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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tournament Round 1 Rupp
N. Kentucky Sim AI
Mercyhurst Sim AI
Final -
10/3/2025
78
  1 2 F
N. Kentucky 33 45 78
Mercyhurst 32 39 71
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Brown 19 3-5 0-0 2-2 1 3 1 1 0 0 4 8
pfNick Brown 27 3-5 1-2 2-3 3 7 2 2 1 0 1 9
sfBryan Tusing 26 4-8 2-3 0-0 5 11 1 0 1 0 0 10
sgMicheal Hearn 28 3-7 2-5 6-8 0 1 3 2 1 0 2 14
pgMaurice Hayes 29 5-10 2-6 2-3 1 3 6 5 2 0 3 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEric Tarry 19 2-5 0-1 0-1 0 1 3 0 0 2 4 4
sfJohn Knox 17 3-4 0-0 2-4 1 5 1 1 0 0 1 8
pgMark Auer 12 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 2
pfDerrick Scott 10 3-5 1-2 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 7
sgWilliam Doty 10 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
sgDonald Finnegan 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 28-54 8-21 14-21 11 32 20 14 7 3 17 78
Percentages   .519 .381 .667                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBilly Golebiowski 26 3-9 0-2 2-2 2 9 1 2 1 1 2 8
pfRichard Nix 27 3-7 2-5 0-0 1 3 1 2 0 1 3 8
sfFrank Polk 22 2-3 0-0 1-1 2 7 1 1 0 0 3 5
sgMarvin Backes 29 5-14 1-4 1-1 3 3 2 2 2 0 5 12
pgAaron Whitaker 28 6-11 0-1 10-12 0 1 4 2 0 1 0 22
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMatthew Ewart 17 2-5 0-1 3-3 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 7
pfEdward Higgins 17 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 2
pgRuben Perry 14 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 0 3 2 2 0 2 3
cJoseph Puglisi 10 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 4
sgKyle Rose 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 0
Totals 200 25-56 4-16 17-19 9 29 14 15 7 5 18 71
Percentages   .446 .250 .895                

NKU
33
13-26
5-11
2-7
6
18
9
9
3
2
7
10
0
5
0
6
45
15-28
3-10
12-14
5
14
11
5
4
1
10
22
11
4
2
17
78
28-54
8-21
14-21
11
32
20
14
7
3
17
32
11
9
2
23
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
MC
32
11-29
4-10
6-8
6
17
7
7
6
1
8
12
13
4
7
8
39
14-27
0-6
11-11
3
12
7
8
1
4
10
22
8
4
8
8
71
25-56
4-16
17-19
9
29
14
15
7
5
18
34
21
8
15
16
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Maurice Hayes N. Kentucky
14 Points, 3 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fresh)
 SG - Micheal Hearn (fresh)
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh)
 PF - Nick Brown (fresh)
 C - David Brown (fresh)
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fresh)
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh)
 SF - Frank Polk (fresh)
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh)
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh)
 
