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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Smith
Final -
8/11/2026
56
  1 2 F
Eastern Washington 24 32 56
Western Illinois 22 40 62
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRichard Owen 26 2-7 0-2 1-2 4 9 2 1 1 3 1 5
pfDavid Bland 30 4-8 0-2 1-2 2 7 0 2 2 2 2 9
sfRobert Tesch 25 3-4 2-2 1-1 1 2 0 2 1 0 2 9
sgStephen Amann 31 8-17 5-12 1-2 1 1 3 4 1 0 1 22
pgDennis Roane 27 0-5 0-2 0-0 1 1 3 0 1 0 5 0
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfSteve McDaid 16 2-4 1-3 2-2 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 7
cJames Harris 15 1-4 0-2 1-3 1 4 1 2 0 0 1 3
pgMatt Brown 12 0-3 0-2 1-2 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 1
pfDick Hass 9 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
sgCruz Parker 8 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
sfJeffrey Manske 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 20-56 8-29 8-14 13 32 13 11 6 5 20 56
Percentages   .357 .276 .571                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Music 27 4-10 0-2 5-7 0 5 1 1 1 1 2 13
pfJohn Bickerstaff 31 3-7 1-3 4-8 6 18 3 2 2 2 1 11
sfEdwin Merritt 26 1-2 0-1 0-1 1 3 1 2 0 0 1 2
sgJames Starling 31 2-9 2-7 0-0 1 1 2 2 2 0 2 6
pgJames Niblett 26 6-11 1-3 3-4 2 2 2 1 1 0 3 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgThad Bishop 17 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
pfAlton Johnson 17 2-4 0-1 1-1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 5
cPat Borders 12 3-3 0-0 0-0 1 5 0 1 0 1 3 6
sgGreg Thompson 6 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 3
sgMelvin Epps 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
cWilliam McEvoy 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 22-50 5-20 13-21 12 38 11 12 7 4 14 62
Percentages   .440 .250 .619                

EWU
24
8-25
3-13
5-6
6
17
6
6
3
4
7
6
5
3
0
5
32
12-31
5-16
3-8
7
15
7
5
3
1
13
10
8
7
2
6
56
20-56
8-29
8-14
13
32
13
11
6
5
20
16
13
10
2
11
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
WIU
22
8-24
1-8
5-6
5
16
3
7
5
1
9
12
8
5
0
10
40
14-26
4-12
8-15
7
22
8
5
2
3
5
14
3
9
7
4
62
22-50
5-20
13-21
12
38
11
12
7
4
14
26
11
14
7
14
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf John Bickerstaff Western Illinois
11 Points, 18 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh)
 SG - Stephen Amann (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tesch (fresh)
 PF - David Bland (fresh)
 C - Richard Owen (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh)
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
20:00Western IllinoisJohn Music wins the tip0-0
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:43Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff's fadeaway is rejected by David Bland0-0
19:42Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen snags the defensive board0-0
19:26Eastern WashingtonJames Starling steals the ball from Robert Tesch0-0
19:04Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the turnaround from close range but the foul's on Robert Tesch - foul #1 on Robert Tesch, team foul #10-0
19:04Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 1st free throw0-1
19:04Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 2nd free throw0-2
18:43Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland lays it in2-2
18:26Western IllinoisJames Niblett is fouled on the floor by Dennis Roane - foul #1 on Dennis Roane, team foul #22-2
18:17Western IllinoisJames Starling misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing2-2
18:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett tips it in2-4
17:56Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner2-4
17:54Eastern WashingtonDennis Roane tips it but misses2-4
17:53Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen snags the offensive board2-4
17:34Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland misses short on a 3 from the right corner2-4
17:33Western IllinoisJohn Music gets the rebound2-4
17:29Western IllinoisJames Niblett can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing2-4
17:27Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen gets the rebound2-4
17:14Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing4-4
16:56Western IllinoisJames Starling misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away4-4
16:55Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch grabs the defensive rebound4-4
16:50Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann clanks a 3 pointer from straight away4-4
16:48Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen grabs the offensive rebound4-4
16:26Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line4-4
16:24Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff4-4
16:04Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away4-4
16:03Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the offensive rebound4-4
15:46Western IllinoisRichard Owen swats the short shot by John Bickerstaff4-4
15:44Western IllinoisJames Niblett grabs the offensive board4-4
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh)
 SG - Stephen Amann (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tesch (fairly fresh)
 PF - David Bland (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Richard Owen (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Music (fairly fresh)
 
