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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Naismith
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 10/10/2025
62
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 37 25 62
Illinois State 32 43 75
75
Western Kentucky (7-21, 5-11)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoel Johnson 21 4-7 0-1 0-0 2 5 0 1 1 1 3 8
pfKevin Stern 26 3-6 1-2 1-2 4 8 0 2 1 1 2 8
sfJohn Alter 20 2-4 0-0 2-2 1 4 1 4 0 0 1 6
sgStephen Wright 22 5-9 3-5 1-4 0 1 1 4 0 0 2 14
pgJake Fischer 25 2-5 2-4 0-0 0 0 9 1 0 0 2 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRafael Willison 19 1-3 0-1 0-0 4 10 0 2 0 3 0 2
sgJoe Newman 18 2-5 1-3 1-2 0 1 1 3 1 0 4 6
pgSean Donnellan 16 2-5 1-2 1-2 1 3 1 2 2 0 4 6
sgJames Knox 15 1-4 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4 2
pfKenny Lund 14 1-3 1-1 1-4 1 5 1 1 0 0 1 4
sfDarrell Dawkins 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
pfCharles Peters 1 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 23-52 9-21 7-16 13 39 16 22 5 5 23 62
Percentages   .442 .429 .438                

Illinois State (17-11, 9-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPete White 18 0-4 0-0 0-0 1 4 1 0 1 1 3 0
pfJames Haynes 21 2-7 1-4 2-4 2 4 2 1 0 0 1 7
sfXiaoping Chu 23 3-4 2-3 0-0 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 8
sgAdam Shaw 23 2-6 0-2 6-6 0 1 0 4 1 0 4 10
pgSean Smith 21 8-11 2-4 2-4 2 2 5 0 3 0 4 20
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgFrancis Tarr 19 4-8 1-3 4-4 2 3 1 2 0 0 1 13
sfRalph Evans 18 2-4 0-1 2-2 1 4 3 1 0 0 1 6
pfLarry Furlow 16 0-3 0-1 1-2 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 1
sfRobert Young 15 1-5 1-3 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 3
pfWilliam Bonham 13 3-4 0-1 1-2 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 7
pfGary Ansell 13 0-4 0-2 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0
Totals 200 25-60 7-24 18-24 12 33 13 10 7 2 16 75
Percentages   .417 .292 .750                

WKU
37
14-25
5-11
4-12
6
21
12
10
2
4
9
16
7
10
3
15
25
9-27
4-10
3-4
7
18
4
12
3
1
14
6
2
6
0
5
62
23-52
9-21
7-16
13
39
16
22
5
5
23
22
9
16
3
20
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
32
12-31
3-10
5-10
7
16
6
6
4
1
10
14
10
7
4
14
43
13-29
4-14
13-14
5
17
7
4
3
1
6
10
14
2
5
16
75
25-60
7-24
18-24
12
33
13
10
7
2
16
24
24
9
9
30
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Sean Smith Illinois State
20 Points, 5 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fresh)
 SG - Stephen Wright (fresh)
 SF - John Alter (fresh)
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh)
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh)
 SG - Adam Shaw (fresh)
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh)
 PF - James Haynes (fresh)
 C - Pete White (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyJoel Johnson wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:43Western KentuckyStephen Wright is fouled on the floor by Adam Shaw - foul #1 on Adam Shaw, team foul #10-0
19:34Western KentuckyStephen Wright is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Stephen Wright, team foul #10-0
19:11Illinois StateSean Smith connects on the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by James Haynes0-2
18:45Western KentuckyJoel Johnson loses the dribble to Sean Smith0-2
18:42Illinois StateSean Smith hits the finger roll0-4
18:39Western KentuckyJake Fischer is fouled in the backcourt by Sean Smith - foul #1 on Sean Smith, team foul #20-4
18:29Western KentuckyStephen Wright knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Jake Fischer3-4
18:10Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses badly on a jumper from the left side3-4
18:09Illinois StateJames Haynes pulls down the offensive rebound3-4
17:46Illinois StateJames Haynes misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away3-4
17:44Western KentuckyStephen Wright snags the defensive board3-4
17:30Western KentuckyJoel Johnson drills a driving attempt from close range set up by John Alter5-4
17:03Illinois StateJames Haynes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner5-4
17:01Illinois StateJames Haynes grabs the offensive rebound5-4
16:46Illinois StatePete White clanks a fadeaway from the left wing5-4
16:45Illinois StateXiaoping Chu snags the offensive board5-4
16:37Illinois StateXiaoping Chu hits a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Sean Smith5-7
16:35Western KentuckyJohn Alter's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt5-7
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), Joe Newman (SG), James Knox (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Kenny Lund (C)
Jake Fischer, Stephen Wright, John Alter, Kevin Stern, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (SG), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Adam Shaw, James Haynes, Pete White
 
