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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Postseason Invitational Round 2 Smith
Final -
10/25/2026
79
  1 2 F
New Mexico State 40 39 79
UMass 51 41 92
92
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPhilip Mitchell 23 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 8 0 4 0 0 2 2
pfBrian Tyson 24 3-9 0-2 3-3 1 4 0 2 1 0 3 9
sfJohnny Christensen 24 4-6 1-1 2-2 0 3 6 1 0 2 0 11
sgLouis Oliver 24 2-6 0-1 6-6 1 3 5 2 1 0 1 10
pgJames Montgomery 25 6-11 2-4 1-3 1 3 3 3 2 0 3 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLeopoldo Giordano 17 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 3 0 0 2 2
cEarl Miller 17 1-4 0-1 2-4 1 6 0 1 0 0 2 4
pgJonathon Franzen 16 3-5 2-4 4-4 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 12
pgEduardo Moran 15 1-1 0-0 1-2 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 3
sgRichard Shaffer 14 5-8 1-3 0-1 2 2 1 1 2 0 1 11
sgMatthew Leffel 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 27-54 6-17 19-25 10 35 20 18 6 2 15 79
Percentages   .500 .353 .760                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBruce Bixby 28 4-9 0-0 0-1 7 12 1 1 0 1 0 8
pfLeroy Gurney 18 2-4 0-0 2-2 2 6 2 0 0 0 2 6
sfSamuel Halpern 23 6-19 6-19 0-0 1 3 1 4 0 0 0 18
sgBilly Baker 12 2-6 2-5 3-4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 9
pgJohn Knarr 27 3-5 2-3 2-2 0 2 5 0 1 0 4 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgFrank Beall 20 2-4 1-1 2-4 1 3 3 1 0 0 1 7
sfRuben Ferguson 18 2-5 2-5 0-0 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 6
cCharles Strong 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 5 0 1 0 0 2 0
pfMerrill Christensen 14 3-3 1-1 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 7
sgJames Williams 14 5-10 3-8 2-2 0 1 3 2 0 0 4 15
pgDaniel Mallette 11 3-5 0-2 0-0 0 0 3 1 4 0 1 6
Totals 200 32-70 17-44 11-15 15 36 20 11 6 2 22 92
Percentages   .457 .386 .733                

NMSU
40
13-28
1-8
13-15
6
20
8
9
4
1
8
16
7
10
4
18
39
14-26
5-9
6-10
4
15
12
9
2
1
7
6
6
5
0
14
79
27-54
6-17
19-25
10
35
20
18
6
2
15
22
13
15
4
32
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
UM
51
18-40
9-27
6-7
9
19
11
5
3
1
12
12
16
11
10
22
41
14-30
8-17
5-8
6
17
9
6
3
1
10
6
9
6
2
19
92
32-70
17-44
11-15
15
36
20
11
6
2
22
18
25
17
12
41
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Samuel Halpern UMass
18 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - James Montgomery (fresh)
 SG - Louis Oliver (fresh)
 SF - Johnny Christensen (fresh)
 PF - Brian Tyson (fresh)
 C - Philip Mitchell (fresh)
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh)
 SG - Billy Baker (fresh)
 SF - Samuel Halpern (fresh)
 PF - Leroy Gurney (fresh)
 C - Bruce Bixby (fresh)
 
20:00UMassBruce Bixby wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNew Mexico StateNew Mexico State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanUMassUMass is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
19:43UMassJohn Knarr makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Bruce Bixby0-2
19:25New Mexico StateLouis Oliver is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner0-2
19:24UMassLeroy Gurney pulls down the rebound0-2
19:19UMassJames Montgomery takes the ball from Samuel Halpern0-2
19:01New Mexico StateLouis Oliver clanks a jumper from just outside the lane0-2
18:59UMassBruce Bixby snags the defensive board0-2
18:52UMassSamuel Halpern makes the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by John Knarr0-5
18:35New Mexico StateLouis Oliver connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Johnny Christensen2-5
18:17UMassSamuel Halpern hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner2-5
18:16New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell gets the rebound2-5
18:14New Mexico StateBilly Baker is called for the reach on Louis Oliver in the backcourt - foul #1 on Billy Baker, team foul #12-5
18:02New Mexico StateLeroy Gurney is called for the reach on Brian Tyson - foul #1 on Leroy Gurney, team foul #22-5
17:50New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Philip Mitchell, team foul #12-5
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
James Williams (SG), Ruben Ferguson (SF), Merrill Christensen (PF), Charles Strong (C)
Billy Baker, Samuel Halpern, Leroy Gurney, Bruce Bixby
 