20:00N. KentuckyDavid Brown wins the tip0-0
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMercyhurstMercyhurst is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) 
19:42N. KentuckyBryan Tusing hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Micheal Hearn3-0
19:26MercyhurstRichard Nix is hacked by Micheal Hearn - foul #1 on Micheal Hearn, team foul #13-0
19:14MercyhurstMarvin Backes misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing3-0
19:12N. KentuckyNick Brown pulls down the rebound3-0
19:07N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing3-0
19:06N. KentuckyNick Brown gets the offensive rebound3-0
18:38N. KentuckyNick Brown buries a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Maurice Hayes6-0
18:16MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner6-0
18:14MercyhurstRichard Nix tips it but misses6-0
18:13MercyhurstMarvin Backes tips it home6-2
18:00N. KentuckyDavid Brown misses long on a jump hook from the right block but the foul's on Marvin Backes - foul #1 on Marvin Backes, team foul #16-2
18:00N. KentuckyDavid Brown makes the 1st free throw7-2
18:00N. KentuckyDavid Brown makes the 2nd free throw8-2
17:39MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses badly on a jump hook in the lane8-2
17:37MercyhurstMarvin Backes can't tip it in8-2
17:36N. KentuckyDavid Brown snags the defensive board8-2
17:16N. KentuckyBryan Tusing misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing8-2
17:14MercyhurstThe rebound goes to Frank Polk8-2
17:10MercyhurstMarvin Backes misses long on a jump hook in the lane8-2
17:09N. KentuckyBryan Tusing grabs the defensive rebound8-2
16:46N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes is whistled for a carry8-2
SubsN. Kentucky
Eric Tarry (C)
David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst 
16:39MercyhurstRichard Nix scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Frank Polk8-5
16:24N. KentuckyBryan Tusing buries a floater from the left wing10-5
16:07MercyhurstFrank Polk buries a jumper from the right block10-7
15:55N. KentuckyRichard Nix is called for the reach on Maurice Hayes - foul #1 on Richard Nix, team foul #210-7
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (SG), William Doty (SF), John Knox (PF)
Micheal Hearn, Bryan Tusing, Nick Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Edward Higgins (SF)
Frank Polk
 
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mark Auer (fresh)
 SF - William Doty (fresh)
 PF - John Knox (fresh)
 C - Eric Tarry (fresh)
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fresh)
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Edward Higgins (fresh)
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh)
 
15:31N. KentuckyEric Tarry hits a runner from close range on a great pass from Maurice Hayes and he's fouled by Billy Golebiowski - foul #1 on Billy Golebiowski, team foul #312-7
SubsN. Kentucky
David Brown (C)
Maurice Hayes
 
SubsMercyhurst 
15:31N. KentuckyEric Tarry misses the free throw12-7
15:31MercyhurstThe rebound goes to Billy Golebiowski12-7
15:24MercyhurstDavid Brown is called for the reach on Marvin Backes - foul #1 on David Brown, team foul #212-7
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMercyhurst
Matthew Ewart (C)
Billy Golebiowski
 
14:56MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner but he's hacked by John Knox - foul #1 on John Knox, team foul #312-7
SubsN. Kentucky
Micheal Hearn (SG)
William Doty
 
SubsMercyhurst
Joseph Puglisi (C)
Richard Nix
 
14:56MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 1st free throw12-8
14:56MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 2nd free throw12-9
14:56MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 3rd free throw12-10
14:54N. KentuckyMark Auer throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt12-10
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG)
Aaron Whitaker
 
14:35MercyhurstThe jump hook by Matthew Ewart is blocked by Eric Tarry12-10
14:33N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Knox12-10
14:27N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn's pass is intercepted by Marvin Backes12-10
14:22MercyhurstMarvin Backes lays it up and in12-12
13:57N. KentuckyDavid Brown can't finish the layup12-12
13:55MercyhurstJoseph Puglisi gets the rebound12-12
13:50MercyhurstMarvin Backes buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Ruben Perry12-15
13:34N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing15-15
13:11MercyhurstMatthew Ewart's floater is tipped away by Eric Tarry15-15
13:09N. KentuckyEric Tarry snags the defensive board15-15
12:46N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Knox17-15
12:32MercyhurstMatthew Ewart buries a turnaround in the lane and the foul's on Mark Auer - foul #1 on Mark Auer, team foul #417-17
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), Bryan Tusing (SF), Nick Brown (PF), Derrick Scott (C)
Micheal Hearn, John Knox, Eric Tarry, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Frank Polk (SF), Billy Golebiowski (C)
Marvin Backes, Edward Higgins, Joseph Puglisi
 
12:32MercyhurstMatthew Ewart makes the free throw17-18
12:12N. KentuckyDerrick Scott misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing17-18
12:10N. KentuckyNick Brown misses the tip17-18
12:08MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski snags the defensive board17-18
12:03MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski throws a bad pass out of bounds17-18
SubsN. Kentucky
Donald Finnegan (SG)
Mark Auer
 