16:15Illinois StateSean Smith comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by James Knox - foul #1 on James Knox, team foul #25-7
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SF)
Xiaoping Chu
 
16:15Illinois StateSean Smith misses the 1st free throw5-7
16:15Illinois StateSean Smith misses the 2nd free throw5-7
16:15Western KentuckyRafael Willison gets the rebound5-7
16:08Western KentuckySean Donnellan makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Kenny Lund8-7
16:01Illinois StateSean Smith knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Ralph Evans8-10
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Sean Donnellan (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Joe Newman (fresh)
 SF - James Knox (fresh)
 PF - Rafael Willison (fresh)
 C - Kenny Lund (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Francis Tarr (fresh)
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh)
 PF - Larry Furlow (fresh)
 C - William Bonham (fresh)
 
15:35Western KentuckyKenny Lund throws a bad pass out of bounds8-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kevin Stern (PF)
Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG)
Sean Smith
 
15:33Illinois StateSean Donnellan takes the ball from Francis Tarr in the backcourt8-10
15:12Western KentuckyJames Knox banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from Joe Newman10-10
15:03Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses the 3 pointer from the right corner10-10
15:01Western KentuckyRafael Willison grabs the board10-10
14:37Western KentuckyKevin Stern comes up short on the runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Larry Furlow - foul #1 on Larry Furlow, team foul #310-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), John Alter (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Sean Donnellan, Joe Newman, James Knox, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Francis Tarr, Ralph Evans, Larry Furlow, William Bonham
 
14:37Western KentuckyKevin Stern misses the 1st free throw10-10
14:37Western KentuckyKevin Stern makes the 2nd free throw11-10
14:14Illinois StateSean Smith misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing11-10
14:12Western KentuckyKevin Stern grabs the board11-10
14:07Western KentuckyStephen Wright is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Jake Fischer14-10
13:50Illinois StateJames Haynes comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Kevin Stern - foul #1 on Kevin Stern, team foul #314-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rafael Willison (PF)
Kevin Stern
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SG)
Adam Shaw
 
13:50Illinois StateJames Haynes misses the 1st free throw14-10
13:50Illinois StateJames Haynes misses the 2nd free throw14-10
13:50Western KentuckyJoel Johnson grabs the board14-10
13:48Western KentuckyStephen Wright throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt14-10
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SG)
Robert Young
 
13:38Illinois StateSean Smith scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Ralph Evans14-12
13:21Western KentuckyStephen Wright scores on a floater in the paint on a great pass from Jake Fischer and the foul's on Ralph Evans - foul #1 on Ralph Evans, team foul #416-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joe Newman (SF), Kenny Lund (C)
John Alter, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (SG)
Ralph Evans
 
13:21Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses the free throw16-12
13:21Illinois StateXiaoping Chu pulls down the rebound16-12
13:10Illinois StateJoe Newman is called for the reach on Sean Smith - foul #1 on Joe Newman, team foul #416-12
13:02Illinois StateFrancis Tarr lays it up and in set up by Sean Smith16-14
12:47Western KentuckyKenny Lund misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Pete White - foul #1 on Pete White, team foul #516-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SF), Kevin Stern (PF)
Stephen Wright, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SG), Robert Young (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Sean Smith, Xiaoping Chu, James Haynes, Pete White
 
