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Non-Conference Naismith
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Nicholls State Sim AI
Final -
 4/16/2024
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#5 Michigan State 42 28 70
Nicholls State 20 27 47
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Michigan State (24-8, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJim Ripple 23 4-5 0-0 3-4 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 11
cWilliam Hamblen 20 3-4 0-0 3-3 0 5 0 2 1 1 1 9
sgRobert Bixby 22 4-7 2-4 0-0 1 3 2 1 1 1 3 10
sgRichard Maurin 26 7-11 1-2 3-3 1 3 3 1 1 0 2 18
pgClifford Pierce 26 3-6 1-3 0-0 1 3 5 2 1 0 0 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgRobert Dean 25 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 5 0 1 0 1 0
sfJoshua Tucker 21 1-4 0-1 0-0 3 6 1 0 1 0 0 2
cMichael Shorts 21 4-10 0-0 3-3 4 11 1 2 0 1 0 11
pfJoseph Larose 16 1-2 0-0 0-2 1 2 0 1 0 0 3 2
Totals 200 27-52 4-10 12-15 12 37 18 12 7 4 11 70
Percentages   .519 .400 .800                

Nicholls State (14-14, 9-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cKevin Belz 21 2-7 0-1 4-5 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 8
pfJohn Lewis 18 1-1 1-1 2-4 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 5
sfKristopher Mason 18 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 2 2 0 1 2
sgBryan Coppola 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
pgWalter Espino 24 3-8 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfLamar Carver 23 3-6 1-4 0-0 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 7
pgRobert Gibson 21 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 5
pfLee Franz 20 1-5 0-4 0-0 2 5 0 1 0 1 2 2
sgVictor Carter 15 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 3
sgDavid Scott 9 2-4 1-2 0-0 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 5
sgSamuel Roberts 9 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
pgLamont Halladay 7 1-4 1-2 0-0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 17-48 7-25 6-9 7 22 9 13 6 2 15 47
Percentages   .354 .280 .667                

MSU
42
17-28
1-4
7-8
4
17
10
5
5
3
6
28
12
8
6
7
28
10-24
3-6
5-7
8
20
8
7
2
1
5
10
5
7
0
8
70
27-52
4-10
12-15
12
37
18
12
7
4
11
38
17
15
6
15
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
NSU
20
8-24
2-10
2-4
4
12
4
10
2
1
7
8
7
0
4
6
27
9-24
5-15
4-5
3
10
5
3
4
1
8
6
4
2
0
19
47
17-48
7-25
6-9
7
22
9
13
6
2
15
14
11
2
4
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Richard Maurin Michigan State
18 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (fresh)
 SG - Richard Maurin (fresh)
 SF - Robert Bixby (fresh)
 PF - William Hamblen (fresh)
 C - Jim Ripple (fresh)
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fresh)
 SG - Bryan Coppola (fresh)
 SF - Kristopher Mason (fresh)
 PF - John Lewis (fresh)
 C - Kevin Belz (fresh)
 
20:00Nicholls StateKevin Belz wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:31Nicholls StateKristopher Mason loses the dribble to Robert Bixby0-0
19:20Michigan StateWalter Espino steals it from Clifford Pierce0-0
19:17Nicholls StateWalter Espino hits the finger roll0-2
19:05Michigan StateRichard Maurin hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing0-2
19:03Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Walter Espino0-2
18:55Nicholls StateKevin Belz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-2
18:40Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen hits a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Clifford Pierce and the foul's on Bryan Coppola - foul #1 on Bryan Coppola, team foul #12-2
18:40Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen makes the free throw3-2
18:25Nicholls StateBryan Coppola is hacked by Richard Maurin - foul #1 on Richard Maurin, team foul #13-2
18:08Nicholls StateKevin Belz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds3-2
17:52Michigan StateRichard Maurin makes the jumper from the left wing set up by Jim Ripple5-2
17:41Nicholls StateKristopher Mason is fouled on the floor by William Hamblen - foul #1 on William Hamblen, team foul #25-2
SubsMichigan State 
SubsNicholls State
Lamar Carver (SF), Lee Franz (PF)
Kristopher Mason, John Lewis
 
