Game Date: Oct 7th, 2049
Michigan State 90 - Minnesota State 81
Date: March 18th, 2049
Game: College [Invitational] [#1171802] 
Arena: Invitational Game Arena
Attendance: 7,833
Player Of The Game: Marc Drury (1)
| Team / Score | 1 | 2 | F | |
| Michigan State Spartans | 36 | 54 | 90 | |
| Minnesota State Mavericks | 37 | 44 | 81 | |
| Michigan State Spartans | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| # | Player | Min | FG | 3PT | FT | PTS | Off | Reb | AST | STL | BLK | OFG | TO | PF | +/- | DIST | PITP | FBP | FD | Fat | SC | ||
| 13 | M. Paris sf | 35 | 2-11 | 0-3 | 6-8 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-8 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 22 | Q. Freedman pf | 30 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 0 | 0 | +18 | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 10 | T. Bakke c | 29 | 1-6 | 1-1 | 3-5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-11 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 22.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 41 | E. Bell sg | 26 | 8-12 | 5-7 | 4-4 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-8 | 1 | 1 | +12 | 16.8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 21 | M. Drury pg | 29 | 13-18 | 5-5 | 4-4 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4-11 | 2 | 5 | +7 | 14.8 | 8 | 11 | 3 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 16 | M. Shaw sg | 15 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 29 | M. Elias c | 20 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0 | 3 | +7 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 25 | D. Parrott pg | 16 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| Total | 200 | 28-70 | 11-21 | 23-27 | 90 | 14 | 36 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 31-60 | 7 | 14 | +45 | 13.0 | 24 | 19 | 18 | - | 🏀 | |||
| Percentages | 40.0% | 52.4% | 85.2% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota State Mavericks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| # | Player | Min | FG | 3PT | FT | PTS | Off | Reb | AST | STL | BLK | OFG | TO | PF | +/- | DIST | PITP | FBP | FD | Fat | SC | ||
| 13 | W. Mabry sf | 25 | 3-4 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 2 | 2 | -14 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 23 | W. Cain pf | 31 | 8-21 | 2-8 | 1-2 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-11 | 1 | 4 | -17 | 8.1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 34 | S. Ness c | 30 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2-11 | 2 | 3 | +5 | 4.6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 54 | S. Taylor sg | 32 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8-15 | 2 | 1 | -18 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 11 | R. Benoit pg | 35 | 11-17 | 3-5 | 5-9 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 12.4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 21 | L. James sf | 15 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 25 | W. Brinkley sg | 8 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | +9 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 52 | A. Hickman pf | 20 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 32 | M. Mauri c | 3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | -8 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| Total | 200 | 32-61 | 6-17 | 11-17 | 81 | 9 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 27-69 | 16 | 18 | -45 | 9.2 | 38 | 0 | 14 | - | 🏀 | |||
| Percentages | 52.5% | 35.3% | 64.7% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Player of the Game
Michigan State: Marc Drury
Head Coaches
Michigan State: Toby Schaffer
Minnesota State: Barry Peck
Offensive Efficiencies
Michigan State: At the rim (6/7 85.7%) Inside (6/26 23.1%) Mid-range (5/16 31.3%) Beyond the Arc (11/21 52.4%)
Minnesota State: At the rim (8/10 80.0%) Inside (11/20 55.0%) Mid-range (7/14 50.0%) Beyond the Arc (6/17 35.3%)
Defensive Tactics
Michigan State: Man-To-Man (0.0%) Zone (59.8%) Pressure (31.0%) 2nd Chance (4.6%) Transition (4.6%) Int. Foul (0.0%)
Minnesota State: Man-To-Man (41.3%) Zone (39.1%) Pressure (3.3%) 2nd Chance (10.9%) Transition (5.4%) Int. Foul (0.0%)
Weighted Skill Index (SI) & Team Power Index (TPI)
Michigan State: 129.0 / 127.2
Minnesota State: 110.1 / 105.5
Injuries
Michigan State: none
Minnesota State: none
Overworked
Michigan State: none
Minnesota State: none
Game Information
Date: Thursday, March 18th, 2049
Game Type: College [Invitational]
Arena: Hardwood Invitational Game Arena
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Attendance: 7,833
Version: 1.035
Simulated: Sat Jan 3 2026 @ 9:55:44 am PST
Standard Dialog
Starting Line-Ups
Michigan State: PG-Drury (5' 11½"), SG-Bell (6' ½"), SF-Paris (6' 1"), PF-Freedman (6' 4½"), C-Bakke (6' 6")
Minnesota State: PG-Benoit (6' ½"), SG-Taylor (5' 10½"), SF-Mabry (6' 8"), PF-Cain (6' 5"), C-Ness (6' 7½")
1st Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Tip-off! Minnesota State gains possession on the jump ball...
19:55 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Taylor grabs the offensive rebound.
19:43 - Minnesota State: Taylor has the rebound and restarts the offense. Taylor passes the ball to Mabry in the paint. Mabry passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot misses. Paris grabs the rebound.
19:26 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury drives by Taylor. Drury passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Drury tips it in. Michigan State 2 - 0.
19:17 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Bell steals the pass from Taylor.
19:12 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 4 - 0.
18:56 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Elias to Center. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward and Cain to Center.
18:56 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry in the paint. Freedman steals the pass from Mabry.
18:47 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Bell passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
18:23 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury steals the pass from Benoit.
18:16 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Bell passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Drury. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. Cain rotates over and blocks the shot! Paris grabs the offensive rebound.
17:45 - Michigan State: Paris has the rebound. Paris shoots from the low post. Foul! Mabry fouls Paris on the shot. Paris makes the first free throw. Paris makes the second free throw. Michigan State 6 - 0.
17:43 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Hickman grabs the offensive rebound.
17:33 - Minnesota State: Hickman has the rebound and restarts the offense. Hickman shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Drury grabs the rebound.
