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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
7/16/2026
87
  1 2 F
Illinois State 36 51 87
Northern Iowa 36 41 77
77
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cClarence Neal 17 2-3 1-2 2-4 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 7
pfJohn Dietz 19 0-1 0-0 4-6 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 4
sfJack Brunelle 20 7-14 2-5 3-3 2 6 1 2 1 0 3 19
sgAlton Coleman 21 4-6 2-4 0-0 0 0 4 1 0 0 3 10
pgDon Schwartzer 17 2-4 0-1 1-1 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgRoger McArthy 21 5-7 1-3 0-1 0 1 2 2 1 1 0 11
pfBrian Lovett 18 1-2 0-0 1-1 0 8 2 2 0 2 0 3
sfKevin Balk 17 2-7 0-1 2-3 2 4 2 2 2 1 1 6
sgSteve Byers 16 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 5
sfArthur Thoms 15 2-4 0-0 2-2 2 7 3 1 2 0 0 6
sgRobert Twombly 10 2-3 1-2 0-0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 5
sgKevin Blair 9 2-2 1-1 1-1 1 1 1 1 0 0 3 6
Totals 200 31-55 9-20 16-22 7 31 22 16 9 4 18 87
Percentages   .564 .450 .727                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Wren 22 0-3 0-1 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 0
pfAlfred Hayden 21 1-4 1-1 0-0 1 4 2 0 0 0 2 3
sfPatrick Dubay 16 4-4 2-2 1-2 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 11
sgCharles Novick 20 2-7 2-5 1-2 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 7
pgSteven Hall 25 6-10 3-5 1-3 0 0 3 3 2 0 3 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgGerald Jones 20 4-8 2-5 2-2 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 12
sfMarvin Baden 18 2-8 0-2 1-1 3 8 1 1 2 0 2 5
pfLeon Taylor 16 3-5 1-1 1-1 3 3 3 2 1 0 2 8
sgColin Weingarten 15 1-4 1-2 1-2 1 4 2 3 1 0 0 4
cJames Gray 15 3-4 0-0 0-0 3 4 2 0 1 1 0 6
pfEllis Smith 7 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 3
sgChristopher Weinman 5 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 2
Totals 200 28-61 13-26 8-13 11 30 18 17 9 1 18 77
Percentages   .459 .500 .615                

ISU
36
14-28
6-12
2-2
5
11
9
9
5
2
8
12
13
2
2
17
51
17-27
3-8
14-20
2
20
13
7
4
2
10
16
7
1
4
25
87
31-55
9-20
16-22
7
31
22
16
9
4
18
28
20
3
6
42
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
UNI
36
14-26
5-10
3-5
6
15
9
10
3
1
5
10
8
7
2
17
41
14-35
8-16
5-8
5
15
9
7
6
0
13
10
2
5
5
23
77
28-61
13-26
8-13
11
30
18
17
9
1
18
20
10
12
7
40
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Jack Brunelle Illinois State
19 Points, 6 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Don Schwartzer (fresh)
 SG - Alton Coleman (fresh)
 SF - Jack Brunelle (fresh)
 PF - John Dietz (fresh)
 C - Clarence Neal (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Steven Hall (fresh)
 SG - Charles Novick (fresh)
 SF - Patrick Dubay (fresh)
 PF - Alfred Hayden (fresh)
 C - James Wren (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateClarence Neal wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
19:48Illinois StateCharles Novick steals it from Alton Coleman0-0
19:45Northern IowaSteven Hall hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Charles Novick0-2
19:23Illinois StateJack Brunelle hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Don Schwartzer3-2
19:04Northern IowaPatrick Dubay buries a floater from the right wing3-4
18:47Illinois StateJack Brunelle misses long on a 3 from the left corner3-4
18:46Northern IowaAlfred Hayden grabs the defensive rebound3-4
18:27Northern IowaJohn Dietz is called for the reach on Charles Novick - foul #1 on John Dietz, team foul #13-4
18:16Northern IowaSteven Hall knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Alfred Hayden3-7
17:59Illinois StateJack Brunelle scores on a floater from the free throw line5-7
17:48Northern IowaSteven Hall is alone and drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Charles Novick5-10
17:42Illinois StateJack Brunelle scores on a fadeaway near the basket set up by Alton Coleman and the foul's on Patrick Dubay - foul #1 on Patrick Dubay, team foul #17-10
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (PG), Steve Byers (SG), Kevin Balk (PF), Brian Lovett (C)
Don Schwartzer, Alton Coleman, John Dietz, Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Gerald Jones (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), Marvin Baden (PF), James Gray (C)
Charles Novick, Patrick Dubay, Alfred Hayden, James Wren
 
