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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Naismith
Northern Iowa Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 7/12/2025
81
  1 2 F
Northern Iowa 45 36 81
Illinois State 48 44 92
92
Northern Iowa (22-8, 12-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJim James 17 2-2 0-0 4-4 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 8
pfBruce Steadman 23 1-4 0-0 0-1 0 4 0 1 1 1 1 2
sfElmer Blunt 27 3-6 0-2 3-4 0 1 1 2 0 2 1 9
sgJamie Borman 25 4-6 1-2 4-8 3 6 5 5 0 0 1 13
pgAngel Russo 23 5-11 3-9 2-5 1 1 3 2 0 0 3 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfGeorge Tanner 18 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 7 2 2 0 1 3 0
sfRichard Davis 17 4-4 0-0 2-3 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 10
pgErnesto Gutierrez 15 2-5 0-1 2-3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 6
sgRafael Ressler 13 3-7 0-2 1-1 0 2 3 3 1 0 2 7
cRobert Wheless 13 2-5 1-2 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 0 3 5
pgSamuel Thomas 7 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 3
sgThomas Jones 2 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
Totals 200 28-52 7-20 18-29 8 29 18 19 2 5 19 81
Percentages   .538 .350 .621                

Illinois State (18-10, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEric Nagle 21 5-7 0-0 4-4 3 3 0 1 0 1 1 14
pfKevin Kovach 26 5-9 1-1 3-3 3 11 1 1 1 0 3 14
sfXiaoping Chu 25 3-8 0-2 4-4 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 10
sgLester Brooks 24 3-7 2-4 2-3 0 1 3 2 1 0 2 10
pgFrank Littell 24 5-6 1-1 6-8 0 1 5 2 4 0 4 17
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgSean Smith 15 0-4 0-1 1-2 0 0 4 3 3 0 2 1
cWilliam Lofgren 13 4-5 0-0 2-4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 10
sgRichard Pierce 13 2-4 1-2 0-0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 5
pfAnthony Fujii 13 3-3 1-1 0-0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 7
sfRalph Evans 11 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 1 0 3 4
pfLynn Levell 10 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 6 1 1 0 1 2 0
pgDavid Weaver 5 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0
Totals 200 32-57 6-13 22-28 9 32 18 13 11 2 24 92
Percentages   .561 .462 .786                

UNI
45
17-29
4-10
7-9
5
14
10
9
0
2
8
16
10
6
5
16
36
11-23
3-10
11-20
3
15
8
10
2
3
11
12
9
2
5
18
81
28-52
7-20
18-29
8
29
18
19
2
5
19
28
19
8
10
34
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
ISU
48
17-29
5-11
9-11
4
12
11
7
6
1
8
18
8
9
6
12
44
15-28
1-2
13-17
5
20
7
6
5
1
16
24
10
8
2
15
92
32-57
6-13
22-28
9
32
18
13
11
2
24
42
18
17
8
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Frank Littell Illinois State
17 Points, 5 Assists, 4 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fresh)
 SG - Jamie Borman (fresh)
 SF - Elmer Blunt (fresh)
 PF - Bruce Steadman (fresh)
 C - Jim James (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fresh)
 SG - Lester Brooks (fresh)
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh)
 PF - Kevin Kovach (fresh)
 C - Eric Nagle (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateKevin Kovach wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:37Illinois StateJim James is called for the reach on Kevin Kovach - foul #1 on Jim James, team foul #10-0
19:20Illinois StateXiaoping Chu misses the 3 from straight away0-0
19:18Illinois StateEric Nagle grabs the offensive rebound0-0
18:57Illinois StateFrank Littell misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Angel Russo - foul #1 on Angel Russo, team foul #20-0
18:57Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 1st free throw0-1
18:57Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 2nd free throw0-2
18:51Northern IowaFrank Littell is called for the reach on Angel Russo in the backcourt - foul #1 on Frank Littell, team foul #10-2
18:22Northern IowaJim James hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Kevin Kovach - foul #1 on Kevin Kovach, team foul #20-2
18:22Northern IowaJim James makes the 1st free throw1-2
18:22Northern IowaJim James makes the 2nd free throw2-2
17:53Illinois StateLester Brooks drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing2-5
17:38Northern IowaBruce Steadman misses the easy layup2-5
17:36Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Lester Brooks2-5
17:13Illinois StateKevin Kovach misses badly on a jumper in the lane2-5
17:11Illinois StateKevin Kovach tips it in2-7
17:09Northern IowaJamie Borman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt2-7
16:56Illinois StateXiaoping Chu connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Frank Littell2-9
16:31Northern IowaAngel Russo comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner2-9
16:29Northern IowaThe offensive rebound goes to Jamie Borman2-9
16:23Northern IowaElmer Blunt blows the layup but he's fouled by Lester Brooks - foul #1 on Lester Brooks, team foul #32-9
16:23Northern IowaElmer Blunt misses the 1st free throw2-9
16:23Northern IowaElmer Blunt makes the 2nd free throw3-9
16:12Illinois StateEric Nagle's layup is rejected by Bruce Steadman3-9
16:11Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Elmer Blunt3-9
15:56Northern IowaAngel Russo drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Jamie Borman6-9
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Jamie Borman (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Elmer Blunt (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Bruce Steadman (fresh)
 C - Jim James (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Lester Brooks (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kevin Kovach (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Eric Nagle (fairly fresh)
 