17:26 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury drives down the lane. Drury lays it up. Foul! Cain fouls Drury on the shot. Drury makes the first free throw. Drury makes the second free throw. Michigan State 8 - 0.
17:15 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain drives by Elias. Cain passes the ball to Taylor at the basket. Taylor lays it up. Foul! Elias fouls Taylor on the shot. Taylor missed the first free throw. Taylor makes the second free throw. Michigan State 8 - 1.
16:45 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
16:35 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Taylor passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Benoit in the paint. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry outside. Mabry passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Michigan State 8 - 3.
16:01 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Bell tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Bell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
15:50 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Taylor passes the ball to Mabry outside. Mabry passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. Foul! Elias fouls Cain on the shot. Cain makes the first free throw. Cain missed the second free throw. Elias grabs the rebound. Michigan State 8 - 4.
15:33 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. Foul! Mabry fouls Freedman on the shot. Freedman makes the first free throw. Freedman makes the second free throw. Michigan State 10 - 4.
15:05 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard, Shaw to Shooting Guard and Bell to Small Forward. Mabry must sit with 2 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Point Guard, James to Small Forward and Mauri to Center.
15:05 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Cain grabs the long offensive rebound.
14:59 - Minnesota State: Cain has the rebound and restarts the offense. Cain shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
14:54 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw hands off the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Parrott. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Assisted by Parrott. Michigan State 12 - 4.
14:32 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Ness to Center.
14:32 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to Cain outside. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain passes the ball to James in the paint. James shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
14:08 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break with Bell to the right. Shaw passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Michigan State 15 - 4.
14:04 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Cain drives by Parrott. Cain lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 15 - 6.
13:54 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bakke to Center.
13:54 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell drives to the basket. Offensive foul! Bell commits the foul on the drive.
13:38 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
13:24 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Parrott leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Parrott drives down the lane. Parrott lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 17 - 6.
13:07 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to James in the paint. Offensive foul! James commits the foul.
12:48 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Paris to Small Forward and Elias to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Benoit to Point Guard and Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
12:48 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. Ness rotates over and blocks the shot! Hickman grabs the rebound.
12:38 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Brinkley outside. Brinkley passes the ball to James. James passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the long rebound.
12:04 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw drives to the basket. Offensive foul! Shaw commits the foul on the drive.
11:47 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to James. James turns the ball over to the other team.
11:41 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Parrott grabs the long offensive rebound.
11:33 - Michigan State: Parrott has the rebound and restarts the offense. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots in the paint. It's blocked by Ness! Ness grabs the rebound.
11:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness turns the ball over out of bounds.
11:08 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Ness to Point Guard and Mauri to Center.
11:08 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris drives by James. Paris lays it up. Foul! James fouls Paris on the shot. Paris makes the first free throw. Paris makes the second free throw. Michigan State 19 - 6.
10:46 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Benoit to Point Guard, Cain to Power Forward and Ness to Center.
10:46 - Minnesota State: Brinkley brings up the ball against pressure defense. Brinkley passes the ball to Cain. Drury steals the pass from Cain.
10:36 - Michigan State: Breakaway! Drury takes the ball the length of the court. Drury lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 21 - 6.
10:36 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Michigan State!
10:32 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard.
10:32 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Michigan State 21 - 9.
10:18 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
10:18 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
10:01 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Brinkley attacks with the ball on the fast break. Brinkley turns the ball over out of bounds.
9:55 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Power Forward.
9:55 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke passes the ball to Paris. Foul! Ness commits a foul away from the ball.
9:45 - Michigan State: The ball is inbounded to Elias. Elias passes the ball to Shaw. Shaw shoots a jumper. The shot misses. James grabs the rebound.
9:33 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break with Brinkley to the right. Benoit passes the ball to Brinkley on the perimeter. Brinkley shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Ness grabs the long offensive rebound.
9:29 - Minnesota State: Ness has the rebound and restarts the offense. Ness passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain drives by Elias. Cain attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Michigan State 21 - 11.
9:04 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Small Forward.
9:04 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against pressure defense. James steals the pass from Drury.
8:58 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 21 - 13.
8:42 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Paris to Small Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
8:42 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Shaw hands off the ball to Drury. Drury passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke passes the ball to Drury outside. Drury passes the ball to Paris. Paris tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Paris passes the ball to Drury. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Paris. Michigan State 23 - 13.
8:11 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Taylor. Michigan State 23 - 15.
7:56 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Freedman to Power Forward.
7:56 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots from the low post. Foul! Cain fouls Bakke on the shot. Bakke makes the first free throw. Bakke missed the second free throw. Ness grabs the rebound. Michigan State 24 - 15.
7:45 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. Bakke rotates over and blocks the shot! Drury grabs the rebound.
7:26 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against a zone defense. Shaw tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Shaw turns the ball over to the other team.
7:14 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Taylor leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury steals the pass from Taylor.
7:05 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 26 - 15.
6:52 - Game Event: Time out. Cain must sit with 2 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
6:52 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. Foul! Drury fouls Benoit on the shot. Benoit makes the first free throw. Benoit missed the second free throw. Bakke grabs the rebound. Michigan State 26 - 16.
6:22 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against a zone defense. Shaw passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. The shot misses. James grabs the rebound.
6:10 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives by Shaw. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor on the perimeter. Taylor shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 26 - 19.
5:56 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bell to Shooting Guard.
5:56 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Bell in the paint. Bell passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Drury in the paint. Drury shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Taylor grabs the rebound.
5:33 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Taylor. Michigan State 26 - 21.
5:22 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Shaw to Shooting Guard.
5:22 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris shoots from the low post. It's blocked by James! James grabs the rebound.
5:12 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Benoit drives to the basket. Foul! Drury commits the foul on Benoit.
5:04 - Game Event: Time out. Drury must sit with 2 fouls. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard and Elias to Power Forward.
