#663399 #892034
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Smith
Western Illinois Sim AI
Virginia Tech Sim AI
Final -
 8/8/2026
82
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 47 35 82
Virginia Tech 21 29 50
50
Western Illinois (14-13, 9-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Music 21 0-3 0-0 2-2 1 5 1 0 0 2 1 2
pfJohn Bickerstaff 21 7-12 1-1 3-3 4 12 0 2 0 0 0 18
sfEdwin Merritt 17 4-7 0-1 1-1 2 4 1 1 2 0 2 9
sgJames Starling 22 2-4 1-3 1-2 1 3 6 0 0 0 0 6
pgJames Niblett 20 5-7 0-0 2-2 1 2 5 2 4 0 1 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfAlton Johnson 23 4-11 2-5 2-2 2 7 3 1 1 1 0 12
pgThad Bishop 21 3-9 1-5 0-2 0 0 5 1 0 0 3 7
sgGreg Thompson 18 2-4 2-4 0-0 1 3 2 1 1 0 4 6
sgMelvin Epps 17 1-1 0-0 1-1 2 3 1 1 2 0 0 3
cPat Borders 16 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 4
cWilliam McEvoy 4 1-4 0-0 1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 31-64 7-19 13-16 16 43 24 9 10 5 13 82
Percentages   .484 .368 .813                

Virginia Tech (0-27, 0-16)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cIra Ayers 20 0-2 0-0 1-2 1 4 1 1 0 1 0 1
pfJames Zier 19 2-6 0-2 0-0 1 7 0 2 1 0 2 4
sfRobert Thomas 12 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 3
sgKenneth Ptaszynski 19 0-4 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 2 1 0 1 0
pgRandall Barker 14 2-6 1-4 0-0 1 1 1 2 3 0 4 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJessie Smith 25 6-12 0-3 1-1 4 6 2 3 0 0 3 13
pgAndy Hartz 22 2-5 1-2 1-1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 6
sfWayne Hill 19 1-6 1-4 0-0 0 2 0 1 1 2 1 3
sgGerardo Ramirez 17 1-4 1-2 0-0 2 4 0 2 0 0 1 3
sgPhilip Sanders 17 2-4 1-2 1-1 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 6
sgDavid Demars 11 2-4 2-4 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 6
pgTodd Collins 5 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 19-56 7-24 5-7 10 29 11 16 7 3 17 50
Percentages   .339 .292 .714                

WIU
47
17-28
6-8
7-9
4
20
16
6
6
4
5
16
16
4
4
18
35
14-36
1-11
6-7
12
23
8
3
4
1
8
20
14
6
4
17
82
31-64
7-19
13-16
16
43
24
9
10
5
13
36
30
10
8
35
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
VT
21
8-29
4-13
1-2
5
13
4
10
5
1
8
2
2
2
5
11
29
11-27
3-11
4-5
5
16
7
6
2
2
9
12
8
6
8
26
50
19-56
7-24
5-7
10
29
11
16
7
3
17
14
10
8
13
37
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf John Bickerstaff Western Illinois
18 Points, 12 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh)
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Randall Barker (fresh)
 SG - Kenneth Ptaszynski (fresh)
 SF - Robert Thomas (fresh)
 PF - James Zier (fresh)
 C - Ira Ayers (fresh)
 
20:00Virginia TechIra Ayers wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanVirginia TechVirginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:41Virginia TechRobert Thomas is hacked by Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #10-0
19:29Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski misses the floater from the left side0-0
19:27Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the board0-0
19:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by James Starling2-0
19:10Virginia TechRandall Barker makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Kenneth Ptaszynski2-3
18:42Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff scores on a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by James Starling4-3
18:13Virginia TechRobert Thomas misses long on a driving attempt from close range4-3
18:12Western IllinoisJames Niblett pulls down the rebound4-3
18:07Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on a driving attempt near the basket4-3
18:06Virginia TechRobert Thomas grabs the board4-3
18:01Virginia TechEdwin Merritt takes the ball from James Zier4-3
17:46Western IllinoisJames Zier steals the ball from John Bickerstaff4-3
17:29Virginia TechRandall Barker can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line4-3
17:28Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff gets the rebound4-3
17:08Western IllinoisKenneth Ptaszynski steps in front of the John Bickerstaff pass4-3
17:05Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski misses the dunk attempt4-3
17:03Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff snags the defensive board4-3
16:57Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the driving attempt from close range but he's hacked by Robert Thomas - foul #1 on Robert Thomas, team foul #14-3
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Jessie Smith (SF)
Robert Thomas
 