15:37Illinois StateFrank Littell drills a shot near the basket set up by Kevin Kovach6-11
15:20Northern IowaJamie Borman is open and scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Angel Russo8-11
14:51Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing8-14
14:36Northern IowaJim James makes the shot from the baseline10-14
14:23Illinois StateLester Brooks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds10-14
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ernesto Gutierrez (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF), George Tanner (PF), Robert Wheless (C)
Angel Russo, Jamie Borman, Elmer Blunt, Bruce Steadman, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Pierce (PG), Sean Smith (SG), Anthony Fujii (SF), Lynn Levell (PF), William Lofgren (C)
Frank Littell, Lester Brooks, Xiaoping Chu, Kevin Kovach, Eric Nagle
 
13:59Northern Iowa3 seconds is called on George Tanner10-14
13:41Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren makes the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Richard Pierce10-16
13:39Northern IowaSean Smith steals it from Rafael Ressler in the backcourt10-16
13:23Illinois StateSean Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds10-16
SubsNorthern Iowa
Elmer Blunt (SF)
Rafael Ressler
 
SubsIllinois State 
13:07Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez misses the easy layup10-16
13:06Illinois StateLynn Levell grabs the board10-16
13:00Illinois StateRichard Pierce hits a runner from the right block on a great pass from Sean Smith10-18
12:46Northern IowaRichard Davis scores on a runner from the baseline set up by George Tanner12-18
12:23Illinois StateAnthony Fujii hits a 3 pointer from the left corner12-21
12:21Northern IowaRobert Wheless is hacked by Richard Pierce in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Pierce, team foul #412-21
SubsNorthern Iowa
Angel Russo (PG), Jamie Borman (SG), Bruce Steadman (PF)
Ernesto Gutierrez, Richard Davis, Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Lester Brooks (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Kevin Kovach (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Richard Pierce, Sean Smith, Anthony Fujii, Lynn Levell, William Lofgren
 
12:13Northern IowaEric Nagle denies the turnaround by Bruce Steadman12-21
12:11Illinois StateKevin Kovach snags the defensive board12-21
11:58Illinois StateKevin Kovach is denied on a layup by Elmer Blunt12-21
11:56Illinois StateKevin Kovach gets the offensive rebound12-21
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jamie Borman (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Elmer Blunt (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Bruce Steadman (fresh)
 C - George Tanner (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Lester Brooks (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kevin Kovach (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Eric Nagle (fresh)
 
11:45Illinois StateLester Brooks drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Frank Littell12-24
11:26Northern IowaElmer Blunt makes the driving attempt from the right block set up by Jamie Borman14-24
11:19Illinois StateFrank Littell loses the ball out of bounds14-24
SubsNorthern Iowa
Richard Davis (SF), Jim James (C)
Elmer Blunt, George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Ralph Evans (SF)
Frank Littell, Xiaoping Chu
 
10:50Northern IowaBruce Steadman hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from the left side14-24
10:48Northern IowaAngel Russo tips it back up and in16-24
10:34Illinois StateKevin Kovach scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Sean Smith16-27
10:32Northern IowaSean Smith picks off the pass by Richard Davis in the backcourt16-27
10:29Illinois StateRalph Evans banks in the layup set up by Sean Smith16-29
10:21Northern IowaAngel Russo is wide open but clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing16-29
10:19Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Kevin Kovach16-29
10:09Illinois StateLester Brooks misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Jim James - foul #2 on Jim James, team foul #316-29
SubsNorthern Iowa
Samuel Thomas (PG), Ernesto Gutierrez (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF), Robert Wheless (C)
Angel Russo, Jamie Borman, Bruce Steadman, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Anthony Fujii (PF), William Lofgren (C)
Sean Smith, Ralph Evans, Kevin Kovach, Eric Nagle
 