17:39UMassRuben Ferguson makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by James Williams2-8
17:36New Mexico StateJames Montgomery's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt2-8
SubsNew Mexico State
Earl Miller (C)
Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (PG)
John Knarr
 
17:27UMassJames Montgomery is called for the reach on Frank Beall - foul #1 on James Montgomery, team foul #22-8
SubsNew Mexico State
Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Brian Tyson
 
SubsUMass 
17:22UMassJames Williams misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing2-8
17:20New Mexico StateThe rebound goes to Earl Miller2-8
17:05New Mexico StateJames Montgomery is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from straight away2-8
17:04UMassRuben Ferguson pulls down the rebound2-8
16:49UMassMerrill Christensen scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from James Williams2-11
16:45New Mexico StateJames Montgomery misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side2-11
16:43UMassJames Williams gets the rebound2-11
16:39UMassFrank Beall misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side2-11
16:38New Mexico StateThe rebound goes to Louis Oliver2-11
16:21New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen misses long on a fadeaway from the right block2-11
16:19New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano grabs the offensive board2-11
16:03New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen misses long on a fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Charles Strong - foul #1 on Charles Strong, team foul #32-11
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Brian Tyson (PF), Philip Mitchell (C)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Earl Miller, Leopoldo Giordano
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), Billy Baker (SG), Samuel Halpern (SF), Leroy Gurney (PF), Bruce Bixby (C)
Frank Beall, James Williams, Ruben Ferguson, Merrill Christensen, Charles Strong
 
16:03New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen makes the 1st free throw3-11
16:03New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen makes the 2nd free throw4-11
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - Eduardo Moran (fresh)
 SG - Jonathon Franzen (fresh)
 SF - Johnny Christensen (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Brian Tyson (fresh)
 C - Philip Mitchell (fresh)
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Billy Baker (fresh)
 SF - Samuel Halpern (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Leroy Gurney (fresh)
 C - Bruce Bixby (fresh)
 
15:51UMassJohnny Christensen denies the turnaround by Leroy Gurney4-11
15:49New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell pulls down the rebound4-11
15:47New Mexico StateEduardo Moran is hacked by Billy Baker in the backcourt - foul #2 on Billy Baker, team foul #44-11
SubsNew Mexico State
Richard Shaffer (SF)
Johnny Christensen
 
SubsUMass
James Williams (SG)
Billy Baker
 
15:37New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer can't connect on a 3 from the right wing4-11
15:36New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer grabs the offensive board4-11
15:24New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer misses long on a jumper from the left wing4-11
15:22UMassLeroy Gurney pulls down the rebound4-11
15:18UMassSamuel Halpern can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing4-11
15:17UMassBruce Bixby tips it home4-13
15:00New Mexico StateBrian Tyson misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left wing4-13
14:58UMassBruce Bixby grabs the board4-13
14:43UMassJames Williams is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on James Williams, team foul #54-13
SubsNew Mexico State
Earl Miller (PF), Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Brian Tyson, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (SG)
James Williams
 
14:23New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen can't connect on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Leroy Gurney - foul #2 on Leroy Gurney, team foul #64-13
SubsNew Mexico State
Louis Oliver (SG)
Eduardo Moran
 
SubsUMass
Ruben Ferguson (SF), Merrill Christensen (PF)
Samuel Halpern, Leroy Gurney
 
14:23New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen makes the 1st free throw5-13
14:23New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen makes the 2nd free throw6-13
14:10UMassRichard Shaffer picks off the pass by Ruben Ferguson6-13
13:53New Mexico StateEarl Miller is wide open but clanks a shot from the left side but the foul's on Merrill Christensen - foul #1 on Merrill Christensen, team foul #76-13
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Johnny Christensen (SF)
Jonathon Franzen, Richard Shaffer
 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), Charles Strong (C)
John Knarr, Bruce Bixby
 
13:53New Mexico StateEarl Miller makes the 1st free throw7-13
13:53New Mexico StateEarl Miller misses the 2nd free throw7-13
13:53UMassMerrill Christensen grabs the board7-13
13:41UMassFrank Beall can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Leopoldo Giordano - foul #1 on Leopoldo Giordano, team foul #37-13
SubsNew Mexico State
Brian Tyson (PF)
Earl Miller
 
