Game Date: Nov 12th, 2044
Merrimack 85 - Fort Hays State 84
Date: November 28th, 2043
Game: College [Conference] [#1041659] 
Arena: Gross Memorial Coliseum
Attendance: 1,342
Player Of The Game: Toby Gao (1)
| Team / Score | 1 | 2 | F | |
| Merrimack Warriors | 43 | 42 | 85 | |
| Fort Hays State Tigers | 44 | 40 | 84 | |
| Merrimack Warriors | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| # | Player | Min | FG | 3PT | FT | PTS | Off | Reb | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- | DIST | PITP | FBP | FD | Fat | SC | ||
| 34 | D. Burton sf | 32 | 6-12 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 19.2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 43 | J. Nielsen pf | 29 | 5-13 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 30 | D. De Angelis c | 32 | 8-12 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 2.6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 24 | M. Mena sg | 31 | 7-15 | 3-8 | 2-2 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 11.6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 41 | C. Moss pg | 32 | 4-10 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 32 | T. Burholder sg | 20 | 3-10 | 0-6 | 0-0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 9.7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 54 | C. Morrissey pf | 11 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +1 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 11 | T. Anthony sf | 8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +7 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 48 | B. Devine pg | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 53 | C. Ireland sg | 3 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| Total | 200 | 36-78 | 8-24 | 5-7 | 85 | 10 | 38 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 18 | +5 | 8.9 | 40 | 8 | 11 | - | 🏀 | |||
| Percentages | 46.2% | 33.3% | 71.4% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fort Hays State Tigers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| # | Player | Min | FG | 3PT | FT | PTS | Off | Reb | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- | DIST | PITP | FBP | FD | Fat | SC | ||
| 25 | B. Foley sf | 34 | 5-13 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 12.6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 23 | J. Short pf | 35 | 8-14 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6.3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 54 | K. Henderson c | 31 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -8 | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | Lght | 🏀 | ||
| 4 | D. Carrier sg | 31 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 10.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Mod | 🏀 | ||
| 44 | T. Gao pg | 35 | 9-16 | 1-7 | 14-14 | 33 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +11 | 15.9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 13 | A. Beniquez sg | 14 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 14.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 40 | A. Aksenov c | 9 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 5 | T. Smith sf | 6 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 31 | N. McDonnell sg | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -6 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 🏀 | ||
| 55 | F. Saenez pf | 5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -6 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 🏀 | ||
| Total | 200 | 31-65 | 5-23 | 17-20 | 84 | 8 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11 | -5 | 10.1 | 32 | 7 | 18 | - | 🏀 | |||
| Percentages | 47.7% | 21.7% | 85.0% | |||||||||||||||||||
Player of the Game
Fort Hays State: Toby Gao
Head Coaches
Merrimack: Jerald Hodges
Fort Hays State: Lamar Jack
Offensive Efficiencies
Merrimack: At the rim (9/11 81.8%) Inside (11/24 45.8%) Mid-range (8/19 42.1%) Beyond the Arc (8/24 33.3%)
Fort Hays State: At the rim (5/6 83.3%) Inside (11/21 52.4%) Mid-range (10/15 66.7%) Beyond the Arc (5/23 21.7%)
Defensive Tactics
Merrimack: Man-To-Man (29.8%) Zone (39.4%) Pressure (17.0%) 2nd Chance (4.3%) Transition (9.6%) Int. Foul (0.0%)
Fort Hays State: Man-To-Man (44.2%) Zone (31.6%) Pressure (3.2%) 2nd Chance (9.5%) Transition (7.4%) Int. Foul (4.2%)
Weighted Skill Index (SI) & Team Power Index (TPI)
Merrimack: 131.5 / 131.9
Fort Hays State: 120.2 / 117.3
Injuries
Merrimack: none
Fort Hays State: none
Overworked
Merrimack: none
Fort Hays State: none
Game Information
Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2043
Game Type: College [Conference]
Arena: Gross Memorial Coliseum
City: Hays, KS
Attendance: 1,342
Version: 1.034
Simulated: Mon Feb 24 2025 @ 9:31:40 am PST
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Starting Line-Ups
Merrimack: PG-Moss (6' 3"), SG-Mena (6' 1½"), SF-Burton (6' 3"), PF-Nielsen (6' 4½"), C-De Angelis (6' 9")
Fort Hays State: PG-Gao (6' 5"), SG-Carrier (6' 1"), SF-Foley (6' 7"), PF-Short (6' 8½"), C-Henderson (6' 7½")
1st Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Tip-off! Fort Hays State gains possession on the jump ball...
19:55 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Moss grabs the long rebound.
19:37 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Merrimack 3 - 0.
19:23 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Merrimack 3 - 2.
19:12 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 5 - 2.
18:57 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Aksenov to Center.
18:57 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Aksenov on the perimeter. Aksenov passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao passes the ball to Beniquez. Beniquez shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Burholder grabs the rebound.
18:35 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against pressure defense. Mena drives down the lane. Mena passes the ball to Moss at the basket. Moss lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Merrimack 7 - 2.
18:26 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against a zone defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Foley. Foley with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Merrimack 7 - 4.
18:09 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton shoots from the block. It's blocked by Beniquez! Foley grabs the rebound.
17:59 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Mena grabs the long rebound.
17:49 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
17:40 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against a zone defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Foley in the paint. Foley shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Merrimack 7 - 6.
17:17 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Nielsen shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Aksenov grabs the rebound.
16:57 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Gao leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Gao drives down the lane. Gao lays it up. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 8 - 7.
