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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Naismith
Eastern Illinois Sim AI
Murray State Sim AI
Final -
 10/20/2025
84
  1 2 F
Eastern Illinois 44 40 84
Murray State 39 32 71
71
Eastern Illinois (8-20, 3-13)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cKevin Thompson 21 1-3 0-0 4-5 0 3 1 1 0 3 1 6
pfPeter Peirce 19 2-6 0-2 0-0 2 9 2 1 1 0 1 4
sfRoy Johnson 18 3-5 0-0 0-0 2 5 0 1 2 1 2 6
sgJoseph Veiga 19 4-11 2-5 3-3 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 13
pgRichard Roberts 23 3-9 1-5 13-15 0 1 3 1 2 0 3 20
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGregory Mercer 21 3-7 1-3 1-2 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 8
sfLarry Sharp 20 4-7 1-2 2-2 3 6 2 2 0 2 2 11
pfRussell Zinn 17 1-3 0-0 1-2 4 9 2 3 0 1 3 3
sfTimmy Orris 15 5-8 0-0 1-3 4 5 0 1 1 0 2 11
pgWilliam Jackson 14 0-1 0-1 2-2 2 2 4 3 0 0 0 2
pgWilliam Elwell 13 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 1 1 0 1 0 4 0
Totals 200 26-63 5-19 27-34 19 46 16 17 8 9 19 84
Percentages   .413 .263 .794                

Murray State (2-25, 1-15)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTimothy Wolfe 38 3-7 0-1 2-3 2 8 0 3 0 2 5 8
pfJames Paul 35 3-9 1-4 0-0 0 6 2 1 1 0 4 7
sfDan Zarate 24 2-6 1-3 0-2 3 7 1 2 1 0 0 5
sgLee Gardner 14 3-6 0-0 4-4 0 1 2 2 1 0 5 10
pgChristopher Backlund 25 5-11 2-5 7-7 1 5 2 4 3 0 5 19
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgEmerson Willoughby 24 1-5 1-3 1-2 1 1 2 2 2 0 5 4
sgAnthony Glover 21 3-6 2-4 1-2 1 1 0 5 1 0 3 9
sfVern Jin 15 3-5 1-2 1-1 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 8
sfBryan Durham 4 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Totals 200 23-55 8-22 17-23 9 32 10 20 10 2 27 71
Percentages   .418 .364 .739                

EIU
44
14-31
1-4
15-18
10
22
10
11
4
4
10
22
10
14
2
21
40
12-32
4-15
12-16
9
24
6
6
4
5
9
10
12
13
6
14
84
26-63
5-19
27-34
19
46
16
17
8
9
19
32
22
27
8
35
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
MSU
39
13-27
6-11
7-10
4
12
7
13
7
1
14
8
17
4
2
12
32
10-28
2-11
10-13
5
20
3
7
3
1
13
6
5
4
4
10
71
23-55
8-22
17-23
9
32
10
20
10
2
27
14
22
8
6
22
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Richard Roberts Eastern Illinois
20 Points, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Roberts (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Veiga (fresh)
 SF - Roy Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Peter Peirce (fresh)
 C - Kevin Thompson (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Christopher Backlund (fresh)
 SG - Lee Gardner (fresh)
 SF - Dan Zarate (fresh)
 PF - James Paul (fresh)
 C - Timothy Wolfe (fresh)
 
20:00Murray StateJames Paul wins the tip0-0
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:43Murray StateLee Gardner misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side0-0
19:41Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson snags the defensive board0-0
19:39Eastern IllinoisDan Zarate steals it from Richard Roberts in the backcourt0-0
19:20Murray StateLee Gardner knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Christopher Backlund0-2
19:18Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga is fouled in the backcourt by Lee Gardner - foul #1 on Lee Gardner, team foul #10-2
19:05Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga drills a 3pt shot from the right wing3-2
18:48Murray StateLee Gardner's floater is tipped away by Kevin Thompson3-2
18:46Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce gets the rebound3-2
18:42Eastern IllinoisLee Gardner steals the ball from Roy Johnson in the backcourt3-2
18:33Murray StateLee Gardner can't connect on a jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Kevin Thompson - foul #1 on Kevin Thompson, team foul #13-2
18:33Murray StateLee Gardner makes the 1st free throw3-3
18:33Murray StateLee Gardner makes the 2nd free throw3-4
18:14Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson misses the floater from the baseline3-4
18:13Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce tips it back up and in5-4
17:50Murray StateJames Paul is called for a charge - foul #1 on James Paul, team foul #25-4
SubsEastern Illinois
William Elwell (PG), Timmy Orris (SG), Larry Sharp (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF), Russell Zinn (C)
Richard Roberts, Joseph Veiga, Roy Johnson, Peter Peirce, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (PG), Anthony Glover (SF)
Christopher Backlund, Dan Zarate
 