SubsMercyhurst
Kyle Rose (SG), Richard Nix (PF)
Ruben Perry, Matthew Ewart
 
11:35N. KentuckyBilly Golebiowski takes the ball from Maurice Hayes17-18
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Donald Finnegan (fresh)
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Nick Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derrick Scott (fresh)
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Kyle Rose (fresh)
 SF - Frank Polk (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:20MercyhurstRichard Nix scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Aaron Whitaker17-21
11:02N. KentuckyThe 3pt attempt by Maurice Hayes is denied by Aaron Whitaker17-21
11:01N. KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Bryan Tusing17-21
10:50N. KentuckyDonald Finnegan comes up short on the 3 from the left wing17-21
10:48MercyhurstFrank Polk gets the rebound17-21
10:44MercyhurstAaron Whitaker loses the dribble to Donald Finnegan17-21
10:28N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing17-21
10:27MercyhurstFrank Polk pulls down the rebound17-21
10:05MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing17-21
10:03N. KentuckyNick Brown gets the rebound17-21
09:58N. KentuckyFrank Polk is called for the reach on Derrick Scott - foul #1 on Frank Polk, team foul #417-21
SubsN. Kentucky
Micheal Hearn (SG), John Knox (SF), Eric Tarry (PF), David Brown (C)
Donald Finnegan, Bryan Tusing, Nick Brown, Derrick Scott
 
SubsMercyhurst
Marvin Backes (SG), Edward Higgins (SF), Matthew Ewart (C)
Kyle Rose, Frank Polk, Billy Golebiowski
 
09:43N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Eric Tarry20-21
09:30MercyhurstMarvin Backes clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing20-21
09:29N. KentuckyDavid Brown grabs the board20-21
09:09N. KentuckyEdward Higgins is called for the reach on John Knox - foul #1 on Edward Higgins, team foul #520-21
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (PG)
Maurice Hayes
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG), Joseph Puglisi (C)
Aaron Whitaker, Richard Nix
 
09:03N. KentuckyRuben Perry takes the ball from David Brown20-21
08:44MercyhurstRuben Perry connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Matthew Ewart20-24
08:27N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Marvin Backes - foul #2 on Marvin Backes, team foul #620-24
SubsN. Kentucky
Bryan Tusing (SF), Nick Brown (PF), Derrick Scott (C)
John Knox, Eric Tarry, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Kyle Rose (SG), Billy Golebiowski (C)
Marvin Backes, Joseph Puglisi
 
08:27N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn misses the 1st free throw20-24
08:27N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn misses the 2nd free throw20-24
08:27MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski grabs the defensive rebound20-24
08:06MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski loses the dribble to Bryan Tusing20-24
07:47N. KentuckyKyle Rose picks off the pass by Mark Auer20-24
07:30MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski misses badly on a jumper from close range20-24
07:28MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski tips it but misses20-24
07:26N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Micheal Hearn20-24
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Mark Auer (fresh)
 SG - Micheal Hearn (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Nick Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Derrick Scott (fresh)
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Ruben Perry (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Kyle Rose (fresh)
 SF - Edward Higgins (fresh)
 PF - Matthew Ewart (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 4 reb.
 
07:09N. KentuckyNick Brown lays it in set up by Mark Auer22-24
06:53MercyhurstRuben Perry misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing22-24
06:52N. KentuckyBryan Tusing pulls down the rebound22-24
06:36N. KentuckyDerrick Scott connects on the jumper from the left wing24-24
06:14MercyhurstEdward Higgins loses the ball out of bounds24-24
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), John Knox (SG), William Doty (SF), David Brown (C)
Mark Auer, Micheal Hearn, Bryan Tusing, Derrick Scott
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Frank Polk (SF), Richard Nix (PF), Joseph Puglisi (C)
Ruben Perry, Edward Higgins, Matthew Ewart, Billy Golebiowski
 