16:38 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Shooting Guard.
16:38 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. And the shot clock expires!
16:07 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
16:07 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 10 - 7.
15:56 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Point Guard, Ireland to Shooting Guard and Anthony to Small Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
15:56 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Ireland outside. Ireland passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena. Mena shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Nielsen. Fort Hays State 10 - 9.
15:37 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Carrier passes the ball to Aksenov in the paint. Aksenov shoots from the low post. Foul! Burholder fouls Aksenov on the shot. Aksenov makes the first free throw. Aksenov missed the second free throw. Burholder grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 11 - 9.
15:26 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena. Mena tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Mena shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Saenez grabs the rebound.
15:06 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Carrier passes the ball to Beniquez in the paint. Beniquez shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 13 - 9.
14:53 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Henderson to Center.
14:53 - Merrimack: Burholder brings up the ball against a zone defense. Burholder shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Carrier grabs the long rebound.
14:48 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Carrier passes the ball to Saenez. Saenez passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Foul! Anthony commits a foul away from the ball.
14:31 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Saenez. Burholder steals the pass from Saenez.
14:24 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break with Mena to the right. Burholder passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foul! De Angelis fouls Henderson trying to grab the offensive rebound.
14:20 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Saenez passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier turns the ball over out of bounds.
13:57 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard and Short to Power Forward.
13:57 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 13 - 11.
13:49 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao drives by Burholder. Gao passes the ball to Short at the basket. Short lays it up. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
13:38 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
13:19 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley outside. Foley passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Foley. Fort Hays State 15 - 11.
13:19 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Fort Hays State!
13:05 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard, Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
13:05 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Anthony. Anthony passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder shoots a jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 15 - 13.
12:48 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Devine to Point Guard and Morrissey to Power Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard, Smith to Small Forward and Short to Power Forward.
12:48 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao drives by Devine. Gao passes the ball to Smith on the perimeter. Smith shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
12:39 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break with Anthony and Devine. Burholder lays it up. The shot goes in! Tied 15 - 15.
12:34 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Smith in the paint. Smith shoots in the paint. Foul! Anthony fouls Smith on the shot. Smith makes the first free throw. Smith missed the second free throw. De Angelis grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 16 - 15.
12:13 - Merrimack: Burholder brings up the ball against a zone defense. Burholder passes the ball to Devine outside. Devine passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot goes in! Merrimack 17 - 16.
11:52 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard and Burton to Small Forward.
11:52 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Carrier passes the ball to Gao in the paint. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. De Angelis rotates over and blocks the shot! De Angelis grabs the rebound.
11:35 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Morrissey on the perimeter. Morrissey shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
11:26 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Gao and Smith. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
11:22 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break with Burholder to the right. Moss passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
11:15 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Henderson. Fort Hays State 19 - 17.
10:56 - Merrimack: Burholder brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Burholder passes the ball to Morrissey. Morrissey passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Tied 19 - 19.
10:36 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 21 - 19.
10:27 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
10:17 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 23 - 19.
10:05 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Aksenov to Center.
10:05 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Morrissey grabs the offensive rebound.
9:54 - Merrimack: Morrissey has the rebound. Morrissey shoots from the low post. Foul! Short fouls Morrissey on the shot. Morrissey makes the first free throw. Morrissey makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 23 - 21.
9:52 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Foley to Small Forward and Henderson to Center.
9:52 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Gao in the paint. Gao shoots from the low post. Foul! Moss fouls Gao on the shot. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 25 - 21.
9:36 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis. De Angelis tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton shoots in the paint. Foul! Foley fouls Burton on the shot. Burton makes the first free throw. Burton missed the second free throw. Henderson grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 25 - 22.
9:08 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots in the paint. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
8:57 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break with Moss to the right. Burholder passes the ball to Moss at the basket. Moss attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Assisted by Burholder. And Moss is fouled on the shot, will shoot an added free throw. Moss missed the first free throw. Short grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 25 - 24.
8:50 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Carrier passes the ball to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao passes the ball to Carrier in the paint. Foul! Morrissey commits a foul away from the ball.
8:34 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Shooting Guard.
8:34 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Short. Short passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the inside. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
8:20 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. Foul! Carrier commits a foul away from the ball.
8:15 - Game Event: Time out. Carrier must sit with 2 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
8:15 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Moss. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to De Angelis. De Angelis shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Gao grabs the rebound.
7:57 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Foley. Foley with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
7:44 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 26 - 25.
7:30 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Nielsen to Power Forward.
7:30 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 27 - 26.
7:18 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Foul! Foley fouls Burton blocking out to get the rebound.
7:11 - Game Event: Time out. Foley must sit with 2 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Point Guard, McDonnell to Shooting Guard and Smith to Small Forward.
7:11 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Merrimack 29 - 27.
7:02 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Morrissey to Power Forward.
7:02 - Fort Hays State: McDonnell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. McDonnell passes the ball to Short. Short passes the ball to McDonnell. McDonnell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Beniquez grabs the offensive rebound.
6:47 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez has the rebound and restarts the offense. Beniquez shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Morrissey grabs the rebound.
6:41 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena drives by McDonnell. Mena passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Short grabs the rebound.
6:27 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against a zone defense. Beniquez passes the ball to McDonnell. Moss steals the pass from McDonnell.
6:17 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 32 - 27.
6:06 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Nielsen to Power Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
6:06 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Moss steals the pass from Gao.
