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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 7/11/2026
82
  1 2 OT1 F
Western Kentucky 40 38 4 82
Illinois State 35 43 14 92
92
Western Kentucky (2-25, 0-16)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Flint 25 2-4 0-1 1-2 2 8 0 2 1 3 3 5
pfTimothy Erwin 24 2-5 0-1 3-4 0 4 1 1 0 0 4 7
sfWilliam Simmons 30 3-10 0-1 2-3 3 5 3 3 0 0 2 8
sgJoseph Howard 29 4-9 2-6 4-4 0 2 1 2 0 0 1 14
pgVictor Stryker 29 6-10 1-3 7-8 1 1 4 5 0 0 3 20
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfVincent Denenberg 19 2-4 1-3 0-0 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 5
pgNathaniel Hodges 18 1-3 1-3 1-2 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 4
cFrank Haire 15 1-2 0-0 1-3 2 4 0 0 1 0 3 3
sgChad Lawson 14 4-5 0-1 3-3 1 3 0 2 1 0 1 11
pgGlenn Getz 13 1-2 0-1 0-1 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 2
pfHoward White 8 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3
pgDoug Padgett 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 225 27-55 6-21 22-30 11 31 14 18 5 3 19 82
Percentages   .491 .286 .733                

Illinois State (14-13, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cHoward Begaye 24 5-8 0-1 3-3 3 8 1 2 2 0 1 13
pfChristopher Gibson 30 4-7 1-2 1-4 4 8 2 2 0 0 1 10
sfJimmie Tinkle 33 6-12 2-3 1-1 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 15
sgLarry Edwards 21 2-4 2-4 1-2 0 1 0 1 2 0 4 7
pgRuben Ruth 27 3-6 2-3 4-6 1 2 11 3 1 0 3 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJohn Olsson 20 2-4 2-4 0-0 0 2 5 1 2 0 1 6
sfDavid Wiseman 18 4-7 1-3 3-4 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 12
cRichard Ridley 16 3-4 1-1 2-2 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 9
pfDennis Owen 15 4-8 0-2 0-1 4 5 1 0 1 0 2 8
sgMark Stilson 15 0-3 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0
cMax Applegate 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0
pgMelvin Maddox 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 225 33-63 11-25 15-23 13 34 25 17 9 1 26 92
Percentages   .524 .440 .652                

WKU
40
13-22
4-9
10-14
2
11
7
9
2
0
7
10
13
4
7
17
42
14-33
2-12
12-16
9
20
7
9
3
3
12
16
10
8
2
11
82
27-55
6-21
22-30
11
31
14
18
5
3
19
26
23
12
9
28
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
35
13-28
3-12
6-8
5
14
10
8
4
1
13
12
13
7
2
8
57
20-35
8-13
9-15
8
20
15
9
5
0
13
18
18
12
11
27
92
33-63
11-25
15-23
13
34
25
17
9
1
26
30
31
19
13
35
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Howard Begaye Illinois State
13 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh)
 SF - William Simmons (fresh)
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 C - John Flint (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh)
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyJohn Flint 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) 
19:46Western KentuckyVictor Stryker buries a 3pt jumper from straight away3-0
19:17Illinois StateChristopher Gibson is fouled on the floor by Timothy Erwin - foul #1 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #13-0
19:07Illinois StateChristopher Gibson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block3-0
19:06Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the offensive rebound3-0
18:47Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Ruben Ruth3-3
18:44Western KentuckyHoward Begaye picks off the pass by Joseph Howard in the backcourt3-3
18:16Illinois StateLarry Edwards hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing3-3
18:15Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses the tip3-3
18:13Illinois StateChristopher Gibson tips it back up and in3-5
17:48Western KentuckyJohn Flint's pass is intercepted by Jimmie Tinkle3-5
17:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the floater from the left side but he's fouled by John Flint - foul #1 on John Flint, team foul #23-5
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 1st free throw3-6
17:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 2nd free throw3-7
17:04Western KentuckyJoseph Howard clanks a 3 from straight away3-7
17:03Illinois StateHoward Begaye pulls down the rebound3-7
16:56Illinois StateRuben Ruth double dribbles3-7
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Frank Haire (C)
Joseph Howard, William Simmons, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State 
16:54Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges is fouled in the backcourt by Larry Edwards - foul #1 on Larry Edwards, team foul #13-7
16:41Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the shot from the free throw line set up by Nathaniel Hodges5-7
16:28Illinois StateLarry Edwards comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner5-7
16:26Western KentuckyChad Lawson gets the rebound5-7
16:05Western KentuckyLarry Edwards is called for the reach on Nathaniel Hodges - foul #2 on Larry Edwards, team foul #25-7
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), William Simmons (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF)
Victor Stryker, Chad Lawson, Vincent Denenberg
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (C)
Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Howard Begaye
 