17:28Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer is whistled for a carry5-4
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
Lee Gardner
 
17:25Murray StateEmerson Willoughby is hacked by William Elwell in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Elwell, team foul #25-4
17:15Murray StateVern Jin is open and scores on a runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Emerson Willoughby and the foul's on William Elwell - foul #2 on William Elwell, team foul #35-6
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG)
William Elwell
 
SubsMurray State 
17:15Murray StateVern Jin makes the free throw5-7
17:03Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn is called for 5 seconds5-7
SubsEastern Illinois
Joseph Veiga (SG)
Timmy Orris
 
SubsMurray State
Christopher Backlund (PG)
Anthony Glover
 
16:47Murray StateVern Jin is hacked by Larry Sharp - foul #1 on Larry Sharp, team foul #45-7
SubsEastern Illinois
Roy Johnson (SF), Peter Peirce (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
Larry Sharp, Gregory Mercer, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
16:40Murray StateEmerson Willoughby hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing5-7
16:39Murray StateEmerson Willoughby grabs the offensive rebound5-7
16:33Murray StateJames Paul hits a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Emerson Willoughby5-9
16:19Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson misses the easy layup5-9
16:17Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson snags the offensive board5-9
16:05Eastern IllinoisTimothy Wolfe swats the layup by Joseph Veiga5-9
16:03Murray StateJames Paul snags the defensive board5-9
15:50Murray StateChristopher Backlund buries a 3pt attempt from straight away5-12
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - William Jackson (fairly fresh)
 SG - Joseph Veiga (tiring) 3 pts.
 SF - Roy Johnson (tiring)
 PF - Peter Peirce (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Kevin Thompson (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Christopher Backlund (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Emerson Willoughby (tiring) 2 ast.
 SF - Dan Zarate (tiring)
 PF - James Paul (tired) 2 pts.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (tired)
 
15:46Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Backlund - foul #1 on Christopher Backlund, team foul #35-12
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), Timmy Orris (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF)
William Jackson, Roy Johnson, Peter Peirce
 
SubsMurray State
Lee Gardner (SG), Vern Jin (SF)
Emerson Willoughby, Dan Zarate
 
15:38Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer lays it in on a nice dish by Kevin Thompson7-12
15:15Murray StateLee Gardner is called for 3 seconds7-12
SubsEastern Illinois
Larry Sharp (SF), Russell Zinn (C)
Timmy Orris, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SF)
Vern Jin
 
14:57Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts misses long on a jumper from the right side7-12
14:56Murray StateChristopher Backlund grabs the defensive rebound7-12
14:51Murray StateTimothy Wolfe throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt7-12
SubsEastern Illinois
Peter Peirce (PF)
Gregory Mercer
 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (PG), Dan Zarate (SF)
Christopher Backlund, Timothy Wolfe
 
14:36Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp misses short on a shot from the left wing7-12
14:34Murray StateDan Zarate gets the rebound7-12
14:08Murray StateLee Gardner misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline7-12
14:06Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Peter Peirce7-12
14:00Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side7-12
13:59Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp grabs the offensive board7-12
13:49Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga is by himself and knocks in the floater near the basket set up by Richard Roberts9-12
13:47Murray StateEmerson Willoughby travels in the backcourt9-12
SubsEastern Illinois
Timmy Orris (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
Joseph Veiga, Larry Sharp, Peter Peirce, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Christopher Backlund (PG), Vern Jin (SF), Timothy Wolfe (C)
Emerson Willoughby, Dan Zarate, Anthony Glover
 
13:42Eastern IllinoisJames Paul is called for the reach on Gregory Mercer - foul #2 on James Paul, team foul #49-12
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Bryan Durham (PF)
James Paul
 
13:30Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris hits the front of the rim on the wide open driving attempt in the paint9-12
13:28Murray StateVern Jin snags the defensive board9-12
13:22Murray StateChristopher Backlund's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt9-12
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
13:12Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson misses the shot from the right block but the foul's on Christopher Backlund - foul #2 on Christopher Backlund, team foul #59-12
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (PG)
Christopher Backlund
 
13:12Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson makes the 1st free throw10-12
13:12Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson makes the 2nd free throw11-12
12:58Murray StateDan Zarate's fadeaway is rejected by Gregory Mercer11-12
12:57Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer grabs the board11-12
12:53Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris can't finish the layup11-12
12:52Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris tips it home13-12
12:50Murray StateEmerson Willoughby is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Roberts - foul #1 on Richard Roberts, team foul #513-12
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG), Joseph Veiga (SG)
Richard Roberts, Timmy Orris
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SF), James Paul (PF)
Dan Zarate, Bryan Durham
 