6:01 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Smith steals the pass from Moss.
5:45 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Beniquez leads the fast break with Gao and Smith. Beniquez passes the ball to Gao at the basket. Gao lays it up. Foul! Mena fouls Gao on the shot. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Merrimack 32 - 29.
5:38 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Short to Power Forward.
5:38 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
5:25 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound and restarts the offense. Nielsen passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 34 - 29.
5:11 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Smith grabs the offensive rebound.
5:01 - Fort Hays State: Smith has the rebound. Smith shoots from the low post. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
4:59 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 36 - 29.
4:40 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Shooting Guard and Foley to Small Forward.
4:40 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Merrimack 36 - 31.
4:30 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton turns the ball over to the other team.
4:26 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Foul! Moss commits a foul away from the ball. In the bonus, Gao is shooting one-and-one. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Merrimack 36 - 33.
4:21 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
3:59 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound and restarts the offense. Nielsen shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Short! Gao grabs the rebound.
3:54 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Tied 36 - 36.
3:36 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
3:21 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
3:12 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena shoots from the low post. Foul! Carrier fouls Mena on the shot. Mena makes the first free throw. Mena makes the second free throw. Merrimack 38 - 36.
2:58 - Game Event: Time out. Carrier must sit with 3 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
2:58 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Beniquez. Beniquez passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Beniquez. Tied 38 - 38.
2:43 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against pressure defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots in the paint. Offensive foul! De Angelis charged with the foul while taking the shot over Short.
2:32 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against pressure defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Beniquez. Beniquez passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Foul! Mena commits the foul on Gao. In the double bonus, Gao is shooting two free throws. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 40 - 38.
2:14 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Beniquez steals the pass from Moss.
2:09 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Beniquez leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Beniquez hands off the ball to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots from the low post. De Angelis rotates over and blocks the shot! De Angelis grabs the rebound.
1:37 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Merrimack 41 - 40.
1:30 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 42 - 41.
1:18 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
1:08 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Burton grabs the rebound.
1:04 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Gao grabs the rebound.
0:47 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long offensive rebound.
0:38 - Fort Hays State: Gao has the rebound and restarts the offense. Gao drives to the basket. Foul! Burton commits the foul on Gao. In the double bonus, Gao is shooting two free throws. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 44 - 41.
0:28 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
0:16 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Gao leads the fast break with Beniquez to the right. Gao passes the ball to Beniquez on the perimeter. Beniquez shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the rebound.
0:12 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break with Mena to the right. Moss lays it up. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
0:06 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound. Nielsen shoots from the low post. The shot misses. De Angelis tips it in. Fort Hays State 44 - 43.
0:04 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against pressure defense. Beniquez shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Mena grabs the rebound.
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Merrimack 43, Fort Hays State 44
Half-Time
2nd Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Merrimack substitutes Burton to Point Guard, Ireland to Shooting Guard, Anthony to Small Forward and Burholder to Center. Foley must sit with 2 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Smith to Small Forward.
20:00 - Game Event: Possession arrow favors Merrimack. They receive the ball...
19:55 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Ireland. Ireland tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Ireland passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Foul! Henderson fouls Burholder blocking out to get the rebound.
19:44 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard, Mena to Shooting Guard, Burton to Small Forward and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Shooting Guard and Foley to Small Forward.
19:44 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Short! De Angelis tips it in. Merrimack 45 - 44.
19:33 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 46 - 45.
19:25 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Carrier steals the pass from Nielsen.
19:11 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao drives by Moss. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Burton grabs the rebound.
18:58 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Mena. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Short grabs the rebound.
18:32 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 48 - 45.
18:18 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Aksenov to Center.
18:18 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss drives down the lane. Moss passes the ball to Mena at the basket. Mena lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Fort Hays State 48 - 47.
18:07 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 50 - 47.
17:55 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to Moss. Moss shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Burholder. Fort Hays State 50 - 49.
17:37 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 52 - 49.
17:23 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Foley steals the pass from Moss.
17:00 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Foley to the right. Carrier passes the ball to Foley at the basket. Foley attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 54 - 49.
16:54 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss drives down the lane. Moss lays it up. The shot misses. Mena grabs the offensive rebound.
16:27 - Merrimack: Mena has the rebound and restarts the offense. Mena shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Mena grabs the offensive rebound.
16:20 - Merrimack: Mena has the rebound and restarts the offense. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Burton. And the shot clock expires!
16:00 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Carrier passes the ball to Aksenov in the paint. Aksenov shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 56 - 49.
15:49 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Point Guard, Ireland to Shooting Guard and Anthony to Small Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard, Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
15:49 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen on the perimeter. Nielsen shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 56 - 52.
15:38 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense packed inside the paint. Carrier passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Saenez shoots from the low post. Foul! Nielsen fouls Saenez on the shot. Saenez missed the first free throw. Saenez makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 57 - 52.
15:26 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Mena passes the ball to Ireland. Ireland with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 57 - 54.
15:16 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against pressure defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Carrier in the paint. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Ireland grabs the long rebound.
14:58 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena drives by Foley. Mena passes the ball to Ireland at the basket. Ireland lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 57 - 56.
14:50 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard and Henderson to Center.
14:50 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense packed inside the paint. Gao passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson turns the ball over out of bounds.
14:39 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Merrimack 58 - 57.
14:30 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard and Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
14:30 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense packed inside the paint. Carrier passes the ball to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley passes the ball to Beniquez on the perimeter. Beniquez shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 60 - 58.