5:04 - Minnesota State: The ball is inbounded to Benoit. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to James in the paint. James shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 26 - 23.
4:50 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard, Bell to Shooting Guard and Freedman to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Power Forward.
4:50 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell passes the ball to Drury. Drury drives down the lane. Drury lays it up. It's blocked by Cain! Bakke grabs the offensive rebound.
4:22 - Michigan State: Bakke has the rebound. Bakke shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
4:20 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Taylor leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Taylor passes the ball to Ness. Ness passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 26 - 25.
4:20 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Minnesota State!
3:55 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Michigan State 29 - 25.
3:51 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness. Ness shoots a jumper from the elbow. Foul! Bakke fouls Ness on the shot. Ness makes the first free throw. Ness makes the second free throw. Michigan State 29 - 27.
3:40 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
3:30 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to James on the perimeter. James passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the long offensive rebound.
3:06 - Minnesota State: Benoit has the rebound and restarts the offense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor in the paint. Taylor shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Ness grabs the offensive rebound.
2:54 - Minnesota State: Ness has the rebound and restarts the offense. Ness passes the ball to James outside. James passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the corner. Foul! Drury fouls Benoit on the shot. Benoit makes the first free throw. Benoit makes the second free throw. Benoit makes the third free throw. Minnesota State 30 - 29.
2:34 - Game Event: Time out. Drury must sit with 3 fouls. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard.
2:34 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against pressure defense. Parrott passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Bell passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the rebound.
2:20 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Bell steals the pass from Benoit.
2:14 - Michigan State: Breakaway! Bell takes the ball the length of the court. Bell lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 31 - 30.
2:09 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to James on the perimeter. James passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to James. James with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
1:50 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris shoots from the block. The shot goes in! Assisted by Parrott. Michigan State 33 - 30.
1:38 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Tied 33 - 33.
1:32 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris. Paris shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the rebound.
1:21 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. The shot goes in! Minnesota State 35 - 33.
1:06 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Bell drives to the basket. Foul! Taylor commits the foul on Bell. In the bonus, Bell is shooting one-and-one. Bell makes the first free throw. Bell makes the second free throw. Tied 35 - 35.
0:53 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. The shot goes in! Minnesota State 37 - 35.
0:44 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Foul! Benoit commits the foul on Paris. In the bonus, Paris is shooting one-and-one. Paris makes the first free throw. Paris missed the second free throw. Ness grabs the rebound. Minnesota State 37 - 36.
0:28 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives by Parrott. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor on the perimeter. Taylor shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the rebound.
0:17 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Paris outside. Paris shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Michigan State 36, Minnesota State 37
Half-Time
2nd Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Cain must sit with 2 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
20:00 - Game Event: Possession arrow favors Michigan State. They receive the ball...
19:55 - Michigan State: The ball is inbounded to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Paris. Paris tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Paris shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Paris grabs the offensive rebound.
19:41 - Michigan State: Paris has the rebound. Paris goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Michigan State 38 - 37.
19:39 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Mabry to Small Forward and Cain to Power Forward.
19:39 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. The shot goes in! Minnesota State 39 - 38.
19:26 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Bell shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Paris grabs the offensive rebound.
19:22 - Michigan State: Paris has the rebound and restarts the offense. Paris shoots from the low post. Ness rotates over and blocks the shot! Ness grabs the rebound.
19:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Minnesota State 41 - 38.
19:06 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against a zone defense. Bell passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris drives by Taylor. Paris passes the ball to Bell at the basket. Bell lays it up. Foul! Cain fouls Bell on the shot. Bell makes the first free throw. Bell makes the second free throw. Minnesota State 41 - 40.
18:52 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Elias to Center. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward and Cain to Center.
18:52 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Hickman outside. Hickman passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor at the basket. Taylor lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Minnesota State 43 - 40.
18:23 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Drury. Drury drives down the lane. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Tied 43 - 43.
18:01 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Elias grabs the long rebound.
17:48 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break with Bell to the right. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Drury. Michigan State 46 - 43.
17:44 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense. Taylor passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
17:31 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break with Drury to the right. Bell passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Bell. Michigan State 49 - 43.
17:24 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 49 - 45.
17:13 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Hickman grabs the rebound.
17:03 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor in the paint. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Offensive foul! Benoit commits the foul.
16:52 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Elias grabs the long offensive rebound.
16:42 - Michigan State: Elias has the rebound and restarts the offense. Elias passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Elias. Michigan State 52 - 45.
16:34 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain drives by Freedman. Cain passes the ball to Mabry at the basket. Mabry lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Cain. Michigan State 52 - 47.
16:17 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury drives by Taylor. Drury lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 54 - 47.
16:06 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Mabry tips it in. Michigan State 54 - 49.
15:54 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard, Shaw to Shooting Guard and Bell to Small Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Point Guard and Mauri to Center.
15:54 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Parrott grabs the offensive rebound.
15:41 - Michigan State: Parrott has the rebound. Parrott shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Cain! Freedman grabs the offensive rebound.
15:39 - Michigan State: Freedman has the rebound. Freedman goes for the dunk. Foul! Hickman fouls Freedman on the shot. Freedman makes the first free throw. Freedman makes the second free throw. Michigan State 56 - 49.
15:37 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 56 - 51.
15:23 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Mabry grabs the long rebound.
15:17 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Bell grabs the long rebound.
15:11 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw drives down the lane. Shaw lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 58 - 51.
14:53 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard, Bell to Shooting Guard and Parrott to Small Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Ness to Center.
14:53 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Bell grabs the rebound.
14:42 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break with Drury and Parrott. Bell passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by Bell. Michigan State 61 - 51.
14:37 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard, Shaw to Shooting Guard and Bell to Small Forward.
14:37 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 61 - 53.
14:27 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Mauri to Center.