12:36Murray StateEmerson Willoughby is hacked by Roy Johnson - foul #1 on Roy Johnson, team foul #613-12
12:36Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)13-12
SubsEastern Illinois
Larry Sharp (SF), Peter Peirce (PF)
Roy Johnson, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
Anthony Glover
 
12:23Murray StateGregory Mercer swats the short shot by Vern Jin13-12
12:22Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce snags the defensive board13-12
12:18Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga connects on the floater from the baseline set up by Larry Sharp and he's fouled by Lee Gardner - foul #2 on Lee Gardner, team foul #615-12
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SG)
Lee Gardner
 
12:18Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga makes the free throw16-12
11:51Murray StateTimothy Wolfe's pass is off the mark and out of bounds16-12
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), Timmy Orris (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Russell Zinn (C)
William Jackson, Joseph Veiga, Larry Sharp, Gregory Mercer
 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Roberts (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Timmy Orris (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Roy Johnson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Peter Peirce (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Russell Zinn (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Emerson Willoughby (tiring) 2 ast.
 SG - Anthony Glover (tiring)
 SF - Dan Zarate (tiring)
 PF - James Paul (very tired) 2 pts.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (tired)
 
11:44Eastern IllinoisEmerson Willoughby steals it from Russell Zinn16-12
11:25Murray StatePeter Peirce takes the ball from Dan Zarate16-12
11:23Eastern IllinoisEmerson Willoughby is called for the reach on Richard Roberts in the backcourt - foul #1 on Emerson Willoughby, team foul #716-12
11:23Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 1st free throw17-12
11:23Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 2nd free throw18-12
11:11Murray StateDan Zarate hits a 3 pointer from straight away set up by James Paul18-15
10:49Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line18-15
10:48Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris grabs the offensive rebound18-15
10:32Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson connects on the open driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Russell Zinn20-15
10:16Murray StateTimothy Wolfe misses the 3pt attempt from straight away20-15
10:15Murray StateDan Zarate grabs the offensive rebound20-15
10:05Murray StateAnthony Glover comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane20-15
10:04Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn pulls down the rebound20-15
09:58Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris drills a turnaround in the lane set up by Russell Zinn and he's hacked by Anthony Glover - foul #1 on Anthony Glover, team foul #822-15
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG), Larry Sharp (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
Richard Roberts, Roy Johnson, Peter Peirce, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
Dan Zarate
 
09:58Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris makes the free throw23-15
09:38Murray StateAnthony Glover is open and buries a 3pt shot from straight away23-18
09:36Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris is whistled for traveling in the backcourt23-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Joseph Veiga (SG)
Timmy Orris
 
SubsMurray State 
09:24Murray StateVern Jin connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing23-21
09:20Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from William Jackson25-21
09:15Murray StateAnthony Glover travels in the backcourt25-21
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG)
William Jackson
 
SubsMurray State 
09:01Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing25-21
09:00Murray StateJames Paul snags the defensive board25-21
08:46Murray StateKevin Thompson blocks the jumper by James Paul25-21
08:45Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts grabs the board25-21
08:42Eastern IllinoisEmerson Willoughby steals it from Larry Sharp in the backcourt25-21
08:30Murray StateVern Jin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds25-21
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
08:14Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp buries a floater near the basket on a great pass from Gregory Mercer27-21
08:05Murray StateDan Zarate can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner27-21
08:04Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp gets the rebound27-21
07:58Eastern IllinoisTimothy Wolfe is called for the reach on Kevin Thompson - foul #1 on Timothy Wolfe, team foul #927-21
SubsEastern Illinois
Roy Johnson (SF)
Larry Sharp
 
SubsMurray State 
07:58Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson makes the 1st free throw28-21
07:58Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson makes the 2nd free throw29-21
07:33Murray StateDan Zarate can't finish the layup but the foul's on Roy Johnson - foul #2 on Roy Johnson, team foul #729-21
SubsEastern Illinois
Timmy Orris (SG), Larry Sharp (SF), Peter Peirce (PF), Russell Zinn (C)
Joseph Veiga, Roy Johnson, Gregory Mercer, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
James Paul
 
07:33Murray StateDan Zarate misses the 1st free throw29-21
07:33Murray StateDan Zarate misses the 2nd free throw29-21
07:33Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Timmy Orris29-21
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Roberts (tired) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Timmy Orris (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Larry Sharp (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Peter Peirce (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Russell Zinn (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Emerson Willoughby (very tired) 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Anthony Glover (very tired) 3 pts.
 SF - Vern Jin (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Dan Zarate (tired) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (very tired)
 