14:03 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Ireland to Shooting Guard and Burholder to Center.
14:03 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Anthony. Anthony shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot misses. Saenez grabs the rebound.
13:53 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Beniquez leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Beniquez passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Saenez shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Burholder grabs the rebound.
13:35 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Ireland leads the fast break with Mena and Anthony. Ireland attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Tied 60 - 60.
13:31 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard and Short to Power Forward.
13:31 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Gao. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the inside. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
13:09 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Anthony. Anthony passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Foul! Nielsen fouls Short trying to grab the offensive rebound.
12:48 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard and Morrissey to Power Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Aksenov to Center.
12:48 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Carrier. Carrier passes the ball to Foley outside. Foley passes the ball to Short on the perimeter. Short passes the ball to Foley in the paint. Foley passes the ball to Gao. Gao shoots a jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Foley. Fort Hays State 62 - 60.
12:19 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Devine to Point Guard.
12:19 - Merrimack: Devine brings up the ball against a zone defense. Devine passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder turns the ball over out of bounds.
12:07 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Smith to Small Forward.
12:07 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Short on the perimeter. Short tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Short with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 64 - 60.
11:51 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard and Burton to Small Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Foley to Small Forward and Henderson to Center.
11:51 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Morrissey outside. Morrissey passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
11:35 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Morrissey grabs the rebound.
11:04 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Burholder passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey shoots from the inside. Offensive foul! Morrissey charged with the foul while taking the shot over Short.
10:48 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. De Angelis steals the pass from Carrier.
10:44 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Burholder. Fort Hays State 64 - 62.
10:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Short grabs the long offensive rebound.
9:58 - Fort Hays State: Short has the rebound and restarts the offense. Short passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Foul! Morrissey commits the foul on Henderson.
9:53 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Shooting Guard.
9:53 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Foley. Moss steals the pass from Foley.
9:47 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break with Burton to the right. Mena passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Foley grabs the long rebound.
9:42 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Foley and Gao. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the long rebound.
9:38 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
9:31 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss steals the pass from Carrier.
9:22 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Mena. Mena passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss passes the ball to Mena outside. Mena passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
8:53 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Foley and Gao. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 67 - 62.
8:49 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Nielsen to Power Forward.
8:49 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
8:34 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound and restarts the offense. Nielsen shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 67 - 64.
8:28 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and Morrissey to Power Forward.
8:28 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier turns the ball over to the other team.
8:24 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Burholder passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Moss passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey passes the ball to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
7:53 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Foley outside. Foley shoots from deep. The shot misses. Foley grabs the offensive rebound.
7:23 - Fort Hays State: Foley has the rebound and restarts the offense. Foley shoots from the low post. Offensive foul! Foley charged with the foul while taking the shot over Burton.
7:19 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Shooting Guard and Nielsen to Power Forward.
7:19 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by De Angelis. Tied 67 - 67.
7:04 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. De Angelis steals the pass from Gao.
6:57 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena attacks with the ball on the fast break. Mena passes the ball to Moss at the basket. Moss attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Assisted by Mena. Merrimack 69 - 67.
6:52 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Carrier. Carrier with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
6:38 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen on the perimeter. Nielsen shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
6:28 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Merrimack is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Henderson tips it in. Tied 69 - 69.
6:00 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Offensive foul! De Angelis commits the foul away from the ball.
5:41 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. Foul! Moss fouls Gao on the shot. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 71 - 69.
5:31 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Fort Hays State is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Tied 71 - 71.
5:22 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against pressure defense. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foul! Moss commits a foul away from the ball. In the bonus, Gao is shooting one-and-one. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 73 - 71.
5:17 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen shoots from the block. Henderson rotates over and blocks the shot! Short grabs the rebound.
5:05 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Henderson passes the ball to Gao. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Burton grabs the rebound.
4:44 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Moss. Moss shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Short grabs the rebound.
4:22 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Gao leads the fast break with Foley and Carrier. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long offensive rebound.
4:15 - Fort Hays State: Gao has the rebound and restarts the offense. Gao shoots from deep. The shot misses. Carrier grabs the offensive rebound.
4:08 - Fort Hays State: Carrier has the rebound and restarts the offense. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 75 - 71.
3:58 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Fort Hays State 75 - 73.
3:50 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao drives by Burton. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 78 - 73.
3:37 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
3:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao drives by De Angelis. Gao passes the ball to Henderson at the basket. Henderson lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 80 - 73.
3:11 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against pressure defense. Moss drives down the lane. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Fort Hays State 80 - 76.
2:59 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against pressure defense. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson carelessly turns the ball over out of bounds.
2:55 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 80 - 78.
2:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
2:13 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Mena grabs the offensive rebound.
1:57 - Merrimack: Mena has the rebound. Mena shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Tied 80 - 80.
1:55 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley outside. Burton steals the pass from Foley.
1:44 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by Nielsen. Merrimack 83 - 80.
1:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short. Short shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Merrimack 83 - 82.
1:16 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton passes the ball to De Angelis on the perimeter. De Angelis tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. De Angelis passes the ball to Moss. Moss with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
0:52 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Gao and Foley. Carrier lays it up. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 84 - 83.
0:45 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 85 - 84.
0:34 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao turns the ball over out of bounds.
0:30 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball while the defense tries to foul. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. Foul! Gao commits the intentional foul on De Angelis.
0:27 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Mena. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Foul! Gao commits the intentional foul on Burton.
