it in9-7
16:22Notre DameRobert Fowler grabs the offensive board9-7
16:13Notre DameRobert Fowler throws a bad pass out of bounds9-7
15:44CalWillie Irvin misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner9-7
15:42CalJonathan Taylor hits the follow up shot11-7
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Lee Zietlow (fairly fresh)
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Adolfo Esposito (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh)
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh)
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh)
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh)
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh)
 
15:28Notre DameRobert Fowler misses the easy layup11-7
15:26CalJonathan Taylor gets the rebound11-7
15:05CalWillie Irvin connects on the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Finch13-7
14:44Notre DameLeonard Hall's floater is tipped away by Jonathan Taylor13-7
14:42CalAdolfo Esposito pulls down the rebound13-7
14:20CalAdolfo Esposito's pass is off the mark and out of bounds13-7
SubsCal 
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
 
14:02Notre DameRonald Pittenger's pass is off the mark and out of bounds13-7
13:41CalAdolfo Esposito is fouled on the floor by Ronald Pittenger - foul #1 on Ronald Pittenger, team foul #213-7
13:26CalJonathan Taylor misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line13-7
13:25CalJonathan Taylor tips it home15-7
13:12Notre DameAndrew Thacker comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner15-7
13:11CalLee Zietlow pulls down the rebound15-7
12:53CalJonathan Taylor is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Jonathan Taylor, team foul #215-7
12:38Notre DameRonald Pittenger's pass is intercepted by Michael Finch15-7
12:34CalWillie Irvin throws it down set up by Michael Finch17-7
12:25Notre DameDaniel Sprague loses the dribble to Willie Irvin17-7
12:22CalWillie Irvin lays it in19-7
11:57Notre DameDerek Smith hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Adolfo Esposito - foul #1 on Adolfo Esposito, team foul #319-7
SubsCal
Willard Kinkade (SF), John Park (PF), Carlos Gilliland (C)
Lee Zietlow, Jonathan Taylor, Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG)
Linwood Otani
 
11:57Notre DameDerek Smith misses the 1st free throw19-7
11:57Notre DameDerek Smith misses the 2nd free throw19-7
11:57CalJohn Park pulls down the rebound19-7
11:31CalCarlos Gilliland blows the dunk19-7
11:30Notre DameRonald Pittenger pulls down the rebound19-7
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Willard Kinkade (fresh)
 PF - John Park (fresh)
 C - Carlos Gilliland (fresh)
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fairly fresh)
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Derek Smith (fairly fresh)
 
11:01Notre DameWillie Irvin is called for the reach on Daniel Sprague - foul #1 on Willie Irvin, team foul #419-7
SubsCal
Adolfo Esposito (C)
Carlos Gilliland
 
SubsNotre Dame
Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Derek Smith
 
10:46Notre DameJohn Park steals the ball from Robert Fowler19-7
10:42CalWillie Irvin misses long on a turnaround from close range but the foul's on Leonard Hall - foul #1 on Leonard Hall, team foul #319-7
SubsCal
Lee Zietlow (SF)
Willard Kinkade
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG)
James Thornton
 
10:42CalWillie Irvin makes the 1st free throw20-7
10:42CalWillie Irvin misses the 2nd free throw20-7
10:42Notre DameRobert Fowler grabs the defensive rebound20-7
10:32Notre DameLinwood Otani can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away20-7
10:31Notre DameAaron Jude hits the follow up shot20-9
10:19CalMichael Finch scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Willie Irvin23-9
10:04Notre DameLeonard Hall comes up short on the floater near the basket23-9
10:03CalMichael Finch gets the rebound23-9
09:37CalLinwood Otani steals it from John Park23-9
09:31Notre DameLeonard Hall is whistled for traveling23-9
SubsCal
Kendall Palmer (PG), George Rowe (SG), Jonathan Taylor (PF), Carlos Gilliland (C)
Michael Finch, Willie Irvin, John Park, Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame
Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF)
Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Robert Fowler
 