15:23Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is hacked by Stephen Amann - foul #1 on Stephen Amann, team foul #34-4
SubsEastern Washington
Steve McDaid (SF), James Harris (PF), Dick Hass (C)
Robert Tesch, David Bland, Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
15:13Western IllinoisGreg Thompson drills a 3pt jumper from straight away4-7
14:51Eastern WashingtonThe short jumper by Dick Hass is denied by Pat Borders4-7
14:49Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the defensive rebound4-7
14:29Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing4-7
14:28Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid gets the rebound4-7
14:10Eastern WashingtonDennis Roane is hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #1 on Greg Thompson, team foul #14-7
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG), Cruz Parker (SF), David Bland (PF)
Dennis Roane, Stephen Amann, Dick Hass
 
SubsWestern Illinois
John Bickerstaff (PF)
Melvin Epps
 
14:01Eastern WashingtonJames Harris is fouled on the floor by Pat Borders - foul #1 on Pat Borders, team foul #24-7
SubsEastern Washington
Richard Owen (C)
James Harris
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG)
Greg Thompson
 
13:48Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid misses long on a driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by James Starling - foul #1 on James Starling, team foul #34-7
SubsEastern Washington
Robert Tesch (SF)
Cruz Parker
 
SubsWestern Illinois
John Music (C)
Pat Borders
 
13:48Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid makes the 1st free throw5-7
13:48Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid makes the 2nd free throw6-7
13:32Western IllinoisThe jumper by John Music is denied by Richard Owen6-7
13:30Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid gets the rebound6-7
13:24Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen misses the 3 pointer from the left corner6-7
13:22Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff6-7
13:05Western IllinoisJohn Music comes up short on the floater from the left block6-7
13:03Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid pulls down the rebound6-7
12:50Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen drills a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Matt Brown8-7
12:35Western IllinoisJohn Music misses short on a floater from the baseline8-7
12:33Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland gets the rebound8-7
12:18Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane8-7
12:17Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland grabs the offensive rebound8-7
11:59Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen misses short on a jumpshot from the right side8-7
11:57Western IllinoisThad Bishop grabs the defensive rebound8-7
11:45Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner8-7
11:44Western IllinoisJames Starling pulls down the offensive rebound8-7
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Matt Brown (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Steve McDaid (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Robert Tesch (fairly fresh)
 PF - David Bland (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Richard Owen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fairly fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
11:29Western IllinoisRobert Tesch takes the ball from Thad Bishop8-7
11:11Eastern WashingtonMatt Brown comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner8-7
11:10Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound8-7
11:02Western IllinoisJohn Music buries a driving attempt from the baseline and the foul's on Richard Owen - foul #1 on Richard Owen, team foul #48-9
SubsEastern Washington
Dennis Roane (PG), Stephen Amann (SG), Cruz Parker (SF), James Harris (PF), Dick Hass (C)
Matt Brown, Steve McDaid, Robert Tesch, David Bland, Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Pat Borders (PF)
Thad Bishop, James Starling, Alton Johnson, John Bickerstaff
 
11:02Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the free throw8-10
10:44Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann's pass is off the mark and out of bounds8-10
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
John Music
 
10:24Western IllinoisDick Hass is called for the reach on William McEvoy - foul #1 on Dick Hass, team foul #58-10
10:05Western IllinoisPat Borders hits the finger roll8-12
09:47Eastern WashingtonJames Niblett steals the ball from Stephen Amann8-12
09:29Western IllinoisStephen Amann steals it from Greg Thompson8-12
09:26Eastern WashingtonDennis Roane misses the lay-in8-12
09:25Western IllinoisPat Borders gets the rebound8-12
09:07Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is whistled for a carry8-12
SubsEastern Washington
Robert Tesch (SF), David Bland (PF), Richard Owen (C)
Cruz Parker, James Harris, Dick Hass
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Greg Thompson, Pat Borders, William McEvoy
 