17:20Nicholls StateLamar Carver can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner5-2
17:18Michigan StateRichard Maurin gets the rebound5-2
16:59Michigan StateJim Ripple makes the jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Robert Bixby7-2
16:46Nicholls StateWalter Espino misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing7-2
16:44Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen grabs the defensive rebound7-2
16:40Michigan StateClifford Pierce connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Richard Maurin9-2
16:31Nicholls StateBryan Coppola is fouled on the floor by Robert Bixby - foul #1 on Robert Bixby, team foul #39-2
SubsMichigan State
Robert Dean (PG), Joshua Tucker (SF), Joseph Larose (PF), Michael Shorts (C)
Clifford Pierce, Robert Bixby, William Hamblen, Jim Ripple
 
SubsNicholls State
Robert Gibson (PG), Victor Carter (SG), Kristopher Mason (SF), John Lewis (PF)
Walter Espino, Bryan Coppola, Lamar Carver, Kevin Belz
 
16:26Nicholls StateVictor Carter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner9-2
16:25Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Michael Shorts9-2
16:10Michigan StateKristopher Mason is called for the reach on Joshua Tucker - foul #1 on Kristopher Mason, team foul #29-2
15:47Michigan StateMichael Shorts knocks in the jumper near the basket set up by Robert Dean and the foul's on Robert Gibson - foul #1 on Robert Gibson, team foul #311-2
SubsMichigan State
Clifford Pierce (PG)
Richard Maurin
 
SubsNicholls State
Lamar Carver (C)
Lee Franz
 
15:47Michigan StateMichael Shorts makes the free throw12-2
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Dean (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fresh)
 PF - Joseph Larose (fresh)
 C - Michael Shorts (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Robert Gibson (fresh)
 SG - Victor Carter (fresh)
 SF - Kristopher Mason (fresh)
 PF - John Lewis (fresh)
 C - Lamar Carver (fresh)
 
15:33Nicholls StateVictor Carter comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing12-2
15:31Nicholls StateThe offensive rebound goes to Lamar Carver12-2
15:13Nicholls StateJoshua Tucker takes the ball from Lamar Carver12-2
14:56Michigan StateJohn Lewis is called for the reach on Clifford Pierce - foul #1 on John Lewis, team foul #412-2
SubsMichigan State
Robert Bixby (SF), William Hamblen (PF), Jim Ripple (C)
Joshua Tucker, Joseph Larose, Michael Shorts
 
SubsNicholls State
Walter Espino (PG), Bryan Coppola (SG)
Kristopher Mason, John Lewis
 
14:40Michigan StateRobert Dean can't connect on a driving attempt in the paint12-2
14:38Nicholls StateLamar Carver gets the rebound12-2
14:14Nicholls StateWalter Espino lays it up and in12-4
13:56Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen connects on the jumper near the basket set up by Clifford Pierce14-4
13:35Nicholls StateLamar Carver's pass is intercepted by William Hamblen14-4
13:20Michigan StateJim Ripple can't connect on a turnaround in the paint but he's fouled by Bryan Coppola - foul #2 on Bryan Coppola, team foul #514-4
SubsMichigan State
Richard Maurin (SG), Joshua Tucker (SF), Michael Shorts (PF)
Robert Dean, Robert Bixby, William Hamblen
 
SubsNicholls State
Kristopher Mason (SF), John Lewis (PF), Kevin Belz (C)
Bryan Coppola, Victor Carter, Robert Gibson
 