06:06N. KentuckyKyle Rose takes the ball from Nick Brown24-24
05:43MercyhurstAaron Whitaker drills a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Richard Nix24-26
05:32N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes buries a runner from the right block on a great pass from David Brown26-26
05:27MercyhurstNick Brown steals the ball from Frank Polk26-26
05:09N. KentuckyDavid Brown misses the lay-in26-26
05:08MercyhurstThe rebound goes to Aaron Whitaker26-26
04:57MercyhurstJoseph Puglisi is hacked by David Brown - foul #2 on David Brown, team foul #526-26
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (SG), Eric Tarry (C)
Nick Brown, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (SG), Billy Golebiowski (C)
Kyle Rose, Joseph Puglisi
 
04:43MercyhurstAaron Whitaker can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Maurice Hayes - foul #1 on Maurice Hayes, team foul #626-26
SubsN. Kentucky
Micheal Hearn (SG), Bryan Tusing (SF)
Mark Auer, William Doty
 
SubsMercyhurst 
04:43MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses the 1st free throw26-26
04:43MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses the 2nd free throw26-26
04:43N. KentuckyJohn Knox pulls down the rebound26-26
04:41N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes is hacked by Ruben Perry in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ruben Perry, team foul #726-26
04:41N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes misses the 1st free throw26-26
04:41MercyhurstThe rebound goes to Billy Golebiowski26-26
04:35MercyhurstAaron Whitaker dunks the ball on a nice dish by Ruben Perry26-28
04:16N. KentuckyBryan Tusing knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Maurice Hayes29-28
03:52MercyhurstRichard Nix throws a bad pass out of bounds29-28
SubsN. Kentucky
David Brown (C)
Eric Tarry
 
SubsMercyhurst
Marvin Backes (SG), Edward Higgins (SF)
Ruben Perry, Frank Polk
 
03:49N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt29-28
03:37MercyhurstMarvin Backes misses short on a fadeaway from the right side29-28
03:36N. KentuckyJohn Knox gets the rebound29-28
03:15N. KentuckyBryan Tusing misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing29-28
03:14N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes tips it home31-28
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Micheal Hearn (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Knox (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - David Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Edward Higgins (fresh)
 PF - Richard Nix (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 5 reb.
 
03:01MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski can't connect on a fadeaway in the lane but the foul's on David Brown - foul #3 on David Brown, team foul #731-28
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (PG), Donald Finnegan (SG), William Doty (SF), Nick Brown (PF), Eric Tarry (C)
Maurice Hayes, Micheal Hearn, Bryan Tusing, John Knox, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG), Matthew Ewart (PF)
Aaron Whitaker, Richard Nix
 
03:01MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski makes the 1st free throw31-29
03:01MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski makes the 2nd free throw31-30
02:41N. KentuckyWilliam Doty scores on a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Donald Finnegan33-30
02:28MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski misses badly on a jumper from the right block33-30
02:27N. KentuckyNick Brown snags the defensive board33-30
02:25N. KentuckyMark Auer's pass is intercepted by Ruben Perry in the backcourt33-30
02:07MercyhurstMatthew Ewart loses the ball out of bounds33-30
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), Micheal Hearn (SG)
Mark Auer, Donald Finnegan
 
SubsMercyhurst
Frank Polk (SF), Joseph Puglisi (C)
Edward Higgins, Billy Golebiowski
 
01:47N. KentuckyNick Brown is hacked by Frank Polk - foul #2 on Frank Polk, team foul #833-30
SubsN. Kentucky
Bryan Tusing (SF)
William Doty
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Richard Nix (PF)
Ruben Perry, Joseph Puglisi
 