07:31Eastern IllinoisAnthony Glover is called for the reach on Richard Roberts in the backcourt - foul #2 on Anthony Glover, team foul #1029-21
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Christopher Backlund (PG), James Paul (PF)
Anthony Glover, Vern Jin
 
07:31Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts misses the 1st free throw29-21
07:31Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 2nd free throw30-21
07:22Murray StateTimothy Wolfe is fouled on the floor by Russell Zinn - foul #1 on Russell Zinn, team foul #830-21
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG)
Richard Roberts
 
SubsMurray State 
07:22Murray StateTimothy Wolfe misses the 1st free throw30-21
07:22Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce gets the rebound30-21
07:07Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris buries a jump hook from the baseline set up by William Jackson32-21
06:44Murray StateJames Paul is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner32-21
06:42Murray StateDan Zarate grabs the offensive board32-21
06:29Murray StateJames Paul misses long on a 3 from the left corner32-21
06:27Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn gets the rebound32-21
06:24Eastern IllinoisEmerson Willoughby is called for the reach on Timmy Orris in the backcourt - foul #2 on Emerson Willoughby, team foul #1132-21
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), Gregory Mercer (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
William Jackson, Peter Peirce, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Lee Gardner (SG), Vern Jin (SF)
Emerson Willoughby, Dan Zarate
 
06:24Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris misses the 1st free throw32-21
06:24Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris misses the 2nd free throw32-21
06:24Murray StateTimothy Wolfe grabs the defensive rebound32-21
06:22Murray StateTimmy Orris is called for the reach on Christopher Backlund in the backcourt - foul #1 on Timmy Orris, team foul #932-21
SubsEastern Illinois
Joseph Veiga (SG)
Timmy Orris
 
SubsMurray State 
06:22Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 1st free throw32-22
06:22Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 2nd free throw32-23
06:20Eastern IllinoisChristopher Backlund steals it from Gregory Mercer in the backcourt32-23
06:17Murray StateChristopher Backlund lays it in32-25
06:01Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp comes up short on the shot from the left side32-25
06:00Murray StateChristopher Backlund grabs the board32-25
05:58Murray StateChristopher Backlund is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Roberts - foul #2 on Richard Roberts, team foul #1032-25
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG)
Richard Roberts
 
SubsMurray State 
05:58Eastern IllinoisEastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)32-25
05:58Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 1st free throw32-26
05:58Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 2nd free throw32-27
05:36Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer makes the shot from the baseline on a nice dish by William Jackson34-27
05:33Murray StateJoseph Veiga steals it from Christopher Backlund in the backcourt34-27
05:32Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga misses the lay-in34-27
05:30Murray StateChristopher Backlund grabs the defensive rebound34-27
05:19Murray StateTimothy Wolfe connects on the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Lee Gardner34-29
04:57Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson throws a bad pass out of bounds34-29
SubsEastern Illinois
Timmy Orris (SG), Peter Peirce (PF), Russell Zinn (C)
Joseph Veiga, Gregory Mercer, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
04:55Murray StateLee Gardner loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt34-29
04:55Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)34-29
04:50Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp is open and scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Peter Peirce36-29
04:25Murray StateJames Paul can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing36-29
04:24Murray StateChristopher Backlund grabs the offensive rebound36-29
04:12Murray StateLee Gardner makes the runner in the lane on a great pass from Christopher Backlund36-31
03:58Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn misses short on an open jump hook from close range36-31
03:56Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn tips it back up and in38-31
03:27Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Lee Gardner38-34
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - William Jackson (tired) 3 ast.
 SG - Timmy Orris (tired) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Larry Sharp (tired) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Peter Peirce (tired) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Russell Zinn (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Christopher Backlund (tired) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Lee Gardner (tiring) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dan Zarate (very tired) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Paul (very tired) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (very tired) 2 pts.
 
03:25Eastern IllinoisChristopher Backlund picks off the pass by William Jackson in the backcourt38-34
03:07Murray StateTimmy Orris picks off the pass by Timothy Wolfe38-34
02:49Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp misses the 3 from the right wing38-34
02:47Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn tips it but misses38-34
02:46Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp grabs the offensive rebound38-34
02:26Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by James Paul - foul #3 on James Paul, team foul #1238-34
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), William Elwell (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Kevin Thompson (C)
William Jackson, Timmy Orris, Peter Peirce, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
Dan Zarate
 