09:09CalLee Zietlow buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane25-9
08:51Notre DameAndrew Thacker hits a 3 pointer from the left corner25-12
08:34CalLee Zietlow hits a jumpshot from the right side27-12
08:17Notre DameAndrew Thacker's pass is intercepted by Kendall Palmer27-12
08:13CalKendall Palmer jams it29-12
07:53Notre DameDaniel Sprague can't connect on a floater in the lane29-12
07:51CalLee Zietlow grabs the board29-12
07:22CalGeorge Rowe is hacked by Andrew Thacker - foul #1 on Andrew Thacker, team foul #429-12
SubsCal
Michael Finch (PG), Willie Irvin (SG), Willard Kinkade (SF), John Park (PF), Adolfo Esposito (C)
Kendall Palmer, George Rowe, Lee Zietlow, Jonathan Taylor, Carlos Gilliland
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Derek Smith (C)
Linwood Otani, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Aaron Jude
 
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Willard Kinkade (fresh)
 PF - John Park (fresh)
 C - Adolfo Esposito (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh)
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh)
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh)
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh)
 
07:06CalJohn Park misses short on a runner near the basket but the foul's on Weldon Bendel - foul #1 on Weldon Bendel, team foul #529-12
07:06CalJohn Park misses the 1st free throw29-12
07:06CalJohn Park makes the 2nd free throw30-12
06:47Notre DameRobert Fowler buries a turnaround from close range and the foul's on John Park - foul #1 on John Park, team foul #530-14
06:47Notre DameRobert Fowler misses the free throw30-14
06:47CalAdolfo Esposito grabs the board30-14
06:31CalAdolfo Esposito knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side32-14
06:16Notre DameJames Thornton misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane32-14
06:14Notre DameRobert Fowler grabs the offensive board32-14
05:54Notre DameLeonard Hall hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Weldon Bendel and the foul's on Willard Kinkade - foul #1 on Willard Kinkade, team foul #632-16
SubsCal
Jonathan Taylor (PF)
John Park
 
SubsNotre Dame
Andrew Thacker (SG), Daniel Sprague (PF)
Weldon Bendel, Robert Fowler
 
05:54Notre DameLeonard Hall makes the free throw32-17
05:31CalDerek Smith takes the ball from Willie Irvin32-17
05:23Notre DameLeonard Hall is called for traveling32-17
SubsCal
Lee Zietlow (SF)
Willard Kinkade
 
SubsNotre Dame
Paul Kluge (PG), Ronald Pittenger (SF)
James Thornton, Leonard Hall
 
05:03CalWillie Irvin is called for a charge - foul #2 on Willie Irvin, team foul #732-17
SubsCal
Kendall Palmer (SG)
Willie Irvin
 
SubsNotre Dame
Aaron Jude (C)
Derek Smith
 
04:49Notre DameRonald Pittenger connects on the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Daniel Sprague and he's hacked by Adolfo Esposito - foul #2 on Adolfo Esposito, team foul #832-19
SubsCal
Carlos Gilliland (C)
Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame 
04:49Notre DameRonald Pittenger makes the free throw32-20
04:22CalLee Zietlow can't connect on a fadeaway from the left block32-20
04:20Notre DameDaniel Sprague grabs the defensive rebound32-20
04:10Notre DamePaul Kluge misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner32-20
04:09Notre DameDaniel Sprague tips it in32-22
03:42CalKendall Palmer can't connect on a floater from the left wing32-22
03:40Notre DameThe rebound goes to Daniel Sprague32-22
03:29Notre DameCarlos Gilliland is called for the reach on Ronald Pittenger - foul #1 on Carlos Gilliland, team foul #932-22
SubsCal
Willie Irvin (SG), Willard Kinkade (SF), John Park (PF), Adolfo Esposito (C)
Kendall Palmer, Lee Zietlow, Jonathan Taylor, Carlos Gilliland
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Robert Fowler (PF), Derek Smith (C)
Paul Kluge, Andrew Thacker, Daniel Sprague, Aaron Jude
 