SubsUMass
Samuel Halpern (SF)
Ruben Ferguson
 
13:41UMassFrank Beall makes the 1st free throw7-14
13:41UMassFrank Beall makes the 2nd free throw7-15
13:36New Mexico StateDaniel Mallette steals the ball from Leopoldo Giordano in the backcourt7-15
13:34UMassDaniel Mallette lays it in7-17
13:32New Mexico StateDaniel Mallette steps in front of the Brian Tyson pass in the backcourt7-17
13:31UMassDaniel Mallette lays it in7-19
13:10New Mexico StateBrian Tyson lays it in on a great pass from James Montgomery9-19
12:59UMassDaniel Mallette scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line9-21
12:45New Mexico StateJames Montgomery clanks a turnaround in the lane9-21
12:44New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano hits the follow up shot11-21
12:27UMassJames Montgomery steps in front of the Samuel Halpern pass11-21
12:24New Mexico StateJames Montgomery hits the finger roll13-21
12:14UMassSamuel Halpern connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner13-24
11:54New Mexico StateBrian Tyson is alone and drills a turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Louis Oliver and he's hacked by Merrill Christensen - foul #2 on Merrill Christensen, team foul #815-24
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Philip Mitchell (C)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Johnny Christensen, Leopoldo Giordano
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), James Williams (SG), Ruben Ferguson (SF), Bruce Bixby (C)
Daniel Mallette, Frank Beall, Samuel Halpern, Merrill Christensen
 
11:54New Mexico StateBrian Tyson makes the free throw16-24
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - Eduardo Moran (fresh)
 SG - Jonathon Franzen (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Richard Shaffer (fresh)
 PF - Brian Tyson (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Philip Mitchell (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Williams (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Ruben Ferguson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Charles Strong (fairly fresh)
 C - Bruce Bixby (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:42UMassJames Williams misses badly on a 3 from the right corner16-24
11:41UMassCharles Strong pulls down the offensive rebound16-24
11:36UMassJames Williams knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Ruben Ferguson16-27
11:09New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer is open and scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Eduardo Moran18-27
10:48UMassJames Williams knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from John Knarr18-30
10:43New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt18-30
SubsNew Mexico State
Earl Miller (PF)
Brian Tyson
 
SubsUMass
Samuel Halpern (SF)
Charles Strong
 
10:38UMassRichard Shaffer is called for the reach on Samuel Halpern - foul #1 on Richard Shaffer, team foul #418-30
10:29UMassSamuel Halpern buries a 3 from the left wing18-33
10:24New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen is fouled in the backcourt by James Williams - foul #2 on James Williams, team foul #918-33
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG)
Eduardo Moran
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (SG)
James Williams
 
10:24New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen makes the 1st free throw19-33
10:24New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen makes the 2nd free throw20-33
10:11UMassJohn Knarr comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane20-33
10:09New Mexico StateThe rebound goes to Earl Miller20-33
09:50New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing20-33
09:49New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer hits the follow up shot22-33
09:38UMassSamuel Halpern comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing22-33
09:36New Mexico StateEarl Miller grabs the defensive rebound22-33
09:18New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen misses the wide open 3 from straight away22-33
09:16UMassSamuel Halpern grabs the defensive rebound22-33
08:56UMassSamuel Halpern comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away22-33
08:54New Mexico StateThe rebound goes to Philip Mitchell22-33
08:48New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer lays it in set up by James Montgomery24-33
08:31UMassSamuel Halpern misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing24-33
08:30UMassThe offensive rebound goes to Bruce Bixby24-33
08:11UMassFrank Beall misses long on a jumper from the left side24-33
08:10UMassSamuel Halpern grabs the offensive board24-33
08:02UMassBruce Bixby buries a shot from close range on a nice dish by John Knarr and he's hacked by Earl Miller - foul #1 on Earl Miller, team foul #524-35
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Johnny Christensen (SF), Brian Tyson (PF), Leopoldo Giordano (C)
James Montgomery, Jonathon Franzen, Richard Shaffer, Earl Miller, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), Charles Strong (PF)
John Knarr, Samuel Halpern
 