10:09Illinois StateLester Brooks makes the 1st free throw16-30
10:09Illinois StateLester Brooks makes the 2nd free throw16-31
09:58Northern IowaRobert Wheless misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing16-31
09:57Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren snags the defensive board16-31
09:28Illinois StateXiaoping Chu buries a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Anthony Fujii16-33
09:15Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez misses the lay-in16-33
09:13Northern IowaRobert Wheless tips it but misses16-33
09:12Illinois StateAnthony Fujii grabs the defensive rebound16-33
09:08Illinois StateFrank Littell is fouled in the backcourt by Samuel Thomas - foul #1 on Samuel Thomas, team foul #416-33
SubsNorthern Iowa
Elmer Blunt (SF), George Tanner (PF)
Samuel Thomas, Richard Davis
 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Pierce (SG), Kevin Kovach (PF), Lynn Levell (C)
Lester Brooks, Anthony Fujii, William Lofgren
 
08:49Illinois StateKevin Kovach makes the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Lynn Levell and he's hacked by George Tanner - foul #1 on George Tanner, team foul #516-35
SubsNorthern Iowa
Bruce Steadman (PF)
Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (SG), Ralph Evans (SF)
Frank Littell, Xiaoping Chu
 
08:49Illinois StateKevin Kovach makes the free throw16-36
08:30Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez connects on the jumper near the basket on a great pass from Elmer Blunt and he's fouled by Lynn Levell - foul #1 on Lynn Levell, team foul #518-36
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jamie Borman (SG)
Rafael Ressler
 
SubsIllinois State 
08:30Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez misses the free throw18-36
08:30Illinois StateKevin Kovach snags the defensive board18-36
08:13Illinois StateLynn Levell throws a bad pass out of bounds18-36
SubsNorthern Iowa
Angel Russo (PG)
Ernesto Gutierrez
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Nagle (C)
Lynn Levell
 
08:01Northern IowaAngel Russo can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away18-36
07:59Northern IowaGeorge Tanner snags the offensive board18-36
07:41Northern IowaAngel Russo connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away21-36
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jamie Borman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Elmer Blunt (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Bruce Steadman (fairly fresh)
 C - George Tanner (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Richard Pierce (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Sean Smith (fresh) 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kevin Kovach (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Eric Nagle (fairly fresh)
 
07:27Illinois StateEric Nagle comes up short on the floater from the baseline but he's fouled by Bruce Steadman - foul #1 on Bruce Steadman, team foul #621-36
SubsNorthern Iowa
Richard Davis (SG), Robert Wheless (C)
Jamie Borman, Bruce Steadman
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Anthony Fujii (PF)
Richard Pierce, Ralph Evans, Kevin Kovach
 
07:27Illinois StateEric Nagle makes the 1st free throw21-37
07:27Illinois StateEric Nagle makes the 2nd free throw21-38
07:09Northern IowaRobert Wheless makes the turnaround from the baseline23-38
06:47Illinois StateXiaoping Chu is whistled for traveling23-38
SubsNorthern Iowa
Samuel Thomas (PG), Ernesto Gutierrez (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF)
Angel Russo, Elmer Blunt, George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State
Lester Brooks (SG), William Lofgren (C)
Sean Smith, Eric Nagle
 
06:29Northern IowaRobert Wheless drills a 3 from the left corner26-38
06:21Illinois StateRobert Wheless is called for the reach on Frank Littell - foul #1 on Robert Wheless, team foul #726-38
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jamie Borman (SG), George Tanner (C)
Samuel Thomas, Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Lynn Levell (PF)
Anthony Fujii
 
06:21Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 1st free throw26-39
06:21Illinois StateFrank Littell misses the 2nd free throw26-39
06:21Northern IowaRafael Ressler snags the defensive board26-39
06:01Northern IowaRichard Davis throws it down set up by Jamie Borman and he's hacked by Lester Brooks - foul #2 on Lester Brooks, team foul #628-39
SubsNorthern Iowa 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Pierce (PG), David Weaver (SG), Kevin Kovach (PF)
Frank Littell, Lester Brooks, William Lofgren
 