17:42Illinois StateJack Brunelle makes the free throw8-10
17:23Northern IowaLeon Taylor makes the wide open pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Gray8-12
17:02Illinois StateJack Brunelle's pass is intercepted by James Gray8-12
17:00Northern IowaGerald Jones's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt8-12
SubsIllinois State
Arthur Thoms (PF)
Jack Brunelle
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (PG)
Steven Hall
 
16:41Illinois StateKevin Balk clanks a jumpshot from the left side8-12
16:39Illinois StateKevin Balk grabs the offensive board8-12
16:24Illinois StateLeon Taylor steals the ball from Roger McArthy8-12
16:05Northern IowaGerald Jones hits a wide open shot from the left side8-14
15:53Illinois StateRoger McArthy scores on a fadeaway from the baseline10-14
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Roger McArthy (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Steve Byers (fairly fresh)
 SF - Kevin Balk (fairly fresh)
 PF - Arthur Thoms (fresh)
 C - Brian Lovett (fairly fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Colin Weingarten (fresh)
 SG - Gerald Jones (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Leon Taylor (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Marvin Baden (fairly fresh)
 C - James Gray (fairly fresh)
 
15:35Northern IowaLeon Taylor connects on the open 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Colin Weingarten10-17
15:12Illinois StateJames Gray swats the short shot by Kevin Balk10-17
15:10Northern IowaColin Weingarten grabs the board10-17
15:08Northern IowaGerald Jones is hacked by Steve Byers in the backcourt - foul #1 on Steve Byers, team foul #210-17
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG), Alton Coleman (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), John Dietz (PF), Clarence Neal (C)
Roger McArthy, Steve Byers, Kevin Balk, Arthur Thoms, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Patrick Dubay (SF), Alfred Hayden (PF), James Wren (C)
Colin Weingarten, Gerald Jones, Leon Taylor, Marvin Baden, James Gray
 
14:55Northern IowaPatrick Dubay loses the ball out of bounds10-17
14:33Illinois StateClarence Neal scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away13-17
14:12Northern IowaPatrick Dubay connects on the runner in the paint on a nice dish by James Wren13-19
13:59Illinois StateAlton Coleman scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Robert Twombly16-19
13:52Northern IowaSteven Hall is hacked by Robert Twombly in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Twombly, team foul #316-19
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Kevin Blair (SG), Arthur Thoms (SF)
Robert Twombly, Alton Coleman, Jack Brunelle
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Gerald Jones (SG)
Charles Novick
 
13:39Northern IowaArthur Thoms picks off the pass by Steven Hall16-19
13:23Illinois StateKevin Blair knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Don Schwartzer19-19
12:58Northern IowaSteven Hall misses the shot in the paint but he's fouled by John Dietz - foul #2 on John Dietz, team foul #419-19
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (SF), Kevin Balk (PF), Brian Lovett (C)
Arthur Thoms, John Dietz, Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (SF), Marvin Baden (PF), Ellis Smith (C)
Patrick Dubay, Alfred Hayden, James Wren
 
12:58Northern IowaSteven Hall makes the 1st free throw19-20
12:58Northern IowaSteven Hall misses the 2nd free throw19-20
12:58Illinois StateKevin Balk gets the rebound19-20
12:43Illinois StateBrian Lovett misses the easy layup19-20
12:41Northern IowaEllis Smith pulls down the rebound19-20
12:39Northern IowaSteven Hall loses the dribble to Don Schwartzer in the backcourt19-20
12:26Illinois StateRoger McArthy throws a bad pass out of bounds19-20
SubsIllinois State
Steve Byers (PG), Alton Coleman (SG)
Don Schwartzer, Kevin Blair
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Charles Novick (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), James Gray (C)
Steven Hall, Gerald Jones, Ellis Smith
 
12:08Northern IowaMarvin Baden misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner19-20
12:06Northern IowaJames Gray gets the offensive rebound19-20
11:41Northern IowaMarvin Baden's floater is tipped away by Roger McArthy19-20
11:39Illinois StateBrian Lovett snags the defensive board19-20
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Steve Byers (fresh)
 SG - Alton Coleman (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roger McArthy (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kevin Balk (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Brian Lovett (fairly fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Colin Weingarten (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Novick (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Leon Taylor (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Marvin Baden (fairly fresh)
 C - James Gray (fresh)
 
