Winona freshman Bambanek put 33 on the Mavericks earlier this season.
MSU with usual starters: Marei, O'Brien, Wooten, Monaghan, Adler.
Key matchup: Marei vs. freshman Bauman
O'Brien with jumper, MSU scores first
Adler misses his first two tries form 3. He made 6 in the semifinals
MSU dominating the glass, setting the tempo. Monaghan with 4 points, MSU leads 8-0, 16:07
MSU really trying to push the pace, with success.
Winona going to bench. With all their injuries, MSU should have advantage in depth.
First timeout: MSU 8, Winona 4. Winona has weathered the first five minutes, when it looked like MSU could blow them out.
There will be one on Wednesday and the selection announcement on Sunday.
Bauman with second foul, that really makes Winona thin in the post.
MSU really hasn't taken advantage of their opportunity here, lead 10-6, 11:55.
Winona's backup center Melcher used to play football until he suffered shoulder injury. Was tight end from Owatonna. Hasn't played much basketball.
Lot of contact. Don't go weak to the basket tonight.
Don't think so. Talk this weekend here is that MSU will host with win. If not, then it would be MIAA champion if Central, Northwest or Southern wins that tournament. If that doesn't happen, who knows?
MSU has scored just 2 points in the last 6 minutes, still leads 10-8 with 9:37 in first half.
MSU already has 4 blocked shots
Adler now 0-4 on 3s. Didn't shoot well in first half in semis, better in second half.
Winona with consecutive 3s, take first lead at 14-13, 6:00
Winona has managed to make this a halfcourt game since the first 4 minutes.
Marei looks pissed. Unhappy with how physically they are defending him.
Monaghan with steal and dunk, MSU up 20-14 with 4:31 to play in first half.
Winona is shooting better at FT line, just not getting as many chances as MSU.
Waek call against Marei, his third foul. Winona down 10, with the ball, 6:2 to go
WSU starters: Bambenek, Blacklock, Mongan, Taylor and Bauman.by Jeff Brown via twitter 3/5/2014 1:31:27 AM
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