06:01Northern IowaRichard Davis makes the free throw29-39
05:47Illinois StateRichard Pierce clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away29-39
05:46Northern IowaThe rebound goes to George Tanner29-39
05:39Northern IowaRafael Ressler buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from George Tanner31-39
05:28Illinois StateLynn Levell misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing31-39
05:26Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Jamie Borman31-39
05:21Northern IowaJamie Borman makes the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Ernesto Gutierrez34-39
05:15Illinois StateRichard Pierce hits the front of the rim on the floater in the lane34-39
05:13Northern IowaRichard Davis snags the defensive board34-39
04:57Northern IowaJamie Borman lays it in on a nice dish by Rafael Ressler and the foul's on David Weaver - foul #1 on David Weaver, team foul #736-39
SubsNorthern Iowa
Angel Russo (PG), Elmer Blunt (SF), Bruce Steadman (PF)
Ernesto Gutierrez, Rafael Ressler, Richard Davis
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Sean Smith (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), William Lofgren (C)
Richard Pierce, David Weaver, Xiaoping Chu, Lynn Levell
 
04:57Northern IowaJamie Borman makes the free throw37-39
04:50Illinois StateSean Smith is fouled on the floor by Elmer Blunt - foul #1 on Elmer Blunt, team foul #837-39
SubsNorthern Iowa
Robert Wheless (C)
George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State 
04:50Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 1st free throw37-40
04:50Illinois StateSean Smith misses the 2nd free throw37-40
04:50Northern IowaJamie Borman pulls down the rebound37-40
04:48Northern IowaAngel Russo loses the dribble to Frank Littell in the backcourt37-40
04:47Illinois StateFrank Littell banks in the layup37-42
04:30Northern IowaRalph Evans is called for the reach on Elmer Blunt - foul #1 on Ralph Evans, team foul #837-42
SubsNorthern Iowa 
SubsIllinois State
Anthony Fujii (PF)
Kevin Kovach
 
04:30Northern IowaElmer Blunt makes the 1st free throw38-42
04:30Northern IowaElmer Blunt makes the 2nd free throw39-42
04:07Illinois StateFrank Littell knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Ralph Evans39-44
03:56Northern IowaAngel Russo connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane41-44
03:39Illinois StateSean Smith misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing41-44
03:37Northern IowaRobert Wheless gets the rebound41-44
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jamie Borman (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Elmer Blunt (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Bruce Steadman (fairly fresh)
 C - Robert Wheless (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Sean Smith (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Anthony Fujii (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 C - William Lofgren (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:30Northern IowaRalph Evans takes the ball from Jamie Borman in the backcourt41-44
03:28Illinois StateSean Smith can't finish the layup41-44
03:26Northern IowaBruce Steadman gets the rebound41-44
03:14Northern IowaFrank Littell picks off the pass by Elmer Blunt41-44
02:52Illinois StateSean Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner41-44
02:50Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Robert Wheless41-44
02:43Northern IowaAngel Russo can't connect on an uncontested 3 pointer from the right corner41-44
02:42Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren pulls down the rebound41-44
02:27Illinois StateAnthony Fujii drills a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Sean Smith41-46
02:08Northern IowaElmer Blunt connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane43-46
01:58Illinois StateSean Smith is whistled for a carry43-46
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ernesto Gutierrez (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF), George Tanner (PF), Jim James (C)
Angel Russo, Jamie Borman, Elmer Blunt, Bruce Steadman, Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Pierce (PG), Lester Brooks (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Kevin Kovach (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Frank Littell, Sean Smith, Ralph Evans, Anthony Fujii, William Lofgren
 
01:35Northern IowaRichard Davis drills a jumpshot from the left side set up by Rafael Ressler45-46
01:12Illinois StateLester Brooks misses the 3 from the right corner45-46
01:11Illinois StateKevin Kovach tips it back up and in45-48
00:51Northern IowaRafael Ressler throws a bad pass out of bounds45-48
00:36Illinois StateXiaoping Chu is whistled for traveling45-48
SubsNorthern Iowa
Samuel Thomas (PG), Elmer Blunt (SF)
Rafael Ressler, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
David Weaver (PG), Lynn Levell (C)
Richard Pierce, Eric Nagle
 
00:14Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from the left corner45-48
00:12Northern IowaGeorge Tanner grabs the offensive rebound45-48
00:04Northern IowaXiaoping Chu steps in front of the Ernesto Gutierrez pass45-48
00:00Illinois StateXiaoping Chu misses badly on a halfcourt shot45-48
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jamie Borman (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Elmer Blunt (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Bruce Steadman (fresh)
 C - Jim James (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Lester Brooks (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Kevin Kovach (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Eric Nagle (fresh) 2 pts.
 