15:51Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges clanks a 3 from the right wing5-7
15:49Illinois StateChristopher Gibson pulls down the rebound5-7
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh)
 SF - William Simmons (fresh)
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 C - Frank Haire (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh)
 SG - David Wiseman (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Dennis Owen (fresh)
 
15:31Illinois StateChristopher Gibson drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by John Olsson5-10
15:03Western KentuckyGlenn Getz scores on a turnaround from the baseline7-10
14:39Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Christopher Gibson7-12
14:33Western KentuckyGlenn Getz is fouled in the backcourt by David Wiseman - foul #1 on David Wiseman, team foul #37-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Vincent Denenberg (PF), John Flint (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, William Simmons, Timothy Erwin, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Howard Begaye (C)
Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
14:28Western KentuckyChad Lawson hits a jump hook from the right block set up by Victor Stryker and he's fouled by Dennis Owen - foul #1 on Dennis Owen, team foul #49-12
14:28Western KentuckyChad Lawson makes the free throw10-12
14:12Illinois StateDavid Wiseman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds10-12
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Ridley (PF)
Dennis Owen
 
13:46Western KentuckyJohn Flint is hacked by Howard Begaye - foul #1 on Howard Begaye, team foul #510-12
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SF)
David Wiseman
 
13:34Western KentuckyJoseph Howard drills a floater from the left side12-12
13:21Illinois StateRuben Ruth scores on a shot from the right side on a nice dish by John Olsson12-14
13:07Western KentuckyJoseph Howard drills a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Victor Stryker15-14
12:49Illinois StateHoward Begaye connects on the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Ruben Ruth15-16
12:29Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing15-16
12:28Illinois StateThe rebound goes to John Olsson15-16
12:09Illinois StateRuben Ruth hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing15-16
12:07Western KentuckyJohn Flint snags the defensive board15-16
12:02Western KentuckyVictor Stryker drills a fadeaway from the free throw line17-16
11:43Illinois StateHoward Begaye is hacked by John Flint - foul #2 on John Flint, team foul #317-16
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), William Simmons (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), Frank Haire (C)
Victor Stryker, Joseph Howard, Chad Lawson, Vincent Denenberg, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Dennis Owen (C)
Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh)
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 C - Frank Haire (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Melvin Maddox (fresh)
 SG - David Wiseman (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Dennis Owen (fresh)
 
11:27Illinois StateFrank Haire steals it from Melvin Maddox17-16
11:04Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin is denied on a dunk by Jimmie Tinkle17-16
11:03Western KentuckyFrank Haire gets the offensive rebound17-16
10:45Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin can't connect on a shot in the paint but the foul's on Melvin Maddox - foul #1 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #617-16
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG)
Melvin Maddox
 
10:45Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin makes the 1st free throw18-16
10:45Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin makes the 2nd free throw19-16
10:22Illinois StateMark Stilson is hacked by William Simmons - foul #1 on William Simmons, team foul #419-16
10:07Illinois StateMark Stilson misses short on a shot from the right wing19-16
10:06Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin snags the defensive board19-16
10:01Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Glenn Getz22-16
09:45Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle is whistled for a carry22-16
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), Vincent Denenberg (PF), Howard White (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Timothy Erwin, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Richard Ridley (C)
David Wiseman, Dennis Owen
 