11:19Illinois StateKevin Balk clanks a jumper from the baseline19-20
11:17Northern IowaMarvin Baden snags the defensive board19-20
10:57Northern IowaMarvin Baden misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing19-20
10:55Northern IowaLeon Taylor gets the offensive rebound19-20
10:47Northern IowaMarvin Baden's fadeaway is rejected by Kevin Balk19-20
10:46Illinois StateBrian Lovett snags the defensive board19-20
10:27Illinois StateKevin Balk hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away19-20
10:26Northern IowaMarvin Baden grabs the board19-20
10:03Northern IowaColin Weingarten knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Leon Taylor19-23
09:58Illinois StateSteve Byers is whistled for traveling19-23
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Kevin Blair (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF), Clarence Neal (C)
Steve Byers, Alton Coleman, Roger McArthy, Kevin Balk, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Patrick Dubay (SF), Alfred Hayden (PF), James Wren (C)
Colin Weingarten, Charles Novick, Leon Taylor, Marvin Baden, James Gray
 
09:39Northern IowaSteven Hall drills a floater from the left side19-25
09:24Illinois StateJack Brunelle misses the driving attempt in the paint19-25
09:23Illinois StateKevin Blair grabs the offensive board19-25
08:54Illinois StateJack Brunelle is fouled on the floor by Patrick Dubay - foul #2 on Patrick Dubay, team foul #219-25
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG)
Don Schwartzer
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Marvin Baden (SF)
Patrick Dubay
 
08:34Illinois StateJack Brunelle can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner19-25
08:32Northern IowaAlfred Hayden pulls down the rebound19-25
08:11Northern IowaSteven Hall can't connect on an uncontested 3pt attempt from straight away19-25
08:09Northern IowaMarvin Baden pulls down the offensive rebound19-25
07:57Northern IowaMarvin Baden banks in the layup set up by Steven Hall and the foul's on Clarence Neal - foul #1 on Clarence Neal, team foul #519-27
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (SG), Kevin Balk (PF)
Kevin Blair, Arthur Thoms
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ellis Smith (C)
James Wren
 
07:57Northern IowaMarvin Baden makes the free throw19-28
07:35Illinois StateRoger McArthy banks in the layup on a nice dish by Robert Twombly21-28
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Twombly (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Roger McArthy (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Jack Brunelle (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Kevin Balk (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Clarence Neal (tiring) 3 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Steven Hall (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gerald Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Marvin Baden (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Alfred Hayden (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Ellis Smith (fresh)
 
07:19Northern IowaClarence Neal steps in front of the Ellis Smith pass21-28
07:08Illinois StateRoger McArthy misses the 3 from the left wing21-28
07:07Illinois StateJack Brunelle misses the tip21-28
07:05Northern IowaEllis Smith grabs the defensive rebound21-28
07:03Northern IowaSteven Hall is called for traveling in the backcourt21-28
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Alton Coleman (SG), Brian Lovett (C)
Robert Twombly, Jack Brunelle, Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), James Gray (C)
Steven Hall, Gerald Jones, Marvin Baden, Ellis Smith
 
06:42Illinois StateAlton Coleman buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Kevin Balk24-28
06:26Northern IowaAlfred Hayden drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Colin Weingarten24-31
06:09Illinois StateBrian Lovett throws a bad pass out of bounds24-31
SubsIllinois State
Arthur Thoms (PF)
Kevin Balk
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Christopher Weinman (PG), James Wren (C)
Leon Taylor, James Gray
 
05:54Northern IowaCharles Novick clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing24-31
05:52Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Arthur Thoms24-31
05:26Illinois StateAlton Coleman drills a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Arthur Thoms26-31
05:08Northern IowaCharles Novick misses badly on a runner in the lane26-31
05:06Illinois StateArthur Thoms grabs the defensive rebound26-31
04:58Illinois StateDon Schwartzer is hacked by Christopher Weinman - foul #1 on Christopher Weinman, team foul #326-31
SubsIllinois State
Steve Byers (PG), Kevin Blair (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), Clarence Neal (C)
Don Schwartzer, Alton Coleman, Roger McArthy, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), James Gray (PF)
Christopher Weinman, Charles Novick, Colin Weingarten, Alfred Hayden
 