02:26Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp makes the 1st free throw39-34
02:26Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp makes the 2nd free throw40-34
02:06Murray StateChristopher Backlund can't connect on a 3 from the left wing40-34
02:04Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson grabs the defensive rebound40-34
01:58Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing40-34
01:57Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson gets the offensive rebound40-34
01:52Eastern IllinoisJames Paul is called for the reach on Richard Roberts - foul #4 on James Paul, team foul #1340-34
SubsEastern Illinois
Gregory Mercer (PF)
Larry Sharp
 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (PG)
Christopher Backlund
 
01:52Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 1st free throw41-34
01:52Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 2nd free throw42-34
01:25Murray StateTimothy Wolfe buries a driving attempt from the left block42-36
01:23Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts is fouled in the backcourt by Lee Gardner - foul #3 on Lee Gardner, team foul #1442-36
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Christopher Backlund (PG), Anthony Glover (SF)
Lee Gardner, Vern Jin
 
01:23Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 1st free throw43-36
01:23Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 2nd free throw44-36
01:06Murray StateRichard Roberts takes the ball from Anthony Glover44-36
00:51Eastern IllinoisJames Paul picks off the pass by Kevin Thompson44-36
00:29Murray StateAnthony Glover connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing44-39
00:03Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from just outside the lane44-39
00:01Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson grabs the offensive board44-39
00:00Eastern IllinoisThe clock runs out44-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Roberts (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Veiga (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Roy Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Peter Peirce (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Kevin Thompson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Christopher Backlund (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Emerson Willoughby (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Dan Zarate (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Paul (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson inbounds the ball44-39
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:41Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce knocks in the shot from the right side46-39
19:18Murray StateChristopher Backlund hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side46-39
19:16Murray StateDan Zarate grabs the offensive rebound46-39
19:00Murray StateChristopher Backlund misses the 3 from the right corner46-39
18:58Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga pulls down the rebound46-39
18:53Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away46-39
18:51Murray StateJames Paul snags the defensive board46-39
18:23Murray StateChristopher Backlund misses badly on a 3 from straight away46-39
18:22Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson pulls down the rebound46-39
18:16Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson is open and scores on a shot from the left wing on a great pass from Richard Roberts48-39
18:12Murray StateRichard Roberts steps in front of the Dan Zarate pass in the backcourt48-39
18:10Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts lays it in50-39
17:46Murray StateDan Zarate comes up short on the jumper from the left wing50-39
17:45Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson gets the rebound50-39
17:42Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga travels in the backcourt50-39
SubsEastern Illinois
William Elwell (PG), Timmy Orris (SG), Larry Sharp (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF), Russell Zinn (C)
Richard Roberts, Joseph Veiga, Roy Johnson, Peter Peirce, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SG), Vern Jin (SF)
Emerson Willoughby, Dan Zarate
 
17:18Murray StateChristopher Backlund is whistled for traveling50-39
17:14Eastern IllinoisChristopher Backlund is called for the reach on Timmy Orris in the backcourt - foul #3 on Christopher Backlund, team foul #150-39
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (SG)
Christopher Backlund
 
16:56Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris connects on the driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by William Elwell52-39
16:54Murray StateWilliam Elwell steals it from Anthony Glover in the backcourt52-39
16:46Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer misses badly on the uncontested 3 from straight away52-39
16:44Eastern IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Russell Zinn52-39
16:27Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn misses short on a jump hook near the basket but he's hacked by Timothy Wolfe - foul #2 on Timothy Wolfe, team foul #252-39
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG), Joseph Veiga (SG), Roy Johnson (SF)
William Elwell, Timmy Orris, Larry Sharp
 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
16:27Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn makes the 1st free throw53-39
16:27Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn misses the 2nd free throw53-39
16:27Murray StateTimothy Wolfe gets the rebound53-39
16:08Murray StateEmerson Willoughby comes up short on the jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Gregory Mercer - foul #1 on Gregory Mercer, team foul #153-39
SubsEastern Illinois
Peter Peirce (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
Gregory Mercer, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Lee Gardner (SG)
James Paul
 
16:08Murray StateEmerson Willoughby misses the 1st free throw53-39
16:08Murray StateEmerson Willoughby makes the 2nd free throw53-40
15:53Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga misses badly on a 3 from the left wing53-40
15:51Murray StateThe rebound goes to Timothy Wolfe53-40
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - William Jackson (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Joseph Veiga (tiring) 8 pts.
 SF - Roy Johnson (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Peter Peirce (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Kevin Thompson (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Anthony Glover (tiring) 6 pts.
 SG - Lee Gardner (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Dan Zarate (tiring) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Emerson Willoughby (tiring) 1 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (tired) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:40Murray StateEmerson Willoughby is hacked by Peter Peirce - foul #1 on Peter Peirce, team foul #253-40
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), Larry Sharp (SF)
William Jackson, Roy Johnson
 