09:34Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the wide open jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Joseph Howard and he's fouled by Richard Ridley - foul #1 on Richard Ridley, team foul #724-16
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (SG)
Mark Stilson
 
09:34Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the free throw25-16
09:13Illinois StateChristopher Gibson can't connect on a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Howard White - foul #1 on Howard White, team foul #525-16
SubsWestern Kentucky
Chad Lawson (SF)
William Simmons
 
SubsIllinois State 
09:13Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses the 1st free throw25-16
09:13Illinois StateChristopher Gibson makes the 2nd free throw25-17
08:54Western KentuckyHoward White throws a bad pass out of bounds25-17
08:47Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Ruben Ruth25-19
08:44Western KentuckyVictor Stryker throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt25-19
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SF)
Jimmie Tinkle
 
08:32Illinois StateMark Stilson loses the ball out of bounds25-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Timothy Erwin (PF)
Vincent Denenberg
 
SubsIllinois State
Howard Begaye (C)
Christopher Gibson
 
08:28Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Stilson - foul #1 on Mark Stilson, team foul #825-19
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
Ruben Ruth
 
08:28Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw26-19
08:28Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw27-19
08:09Illinois StateJohn Olsson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away27-19
08:08Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin pulls down the rebound27-19
08:04Western KentuckyJoseph Howard throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt27-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), William Simmons (SF), Frank Haire (C)
Joseph Howard, Chad Lawson, Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (PF)
John Olsson, Richard Ridley
 
07:54Illinois StateDavid Wiseman hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing27-19
07:52Illinois StateHoward Begaye tips it back up and in27-21
07:48Western KentuckyVictor Stryker loses the dribble to Dennis Owen in the backcourt27-21
07:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye travels with the ball27-21
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), Vincent Denenberg (PF)
Victor Stryker, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Max Applegate (C)
Mark Stilson, Howard Begaye
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Vincent Denenberg (fresh)
 C - Frank Haire (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - David Wiseman (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh)
 C - Max Applegate (fresh)
 
07:25Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt27-21
06:59Illinois StateDennis Owen buries a pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Ruben Ruth27-23
06:38Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses short on a shot in the lane27-23
06:37Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg tips it back up and in29-23
06:23Illinois StateDavid Wiseman hits the finger roll on a great pass from Max Applegate29-25
06:20Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges is hacked by Max Applegate in the backcourt - foul #1 on Max Applegate, team foul #929-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Howard White (C)
Glenn Getz, William Simmons, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Max Applegate
 
06:20Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges makes the 1st free throw30-25
06:20Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges misses the 2nd free throw30-25
06:20Illinois StateRichard Ridley grabs the defensive rebound30-25
06:11Illinois StateMark Stilson misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away30-25
06:10Western KentuckyChad Lawson gets the rebound30-25
05:44Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg clanks a 3 from the right wing30-25
05:43Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle snags the defensive board30-25
05:41Illinois StateJohn Olsson is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #1030-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Timothy Erwin (PF)
Nathaniel Hodges, Vincent Denenberg
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (PG), Howard Begaye (C)
Jimmie Tinkle, Richard Ridley
 
05:25Western KentuckyChad Lawson scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Timothy Erwin32-25
05:09Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner32-25
05:08Western KentuckyJoseph Howard pulls down the rebound32-25
04:52Western KentuckyChad Lawson is whistled for traveling32-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Simmons (SF)
Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Richard Ridley (PF)
Melvin Maddox, Mark Stilson, Christopher Gibson
 
04:35Illinois StateRuben Ruth hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing but he's fouled by William Simmons - foul #2 on William Simmons, team foul #632-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), Vincent Denenberg (SF), Frank Haire (C)
Joseph Howard, William Simmons, Chad Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Gibson (PF)
Howard Begaye
 
04:35Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses the 1st free throw32-25
04:35Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 2nd free throw32-26
04:28Western KentuckyJohn Olsson picks off the pass by Victor Stryker32-26
04:24Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle banks in the layup on a nice dish by John Olsson32-28
04:11Western KentuckyFrank Haire misses the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Richard Ridley - foul #2 on Richard Ridley, team foul #1132-28
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Max Applegate (C)
John Olsson, Richard Ridley
 