12:47Western KentuckyKenny Lund misses the 1st free throw16-14
12:47Western KentuckyKenny Lund misses the 2nd free throw16-14
12:47Illinois StateWilliam Bonham pulls down the rebound16-14
12:37Illinois StateRobert Young clanks a 3 from the left wing16-14
12:36Illinois StateRalph Evans snags the offensive board16-14
12:23Illinois StateFrancis Tarr is denied on a layup by Kevin Stern16-14
12:21Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kenny Lund16-14
11:57Western KentuckyJoe Newman clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing16-14
11:55Western KentuckyKenny Lund pulls down the offensive rebound16-14
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - James Knox (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Kenny Lund (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ralph Evans (fresh)
 SF - Robert Young (fresh)
 PF - Larry Furlow (fresh)
 C - William Bonham (fresh)
 
11:38Western KentuckyKenny Lund can't connect on an uncontested floater near the basket16-14
11:36Illinois StateWilliam Bonham gets the rebound16-14
11:21Illinois StateWilliam Bonham knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline set up by Ralph Evans and he's fouled by Jake Fischer - foul #1 on Jake Fischer, team foul #516-16
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), John Alter (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Joel Johnson (C)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, James Knox, Kevin Stern, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Pete White (C)
Francis Tarr, Ralph Evans, Robert Young, Larry Furlow
 
11:21Illinois StateWilliam Bonham makes the free throw16-17
11:02Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the right corner16-17
11:01Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Pete White16-17
10:43Illinois StateXiaoping Chu throws a bad pass out of bounds16-17
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
James Haynes (PF)
William Bonham
 
10:24Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses the fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by Pete White - foul #2 on Pete White, team foul #616-17
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Ansell (C)
Pete White
 
10:24Western KentuckyStephen Wright makes the 1st free throw17-17
10:24Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses the 2nd free throw17-17
10:24Illinois StateGary Ansell grabs the defensive rebound17-17
10:07Illinois StateGary Ansell misses the 3pt shot from straight away17-17
10:06Western KentuckyJohn Alter grabs the board17-17
09:41Western KentuckyStephen Wright is fouled on the floor by Sean Smith - foul #2 on Sean Smith, team foul #717-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), James Knox (SF), Kevin Stern (PF), Kenny Lund (C)
Sean Donnellan, John Alter, Rafael Willison, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (PG), Robert Young (SF), Larry Furlow (C)
Sean Smith, Xiaoping Chu, Gary Ansell
 
09:41Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses the 1st free throw17-17
09:41Western KentuckyKevin Stern pulls down the offensive rebound17-17
09:29Western KentuckyKenny Lund knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Jake Fischer20-17
09:10Illinois StateJames Knox is called for the reach on Robert Young - foul #2 on James Knox, team foul #620-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joe Newman (SG), Darrell Dawkins (SF)
Stephen Wright, James Knox
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG)
Adam Shaw
 
08:48Illinois StateFrancis Tarr is called for a charge - foul #1 on Francis Tarr, team foul #820-17
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Xiaoping Chu (SF), Gary Ansell (C)
Ralph Evans, James Haynes
 
08:45Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins's pass is intercepted by Xiaoping Chu in the backcourt20-17
08:25Illinois StateLarry Furlow misses the shot in the lane20-17
08:23Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Darrell Dawkins20-17
08:04Western KentuckyKevin Stern hits a runner from the right block on a nice dish by Darrell Dawkins22-17
07:42Illinois StateRobert Young clanks a floater from the right side22-17
07:41Illinois StateFrancis Tarr tips it back up and in22-19
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Darrell Dawkins (fresh)
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Kenny Lund (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Robert Young (fairly fresh)
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Larry Furlow (fairly fresh)
 C - Gary Ansell (fresh)
 