0:17 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Foul! Gao commits the intentional foul on Mena.
0:07 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Mena. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis. De Angelis passes the ball to Moss. And the shot clock expires!
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Merrimack 85, Fort Hays State 84
Starting Line-Ups
Merrimack: PG-Moss (6' 3"), SG-Mena (6' 1½"), SF-Burton (6' 3"), PF-Nielsen (6' 4½"), C-De Angelis (6' 9")
Fort Hays State: PG-Gao (6' 5"), SG-Carrier (6' 1"), SF-Foley (6' 7"), PF-Short (6' 8½"), C-Henderson (6' 7½")
1st Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Tip-off! Fort Hays State gains possession on the jump ball...
19:55 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Moss grabs the long rebound.
19:37 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Merrimack 3 - 0.
19:23 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Merrimack 3 - 2.
19:12 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 5 - 2.
18:57 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Aksenov to Center.
18:57 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Aksenov on the perimeter. Aksenov passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao passes the ball to Beniquez. Beniquez shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Burholder grabs the rebound.
18:35 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against pressure defense. Mena drives down the lane. Mena passes the ball to Moss at the basket. Moss lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Merrimack 7 - 2.
18:26 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against a zone defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Foley. Foley with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Merrimack 7 - 4.
18:09 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton shoots from the block. It's blocked by Beniquez! Foley grabs the rebound.
17:59 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Mena grabs the long rebound.
17:49 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
17:40 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against a zone defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Foley in the paint. Foley shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Merrimack 7 - 6.
17:17 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Nielsen shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Aksenov grabs the rebound.
16:57 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Gao leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Gao drives down the lane. Gao lays it up. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 8 - 7.
16:38 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Shooting Guard.
16:38 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. And the shot clock expires!
16:07 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
16:07 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 10 - 7.
15:56 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Point Guard, Ireland to Shooting Guard and Anthony to Small Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
15:56 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Ireland outside. Ireland passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena. Mena shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Nielsen. Fort Hays State 10 - 9.
15:37 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Carrier passes the ball to Aksenov in the paint. Aksenov shoots from the low post. Foul! Burholder fouls Aksenov on the shot. Aksenov makes the first free throw. Aksenov missed the second free throw. Burholder grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 11 - 9.
15:26 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena. Mena tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Mena shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Saenez grabs the rebound.
15:06 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Carrier passes the ball to Beniquez in the paint. Beniquez shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 13 - 9.
14:53 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Henderson to Center.
14:53 - Merrimack: Burholder brings up the ball against a zone defense. Burholder shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot misses. Carrier grabs the long rebound.
14:48 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Carrier passes the ball to Saenez. Saenez passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Foul! Anthony commits a foul away from the ball.
14:31 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Saenez. Burholder steals the pass from Saenez.
14:24 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break with Mena to the right. Burholder passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foul! De Angelis fouls Henderson trying to grab the offensive rebound.
14:20 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Saenez passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier turns the ball over out of bounds.
13:57 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard and Short to Power Forward.
13:57 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 13 - 11.
13:49 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao drives by Burholder. Gao passes the ball to Short at the basket. Short lays it up. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
13:38 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
13:19 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley outside. Foley passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Foley. Fort Hays State 15 - 11.
13:19 - Game Event: The momentum has shifted to Fort Hays State!
13:05 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard, Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
13:05 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Anthony. Anthony passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder shoots a jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 15 - 13.
12:48 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Devine to Point Guard and Morrissey to Power Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard, Smith to Small Forward and Short to Power Forward.
12:48 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao drives by Devine. Gao passes the ball to Smith on the perimeter. Smith shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
12:39 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break with Anthony and Devine. Burholder lays it up. The shot goes in! Tied 15 - 15.
12:34 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Smith in the paint. Smith shoots in the paint. Foul! Anthony fouls Smith on the shot. Smith makes the first free throw. Smith missed the second free throw. De Angelis grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 16 - 15.
12:13 - Merrimack: Burholder brings up the ball against a zone defense. Burholder passes the ball to Devine outside. Devine passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot goes in! Merrimack 17 - 16.
11:52 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard and Burton to Small Forward.
11:52 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Carrier passes the ball to Gao in the paint. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. De Angelis rotates over and blocks the shot! De Angelis grabs the rebound.
11:35 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Morrissey on the perimeter. Morrissey shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
11:26 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Gao and Smith. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
11:22 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break with Burholder to the right. Moss passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
11:15 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Henderson. Fort Hays State 19 - 17.
10:56 - Merrimack: Burholder brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Burholder passes the ball to Morrissey. Morrissey passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Tied 19 - 19.
10:36 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 21 - 19.
10:27 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
10:17 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 23 - 19.
10:05 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Aksenov to Center.
10:05 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Morrissey grabs the offensive rebound.
9:54 - Merrimack: Morrissey has the rebound. Morrissey shoots from the low post. Foul! Short fouls Morrissey on the shot. Morrissey makes the first free throw. Morrissey makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 23 - 21.
9:52 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Foley to Small Forward and Henderson to Center.
9:52 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Gao in the paint. Gao shoots from the low post. Foul! Moss fouls Gao on the shot. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 25 - 21.
9:36 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis. De Angelis tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton shoots in the paint. Foul! Foley fouls Burton on the shot. Burton makes the first free throw. Burton missed the second free throw. Henderson grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 25 - 22.