04:11Western KentuckyFrank Haire misses the 1st free throw32-28
04:11Western KentuckyFrank Haire makes the 2nd free throw33-28
03:56Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle blows the layup33-28
03:55Western KentuckyFrank Haire snags the defensive board33-28
03:32Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner36-28
03:20Illinois StateDavid Wiseman is hacked by Glenn Getz - foul #1 on Glenn Getz, team foul #736-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), William Simmons (SF), John Flint (C)
Victor Stryker, Glenn Getz, Timothy Erwin, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Max Applegate
 
03:20Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 1st free throw36-29
03:20Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw36-30
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Vincent Denenberg (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - John Flint (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Mark Stilson (fresh)
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh)
 SF - David Wiseman (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:02Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line36-30
03:01Illinois StateMark Stilson pulls down the rebound36-30
02:38Illinois StateDavid Wiseman throws it down36-32
02:25Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses long on a fadeaway in the paint36-32
02:24Illinois StateDavid Wiseman pulls down the rebound36-32
02:16Illinois StateLarry Edwards buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Mark Stilson36-35
02:14Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons is hacked by David Wiseman in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Wiseman, team foul #1236-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Howard White (PF)
Vincent Denenberg
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Mark Stilson, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye
 
02:14Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses the 1st free throw36-35
02:14Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the 2nd free throw37-35
01:49Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner37-35
01:48Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the offensive rebound37-35
01:38Illinois StateNathaniel Hodges steals the ball from Christopher Gibson37-35
01:20Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses the 3 pointer from the right wing37-35
01:18Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle gets the rebound37-35
00:58Illinois StateJohn Olsson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away37-35
00:57Western KentuckyJohn Flint gets the rebound37-35
00:51Western KentuckyJohn Flint connects on the open shot from the left block on a great pass from Nathaniel Hodges39-35
00:31Illinois StateChristopher Gibson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing39-35
00:30Western KentuckyJohn Flint gets the rebound39-35
00:03Western KentuckyJohn Flint is fouled on the floor by Larry Edwards - foul #3 on Larry Edwards, team foul #1339-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF)
Nathaniel Hodges, Joseph Howard, William Simmons, Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Larry Edwards, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Richard Ridley
 
00:03Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the 1st free throw40-35
00:03Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the 2nd free throw40-35
00:03Illinois StateDennis Owen snags the defensive board40-35
00:00Illinois StateDennis Owen misses short on a halfcourt shot40-35
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - David Wiseman (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle inbounds the ball40-35
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 (+1) 
19:39Illinois StateRuben Ruth is fouled on the floor by Victor Stryker - foul #1 on Victor Stryker, team foul #140-35
19:30Illinois StateHoward Begaye throws a bad pass out of bounds40-35
19:28Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons is hacked by Jimmie Tinkle in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #140-35
19:09Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side40-35
19:08Western KentuckyVictor Stryker hits the follow up shot42-35
18:49Illinois StateDavid Wiseman can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on John Flint - foul #3 on John Flint, team foul #242-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Frank Haire (C)
John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State 
18:49Illinois StateDavid Wiseman misses the 1st free throw42-35
18:49Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw42-36
18:27Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the wide open floater from the right side on a nice dish by Victor Stryker44-36
18:08Illinois StateFrank Haire is called for the reach on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Frank Haire, team foul #344-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Vincent Denenberg (PF)
Joseph Howard, William Simmons, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), Dennis Owen (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
17:50Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses the fadeaway from the left side44-36
17:49Illinois StateDennis Owen hits the follow up shot44-38
17:47Western KentuckyChad Lawson is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #1 on Chad Lawson, team foul #444-38
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG)
Victor Stryker
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:31Illinois StateRichard Ridley comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side44-38
17:29Illinois StateDennis Owen tips it home44-40
17:09Western KentuckyChad Lawson drills a floater from the right side set up by Glenn Getz46-40
16:47Illinois StateDennis Owen comes up short on the driving attempt in the paint46-40
16:45Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the offensive rebound46-40
16:34Illinois StateDennis Owen hits a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from John Olsson and he's hacked by Frank Haire - foul #2 on Frank Haire, team foul #546-42
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), William Simmons (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), Howard White (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, Vincent Denenberg, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Jimmie Tinkle, Richard Ridley
 
