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Conference Phelan
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 7/20/2026
75
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 46 29 75
Illinois State 35 21 56
56
Western Kentucky (16-8, 12-2)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEdwin Dollinger 17 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0
pfJake Hurley 22 6-11 1-3 0-0 3 14 0 0 0 1 0 13
sfHoward Heiberg 22 6-11 0-0 1-4 1 3 3 3 1 0 1 13
sgBilly Abels 21 0-2 0-1 6-6 0 3 3 2 0 0 2 6
sgChristopher Denton 16 2-3 1-1 0-0 1 1 2 2 3 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfJoseph Boren 22 3-8 2-4 0-0 3 5 4 1 3 1 0 8
sfGeorge Allen 18 3-6 0-1 2-2 0 3 0 1 1 0 1 8
sgBryan Enders 18 2-4 0-0 7-8 2 2 1 1 1 0 3 11
pfJoe Landis 17 1-3 0-1 2-2 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 4
pfRobert Krupa 15 1-2 0-0 0-1 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 2
sgPaul Kyle 12 2-6 0-1 1-1 1 1 2 1 0 0 4 5
Totals 200 26-56 4-12 19-24 12 37 20 13 10 5 13 75
Percentages   .464 .333 .792                

Illinois State (5-19, 3-11)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cThomas Micheals 18 3-5 0-0 3-4 4 7 0 2 2 0 2 9
pfMark Smith 19 1-4 0-1 0-0 0 3 3 0 0 1 2 2
sfBrian Mayers 18 1-5 1-3 0-0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 3
sgSamuel Gray 18 4-9 2-5 0-0 1 3 0 1 1 0 1 10
pgThomas Wright 15 2-5 1-3 0-0 2 2 2 2 1 0 3 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfScott Smith 21 2-6 2-5 0-0 0 3 0 1 1 1 3 6
sgDennis Nash 19 3-9 1-4 1-2 0 2 1 5 0 0 2 8
pfGeorge Thornton 18 1-4 0-1 1-2 0 3 1 1 1 1 2 3
pfRussell Rinker 17 2-4 0-1 1-2 2 3 0 1 0 2 0 5
sfRay Dearborn 15 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 2
cDaryl Nolan 12 1-3 0-0 0-0 3 5 0 2 0 1 1 2
sfCarl Thomas 10 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
Totals 200 21-58 7-24 7-12 13 35 8 17 8 6 22 56
Percentages   .362 .292 .583                

WKU
46
15-34
1-5
15-17
7
21
11
4
5
2
6
26
15
10
8
25
29
11-22
3-7
4-7
5
16
9
9
5
3
7
10
10
4
0
13
75
26-56
4-12
19-24
12
37
20
13
10
5
13
36
25
14
8
38
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
14-34
3-11
4-6
7
20
5
9
2
3
13
10
7
8
2
11
21
7-24
4-13
3-6
6
15
3
8
6
3
9
2
6
3
0
16
56
21-58
7-24
7-12
13
35
8
17
8
6
22
12
13
11
2
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Jake Hurley Western Kentucky
13 Points, 14 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Denton (fresh)
 SG - Billy Abels (fresh)
 SF - Howard Heiberg (fresh)
 PF - Jake Hurley (fresh)
 C - Edwin Dollinger (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (fresh)
 SG - Samuel Gray (fresh)
 SF - Brian Mayers (fresh)
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh)
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateThomas Micheals 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) 
19:42Illinois StateBrian Mayers hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Thomas Wright0-3
19:39Western KentuckyChristopher Denton is hacked by Thomas Wright in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thomas Wright, team foul #10-3
19:29Western KentuckyBilly Abels is whistled for a carry0-3
19:18Illinois StateThomas Micheals buries a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Mark Smith0-5
19:09Western KentuckyJake Hurley hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side0-5
19:08Illinois StateThomas Micheals snags the defensive board0-5
19:01Illinois StateMark Smith misses long on a jump hook from the left block0-5
19:00Illinois StateThomas Micheals tips it home0-7
18:58Western KentuckyThomas Wright steps in front of the Christopher Denton pass in the backcourt0-7
18:45Illinois StateSamuel Gray lays it in on a great pass from Mark Smith0-9
18:40Western KentuckyMark Smith swats the short shot by Howard Heiberg0-9
18:39Illinois StateBrian Mayers grabs the defensive rebound0-9
18:37Illinois StateThomas Wright is whistled for traveling in the backcourt0-9
18:21Western KentuckyChristopher Denton knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Howard Heiberg3-9
18:05Illinois StateMark Smith clanks a jumpshot from the left side3-9
18:04Western KentuckyJake Hurley pulls down the rebound3-9
17:52Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line3-9
17:51Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Brian Mayers3-9
17:45Illinois StateBrian Mayers comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing3-9
17:44Illinois StateThomas Wright hits the follow up shot3-11
17:28Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg connects on the open turnaround near the basket set up by Edwin Dollinger5-11
17:10Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses long on a floater in the lane but he's hacked by Christopher Denton - foul #1 on Christopher Denton, team foul #15-11
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Joseph Boren (SG), Joe Landis (SF), George Allen (PF), Robert Krupa (C)
Christopher Denton, Billy Abels, Howard Heiberg, Jake Hurley, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Scott Smith (SF), George Thornton (PF)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith
 