01:47N. KentuckyNick Brown misses the 1st free throw33-30
01:47N. KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Bryan Tusing33-30
01:24N. KentuckyEric Tarry comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing33-30
01:23N. KentuckyNick Brown snags the offensive board33-30
01:12N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing33-30
01:10MercyhurstFrank Polk grabs the defensive rebound33-30
01:05MercyhurstAaron Whitaker can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane33-30
01:04MercyhurstFrank Polk snags the offensive board33-30
00:41MercyhurstMarvin Backes misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing33-30
00:39MercyhurstMarvin Backes grabs the offensive rebound33-30
00:27MercyhurstMatthew Ewart lays it in set up by Aaron Whitaker33-32
00:05N. KentuckyBryan Tusing misses short on a floater from the right wing33-32
00:04MercyhurstRichard Nix pulls down the rebound33-32
00:00MercyhurstRichard Nix misses long on a halfcourt shot33-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Micheal Hearn (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Nick Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Eric Tarry (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Frank Polk (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
20:00MercyhurstFrank Polk inbounds the ball33-32
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercyhurstMercyhurst is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:49MercyhurstRichard Nix misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing33-32
19:47MercyhurstFrank Polk grabs the offensive board33-32
19:36MercyhurstRichard Nix hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner33-32
19:35N. KentuckyBryan Tusing grabs the defensive rebound33-32
19:21N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner33-32
19:19MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski snags the defensive board33-32
19:14MercyhurstAaron Whitaker scores on a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Marvin Backes33-34
18:56N. KentuckyEric Tarry hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing33-34
18:54N. KentuckyBryan Tusing grabs the offensive board33-34
18:38N. KentuckyNick Brown is fouled on the floor by Richard Nix - foul #2 on Richard Nix, team foul #133-34
18:28N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing33-34
18:26MercyhurstFrank Polk grabs the board33-34
18:21MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses the fadeaway from the left wing but he's fouled by Eric Tarry - foul #1 on Eric Tarry, team foul #133-34
18:21MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 1st free throw33-35
18:21MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 2nd free throw33-36
17:55N. KentuckyThe short jumper by Eric Tarry is denied by Billy Golebiowski33-36
17:54N. KentuckyBryan Tusing gets the offensive rebound33-36
17:46N. KentuckyEric Tarry hits a runner in the lane35-36
17:34MercyhurstMarvin Backes is whistled for a carry35-36
SubsN. Kentucky
John Knox (SF), Derrick Scott (C)
Bryan Tusing, Eric Tarry
 
SubsMercyhurst
Edward Higgins (SF), Matthew Ewart (C)
Frank Polk, Billy Golebiowski
 
17:23N. KentuckyNick Brown is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Nick Brown, team foul #235-36
SubsN. Kentucky
William Doty (SF)
Nick Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Joseph Puglisi (C)
Richard Nix
 
17:01MercyhurstEdward Higgins buries a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Aaron Whitaker35-38
16:42N. KentuckyJohn Knox misses short on a jumper from the right block35-38
16:40MercyhurstMatthew Ewart gets the rebound35-38
16:36MercyhurstAaron Whitaker's floater is tipped away by Derrick Scott35-38
16:35N. KentuckyJohn Knox gets the rebound35-38
16:22N. KentuckyJohn Knox drills a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Maurice Hayes37-38
16:03MercyhurstDerrick Scott steals it from Aaron Whitaker37-38
16:01N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt37-38
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (PG), Bryan Tusing (SF), Nick Brown (PF), Eric Tarry (C)
Maurice Hayes, Micheal Hearn, William Doty, Derrick Scott
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG), Kyle Rose (SG), Frank Polk (SF), Richard Nix (PF), Billy Golebiowski (C)
Aaron Whitaker, Marvin Backes, Edward Higgins, Matthew Ewart, Joseph Puglisi
 
15:42MercyhurstEric Tarry is called for the reach on Billy Golebiowski - foul #2 on Eric Tarry, team foul #337-38
SubsN. Kentucky
David Brown (C)
Eric Tarry
 