04:42Illinois StateGerald Jones is called for the reach on Arthur Thoms - foul #1 on Gerald Jones, team foul #426-31
04:28Illinois StateArthur Thoms loses the ball out of bounds26-31
04:15Northern IowaKevin Blair is called for the reach on Steven Hall - foul #1 on Kevin Blair, team foul #626-31
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Balk (PF)
Arthur Thoms
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Ellis Smith (C)
James Wren
 
03:59Northern IowaLeon Taylor misses badly on the uncontested shot from the left block26-31
03:58Northern IowaLeon Taylor gets the offensive rebound26-31
03:46Northern IowaLeon Taylor is wide open but clanks a floater from the left block26-31
03:45Northern IowaJames Gray tips it home26-33
03:26Illinois StateKevin Blair buries a turnaround from the right block set up by Kevin Balk and he's hacked by Ellis Smith - foul #1 on Ellis Smith, team foul #528-33
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (SF), John Dietz (PF), Brian Lovett (C)
Jack Brunelle, Kevin Balk, Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Patrick Dubay (SF), Marvin Baden (PF)
Leon Taylor, James Gray
 
03:26Illinois StateKevin Blair makes the free throw29-33
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Steve Byers (fresh)
 SG - Kevin Blair (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Roger McArthy (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - John Dietz (fresh)
 C - Brian Lovett (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Steven Hall (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gerald Jones (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Patrick Dubay (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Marvin Baden (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ellis Smith (fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:02Northern IowaSteven Hall clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane29-33
03:01Illinois StateBrian Lovett gets the rebound29-33
02:38Illinois StateRoger McArthy drills a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Kevin Blair32-33
02:17Northern IowaEllis Smith misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing32-33
02:15Northern IowaMarvin Baden tips it back up and in32-35
02:05Illinois StateKevin Blair double dribbles32-35
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Alton Coleman (SG), Arthur Thoms (SF), Clarence Neal (C)
Steve Byers, Kevin Blair, Roger McArthy, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Alfred Hayden (PF), James Wren (C)
Steven Hall, Gerald Jones, Marvin Baden, Ellis Smith
 
01:44Northern IowaColin Weingarten loses the dribble to Arthur Thoms32-35
01:41Illinois StateArthur Thoms hits the finger roll34-35
01:39Northern IowaColin Weingarten throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt34-35
SubsIllinois State
Jack Brunelle (SF)
John Dietz
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Leon Taylor (SF), James Gray (PF)
Patrick Dubay, Alfred Hayden
 
01:29Illinois StateJack Brunelle misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing34-35
01:27Illinois StateArthur Thoms can't tip it in34-35
01:25Northern IowaJames Wren gets the rebound34-35
01:22Northern IowaColin Weingarten's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt34-35
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (C)
Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
01:17Illinois StateJack Brunelle misses badly on a runner from the right block34-35
01:15Northern IowaColin Weingarten gets the rebound34-35
01:04Northern IowaCharles Novick blows the layup but the foul's on Don Schwartzer - foul #1 on Don Schwartzer, team foul #734-35
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG), Kevin Balk (C)
Don Schwartzer, Jack Brunelle
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
01:04Northern IowaCharles Novick misses the 1st free throw34-35
01:04Northern IowaCharles Novick makes the 2nd free throw34-36
00:44Illinois StateRobert Twombly is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Robert Twombly, team foul #834-36
SubsIllinois State
John Dietz (PF)
Robert Twombly
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Alfred Hayden (PF)
Colin Weingarten, Charles Novick, James Gray
 
00:34Northern IowaJames Wren's pass is intercepted by Kevin Balk34-36
00:06Illinois StateAlton Coleman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner34-36
00:04Illinois StateArthur Thoms tips it back up and in36-36
00:00Northern IowaGerald Jones misses short on a halfcourt shot36-36
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Don Schwartzer (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Alton Coleman (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jack Brunelle (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - John Dietz (fresh)
 C - Clarence Neal (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Steven Hall (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Novick (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Patrick Dubay (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Alfred Hayden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Wren (fresh)
 