13:20Michigan StateJim Ripple makes the 1st free throw15-4
13:20Michigan StateJim Ripple misses the 2nd free throw15-4
13:20Nicholls StateJohn Lewis grabs the board15-4
13:09Nicholls StateThe short jumper by Walter Espino is denied by Michael Shorts15-4
13:08Michigan StateMichael Shorts grabs the board15-4
12:45Michigan StateClifford Pierce misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner15-4
12:43Nicholls StateKevin Belz gets the rebound15-4
12:24Nicholls StateKevin Belz misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing15-4
12:23Michigan StateMichael Shorts snags the defensive board15-4
12:16Michigan StateMichael Shorts can't connect on a driving attempt in the paint15-4
12:14Michigan StateMichael Shorts tips it back up and in17-4
11:54Nicholls StateKevin Belz misses the jumper in the paint17-4
11:52Nicholls StateKristopher Mason pulls down the offensive rebound17-4
11:34Nicholls StateLamar Carver hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner17-4
11:33Nicholls StateKevin Belz grabs the offensive rebound17-4
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Richard Maurin (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fresh)
 PF - Michael Shorts (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Jim Ripple (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Lamar Carver (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - Kristopher Mason (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Lewis (fairly fresh)
 C - Kevin Belz (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:10Nicholls StateWalter Espino misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side17-4
11:09Michigan StateJoshua Tucker grabs the board17-4
10:52Michigan StateClifford Pierce misses long on a jumpshot from the right side17-4
10:51Michigan StateRichard Maurin tips it in19-4
10:31Nicholls StateJohn Lewis scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner19-7
10:26Michigan StateClifford Pierce's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt19-7
SubsMichigan State
Robert Dean (PG), Robert Bixby (SF), William Hamblen (PF)
Clifford Pierce, Joshua Tucker, Michael Shorts
 
SubsNicholls State
Robert Gibson (PG), Victor Carter (SG), David Scott (SF), Lee Franz (PF)
Walter Espino, Lamar Carver, Kristopher Mason, John Lewis
 
10:10Nicholls StateWilliam Hamblen blocks the short jumper by Robert Gibson19-7
10:09Michigan StateThe rebound goes to William Hamblen19-7
09:50Michigan StateJim Ripple can't connect on a runner in the lane19-7
09:49Nicholls StateKevin Belz grabs the board19-7
09:30Nicholls StateDavid Scott loses the ball out of bounds19-7
09:08Michigan StateRobert Bixby misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing19-7
09:06Nicholls StateKevin Belz grabs the board19-7
08:54Nicholls StateDavid Scott scores on a driving attempt in the paint19-9
08:33Michigan StateJim Ripple's pass is off the mark and out of bounds19-9
SubsMichigan State 
SubsNicholls State
Walter Espino (PG), Samuel Roberts (SG)
Victor Carter, Kevin Belz
 
08:04Nicholls StateWalter Espino hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Samuel Roberts19-12
07:38Michigan StateJim Ripple hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Samuel Roberts - foul #1 on Samuel Roberts, team foul #619-12
SubsMichigan State
Clifford Pierce (PG), Joshua Tucker (SF), Joseph Larose (PF)
Richard Maurin, Robert Bixby, William Hamblen
 
SubsNicholls State
Lamar Carver (SG), Kristopher Mason (SF), John Lewis (PF)
Samuel Roberts, David Scott, Lee Franz
 
07:38Michigan StateJim Ripple makes the 1st free throw20-12
07:38Michigan StateJim Ripple makes the 2nd free throw21-12
07:24Nicholls StateJoseph Larose is called for the reach on Lamar Carver - foul #1 on Joseph Larose, team foul #421-12
SubsMichigan State
Michael Shorts (C)
Jim Ripple
 
SubsNicholls State 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Robert Dean (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fresh)
 PF - Joseph Larose (fresh)
 C - Michael Shorts (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Lamar Carver (fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - Kristopher Mason (fresh)
 PF - John Lewis (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Robert Gibson (fresh)
 
07:13Nicholls StateWalter Espino double dribbles21-12
SubsMichigan State
Richard Maurin (SG)
Robert Dean
 
SubsNicholls State
Victor Carter (SG)
Robert Gibson
 
06:49Michigan StateRichard Maurin can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Victor Carter - foul #1 on Victor Carter, team foul #721-12
06:49Michigan StateRichard Maurin makes the 1st free throw22-12
06:49Michigan StateRichard Maurin makes the 2nd free throw23-12
06:26Nicholls StateJohn Lewis misses long on a jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Joseph Larose - foul #2 on Joseph Larose, team foul #523-12
SubsMichigan State
Robert Dean (SG), Robert Bixby (SF), William Hamblen (PF)
Richard Maurin, Joshua Tucker, Joseph Larose
 