07:18Western KentuckyJake Fischer is called for 5 seconds22-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), John Alter (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Joel Johnson (C)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, Darrell Dawkins, Kevin Stern, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), James Haynes (PF), William Bonham (C)
Francis Tarr, Robert Young, Larry Furlow, Gary Ansell
 
07:07Illinois StateAdam Shaw loses the dribble to Sean Donnellan22-19
06:47Western KentuckyJohn Alter misses the lay-in22-19
06:45Western KentuckyJohn Alter tips it home24-19
06:24Illinois StateAdam Shaw travels with the ball24-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kevin Stern (PF)
Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State 
06:11Western KentuckyJoel Johnson knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing set up by Sean Donnellan26-19
05:52Illinois StateWilliam Bonham hits a jumper from the baseline and he's hacked by Joel Johnson - foul #1 on Joel Johnson, team foul #726-21
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Robert Young (SF), Gary Ansell (C)
Ralph Evans, Xiaoping Chu, James Haynes
 
05:52Illinois StateWilliam Bonham misses the free throw26-21
05:52Western KentuckyJoel Johnson grabs the defensive rebound26-21
05:42Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side26-21
05:40Illinois StateAdam Shaw grabs the defensive rebound26-21
05:38Illinois StateFrancis Tarr is fouled in the backcourt by Sean Donnellan - foul #1 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #826-21
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Joe Newman (SG), Rafael Willison (C)
Sean Donnellan, Stephen Wright, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
James Haynes (PF)
William Bonham
 
05:38Illinois StateFrancis Tarr makes the 1st free throw26-22
05:38Illinois StateFrancis Tarr makes the 2nd free throw26-23
05:14Western KentuckyJake Fischer clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner26-23
05:13Western KentuckyKevin Stern grabs the offensive board26-23
05:03Western KentuckyJake Fischer clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing26-23
05:01Illinois StateJames Haynes grabs the defensive rebound26-23
04:44Illinois StateFrancis Tarr scores on a 3 from straight away26-26
04:42Western KentuckyJoe Newman is hacked by Adam Shaw in the backcourt - foul #2 on Adam Shaw, team foul #926-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
Stephen Wright (SG), Kenny Lund (C)
John Alter, Kevin Stern
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (PG), Xiaoping Chu (SF)
Adam Shaw, Robert Young
 
04:42Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 1st free throw27-26
04:42Western KentuckyJoe Newman misses the 2nd free throw27-26
04:42Illinois StateRalph Evans pulls down the rebound27-26
04:33Illinois StateFrancis Tarr misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing27-26
04:32Western KentuckyKenny Lund pulls down the rebound27-26
04:27Western KentuckyJoe Newman misses the shot from the right side27-26
04:26Western KentuckyRafael Willison pulls down the offensive rebound27-26
04:15Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Jake Fischer30-26
04:00Illinois StateRafael Willison swats the shot by Ralph Evans30-26
03:58Western KentuckyRafael Willison grabs the defensive rebound30-26
03:42Western KentuckyRafael Willison hits a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Jake Fischer32-26
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fairly fresh) 6 ast.
 SG - Stephen Wright (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Rafael Willison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Kenny Lund (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 SG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Haynes (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Gary Ansell (fairly fresh)
 
03:28Illinois StateJames Haynes's layup is rejected by Rafael Willison32-26
03:26Western KentuckyJoe Newman snags the defensive board32-26
03:11Western KentuckyKenny Lund is hacked by James Haynes - foul #1 on James Haynes, team foul #1032-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), James Knox (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Robert Young (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), Pete White (C)
Ralph Evans, Francis Tarr, Xiaoping Chu, James Haynes, Gary Ansell
 