20:00Northern IowaElmer Blunt inbounds the ball45-48
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:55Northern IowaFrank Littell steals the ball from Elmer Blunt in the backcourt45-48
19:52Illinois StateLester Brooks lays it up and in on a great pass from Frank Littell45-50
19:23Northern IowaJim James is open but comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Eric Nagle - foul #1 on Eric Nagle, team foul #145-50
19:23Northern IowaJim James makes the 1st free throw46-50
19:23Northern IowaJim James makes the 2nd free throw47-50
19:07Illinois StateXiaoping Chu is denied on a layup by Elmer Blunt47-50
19:05Illinois StateEric Nagle tips it home47-52
18:51Northern IowaBruce Steadman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds47-52
SubsNorthern Iowa
George Tanner (C)
Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State 
18:26Illinois StateLester Brooks misses short on a fadeaway from the left side47-52
18:24Northern IowaThe rebound goes to George Tanner47-52
18:12Northern IowaElmer Blunt drills a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Jamie Borman49-52
18:04Illinois StateEric Nagle knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Frank Littell49-54
17:59Northern IowaLester Brooks picks off the pass by Jamie Borman in the backcourt49-54
17:44Illinois StateFrank Littell drills a shot near the basket49-56
17:25Northern IowaAngel Russo loses the dribble to Kevin Kovach49-56
17:01Illinois StateKevin Kovach's pass is off the mark and out of bounds49-56
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ernesto Gutierrez (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF), Robert Wheless (PF), Jim James (C)
Angel Russo, Jamie Borman, Elmer Blunt, Bruce Steadman, George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Pierce (PG), Sean Smith (SG), Anthony Fujii (SF), Lynn Levell (PF), William Lofgren (C)
Frank Littell, Lester Brooks, Xiaoping Chu, Kevin Kovach, Eric Nagle
 
16:49Northern IowaRafael Ressler drills a shot in the lane and he's fouled by Lynn Levell - foul #2 on Lynn Levell, team foul #251-56
16:49Northern IowaRafael Ressler makes the free throw52-56
16:34Illinois StateRichard Pierce hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing52-59
16:19Northern IowaRafael Ressler misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner52-59
16:17Northern IowaRichard Davis grabs the offensive rebound52-59
16:07Northern IowaSean Smith is called for the reach on Richard Davis - foul #1 on Sean Smith, team foul #352-59
SubsNorthern Iowa 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SF)
Lynn Levell
 
15:57Northern IowaJim James is open and scores on a driving attempt in the paint set up by Rafael Ressler54-59
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Ernesto Gutierrez (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Davis (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Rafael Ressler (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Robert Wheless (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Jim James (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Richard Pierce (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Sean Smith (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Anthony Fujii (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - William Lofgren (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:41Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren lays it up and in54-61
15:39Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez is hacked by Ralph Evans in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ralph Evans, team foul #454-61
SubsNorthern Iowa
Samuel Thomas (PG), Jamie Borman (SG), Elmer Blunt (SF), George Tanner (C)
Ernesto Gutierrez, Rafael Ressler, Robert Wheless, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
David Weaver (SG), Kevin Kovach (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Richard Pierce, Anthony Fujii, William Lofgren
 
15:19Northern IowaJamie Borman makes the turnaround from the right block set up by Samuel Thomas and the foul's on David Weaver - foul #2 on David Weaver, team foul #556-61
SubsNorthern Iowa
Bruce Steadman (PF)
Richard Davis
 
SubsIllinois State
Lester Brooks (SG)
Sean Smith
 
15:19Northern IowaJamie Borman misses the free throw56-61
15:19Illinois StateKevin Kovach gets the rebound56-61
15:11Illinois StateBruce Steadman steals it from Eric Nagle56-61
15:06Northern IowaSamuel Thomas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt56-61
14:46Illinois StateEric Nagle makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line56-63
14:29Northern IowaSamuel Thomas makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jamie Borman59-63
14:12Illinois StateLester Brooks can't connect on a turnaround in the paint59-63
14:10Illinois StateEric Nagle tips it home59-65
14:06Northern IowaJamie Borman is whistled for traveling59-65
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ernesto Gutierrez (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF), Robert Wheless (C)
Samuel Thomas, Jamie Borman, Elmer Blunt, George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Richard Pierce (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Lynn Levell (PF), William Lofgren (C)
David Weaver, Lester Brooks, Ralph Evans, Kevin Kovach, Eric Nagle
 
13:50Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren misses the fadeaway from the left block but he's hacked by Robert Wheless - foul #2 on Robert Wheless, team foul #159-65
SubsNorthern Iowa
Angel Russo (PG)
Bruce Steadman
 
SubsIllinois State 
13:50Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren makes the 1st free throw59-66
13:50Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren misses the 2nd free throw59-66
13:50Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Robert Wheless59-66
13:47Northern IowaAngel Russo is hacked by Xiaoping Chu in the backcourt - foul #1 on Xiaoping Chu, team foul #659-66
SubsNorthern Iowa 
SubsIllinois State
Anthony Fujii (C)
William Lofgren
 