03:29Notre DameRonald Pittenger misses the 1st free throw32-22
03:29CalJohn Park snags the defensive board32-22
03:03CalWeldon Bendel steals the ball from Michael Finch32-22
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Willard Kinkade (fresh)
 PF - John Park (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Adolfo Esposito (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh)
 
02:46Notre DameMichael Finch steps in front of the Weldon Bendel pass32-22
02:43CalWillie Irvin can't throw it down32-22
02:41CalMichael Finch grabs the offensive board32-22
02:15CalRobert Fowler steps in front of the Willard Kinkade pass32-22
02:11Notre DameThe short jumper by Ronald Pittenger is denied by John Park32-22
02:10CalThe rebound goes to Adolfo Esposito32-22
01:42CalWillie Irvin connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner35-22
01:21Notre DameRobert Fowler buries a runner near the basket35-24
00:58CalMichael Finch misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner35-24
00:56Notre DameRonald Pittenger pulls down the rebound35-24
00:45Notre DameWeldon Bendel knocks in the shot from the left wing on a great pass from Ronald Pittenger35-26
00:22CalWillie Irvin comes up short on the 3 from the left wing35-26
00:21Notre DameDerek Smith grabs the board35-26
00:01Notre DameRobert Fowler misses short on a jumper from the free throw line35-26
00:00CalAdolfo Esposito grabs the defensive rebound35-26
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Lee Zietlow (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Adolfo Esposito (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh)
 
20:00CalLee Zietlow inbounds the ball35-26
Game PlanCalCal is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) 
19:42CalLee Zietlow misses badly on a runner from the right block but he's fouled by Ronald Pittenger - foul #2 on Ronald Pittenger, team foul #135-26
19:42CalLee Zietlow makes the 1st free throw36-26
19:42CalLee Zietlow makes the 2nd free throw37-26
19:29Notre DameDaniel Sprague buries a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Andrew Thacker37-28
19:01CalJonathan Taylor makes the fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Willie Irvin39-28
18:44Notre DameAndrew Thacker misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away39-28
18:42Notre DameDerek Smith misses the tip39-28
18:41CalLee Zietlow gets the rebound39-28
18:21CalLee Zietlow misses short on a jumper in the paint39-28
18:19Notre DameLinwood Otani grabs the defensive rebound39-28
18:00Notre DameLinwood Otani is whistled for traveling39-28
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG)
Linwood Otani
 
17:31CalAdolfo Esposito clanks a shot in the lane39-28
17:29Notre DameDaniel Sprague grabs the defensive rebound39-28
17:21Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses short on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Jonathan Taylor - foul #2 on Jonathan Taylor, team foul #139-28
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Aaron Jude (C)
Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Derek Smith
 
17:21Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 1st free throw39-29
17:21Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the 2nd free throw39-30
17:06CalWillie Irvin buries a 3 pointer from the left corner42-30
16:56Notre DameDaniel Sprague connects on the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from James Thornton42-32
16:32CalWillie Irvin hits a 3 from straight away45-32
16:14Notre DameJames Thornton misses badly on a floater from the left side45-32
16:13CalWillie Irvin grabs the board45-32
16:07CalLeonard Hall takes the ball from Michael Finch45-32
15:47Notre DameLeonard Hall drills a floater near the basket on a nice dish by Aaron Jude45-34
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Lee Zietlow (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Adolfo Esposito (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:29CalAdolfo Esposito is hacked by James Thornton - foul #1 on James Thornton, team foul #245-34
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Derek Smith (C)
James Thornton, Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall, Daniel Sprague, Aaron Jude
 