20:00Northern IowaPatrick Dubay inbounds the ball36-36
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:34Northern IowaPatrick Dubay buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Steven Hall36-39
19:10Illinois StateClarence Neal misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner36-39
19:08Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Charles Novick36-39
18:51Northern IowaAlfred Hayden misses the dunk attempt36-39
18:49Illinois StateJack Brunelle snags the defensive board36-39
18:31Illinois StateClarence Neal's pass is intercepted by Steven Hall36-39
18:28Northern IowaSteven Hall hits the finger roll36-41
18:08Illinois StateClarence Neal knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Alton Coleman38-41
17:57Northern IowaPatrick Dubay scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing38-44
17:42Illinois StateAlton Coleman drills a jump hook near the basket40-44
17:34Northern IowaPatrick Dubay is hacked by Jack Brunelle - foul #1 on Jack Brunelle, team foul #140-44
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (PG), Steve Byers (SG), Kevin Balk (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF), Brian Lovett (C)
Don Schwartzer, Alton Coleman, Jack Brunelle, John Dietz, Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), Marvin Baden (PF), James Gray (C)
Steven Hall, Charles Novick, Patrick Dubay, Alfred Hayden, James Wren
 
17:18Northern IowaJames Gray misses long on a shot from the left block40-44
17:16Illinois StateBrian Lovett snags the defensive board40-44
17:04Illinois StateArthur Thoms misses the jump hook in the paint40-44
17:02Northern IowaColin Weingarten snags the defensive board40-44
16:57Northern IowaGerald Jones's layup is rejected by Brian Lovett40-44
16:55Northern IowaMarvin Baden gets the offensive rebound40-44
16:41Northern IowaGerald Jones hits a wide open turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Leon Taylor40-46
16:30Illinois StateMarvin Baden picks off the pass by Kevin Balk40-46
16:18Northern IowaSteve Byers steals it from Leon Taylor40-46
16:13Illinois StateSteve Byers banks in the layup42-46
16:11Northern IowaGerald Jones loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt42-46
SubsIllinois State 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG)
Colin Weingarten
 
15:59Illinois StateKevin Balk loses the dribble to Marvin Baden42-46
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Roger McArthy (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Steve Byers (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Kevin Balk (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Arthur Thoms (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Lovett (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Steven Hall (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Gerald Jones (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Leon Taylor (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Marvin Baden (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - James Gray (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:46Northern IowaGerald Jones misses the 3 from the right corner42-46
15:44Illinois StateBrian Lovett pulls down the rebound42-46
15:27Illinois StateKevin Balk scores on a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Arthur Thoms and he's fouled by Marvin Baden - foul #1 on Marvin Baden, team foul #144-46
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG), Alton Coleman (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), John Dietz (PF)
Roger McArthy, Steve Byers, Arthur Thoms, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Charles Novick (SG), Patrick Dubay (SF), Alfred Hayden (PF), James Wren (C)
Gerald Jones, Leon Taylor, Marvin Baden, James Gray
 
15:27Illinois StateKevin Balk makes the free throw45-46
15:17Northern IowaCharles Novick misses the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner45-46
15:15Illinois StateThe rebound goes to John Dietz45-46
15:05Illinois StateJack Brunelle makes the floater near the basket on a nice dish by Alton Coleman47-46
14:55Northern IowaJames Wren misses short on a shot from just outside the lane47-46
14:54Illinois StateThe rebound goes to John Dietz47-46
14:50Illinois StateRobert Twombly lays it up and in on a nice dish by Alton Coleman49-46
14:48Northern IowaSteven Hall is hacked by Jack Brunelle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jack Brunelle, team foul #249-46
SubsIllinois State
Clarence Neal (C)
Kevin Balk
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (SF)
Patrick Dubay
 
14:31Northern IowaCharles Novick knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Steven Hall49-49
14:11Illinois StateRobert Twombly hits a 3 from the left corner set up by Jack Brunelle52-49
14:00Northern IowaColin Weingarten can't connect on a floater from the right side52-49
13:59Northern IowaColin Weingarten can't tip it in52-49
13:58Northern IowaAlfred Hayden grabs the offensive board52-49
13:41Northern IowaCharles Novick misses the 3 pointer from the right corner52-49
13:40Illinois StateClarence Neal pulls down the rebound52-49
13:28Illinois StateClarence Neal hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on James Wren - foul #1 on James Wren, team foul #252-49
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Steve Byers (SG), Roger McArthy (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF)
Robert Twombly, Alton Coleman, Jack Brunelle, John Dietz
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Christopher Weinman (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), Marvin Baden (PF), James Gray (C)
Steven Hall, Charles Novick, Colin Weingarten, Alfred Hayden, James Wren
 