13:32Northern IowaRafael Ressler misses short on a fadeaway in the lane59-66
13:31Illinois StateLynn Levell pulls down the rebound59-66
13:07Illinois StateXiaoping Chu misses badly on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Rafael Ressler - foul #1 on Rafael Ressler, team foul #259-66
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jim James (C)
Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (SG), William Lofgren (C)
Richard Pierce, Lynn Levell
 
13:07Illinois StateXiaoping Chu makes the 1st free throw59-67
13:07Illinois StateXiaoping Chu makes the 2nd free throw59-68
12:51Northern IowaAngel Russo scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner62-68
12:31Illinois StateThe jump hook by William Lofgren is blocked by Jim James62-68
12:29Northern IowaJim James gets the rebound62-68
12:10Northern IowaRafael Ressler loses the dribble to Frank Littell62-68
11:54Illinois StateXiaoping Chu misses badly on a runner from the right block62-68
11:53Northern IowaJim James pulls down the rebound62-68
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ernesto Gutierrez (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Rafael Ressler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Richard Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Jim James (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl.
 SG - Sean Smith (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Anthony Fujii (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - William Lofgren (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:48Northern IowaAngel Russo is fouled in the backcourt by Frank Littell - foul #2 on Frank Littell, team foul #762-68
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jamie Borman (SG), Elmer Blunt (SF), Bruce Steadman (PF), George Tanner (C)
Ernesto Gutierrez, Rafael Ressler, Richard Davis, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
Lester Brooks (SG), Richard Pierce (SF), Kevin Kovach (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Frank Littell, Xiaoping Chu, Anthony Fujii, William Lofgren
 
11:48Northern IowaAngel Russo misses the 1st free throw62-68
11:48Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Kevin Kovach62-68
11:35Illinois StateKevin Kovach connects on the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Lester Brooks62-70
11:30Northern IowaSean Smith takes the ball from George Tanner in the backcourt62-70
11:28Illinois StateSean Smith misses the lay-in62-70
11:27Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Jamie Borman62-70
11:12Northern IowaBruce Steadman buries a runner from close range on a nice dish by Angel Russo and the foul's on Kevin Kovach - foul #2 on Kevin Kovach, team foul #864-70
SubsNorthern Iowa
Samuel Thomas (PG)
Angel Russo
 
SubsIllinois State
David Weaver (PG), Lynn Levell (C)
Sean Smith, Eric Nagle
 
11:12Northern IowaBruce Steadman misses the free throw64-70
11:12Illinois StateKevin Kovach grabs the defensive rebound64-70
10:56Illinois StateGeorge Tanner is called for the reach on Lester Brooks - foul #2 on George Tanner, team foul #364-70
SubsNorthern Iowa
Robert Wheless (C)
Bruce Steadman
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SF)
Richard Pierce
 
10:48Illinois StateDavid Weaver hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line64-70
10:46Northern IowaThe rebound goes to George Tanner64-70
10:31Northern IowaJamie Borman is fouled on the floor by Ralph Evans - foul #3 on Ralph Evans, team foul #964-70
SubsNorthern Iowa 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Nagle (C)
Lynn Levell
 
10:31Northern IowaJamie Borman makes the 1st free throw65-70
10:31Northern IowaJamie Borman makes the 2nd free throw66-70
10:12Illinois StateEric Nagle lays it in on a nice dish by Lester Brooks66-72
09:58Northern IowaElmer Blunt misses the wide open jumpshot from the free throw line66-72
09:56Northern IowaThe offensive rebound goes to Jamie Borman66-72
09:51Northern IowaElmer Blunt comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner66-72
09:50Northern IowaJamie Borman grabs the offensive board66-72
09:38Northern IowaRobert Wheless is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Robert Wheless, team foul #466-72
SubsNorthern Iowa
Thomas Jones (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Bruce Steadman (PF), Jim James (C)
Samuel Thomas, Jamie Borman, George Tanner, Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Richard Pierce (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), William Lofgren (C)
David Weaver, Lester Brooks, Ralph Evans, Eric Nagle
 
09:15Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Thomas Jones - foul #1 on Thomas Jones, team foul #566-72
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ernesto Gutierrez (PG)
Thomas Jones
 