16:57Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 1st free throw5-3
16:57Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 2nd free throw6-3
16:33Virginia TechJames Zier buries a fadeaway from the left side6-5
16:23Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff blows the layup6-5
16:21Virginia TechJames Zier grabs the board6-5
16:16Virginia TechRandall Barker misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away6-5
16:15Virginia TechIra Ayers grabs the offensive board6-5
15:59Virginia TechJessie Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing6-5
15:57Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff6-5
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Randall Barker (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Kenneth Ptaszynski (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jessie Smith (fresh)
 PF - James Zier (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ira Ayers (fairly fresh)
 
15:51Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses short on a fadeaway in the lane6-5
15:50Virginia TechJames Zier gets the rebound6-5
15:43Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski double dribbles6-5
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Alton Johnson (SF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Music
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Andy Hartz (PG), Philip Sanders (SG), Wayne Hill (PF), Gerardo Ramirez (C)
Randall Barker, Kenneth Ptaszynski, James Zier, Ira Ayers
 
15:25Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Alton Johnson9-5
15:19Virginia TechJessie Smith is called for traveling9-5
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF)
John Bickerstaff
 
SubsVirginia Tech 
15:09Western IllinoisGreg Thompson scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Thad Bishop12-5
14:44Virginia TechWayne Hill connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing12-8
14:33Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Alton Johnson14-8
14:08Virginia TechThe short jumper by Wayne Hill is denied by Pat Borders14-8
14:06Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez grabs the offensive board14-8
13:52Virginia TechJessie Smith buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Andy Hartz14-10
13:35Western IllinoisAndy Hartz is called for the reach on Thad Bishop - foul #1 on Andy Hartz, team foul #214-10
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Randall Barker (PG), Kenneth Ptaszynski (SG), Robert Thomas (SF), James Zier (PF), Ira Ayers (C)
Andy Hartz, Philip Sanders, Jessie Smith, Wayne Hill, Gerardo Ramirez
 
13:30Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses short on a shot from the left block14-10
13:29Virginia TechJames Zier snags the defensive board14-10
13:13Virginia TechJames Zier connects on the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Ptaszynski14-12
13:03Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from James Niblett16-12
12:59Virginia TechJames Zier loses the dribble to James Niblett16-12
12:56Western IllinoisRandall Barker picks off the pass by James Niblett in the backcourt16-12
12:42Virginia TechJames Zier misses the jumpshot from the left wing16-12
12:40Virginia TechJames Zier grabs the offensive board16-12
12:21Virginia TechIra Ayers is hacked by John Music - foul #1 on John Music, team foul #216-12
12:03Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski loses the dribble to Edwin Merritt16-12
11:47Western IllinoisJames Starling connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Edwin Merritt19-12
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 stl.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Randall Barker (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Kenneth Ptaszynski (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Thomas (fairly fresh)
 PF - James Zier (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ira Ayers (fairly fresh)
 
11:45Virginia TechRandall Barker's pass is intercepted by James Niblett in the backcourt19-12
11:42Western IllinoisJames Starling banks in the layup on a nice dish by James Niblett21-12
11:21Virginia TechJames Zier misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner21-12
11:19Western IllinoisJames Starling grabs the board21-12
10:56Western IllinoisRandall Barker takes the ball from James Niblett21-12
10:52Virginia TechRandall Barker hits the finger roll21-14
10:37Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff can't throw it down21-14
10:36Western IllinoisJames Starling pulls down the offensive rebound21-14
10:24Western IllinoisRandall Barker steals it from Edwin Merritt21-14
10:17Virginia TechJames Zier can't connect on a 3 from straight away21-14
10:16Virginia TechThe offensive rebound goes to Randall Barker21-14
09:57Virginia TechJames Zier misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing21-14
09:55Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound21-14
09:32Western IllinoisJohn Music can't connect on a turnaround near the basket21-14
09:31Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt tips it in23-14
09:27Virginia TechRandall Barker misses short on a 3 from the right wing23-14
09:26Western IllinoisJohn Music snags the defensive board23-14
09:12Western IllinoisJames Niblett knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by James Starling25-14
09:08Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski's fadeaway is rejected by John Music25-14
09:07Western IllinoisJohn Music gets the rebound25-14
08:42Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt lays it in on a nice dish by James Starling and he's hacked by James Zier - foul #1 on James Zier, team foul #327-14
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Andy Hartz (PG), Philip Sanders (SG), Jessie Smith (SF), Wayne Hill (PF), Gerardo Ramirez (C)
Randall Barker, Kenneth Ptaszynski, Robert Thomas, James Zier, Ira Ayers
 