13:28Illinois StateClarence Neal misses the 1st free throw52-49
13:28Illinois StateClarence Neal makes the 2nd free throw53-49
13:00Northern IowaGerald Jones drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from James Gray53-52
12:44Illinois StateMarvin Baden is called for the reach on Roger McArthy - foul #2 on Marvin Baden, team foul #353-52
SubsIllinois State
Brian Lovett (C)
Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
12:27Illinois StateDon Schwartzer buries a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Arthur Thoms and he's fouled by Leon Taylor - foul #1 on Leon Taylor, team foul #455-52
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Balk (PF)
Arthur Thoms
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Patrick Dubay (SF), Ellis Smith (C)
Leon Taylor, James Gray
 
12:27Illinois StateDon Schwartzer makes the free throw56-52
12:13Northern IowaChristopher Weinman scores on a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Gerald Jones56-54
12:01Illinois StateSteve Byers hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Brian Lovett59-54
11:59Northern IowaRoger McArthy steps in front of the Christopher Weinman pass in the backcourt59-54
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Don Schwartzer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Steve Byers (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Roger McArthy (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Kevin Balk (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brian Lovett (fresh) 5 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Christopher Weinman (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Gerald Jones (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Patrick Dubay (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Marvin Baden (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Ellis Smith (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:47Illinois StateKevin Balk hits a driving attempt near the basket set up by Don Schwartzer61-54
11:45Northern IowaChristopher Weinman's pass is intercepted by Kevin Balk in the backcourt61-54
11:29Illinois StateChristopher Weinman steals the ball from Brian Lovett61-54
11:26Northern IowaChristopher Weinman blows the dunk61-54
11:25Illinois StateBrian Lovett snags the defensive board61-54
11:04Illinois StateDon Schwartzer scores on a fadeaway from the left side set up by Roger McArthy63-54
10:46Northern IowaEllis Smith makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Gerald Jones63-57
10:28Illinois StateRoger McArthy hits a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Steve Byers and the foul's on Christopher Weinman - foul #2 on Christopher Weinman, team foul #565-57
SubsIllinois State
Alton Coleman (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), John Dietz (PF), Clarence Neal (C)
Don Schwartzer, Steve Byers, Kevin Balk, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Colin Weingarten (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), James Gray (PF), James Wren (C)
Christopher Weinman, Gerald Jones, Patrick Dubay, Marvin Baden, Ellis Smith
 
10:28Illinois StateRoger McArthy misses the free throw65-57
10:28Northern IowaJames Gray snags the defensive board65-57
10:05Northern IowaLeon Taylor hits a jump hook from close range and the foul's on John Dietz - foul #3 on John Dietz, team foul #365-59
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG)
Roger McArthy
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
10:05Northern IowaLeon Taylor makes the free throw65-60
09:51Illinois StateJack Brunelle misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's fouled by Leon Taylor - foul #2 on Leon Taylor, team foul #665-60
SubsIllinois State 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Charles Novick (SG), Alfred Hayden (PF)
Colin Weingarten, James Gray
 
09:51Illinois StateJack Brunelle makes the 1st free throw66-60
09:51Illinois StateJack Brunelle makes the 2nd free throw67-60
09:41Northern IowaAlton Coleman is called for the reach on Steven Hall - foul #1 on Alton Coleman, team foul #467-60
09:18Northern IowaJames Wren comes up short on the fadeaway near the basket67-60
09:17Illinois StateClarence Neal grabs the board67-60
09:04Illinois StateJack Brunelle connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by John Dietz70-60
08:52Northern IowaAlfred Hayden misses badly on the uncontested floater from the left side70-60
08:51Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Jack Brunelle70-60
08:35Illinois StateClarence Neal misses short on a turnaround from close range but the foul's on Charles Novick - foul #1 on Charles Novick, team foul #770-60
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Kevin Blair (SG), Arthur Thoms (PF)
Robert Twombly, Alton Coleman, John Dietz
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Patrick Dubay (SF), James Gray (C)
Steven Hall, Charles Novick, Leon Taylor, James Wren
 