SubsIllinois State 
09:15Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren makes the 1st free throw66-73
09:15Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren misses the 2nd free throw66-73
09:15Northern IowaBruce Steadman snags the defensive board66-73
09:13Northern IowaKevin Kovach is called for the reach on Richard Davis in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kevin Kovach, team foul #1066-73
09:13Northern IowaRichard Davis makes the 1st free throw67-73
09:13Northern IowaRichard Davis misses the 2nd free throw67-73
09:13Illinois StateKevin Kovach pulls down the rebound67-73
08:56Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren lays it up and in67-75
08:40Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez connects on the jumper from the right wing set up by Richard Davis69-75
08:32Illinois StateRichard Pierce is called for traveling69-75
SubsNorthern Iowa
Thomas Jones (PG), Rafael Ressler (SF)
Richard Davis, Elmer Blunt
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Lester Brooks (SG), Lynn Levell (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Frank Littell, Richard Pierce, Kevin Kovach, William Lofgren
 
08:13Northern IowaRafael Ressler blows the dunk69-75
08:11Illinois StateLynn Levell grabs the defensive rebound69-75
07:52Illinois StateXiaoping Chu comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing69-75
07:51Illinois StateLynn Levell grabs the offensive rebound69-75
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Thomas Jones (fresh)
 SG - Ernesto Gutierrez (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Rafael Ressler (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Bruce Steadman (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Jim James (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Lester Brooks (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Lynn Levell (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Eric Nagle (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:45Illinois StateLester Brooks comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner69-75
07:44Northern IowaBruce Steadman grabs the defensive rebound69-75
07:28Northern IowaRafael Ressler clanks a 3 pointer from straight away69-75
07:26Illinois StateLynn Levell grabs the board69-75
07:12Illinois StateEric Nagle misses badly on a runner from the right block69-75
07:11Northern IowaRafael Ressler grabs the board69-75
07:07Northern IowaThomas Jones knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Ernesto Gutierrez72-75
06:53Illinois StateLester Brooks is whistled for a carry72-75
SubsNorthern Iowa
Angel Russo (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Elmer Blunt (SF), George Tanner (PF), Robert Wheless (C)
Thomas Jones, Ernesto Gutierrez, Rafael Ressler, Bruce Steadman, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Richard Pierce (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), Kevin Kovach (PF), Anthony Fujii (C)
Sean Smith, Lester Brooks, Xiaoping Chu, Lynn Levell, Eric Nagle
 
06:38Northern IowaRichard Davis connects on the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Angel Russo74-75
06:29Illinois StateAnthony Fujii scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Richard Pierce74-77
06:06Northern IowaRobert Wheless is wide open but clanks a jump hook from the left block74-77
06:04Illinois StateAnthony Fujii snags the defensive board74-77
05:46Illinois StateFrank Littell can't finish the layup but he's hacked by George Tanner - foul #3 on George Tanner, team foul #674-77
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jamie Borman (SG)
Elmer Blunt
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), William Lofgren (C)
Richard Pierce, Ralph Evans, Anthony Fujii
 
05:46Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 1st free throw74-78
05:46Illinois StateFrank Littell misses the 2nd free throw74-78
05:46Northern IowaGeorge Tanner grabs the board74-78
05:39Northern IowaXiaoping Chu is called for the reach on Angel Russo in the backcourt - foul #2 on Xiaoping Chu, team foul #1174-78
SubsNorthern Iowa
Elmer Blunt (SF)
Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
David Weaver (SG)
Frank Littell
 
05:39Northern IowaAngel Russo misses the 1st free throw74-78
05:39Northern IowaAngel Russo makes the 2nd free throw75-78
05:24Illinois StateKevin Kovach hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane75-78
05:23Illinois StateDavid Weaver grabs the offensive board75-78
05:16Illinois StateKevin Kovach hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Richard Davis - foul #1 on Richard Davis, team foul #775-78
SubsNorthern Iowa
Samuel Thomas (PG)
Angel Russo
 
SubsIllinois State 
05:16Illinois StateKevin Kovach makes the 1st free throw75-79
05:16Illinois StateKevin Kovach makes the 2nd free throw75-80
05:02Northern IowaJamie Borman misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by David Weaver - foul #3 on David Weaver, team foul #1275-80
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jim James (C)
George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State
Lester Brooks (SG)
David Weaver
 
05:02Northern IowaJamie Borman makes the 1st free throw76-80
05:02Northern IowaJamie Borman misses the 2nd free throw76-80
05:02Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren grabs the board76-80
04:44Illinois StateWilliam Lofgren knocks in the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Lester Brooks76-82
04:18Northern IowaElmer Blunt can't connect on an uncontested 3 from straight away76-82
04:16Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Kevin Kovach76-82
03:58Illinois StateSean Smith is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Sean Smith, team foul #1376-82
SubsNorthern Iowa
Angel Russo (PG), Ernesto Gutierrez (SG), Rafael Ressler (SF), Bruce Steadman (PF), Robert Wheless (C)
Samuel Thomas, Jamie Borman, Elmer Blunt, Richard Davis, Jim James
 