SubsNicholls State
Robert Gibson (PG)
Walter Espino
 
06:26Nicholls StateJohn Lewis misses the 1st free throw23-12
06:26Nicholls StateJohn Lewis misses the 2nd free throw23-12
06:26Michigan StateMichael Shorts snags the defensive board23-12
06:05Michigan StateRobert Bixby makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Clifford Pierce26-12
05:37Nicholls StateLamar Carver drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Victor Carter26-14
05:20Michigan StateClifford Pierce hits a jump hook in the paint set up by Michael Shorts28-14
05:01Nicholls StateKristopher Mason misses the dunk28-14
05:00Michigan StateRobert Bixby pulls down the rebound28-14
04:45Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen double dribbles28-14
SubsMichigan State
Richard Maurin (SG), Joshua Tucker (SF), Jim Ripple (C)
Clifford Pierce, Robert Bixby, Michael Shorts
 
SubsNicholls State
Walter Espino (PG), Samuel Roberts (SG), David Scott (SF), Lee Franz (PF), Kevin Belz (C)
Robert Gibson, Victor Carter, Kristopher Mason, John Lewis, Lamar Carver
 
04:32Nicholls StateRichard Maurin takes the ball from Lee Franz28-14
04:29Michigan StateJoshua Tucker lays it up and in on a nice dish by Richard Maurin30-14
04:20Nicholls StateWalter Espino comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away30-14
04:18Nicholls StateKevin Belz can't tip it in30-14
04:16Michigan StateJim Ripple grabs the defensive rebound30-14
03:57Michigan StateRichard Maurin buries a jump hook near the basket32-14
03:42Nicholls StateLee Franz clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing32-14
03:41Michigan StateJoshua Tucker pulls down the rebound32-14
03:27Michigan StateJim Ripple scores on a shot in the lane34-14
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Robert Dean (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Maurin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - William Hamblen (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Jim Ripple (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Samuel Roberts (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - David Scott (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Lee Franz (fresh)
 C - Kevin Belz (fresh) 5 reb.
 
03:05Nicholls StateDavid Scott's fadeaway is rejected by Jim Ripple34-14
03:03Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen gets the rebound34-14
02:35Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen misses long on a fadeaway from the left block34-14
02:34Nicholls StateKevin Belz grabs the defensive rebound34-14
02:23Nicholls StateWalter Espino hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner34-14
02:21Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen pulls down the rebound34-14
02:12Michigan StateRobert Dean misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane34-14
02:11Michigan StateJim Ripple tips it in36-14
01:57Nicholls StateDavid Scott's pass is off the mark and out of bounds36-14
SubsMichigan State
Clifford Pierce (PG), Robert Bixby (SF), Joseph Larose (PF), Michael Shorts (C)
Robert Dean, Joshua Tucker, William Hamblen, Jim Ripple
 
SubsNicholls State
Bryan Coppola (SG), Kristopher Mason (SF), John Lewis (PF), Lamar Carver (C)
Samuel Roberts, David Scott, Lee Franz, Kevin Belz
 
01:44Michigan StateJohn Lewis swats the short shot by Richard Maurin36-14
01:42Nicholls StateKristopher Mason grabs the defensive rebound36-14
01:36Nicholls StateClifford Pierce steals it from Kristopher Mason36-14
01:33Michigan StateRichard Maurin jams it on a great pass from Clifford Pierce38-14
01:23Nicholls StateLamar Carver hits the finger roll on a great pass from John Lewis38-16
01:03Michigan StateKristopher Mason takes the ball from Robert Bixby38-16
00:43Nicholls StateJohn Lewis misses the jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Joseph Larose - foul #3 on Joseph Larose, team foul #638-16
SubsMichigan State
William Hamblen (PF), Jim Ripple (C)
Joseph Larose, Michael Shorts
 
SubsNicholls State
Robert Gibson (PG), Kevin Belz (C)
Walter Espino, Lamar Carver
 