9:08 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots in the paint. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
8:57 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break with Moss to the right. Burholder passes the ball to Moss at the basket. Moss attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Assisted by Burholder. And Moss is fouled on the shot, will shoot an added free throw. Moss missed the first free throw. Short grabs the rebound. Fort Hays State 25 - 24.
8:50 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Carrier passes the ball to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao passes the ball to Carrier in the paint. Foul! Morrissey commits a foul away from the ball.
8:34 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Shooting Guard.
8:34 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Short. Short passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the inside. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
8:20 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. Foul! Carrier commits a foul away from the ball.
8:15 - Game Event: Time out. Carrier must sit with 2 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
8:15 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Moss. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to De Angelis. De Angelis shoots a jumper from the elbow. The shot misses. Gao grabs the rebound.
7:57 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Foley. Foley with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
7:44 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 26 - 25.
7:30 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Nielsen to Power Forward.
7:30 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 27 - 26.
7:18 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Foul! Foley fouls Burton blocking out to get the rebound.
7:11 - Game Event: Time out. Foley must sit with 2 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Point Guard, McDonnell to Shooting Guard and Smith to Small Forward.
7:11 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Merrimack 29 - 27.
7:02 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Morrissey to Power Forward.
7:02 - Fort Hays State: McDonnell brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. McDonnell passes the ball to Short. Short passes the ball to McDonnell. McDonnell with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Beniquez grabs the offensive rebound.
6:47 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez has the rebound and restarts the offense. Beniquez shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Morrissey grabs the rebound.
6:41 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena drives by McDonnell. Mena passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Short grabs the rebound.
6:27 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against a zone defense. Beniquez passes the ball to McDonnell. Moss steals the pass from McDonnell.
6:17 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 32 - 27.
6:06 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Nielsen to Power Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
6:06 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Moss steals the pass from Gao.
6:01 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Smith steals the pass from Moss.
5:45 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Beniquez leads the fast break with Gao and Smith. Beniquez passes the ball to Gao at the basket. Gao lays it up. Foul! Mena fouls Gao on the shot. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Merrimack 32 - 29.
5:38 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Short to Power Forward.
5:38 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
5:25 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound and restarts the offense. Nielsen passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 34 - 29.
5:11 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Smith grabs the offensive rebound.
5:01 - Fort Hays State: Smith has the rebound. Smith shoots from the low post. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
4:59 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 36 - 29.
4:40 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Shooting Guard and Foley to Small Forward.
4:40 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Merrimack 36 - 31.
4:30 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton turns the ball over to the other team.
4:26 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Foul! Moss commits a foul away from the ball. In the bonus, Gao is shooting one-and-one. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Merrimack 36 - 33.
4:21 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
3:59 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound and restarts the offense. Nielsen shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Short! Gao grabs the rebound.
3:54 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Tied 36 - 36.
3:36 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
3:21 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
3:12 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena shoots from the low post. Foul! Carrier fouls Mena on the shot. Mena makes the first free throw. Mena makes the second free throw. Merrimack 38 - 36.
2:58 - Game Event: Time out. Carrier must sit with 3 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
2:58 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Beniquez. Beniquez passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Beniquez. Tied 38 - 38.
2:43 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against pressure defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots in the paint. Offensive foul! De Angelis charged with the foul while taking the shot over Short.
2:32 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against pressure defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Beniquez. Beniquez passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Foul! Mena commits the foul on Gao. In the double bonus, Gao is shooting two free throws. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 40 - 38.
2:14 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Beniquez steals the pass from Moss.
2:09 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Beniquez leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Beniquez hands off the ball to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots from the low post. De Angelis rotates over and blocks the shot! De Angelis grabs the rebound.
1:37 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena shoots from well beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Merrimack 41 - 40.
1:30 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 42 - 41.
1:18 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
1:08 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Burton grabs the rebound.
1:04 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Gao grabs the rebound.
0:47 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long offensive rebound.
0:38 - Fort Hays State: Gao has the rebound and restarts the offense. Gao drives to the basket. Foul! Burton commits the foul on Gao. In the double bonus, Gao is shooting two free throws. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 44 - 41.
0:28 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
0:16 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Gao leads the fast break with Beniquez to the right. Gao passes the ball to Beniquez on the perimeter. Beniquez shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the rebound.
0:12 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break with Mena to the right. Moss lays it up. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
0:06 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound. Nielsen shoots from the low post. The shot misses. De Angelis tips it in. Fort Hays State 44 - 43.
0:04 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against pressure defense. Beniquez shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Mena grabs the rebound.
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Merrimack 43, Fort Hays State 44
Half-Time
2nd Half:
20:00 - Game Event: Merrimack substitutes Burton to Point Guard, Ireland to Shooting Guard, Anthony to Small Forward and Burholder to Center. Foley must sit with 2 fouls. Fort Hays State substitutes Smith to Small Forward.
20:00 - Game Event: Possession arrow favors Merrimack. They receive the ball...
19:55 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Ireland. Ireland tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Ireland passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Foul! Henderson fouls Burholder blocking out to get the rebound.
19:44 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard, Mena to Shooting Guard, Burton to Small Forward and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Shooting Guard and Foley to Small Forward.
19:44 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena shoots from the low post. It's blocked by Short! De Angelis tips it in. Merrimack 45 - 44.
19:33 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 46 - 45.
19:25 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Carrier steals the pass from Nielsen.
19:11 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao drives by Moss. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Burton grabs the rebound.
18:58 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Mena. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Short grabs the rebound.
18:32 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 48 - 45.
18:18 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Aksenov to Center.