SubsMercyhurst 
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Mark Auer (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - John Knox (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Nick Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - David Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Ruben Perry (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Kyle Rose (fresh) 2 stl.
 SF - Frank Polk (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
15:27MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski scores on a runner from the left block37-40
15:14N. KentuckyJohn Knox hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint but he's hacked by Kyle Rose - foul #1 on Kyle Rose, team foul #237-40
15:14N. KentuckyJohn Knox makes the 1st free throw38-40
15:14N. KentuckyJohn Knox misses the 2nd free throw38-40
15:14MercyhurstKyle Rose snags the defensive board38-40
15:01MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski makes the turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Kyle Rose38-42
14:54N. KentuckyMark Auer misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing38-42
14:53MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski grabs the board38-42
14:48MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski misses long on a 3 from the right corner38-42
14:46N. KentuckyNick Brown pulls down the rebound38-42
14:38N. KentuckyDavid Brown makes the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Mark Auer40-42
14:32MercyhurstRuben Perry travels with the ball40-42
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), Micheal Hearn (SG)
Mark Auer, John Knox
 
SubsMercyhurst
Marvin Backes (SG), Edward Higgins (SF)
Kyle Rose, Frank Polk
 
14:07N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Nick Brown43-42
14:02MercyhurstEdward Higgins hits the front of the rim on the floater in the lane43-42
14:00N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Bryan Tusing43-42
13:32N. KentuckyNick Brown can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Billy Golebiowski - foul #2 on Billy Golebiowski, team foul #343-42
SubsN. Kentucky
William Doty (SF), Eric Tarry (C)
Bryan Tusing, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Matthew Ewart (PF), Joseph Puglisi (C)
Ruben Perry, Richard Nix, Billy Golebiowski
 
13:32N. KentuckyNick Brown makes the 1st free throw44-42
13:32N. KentuckyNick Brown makes the 2nd free throw45-42
13:09MercyhurstMatthew Ewart misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing45-42
13:07MercyhurstJoseph Puglisi tips it home45-44
12:47N. KentuckyNick Brown scores on a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Micheal Hearn47-44
12:25MercyhurstMicheal Hearn is called for the reach on Matthew Ewart - foul #2 on Micheal Hearn, team foul #447-44
SubsN. Kentucky
John Knox (SG), David Brown (C)
Micheal Hearn, Nick Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Frank Polk (SF), Richard Nix (PF), Billy Golebiowski (C)
Edward Higgins, Matthew Ewart, Joseph Puglisi
 
12:12MercyhurstAaron Whitaker connects on the jumper near the basket and the foul's on Eric Tarry - foul #3 on Eric Tarry, team foul #547-46
SubsN. Kentucky
Bryan Tusing (SF)
William Doty
 
SubsMercyhurst 
12:12MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the free throw47-47
11:52N. KentuckyJohn Knox knocks in the floater from the baseline on a great pass from Eric Tarry49-47
11:34MercyhurstMaurice Hayes steps in front of the Marvin Backes pass49-47
11:30N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes banks in the layup51-47
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - John Knox (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 PF - Eric Tarry (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - David Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frank Polk (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
11:16MercyhurstFrank Polk comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side51-47
11:14MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski tips it back up and in51-49
10:54N. KentuckyBryan Tusing buries a jump hook in the lane set up by Eric Tarry53-49
10:35MercyhurstFrank Polk banks in the layup and he's fouled by David Brown - foul #4 on David Brown, team foul #653-51
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (PG), Micheal Hearn (SG), William Doty (SF), Derrick Scott (C)
Maurice Hayes, Bryan Tusing, Eric Tarry, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG), Kyle Rose (SG), Matthew Ewart (PF), Joseph Puglisi (C)
Aaron Whitaker, Marvin Backes, Richard Nix, Billy Golebiowski
 
10:35MercyhurstFrank Polk makes the free throw53-52
10:13N. KentuckyDerrick Scott's floater is tipped away by Joseph Puglisi53-52
10:12N. KentuckyJohn Knox hits the follow up shot55-52
09:56MercyhurstRuben Perry's pass is intercepted by Micheal Hearn55-52
09:32N. KentuckyMark Auer knocks in the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Micheal Hearn57-52
09:06MercyhurstKyle Rose's pass is off the mark and out of bounds57-52
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), Bryan Tusing (SF), Nick Brown (PF)
Mark Auer, William Doty, John Knox
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Marvin Backes (SG), Edward Higgins (SF), Richard Nix (PF), Billy Golebiowski (C)
Ruben Perry, Kyle Rose, Frank Polk, Matthew Ewart, Joseph Puglisi
 