15:11CalJonathan Taylor is open but misses the lay-in45-34
15:09Notre DameThe rebound goes to Derek Smith45-34
14:53Notre DameLinwood Otani is hacked by Michael Finch - foul #1 on Michael Finch, team foul #245-34
14:47Notre DameRobert Fowler hits a turnaround from the baseline set up by Derek Smith45-36
14:24CalAdolfo Esposito misses short on a jumper from the free throw line45-36
14:23CalWillie Irvin snags the offensive board45-36
14:02CalAdolfo Esposito misses badly on a runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Derek Smith - foul #2 on Derek Smith, team foul #345-36
SubsCal
John Park (PF)
Jonathan Taylor
 
SubsNotre Dame 
14:02CalAdolfo Esposito makes the 1st free throw46-36
14:02CalAdolfo Esposito makes the 2nd free throw47-36
13:47Notre DameRobert Fowler can't connect on a shot from the left block47-36
13:46CalAdolfo Esposito grabs the board47-36
13:28CalWillie Irvin can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner47-36
13:26Notre DameAndrew Thacker pulls down the rebound47-36
13:10Notre DameLinwood Otani misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing47-36
13:09CalWillie Irvin snags the defensive board47-36
13:05CalRonald Pittenger steps in front of the Michael Finch pass47-36
12:53Notre DameDerek Smith misses the easy layup47-36
12:52CalJohn Park grabs the board47-36
12:30CalJohn Park slams it home49-36
12:23Notre DameAndrew Thacker clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner49-36
12:21Notre DameThe offensive rebound goes to Derek Smith49-36
11:57Notre DameAdolfo Esposito is called for the reach on Derek Smith - foul #3 on Adolfo Esposito, team foul #349-36
SubsCal
Kendall Palmer (PG), George Rowe (SG), Willard Kinkade (SF), Jonathan Taylor (PF), Carlos Gilliland (C)
Michael Finch, Willie Irvin, Lee Zietlow, John Park, Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Daniel Sprague (PF), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Robert Fowler, Derek Smith
 
11:40Notre DameDaniel Sprague knocks in the shot near the basket on a great pass from James Thornton49-38
LineupCal
 PG - Kendall Palmer (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - George Rowe (fresh)
 SF - Willard Kinkade (fresh)
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Carlos Gilliland (fresh)
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Daniel Sprague (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Aaron Jude (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:19CalJonathan Taylor throws a bad pass out of bounds49-38
10:57Notre DameDaniel Sprague misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line49-38
10:56CalWillard Kinkade grabs the defensive rebound49-38
10:33CalKendall Palmer misses the floater from the right side but the foul's on James Thornton - foul #2 on James Thornton, team foul #449-38
SubsCal
Willie Irvin (SG)
George Rowe
 
SubsNotre Dame 
10:33CalKendall Palmer makes the 1st free throw50-38
10:33CalKendall Palmer makes the 2nd free throw51-38
10:14Notre DameDaniel Sprague hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Weldon Bendel and the foul's on Jonathan Taylor - foul #3 on Jonathan Taylor, team foul #451-40
SubsCal
Michael Finch (PG)
Kendall Palmer
 
SubsNotre Dame
Andrew Thacker (SG), Ronald Pittenger (SF)
Weldon Bendel, Leonard Hall
 
10:14Notre DameDaniel Sprague makes the free throw51-41
09:52CalDaniel Sprague is called for the reach on Jonathan Taylor - foul #1 on Daniel Sprague, team foul #551-41
SubsCal
John Park (PF), Adolfo Esposito (C)
Jonathan Taylor, Carlos Gilliland
 
SubsNotre Dame
Paul Kluge (PG)
James Thornton
 
09:27CalWillard Kinkade misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane51-41
09:26CalThe offensive rebound goes to John Park51-41
09:01CalWillie Irvin scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Finch54-41
08:48Notre DameRonald Pittenger knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing54-44
08:21CalWillard Kinkade loses the dribble to Andrew Thacker54-44
08:11Notre DamePaul Kluge hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing54-44
08:09Notre DameAaron Jude tips it in54-46
07:52CalAndrew Thacker is called for the reach on Willie Irvin - foul #2 on Andrew Thacker, team foul #654-46
SubsCal
Lee Zietlow (SF), Jonathan Taylor (PF), Carlos Gilliland (C)
Willard Kinkade, John Park, Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Leonard Hall (SF), Robert Fowler (PF), Derek Smith (C)
Paul Kluge, Andrew Thacker, Ronald Pittenger, Daniel Sprague, Aaron Jude
 