17:10Illinois StateThomas Micheals makes the 1st free throw5-12
17:10Illinois StateThomas Micheals makes the 2nd free throw5-13
16:47Western KentuckyBryan Enders misses badly on a floater from the right side5-13
16:45Western KentuckyRobert Krupa grabs the offensive rebound5-13
16:30Western KentuckyRobert Krupa is by himself and knocks in the floater from the right block set up by Bryan Enders7-13
16:26Illinois StateDennis Nash buries a floater from just outside the lane set up by Ray Dearborn7-15
16:08Western KentuckyGeorge Allen knocks in the jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Joseph Boren9-15
15:53Illinois StateDennis Nash misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side9-15
15:52Illinois StateThomas Micheals pulls down the offensive rebound9-15
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Bryan Enders (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Boren (fresh)
 SF - Joe Landis (fresh)
 PF - George Allen (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Robert Krupa (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ray Dearborn (fairly fresh)
 SF - Scott Smith (fairly fresh)
 PF - George Thornton (fairly fresh)
 C - Thomas Micheals (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:39Illinois StateJoe Landis takes the ball from Thomas Micheals9-15
15:35Western KentuckyBryan Enders lays it up and in set up by Joe Landis11-15
15:25Illinois StateRay Dearborn comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner11-15
15:24Western KentuckyGeorge Allen grabs the defensive rebound11-15
15:04Western KentuckyBryan Enders is open and scores on a turnaround from the right block13-15
14:58Illinois StateDennis Nash is fouled in the backcourt by Bryan Enders - foul #1 on Bryan Enders, team foul #213-15
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Kyle (PG), Billy Abels (SG), Howard Heiberg (SF), Jake Hurley (PF), Edwin Dollinger (C)
Bryan Enders, Joseph Boren, Joe Landis, George Allen, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), Brian Mayers (SF), Russell Rinker (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Dennis Nash, Ray Dearborn, Scott Smith, George Thornton, Thomas Micheals
 
14:47Illinois StateBrian Mayers is called for traveling13-15
14:30Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg can't connect on a floater from the free throw line13-15
14:29Western KentuckyJake Hurley tips it in15-15
14:07Illinois StateThomas Wright misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner15-15
14:05Western KentuckyBilly Abels grabs the board15-15
14:02Western KentuckyBrian Mayers picks off the pass by Paul Kyle in the backcourt15-15
13:48Illinois StateThomas Wright hits a 3pt attempt from straight away15-18
13:46Western KentuckyThomas Wright is called for the reach on Paul Kyle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Thomas Wright, team foul #215-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG)
Billy Abels
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Mark Smith (PF), Scott Smith (C)
Thomas Wright, Carl Thomas, Russell Rinker, Daryl Nolan
 