18:18 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss drives down the lane. Moss passes the ball to Mena at the basket. Mena lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Fort Hays State 48 - 47.
18:07 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 50 - 47.
17:55 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to Moss. Moss shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Burholder. Fort Hays State 50 - 49.
17:37 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the inside. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 52 - 49.
17:23 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Foley steals the pass from Moss.
17:00 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Foley to the right. Carrier passes the ball to Foley at the basket. Foley attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 54 - 49.
16:54 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss drives down the lane. Moss lays it up. The shot misses. Mena grabs the offensive rebound.
16:27 - Merrimack: Mena has the rebound and restarts the offense. Mena shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Mena grabs the offensive rebound.
16:20 - Merrimack: Mena has the rebound and restarts the offense. Mena passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burholder in the paint. Burholder passes the ball to Burton. And the shot clock expires!
16:00 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Carrier passes the ball to Aksenov in the paint. Aksenov shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 56 - 49.
15:49 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Point Guard, Ireland to Shooting Guard and Anthony to Small Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard, Beniquez to Shooting Guard and Saenez to Power Forward.
15:49 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen on the perimeter. Nielsen shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 56 - 52.
15:38 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense packed inside the paint. Carrier passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Saenez shoots from the low post. Foul! Nielsen fouls Saenez on the shot. Saenez missed the first free throw. Saenez makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 57 - 52.
15:26 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Mena passes the ball to Ireland. Ireland with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 57 - 54.
15:16 - Fort Hays State: Beniquez brings up the ball against pressure defense. Beniquez passes the ball to Carrier in the paint. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Ireland grabs the long rebound.
14:58 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena drives by Foley. Mena passes the ball to Ireland at the basket. Ireland lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Mena. Fort Hays State 57 - 56.
14:50 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard and Henderson to Center.
14:50 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense packed inside the paint. Gao passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson turns the ball over out of bounds.
14:39 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis goes for the dunk. Slam dunk! Merrimack 58 - 57.
14:30 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Carrier to Point Guard and Beniquez to Shooting Guard.
14:30 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense packed inside the paint. Carrier passes the ball to Foley. Foley passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley passes the ball to Beniquez on the perimeter. Beniquez shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 60 - 58.
14:03 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Ireland to Shooting Guard and Burholder to Center.
14:03 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena passes the ball to Anthony. Anthony shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot misses. Saenez grabs the rebound.
13:53 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Beniquez leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Beniquez passes the ball to Saenez in the paint. Saenez shoots from the low post. The shot misses. Burholder grabs the rebound.
13:35 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Ireland leads the fast break with Mena and Anthony. Ireland attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Tied 60 - 60.
13:31 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and De Angelis to Center. Fort Hays State substitutes Gao to Point Guard, Carrier to Shooting Guard and Short to Power Forward.
13:31 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Gao. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short shoots from the inside. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the rebound.
13:09 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against a zone defense. Mena passes the ball to Anthony. Anthony passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Foul! Nielsen fouls Short trying to grab the offensive rebound.
12:48 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard and Morrissey to Power Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Aksenov to Center.
12:48 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Carrier. Carrier passes the ball to Foley outside. Foley passes the ball to Short on the perimeter. Short passes the ball to Foley in the paint. Foley passes the ball to Gao. Gao shoots a jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Foley. Fort Hays State 62 - 60.
12:19 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Devine to Point Guard.
12:19 - Merrimack: Devine brings up the ball against a zone defense. Devine passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder turns the ball over out of bounds.
12:07 - Game Event: Time out. Fort Hays State substitutes Smith to Small Forward.
12:07 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Short on the perimeter. Short tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Short with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 64 - 60.
11:51 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Moss to Point Guard and Burton to Small Forward. Fort Hays State substitutes Foley to Small Forward and Henderson to Center.
11:51 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Morrissey outside. Morrissey passes the ball to Burholder on the perimeter. Burholder shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
11:35 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Gao. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Morrissey grabs the rebound.
11:04 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Burholder passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey shoots from the inside. Offensive foul! Morrissey charged with the foul while taking the shot over Short.
10:48 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. De Angelis steals the pass from Carrier.
10:44 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Burholder. Fort Hays State 64 - 62.
10:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Short grabs the long offensive rebound.
9:58 - Fort Hays State: Short has the rebound and restarts the offense. Short passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Foul! Morrissey commits the foul on Henderson.
9:53 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Shooting Guard.
9:53 - Fort Hays State: The ball is inbounded to Foley. Moss steals the pass from Foley.
9:47 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break with Burton to the right. Mena passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Foley grabs the long rebound.
9:42 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Foley and Gao. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. De Angelis grabs the long rebound.
9:38 - Merrimack: Mena brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Mena shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
9:31 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss steals the pass from Carrier.
9:22 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Mena. Mena passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss passes the ball to Mena outside. Mena passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey shoots in the paint. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
8:53 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Foley and Gao. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 67 - 62.
8:49 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Nielsen to Power Forward.
8:49 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen shoots from the inside. The shot misses. Nielsen grabs the offensive rebound.
8:34 - Merrimack: Nielsen has the rebound and restarts the offense. Nielsen shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 67 - 64.
8:28 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Burholder to Shooting Guard and Morrissey to Power Forward.
8:28 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier turns the ball over to the other team.
8:24 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Burholder leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Burholder passes the ball to Moss on the perimeter. Moss passes the ball to Burholder. Burholder passes the ball to Morrissey in the paint. Morrissey passes the ball to Burton. Burton passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss shoots from downtown. The shot misses. Henderson grabs the rebound.