08:02UMassBruce Bixby misses the free throw24-35
08:02UMassCharles Strong gets the offensive rebound24-35
07:50UMassLouis Oliver steals the ball from Charles Strong24-35
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - Eduardo Moran (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Louis Oliver (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Johnny Christensen (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Brian Tyson (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Leopoldo Giordano (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - Daniel Mallette (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - Frank Beall (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Ruben Ferguson (tiring) 3 pts.
 PF - Charles Strong (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Bruce Bixby (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:36New Mexico StateLouis Oliver is fouled on the floor by Frank Beall - foul #1 on Frank Beall, team foul #1024-35
07:36New Mexico StateLouis Oliver makes the 1st free throw25-35
07:36New Mexico StateLouis Oliver makes the 2nd free throw26-35
07:27UMassRuben Ferguson misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing26-35
07:26New Mexico StateBrian Tyson gets the rebound26-35
07:07New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen hits the finger roll on a great pass from Eduardo Moran28-35
06:52UMassRuben Ferguson clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away28-35
06:50UMassBruce Bixby grabs the offensive rebound28-35
06:37UMassBruce Bixby buries a driving attempt near the basket set up by Daniel Mallette28-37
06:18New Mexico StateBrian Tyson is denied on a layup by Ruben Ferguson28-37
06:16UMassCharles Strong snags the defensive board28-37
06:03UMassDaniel Mallette misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner28-37
06:01New Mexico StateBrian Tyson grabs the board28-37
05:37New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen hits a wide open fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Louis Oliver30-37
05:28UMassDaniel Mallette can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner30-37
05:27UMassBruce Bixby gets the offensive rebound30-37
05:12UMassRuben Ferguson misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away30-37
05:10New Mexico StateLouis Oliver gets the rebound30-37
04:58New Mexico StateLouis Oliver throws a bad pass out of bounds30-37
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Earl Miller (PF), Philip Mitchell (C)
Eduardo Moran, Louis Oliver, Johnny Christensen, Brian Tyson, Leopoldo Giordano
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), Billy Baker (SG), James Williams (SF), Merrill Christensen (PF), Leroy Gurney (C)
Daniel Mallette, Frank Beall, Ruben Ferguson, Charles Strong, Bruce Bixby
 
04:49UMassMerrill Christensen scores on a shot from the left wing set up by John Knarr30-39
04:31New Mexico StateEarl Miller clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner30-39
04:30UMassLeroy Gurney grabs the defensive rebound30-39
04:14UMassBilly Baker hits a 3 from the right wing set up by Leroy Gurney30-42
03:55New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds30-42
SubsNew Mexico State
Brian Tyson (PF)
Earl Miller
 
SubsUMass 
03:48UMassJohn Knarr misses badly on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Brian Tyson - foul #1 on Brian Tyson, team foul #630-42
SubsNew Mexico State
Matthew Leffel (SF)
Richard Shaffer
 
SubsUMass 
03:48UMassJohn Knarr makes the 1st free throw30-43
03:48UMassJohn Knarr makes the 2nd free throw30-44
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - James Montgomery (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Jonathon Franzen (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Matthew Leffel (fresh)
 PF - Brian Tyson (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Philip Mitchell (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Billy Baker (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - James Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Merrill Christensen (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Leroy Gurney (fresh) 3 reb.
 
03:44New Mexico StateJohn Knarr takes the ball from James Montgomery in the backcourt30-44
03:33UMassBilly Baker is hacked by Philip Mitchell - foul #2 on Philip Mitchell, team foul #730-44
SubsNew Mexico State
Louis Oliver (SG)
Jonathon Franzen
 
SubsUMass
Samuel Halpern (SF), Bruce Bixby (C)
James Williams, Merrill Christensen
 
03:33UMassBilly Baker makes the 1st free throw30-45
03:33UMassBilly Baker makes the 2nd free throw30-46
03:13New Mexico StateBrian Tyson is hacked by Billy Baker - foul #3 on Billy Baker, team foul #1130-46
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
James Williams (SG)
Billy Baker
 
03:13New Mexico StateBrian Tyson makes the 1st free throw31-46
03:13New Mexico StateBrian Tyson makes the 2nd free throw32-46
03:03UMassJames Williams clanks a 3 from the right wing32-46
03:02New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell grabs the defensive rebound32-46
03:00New Mexico StateJames Montgomery is hacked by James Williams in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Williams, team foul #1232-46
SubsNew Mexico State
Johnny Christensen (SF)
Matthew Leffel
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (SG)
James Williams
 