SubsIllinois State
Frank Littell (PG), Richard Pierce (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), Anthony Fujii (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Sean Smith, Lester Brooks, Xiaoping Chu, Kevin Kovach, William Lofgren
 
03:56Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Pierce - foul #2 on Richard Pierce, team foul #1476-82
03:56Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez makes the 1st free throw77-82
03:56Northern IowaErnesto Gutierrez makes the 2nd free throw78-82
03:47Illinois StateEric Nagle misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Rafael Ressler - foul #2 on Rafael Ressler, team foul #878-82
SubsNorthern Iowa
George Tanner (PF)
Bruce Steadman
 
SubsIllinois State 
03:47Illinois StateEric Nagle makes the 1st free throw78-83
03:47Illinois StateEric Nagle makes the 2nd free throw78-84
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Angel Russo (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ernesto Gutierrez (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Rafael Ressler (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - George Tanner (fresh) 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Robert Wheless (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Frank Littell (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl.
 SG - Richard Pierce (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Anthony Fujii (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Eric Nagle (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:21Northern IowaAngel Russo misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away78-84
03:19Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Ralph Evans78-84
03:13Illinois StateFrank Littell's pass is intercepted by Rafael Ressler78-84
03:10Northern IowaRafael Ressler banks in the layup80-84
02:47Illinois StateFrank Littell's layup is rejected by George Tanner80-84
02:46Illinois StateRalph Evans tips it in80-86
02:46Northern IowaNorthern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)80-86
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jamie Borman (SG), Richard Davis (PF)
Ernesto Gutierrez, Robert Wheless
 
SubsIllinois State
Lester Brooks (SG), Lynn Levell (PF)
Ralph Evans, Eric Nagle
 
02:28Northern IowaLynn Levell blocks the short jumper by Jamie Borman80-86
02:27Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Lynn Levell80-86
02:27Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)80-86
SubsNorthern Iowa
Elmer Blunt (SF), Bruce Steadman (PF)
Rafael Ressler, Richard Davis
 
SubsIllinois State
Xiaoping Chu (SF), Kevin Kovach (PF), Eric Nagle (C)
Richard Pierce, Lynn Levell, Anthony Fujii
 
02:09Illinois StateKevin Kovach blows the layup80-86
02:08Northern IowaGeorge Tanner pulls down the rebound80-86
02:05Northern IowaFrank Littell is called for the reach on Angel Russo in the backcourt - foul #3 on Frank Littell, team foul #1580-86
02:05Northern IowaAngel Russo misses the 1st free throw80-86
02:05Northern IowaAngel Russo makes the 2nd free throw81-86
01:42Illinois StateXiaoping Chu lays it up and in set up by Frank Littell81-88
01:39Northern IowaFrank Littell is called for the reach on Jamie Borman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Frank Littell, team foul #1681-88
SubsNorthern Iowa
Jim James (C)
George Tanner
 
SubsIllinois State 
01:39Northern IowaJamie Borman misses the 1st free throw81-88
01:39Northern IowaJamie Borman misses the 2nd free throw81-88
01:39Illinois StateXiaoping Chu gets the rebound81-88
01:10Illinois StateJamie Borman is called for the reach on Lester Brooks - foul #1 on Jamie Borman, team foul #981-88
01:10Illinois StateLester Brooks misses the 1st free throw81-88
01:10Northern IowaBruce Steadman pulls down the rebound81-88
00:42Northern IowaJamie Borman throws a bad pass out of bounds81-88
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:41Illinois StateXiaoping Chu is fouled in the backcourt by Angel Russo - foul #2 on Angel Russo, team foul #1081-88
SubsNorthern Iowa 
SubsIllinois State
Lynn Levell (C)
Eric Nagle
 
00:41Illinois StateXiaoping Chu makes the 1st free throw81-89
00:41Illinois StateXiaoping Chu makes the 2nd free throw81-90
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:35Northern IowaJamie Borman misses long on a 3 from the right wing81-90
00:34Illinois StateFrank Littell grabs the board81-90
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:33Illinois StateFrank Littell is hacked by Angel Russo in the backcourt - foul #3 on Angel Russo, team foul #1181-90
00:33Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 1st free throw81-91
00:33Illinois StateFrank Littell makes the 2nd free throw81-92
00:27Northern IowaAngel Russo hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing81-92
00:26Illinois StateXiaoping Chu grabs the board81-92
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:00Illinois StateFrank Littell runs out the clock81-92