7:53 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Carrier on the perimeter. Carrier passes the ball to Foley outside. Foley shoots from deep. The shot misses. Foley grabs the offensive rebound.
7:23 - Fort Hays State: Foley has the rebound and restarts the offense. Foley shoots from the low post. Offensive foul! Foley charged with the foul while taking the shot over Burton.
7:19 - Game Event: Time out. Merrimack substitutes Mena to Shooting Guard and Nielsen to Power Forward.
7:19 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by De Angelis. Tied 67 - 67.
7:04 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. De Angelis steals the pass from Gao.
6:57 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena attacks with the ball on the fast break. Mena passes the ball to Moss at the basket. Moss attempts to dunk it. Slam dunk! Assisted by Mena. Merrimack 69 - 67.
6:52 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao passes the ball to Carrier. Carrier with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
6:38 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen on the perimeter. Nielsen shoots from the three point line. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long rebound.
6:28 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against a zone defense. Merrimack is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Carrier passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao passes the ball to Carrier outside. Carrier passes the ball to Short in the paint. Short passes the ball to Gao on the perimeter. Gao shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Henderson tips it in. Tied 69 - 69.
6:00 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Offensive foul! De Angelis commits the foul away from the ball.
5:41 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. Foul! Moss fouls Gao on the shot. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 71 - 69.
5:31 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Fort Hays State is fatigued and are showing low defensive energy. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Tied 71 - 71.
5:22 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against pressure defense. Carrier passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foul! Moss commits a foul away from the ball. In the bonus, Gao is shooting one-and-one. Gao makes the first free throw. Gao makes the second free throw. Fort Hays State 73 - 71.
5:17 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen shoots from the block. Henderson rotates over and blocks the shot! Short grabs the rebound.
5:05 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. Henderson passes the ball to Gao. Gao with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Burton grabs the rebound.
4:44 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Moss. Moss shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Short grabs the rebound.
4:22 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Gao leads the fast break with Foley and Carrier. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Gao grabs the long offensive rebound.
4:15 - Fort Hays State: Gao has the rebound and restarts the offense. Gao shoots from deep. The shot misses. Carrier grabs the offensive rebound.
4:08 - Fort Hays State: Carrier has the rebound and restarts the offense. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Carrier. Fort Hays State 75 - 71.
3:58 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots in the paint. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Fort Hays State 75 - 73.
3:50 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao drives by Burton. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from the three point line. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 78 - 73.
3:37 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
3:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao drives by De Angelis. Gao passes the ball to Henderson at the basket. Henderson lays it up. The shot goes in! Assisted by Gao. Fort Hays State 80 - 73.
3:11 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against pressure defense. Moss drives down the lane. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton shoots from beyond the arc. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Fort Hays State 80 - 76.
2:59 - Fort Hays State: Carrier brings up the ball against pressure defense. Carrier passes the ball to Henderson in the paint. Henderson carelessly turns the ball over out of bounds.
2:55 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against a zone defense. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Moss outside. Moss passes the ball to Burton outside. Burton passes the ball to Nielsen. Nielsen with a fadeaway jumper. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 80 - 78.
2:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley on the perimeter. Foley shoots from beyond the arc. The shot misses. Moss grabs the rebound.
2:13 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Moss leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Moss passes the ball to Burton. Burton shoots a jumper from the foul line. The shot misses. Mena grabs the offensive rebound.
1:57 - Merrimack: Mena has the rebound. Mena shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Tied 80 - 80.
1:55 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao passes the ball to Foley outside. Burton steals the pass from Foley.
1:44 - Merrimack: Fast break opportunity! Mena leads the fast break, but decides to slow it down and run the half-court offense. Mena passes the ball to Nielsen in the paint. Nielsen passes the ball to Mena on the perimeter. Mena shoots from the corner. The shot goes in! Assisted by Nielsen. Merrimack 83 - 80.
1:25 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against pressure defense. Gao passes the ball to Short. Short shoots a jumper from the base line. The shot goes in! Merrimack 83 - 82.
1:16 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Burton passes the ball to De Angelis on the perimeter. De Angelis tries to drive to the basket, but is stopped. De Angelis passes the ball to Moss. Moss with a fadeaway jumper. The shot misses. Foley grabs the rebound.
0:52 - Fort Hays State: Fast break opportunity! Carrier leads the fast break with Gao and Foley. Carrier lays it up. The shot goes in! Fort Hays State 84 - 83.
0:45 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball against man-to-man defense. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis shoots from the low post. The shot goes in! Assisted by Moss. Merrimack 85 - 84.
0:34 - Fort Hays State: Gao brings up the ball against a zone defense. Gao turns the ball over out of bounds.
0:30 - Merrimack: Moss brings up the ball while the defense tries to foul. Moss passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. Foul! Gao commits the intentional foul on De Angelis.
0:27 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Mena. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis in the paint. De Angelis passes the ball to Burton in the paint. Foul! Gao commits the intentional foul on Burton.
0:17 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Moss. Moss passes the ball to Burton on the perimeter. Burton passes the ball to Mena in the paint. Foul! Gao commits the intentional foul on Mena.
0:07 - Merrimack: The ball is inbounded to Mena. Mena passes the ball to De Angelis. De Angelis passes the ball to Moss. And the shot clock expires!
0:00 - Game Event: Time expires!
Merrimack 85, Fort Hays State 84
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