03:00New Mexico StateJames Montgomery misses the 1st free throw32-46
03:00New Mexico StateJames Montgomery makes the 2nd free throw33-46
02:49UMassSamuel Halpern hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away33-46
02:48New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen grabs the defensive rebound33-46
02:43New Mexico StateJames Montgomery misses short on an open jumpshot from just outside the lane33-46
02:42New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell tips it back up and in35-46
02:21UMassSamuel Halpern can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner35-46
02:20UMassBruce Bixby snags the offensive board35-46
02:00UMassSamuel Halpern clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner35-46
01:59UMassBruce Bixby tips it back up and in35-48
01:54New Mexico StateA charge is called on James Montgomery - foul #2 on James Montgomery, team foul #835-48
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Earl Miller (PF)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Brian Tyson
 
SubsUMass
Merrill Christensen (PF)
Leroy Gurney
 
01:45UMassSamuel Halpern misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing35-48
01:44New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell pulls down the rebound35-48
01:23New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Johnny Christensen38-48
01:17UMassJohn Knarr buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Frank Beall38-51
00:55New Mexico StateEarl Miller hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane38-51
00:53New Mexico StateEarl Miller gets the offensive rebound38-51
00:30New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen scores on a shot from the free throw line40-51
00:30UMassUMass calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)40-51
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Eduardo Moran, Jonathon Franzen, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), Ruben Ferguson (SG), Charles Strong (C)
John Knarr, Frank Beall, Bruce Bixby
 
00:02UMassSamuel Halpern clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing40-51
00:00New Mexico StateJames Montgomery grabs the board40-51
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - James Montgomery (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Louis Oliver (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Johnny Christensen (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Brian Tyson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Philip Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Billy Baker (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Samuel Halpern (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Leroy Gurney (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Bruce Bixby (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 
20:00New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen inbounds the ball40-51
Game PlanNew Mexico StateNew Mexico State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUMassUMass is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
19:40New Mexico StateBrian Tyson's fadeaway is rejected by Bruce Bixby40-51
19:38UMassJohn Knarr snags the defensive board40-51
19:22UMassSamuel Halpern connects on the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Leroy Gurney40-54
19:10New Mexico StateJames Montgomery is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner40-54
19:08UMassSamuel Halpern grabs the board40-54
18:52UMassJohnny Christensen swats the short shot by Bruce Bixby40-54
18:50New Mexico StateBrian Tyson snags the defensive board40-54
18:38New Mexico StateBrian Tyson double dribbles40-54
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
Ruben Ferguson (SF), Merrill Christensen (PF)
Samuel Halpern, Leroy Gurney
 
18:31UMassBilly Baker misses badly on a 3 from straight away40-54
18:29New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell snags the defensive board40-54
18:10New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane40-54
18:09UMassBruce Bixby grabs the board40-54
18:03UMassBilly Baker can't connect on a 3 from straight away40-54
18:02New Mexico StateThe rebound goes to James Montgomery40-54
17:44New Mexico StateBrian Tyson misses the easy layup40-54
17:42UMassJohn Knarr grabs the board40-54
17:38UMassBilly Baker misses short on a jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Louis Oliver - foul #1 on Louis Oliver, team foul #140-54
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Earl Miller (PF), Leopoldo Giordano (C)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Johnny Christensen, Brian Tyson, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (PG), Charles Strong (C)
John Knarr, Bruce Bixby
 
17:38UMassBilly Baker misses the 1st free throw40-54
17:38UMassBilly Baker makes the 2nd free throw40-55
17:34New Mexico StateRuben Ferguson is called for the reach on Eduardo Moran in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ruben Ferguson, team foul #140-55
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
James Williams (SG), Samuel Halpern (SF)
Billy Baker, Ruben Ferguson
 
17:25New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen is called for traveling40-55
17:12UMassSamuel Halpern makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Frank Beall40-58
16:52New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer scores on a turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Eduardo Moran and he's fouled by James Williams - foul #4 on James Williams, team foul #242-58
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), Ruben Ferguson (SF), Leroy Gurney (PF)
James Williams, Samuel Halpern, Merrill Christensen
 
16:52New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer misses the free throw42-58
16:52UMassFrank Beall grabs the board42-58
16:26UMassLeroy Gurney drills a jumper near the basket set up by Frank Beall42-60
16:09New Mexico StateEduardo Moran is hacked by Charles Strong - foul #2 on Charles Strong, team foul #342-60
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Johnny Christensen (SF), Brian Tyson (PF), Philip Mitchell (C)
Eduardo Moran, Jonathon Franzen, Richard Shaffer, Earl Miller, Leopoldo Giordano
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), Billy Baker (SG), Bruce Bixby (C)
Daniel Mallette, Frank Beall, Charles Strong
 
15:52New Mexico StateBrian Tyson misses long on a shot from just outside the lane42-60
15:50New Mexico StateLouis Oliver snags the offensive board42-60
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - James Montgomery (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Louis Oliver (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Johnny Christensen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 blk.
 PF - Brian Tyson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Philip Mitchell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Billy Baker (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Ruben Ferguson (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Leroy Gurney (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Bruce Bixby (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb.
 