13:32Western KentuckyPaul Kyle makes the shot from the left block on a great pass from Howard Heiberg17-18
13:14Illinois StateBrian Mayers hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing17-18
13:12Western KentuckyJake Hurley grabs the defensive rebound17-18
13:04Western KentuckyJake Hurley lays it in uncontested set up by Edwin Dollinger19-18
13:02Illinois StateChristopher Denton steals it from Dennis Nash in the backcourt19-18
13:00Western KentuckyJake Hurley lays it up and in set up by Christopher Denton21-18
12:45Illinois StateSamuel Gray is fouled on the floor by Paul Kyle - foul #1 on Paul Kyle, team foul #321-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Billy Abels (SG), Joseph Boren (SF), George Allen (PF)
Paul Kyle, Howard Heiberg, Jake Hurley
 
SubsIllinois State
Russell Rinker (PF), George Thornton (C)
Brian Mayers, Mark Smith
 
12:31Illinois StateBilly Abels is called for the reach on Samuel Gray - foul #1 on Billy Abels, team foul #421-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Joe Landis (C)
Christopher Denton, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State 
12:23Illinois StateDennis Nash loses the dribble to Joseph Boren21-18
12:11Western KentuckyScott Smith swats the short shot by George Allen21-18
12:10Illinois StateGeorge Thornton gets the rebound21-18
11:47Illinois StateRussell Rinker comes up short on the runner from the baseline21-18
11:45Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to George Allen21-18
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Bryan Enders (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Billy Abels (fairly fresh)
 SF - Joseph Boren (fresh)
 PF - George Allen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joe Landis (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (tiring) 2 pts.
 SG - Samuel Gray (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Scott Smith (tiring)
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh)
 C - George Thornton (fairly fresh)
 
11:32Western KentuckyJoe Landis misses the jump hook from close range but he's hacked by Scott Smith - foul #1 on Scott Smith, team foul #321-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG), Howard Heiberg (SF), Jake Hurley (PF)
Bryan Enders, Joseph Boren, George Allen
 
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), Mark Smith (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Dennis Nash, Samuel Gray, Russell Rinker, George Thornton
 
11:32Western KentuckyJoe Landis makes the 1st free throw22-18
11:32Western KentuckyJoe Landis makes the 2nd free throw23-18
11:08Illinois StateDaryl Nolan is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Daryl Nolan, team foul #423-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Edwin Dollinger (C)
Joe Landis
 
SubsIllinois State
Brian Mayers (SF)
Scott Smith
 
10:41Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg lays it in and he's hacked by Ray Dearborn - foul #1 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #525-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Boren (SG), Robert Krupa (C)
Billy Abels, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Thomas Micheals (C)
Carl Thomas, Daryl Nolan
 
10:41Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg misses the free throw25-18
10:41Illinois StateMark Smith snags the defensive board25-18
10:24Illinois StateRay Dearborn clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line25-18
10:22Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg snags the defensive board25-18
10:07Western KentuckyJake Hurley misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner25-18
10:06Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Christopher Denton25-18
09:58Western KentuckyChristopher Denton knocks in the floater from the right side on a nice dish by Howard Heiberg27-18
09:41Illinois StateJoseph Boren takes the ball from Dennis Nash27-18
09:38Western KentuckyJoseph Boren blows the layup27-18
09:36Illinois StateThomas Micheals grabs the board27-18
09:26Illinois StateDennis Nash misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away27-18
09:25Western KentuckyJake Hurley gets the rebound27-18
09:07Western KentuckyJoseph Boren is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side27-18
09:06Illinois StateDennis Nash grabs the board27-18
08:47Illinois StateRay Dearborn makes the jumper from just outside the lane27-20
08:31Western KentuckyBrian Mayers is called for the reach on Howard Heiberg - foul #1 on Brian Mayers, team foul #627-20
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Paul Kyle (SG), Joe Landis (SF), George Allen (PF), Edwin Dollinger (C)
Christopher Denton, Joseph Boren, Howard Heiberg, Jake Hurley, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG), George Thornton (SF), Russell Rinker (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Ray Dearborn, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith, Thomas Micheals
 