SubsMurray State
Christopher Backlund (PG), James Paul (PF)
Anthony Glover, Emerson Willoughby
 
15:24Murray StateTimothy Wolfe hits a fadeaway from the right block53-42
15:21Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt53-42
SubsEastern Illinois
William Elwell (SG), Gregory Mercer (PF)
Joseph Veiga, Peter Peirce
 
SubsMurray State 
15:14Murray StateLee Gardner clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Larry Sharp - foul #2 on Larry Sharp, team foul #353-42
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (SG)
James Paul
 
15:14Murray StateLee Gardner makes the 1st free throw53-43
15:14Murray StateLee Gardner makes the 2nd free throw53-44
15:11Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp's pass is intercepted by Christopher Backlund in the backcourt53-44
14:57Murray StateEmerson Willoughby drills a 3pt shot from the right wing53-47
14:44Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts hits a wide open 3 pointer from the right corner56-47
14:42Murray StateRichard Roberts is called for the reach on Christopher Backlund in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Roberts, team foul #456-47
SubsEastern Illinois
Joseph Veiga (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Peter Peirce (PF)
William Elwell, Larry Sharp, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
James Paul (PF)
Emerson Willoughby
 
14:19Murray StateLee Gardner drills a floater in the lane on a nice dish by James Paul56-49
14:14Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts misses the wide open 3 pointer from the left corner56-49
14:12Murray StateLee Gardner grabs the defensive rebound56-49
14:08Murray StateDan Zarate clanks a 3 pointer from straight away56-49
14:07Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce gets the rebound56-49
14:01Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga comes up short on the jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Lee Gardner - foul #4 on Lee Gardner, team foul #356-49
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG), Larry Sharp (SF), Kevin Thompson (C)
Richard Roberts, Roy Johnson, Gregory Mercer
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SG), Vern Jin (SF)
Lee Gardner, Dan Zarate
 
14:01Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga makes the 1st free throw57-49
14:01Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga makes the 2nd free throw58-49
13:37Murray StateAnthony Glover misses long on a 3 from the left wing58-49
13:35Murray StateVern Jin tips it back up and in58-51
13:31Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side58-51
13:30Murray StateVern Jin snags the defensive board58-51
13:03Murray StateVern Jin hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing58-51
13:02Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Kevin Thompson58-51
13:00Eastern IllinoisEastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)58-51
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), William Elwell (SG), Timmy Orris (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF), Russell Zinn (C)
William Jackson, Joseph Veiga, Larry Sharp, Peter Peirce, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (SG), Dan Zarate (SF)
Anthony Glover, Vern Jin
 
12:58Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away58-51
12:57Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris tips it in60-51
12:57Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)60-51
12:45Murray StateChristopher Backlund knocks in the floater from the right side set up by Dan Zarate and he's hacked by William Elwell - foul #3 on William Elwell, team foul #560-53
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SG)
James Paul
 
12:45Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the free throw60-54
12:21Eastern IllinoisWilliam Elwell misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing60-54
12:20Murray StateChristopher Backlund gets the rebound60-54
11:55Murray StateTimothy Wolfe misses long on an open shot in the lane60-54
11:54Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Anthony Glover60-54
11:32Murray StateChristopher Backlund misses long on a shot from the left side60-54
11:31Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer grabs the board60-54
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Roberts (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - William Elwell (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Timmy Orris (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Gregory Mercer (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Russell Zinn (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Emerson Willoughby (tired) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Anthony Glover (tired) 6 pts.
 SF - Dan Zarate (tired) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Christopher Backlund (tired) 15 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (very tired) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:25Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side60-54
11:23Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris snags the offensive board60-54
11:08Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Richard Roberts63-54
10:47Murray StateAnthony Glover hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing but he's hacked by William Elwell - foul #4 on William Elwell, team foul #663-54
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG), Joseph Veiga (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Larry Sharp (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
Richard Roberts, William Elwell, Timmy Orris, Gregory Mercer, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
Dan Zarate
 
10:47Murray StateAnthony Glover makes the 1st free throw63-55
10:47Murray StateAnthony Glover misses the 2nd free throw63-55
10:47Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp snags the defensive board63-55
10:26Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing63-55
10:24Eastern IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Joseph Veiga63-55
10:19Eastern IllinoisVern Jin steals the ball from Joseph Veiga63-55
10:16Murray StateEmerson Willoughby can't finish the layup63-55
10:14Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson grabs the defensive rebound63-55
10:09Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga misses short on a 3 from straight away63-55
10:08Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson snags the offensive board63-55
09:49Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson is fouled on the floor by Emerson Willoughby - foul #3 on Emerson Willoughby, team foul #463-55
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), Peter Peirce (PF)
William Jackson, Larry Sharp
 