00:43Nicholls StateJohn Lewis makes the 1st free throw38-17
00:43Nicholls StateJohn Lewis makes the 2nd free throw38-18
00:22Michigan StateClifford Pierce comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner38-18
00:21Michigan StateRobert Bixby tips it home40-18
00:15Nicholls StateKevin Belz scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Bryan Coppola40-20
00:00Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen makes the jumper in the paint42-20
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Richard Maurin (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Bixby (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Hamblen (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Jim Ripple (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Bryan Coppola (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Kristopher Mason (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - John Lewis (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Kevin Belz (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
20:00Michigan StateRobert Bixby inbounds the ball42-20
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
19:45Michigan StateKristopher Mason steps in front of the William Hamblen pass42-20
19:29Nicholls StateKevin Belz misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Robert Bixby - foul #2 on Robert Bixby, team foul #142-20
19:29Nicholls StateKevin Belz makes the 1st free throw42-21
19:29Nicholls StateKevin Belz makes the 2nd free throw42-22
19:29Nicholls StateKevin Belz makes the 3rd free throw42-23
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
19:15Michigan StateRichard Maurin banks in the layup on a great pass from Robert Bixby and he's hacked by Bryan Coppola - foul #3 on Bryan Coppola, team foul #144-23
SubsMichigan State 
SubsNicholls State
Victor Carter (SG)
Bryan Coppola
 
19:15Michigan StateRichard Maurin makes the free throw45-23
18:59Nicholls StateJim Ripple takes the ball from Victor Carter45-23
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
18:30Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen clanks a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on John Lewis - foul #2 on John Lewis, team foul #245-23
18:30Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen makes the 1st free throw46-23
18:30Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen makes the 2nd free throw47-23
18:13Nicholls StateKristopher Mason connects on the floater in the paint47-25
17:46Michigan StateRobert Bixby misses badly on a shot from the right side47-25
17:44Nicholls StateKevin Belz gets the rebound47-25
17:29Nicholls StateKristopher Mason can't connect on a fadeaway from the left block47-25
17:27Michigan StateWilliam Hamblen pulls down the rebound47-25
17:00Michigan StateRichard Maurin misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket47-25
16:58Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to John Lewis47-25
16:44Nicholls StateKevin Belz makes the turnaround near the basket47-27
16:16Michigan StateJim Ripple travels with the ball47-27
SubsMichigan State
Robert Dean (PG), Joshua Tucker (SF), Michael Shorts (PF)
Clifford Pierce, Robert Bixby, William Hamblen
 
SubsNicholls State
Robert Gibson (PG), Samuel Roberts (SG), Lamar Carver (SF), Lee Franz (PF)
Walter Espino, Victor Carter, Kristopher Mason, John Lewis
 
16:05Nicholls StateKevin Belz misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line47-27
16:03Nicholls StateLee Franz grabs the offensive rebound47-27
15:55Nicholls StateRobert Gibson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing47-27
15:54Michigan StateMichael Shorts snags the defensive board47-27
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Robert Dean (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Maurin (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Michael Shorts (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Jim Ripple (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Robert Gibson (fresh)
 SG - Samuel Roberts (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Lamar Carver (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Lee Franz (fresh)
 C - Kevin Belz (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb.
 
15:35Michigan StateLee Franz is called for the reach on Jim Ripple - foul #1 on Lee Franz, team foul #347-27
SubsMichigan State
Clifford Pierce (PG), Joseph Larose (PF)
Richard Maurin, Jim Ripple
 
SubsNicholls State
Bryan Coppola (SG)
Samuel Roberts
 
15:08Michigan StateMichael Shorts makes the driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Robert Dean49-27
15:01Nicholls StateLee Franz knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side49-29
14:32Michigan StateLee Franz is called for the reach on Robert Dean - foul #2 on Lee Franz, team foul #449-29
SubsMichigan State 
SubsNicholls State
Walter Espino (PG)
Kevin Belz
 