08:42N. KentuckyEdward Higgins swats the short shot by Micheal Hearn57-52
08:40MercyhurstEdward Higgins grabs the defensive rebound57-52
08:35MercyhurstAaron Whitaker lays it up and in57-54
08:19N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Nick Brown60-54
07:59MercyhurstMarvin Backes comes up short on the floater in the lane60-54
07:57N. KentuckyDerrick Scott snags the defensive board60-54
07:38N. KentuckyDerrick Scott connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Maurice Hayes63-54
07:09MercyhurstAaron Whitaker misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing63-54
07:08N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes grabs the board63-54
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Maurice Hayes (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Micheal Hearn (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb.
 PF - Nick Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Derrick Scott (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Aaron Whitaker (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edward Higgins (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Richard Nix (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 
06:47N. KentuckyDerrick Scott drills a runner from the baseline65-54
06:32MercyhurstMarvin Backes knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Aaron Whitaker and the foul's on Derrick Scott - foul #1 on Derrick Scott, team foul #765-56
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (PG), John Knox (SG), William Doty (SF), Eric Tarry (PF), David Brown (C)
Maurice Hayes, Micheal Hearn, Bryan Tusing, Nick Brown, Derrick Scott
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG), Kyle Rose (SF), Matthew Ewart (PF), Joseph Puglisi (C)
Aaron Whitaker, Edward Higgins, Richard Nix, Billy Golebiowski
 
06:32MercyhurstMarvin Backes makes the free throw65-57
06:10N. KentuckyJohn Knox misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's fouled by Matthew Ewart - foul #1 on Matthew Ewart, team foul #465-57
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMercyhurst
Frank Polk (SF)
Marvin Backes
 
06:10N. KentuckyJohn Knox misses the 1st free throw65-57
06:10N. KentuckyJohn Knox makes the 2nd free throw66-57
05:45MercyhurstEric Tarry is called for the reach on Matthew Ewart - foul #4 on Eric Tarry, team foul #866-57
05:45MercyhurstMatthew Ewart makes the 1st free throw66-58
05:45MercyhurstMatthew Ewart makes the 2nd free throw66-59
05:32N. KentuckyWilliam Doty hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side66-59
05:31MercyhurstJoseph Puglisi grabs the board66-59
05:26MercyhurstJoseph Puglisi makes the jumper in the lane set up by Ruben Perry66-61
05:05N. KentuckyJohn Knox travels with the ball66-61
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), Nick Brown (PF)
Mark Auer, Eric Tarry
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Marvin Backes (SG), Edward Higgins (SF), Richard Nix (PF)
Ruben Perry, Kyle Rose, Frank Polk, Joseph Puglisi
 
04:51MercyhurstRichard Nix makes the jump hook in the lane set up by Marvin Backes66-63
04:29N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing66-63
04:28N. KentuckyDavid Brown grabs the offensive rebound66-63
04:19N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes's pass is off the mark and out of bounds66-63
SubsN. Kentucky
Micheal Hearn (SG), Bryan Tusing (SF), Eric Tarry (C)
John Knox, William Doty, David Brown
 
SubsMercyhurst
Billy Golebiowski (C)
Matthew Ewart
 
03:50MercyhurstMarvin Backes connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane66-65
03:26N. KentuckyNick Brown comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner66-65
03:24N. KentuckyBryan Tusing pulls down the offensive rebound66-65
03:12N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn's pass is intercepted by Marvin Backes66-65
02:43MercyhurstEdward Higgins throws a bad pass out of bounds66-65
SubsN. Kentucky
Mark Auer (PG), John Knox (PF), David Brown (C)
Maurice Hayes, Nick Brown, Eric Tarry
 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (PG), Frank Polk (SF), Matthew Ewart (PF)
Aaron Whitaker, Edward Higgins, Richard Nix
 
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Mark Auer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Micheal Hearn (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Bryan Tusing (fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb.
 PF - John Knox (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - David Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf.
 