16:34Illinois StateDennis Owen misses the free throw46-42
16:34Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons grabs the defensive rebound46-42
16:24Western KentuckyHoward White connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by William Simmons49-42
16:19Illinois StateRuben Ruth knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by John Olsson49-45
15:59Western KentuckyVictor Stryker banks in the layup51-45
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Howard White (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 5 ast.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:35Illinois StateChristopher Gibson can't connect on a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Timothy Erwin - foul #2 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #651-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (PF), John Flint (C)
Timothy Erwin, Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Mark Stilson, Dennis Owen
 
15:35Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses the 1st free throw51-45
15:35Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses the 2nd free throw51-45
15:35Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons snags the defensive board51-45
15:11Western KentuckyJoseph Howard comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing51-45
15:09Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the defensive rebound51-45
15:04Illinois StateRuben Ruth's fadeaway is rejected by John Flint51-45
15:03Illinois StateChristopher Gibson tips it home51-47
14:45Western KentuckyVictor Stryker comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing51-47
14:44Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the tip51-47
14:43Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Howard Begaye51-47
14:26Illinois StateDavid Wiseman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner51-47
14:25Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the rebound51-47
14:10Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons loses the ball out of bounds51-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF)
Victor Stryker, Joseph Howard, William Simmons, Vincent Denenberg
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Richard Ridley (C)
Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Howard Begaye
 
13:47Illinois StateRichard Ridley scores on a fadeaway from the right side set up by Melvin Maddox51-49
13:42Western KentuckyChristopher Gibson is called for the reach on Timothy Erwin - foul #1 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #251-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Frank Haire (C)
John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG)
Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards
 
13:23Western KentuckyFrank Haire buries a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Nathaniel Hodges and the foul's on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #353-49
13:23Western KentuckyFrank Haire misses the free throw53-49
13:23Illinois StateChristopher Gibson pulls down the rebound53-49
13:05Illinois StateRichard Ridley comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Frank Haire - foul #3 on Frank Haire, team foul #753-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Max Applegate (C)
Mark Stilson, Christopher Gibson
 
13:05Illinois StateRichard Ridley makes the 1st free throw53-50
13:05Illinois StateRichard Ridley makes the 2nd free throw53-51
12:39Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses the 3pt attempt from straight away53-51
12:38Illinois StateRichard Ridley snags the defensive board53-51
12:20Illinois StateDavid Wiseman comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing53-51
12:18Western KentuckyFrank Haire grabs the defensive rebound53-51
12:04Western KentuckyFrank Haire misses long on a floater in the paint53-51
12:03Western KentuckyFrank Haire grabs the offensive rebound53-51
11:41Western KentuckyGlenn Getz is hacked by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #3 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #453-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), William Simmons (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), John Flint (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, Vincent Denenberg, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, David Wiseman, Jimmie Tinkle, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:33Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing53-51
11:31Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Ruben Ruth53-51
11:26Illinois StateRuben Ruth hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Howard Begaye53-54
11:06Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons knocks in the floater from the right wing55-54
10:54Illinois StateDennis Owen clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane55-54
10:53Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the offensive rebound55-54
10:44Illinois StateRuben Ruth is whistled for traveling55-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
Ruben Ruth
 
10:35Western KentuckyLarry Edwards steals the ball from William Simmons55-54
10:20Illinois StateMark Stilson misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away55-54
10:18Illinois StateHoward Begaye tips it back up and in55-56
09:50Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the wide open 3 from the right wing set up by Victor Stryker58-56
09:35Illinois StateDennis Owen misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner58-56
09:33Illinois StateDennis Owen snags the offensive board58-56
09:06Illinois StateLarry Edwards is whistled for a carry58-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), Howard White (C)
Victor Stryker, Joseph Howard, William Simmons, Vincent Denenberg, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye
 