15:32New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Louis Oliver45-60
15:11UMassLeroy Gurney hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint but he's hacked by Brian Tyson - foul #2 on Brian Tyson, team foul #245-60
SubsNew Mexico State
Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (SG), Samuel Halpern (SF)
Billy Baker, Ruben Ferguson
 
15:11UMassLeroy Gurney makes the 1st free throw45-61
15:11UMassLeroy Gurney makes the 2nd free throw45-62
14:54New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano is whistled for a carry45-62
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Earl Miller (PF)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Brian Tyson
 
SubsUMass
Merrill Christensen (PF)
Leroy Gurney
 
14:45UMassMerrill Christensen is fouled on the floor by Earl Miller - foul #2 on Earl Miller, team foul #345-62
SubsNew Mexico State
Richard Shaffer (SF)
Johnny Christensen
 
SubsUMass
Charles Strong (C)
Bruce Bixby
 
14:26UMassSamuel Halpern misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing45-62
14:25UMassThe offensive rebound goes to Charles Strong45-62
14:10UMassSamuel Halpern can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing45-62
14:08New Mexico StateEarl Miller snags the defensive board45-62
13:54New Mexico StateEarl Miller banks in the layup set up by Eduardo Moran47-62
13:42UMassSamuel Halpern throws a bad pass out of bounds47-62
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Johnny Christensen (SF), Brian Tyson (PF), Philip Mitchell (C)
Eduardo Moran, Jonathon Franzen, Richard Shaffer, Earl Miller, Leopoldo Giordano
 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), Billy Baker (SG), Leroy Gurney (PF), Bruce Bixby (C)
John Knarr, Frank Beall, Merrill Christensen, Charles Strong
 
13:25New Mexico StateBrian Tyson makes the jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by James Montgomery49-62
13:13UMassDaniel Mallette is whistled for traveling49-62
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
James Williams (SF)
Samuel Halpern
 
13:01New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell's pass is intercepted by Daniel Mallette49-62
12:50UMassBruce Bixby misses badly on a jumper from close range49-62
12:49New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell snags the defensive board49-62
12:34New Mexico StateJames Montgomery makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Johnny Christensen52-62
12:16UMassJames Williams travels with the ball52-62
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Earl Miller (C)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Johnny Christensen, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), Ruben Ferguson (SF), Merrill Christensen (PF), Charles Strong (C)
Daniel Mallette, Billy Baker, Leroy Gurney, Bruce Bixby
 
12:01New Mexico StateEarl Miller misses the runner near the basket52-62
11:59New Mexico StateBrian Tyson gets the offensive rebound52-62
11:49New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer is fouled on the floor by John Knarr - foul #1 on John Knarr, team foul #452-62
SubsNew Mexico State
Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Brian Tyson
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (SG)
James Williams
 
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - Eduardo Moran (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Franzen (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Richard Shaffer (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Earl Miller (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Leopoldo Giordano (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - John Knarr (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Frank Beall (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Ruben Ferguson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Merrill Christensen (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Charles Strong (fresh) 4 reb.
 
11:31New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano misses the jumper from the left block52-62
11:30UMassThe rebound goes to Frank Beall52-62
11:26UMassEduardo Moran is called for the reach on John Knarr in the backcourt - foul #1 on Eduardo Moran, team foul #452-62
SubsNew Mexico State
Johnny Christensen (SF)
Richard Shaffer
 
SubsUMass
Bruce Bixby (C)
Charles Strong
 
11:09UMassBruce Bixby is hacked by Leopoldo Giordano - foul #2 on Leopoldo Giordano, team foul #552-62
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Philip Mitchell (C)
Eduardo Moran, Jonathon Franzen, Earl Miller
 