08:48Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen can't finish the layup8-12
08:46Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch grabs the offensive board8-12
08:28Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Richard Owen10-12
08:18Western IllinoisDavid Bland takes the ball from John Bickerstaff10-12
07:55Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann clanks a 3 from straight away10-12
07:53Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Music10-12
07:49Western IllinoisJames Niblett's fadeaway is rejected by David Bland10-12
07:47Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the offensive board10-12
07:34Western IllinoisJohn Music is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on John Music, team foul #410-12
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Alton Johnson (SF)
James Niblett, Edwin Merritt
 
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh)
 SG - Stephen Amann (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tesch (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - David Bland (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Richard Owen (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:09Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Richard Owen13-12
06:45Western IllinoisAlton Johnson hits a fadeaway from close range and he's fouled by Dennis Roane - foul #2 on Dennis Roane, team foul #613-14
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG), Steve McDaid (SG), Cruz Parker (SF), James Harris (C)
Dennis Roane, Stephen Amann, Robert Tesch, Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
John Music
 
06:45Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the free throw13-15
06:32Eastern WashingtonJames Starling takes the ball from David Bland13-15
06:29Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the easy layup13-15
06:28Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland gets the rebound13-15
06:12Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away13-15
06:10Eastern WashingtonJames Harris grabs the offensive rebound13-15
05:56Eastern WashingtonJames Harris is hacked by Pat Borders - foul #2 on Pat Borders, team foul #513-15
SubsEastern Washington
Stephen Amann (SG)
Cruz Parker
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
James Starling, Pat Borders
 
05:48Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland misses long on a driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on James Niblett - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #613-15
05:48Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland misses the 1st free throw13-15
05:48Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland makes the 2nd free throw14-15
05:25Western IllinoisDavid Bland is called for the reach on John Bickerstaff - foul #1 on David Bland, team foul #714-15
SubsEastern Washington
Robert Tesch (SF), Richard Owen (C)
Steve McDaid, David Bland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
John Music (C)
Alton Johnson
 
05:25Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 1st free throw14-16
05:25Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the 2nd free throw14-16
05:25Eastern WashingtonJames Harris gets the rebound14-16
05:08Eastern WashingtonJohn Music takes the ball from Stephen Amann14-16
04:39Western IllinoisJohn Music buries a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by John Bickerstaff14-18
04:18Eastern WashingtonJohn Bickerstaff steps in front of the James Harris pass14-18
04:03Western IllinoisJohn Music dunks the ball on a great pass from James Niblett14-20
03:37Eastern WashingtonJames Harris lays it in on a nice dish by Stephen Amann and he's fouled by Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #716-20
SubsEastern Washington
Dennis Roane (PG), Steve McDaid (SG), Cruz Parker (SF)
Matt Brown, Stephen Amann, Robert Tesch
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Alton Johnson (PF)
Thad Bishop, John Bickerstaff
 
03:37Eastern WashingtonJames Harris makes the free throw17-20
03:15Western IllinoisAlton Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner17-20
03:13Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen grabs the defensive rebound17-20
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh)
 SG - Steve McDaid (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Cruz Parker (fresh)
 PF - James Harris (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Richard Owen (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 stl.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh)
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - John Music (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 
02:53Eastern WashingtonJames Harris clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing17-20
02:52Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Music17-20
02:32Western IllinoisJames Niblett is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on James Niblett, team foul #817-20
SubsEastern Washington
Stephen Amann (SG), Robert Tesch (SF), David Bland (PF), Dick Hass (C)
Steve McDaid, Cruz Parker, James Harris, Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, Edwin Merritt, John Music
 
02:12Eastern WashingtonDick Hass can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner17-20
02:10Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound17-20
02:03Western IllinoisPat Borders buries a floater near the basket set up by Greg Thompson17-22
01:47Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Stephen Amann and he's fouled by Greg Thompson - foul #2 on Greg Thompson, team foul #920-22
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), John Bickerstaff (PF)
Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps
 