14:27 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw outside. Shaw hands off the ball to Parrott. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw passes the ball to Parrott. Hickman steals the pass from Parrott.
14:04 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain passes the ball to Mauri in the paint. Mauri passes the ball to Mabry outside. Mabry passes the ball to Taylor in the paint. Taylor passes the ball to Hickman outside. Hickman passes the ball to Mauri in the paint. Mauri shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Bell grabs the rebound.
13:30 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Elias passes the ball to Bell in the paint. Bell shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 63 - 53.
13:18 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard, Bell to Shooting Guard, Paris to Small Forward and Bakke to Center. Minnesota State substitutes Benoit to Point Guard, Cain to Power Forward and Ness to Center.
13:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mabry. Michigan State 63 - 56.
12:57 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Shaw to Shooting Guard and Elias to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
12:57 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. It's blocked by Ness! Elias grabs the offensive rebound.
12:48 - Michigan State: Elias has the rebound and restarts the offense. Elias shoots from the low post. Foul! Cain fouls Elias on the shot. Elias makes the first free throw. Elias makes the second free throw. Michigan State 65 - 56.
12:43 - Game Event: Time out. Cain must sit with 4 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
12:43 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots from the block. The shot goes in! Michigan State 65 - 58.
12:35 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Ness! Hickman grabs the rebound.
12:21 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry at the basket. Mabry lays it up. Foul! Elias fouls Mabry on the shot. Mabry makes the first free throw. Mabry makes the second free throw. Michigan State 65 - 60.
12:12 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 67 - 60.
12:04 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman. Hickman passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Mabry in the paint. Mabry passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness turns the ball over out of bounds.
11:36 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Drury. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
11:20 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit turns the ball over out of bounds.
11:13 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias drives to the basket. Foul! Hickman commits the foul on Elias.
10:57 - Michigan State: The ball is inbounded to Drury. Drury turns the ball over out of bounds.
10:53 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Brinkley. Brinkley passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot goes in! Michigan State 67 - 62.
10:36 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against a zone defense. Shaw passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 69 - 62.
10:27 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Brinkley. Brinkley with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Drury grabs the rebound.
10:03 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Shaw with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Mabry grabs the rebound.
9:49 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Brinkley leads the fast break with Benoit to the right. Brinkley passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the offensive rebound.
9:44 - Minnesota State: Benoit has the rebound and restarts the offense. Benoit goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Michigan State 69 - 64.
9:40 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Shooting Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
9:40 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias. Elias passes the ball to Parrott outside. Parrott shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Parrott grabs the long offensive rebound.
9:25 - Michigan State: Parrott has the rebound and restarts the offense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. Ness rotates over and blocks the shot! Hickman grabs the rebound.
9:16 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury steals the pass from Benoit.
9:05 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Parrott leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Parrott tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
8:50 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break. Foul! Drury commits the foul on Benoit.
8:44 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Elias to Shooting Guard and Freedman to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Power Forward.
8:44 - Minnesota State: The ball is inbounded to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Assisted by Mabry. Michigan State 69 - 66.
8:35 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bell to Shooting Guard and Parrott to Power Forward.
8:35 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Bell in the paint. Bell passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris passes the ball to Parrott in the paint. Parrott shoots from the inside. Offensive foul! Parrott charged with the foul while taking the shot over Ness.
8:14 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
8:14 - Minnesota State: Brinkley brings up the ball against a zone defense. Brinkley passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 69 - 68.
8:14 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Minnesota State!
7:57 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Shooting Guard and Freedman to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
7:57 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris drives by Mabry. Paris lays it up. Foul! Benoit fouls Paris on the shot. Paris missed the first free throw. Paris makes the second free throw. Michigan State 70 - 68.
7:39 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor on the perimeter. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Tied 70 - 70.
7:20 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Parrott. Parrott with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
7:09 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit turns the ball over out of bounds.
6:53 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Parrott outside. Parrott passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Bakke on the perimeter. Bakke shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by Freedman. Michigan State 73 - 70.
6:31 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Ness grabs the offensive rebound.
6:20 - Minnesota State: Ness has the rebound and restarts the offense. Ness passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foul! Ness fouls Bakke trying to grab the offensive rebound. In the bonus, Bakke is shooting one-and-one. Bakke missed the first free throw. Cain grabs the rebound.
6:11 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. Bakke rotates over and blocks the shot! Freedman grabs the rebound.
5:58 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Parrott leads the fast break with Drury and Paris. Parrott passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Parrott. Michigan State 76 - 70.
5:53 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry on the perimeter. Mabry shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the rebound.
5:42 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Parrott on the perimeter. Parrott passes the ball to Paris. Paris passes the ball to Parrott in the paint. Parrott passes the ball to Drury. Drury shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Drury grabs the offensive rebound.
5:19 - Michigan State: Drury has the rebound and restarts the offense. Drury shoots from the low post. Foul! Benoit fouls Drury on the shot. Drury makes the first free throw. Drury makes the second free throw. Michigan State 78 - 70.
5:14 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bell to Shooting Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
5:14 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 78 - 72.
4:59 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
4:59 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Michigan State 81 - 72.
4:47 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Mabry on the perimeter. Mabry turns the ball over out of bounds.
4:20 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Drury in the paint. Drury shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 83 - 72.
4:03 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Michigan State is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Taylor outside. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Foul! Paris commits a foul away from the ball.
3:51 - Minnesota State: The ball is inbounded to Ness. Ness passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Paris grabs the rebound.
3:38 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foul! Ness fouls Bakke blocking out to get the rebound. In the bonus, Bakke is shooting one-and-one. Bakke makes the first free throw. Bakke makes the second free throw. Michigan State 85 - 72.
3:20 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. Foul! Bakke fouls Benoit on the shot. Benoit missed the first free throw. Benoit missed the second free throw. Freedman grabs the rebound.
2:58 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against pressure defense. Bell shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Michigan State 88 - 72.