08:16Western KentuckyJoe Landis is open and buries a floater near the basket on a nice dish by Edwin Dollinger29-20
07:59Illinois StateGeorge Thornton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing29-20
07:57Illinois StateDaryl Nolan tips it home29-22
07:53Western KentuckyJoe Landis loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt29-22
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Scott Smith (C)
Daryl Nolan
 
07:36Illinois StateDennis Nash's pass is off the mark and out of bounds29-22
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Bryan Enders (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Paul Kyle (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Joe Landis (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - George Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Edwin Dollinger (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (tired) 2 pts.
 SG - Carl Thomas (fresh)
 SF - George Thornton (fresh)
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh)
 C - Scott Smith (fairly fresh)
 
07:33Western KentuckyBryan Enders is hacked by Dennis Nash in the backcourt - foul #1 on Dennis Nash, team foul #729-22
07:33Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 1st free throw30-22
07:33Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 2nd free throw31-22
07:18Illinois StateDennis Nash clanks a floater from just outside the lane31-22
07:16Western KentuckyJoe Landis snags the defensive board31-22
07:02Western KentuckyGeorge Allen clanks a runner from the right block but the foul's on Dennis Nash - foul #2 on Dennis Nash, team foul #831-22
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG), Billy Abels (SG), Howard Heiberg (SF)
Bryan Enders, Paul Kyle, Joe Landis
 
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (PG), Samuel Gray (SG)
Dennis Nash, Carl Thomas
 
07:02Western KentuckyGeorge Allen makes the 1st free throw32-22
07:02Western KentuckyGeorge Allen makes the 2nd free throw33-22
06:42Illinois StateScott Smith misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner33-22
06:41Illinois StateRussell Rinker tips it back up and in33-24
06:38Western KentuckyBilly Abels is hacked by Samuel Gray in the backcourt - foul #1 on Samuel Gray, team foul #933-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Hurley (PF)
George Allen
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Russell Rinker, George Thornton
 
06:38Western KentuckyBilly Abels makes the 1st free throw34-24
06:38Western KentuckyBilly Abels makes the 2nd free throw35-24
06:16Illinois StateThomas Micheals hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Christopher Denton - foul #2 on Christopher Denton, team foul #535-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Joseph Boren (SF)
Christopher Denton, Howard Heiberg
 
SubsIllinois State 
06:16Illinois StateThomas Micheals makes the 1st free throw35-25
06:16Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses the 2nd free throw35-25
06:16Western KentuckyJake Hurley pulls down the rebound35-25
06:09Western KentuckyBryan Enders is hacked by Ray Dearborn in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #1035-25
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
George Thornton (SF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Ray Dearborn, Thomas Micheals
 
06:09Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 1st free throw36-25
06:09Western KentuckyBryan Enders misses the 2nd free throw36-25
06:09Illinois StateMark Smith grabs the defensive rebound36-25
05:58Illinois StateMark Smith misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing36-25
05:56Illinois StateDaryl Nolan misses the tip36-25
05:54Western KentuckyJake Hurley grabs the defensive rebound36-25
05:40Western KentuckyDaryl Nolan swats the layup by Jake Hurley36-25
05:39Western KentuckyJoseph Boren misses the tip36-25
05:38Western KentuckyJoseph Boren grabs the offensive rebound36-25
05:20Western KentuckyBryan Enders is fouled on the floor by George Thornton - foul #1 on George Thornton, team foul #1136-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Kyle (SG), Howard Heiberg (SF), Joe Landis (C)
Billy Abels, Joseph Boren, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Russell Rinker (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Mark Smith, Daryl Nolan
 
05:20Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 1st free throw37-25
05:20Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 2nd free throw38-25
05:05Illinois StateSamuel Gray connects on the 3 from the right corner38-28
04:46Western KentuckyBryan Enders hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Thomas Micheals - foul #1 on Thomas Micheals, team foul #1238-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
George Allen (PF)
Jake Hurley
 
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG), Brian Mayers (SF)
Samuel Gray, George Thornton
 
04:46Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 1st free throw39-28
04:46Western KentuckyBryan Enders makes the 2nd free throw40-28
04:29Illinois StateCarl Thomas clanks a jump hook from close range but he's hacked by Paul Kyle - foul #2 on Paul Kyle, team foul #640-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
Billy Abels (SG)
Paul Kyle
 