01:47Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch makes the free throw21-22
01:20Western IllinoisPat Borders throws a bad pass out of bounds21-22
01:04Eastern WashingtonDennis Roane hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away21-22
01:02Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound21-22
00:35Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the 3 pointer from straight away21-22
00:33Eastern WashingtonDick Hass grabs the defensive rebound21-22
00:13Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Dennis Roane24-22
00:00Western IllinoisJames Starling hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing24-22
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Stephen Amann (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Tesch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - David Bland (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Richard Owen (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 stl.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch inbounds the ball24-22
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:41Eastern WashingtonDennis Roane misses badly on a shot from the right side24-22
19:40Eastern WashingtonThe offensive rebound goes to David Bland24-22
19:25Eastern WashingtonJohn Bickerstaff swats the dunk try by David Bland24-22
19:24Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the board24-22
19:18Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff banks in the layup on a great pass from James Niblett24-24
19:04Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland knocks in the runner from the left block set up by Stephen Amann26-24
19:01Western IllinoisDennis Roane is called for the reach on James Niblett in the backcourt - foul #3 on Dennis Roane, team foul #126-24
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG)
Dennis Roane
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
18:47Western IllinoisDavid Bland is called for the reach on John Music - foul #2 on David Bland, team foul #226-24
18:30Western IllinoisJohn Music lays it up and in26-26
18:11Eastern WashingtonMatt Brown misses the 3pt shot from straight away26-26
18:10Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff26-26
18:05Western IllinoisJames Niblett buries a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Edwin Merritt26-28
17:41Eastern WashingtonMatt Brown misses the jumpshot from the free throw line but he's fouled by James Niblett - foul #3 on James Niblett, team foul #126-28
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG)
James Niblett
 
17:41Eastern WashingtonMatt Brown misses the 1st free throw26-28
17:41Eastern WashingtonMatt Brown makes the 2nd free throw27-28
17:30Western IllinoisRichard Owen picks off the pass by James Starling27-28
17:04Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Matt Brown30-28
16:44Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses short on a floater from the free throw line30-28
16:43Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland grabs the defensive rebound30-28
16:19Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann scores on a floater from the left wing on a great pass from Matt Brown32-28
16:04Western Illinois3 seconds is called on James Starling32-28
SubsEastern Washington
Cruz Parker (PG), Steve McDaid (SG), Jeffrey Manske (SF), James Harris (PF), Dick Hass (C)
Matt Brown, Stephen Amann, Robert Tesch, David Bland, Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Cruz Parker (fresh)
 SG - Steve McDaid (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Jeffrey Manske (fresh)
 PF - James Harris (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Dick Hass (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:42Eastern WashingtonJames Harris misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing32-28
15:40Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid snags the offensive board32-28
15:29Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner32-28
15:28Eastern WashingtonCruz Parker snags the offensive board32-28
15:17Eastern WashingtonJames Harris hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line32-28
15:15Western IllinoisMelvin Epps snags the defensive board32-28
14:50Western IllinoisMelvin Epps is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Manske - foul #1 on Jeffrey Manske, team foul #332-28
SubsEastern Washington
Dennis Roane (PG), Stephen Amann (SG)
Cruz Parker, Jeffrey Manske
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps
 
14:37Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing32-28
14:36Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the offensive rebound32-28
14:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on Dick Hass - foul #2 on Dick Hass, team foul #432-28
SubsEastern Washington
David Bland (PF), Richard Owen (C)
James Harris, Dick Hass
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), John Music (C)
Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
14:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 1st free throw32-28
14:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw32-29
14:08Eastern WashingtonJohn Bickerstaff picks off the pass by Richard Owen32-29
13:51Western IllinoisJohn Music comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner32-29
13:50Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff hits the follow up shot32-31
13:31Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland travels with the ball32-31
SubsEastern Washington
Robert Tesch (SF)
Steve McDaid
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
13:15Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt throws a bad pass out of bounds32-31
12:56Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann can't connect on a floater from the left side but he's hacked by James Starling - foul #2 on James Starling, team foul #232-31
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG)
James Starling
 