03:11Western KentuckyKenny Lund misses the 1st free throw32-26
03:11Western KentuckyKenny Lund makes the 2nd free throw33-26
02:55Illinois StatePete White can't connect on a jumpshot from the left side33-26
02:53Illinois StatePete White tips it but misses33-26
02:51Western KentuckySean Donnellan pulls down the rebound33-26
02:47Western KentuckySean Donnellan misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner33-26
02:46Western KentuckyJoel Johnson tips it in35-26
02:33Illinois StateAdam Shaw is hacked by Sean Donnellan - foul #2 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #935-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Alter (SF), Kevin Stern (PF)
Stephen Wright, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State 
02:33Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 1st free throw35-27
02:33Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 2nd free throw35-28
02:23Western KentuckyJohn Alter loses the dribble to Sean Smith35-28
02:19Illinois StateSean Smith lays it up and in35-30
02:14Western KentuckySean Donnellan travels in the backcourt35-30
01:59Illinois StateJoel Johnson swats the layup by Pete White35-30
01:57Illinois StateSean Smith tips it in35-32
01:39Western KentuckyPete White swats the short shot by John Alter35-32
01:38Illinois StatePete White gets the rebound35-32
01:31Illinois StateLarry Furlow misses the dunk attempt35-32
01:29Western KentuckyJohn Alter pulls down the rebound35-32
01:13Western KentuckyKevin Stern scores on a turnaround in the paint set up by James Knox37-32
00:52Illinois StateAdam Shaw loses the ball out of bounds37-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), Darrell Dawkins (SF), Rafael Willison (C)
Sean Donnellan, James Knox, John Alter, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), William Bonham (PF), Gary Ansell (C)
Adam Shaw, Robert Young, Larry Furlow, Pete White
 
00:29Western KentuckySean Smith steals the ball from Rafael Willison37-32
00:05Illinois StateGary Ansell misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing37-32
00:04Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kevin Stern37-32
00:00Western KentuckyKevin Stern comes up short on the halfcourt shot37-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fresh) 6 ast.
 SG - Stephen Wright (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - John Alter (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Haynes (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Pete White (fresh) 3 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateXiaoping Chu inbounds the ball37-32
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
19:43Illinois StateAdam Shaw is called for traveling37-32
19:39Western KentuckyJake Fischer is fouled in the backcourt by Sean Smith - foul #3 on Sean Smith, team foul #137-32
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG)
Sean Smith
 
19:24Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses the jumper from the free throw line37-32
19:23Western KentuckyKevin Stern grabs the offensive rebound37-32
19:03Western KentuckyKevin Stern travels with the ball37-32
18:46Illinois StateAdam Shaw is fouled on the floor by Stephen Wright - foul #2 on Stephen Wright, team foul #137-32
18:37Illinois StateJames Haynes can't connect on a jumper from the left block37-32
18:35Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Xiaoping Chu37-32
18:24Illinois StateJames Haynes hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Kevin Stern - foul #2 on Kevin Stern, team foul #237-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joe Newman (SF), Rafael Willison (C)
John Alter, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SG), Robert Young (SF), Larry Furlow (C)
Adam Shaw, Xiaoping Chu, Pete White
 
18:24Illinois StateJames Haynes makes the 1st free throw37-33
18:24Illinois StateJames Haynes makes the 2nd free throw37-34
18:03Western KentuckyRafael Willison clanks a fadeaway from the right wing37-34
18:01Illinois StateLarry Furlow gets the rebound37-34
17:39Illinois StateJames Haynes hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner37-37
17:21Western KentuckyJoe Newman is whistled for traveling37-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), John Alter (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Jake Fischer, Stephen Wright, Kevin Stern
 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), William Bonham (C)
Francis Tarr, Robert Young, James Haynes
 
17:04Illinois StateWilliam Bonham buries a shot from the left side37-39
16:54Western KentuckyJoe Newman misses short on a 3 from the left corner37-39
16:52Illinois StateRalph Evans gets the rebound37-39
16:39Illinois StateRalph Evans drills a fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by William Bonham37-41
16:30Western KentuckyJoel Johnson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing37-41
16:28Western KentuckyRafael Willison grabs the offensive rebound37-41
16:04Western KentuckyRafael Willison can't connect on a 3 from the right wing37-41
16:03Western KentuckyRafael Willison grabs the offensive rebound37-41
15:48Western KentuckyJoe Newman knocks in the jumpshot from the right side39-41
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Sean Donnellan (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Alter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Rafael Willison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Joel Johnson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Larry Furlow (fairly fresh)
 C - William Bonham (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:32Illinois StateXiaoping Chu is fouled on the floor by John Alter - foul #1 on John Alter, team foul #339-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), James Knox (SF), Kevin Stern (PF), Kenny Lund (C)
Sean Donnellan, Joe Newman, John Alter, Rafael Willison, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Francis Tarr (SG), Robert Young (SF), Gary Ansell (PF), Pete White (C)
Ralph Evans, Adam Shaw, Xiaoping Chu, Larry Furlow, William Bonham
 