08:49Western KentuckyChad Lawson hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by David Wiseman - foul #3 on David Wiseman, team foul #558-56
08:49Western KentuckyChad Lawson makes the 1st free throw59-56
08:49Western KentuckyChad Lawson makes the 2nd free throw60-56
08:30Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away60-56
08:28Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin grabs the board60-56
08:26Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #660-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Frank Haire (C)
Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State 
08:08Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner60-56
08:07Western KentuckyChad Lawson tips it in62-56
07:45Illinois StateJohn Olsson hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth62-59
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Frank Haire (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Richard Ridley (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:36Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin hits a shot from the left wing64-59
07:17Illinois StateGlenn Getz steals the ball from Ruben Ruth64-59
07:06Western KentuckyGlenn Getz is fouled on the floor by Richard Ridley - foul #3 on Richard Ridley, team foul #764-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SG), William Simmons (SF), Vincent Denenberg (PF), John Flint (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Chad Lawson, Timothy Erwin, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, David Wiseman, Richard Ridley
 
07:06Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses the 1st free throw64-59
07:06Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg snags the offensive board64-59
06:49Western KentuckyJohn Flint is by himself and knocks in the runner from the baseline66-59
06:31Illinois StateJohn Flint takes the ball from Mark Stilson66-59
06:18Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side66-59
06:17Illinois StateChristopher Gibson snags the defensive board66-59
05:54Illinois StateMax Applegate is whistled for traveling66-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG)
Glenn Getz
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Howard Begaye (C)
Mark Stilson, Max Applegate
 
05:34Western KentuckyVictor Stryker's pass is intercepted by Howard Begaye66-59
05:18Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses long on a runner from the baseline66-59
05:17Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg grabs the board66-59
05:13Western KentuckyVictor Stryker hits a wide open jump hook from the baseline set up by William Simmons68-59
05:07Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle hits a 3pt attempt from straight away68-62
04:48Western KentuckyJohn Flint double dribbles68-62
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), Frank Haire (C)
Joseph Howard, William Simmons, Vincent Denenberg, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Larry Edwards, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
04:32Illinois StateRichard Ridley knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Ruben Ruth68-65
04:30Western KentuckyVictor Stryker loses the dribble to John Olsson in the backcourt68-65
04:17Illinois StateRichard Ridley hits the finger roll on a great pass from Dennis Owen68-67
04:03Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner68-67
04:02Illinois StateJohn Olsson snags the defensive board68-67
03:49Illinois StateJohn Olsson hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Ruben Ruth68-70
03:45Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Owen - foul #2 on Dennis Owen, team foul #868-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Howard White (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
John Olsson, David Wiseman
 
03:45Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw69-70
03:45Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw70-70
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Howard White (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Frank Haire (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 9 pts. 7 ast.
 SG - Mark Stilson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Richard Ridley (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:21Illinois StateChad Lawson picks off the pass by Richard Ridley70-70
03:07Western KentuckyVictor Stryker hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side but the foul's on Mark Stilson - foul #2 on Mark Stilson, team foul #970-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Simmons (SF), Vincent Denenberg (PF), John Flint (C)
Chad Lawson, Howard White, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Dennis Owen, Richard Ridley
 
03:07Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw71-70
03:07Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw72-70
02:50Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle throws a bad pass out of bounds72-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Doug Padgett (PG), Joseph Howard (SG)
Victor Stryker, Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State 
02:48Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)72-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Timothy Erwin (PF)
Doug Padgett, Vincent Denenberg
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Richard Ridley (PF)
Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, Christopher Gibson
 
02:29Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons knocks in the jump hook in the lane74-70
02:29Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)74-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG)
Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
David Wiseman, Richard Ridley
 