2:54 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit in the paint. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor at the basket. Taylor lays it up. It's blocked by Bell! Bakke grabs the rebound.
2:32 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury passes the ball to Bell. Bell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 90 - 72.
2:14 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 90 - 74.
1:52 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Paris. Paris passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots from the block. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the offensive rebound.
1:37 - Michigan State: Bakke has the rebound. Bakke shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
1:35 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Taylor outside. Taylor hands off the ball to Benoit. Benoit shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Michigan State 90 - 77.
1:09 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Freedman. Freedman passes the ball to Paris. Paris shoots a jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
0:52 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit in the paint. Benoit shoots in the paint. Foul! Drury fouls Benoit on the shot. Drury fouls out. Parrott replaces Drury at point guard. Benoit missed the first free throw. Benoit makes the second free throw. Michigan State 90 - 78.
0:25 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Minnesota State is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Bell tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Bell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
0:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives by Parrott. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 90 - 81.
0:05 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Parrott shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the offensive rebound.
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Michigan State 90, Minnesota State 81
Starting Line-Ups
Michigan State: PG-Drury (5' 11½"), SG-Bell (6' ½"), SF-Paris (6' 1"), PF-Freedman (6' 4½"), C-Bakke (6' 6")
Minnesota State: PG-Benoit (6' ½"), SG-Taylor (5' 10½"), SF-Mabry (6' 8"), PF-Cain (6' 5"), C-Ness (6' 7½")
1st Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Tip-off! Minnesota State gains possession on the jump ball...
19:55 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Taylor grabs the offensive rebound.
19:43 - Minnesota State: Taylor has the rebound and restarts the offense. Taylor passes the ball to Mabry in the paint. Mabry passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot misses. Paris grabs the rebound.
19:26 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury drives by Taylor. Drury passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Drury tips it in. Michigan State 2 - 0.
19:17 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Bell steals the pass from Taylor.
19:12 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 4 - 0.
18:56 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Elias to Center. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward and Cain to Center.
18:56 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry in the paint. Freedman steals the pass from Mabry.
18:47 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Bell passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
18:23 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury steals the pass from Benoit.
18:16 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Bell passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Drury. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. Cain rotates over and blocks the shot! Paris grabs the offensive rebound.
17:45 - Michigan State: Paris has the rebound. Paris shoots from the low post. Foul! Mabry fouls Paris on the shot. Paris makes the first free throw. Paris makes the second free throw. Michigan State 6 - 0.
17:43 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Hickman grabs the offensive rebound.
17:33 - Minnesota State: Hickman has the rebound and restarts the offense. Hickman shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Drury grabs the rebound.
17:26 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury drives down the lane. Drury lays it up. Foul! Cain fouls Drury on the shot. Drury makes the first free throw. Drury makes the second free throw. Michigan State 8 - 0.
17:15 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain drives by Elias. Cain passes the ball to Taylor at the basket. Taylor lays it up. Foul! Elias fouls Taylor on the shot. Taylor missed the first free throw. Taylor makes the second free throw. Michigan State 8 - 1.
16:45 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
16:35 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Taylor passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Benoit in the paint. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry outside. Mabry passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Michigan State 8 - 3.
16:01 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Bell tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Bell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
15:50 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Taylor passes the ball to Mabry outside. Mabry passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. Foul! Elias fouls Cain on the shot. Cain makes the first free throw. Cain missed the second free throw. Elias grabs the rebound. Michigan State 8 - 4.
15:33 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. Foul! Mabry fouls Freedman on the shot. Freedman makes the first free throw. Freedman makes the second free throw. Michigan State 10 - 4.
15:05 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard, Shaw to Shooting Guard and Bell to Small Forward. Mabry must sit with 2 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Point Guard, James to Small Forward and Mauri to Center.
15:05 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Cain grabs the long offensive rebound.
14:59 - Minnesota State: Cain has the rebound and restarts the offense. Cain shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
14:54 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw hands off the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Parrott. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Assisted by Parrott. Michigan State 12 - 4.
14:32 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Ness to Center.
14:32 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to Cain outside. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain passes the ball to James in the paint. James shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
14:08 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break with Bell to the right. Shaw passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Michigan State 15 - 4.
14:04 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Cain drives by Parrott. Cain lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 15 - 6.
13:54 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bakke to Center.
13:54 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell drives to the basket. Offensive foul! Bell commits the foul on the drive.
13:38 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
13:24 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Parrott leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Parrott drives down the lane. Parrott lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 17 - 6.
13:07 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to James in the paint. Offensive foul! James commits the foul.
12:48 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Paris to Small Forward and Elias to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Benoit to Point Guard and Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
12:48 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. Ness rotates over and blocks the shot! Hickman grabs the rebound.
12:38 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Brinkley outside. Brinkley passes the ball to James. James passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the long rebound.
12:04 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw drives to the basket. Offensive foul! Shaw commits the foul on the drive.
11:47 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to James. James turns the ball over to the other team.
11:41 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Parrott grabs the long offensive rebound.
11:33 - Michigan State: Parrott has the rebound and restarts the offense. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots in the paint. It's blocked by Ness! Ness grabs the rebound.
11:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness turns the ball over out of bounds.
11:08 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Ness to Point Guard and Mauri to Center.
11:08 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris drives by James. Paris lays it up. Foul! James fouls Paris on the shot. Paris makes the first free throw. Paris makes the second free throw. Michigan State 19 - 6.
10:46 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Benoit to Point Guard, Cain to Power Forward and Ness to Center.
10:46 - Minnesota State: Brinkley brings up the ball against pressure defense. Brinkley passes the ball to Cain. Drury steals the pass from Cain.
10:36 - Michigan State: Breakaway! Drury takes the ball the length of the court. Drury lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 21 - 6.
10:36 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Michigan State!
10:32 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard.