15:16Illinois StateSean Smith clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side39-41
15:14Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kenny Lund39-41
15:04Western KentuckyStephen Wright scores on a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Jake Fischer41-41
14:47Illinois StateRobert Young knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner41-44
14:30Western KentuckyStephen Wright can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway from the left side41-44
14:28Illinois StateGary Ansell grabs the defensive rebound41-44
14:04Illinois StateFrancis Tarr misses the easy layup but the foul's on Kenny Lund - foul #1 on Kenny Lund, team foul #441-44
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (SG)
Stephen Wright
 
SubsIllinois State
James Haynes (PF)
Gary Ansell
 
14:04Illinois StateFrancis Tarr makes the 1st free throw41-45
14:04Illinois StateFrancis Tarr makes the 2nd free throw41-46
13:50Western KentuckyKenny Lund misses long on an open jumper from the left wing41-46
13:48Illinois StateRobert Young snags the defensive board41-46
13:44Illinois StateFrancis Tarr connects on the floater from close range on a great pass from James Haynes41-48
13:22Western KentuckySean Donnellan comes up short on the jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Pete White - foul #3 on Pete White, team foul #241-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
Stephen Wright (SG), John Alter (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Charles Peters (C)
Jake Fischer, James Knox, Kevin Stern, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), William Bonham (C)
Francis Tarr, Robert Young, Pete White
 
13:22Western KentuckySean Donnellan makes the 1st free throw42-48
13:22Western KentuckySean Donnellan misses the 2nd free throw42-48
13:22Western KentuckyRafael Willison pulls down the offensive rebound42-48
13:06Western KentuckyCharles Peters misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner42-48
13:05Illinois StateXiaoping Chu gets the rebound42-48
12:36Illinois StateSean Donnellan is called for the reach on Sean Smith - foul #3 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #542-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Joe Newman (SG), Joel Johnson (C)
Sean Donnellan, Stephen Wright, Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (PG)
Sean Smith
 
12:22Illinois StateThe jumper by Adam Shaw is denied by Rafael Willison42-48
12:21Western KentuckyJoel Johnson grabs the defensive rebound42-48
12:18Western KentuckyAdam Shaw picks off the pass by John Alter in the backcourt42-48
12:08Illinois StateJake Fischer is called for the reach on Ralph Evans - foul #2 on Jake Fischer, team foul #642-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SF), Kevin Stern (PF)
John Alter, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Furlow (PF), Gary Ansell (C)
James Haynes, William Bonham
 
11:40Illinois StateKevin Stern steals the ball from Ralph Evans42-48
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fairly fresh) 7 ast.
 SG - Joe Newman (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Knox (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ralph Evans (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Larry Furlow (fresh)
 C - Gary Ansell (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:16Western KentuckyJames Knox misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane42-48
11:14Western KentuckyJoel Johnson tips it home44-48
10:46Illinois StateRalph Evans can't connect on a 3 from the right wing44-48
10:45Western KentuckyKevin Stern gets the rebound44-48
10:32Western KentuckyJake Fischer connects on the 3 from the left corner47-48
10:21Illinois StateAdam Shaw is hacked by Joe Newman - foul #2 on Joe Newman, team foul #747-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), John Alter (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Kenny Lund (C)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, James Knox, Kevin Stern, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Francis Tarr (SF), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Ralph Evans, Xiaoping Chu, Larry Furlow, Gary Ansell
 