08:42Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the free throw28-14
08:17Virginia TechWayne Hill's pass is off the mark and out of bounds28-14
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF)
Edwin Merritt
 
SubsVirginia Tech 
08:08Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner28-14
08:06Western IllinoisMelvin Epps grabs the offensive rebound28-14
07:52Western IllinoisMelvin Epps is fouled on the floor by Jessie Smith - foul #1 on Jessie Smith, team foul #428-14
07:34Western IllinoisThad Bishop clanks a floater from the left wing28-14
07:32Virginia TechJessie Smith gets the rebound28-14
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fresh)
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Andy Hartz (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Philip Sanders (fresh)
 SF - Jessie Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Wayne Hill (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Gerardo Ramirez (fresh)
 
07:25Virginia TechMelvin Epps picks off the pass by Jessie Smith28-14
07:11Western IllinoisThad Bishop knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Melvin Epps31-14
06:57Virginia TechAndy Hartz misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing31-14
06:56Western IllinoisAlton Johnson grabs the defensive rebound31-14
06:36Western IllinoisGreg Thompson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Alton Johnson34-14
06:18Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez is fouled on the floor by Pat Borders - foul #1 on Pat Borders, team foul #334-14
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Pat Borders
 
SubsVirginia Tech
David Demars (SG), James Zier (PF)
Philip Sanders, Wayne Hill
 
06:01Virginia TechDavid Demars clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner34-14
05:59Western IllinoisAlton Johnson snags the defensive board34-14
05:44Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff lays it up and in set up by James Starling36-14
05:21Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez clanks a floater from the left wing36-14
05:20Western IllinoisAlton Johnson gets the rebound36-14
05:07Western IllinoisAlton Johnson buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by James Niblett39-14
04:58Virginia TechJohn Music blocks the jumper by Gerardo Ramirez39-14
04:57Western IllinoisJohn Music gets the rebound39-14
04:51Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff drills a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by James Starling41-14
04:28Virginia TechDavid Demars hits a 3 pointer from straight away41-17
04:11Western IllinoisAlton Johnson comes up short on the floater from the left block but the foul's on David Demars - foul #1 on David Demars, team foul #541-17
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
James Niblett, John Music
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Randall Barker (PG), Kenneth Ptaszynski (SG), Philip Sanders (SF), Wayne Hill (PF), Ira Ayers (C)
Andy Hartz, David Demars, Jessie Smith, James Zier, Gerardo Ramirez
 
04:11Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the 1st free throw42-17
04:11Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the 2nd free throw43-17
03:59Virginia TechRandall Barker hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner43-17
03:58Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound43-17
03:54Western IllinoisRandall Barker is called for the reach on Thad Bishop - foul #1 on Randall Barker, team foul #643-17
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Pat Borders (C)
James Starling, Alton Johnson
 
SubsVirginia Tech 
03:34Western IllinoisThad Bishop is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Thad Bishop, team foul #443-17
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh)
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Randall Barker (fresh) 5 pts. 3 stl.
 SG - Kenneth Ptaszynski (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Philip Sanders (fresh)
 PF - Wayne Hill (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Ira Ayers (fresh)
 
03:19Virginia TechIra Ayers's fadeaway is rejected by Pat Borders43-17
03:17Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt pulls down the rebound43-17
02:57Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the lay-in43-17
02:55Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the offensive board43-17
02:45Western IllinoisPat Borders connects on the shot in the paint set up by Greg Thompson45-17
02:34Virginia TechGreg Thompson takes the ball from Ira Ayers45-17
02:19Western IllinoisThad Bishop blows the dunk but he's fouled by Randall Barker - foul #2 on Randall Barker, team foul #745-17
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), William McEvoy (PF), John Music (C)
Greg Thompson, John Bickerstaff, Pat Borders
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Robert Thomas (SF), James Zier (PF)
Philip Sanders, Wayne Hill
 