10:32 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Michigan State 21 - 9.
10:18 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
10:18 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
10:01 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Brinkley attacks with the ball on the fast break. Brinkley turns the ball over out of bounds.
9:55 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Power Forward.
9:55 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke passes the ball to Paris. Foul! Ness commits a foul away from the ball.
9:45 - Michigan State: The ball is inbounded to Elias. Elias passes the ball to Shaw. Shaw shoots a jumper. The shot misses. James grabs the rebound.
9:33 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break with Brinkley to the right. Benoit passes the ball to Brinkley on the perimeter. Brinkley shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Ness grabs the long offensive rebound.
9:29 - Minnesota State: Ness has the rebound and restarts the offense. Ness passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain drives by Elias. Cain attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Michigan State 21 - 11.
9:04 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Small Forward.
9:04 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against pressure defense. James steals the pass from Drury.
8:58 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 21 - 13.
8:42 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Paris to Small Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
8:42 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Shaw hands off the ball to Drury. Drury passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke passes the ball to Drury outside. Drury passes the ball to Paris. Paris tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Paris passes the ball to Drury. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Paris. Michigan State 23 - 13.
8:11 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Taylor. Michigan State 23 - 15.
7:56 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Freedman to Power Forward.
7:56 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots from the low post. Foul! Cain fouls Bakke on the shot. Bakke makes the first free throw. Bakke missed the second free throw. Ness grabs the rebound. Michigan State 24 - 15.
7:45 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. Bakke rotates over and blocks the shot! Drury grabs the rebound.
7:26 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against a zone defense. Shaw tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Shaw turns the ball over to the other team.
7:14 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Taylor leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury steals the pass from Taylor.
7:05 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 26 - 15.
6:52 - Game Event: Time out. Cain must sit with 2 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
6:52 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to James in the paint. James passes the ball to Hickman in the paint. Hickman passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. Foul! Drury fouls Benoit on the shot. Benoit makes the first free throw. Benoit missed the second free throw. Bakke grabs the rebound. Michigan State 26 - 16.
6:22 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against a zone defense. Shaw passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. The shot misses. James grabs the rebound.
6:10 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives by Shaw. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor on the perimeter. Taylor shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 26 - 19.
5:56 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bell to Shooting Guard.
5:56 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Bell in the paint. Bell passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Drury in the paint. Drury shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Taylor grabs the rebound.
5:33 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Taylor. Michigan State 26 - 21.
5:22 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Shaw to Shooting Guard.
5:22 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris shoots from the low post. It's blocked by James! James grabs the rebound.
5:12 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Benoit drives to the basket. Foul! Drury commits the foul on Benoit.
5:04 - Game Event: Time out. Drury must sit with 2 fouls. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard and Elias to Power Forward.
5:04 - Minnesota State: The ball is inbounded to Benoit. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to James in the paint. James shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 26 - 23.
4:50 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard, Bell to Shooting Guard and Freedman to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Power Forward.
4:50 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell passes the ball to Drury. Drury drives down the lane. Drury lays it up. It's blocked by Cain! Bakke grabs the offensive rebound.
4:22 - Michigan State: Bakke has the rebound. Bakke shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
4:20 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Taylor leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Taylor passes the ball to Ness. Ness passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 26 - 25.
4:20 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Minnesota State!
3:55 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Michigan State 29 - 25.
3:51 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness. Ness shoots a jumper from the elbow. Foul! Bakke fouls Ness on the shot. Ness makes the first free throw. Ness makes the second free throw. Michigan State 29 - 27.
3:40 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
3:30 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to James on the perimeter. James passes the ball to Benoit. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the long offensive rebound.
3:06 - Minnesota State: Benoit has the rebound and restarts the offense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor in the paint. Taylor shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Ness grabs the offensive rebound.
2:54 - Minnesota State: Ness has the rebound and restarts the offense. Ness passes the ball to James outside. James passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the corner. Foul! Drury fouls Benoit on the shot. Benoit makes the first free throw. Benoit makes the second free throw. Benoit makes the third free throw. Minnesota State 30 - 29.
2:34 - Game Event: Time out. Drury must sit with 3 fouls. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard.
2:34 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against pressure defense. Parrott passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Bell passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the rebound.
2:20 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Bell steals the pass from Benoit.
2:14 - Michigan State: Breakaway! Bell takes the ball the length of the court. Bell lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 31 - 30.
2:09 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to James on the perimeter. James passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to James. James with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
1:50 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris shoots from the block. The shot goes in! Assisted by Parrott. Michigan State 33 - 30.
1:38 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Tied 33 - 33.
1:32 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris. Paris shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the rebound.
1:21 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. The shot goes in! Minnesota State 35 - 33.
1:06 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Bell drives to the basket. Foul! Taylor commits the foul on Bell. In the bonus, Bell is shooting one-and-one. Bell makes the first free throw. Bell makes the second free throw. Tied 35 - 35.
0:53 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. The shot goes in! Minnesota State 37 - 35.
0:44 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Foul! Benoit commits the foul on Paris. In the bonus, Paris is shooting one-and-one. Paris makes the first free throw. Paris missed the second free throw. Ness grabs the rebound. Minnesota State 37 - 36.
0:28 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives by Parrott. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor on the perimeter. Taylor shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the rebound.
0:17 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Paris outside. Paris shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Michigan State 36, Minnesota State 37
Half-Time
2nd Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Cain must sit with 2 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
20:00 - Game Event: Possession arrow favors Michigan State. They receive the ball...
19:55 - Michigan State: The ball is inbounded to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Paris. Paris tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Paris shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Paris grabs the offensive rebound.
19:41 - Michigan State: Paris has the rebound. Paris goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Michigan State 38 - 37.
19:39 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Mabry to Small Forward and Cain to Power Forward.
19:39 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. The shot goes in! Minnesota State 39 - 38.