LineupMercyhurst
 PG - Ruben Perry (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Marvin Backes (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Frank Polk (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - Matthew Ewart (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Billy Golebiowski (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 
02:40N. KentuckyN. Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)66-65
SubsN. Kentucky
Maurice Hayes (PG), Nick Brown (PF)
Mark Auer, John Knox
 
SubsMercyhurst
Aaron Whitaker (PG), Richard Nix (PF)
Ruben Perry, Matthew Ewart
 
02:22N. KentuckyDavid Brown banks in the layup set up by Bryan Tusing68-65
02:06MercyhurstMarvin Backes misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner68-65
02:05N. KentuckyBryan Tusing grabs the defensive rebound68-65
01:46N. KentuckyDavid Brown buries a jump hook from close range on a great pass from Maurice Hayes70-65
01:26MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski misses short on a jumper from the right side70-65
01:24N. KentuckyBryan Tusing snags the defensive board70-65
01:09N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes misses long on a 3 from straight away70-65
01:07MercyhurstBilly Golebiowski gets the rebound70-65
01:03MercyhurstMaurice Hayes is called for the reach on Aaron Whitaker - foul #2 on Maurice Hayes, team foul #970-65
01:03MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 1st free throw70-66
01:03MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 2nd free throw70-67
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercyhurstMercyhurst is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) 
00:43N. KentuckyRichard Nix blocks the short jumper by Bryan Tusing70-67
00:41MercyhurstRichard Nix pulls down the rebound70-67
00:36MercyhurstAaron Whitaker scores on a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Billy Golebiowski70-69
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercyhurstMercyhurst is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:35N. KentuckyMarvin Backes is called for the reach on Bryan Tusing in the backcourt - foul #3 on Marvin Backes, team foul #570-69
00:32N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn is fouled on the floor by Frank Polk - foul #3 on Frank Polk, team foul #670-69
00:29N. KentuckyRichard Nix is called for the reach on Micheal Hearn - foul #3 on Richard Nix, team foul #770-69
00:29N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn makes the 1st free throw71-69
00:29N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn makes the 2nd free throw72-69
00:20MercyhurstMarvin Backes misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line72-69
00:18N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes grabs the defensive rebound72-69
00:17N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes is hacked by Marvin Backes in the backcourt - foul #4 on Marvin Backes, team foul #872-69
00:17N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes makes the 1st free throw73-69
00:17N. KentuckyMaurice Hayes makes the 2nd free throw74-69
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercyhurstMercyhurst is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:11MercyhurstAaron Whitaker is hacked by Maurice Hayes - foul #3 on Maurice Hayes, team foul #1074-69
00:11MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 1st free throw74-70
00:11MercyhurstAaron Whitaker makes the 2nd free throw74-71
00:09N. KentuckyMarvin Backes is called for the reach on Micheal Hearn in the backcourt - foul #5 on Marvin Backes, team foul #974-71
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsMercyhurst
Ruben Perry (SG)
Marvin Backes
 
00:09N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn makes the 1st free throw75-71
00:09N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn makes the 2nd free throw76-71
00:04MercyhurstRichard Nix's pass is intercepted by Maurice Hayes76-71
00:03N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn is fouled in the backcourt by Ruben Perry - foul #2 on Ruben Perry, team foul #1076-71
SubsN. Kentucky
William Doty (PG)
Maurice Hayes
 
SubsMercyhurst 
00:03N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn makes the 1st free throw77-71
00:03N. KentuckyMicheal Hearn makes the 2nd free throw78-71
00:00MercyhurstRuben Perry hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot78-71