02:19Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses the 1st free throw45-17
02:19Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses the 2nd free throw45-17
02:19Virginia TechJames Zier pulls down the rebound45-17
01:56Virginia TechIra Ayers misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Thad Bishop - foul #2 on Thad Bishop, team foul #545-17
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG)
Thad Bishop
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Andy Hartz (PG), David Demars (SG)
Randall Barker, Kenneth Ptaszynski
 
01:56Virginia TechIra Ayers misses the 1st free throw45-17
01:56Virginia TechIra Ayers makes the 2nd free throw45-18
01:27Western IllinoisIra Ayers swats the short shot by James Niblett45-18
01:25Virginia TechJames Zier grabs the defensive rebound45-18
01:21Virginia TechDavid Demars throws a bad pass out of bounds45-18
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF)
Edwin Merritt, William McEvoy
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Jessie Smith (SF), Gerardo Ramirez (C)
Robert Thomas, Ira Ayers
 
01:07Western IllinoisJohn Music misses the easy layup but he's fouled by David Demars - foul #2 on David Demars, team foul #845-18
01:07Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 1st free throw46-18
01:07Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 2nd free throw47-18
00:49Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Andy Hartz47-21
00:24Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner47-21
00:23Virginia TechThe rebound goes to James Zier47-21
00:05Virginia TechJessie Smith misses badly on a 3 from straight away47-21
00:03Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez snags the offensive board47-21
00:01Virginia TechJessie Smith clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side47-21
00:00Western IllinoisAlton Johnson pulls down the rebound47-21
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Randall Barker (fresh) 5 pts. 3 stl.
 SG - Kenneth Ptaszynski (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Thomas (fresh)
 PF - James Zier (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Ira Ayers (fresh) 1 pts.
 
20:00Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt inbounds the ball47-21
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanVirginia TechVirginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:41Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff scores on a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from John Music and he's fouled by Randall Barker - foul #3 on Randall Barker, team foul #149-21
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Andy Hartz (PG)
Randall Barker
 
19:41Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the free throw50-21
19:24Virginia TechJames Niblett steals it from Robert Thomas50-21
19:20Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the finger roll52-21
18:54Virginia TechAndy Hartz hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line52-21
18:52Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the board52-21
18:33Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner52-21
18:31Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff tips it but misses52-21
18:30Virginia TechThe rebound goes to Ira Ayers52-21
18:24Virginia TechRobert Thomas misses the easy layup but the foul's on Edwin Merritt - foul #2 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #152-21
18:24Virginia TechRobert Thomas misses the 1st free throw52-21
18:24Virginia TechRobert Thomas makes the 2nd free throw52-22
17:55Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Kenneth Ptaszynski - foul #1 on Kenneth Ptaszynski, team foul #252-22
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Jessie Smith (SF)
Robert Thomas
 
17:55Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 1st free throw53-22
17:55Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the 2nd free throw53-22
17:55Virginia TechIra Ayers grabs the board53-22
17:50Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski misses short on a 3 from the right corner53-22
17:48Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound53-22
17:19Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt buries a jumper from the baseline set up by James Niblett55-22
17:07Virginia TechJessie Smith misses the 3pt shot from the right wing55-22
17:05Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Music55-22
16:42Western IllinoisJames Niblett clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by James Zier - foul #2 on James Zier, team foul #355-22
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Philip Sanders (PG), David Demars (SG), Wayne Hill (PF), Gerardo Ramirez (C)
Andy Hartz, Kenneth Ptaszynski, James Zier, Ira Ayers
 
16:42Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 1st free throw56-22
16:42Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw57-22
16:21Virginia TechDavid Demars is fouled on the floor by Pat Borders - foul #2 on Pat Borders, team foul #257-22
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
James Niblett
 
SubsVirginia Tech 
15:58Virginia TechJessie Smith is fouled on the floor by Greg Thompson - foul #1 on Greg Thompson, team foul #357-22
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Randall Barker (PG), Robert Thomas (SF)
David Demars, Gerardo Ramirez
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Randall Barker (fresh) 5 pts. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Philip Sanders (fresh)
 SF - Robert Thomas (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Jessie Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Wayne Hill (fresh) 3 pts.
 