SubsIllinois State 
04:29Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses the 1st free throw40-28
04:29Illinois StateCarl Thomas makes the 2nd free throw40-29
04:12Western KentuckyBilly Abels hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing40-29
04:11Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Bryan Enders40-29
04:06Western KentuckyGeorge Allen misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing40-29
04:04Illinois StateCarl Thomas gets the rebound40-29
03:50Illinois StateJoe Landis blocks the short jumper by Thomas Micheals40-29
03:48Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Billy Abels40-29
03:28Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg misses long on an open runner from the left block40-29
03:27Illinois StateThomas Micheals snags the defensive board40-29
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Bryan Enders (tiring) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Billy Abels (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Howard Heiberg (tiring) 4 pts.
 PF - George Allen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joe Landis (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Scott Smith (tiring)
 SG - Carl Thomas (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (tired) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Thomas Micheals (tired) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:08Illinois StateThomas Micheals drills a pull-up jumper from the free throw line40-31
03:06Western KentuckyBilly Abels is hacked by Carl Thomas in the backcourt - foul #1 on Carl Thomas, team foul #1340-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Kyle (PG), Joseph Boren (SF), Jake Hurley (PF), Robert Krupa (C)
Bryan Enders, Howard Heiberg, George Allen, Joe Landis
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), George Thornton (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Scott Smith, Carl Thomas, Brian Mayers, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
03:06Western KentuckyBilly Abels makes the 1st free throw41-31
03:06Western KentuckyBilly Abels makes the 2nd free throw42-31
02:48Illinois StateJoseph Boren takes the ball from Samuel Gray42-31
02:45Western KentuckyJake Hurley lays it in on a nice dish by Joseph Boren44-31
02:32Illinois StateSamuel Gray misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner44-31
02:31Western KentuckyJake Hurley grabs the board44-31
02:19Western KentuckyJake Hurley misses short on an open 3pt attempt from the right corner44-31
02:18Illinois StateSamuel Gray gets the rebound44-31
02:11Illinois StateThomas Wright's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Krupa44-31
02:10Western KentuckyJake Hurley grabs the defensive rebound44-31
01:54Western KentuckyPaul Kyle misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing44-31
01:52Illinois StateDaryl Nolan grabs the defensive rebound44-31
01:34Illinois StateGeorge Thornton drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line44-33
01:12Western KentuckyPaul Kyle clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing44-33
01:10Illinois StateSamuel Gray grabs the board44-33
00:52Illinois StateMark Smith scores on a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Thomas Wright44-35
00:35Western KentuckyPaul Kyle hits the front of the rim on the wide open pull-up jumper from the right wing44-35
00:34Western KentuckyJoseph Boren tips it home46-35
00:22Illinois StateSamuel Gray can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing46-35
00:21Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Daryl Nolan46-35
00:05Illinois StateDaryl Nolan can't connect on a shot from the right block46-35
00:03Western KentuckyBilly Abels pulls down the rebound46-35
00:00Western KentuckyBilly Abels misses long on a halfcourt shot46-35
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Denton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Billy Abels (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Howard Heiberg (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Jake Hurley (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Edwin Dollinger (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Samuel Gray (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
20:00Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg inbounds the ball46-35
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 (-2) 
19:39Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg makes the shot from the left block on a great pass from Billy Abels48-35
19:36Illinois StateChristopher Denton picks off the pass by Thomas Wright in the backcourt48-35
19:11Western KentuckyChristopher Denton is fouled on the floor by Thomas Wright - foul #3 on Thomas Wright, team foul #148-35
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG)
Thomas Wright
 
18:57Western KentuckyJake Hurley misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane48-35
18:55Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg tips it back up and in50-35
18:40Illinois StateHoward Heiberg picks off the pass by Thomas Micheals50-35
18:20Western KentuckyChristopher Denton misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane50-35
18:19Western KentuckyJake Hurley pulls down the offensive rebound50-35
18:07Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg throws a bad pass out of bounds50-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Joseph Boren (SG), Joe Landis (SF), George Allen (PF), Robert Krupa (C)
Christopher Denton, Billy Abels, Howard Heiberg, Jake Hurley, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (SG), Scott Smith (SF), George Thornton (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith, Thomas Micheals
 