10:21Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 1st free throw47-49
10:21Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 2nd free throw47-50
10:11Western KentuckyRafael Willison loses the ball out of bounds47-50
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SF)
Adam Shaw
 
10:09Illinois StateSean Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Sean Donnellan - foul #4 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #847-50
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG)
Sean Donnellan
 
SubsIllinois State 
10:09Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 1st free throw47-51
10:09Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 2nd free throw47-52
09:58Western KentuckyStephen Wright misses short on a 3 from the right corner47-52
09:56Illinois StateJames Haynes gets the rebound47-52
09:31Illinois StateJames Haynes misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner47-52
09:29Illinois StateFrancis Tarr can't tip it in47-52
09:27Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kenny Lund47-52
09:05Western KentuckyJohn Alter is open and buries a shot from the right block set up by Jake Fischer49-52
08:56Illinois StateSean Smith scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Francis Tarr49-54
08:50Western KentuckyJake Fischer is fouled in the backcourt by Sean Smith - foul #4 on Sean Smith, team foul #349-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SF), Kevin Stern (PF)
John Alter, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Xiaoping Chu (SF), William Bonham (PF), Gary Ansell (C)
Sean Smith, James Haynes, Pete White
 
08:44Western KentuckyWilliam Bonham steals it from Stephen Wright49-54
08:37Illinois StateRobert Young comes up short on the jumper from the left wing49-54
08:36Western KentuckyRafael Willison grabs the board49-54
08:29Western KentuckyStephen Wright knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Jake Fischer52-54
08:09Illinois StateRobert Young misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away52-54
08:07Illinois StateXiaoping Chu grabs the offensive board52-54
07:56Illinois StateGary Ansell misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing52-54
07:55Western KentuckyRafael Willison snags the defensive board52-54
07:35Western KentuckyJake Fischer hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing55-54
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (tiring) 6 pts. 9 ast.
 SG - Stephen Wright (fairly fresh) 14 pts.
 SF - James Knox (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Rafael Willison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 9 reb. 3 blk.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Young (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - William Bonham (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Ansell (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:11Illinois StateWilliam Bonham misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing55-54
07:09Western KentuckyRafael Willison snags the defensive board55-54
07:06Western KentuckyRobert Young is called for the reach on Stephen Wright in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Young, team foul #455-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), Joe Newman (SG), John Alter (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Jake Fischer, Stephen Wright, James Knox, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Francis Tarr, Robert Young, Xiaoping Chu, William Bonham, Gary Ansell
 
06:51Western KentuckyJoel Johnson clanks a floater from the free throw line55-54
06:50Illinois StatePete White gets the rebound55-54
06:39Illinois StateSean Smith misses short on a 3 from the right wing55-54
06:38Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kevin Stern55-54
06:34Western KentuckySean Donnellan is called for traveling in the backcourt55-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kenny Lund (PF)
Kevin Stern
 
SubsIllinois State 
06:23Illinois StateJoe Newman steals the ball from James Haynes55-54
06:03Western KentuckyJoe Newman is called for a charge - foul #3 on Joe Newman, team foul #955-54
05:42Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Sean Smith and he's hacked by Joel Johnson - foul #2 on Joel Johnson, team foul #1055-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SF), Kevin Stern (PF)
John Alter, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Furlow (PF)
James Haynes
 
05:42Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the free throw55-57
05:40Western KentuckyJoe Newman throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt55-57
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Ansell (C)
Pete White
 