15:50Virginia TechRobert Thomas knocks in the floater from the left block set up by Jessie Smith57-24
15:29Western IllinoisRobert Thomas steals it from Alton Johnson57-24
15:08Virginia TechPhilip Sanders connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Randall Barker and he's hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #2 on Greg Thompson, team foul #457-26
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsVirginia Tech
James Zier (PF)
Jessie Smith
 
15:08Virginia TechPhilip Sanders makes the free throw57-27
14:47Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is fouled on the floor by Wayne Hill - foul #1 on Wayne Hill, team foul #457-27
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Kenneth Ptaszynski (SG), Ira Ayers (C)
Robert Thomas, Wayne Hill
 
14:29Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing57-27
14:27Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to John Bickerstaff57-27
14:04Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses badly on a 3 from straight away57-27
14:02Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to John Bickerstaff57-27
13:36Western IllinoisJohn Music clanks a turnaround from the baseline57-27
13:35Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits the follow up shot59-27
13:22Virginia TechRandall Barker is called for the illegal screen - foul #4 on Randall Barker, team foul #559-27
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Alton Johnson (SF)
Thad Bishop, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Andy Hartz (PG), Jessie Smith (SF), Wayne Hill (PF)
Randall Barker, Philip Sanders, James Zier
 
13:02Western IllinoisAlton Johnson scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by James Niblett62-27
12:56Virginia TechAndy Hartz buries a 3 from the left wing set up by Jessie Smith62-30
12:34Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing62-30
12:33Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff tips it in64-30
12:19Virginia TechWayne Hill misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away64-30
12:17Virginia TechKenneth Ptaszynski pulls down the offensive rebound64-30
12:08Virginia TechIra Ayers misses short on a jumper from the free throw line64-30
12:07Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff64-30
11:40Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff's floater is tipped away by Wayne Hill64-30
11:39Virginia TechIra Ayers snags the defensive board64-30
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast.
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 12 reb.
 C - John Music (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Andy Hartz (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Kenneth Ptaszynski (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Jessie Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Wayne Hill (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Ira Ayers (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:20Virginia TechJames Niblett steps in front of the Jessie Smith pass64-30
11:17Western IllinoisJames Niblett lays it in66-30
11:10Virginia TechWayne Hill misses the jumper from the left side66-30
11:08Western IllinoisJames Starling snags the defensive board66-30
11:03Western IllinoisJames Starling misses badly on a 3 from the left wing66-30
11:01Western IllinoisJohn Music misses the tip66-30
11:00Western IllinoisJames Niblett tips it back up and in68-30
10:34Virginia TechJessie Smith throws it down on a great pass from Ira Ayers and he's fouled by James Niblett - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #568-32
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Todd Collins (PG), David Demars (SG), Philip Sanders (SF), Gerardo Ramirez (C)
Andy Hartz, Kenneth Ptaszynski, Wayne Hill, Ira Ayers
 
10:34Virginia TechJessie Smith makes the free throw68-33
10:10Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses short on a jumpshot from the right side68-33
10:08Western IllinoisAlton Johnson grabs the offensive board68-33
09:48Western IllinoisGreg Thompson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away68-33
09:46Virginia TechJessie Smith grabs the board68-33
09:41Virginia TechThe jump hook by Philip Sanders is blocked by Alton Johnson68-33
09:39Virginia TechJessie Smith tips it but misses68-33
09:38Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Pat Borders68-33
09:21Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses the jumper from the right block68-33
09:20Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez gets the rebound68-33
09:15Virginia TechPhilip Sanders scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Todd Collins68-36
08:57Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing68-36
08:56Western IllinoisGreg Thompson grabs the offensive board68-36
08:39Western IllinoisAlton Johnson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner68-36
08:38Virginia TechThe rebound goes to Philip Sanders68-36
08:34Virginia TechTodd Collins hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side68-36
08:32Western IllinoisAlton Johnson pulls down the rebound68-36
08:13Western IllinoisAlton Johnson drills a jump hook in the lane set up by Thad Bishop70-36
07:53Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing70-36
07:52Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Melvin Epps70-36
07:45Western IllinoisJessie Smith is called for the reach on Alton Johnson - foul #2 on Jessie Smith, team foul #670-36
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (PF)
Pat Borders
 