19:26 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Bell shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Paris grabs the offensive rebound.
19:22 - Michigan State: Paris has the rebound and restarts the offense. Paris shoots from the low post. Ness rotates over and blocks the shot! Ness grabs the rebound.
19:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Minnesota State 41 - 38.
19:06 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against a zone defense. Bell passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris drives by Taylor. Paris passes the ball to Bell at the basket. Bell lays it up. Foul! Cain fouls Bell on the shot. Bell makes the first free throw. Bell makes the second free throw. Minnesota State 41 - 40.
18:52 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Elias to Center. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward and Cain to Center.
18:52 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Hickman outside. Hickman passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor at the basket. Taylor lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Minnesota State 43 - 40.
18:23 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Drury. Drury drives down the lane. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Tied 43 - 43.
18:01 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Elias grabs the long rebound.
17:48 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break with Bell to the right. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Drury. Michigan State 46 - 43.
17:44 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against a zone defense. Taylor passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the rebound.
17:31 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break with Drury to the right. Bell passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Bell. Michigan State 49 - 43.
17:24 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 49 - 45.
17:13 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Hickman grabs the rebound.
17:03 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor in the paint. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Offensive foul! Benoit commits the foul.
16:52 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Elias grabs the long offensive rebound.
16:42 - Michigan State: Elias has the rebound and restarts the offense. Elias passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Elias. Michigan State 52 - 45.
16:34 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain drives by Freedman. Cain passes the ball to Mabry at the basket. Mabry lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Cain. Michigan State 52 - 47.
16:17 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury drives by Taylor. Drury lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 54 - 47.
16:06 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Mabry tips it in. Michigan State 54 - 49.
15:54 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard, Shaw to Shooting Guard and Bell to Small Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Point Guard and Mauri to Center.
15:54 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Parrott grabs the offensive rebound.
15:41 - Michigan State: Parrott has the rebound. Parrott shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Cain! Freedman grabs the offensive rebound.
15:39 - Michigan State: Freedman has the rebound. Freedman goes for the dunk. Foul! Hickman fouls Freedman on the shot. Freedman makes the first free throw. Freedman makes the second free throw. Michigan State 56 - 49.
15:37 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against pressure defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 56 - 51.
15:23 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense. Parrott shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Mabry grabs the long rebound.
15:17 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Bell grabs the long rebound.
15:11 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw drives down the lane. Shaw lays it up. The shot goes in! Michigan State 58 - 51.
14:53 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard, Bell to Shooting Guard and Parrott to Small Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Ness to Center.
14:53 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Bell grabs the rebound.
14:42 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Bell leads the fast break with Drury and Parrott. Bell passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by Bell. Michigan State 61 - 51.
14:37 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Point Guard, Shaw to Shooting Guard and Bell to Small Forward.
14:37 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Cain with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 61 - 53.
14:27 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Mauri to Center.
14:27 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw outside. Shaw hands off the ball to Parrott. Parrott passes the ball to Shaw on the perimeter. Shaw passes the ball to Parrott. Hickman steals the pass from Parrott.
14:04 - Minnesota State: Cain brings up the ball against a zone defense. Cain passes the ball to Mauri in the paint. Mauri passes the ball to Mabry outside. Mabry passes the ball to Taylor in the paint. Taylor passes the ball to Hickman outside. Hickman passes the ball to Mauri in the paint. Mauri shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Bell grabs the rebound.
13:30 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Elias passes the ball to Bell in the paint. Bell shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 63 - 53.
13:18 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Drury to Point Guard, Bell to Shooting Guard, Paris to Small Forward and Bakke to Center. Minnesota State substitutes Benoit to Point Guard, Cain to Power Forward and Ness to Center.
13:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mabry. Michigan State 63 - 56.
12:57 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Shaw to Shooting Guard and Elias to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
12:57 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. It's blocked by Ness! Elias grabs the offensive rebound.
12:48 - Michigan State: Elias has the rebound and restarts the offense. Elias shoots from the low post. Foul! Cain fouls Elias on the shot. Elias makes the first free throw. Elias makes the second free throw. Michigan State 65 - 56.
12:43 - Game Event: Time out. Cain must sit with 4 fouls. Minnesota State substitutes Hickman to Power Forward.
12:43 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against pressure defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots from the block. The shot goes in! Michigan State 65 - 58.
12:35 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Ness! Hickman grabs the rebound.
12:21 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry at the basket. Mabry lays it up. Foul! Elias fouls Mabry on the shot. Mabry makes the first free throw. Mabry makes the second free throw. Michigan State 65 - 60.
12:12 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 67 - 60.
12:04 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Hickman. Hickman passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Mabry in the paint. Mabry passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness turns the ball over out of bounds.
11:36 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias passes the ball to Drury. Drury with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
11:20 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit turns the ball over out of bounds.
11:13 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias drives to the basket. Foul! Hickman commits the foul on Elias.
10:57 - Michigan State: The ball is inbounded to Drury. Drury turns the ball over out of bounds.
10:53 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Brinkley. Brinkley passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot goes in! Michigan State 67 - 62.
10:36 - Michigan State: Shaw brings up the ball against a zone defense. Shaw passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 69 - 62.
10:27 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Brinkley. Brinkley with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Drury grabs the rebound.
10:03 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Shaw leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Shaw tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Shaw with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Mabry grabs the rebound.
9:49 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Brinkley leads the fast break with Benoit to the right. Brinkley passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Benoit grabs the offensive rebound.
9:44 - Minnesota State: Benoit has the rebound and restarts the offense. Benoit goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Michigan State 69 - 64.
9:40 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Shooting Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
9:40 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Elias. Elias passes the ball to Parrott outside. Parrott shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Parrott grabs the long offensive rebound.
9:25 - Michigan State: Parrott has the rebound and restarts the offense. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots from the inside. Ness rotates over and blocks the shot! Hickman grabs the rebound.