14:11Michigan StateMichael Shorts hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block49-29
14:09Michigan StateJoseph Larose tips it back up and in51-29
14:02Nicholls StateLamar Carver makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Walter Espino51-32
13:38Michigan StateJoseph Larose hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block51-32
13:36Nicholls StateRobert Gibson gets the rebound51-32
13:20Nicholls StateLamar Carver misses long on a 3 from the left wing51-32
13:18Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Clifford Pierce51-32
12:51Michigan StateWalter Espino steals the ball from Joseph Larose51-32
12:39Nicholls StateRobert Dean takes the ball from Robert Gibson51-32
12:27Michigan StateMichael Shorts misses short on a jumper from the left side51-32
12:25Michigan StateClifford Pierce gets the offensive rebound51-32
12:05Michigan StateJoshua Tucker misses long on a 3 from the right wing51-32
12:04Michigan StateMichael Shorts grabs the offensive rebound51-32
11:43Michigan StateJoshua Tucker misses badly on a floater from the left wing51-32
11:42Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Lee Franz51-32
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Robert Dean (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Joseph Larose (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 C - Michael Shorts (tiring) 7 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Bryan Coppola (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Lamar Carver (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Lee Franz (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Gibson (fairly fresh)
 
11:33Nicholls StateRobert Gibson misses the 3pt shot from straight away51-32
11:31Michigan StateRobert Dean grabs the defensive rebound51-32
11:05Michigan StateJoshua Tucker clanks a fadeaway from the right wing51-32
11:04Michigan StateJoshua Tucker grabs the offensive board51-32
10:44Michigan StateLamar Carver takes the ball from Michael Shorts51-32
10:32Nicholls StateLee Franz hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner51-32
10:30Michigan StateJoshua Tucker grabs the defensive rebound51-32
10:01Michigan StateRobert Dean hits the front of the rim on the floater in the lane51-32
09:59Michigan StateMichael Shorts tips it but misses51-32
09:57Nicholls StateLee Franz pulls down the rebound51-32
09:52Nicholls StateWalter Espino is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Walter Espino, team foul #551-32
SubsMichigan State
Richard Maurin (SG), Robert Bixby (SF), William Hamblen (PF), Jim Ripple (C)
Robert Dean, Joshua Tucker, Joseph Larose, Michael Shorts
 
SubsNicholls State
Lamont Halladay (PG), Victor Carter (SG), Kristopher Mason (SF), John Lewis (PF), Kevin Belz (C)
Walter Espino, Bryan Coppola, Lamar Carver, Lee Franz, Robert Gibson
 
09:33Michigan StateClifford Pierce connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Richard Maurin54-32
09:24Nicholls StateKristopher Mason is fouled on the floor by Robert Bixby - foul #3 on Robert Bixby, team foul #254-32
08:55Nicholls StateRobert Bixby swats the short shot by Lamont Halladay54-32
08:53Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Richard Maurin54-32
08:49Michigan StateRichard Maurin throws a bad pass out of bounds54-32
08:37Nicholls StateKevin Belz blows the layup but he's fouled by Jim Ripple - foul #1 on Jim Ripple, team foul #354-32
SubsMichigan State
Robert Dean (PG)
Clifford Pierce
 
SubsNicholls State 
08:37Nicholls StateKevin Belz misses the 1st free throw54-32
08:37Nicholls StateKevin Belz makes the 2nd free throw54-33
08:08Michigan StateJim Ripple scores on a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Robert Dean56-33
07:51Nicholls StateVictor Carter drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Lamont Halladay56-36
07:22Michigan StateJim Ripple is called for traveling56-36
SubsMichigan State
Clifford Pierce (PG)
Robert Dean
 
SubsNicholls State
Walter Espino (PG), Bryan Coppola (SG), David Scott (SF), Robert Gibson (PF)
Lamont Halladay, Victor Carter, Kristopher Mason, John Lewis
 
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Clifford Pierce (tiring) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Richard Maurin (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Robert Bixby (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - William Hamblen (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Jim Ripple (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Walter Espino (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Bryan Coppola (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - David Scott (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Robert Gibson (fresh)
 C - Kevin Belz (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 
06:58Nicholls StateKevin Belz misses badly on a floater from close range56-36
06:56Michigan StateClifford Pierce snags the defensive board56-36
06:30Michigan StateRichard Maurin buries a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Clifford Pierce59-36
06:13Nicholls StateRichard Maurin is called for the reach on Walter Espino - foul #2 on Richard Maurin, team foul #459-36
SubsMichigan State
Robert Dean (PG), Joshua Tucker (SF), Joseph Larose (PF), Michael Shorts (C)
Clifford Pierce, Robert Bixby, William Hamblen, Jim Ripple
 