07:31CalLee Zietlow misses badly on a floater from the left wing54-46
07:29Notre DameLeonard Hall snags the defensive board54-46
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Lee Zietlow (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Carlos Gilliland (fresh)
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Linwood Otani (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Weldon Bendel (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Leonard Hall (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh) 4 reb.
 
07:18Notre DameLinwood Otani steps out of bounds on the sideline54-46
06:50CalWillie Irvin misses short on a 3 from the left wing54-46
06:49CalJonathan Taylor snags the offensive board54-46
06:31CalLeonard Hall is called for the reach on Michael Finch - foul #2 on Leonard Hall, team foul #754-46
SubsCal
Kendall Palmer (SG), Adolfo Esposito (C)
Willie Irvin, Carlos Gilliland
 
SubsNotre Dame
Ronald Pittenger (SF)
Leonard Hall
 
06:31CalMichael Finch makes the 1st free throw55-46
06:31CalMichael Finch makes the 2nd free throw56-46
06:11Notre DameRonald Pittenger can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner56-46
06:10CalJonathan Taylor gets the rebound56-46
05:50CalLee Zietlow is fouled on the floor by Linwood Otani - foul #1 on Linwood Otani, team foul #856-46
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Andrew Thacker (SG), Daniel Sprague (PF)
Weldon Bendel, Robert Fowler
 
05:50CalLee Zietlow makes the 1st free throw57-46
05:50CalLee Zietlow makes the 2nd free throw58-46
05:36Notre DameDaniel Sprague can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing58-46
05:34CalThe rebound goes to Jonathan Taylor58-46
05:05CalKendall Palmer is whistled for traveling58-46
SubsCal
Willie Irvin (SG), John Park (PF)
Michael Finch, Jonathan Taylor
 
SubsNotre Dame
James Thornton (PG), Aaron Jude (C)
Linwood Otani, Derek Smith
 
04:52Notre DameAaron Jude is whistled for traveling58-46
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Leonard Hall (SF)
Ronald Pittenger
 
04:25CalAdolfo Esposito can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side58-46
04:24CalJohn Park grabs the offensive rebound58-46
04:12CalAdolfo Esposito's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-46
SubsCal
Michael Finch (PG), Carlos Gilliland (C)
Kendall Palmer, Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame
Robert Fowler (PF)
Daniel Sprague
 
04:00Notre DameRobert Fowler can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on John Park - foul #2 on John Park, team foul #558-46
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Ronald Pittenger (SF)
Leonard Hall
 
04:00Notre DameRobert Fowler misses the 1st free throw58-46
04:00Notre DameRobert Fowler makes the 2nd free throw58-47
03:44CalJohn Park is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on John Park, team foul #658-47
SubsCal
Jonathan Taylor (PF)
John Park
 
SubsNotre Dame
Derek Smith (C)
Aaron Jude
 
03:29Notre DameDerek Smith buries a floater from close range58-49
LineupCal
 PG - Michael Finch (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Irvin (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Lee Zietlow (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jonathan Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Carlos Gilliland (fresh)
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - James Thornton (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Andrew Thacker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Pittenger (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Fowler (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derek Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:08CalJonathan Taylor buries a jumper in the paint and he's fouled by Robert Fowler - foul #1 on Robert Fowler, team foul #960-49
SubsCal
Willard Kinkade (SF)
Lee Zietlow
 
SubsNotre Dame
Linwood Otani (PG), Weldon Bendel (SG), Daniel Sprague (PF)
James Thornton, Andrew Thacker, Robert Fowler
 