9:16 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury steals the pass from Benoit.
9:05 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Parrott leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Parrott tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Parrott passes the ball to Elias in the paint. Elias shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
8:50 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break. Foul! Drury commits the foul on Benoit.
8:44 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Elias to Shooting Guard and Freedman to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Cain to Power Forward.
8:44 - Minnesota State: The ball is inbounded to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Assisted by Mabry. Michigan State 69 - 66.
8:35 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bell to Shooting Guard and Parrott to Power Forward.
8:35 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Bell in the paint. Bell passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris passes the ball to Parrott in the paint. Parrott shoots from the inside. Offensive foul! Parrott charged with the foul while taking the shot over Ness.
8:14 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
8:14 - Minnesota State: Brinkley brings up the ball against a zone defense. Brinkley passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 69 - 68.
8:14 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Minnesota State!
7:57 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Parrott to Shooting Guard and Freedman to Power Forward. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
7:57 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Drury passes the ball to Paris in the paint. Paris drives by Mabry. Paris lays it up. Foul! Benoit fouls Paris on the shot. Paris missed the first free throw. Paris makes the second free throw. Michigan State 70 - 68.
7:39 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor on the perimeter. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Tied 70 - 70.
7:20 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Parrott. Parrott with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
7:09 - Minnesota State: Fast break opportunity! Benoit leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit turns the ball over out of bounds.
6:53 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense. Drury passes the ball to Parrott outside. Parrott passes the ball to Freedman in the paint. Freedman passes the ball to Bakke on the perimeter. Bakke shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by Freedman. Michigan State 73 - 70.
6:31 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Ness grabs the offensive rebound.
6:20 - Minnesota State: Ness has the rebound and restarts the offense. Ness passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foul! Ness fouls Bakke trying to grab the offensive rebound. In the bonus, Bakke is shooting one-and-one. Bakke missed the first free throw. Cain grabs the rebound.
6:11 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. Bakke rotates over and blocks the shot! Freedman grabs the rebound.
5:58 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Parrott leads the fast break with Drury and Paris. Parrott passes the ball to Drury on the perimeter. Drury shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Parrott. Michigan State 76 - 70.
5:53 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry on the perimeter. Mabry shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the rebound.
5:42 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Parrott on the perimeter. Parrott passes the ball to Paris. Paris passes the ball to Parrott in the paint. Parrott passes the ball to Drury. Drury shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Drury grabs the offensive rebound.
5:19 - Michigan State: Drury has the rebound and restarts the offense. Drury shoots from the low post. Foul! Benoit fouls Drury on the shot. Drury makes the first free throw. Drury makes the second free throw. Michigan State 78 - 70.
5:14 - Game Event: Time out. Michigan State substitutes Bell to Shooting Guard. Minnesota State substitutes Brinkley to Shooting Guard.
5:14 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 78 - 72.
4:59 - Game Event: Time out. Minnesota State substitutes Taylor to Shooting Guard.
4:59 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Bell on the perimeter. Bell shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Michigan State 81 - 72.
4:47 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Mabry. Mabry passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Mabry on the perimeter. Mabry turns the ball over out of bounds.
4:20 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Drury in the paint. Drury shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Michigan State 83 - 72.
4:03 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Michigan State is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Taylor outside. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Foul! Paris commits a foul away from the ball.
3:51 - Minnesota State: The ball is inbounded to Ness. Ness passes the ball to Cain in the paint. Cain shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Paris grabs the rebound.
3:38 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Bell. Bell passes the ball to Paris on the perimeter. Paris shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foul! Ness fouls Bakke blocking out to get the rebound. In the bonus, Bakke is shooting one-and-one. Bakke makes the first free throw. Bakke makes the second free throw. Michigan State 85 - 72.
3:20 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit lays it up. Foul! Bakke fouls Benoit on the shot. Benoit missed the first free throw. Benoit missed the second free throw. Freedman grabs the rebound.
2:58 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against pressure defense. Bell shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Michigan State 88 - 72.
2:54 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit in the paint. Benoit drives down the lane. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor at the basket. Taylor lays it up. It's blocked by Bell! Bakke grabs the rebound.
2:32 - Michigan State: Fast break opportunity! Drury leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Drury passes the ball to Bell. Bell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 90 - 72.
2:14 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit outside. Benoit tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Benoit with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Michigan State 90 - 74.
1:52 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Paris. Paris passes the ball to Bakke in the paint. Bakke shoots from the block. The shot misses. Bakke grabs the offensive rebound.
1:37 - Michigan State: Bakke has the rebound. Bakke shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Cain grabs the rebound.
1:35 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Taylor outside. Taylor hands off the ball to Benoit. Benoit shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Michigan State 90 - 77.
1:09 - Michigan State: Drury brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Drury passes the ball to Freedman. Freedman passes the ball to Paris. Paris shoots a jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
0:52 - Minnesota State: Taylor brings up the ball against pressure defense. Taylor passes the ball to Ness in the paint. Ness passes the ball to Benoit on the perimeter. Benoit passes the ball to Taylor. Taylor passes the ball to Benoit in the paint. Benoit shoots in the paint. Foul! Drury fouls Benoit on the shot. Drury fouls out. Parrott replaces Drury at point guard. Benoit missed the first free throw. Benoit makes the second free throw. Michigan State 90 - 78.
0:25 - Michigan State: Bell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense extended out to the arc. Minnesota State is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Bell tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Bell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Ness grabs the rebound.
0:18 - Minnesota State: Benoit brings up the ball against a zone defense. Benoit drives by Parrott. Benoit passes the ball to Cain on the perimeter. Cain shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Benoit. Michigan State 90 - 81.
0:05 - Michigan State: Parrott brings up the ball against a zone defense extended out to the arc. Parrott shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Freedman grabs the offensive rebound.
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Michigan State 90, Minnesota State 81
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