SubsNicholls State
Samuel Roberts (SG), Lamar Carver (PF), Lee Franz (C)
Walter Espino, Bryan Coppola, Kevin Belz
 
05:59Nicholls StateLee Franz misses the 3pt shot from straight away59-36
05:58Nicholls StateDavid Scott gets the offensive rebound59-36
05:53Nicholls StateRobert Gibson scores on a shot from the right block on a nice dish by David Scott59-38
05:36Michigan StateRichard Maurin hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Robert Dean61-38
05:22Nicholls StateDavid Scott connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner61-41
05:05Michigan StateDavid Scott is called for the reach on Richard Maurin - foul #1 on David Scott, team foul #661-41
SubsMichigan State 
SubsNicholls State
Lamont Halladay (PG), Victor Carter (SG)
Robert Gibson, Samuel Roberts
 
04:52Michigan StateRichard Maurin comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing61-41
04:51Michigan StateMichael Shorts tips it in63-41
04:43Nicholls StateLamont Halladay misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner63-41
04:42Michigan StateMichael Shorts snags the defensive board63-41
04:21Michigan StateMichael Shorts can't connect on a jumper from the left side63-41
04:19Nicholls StateLee Franz pulls down the rebound63-41
04:05Nicholls StateVictor Carter clanks a 3pt shot from straight away63-41
04:04Michigan StateJoseph Larose snags the defensive board63-41
03:40Michigan StateLamar Carver is called for the reach on Michael Shorts - foul #1 on Lamar Carver, team foul #763-41
SubsMichigan State
Robert Bixby (SG)
Richard Maurin
 
SubsNicholls State
Samuel Roberts (SG), Robert Gibson (PF)
David Scott, Lamar Carver
 
03:40Michigan StateMichael Shorts makes the 1st free throw64-41
03:40Michigan StateMichael Shorts makes the 2nd free throw65-41
03:32Nicholls StateLee Franz misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner65-41
03:30Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Robert Bixby65-41
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:07Michigan StateJoseph Larose misses the turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Victor Carter - foul #2 on Victor Carter, team foul #865-41
SubsMichigan State 
SubsNicholls State
Lamar Carver (SF)
Victor Carter
 
03:07Michigan StateJoseph Larose misses the 1st free throw65-41
03:07Michigan StateJoseph Larose misses the 2nd free throw65-41
03:07Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to Joshua Tucker65-41
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Robert Dean (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Robert Bixby (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Joshua Tucker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Joseph Larose (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Michael Shorts (tiring) 11 pts. 10 reb.
 
LineupNicholls State
 PG - Lamont Halladay (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Samuel Roberts (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Lamar Carver (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Gibson (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Lee Franz (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
02:42Michigan StateRobert Bixby buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Joshua Tucker68-41
02:24Nicholls StateRobert Gibson hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Lamont Halladay68-44
01:59Michigan StateRobert Bixby knocks in the jumper from the right wing set up by Robert Dean70-44
01:42Nicholls StateLamont Halladay hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Gibson70-47
01:17Michigan StateRobert Bixby comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing70-47
01:15Michigan StateJoshua Tucker snags the offensive board70-47
00:58Michigan StateThe short jumper by Michael Shorts is denied by Lee Franz70-47
00:56Nicholls StateThe rebound goes to Lamont Halladay70-47
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:50Nicholls StateLamont Halladay misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line70-47
00:49Nicholls StateLee Franz grabs the offensive rebound70-47
00:45Nicholls StateSamuel Roberts can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away70-47
00:43Michigan StateThe rebound goes to Robert Dean70-47
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanNicholls StateNicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:20Michigan StateRobert Gibson steps in front of the Michael Shorts pass70-47
00:16Nicholls StateRobert Dean is called for the reach on Lee Franz - foul #1 on Robert Dean, team foul #570-47
SubsMichigan State
Richard Maurin (SG)
Robert Bixby
 
SubsNicholls State
Victor Carter (SG), David Scott (SF)
Lamont Halladay, Samuel Roberts
 
00:14Nicholls StateDavid Scott comes up short on the 3 from the left corner70-47
00:12Michigan StateMichael Shorts grabs the defensive rebound70-47
00:00Michigan StateRobert Dean runs out the clock70-47