05:29Illinois StateLarry Furlow misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing55-57
05:27Western KentuckySean Donnellan grabs the defensive rebound55-57
05:12Western KentuckyKevin Stern's floater is tipped away by Gary Ansell55-57
05:10Illinois StateRalph Evans snags the defensive board55-57
04:51Illinois StateJoel Johnson steals the ball from Larry Furlow55-57
04:33Western KentuckyJoel Johnson misses the wide open 3pt jumper from the right corner55-57
04:31Illinois StateLarry Furlow grabs the board55-57
04:23Illinois StateGary Ansell can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away55-57
04:21Western KentuckyJames Knox pulls down the rebound55-57
04:17Western KentuckySean Donnellan misses short on an open shot from the left block55-57
04:15Western KentuckySean Donnellan tips it back up and in57-57
03:54Illinois StateRalph Evans makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Sean Smith57-59
03:39Western KentuckyJames Knox blows the layup57-59
03:37Western KentuckyKevin Stern can't tip it in57-59
03:36Illinois StateLarry Furlow grabs the defensive rebound57-59
03:36Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)57-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Stephen Wright (SG), John Alter (SF), Rafael Willison (C)
Sean Donnellan, Joe Newman, James Knox, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Adam Shaw, Ralph Evans, Larry Furlow, Gary Ansell
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fresh) 6 pts. 9 ast.
 SG - Stephen Wright (fresh) 14 pts.
 SF - John Alter (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Kevin Stern (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Rafael Willison (fresh) 2 pts. 10 reb. 3 blk.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Francis Tarr (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Haynes (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Pete White (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:22Illinois StateXiaoping Chu connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner57-62
03:10Western KentuckyKevin Stern knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Stephen Wright60-62
02:56Illinois StateJames Haynes hits a shot from the baseline60-64
02:54Western KentuckyJohn Alter throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt60-64
02:42Illinois StateXiaoping Chu buries a jumper from close range set up by Pete White60-66
02:40Western KentuckyKevin Stern double dribbles in the backcourt60-66
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kenny Lund (C)
Kevin Stern
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SG)
Sean Smith
 
02:26Illinois StateFrancis Tarr can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner60-66
02:24Illinois StateRobert Young pulls down the offensive rebound60-66
02:24Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)60-66
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kevin Stern (PF), Joel Johnson (C)
Rafael Willison, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG)
Francis Tarr, Robert Young
 
02:14Illinois StateXiaoping Chu can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner60-66
02:12Illinois StateSean Smith snags the offensive board60-66
01:53Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away60-66
01:51Western KentuckyJohn Alter gets the rebound60-66
01:45Western KentuckyStephen Wright loses the dribble to Pete White60-66
01:41Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 3 from the left corner60-69
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
01:29Western KentuckyJohn Alter misses long on a turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Adam Shaw - foul #3 on Adam Shaw, team foul #560-69
01:29Western KentuckyJohn Alter makes the 1st free throw61-69
01:29Western KentuckyJohn Alter makes the 2nd free throw62-69
01:21Illinois StateAdam Shaw knocks in the turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Sean Smith and he's hacked by Joel Johnson - foul #3 on Joel Johnson, team foul #1162-71
01:21Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the free throw62-72
01:17Western KentuckyAdam Shaw is called for the reach on John Alter in the backcourt - foul #4 on Adam Shaw, team foul #662-72
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), Joe Newman (SG), James Knox (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Kenny Lund (C)
Jake Fischer, Stephen Wright, John Alter, Kevin Stern, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Ralph Evans (SG), Robert Young (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, Xiaoping Chu, James Haynes, Pete White
 
01:03Western KentuckyJames Knox can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing62-72
01:01Illinois StateLarry Furlow snags the defensive board62-72
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:54Illinois StateLarry Furlow is hacked by Joe Newman - foul #4 on Joe Newman, team foul #1262-72
00:54Illinois StateLarry Furlow misses the 1st free throw62-72
00:54Illinois StateLarry Furlow makes the 2nd free throw62-73
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky 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) 
00:47Western KentuckySean Donnellan misses short on a shot from the left side62-73
00:46Illinois StateFrancis Tarr snags the defensive board62-73
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:19Illinois StateRalph Evans can't connect on a floater from the right wing but he's hacked by James Knox - foul #3 on James Knox, team foul #1362-73
00:19Illinois StateRalph Evans makes the 1st free throw62-74
00:19Illinois StateRalph Evans makes the 2nd free throw62-75
00:17Western KentuckyJames Knox is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Knox, team foul #1462-75
00:00Illinois StateFrancis Tarr runs out the clock62-75