12:56Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann makes the 1st free throw33-31
12:56Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann misses the 2nd free throw33-31
12:56Western IllinoisJohn Music grabs the board33-31
12:39Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the jumpshot from the left wing33-33
12:19Eastern WashingtonDennis Roane clanks a 3 from the left wing33-33
12:18Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt gets the rebound33-33
12:01Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is hacked by Robert Tesch - foul #2 on Robert Tesch, team foul #533-33
SubsEastern Washington
James Harris (C)
Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Alton Johnson (SF), Pat Borders (PF)
Thad Bishop, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff
 
11:50Western IllinoisJohn Music is fouled on the floor by James Harris - foul #1 on James Harris, team foul #633-33
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Melvin Epps (SF)
James Niblett, John Music
 
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Stephen Amann (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Robert Tesch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - David Bland (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - James Harris (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 stl.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:26Western IllinoisAlton Johnson loses the dribble to Dennis Roane33-33
11:23Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch lays it up and in on a nice dish by Dennis Roane35-33
11:17Western IllinoisJames Starling scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Thad Bishop35-36
10:58Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann scores on a jumper from the right side on a great pass from James Harris37-36
10:45Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing37-36
10:44Western IllinoisPat Borders hits the follow up shot37-38
10:26Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Dennis Roane40-38
10:14Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses the fadeaway from the left side40-38
10:12Eastern WashingtonJames Harris pulls down the rebound40-38
09:57Eastern WashingtonJames Harris comes up short on the floater from close range but the foul's on Pat Borders - foul #3 on Pat Borders, team foul #340-38
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG), Steve McDaid (SG), Cruz Parker (SF), Richard Owen (C)
Dennis Roane, Stephen Amann, Robert Tesch, David Bland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
James Starling, Melvin Epps, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
09:57Eastern WashingtonJames Harris misses the 1st free throw40-38
09:57Eastern WashingtonJames Harris misses the 2nd free throw40-38
09:57Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the board40-38
09:28Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by John Bickerstaff40-40
09:13Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid slams it home42-40
09:07Western IllinoisMatt Brown is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #1 on Matt Brown, team foul #742-40
SubsEastern Washington
Dick Hass (PF)
James Harris
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
Thad Bishop
 
09:07Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 1st free throw42-41
09:07Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw42-42
08:57Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen misses the jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by John Music - foul #2 on John Music, team foul #442-42
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG)
Greg Thompson
 
08:57Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen makes the 1st free throw43-42
08:57Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen misses the 2nd free throw43-42
08:57Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff snags the defensive board43-42
08:37Western IllinoisJohn Music can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner43-42
08:36Eastern WashingtonCruz Parker pulls down the rebound43-42
08:24Eastern WashingtonThe pull-up jumper by Cruz Parker is blocked by John Bickerstaff43-42
08:22Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound43-42
08:04Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is hacked by Steve McDaid - foul #1 on Steve McDaid, team foul #843-42
SubsEastern Washington
Dennis Roane (PG), Stephen Amann (SG), David Bland (PF)
Matt Brown, Cruz Parker, Dick Hass
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
08:04Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 1st free throw43-42
08:04Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen grabs the board43-42
07:43Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland misses the runner in the paint43-42
07:41Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound43-42
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Dennis Roane (fresh) 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Stephen Amann (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Steve McDaid (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - David Bland (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Richard Owen (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 7 pts. 14 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - John Music (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:26Western IllinoisJames Niblett knocks in the floater from the left side on a nice dish by John Music43-44
07:14Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner43-44
07:13Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt snags the defensive board43-44
06:49Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 3pt shot from the left corner43-47
06:41Eastern WashingtonJohn Music blocks the jumper by Richard Owen43-47
06:39Western IllinoisJohn Music gets the rebound43-47
06:18Western IllinoisThe jump hook by John Music is blocked by Richard Owen43-47
06:17Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the offensive board43-47
06:01Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff loses the dribble to David Bland43-47
05:49Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner43-47
05:48Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen hits the follow up shot45-47
05:24Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by James Starling45-50
05:08Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane45-50
05:06Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann tips it in47-50
04:38Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses long on a jumper from the right wing47-50
04:37Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt pulls down the offensive rebound47-50
04:28Western IllinoisJames Starling hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner47-50
04:27Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff gets the offensive rebound47-50
04:01Western IllinoisJames Niblett drills a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by John Bickerstaff47-52
03:47Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner47-52
03:46Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound47-52
03:25Western IllinoisJohn Music misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Steve McDaid - foul #2 on Steve McDaid, team foul #947-52
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG), Cruz Parker (SG), Robert Tesch (SF), James Harris (PF), Dick Hass (C)
Dennis Roane, Stephen Amann, Steve McDaid, David Bland, Richard Owen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Alton Johnson (SF), Pat Borders (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff
 