SubsMurray State
James Paul (PF)
Anthony Glover
 
09:41Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce misses short on an open 3pt shot from the right corner63-55
09:39Murray StateTimothy Wolfe pulls down the rebound63-55
09:34Murray StateEmerson Willoughby is whistled for a charge - foul #4 on Emerson Willoughby, team foul #563-55
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Lee Gardner (SG)
Emerson Willoughby
 
09:20Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga is open and scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Peter Peirce66-55
09:04Murray StateTimothy Wolfe's fadeaway is rejected by Roy Johnson66-55
09:03Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce gets the rebound66-55
08:48Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce misses badly on a 3 from the left wing66-55
08:46Murray StateTimothy Wolfe snags the defensive board66-55
08:41Murray StateChristopher Backlund hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Vern Jin66-57
08:39Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga is hacked by Lee Gardner in the backcourt - foul #5 on Lee Gardner, team foul #666-57
SubsEastern Illinois
Larry Sharp (SF), Gregory Mercer (C)
Roy Johnson, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SG), Dan Zarate (SF)
Lee Gardner, Vern Jin
 
08:17Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer misses the lay-in but the foul's on Timothy Wolfe - foul #3 on Timothy Wolfe, team foul #766-57
SubsEastern Illinois
Timmy Orris (SG)
Joseph Veiga
 
SubsMurray State 
08:17Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer makes the 1st free throw67-57
08:17Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer misses the 2nd free throw67-57
08:17Murray StateDan Zarate gets the rebound67-57
08:03Murray StateChristopher Backlund's fadeaway is rejected by Larry Sharp67-57
08:02Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce snags the defensive board67-57
07:39Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts is fouled on the floor by Christopher Backlund - foul #4 on Christopher Backlund, team foul #867-57
SubsEastern Illinois
William Elwell (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Russell Zinn (C)
Timmy Orris, Larry Sharp, Peter Peirce
 
SubsMurray State
Emerson Willoughby (SG)
Anthony Glover
 
07:39Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 1st free throw68-57
07:39Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts misses the 2nd free throw68-57
07:39Murray StateJames Paul gets the rebound68-57
07:33Murray StateRoy Johnson steps in front of the Christopher Backlund pass in the backcourt68-57
07:30Eastern IllinoisRoy Johnson lays it in70-57
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Roberts (tired) 13 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - William Elwell (fresh) 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Roy Johnson (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Gregory Mercer (tiring) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Russell Zinn (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Christopher Backlund (very tired) 17 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Emerson Willoughby (tired) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SF - Dan Zarate (tired) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Paul (very tired) 2 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (very tired) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
07:27Murray StateChristopher Backlund is fouled in the backcourt by Russell Zinn - foul #2 on Russell Zinn, team foul #770-57
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG)
Richard Roberts
 
SubsMurray State 
07:27Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 1st free throw70-58
07:27Murray StateChristopher Backlund makes the 2nd free throw70-59
06:58Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer misses the wide open driving attempt in the lane70-59
06:56Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn grabs the offensive board70-59
06:36Eastern IllinoisWilliam Elwell comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing70-59
06:35Murray StateJames Paul snags the defensive board70-59
06:24Murray StateEmerson Willoughby is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing70-59
06:22Murray StateTimothy Wolfe grabs the offensive board70-59
06:07Murray StateTimothy Wolfe misses badly on a jumper from close range but he's fouled by Russell Zinn - foul #3 on Russell Zinn, team foul #870-59
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG), Larry Sharp (SF), Peter Peirce (PF), Kevin Thompson (C)
William Jackson, Roy Johnson, Gregory Mercer, Russell Zinn
 
SubsMurray State
Vern Jin (SF)
Dan Zarate
 
06:07Murray StateTimothy Wolfe makes the 1st free throw70-60
06:07Murray StateTimothy Wolfe makes the 2nd free throw70-61
05:46Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson misses the lay-in70-61
05:45Eastern IllinoisPeter Peirce grabs the offensive rebound70-61
05:30Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson scores on a driving attempt from the right block set up by Larry Sharp and he's hacked by Timothy Wolfe - foul #4 on Timothy Wolfe, team foul #972-61
05:30Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining)72-61
05:30Eastern IllinoisKevin Thompson misses the free throw72-61
05:30Eastern IllinoisWilliam Elwell pulls down the offensive rebound72-61
05:07Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts hits a floater from just outside the lane and the foul's on Christopher Backlund - foul #5 on Christopher Backlund, team foul #1074-61
SubsEastern Illinois
Joseph Veiga (SG)
William Elwell
 