SubsUMass
Billy Baker (SG), Samuel Halpern (SF)
Frank Beall, Merrill Christensen
 
10:49UMassBilly Baker misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing52-62
10:48New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen snags the defensive board52-62
10:28New Mexico StateJames Montgomery scores on a jumper from the right side set up by Johnny Christensen54-62
10:19UMassBilly Baker misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner54-62
10:18UMassBruce Bixby misses the tip54-62
10:16New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano pulls down the rebound54-62
09:53New Mexico StateJames Montgomery drills a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Johnny Christensen57-62
09:38UMassBruce Bixby clanks a shot in the lane57-62
09:36New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen grabs the board57-62
09:23New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano loses the dribble to Ruben Ferguson57-62
09:16UMassSamuel Halpern misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner57-62
09:14New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano grabs the defensive rebound57-62
09:02New Mexico StateLouis Oliver misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side57-62
09:01UMassBruce Bixby grabs the defensive rebound57-62
08:49UMassBilly Baker hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Samuel Halpern57-65
08:45New Mexico StateLeopoldo Giordano is fouled in the backcourt by Billy Baker - foul #4 on Billy Baker, team foul #557-65
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Brian Tyson (PF), Earl Miller (C)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver, Johnny Christensen, Leopoldo Giordano, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), James Williams (SG), Frank Beall (SF), Leroy Gurney (PF), Charles Strong (C)
John Knarr, Billy Baker, Samuel Halpern, Ruben Ferguson, Bruce Bixby
 
08:31New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Eduardo Moran60-65
08:24UMassJames Williams misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner60-65
08:22UMassLeroy Gurney misses the tip60-65
08:21UMassFrank Beall grabs the offensive board60-65
08:16UMassJames Williams makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing60-67
07:54New Mexico StateEarl Miller hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block but he's hacked by Daniel Mallette - foul #1 on Daniel Mallette, team foul #660-67
SubsNew Mexico State 
SubsUMass
Merrill Christensen (PF)
Leroy Gurney
 
07:54New Mexico StateEarl Miller makes the 1st free throw61-67
07:54New Mexico StateEarl Miller misses the 2nd free throw61-67
07:54UMassMerrill Christensen grabs the defensive rebound61-67
07:46UMassJames Williams misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing61-67
07:45New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen pulls down the rebound61-67
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - Eduardo Moran (fresh) 5 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Franzen (fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - Richard Shaffer (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Brian Tyson (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Earl Miller (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - Daniel Mallette (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - James Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Frank Beall (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Merrill Christensen (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Charles Strong (fresh) 4 reb.
 
07:40New Mexico StateEarl Miller is whistled for traveling61-67
07:25UMassRichard Shaffer steps in front of the Frank Beall pass61-67
07:11New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer misses the 3 from the left wing61-67
07:10New Mexico StateJonathon Franzen pulls down the offensive rebound61-67
06:49New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer is called for traveling61-67
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Matthew Leffel (SF), Philip Mitchell (C)
Eduardo Moran, Jonathon Franzen, Richard Shaffer, Earl Miller
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), Billy Baker (SG), Samuel Halpern (SF), Bruce Bixby (C)
Daniel Mallette, James Williams, Frank Beall, Charles Strong
 
06:29UMassSamuel Halpern loses the dribble to Brian Tyson61-67
06:27New Mexico StateLouis Oliver is fouled in the backcourt by Billy Baker - foul #5 on Billy Baker, team foul #761-67
SubsNew Mexico State
Johnny Christensen (SF)
Matthew Leffel
 
SubsUMass
James Williams (SG), Leroy Gurney (PF)
Billy Baker, Merrill Christensen
 
06:27New Mexico StateLouis Oliver makes the 1st free throw62-67
06:27New Mexico StateLouis Oliver makes the 2nd free throw63-67
06:12UMassJames Williams knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right side63-69
06:10New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt63-69
06:01UMassJohn Knarr hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from James Williams63-72
05:48New Mexico StatePhilip Mitchell misses the 3 pointer from the right wing63-72
05:47New Mexico StateJames Montgomery tips it home65-72
05:31UMassBruce Bixby's pass is off the mark and out of bounds65-72
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (PG), Jonathon Franzen (SG)
James Montgomery, Louis Oliver
 
SubsUMass
Frank Beall (SG), Merrill Christensen (PF)
James Williams, Leroy Gurney
 
05:11New Mexico StateEduardo Moran knocks in the shot from the left side set up by Johnny Christensen67-72
04:51UMassJohn Knarr misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner67-72
04:50UMassMerrill Christensen tips it back up and in67-74
04:31New Mexico StateJohnny Christensen scores on a shot from the free throw line69-74
04:17UMassFrank Beall misses the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Brian Tyson - foul #3 on Brian Tyson, team foul #669-74
SubsNew Mexico State
James Montgomery (PG), Louis Oliver (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Earl Miller (PF), Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Eduardo Moran, Jonathon Franzen, Johnny Christensen, Brian Tyson, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass
Daniel Mallette (PG), Ruben Ferguson (SF), Leroy Gurney (PF), Charles Strong (C)
John Knarr, Samuel Halpern, Merrill Christensen, Bruce Bixby
 