17:45Illinois StateDennis Nash misses long on a shot from the right wing but the foul's on Bryan Enders - foul #2 on Bryan Enders, team foul #150-35
17:45Illinois StateDennis Nash misses the 1st free throw50-35
17:45Illinois StateDennis Nash makes the 2nd free throw50-36
17:26Western KentuckyGeorge Thornton blocks the short jumper by Robert Krupa50-36
17:25Illinois StateScott Smith pulls down the rebound50-36
17:18Illinois StateDennis Nash loses the dribble to Bryan Enders50-36
17:13Western KentuckyGeorge Allen is called for traveling50-36
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG)
Dennis Nash
 
16:48Illinois StateGeorge Thornton comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing50-36
16:47Western KentuckyRobert Krupa pulls down the rebound50-36
16:31Western KentuckyGeorge Thornton is called for the reach on Joseph Boren - foul #2 on George Thornton, team foul #250-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG), Billy Abels (SG), Howard Heiberg (SF), Jake Hurley (PF), Edwin Dollinger (C)
Bryan Enders, Joseph Boren, Joe Landis, George Allen, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Brian Mayers (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Ray Dearborn, Scott Smith, George Thornton, Daryl Nolan
 
16:12Western KentuckyThomas Micheals picks off the pass by Billy Abels50-36
15:57Illinois StateThe jump hook by Dennis Nash is blocked by Jake Hurley50-36
15:55Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg gets the rebound50-36
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Denton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Billy Abels (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Howard Heiberg (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jake Hurley (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb.
 C - Edwin Dollinger (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Carl Thomas (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
15:52Western KentuckyCarl Thomas steals the ball from Christopher Denton in the backcourt50-36
15:51Illinois StateBrian Mayers misses the lay-in50-36
15:50Western KentuckyJake Hurley grabs the defensive rebound50-36
15:27Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg is whistled for a carry50-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Kyle (PG), Joseph Boren (SG)
Christopher Denton, Billy Abels
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Russell Rinker (PF)
Dennis Nash, Carl Thomas, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith
 
15:03Illinois StateSamuel Gray misses the 3pt shot from the left wing50-36
15:01Western KentuckyEdwin Dollinger pulls down the rebound50-36
14:43Western KentuckyJoseph Boren misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner50-36
14:42Illinois StateScott Smith snags the defensive board50-36
14:38Illinois StateSamuel Gray misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing50-36
14:37Illinois StateThomas Wright gets the offensive rebound50-36
14:18Illinois StateScott Smith is hacked by Howard Heiberg - foul #1 on Howard Heiberg, team foul #250-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Joe Landis (SF), George Allen (PF), Robert Krupa (C)
Joseph Boren, Howard Heiberg, Jake Hurley, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (SG), Brian Mayers (SF), Mark Smith (PF), George Thornton (C)
Samuel Gray, Scott Smith, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
14:01Illinois StateGeorge Thornton misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Paul Kyle - foul #3 on Paul Kyle, team foul #350-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG), Billy Abels (SG)
Bryan Enders, Paul Kyle
 
SubsIllinois State 
14:01Illinois StateGeorge Thornton misses the 1st free throw50-36
14:01Illinois StateGeorge Thornton makes the 2nd free throw50-37
13:38Western KentuckyGeorge Thornton picks off the pass by Robert Krupa50-37
13:13Illinois StateGeorge Allen is called for the reach on Mark Smith - foul #1 on George Allen, team foul #450-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (SG), Joseph Boren (SF)
Billy Abels, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Russell Rinker (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Thomas Wright, Ray Dearborn, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith
 