SubsMurray State
Anthony Glover (SG)
Christopher Backlund
 
05:07Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the free throw75-61
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
04:46Murray StateEmerson Willoughby's corner 3pt jumper is blocked by Larry Sharp75-61
04:44Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp snags the defensive board75-61
04:44Eastern IllinoisEastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)75-61
SubsEastern Illinois
William Jackson (PG), Timmy Orris (SF)
Richard Roberts, Peter Peirce
 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Vern Jin
 
04:24Eastern IllinoisTimmy Orris misses short on an open driving attempt near the basket75-61
04:23Murray StateDan Zarate snags the defensive board75-61
04:18Murray StateAnthony Glover hits a jumper from the right side75-63
03:59Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp hits a wide open 3pt shot from straight away set up by William Jackson78-63
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
03:44Murray StateTimothy Wolfe's fadeaway is rejected by Kevin Thompson78-63
03:42Eastern IllinoisJoseph Veiga grabs the board78-63
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:37Eastern IllinoisTimothy Wolfe denies the turnaround by Joseph Veiga78-63
03:35Murray StateDan Zarate snags the defensive board78-63
03:19Murray StateDan Zarate drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane78-65
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - William Jackson (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Joseph Veiga (tired) 13 pts.
 SF - Timmy Orris (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Larry Sharp (tiring) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Kevin Thompson (tired) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Emerson Willoughby (very tired) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Anthony Glover (very tired) 9 pts.
 SF - Dan Zarate (very tired) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - James Paul (very tired) 2 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf.
 C - Timothy Wolfe (very tired) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
03:14Eastern IllinoisEmerson Willoughby is called for the reach on William Jackson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Emerson Willoughby, team foul #1178-65
SubsEastern Illinois
William Elwell (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Gregory Mercer (PF), Russell Zinn (C)
Joseph Veiga, Timmy Orris, Larry Sharp, Kevin Thompson
 
SubsMurray State
Bryan Durham (SG), Vern Jin (SF)
Emerson Willoughby, Dan Zarate
 
03:14Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson makes the 1st free throw79-65
03:14Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson makes the 2nd free throw80-65
02:59Murray StateJames Paul drills a floater from just outside the lane80-67
02:55Eastern IllinoisWilliam Jackson loses the dribble to Anthony Glover in the backcourt80-67
02:55Murray StateMurray State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining)80-67
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Roberts (PG)
William Jackson
 
SubsMurray State 
02:50Murray StateRoy Johnson steps in front of the Anthony Glover pass80-67
02:46Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts is fouled in the backcourt by Anthony Glover - foul #3 on Anthony Glover, team foul #1280-67
02:46Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 1st free throw81-67
02:46Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 2nd free throw82-67
02:33Murray StateJames Paul scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing82-70
02:08Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer misses short on an open runner from the baseline82-70
02:07Murray StateTimothy Wolfe gets the rebound82-70
01:48Murray StateAnthony Glover misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner82-70
01:46Murray StateTimothy Wolfe snags the offensive board82-70
01:32Murray StateJames Paul is denied on a layup by Russell Zinn82-70
01:30Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Russell Zinn82-70
01:28Eastern IllinoisTimothy Wolfe is called for the reach on Richard Roberts in the backcourt - foul #5 on Timothy Wolfe, team foul #1382-70
SubsEastern Illinois
Larry Sharp (SF)
Roy Johnson
 
SubsMurray State
Dan Zarate (SF)
Timothy Wolfe
 
01:28Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 1st free throw83-70
01:28Eastern IllinoisRichard Roberts makes the 2nd free throw84-70
01:20Murray StateJames Paul misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner84-70
01:19Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn gets the rebound84-70
01:15Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn double dribbles84-70
SubsEastern Illinois
Timmy Orris (SG)
Richard Roberts
 
SubsMurray State 
01:12Murray StateAnthony Glover throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt84-70
00:59Eastern IllinoisGregory Mercer misses the wide open 3pt shot from straight away84-70
00:57Murray StateThe rebound goes to James Paul84-70
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:55Murray StateBryan Durham is fouled in the backcourt by Timmy Orris - foul #2 on Timmy Orris, team foul #984-70
00:55Murray StateBryan Durham makes the 1st free throw84-71
00:55Murray StateBryan Durham misses the 2nd free throw84-71
00:55Eastern IllinoisRussell Zinn pulls down the rebound84-71
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:28Eastern IllinoisWilliam Elwell can't finish the uncontested layup84-71
00:27Eastern IllinoisLarry Sharp grabs the offensive rebound84-71
00:00Eastern IllinoisWilliam Elwell runs out the clock84-71