04:17UMassFrank Beall misses the 1st free throw69-74
04:17UMassFrank Beall misses the 2nd free throw69-74
04:17New Mexico StateEarl Miller snags the defensive board69-74
03:55New Mexico StateLouis Oliver misses long on a fadeaway from the baseline69-74
03:53UMassCharles Strong gets the rebound69-74
03:47UMassFrank Beall drills a fadeaway from the right side set up by Daniel Mallette69-76
03:45New Mexico StateDaniel Mallette steals the ball from Louis Oliver in the backcourt69-76
LineupNew Mexico State
 PG - James Montgomery (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Louis Oliver (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Richard Shaffer (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - Earl Miller (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Leopoldo Giordano (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupUMass
 PG - Daniel Mallette (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl.
 SG - Frank Beall (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Ruben Ferguson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Leroy Gurney (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Charles Strong (fresh) 5 reb.
 
03:37UMassFrank Beall buries a 3 pointer from the left corner69-79
Game PlanNew Mexico StateNew Mexico State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUMassUMass is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:17New Mexico StateRichard Shaffer makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Louis Oliver72-79
03:06UMassRuben Ferguson makes the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Daniel Mallette72-82
02:50New Mexico StateLouis Oliver is by himself and knocks in the shot from the left side on a nice dish by Richard Shaffer74-82
02:50UMassUMass calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)74-82
SubsNew Mexico State
Johnny Christensen (SF)
Richard Shaffer
 
SubsUMass
John Knarr (PG), James Williams (SG), Bruce Bixby (C)
Daniel Mallette, Frank Beall, Charles Strong
 
Game PlanNew Mexico StateNew Mexico State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanUMassUMass is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
02:23UMassJames Williams scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Ruben Ferguson74-85
02:23New Mexico StateNew Mexico State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)74-85
SubsNew Mexico State
Brian Tyson (PF)
Leopoldo Giordano
 
SubsUMass 
02:10New Mexico StateLouis Oliver comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on John Knarr - foul #2 on John Knarr, team foul #874-85
02:10New Mexico StateLouis Oliver makes the 1st free throw75-85
02:10New Mexico StateLouis Oliver makes the 2nd free throw76-85
02:08UMassUMass calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)76-85
SubsNew Mexico State
Philip Mitchell (C)
Earl Miller
 
SubsUMass
Samuel Halpern (SF)
Ruben Ferguson
 
01:57UMassSamuel Halpern buries a 3 from the left corner set up by John Knarr76-88
01:38New Mexico StateBrian Tyson misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner76-88
01:36UMassBruce Bixby snags the defensive board76-88
01:07UMassBruce Bixby comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side76-88
01:06UMassLeroy Gurney tips it back up and in76-90
00:44New Mexico StateJames Montgomery hits a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Louis Oliver and the foul's on John Knarr - foul #3 on John Knarr, team foul #978-90
SubsNew Mexico State
Eduardo Moran (SG), Richard Shaffer (SF), Earl Miller (PF), Leopoldo Giordano (C)
Louis Oliver, Johnny Christensen, Brian Tyson, Philip Mitchell
 
SubsUMass 
00:44New Mexico StateJames Montgomery misses the free throw78-90
00:44UMassLeroy Gurney snags the defensive board78-90
Game PlanNew Mexico StateNew Mexico State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanUMassUMass is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:19UMassJames Williams misses the floater from the right block but he's fouled by James Montgomery - foul #3 on James Montgomery, team foul #778-90
SubsNew Mexico State
Jonathon Franzen (SG)
James Montgomery
 
SubsUMass 
00:19UMassJames Williams makes the 1st free throw78-91
00:19UMassJames Williams makes the 2nd free throw78-92
Game PlanNew Mexico StateNew Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanUMassUMass is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:15New Mexico StateEduardo Moran is hacked by John Knarr in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Knarr, team foul #1078-92
00:15New Mexico StateEduardo Moran misses the 1st free throw78-92
00:15New Mexico StateEduardo Moran makes the 2nd free throw79-92
00:00UMassJohn Knarr runs out the clock79-92