13:02Illinois StateSamuel Gray buries a 3 from the right corner50-40
12:46Western KentuckyThe pull-up jumper by Bryan Enders is blocked by Russell Rinker50-40
12:45Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Bryan Enders50-40
12:34Western KentuckyJoe Landis is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing50-40
12:32Illinois StateGeorge Thornton gets the rebound50-40
12:06Illinois StateSamuel Gray misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away50-40
12:04Western KentuckyGeorge Allen pulls down the rebound50-40
11:47Western KentuckyGeorge Allen clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away50-40
11:46Illinois StateGeorge Thornton snags the defensive board50-40
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Denton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Bryan Enders (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Joseph Boren (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - George Allen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Joe Landis (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Samuel Gray (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - George Thornton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Daryl Nolan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:42Illinois StateThe jumper by George Thornton is denied by Joseph Boren50-40
11:41Illinois StateSamuel Gray pulls down the offensive rebound50-40
11:28Illinois StateRussell Rinker is whistled for traveling50-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Kyle (PG), Billy Abels (SG), Howard Heiberg (SF), Jake Hurley (PF), Edwin Dollinger (C)
Christopher Denton, Bryan Enders, Joseph Boren, George Allen, Joe Landis
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Dennis Nash, Samuel Gray, George Thornton, Russell Rinker, Daryl Nolan
 
11:26Western KentuckyPaul Kyle is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Smith - foul #1 on Mark Smith, team foul #350-40
11:06Western KentuckyPaul Kyle connects on the open jumper from just outside the lane set up by Billy Abels and the foul's on Scott Smith - foul #2 on Scott Smith, team foul #452-40
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (SG)
Carl Thomas
 
11:06Western KentuckyPaul Kyle makes the free throw53-40
10:43Illinois StateThomas Wright misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing53-40
10:42Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses the tip53-40
10:41Western KentuckyJake Hurley snags the defensive board53-40
10:15Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Paul Kyle and the foul's on Scott Smith - foul #3 on Scott Smith, team foul #555-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Robert Krupa (C)
Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG), Brian Mayers (SF)
Ray Dearborn, Thomas Micheals
 
10:15Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg misses the free throw55-40
10:15Illinois StateScott Smith pulls down the rebound55-40
10:13Illinois StateThomas Wright is fouled in the backcourt by Paul Kyle - foul #4 on Paul Kyle, team foul #555-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG)
Paul Kyle
 
SubsIllinois State 
09:55Illinois StateScott Smith makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Mark Smith55-43
09:36Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Christopher Denton57-43
09:13Illinois StateCarl Thomas is called for 3 seconds57-43
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (PG), Joseph Boren (SG)
Christopher Denton, Billy Abels
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Russell Rinker (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Thomas Wright, Mark Smith, Scott Smith
 
08:52Western KentuckyRobert Krupa is fouled on the floor by Thomas Micheals - foul #2 on Thomas Micheals, team foul #657-43
SubsWestern Kentucky
George Allen (PF), Edwin Dollinger (C)
Jake Hurley, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Samuel Gray (SG)
Carl Thomas
 
08:27Western KentuckyRussell Rinker blocks the jumper by Howard Heiberg57-43
08:26Illinois StateRussell Rinker grabs the defensive rebound57-43
08:01Illinois StateDennis Nash misses badly on a 3 from the right corner57-43
08:00Illinois StateRussell Rinker grabs the offensive board57-43
07:46Illinois StateDennis Nash drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing57-45
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Bryan Enders (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Boren (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl.
 SF - Howard Heiberg (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - George Allen (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Edwin Dollinger (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Samuel Gray (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Thomas Micheals (tiring) 9 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:20Western KentuckySamuel Gray takes the ball from Joseph Boren57-45
07:08Illinois StateBrian Mayers misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing57-45
07:07Illinois StateThomas Micheals grabs the offensive rebound57-45
06:48Illinois StateRussell Rinker can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner57-45
06:46Western KentuckyJoseph Boren snags the defensive board57-45
06:41Western KentuckyThomas Micheals picks off the pass by Howard Heiberg57-45
06:22Illinois StateSamuel Gray makes the jumper from the right wing set up by Dennis Nash57-47
06:02Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg misses short on a shot from the baseline but he's fouled by Brian Mayers - foul #2 on Brian Mayers, team foul #757-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Denton (PG), Billy Abels (SG), Jake Hurley (PF), Joe Landis (C)
Bryan Enders, Joseph Boren, George Allen, Edwin Dollinger
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Mark Smith (PF), George Thornton (C)
Dennis Nash, Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
06:02Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg makes the 1st free throw58-47
06:02Western KentuckyHoward Heiberg misses the 2nd free throw58-47
06:02Illinois StateMark Smith snags the defensive board58-47
05:44Illinois StateRay Dearborn hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side58-47
05:42Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Joe Landis58-47
05:27Western KentuckyJake Hurley connects on the open 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Billy Abels61-47
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
05:13Illinois StateScott Smith clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing61-47
05:12Western KentuckyJake Hurley snags the defensive board61-47
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
04:53Western KentuckyBilly Abels hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Mark Smith - foul #2 on Mark Smith, team foul #861-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Robert Krupa (C)
Howard Heiberg
 