08:35Illinois StateClarence Neal misses the 1st free throw70-60
08:35Illinois StateClarence Neal makes the 2nd free throw71-60
08:33Northern IowaColin Weingarten is hacked by Kevin Blair in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kevin Blair, team foul #571-60
SubsIllinois State
Brian Lovett (C)
Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
08:19Northern IowaAlfred Hayden misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side71-60
08:17Illinois StateArthur Thoms grabs the board71-60
08:11Illinois StateArthur Thoms is fouled on the floor by Alfred Hayden - foul #1 on Alfred Hayden, team foul #871-60
SubsIllinois State
Roger McArthy (PG), Kevin Balk (PF)
Don Schwartzer, Jack Brunelle
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
08:11Illinois StateArthur Thoms makes the 1st free throw72-60
08:11Illinois StateArthur Thoms makes the 2nd free throw73-60
07:53Northern IowaJames Gray knocks in the fadeaway from close range set up by Alfred Hayden73-62
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Roger McArthy (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Kevin Blair (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Arthur Thoms (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Kevin Balk (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Brian Lovett (fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Colin Weingarten (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Gerald Jones (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Patrick Dubay (fairly fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Alfred Hayden (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - James Gray (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:26Illinois StateRoger McArthy misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away73-62
07:24Northern IowaPatrick Dubay pulls down the rebound73-62
07:22Northern IowaGerald Jones is hacked by Kevin Blair in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kevin Blair, team foul #673-62
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG), Steve Byers (SG)
Kevin Blair, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Marvin Baden (SF), James Wren (C)
Colin Weingarten, Patrick Dubay, Alfred Hayden
 
07:05Northern IowaGerald Jones clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing73-62
07:03Northern IowaJames Gray tips it back up and in73-64
07:01Illinois StateSteven Hall picks off the pass by Robert Twombly in the backcourt73-64
06:53Northern IowaSteven Hall comes up short on the 3 from the left corner73-64
06:51Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Arthur Thoms73-64
06:39Illinois StateRoger McArthy makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side75-64
06:33Northern IowaGerald Jones misses the driving attempt in the paint but he's hacked by Kevin Balk - foul #1 on Kevin Balk, team foul #775-64
SubsIllinois State
Alton Coleman (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), John Dietz (PF), Brian Lovett (C)
Robert Twombly, Roger McArthy, Arthur Thoms, Kevin Balk
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Charles Novick (SG), Leon Taylor (SF)
Steven Hall, James Gray
 
06:33Northern IowaGerald Jones makes the 1st free throw75-65
06:33Northern IowaGerald Jones makes the 2nd free throw75-66
06:20Illinois StateJack Brunelle buries a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Brian Lovett77-66
06:10Northern IowaGerald Jones connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Leon Taylor77-69
05:56Illinois StateJack Brunelle throws a bad pass out of bounds77-69
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Clarence Neal (C)
Steve Byers, Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Alfred Hayden (PF), Ellis Smith (C)
Gerald Jones, Marvin Baden, James Wren
 
05:53Northern IowaLeon Taylor's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt77-69
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG)
Don Schwartzer
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Colin Weingarten (SG)
Charles Novick
 
05:35Illinois StateJack Brunelle scores on a jumpshot from the right wing79-69
05:15Northern IowaColin Weingarten misses short on a 3 from the right wing79-69
05:13Northern IowaLeon Taylor gets the offensive rebound79-69
05:02Northern IowaColin Weingarten is fouled on the floor by Alton Coleman - foul #2 on Alton Coleman, team foul #879-69
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Kevin Blair (SG), Roger McArthy (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF), Brian Lovett (C)
Robert Twombly, Alton Coleman, Jack Brunelle, John Dietz, Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Charles Novick (SG)
Leon Taylor
 
05:02Northern IowaColin Weingarten makes the 1st free throw79-70
05:02Northern IowaColin Weingarten misses the 2nd free throw79-70
05:02Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Roger McArthy79-70
04:42Illinois StateDon Schwartzer's pass is intercepted by Colin Weingarten79-70
04:21Northern IowaBrian Lovett blocks the short jumper by Steven Hall79-70
04:19Illinois StateArthur Thoms grabs the defensive rebound79-70
03:58Illinois StateBrian Lovett scores on a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Roger McArthy and he's hacked by Alfred Hayden - foul #2 on Alfred Hayden, team foul #981-70
SubsIllinois State
Steve Byers (SG), Kevin Balk (SF), John Dietz (PF)
Don Schwartzer, Kevin Blair, Arthur Thoms
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Christopher Weinman (PG), Gerald Jones (SG), Marvin Baden (SF), James Gray (PF), James Wren (C)
Steven Hall, Charles Novick, Colin Weingarten, Alfred Hayden, Ellis Smith
 