03:25Western IllinoisJohn Music misses the 1st free throw47-52
03:25Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 2nd free throw47-53
LineupEastern Washington
 PG - Matt Brown (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Cruz Parker (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tesch (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Harris (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Dick Hass (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Pat Borders (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - John Music (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:14Eastern WashingtonMatt Brown misses short on a jumper in the lane47-53
03:13Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the defensive rebound47-53
03:09Western IllinoisGreg Thompson comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away47-53
03:08Western IllinoisAlton Johnson tips it in47-55
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
02:52Eastern WashingtonCruz Parker misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner47-55
02:50Eastern WashingtonThe offensive rebound goes to Dick Hass47-55
02:50Eastern WashingtonEastern Washington calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)47-55
SubsEastern Washington
Dennis Roane (PG), Stephen Amann (SG)
Matt Brown, Cruz Parker
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF)
John Music
 
02:45Eastern WashingtonRobert Tesch is called for traveling47-55
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
02:40Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)47-55
SubsEastern Washington
David Bland (PF)
Dick Hass
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Pat Borders
 
02:16Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on a 3 from the right corner47-55
02:15Eastern WashingtonJames Harris pulls down the rebound47-55
02:04Eastern WashingtonJames Harris loses the dribble to Alton Johnson47-55
01:42Western IllinoisJames Starling clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner47-55
01:41Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland grabs the defensive rebound47-55
01:21Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing47-55
01:20Western IllinoisAlton Johnson grabs the defensive rebound47-55
00:54Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff hits a 3 from straight away on a great pass from James Starling47-58
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
00:47Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann is hacked by John Bickerstaff - foul #1 on John Bickerstaff, team foul #547-58
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG), Steve McDaid (SG), Cruz Parker (SF), Dick Hass (C)
Dennis Roane, Stephen Amann, Robert Tesch, David Bland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff
 
00:43Eastern WashingtonSteve McDaid scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Matt Brown50-58
00:43Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)50-58
SubsEastern Washington
Dennis Roane (PG), Stephen Amann (SG), Robert Tesch (SF), David Bland (PF), Richard Owen (C)
Matt Brown, Steve McDaid, Cruz Parker, James Harris, Dick Hass
 
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
 
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:42Western IllinoisJohn Music is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Roane - foul #4 on Dennis Roane, team foul #1050-58
SubsEastern Washington 
SubsWestern Illinois
Alton Johnson (SF)
Edwin Merritt
 
00:42Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 1st free throw50-59
00:42Western IllinoisJohn Music misses the 2nd free throw50-59
00:42Eastern WashingtonThe rebound goes to Richard Owen50-59
00:37Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away53-59
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:36Western IllinoisJohn Music is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Roane - foul #5 on Dennis Roane, team foul #1153-59
SubsEastern Washington
Matt Brown (PG)
Dennis Roane
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
00:36Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 1st free throw53-60
00:36Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 2nd free throw53-61
00:30Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing53-61
00:28Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff53-61
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:26Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is hacked by Matt Brown in the backcourt - foul #2 on Matt Brown, team foul #1253-61
00:26Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the 1st free throw53-61
00:26Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the 2nd free throw53-61
00:26Eastern WashingtonDavid Bland gets the rebound53-61
00:19Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann throws a bad pass out of bounds53-61
00:16Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is hacked by Matt Brown in the backcourt - foul #3 on Matt Brown, team foul #1353-61
00:16Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the 1st free throw53-61
00:16Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 2nd free throw53-62
00:08Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner53-62
00:06Eastern WashingtonRichard Owen pulls down the offensive rebound53-62
00:02Eastern WashingtonStephen Amann buries a 3 pointer from the left corner56-62
Game PlanEastern WashingtonEastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:00Western IllinoisJames Niblett runs out the clock56-62