SubsVirginia Tech
Andy Hartz (PG), Wayne Hill (PF)
Todd Collins, David Demars
 
07:26Western IllinoisThad Bishop clanks a shot from the right side70-36
07:25Virginia TechPhilip Sanders snags the defensive board70-36
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - William McEvoy (fresh)
 C - Alton Johnson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Andy Hartz (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Philip Sanders (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Jessie Smith (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Wayne Hill (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Gerardo Ramirez (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
07:18Virginia TechAlton Johnson takes the ball from Gerardo Ramirez70-36
06:59Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy drills a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Greg Thompson and he's fouled by Gerardo Ramirez - foul #1 on Gerardo Ramirez, team foul #772-36
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Todd Collins (PG)
Gerardo Ramirez
 
06:59Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy makes the free throw73-36
06:45Virginia TechAndy Hartz clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing73-36
06:43Virginia TechJessie Smith tips it in73-38
06:21Western IllinoisAlton Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing73-38
06:20Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy tips it but misses73-38
06:18Western IllinoisMelvin Epps grabs the offensive board73-38
05:58Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing73-38
05:57Virginia TechPhilip Sanders snags the defensive board73-38
05:53Virginia TechPhilip Sanders misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away73-38
05:52Western IllinoisGreg Thompson gets the rebound73-38
05:30Western IllinoisWayne Hill blocks the short jumper by William McEvoy73-38
05:29Virginia TechWayne Hill grabs the board73-38
05:10Virginia TechPhilip Sanders is called for a charge - foul #1 on Philip Sanders, team foul #873-38
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (PF)
William McEvoy
 
SubsVirginia Tech
David Demars (SG), Gerardo Ramirez (PF)
Todd Collins, Philip Sanders
 
04:54Western IllinoisAlton Johnson throws it down on a nice dish by Thad Bishop75-38
04:45Virginia TechDavid Demars is hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #3 on Greg Thompson, team foul #675-38
04:32Virginia TechWayne Hill hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner75-38
04:30Western IllinoisPat Borders snags the defensive board75-38
04:11Western IllinoisAlton Johnson clanks a driving attempt from close range75-38
04:10Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez grabs the board75-38
04:03Virginia TechJessie Smith lays it up and in on a great pass from David Demars75-40
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanVirginia TechVirginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:39Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing75-40
03:38Virginia TechWayne Hill grabs the defensive rebound75-40
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanVirginia TechVirginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:32Virginia TechGerardo Ramirez loses the dribble to Melvin Epps75-40
03:07Western IllinoisPat Borders drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Thad Bishop77-40
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (tiring) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (tiring) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Melvin Epps (tiring) 1 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Alton Johnson (tiring) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupVirginia Tech
 PG - Andy Hartz (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Demars (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jessie Smith (tiring) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Gerardo Ramirez (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Wayne Hill (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
02:57Virginia TechDavid Demars misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing77-40
02:55Virginia TechJessie Smith tips it in77-42
02:29Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the shot from the left side79-42
02:16Virginia TechDavid Demars makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Andy Hartz79-45
01:49Western IllinoisMelvin Epps scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Thad Bishop and the foul's on Jessie Smith - foul #3 on Jessie Smith, team foul #981-45
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsVirginia Tech
Philip Sanders (SG)
David Demars
 
01:49Western IllinoisMelvin Epps makes the free throw82-45
01:35Virginia TechJessie Smith misses the shot from the left wing82-45
01:34Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Greg Thompson82-45
01:16Western IllinoisAlton Johnson can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away82-45
01:14Western IllinoisAlton Johnson grabs the offensive board82-45
00:57Western IllinoisGreg Thompson is called for the illegal screen - foul #4 on Greg Thompson, team foul #782-45
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanVirginia TechVirginia Tech is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:49Virginia TechWayne Hill clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner82-45
00:47Virginia TechJessie Smith hits the follow up shot82-47
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanVirginia TechVirginia Tech is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:18Western IllinoisMelvin Epps's pass is intercepted by Wayne Hill82-47
00:11Virginia TechAndy Hartz drills a jumpshot from the right wing and he's hacked by Thad Bishop - foul #3 on Thad Bishop, team foul #882-49
00:11Virginia TechAndy Hartz makes the free throw82-50
00:00Western IllinoisThad Bishop runs out the clock82-50