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG)
Thomas Wright
 
04:53Western KentuckyBilly Abels makes the 1st free throw62-47
04:53Western KentuckyBilly Abels makes the 2nd free throw63-47
04:37Illinois StateChristopher Denton takes the ball from George Thornton63-47
04:13Western KentuckyRobert Krupa is hacked by Ray Dearborn - foul #3 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #963-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Kyle (PG), Joseph Boren (SF)
Christopher Denton, Joe Landis
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Russell Rinker (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Ray Dearborn, Mark Smith, George Thornton
 
04:13Western KentuckyRobert Krupa misses the 1st free throw63-47
04:13Illinois StateDaryl Nolan snags the defensive board63-47
04:03Illinois StateScott Smith misses long on a 3 from the right wing63-47
04:02Western KentuckyJake Hurley gets the rebound63-47
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:36Western KentuckyJoseph Boren misses the 3pt shot from the right wing63-47
03:34Western KentuckyJake Hurley tips it back up and in65-47
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Paul Kyle (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Billy Abels (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Joseph Boren (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Jake Hurley (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 14 reb.
 C - Robert Krupa (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Carl Thomas (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Scott Smith (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Daryl Nolan (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:22Illinois StateDaryl Nolan is fouled on the floor by Billy Abels - foul #2 on Billy Abels, team foul #665-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Bryan Enders (SG), George Allen (PF), Joe Landis (C)
Billy Abels, Jake Hurley, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG)
Thomas Wright, Carl Thomas
 
03:17Illinois StateRussell Rinker lays it up and in65-49
02:54Western KentuckyJoe Landis can't connect on a jump hook near the basket65-49
02:52Western KentuckyPaul Kyle can't tip it in65-49
02:50Illinois StateDennis Nash grabs the board65-49
02:34Illinois StateScott Smith drills a 3 from the right wing65-52
02:22Western KentuckyJoseph Boren drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Paul Kyle68-52
02:16Illinois StateDaryl Nolan is called for traveling68-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
Robert Krupa (C)
Paul Kyle
 
SubsIllinois State
George Thornton (SF)
Daryl Nolan
 
01:56Western KentuckyGeorge Allen lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by Joseph Boren70-52
01:40Illinois StateRussell Rinker misses short on a jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Bryan Enders - foul #3 on Bryan Enders, team foul #770-52
01:40Illinois StateRussell Rinker misses the 1st free throw70-52
01:40Illinois StateRussell Rinker makes the 2nd free throw70-53
01:34Western KentuckyScott Smith picks off the pass by Bryan Enders in the backcourt70-53
01:25Illinois StateScott Smith's pass is intercepted by George Allen70-53
01:01Western KentuckyJoseph Boren buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Robert Krupa73-53
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:55Illinois StateDennis Nash knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from George Thornton73-56
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:35Western KentuckyGeorge Allen scores on a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Joseph Boren75-56
00:28Illinois StateScott Smith's floater is tipped away by Joe Landis75-56
00:27Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Ray Dearborn75-56
00:25Illinois StateDennis Nash hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing75-56
00:23Western KentuckyJoseph Boren grabs the defensive rebound75-56
00:00Western KentuckyBryan Enders runs out the clock75-56