03:08CalJonathan Taylor misses the free throw60-49
03:08Notre DameThe rebound goes to Weldon Bendel60-49
03:01Notre DameDerek Smith scores on a jumper from the right block60-51
02:58CalCal calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)60-51
SubsCal
Lee Zietlow (SF), Adolfo Esposito (C)
Willard Kinkade, Carlos Gilliland
 
SubsNotre Dame
Andrew Thacker (SG)
Weldon Bendel
 
Game PlanCalCal is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
02:55CalLee Zietlow is fouled on the floor by Ronald Pittenger - foul #3 on Ronald Pittenger, team foul #1060-51
SubsCal
Kendall Palmer (SG), John Park (PF), Carlos Gilliland (C)
Willie Irvin, Jonathan Taylor, Adolfo Esposito
 
SubsNotre Dame 
02:55CalLee Zietlow makes the 1st free throw61-51
02:55CalLee Zietlow makes the 2nd free throw62-51
Game PlanCalCal is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
02:46Notre DameJohn Park steps in front of the Andrew Thacker pass62-51
02:44CalMichael Finch is hacked by Andrew Thacker in the backcourt - foul #3 on Andrew Thacker, team foul #1162-51
02:44CalMichael Finch makes the 1st free throw63-51
02:44CalMichael Finch makes the 2nd free throw64-51
02:29Notre DameLee Zietlow picks off the pass by Ronald Pittenger64-51
02:27CalLee Zietlow is hacked by Linwood Otani in the backcourt - foul #2 on Linwood Otani, team foul #1264-51
SubsCal
George Rowe (SG)
Michael Finch
 
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
 
02:27CalLee Zietlow makes the 1st free throw65-51
02:27CalLee Zietlow misses the 2nd free throw65-51
02:27Notre DameAaron Jude grabs the defensive rebound65-51
02:18Notre DameRobert Fowler scores on a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Aaron Jude65-53
02:17CalJohn Park is hacked by James Thornton in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Thornton, team foul #1365-53
SubsCal
Willard Kinkade (SF)
Lee Zietlow
 
SubsNotre Dame 
02:17CalJohn Park makes the 1st free throw66-53
02:17CalJohn Park makes the 2nd free throw67-53
01:56Notre DameJames Thornton misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing67-53
01:54Notre DameThe offensive rebound goes to James Thornton67-53
01:37Notre DameAaron Jude drills a jump hook in the paint67-55
01:36CalKendall Palmer is fouled in the backcourt by James Thornton - foul #4 on James Thornton, team foul #1467-55
01:36CalKendall Palmer makes the 1st free throw68-55
01:36CalKendall Palmer misses the 2nd free throw68-55
01:36Notre DameRobert Fowler snags the defensive board68-55
01:23Notre DameRobert Fowler lays it in on a nice dish by Leonard Hall68-57
01:21CalKendall Palmer is fouled in the backcourt by James Thornton - foul #5 on James Thornton, team foul #1568-57
SubsCal 
SubsNotre Dame
Paul Kluge (PG)
James Thornton
 
01:21CalKendall Palmer makes the 1st free throw69-57
01:21CalKendall Palmer makes the 2nd free throw70-57
01:12Notre DameLeonard Hall misses long on a floater from the left wing70-57
01:11Notre DamePaul Kluge grabs the offensive board70-57
00:55Notre DameRobert Fowler blows the layup70-57
00:54Notre DameAaron Jude tips it but misses70-57
00:52Notre DameLeonard Hall hits the follow up shot70-59
Game PlanCalCal is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) 
00:30CalWillard Kinkade is whistled for traveling70-59
Game PlanCalCal is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) 
00:25Notre DameLeonard Hall comes up short on the runner near the basket70-59
00:23CalThe rebound goes to Willard Kinkade70-59
00:00CalKendall Palmer runs out the clock70-59