02:08Illinois StateChristopher Gibson drills a turnaround near the basket set up by Ruben Ruth74-72
02:00Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses short on a floater from the free throw line74-72
01:59Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons grabs the offensive rebound74-72
01:39Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses short on a shot in the paint but he's fouled by Larry Edwards - foul #4 on Larry Edwards, team foul #1074-72
01:39Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 1st free throw74-72
01:39Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw75-72
01:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye buries a fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Ruben Ruth and he's fouled by Timothy Erwin - foul #3 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #875-74
01:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the free throw75-75
01:07Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is wide open but clanks a jumper from just outside the lane75-75
01:05Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons tips it but misses75-75
01:04Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the offensive rebound75-75
00:44Western KentuckyRuben Ruth is called for the reach on Timothy Erwin - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1175-75
00:44Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin misses the 1st free throw75-75
00:44Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin makes the 2nd free throw76-75
00:15Illinois StateLarry Edwards knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Jimmie Tinkle76-78
00:06Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin knocks in the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by William Simmons78-78
00:06Illinois StateIllinois State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)78-78
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:00Illinois StateChristopher Gibson is called for traveling78-78
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LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 20 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 9 pts. 9 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 6 pts. 4 pf.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 
05:00Illinois StateChristopher Gibson wins the tip78-78
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 (+1) 
04:38Illinois StateHoward Begaye clanks a fadeaway near the basket78-78
04:37Western KentuckyJohn Flint grabs the board78-78
04:17Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses badly on a 3 from the right corner78-78
04:15Illinois StateLarry Edwards snags the defensive board78-78
03:59Illinois StateVictor Stryker is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Victor Stryker, team foul #978-78
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (C)
Larry Edwards, Howard Begaye
 
03:59Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 1st free throw78-79
03:59Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses the 2nd free throw78-79
03:59Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg snags the defensive board78-79
03:44Western KentuckyRuben Ruth steals the ball from Vincent Denenberg78-79
03:40Illinois StateDavid Wiseman hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth78-81
03:38Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt78-81
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Richard Ridley (C)
Ruben Ruth, Christopher Gibson
 
03:25Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Jimmie Tinkle78-84
02:57Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses short on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Richard Ridley - foul #4 on Richard Ridley, team foul #1278-84
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), Frank Haire (C)
Victor Stryker, William Simmons, Vincent Denenberg, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SF)
Jimmie Tinkle
 
02:57Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 1st free throw79-84
02:57Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 2nd free throw80-84
02:55Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)80-84
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), William Simmons (SF), John Flint (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Chad Lawson, Frank Haire
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, David Wiseman, Mark Stilson, Dennis Owen, Richard Ridley
 
02:33Illinois StateJohn Flint swats the short shot by Howard Begaye80-84
02:32Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin gets the rebound80-84
02:30Western KentuckyLarry Edwards picks off the pass by Timothy Erwin in the backcourt80-84
02:18Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle is denied on a layup by John Flint80-84
02:17Illinois StateRuben Ruth gets the offensive rebound80-84
02:04Illinois StateHoward Begaye drills a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth80-86
01:51Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner80-86
01:49Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the board80-86
01:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle drills a floater from the left block on a nice dish by Christopher Gibson and he's fouled by Timothy Erwin - foul #4 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #1080-88
01:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the free throw80-89
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) 
01:17Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away80-89
01:16Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons snags the offensive board80-89
01:11Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons can't connect on an uncontested 3pt attempt from the left corner80-89
01:10Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the board80-89
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) 
00:41Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle comes up short on the shot from close range80-89
00:39Western KentuckyJoseph Howard snags the defensive board80-89
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fairly fresh) 20 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 C - John Flint (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 11 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 
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 flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:37Western KentuckyJoseph Howard is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1380-89
00:37Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 1st free throw81-89
00:37Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 2nd free throw82-89
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:34Illinois StateRuben Ruth is fouled in the backcourt by Victor Stryker - foul #3 on Victor Stryker, team foul #1182-89
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF)
Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
00:34Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 1st free throw82-90
00:34Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 2nd free throw82-91
00:26Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away82-91
00:24Illinois StateHoward Begaye pulls down the rebound82-91
00:24Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining)82-91
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) 
00:22Illinois StateLarry Edwards is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Howard - foul #1 on Joseph Howard, team foul #1282-91
00:22Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 1st free throw82-92
00:22Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the 2nd free throw82-92
00:22Western KentuckyJohn Flint snags the defensive board82-92
00:15Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses short on an open shot from just outside the lane82-92
00:14Illinois StateThe rebound goes to David Wiseman82-92
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) 
00:00Illinois StateRuben Ruth runs out the clock82-92