03:58Illinois StateBrian Lovett makes the free throw82-70
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
03:54Northern IowaMarvin Baden is whistled for traveling in the backcourt82-70
SubsIllinois State
Robert Twombly (PG)
Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:39Illinois StateRobert Twombly can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing82-70
03:38Northern IowaMarvin Baden pulls down the rebound82-70
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Twombly (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Steve Byers (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roger McArthy (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - John Dietz (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Kevin Balk (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupNorthern Iowa
 PG - Christopher Weinman (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Gerald Jones (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Marvin Baden (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - James Gray (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - James Wren (fresh)
 
03:14Northern IowaMarvin Baden misses short on a jumper from the baseline82-70
03:13Illinois StateKevin Balk gets the rebound82-70
02:44Illinois StateKevin Balk misses short on a jumper from the left wing82-70
02:42Northern IowaThe rebound goes to Gerald Jones82-70
02:42Northern IowaNorthern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)82-70
SubsIllinois State
Don Schwartzer (PG), Alton Coleman (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), Brian Lovett (C)
Robert Twombly, Steve Byers, Roger McArthy, Kevin Balk
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Steven Hall (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Patrick Dubay (SF)
Christopher Weinman, Gerald Jones, James Gray
 
02:22Northern IowaCharles Novick misses badly on the uncontested shot from the left block82-70
02:21Illinois StateBrian Lovett grabs the defensive rebound82-70
02:15Illinois StateDon Schwartzer misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner82-70
02:14Illinois StateJack Brunelle can't tip it in82-70
02:12Northern IowaJames Wren pulls down the rebound82-70
02:07Northern IowaCharles Novick connects on the open 3 from the left wing set up by Marvin Baden82-73
01:51Illinois StateAlton Coleman comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner82-73
01:49Northern IowaMarvin Baden snags the defensive board82-73
01:36Northern IowaMarvin Baden misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing82-73
01:35Illinois StateBrian Lovett gets the rebound82-73
01:11Illinois StateJohn Dietz hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side82-73
01:09Northern IowaMarvin Baden gets the rebound82-73
01:05Northern IowaSteven Hall is fouled in the backcourt by Alton Coleman - foul #3 on Alton Coleman, team foul #982-73
SubsIllinois State
Clarence Neal (C)
Brian Lovett
 
SubsNorthern Iowa
Alfred Hayden (PF)
Marvin Baden
 
01:05Northern IowaSteven Hall misses the 1st free throw82-73
01:05Illinois StateJack Brunelle snags the defensive board82-73
00:46Illinois StateDon Schwartzer misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line82-73
00:45Northern IowaAlfred Hayden pulls down the rebound82-73
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:39Northern IowaSteven Hall drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing82-76
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:36Illinois StateJohn Dietz is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Hall - foul #1 on Steven Hall, team foul #1082-76
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Balk (C)
Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
00:36Illinois StateJohn Dietz makes the 1st free throw83-76
00:36Illinois StateJohn Dietz makes the 2nd free throw84-76
00:34Northern IowaPatrick Dubay is fouled in the backcourt by Jack Brunelle - foul #3 on Jack Brunelle, team foul #1084-76
SubsIllinois State
Clarence Neal (C)
Kevin Balk
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
00:34Northern IowaPatrick Dubay misses the 1st free throw84-76
00:34Northern IowaPatrick Dubay makes the 2nd free throw84-77
00:33Illinois StateJohn Dietz is hacked by Steven Hall in the backcourt - foul #2 on Steven Hall, team foul #1184-77
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Balk (C)
Clarence Neal
 
SubsNorthern Iowa 
00:33Illinois StateJohn Dietz makes the 1st free throw85-77
00:33Illinois StateJohn Dietz makes the 2nd free throw86-77
00:27Northern IowaJack Brunelle steals the ball from Charles Novick86-77
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:26Illinois StateJohn Dietz is hacked by Steven Hall in the backcourt - foul #3 on Steven Hall, team foul #1286-77
00:26Illinois StateJohn Dietz misses the 1st free throw86-77
00:26Illinois StateJohn Dietz misses the 2nd free throw86-77
00:26Illinois StateKevin Balk grabs the offensive board86-77
00:23Illinois StateJames Wren is called for the reach on Kevin Balk - foul #2 on James Wren, team foul #1386-77
00:23Illinois StateKevin Balk misses the 1st free throw86-77
00:23Illinois StateKevin Balk makes the 2nd free throw87-77
00:18Northern IowaJames Wren misses the 3pt attempt from straight away87-77
00:17Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Jack Brunelle87-77
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern IowaNorthern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00Illinois StateDon Schwartzer runs out the clock87-77