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 8/12/2026
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Northern Illinois University 50 52 102
Illinois State 41 47 88
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Northern Illinois University (10-15, 5-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJohn Booth 23 1-1 0-0 1-2 1 9 0 1 0 1 0 3
pfBarry Simon 17 5-11 2-6 2-2 2 7 1 1 1 2 2 14
sfSteve Kasper 22 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 5 2 2 0 0 1 3
pgCharles Stewart 18 4-5 0-1 1-2 2 3 5 2 0 0 4 9
sgAlfred Brown 20 10-16 6-11 6-7 0 0 2 3 2 0 4 32
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgKevin Leavitt 23 6-12 5-9 3-5 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 20
pgTed Greene 19 4-6 1-3 3-5 0 2 1 4 0 0 1 12
cAnthony Downs 17 2-5 0-0 0-0 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 4
sfDavid Mays 17 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 6 1 1 0 1 1 0
sfAlex Watterson 15 2-3 1-1 0-0 2 5 2 2 1 0 1 5
sfTerrence Crawford 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 35-63 16-34 16-23 11 43 17 21 4 4 16 102
Percentages   .556 .471 .696                

Illinois State (9-16, 5-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cHoward Begaye 18 5-10 1-4 0-2 3 6 1 1 2 0 0 11
pfGeorge Croft 16 3-4 0-0 0-1 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 6
sfTimothy Oldenburg 18 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 6 0 2 0 0 3 5
sgLarry Edwards 22 7-11 2-3 4-7 1 2 1 3 3 0 1 20
pgRuben Ruth 15 5-7 2-3 2-2 2 3 2 1 2 0 4 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMark Stilson 21 5-14 4-12 3-3 1 3 3 2 1 0 2 17
cRichard Ridley 18 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 4 2 0 0 0 1 2
cMax Applegate 17 1-5 0-3 0-0 2 3 1 0 0 0 1 2
pgMelvin Maddox 16 2-9 1-6 0-0 0 2 3 1 0 0 3 5
pgJohn Olsson 15 1-3 0-2 0-0 1 2 5 2 0 0 4 2
sfDavid Spencer 12 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 1 1 2 0 0 2 0
pfKevin Tyson 12 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 4
Totals 200 34-76 11-37 9-15 14 36 21 15 9 0 24 88
Percentages   .447 .297 .600                

NIU
50
16-31
6-17
12-17
5
23
6
10
2
1
10
10
9
8
7
18
52
19-32
10-17
4-6
6
20
11
11
2
3
6
8
7
9
16
23
102
35-63
16-34
16-23
11
43
17
21
4
4
16
18
16
17
23
41
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
41
16-36
5-19
4-10
6
19
10
9
6
0
15
14
13
7
4
17
47
18-40
6-18
5-5
8
17
11
6
3
0
9
14
14
8
0
15
88
34-76
11-37
9-15
14
36
21
15
9
0
24
28
27
15
4
32
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Alfred Brown Northern Illinois University
32 Points, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh)
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh)
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh)
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh)
 C - John Booth (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh)
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh)
 PF - George Croft (fresh)
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateHoward Begaye wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:40Illinois StateHoward Begaye throws a bad pass out of bounds0-0
19:37Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt0-0
19:23Illinois StateGeorge Croft hits a turnaround from the left block and he's fouled by Barry Simon - foul #1 on Barry Simon, team foul #10-2
19:23Illinois StateGeorge Croft misses the free throw0-2
19:23Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper snags the defensive board0-2
19:03Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses long on an open 3 from the right wing0-2
19:01Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the defensive rebound0-2
18:54Illinois StateAlfred Brown is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Alfred Brown, team foul #20-2
18:42Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Ruben Ruth0-5
18:28Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses short on an open 3 from the right corner0-5
18:27Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth tips it in2-5
18:13Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing2-5
18:12Illinois StateRuben Ruth can't tip it in2-5
18:11Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart gets the rebound2-5
18:07Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper is called for a charge - foul #1 on Steve Kasper, team foul #32-5
17:54Illinois StateHoward Begaye clanks a floater near the basket2-5
17:53Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth grabs the defensive rebound2-5
17:50Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is fouled in the backcourt by Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #12-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
17:37Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon buries a 3pt jumper from straight away5-5
17:21Illinois StateRichard Ridley misses long on a jumper from the right wing5-5
17:20Illinois StateJohn Olsson grabs the offensive rebound5-5
16:58Illinois StateMax Applegate can't connect on a 3 from the right corner5-5
16:56Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Barry Simon5-5
16:52Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing but the foul's on John Olsson - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #25-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (SG), Alex Watterson (SF), Anthony Downs (PF), David Mays (C)
Charles Stewart, Steve Kasper, Barry Simon, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State 
16:52Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown misses the 1st free throw5-5
16:52Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 2nd free throw6-5
16:52Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 3rd free throw7-5
16:40Illinois StateMark Stilson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner7-5
16:39Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson gets the rebound7-5
16:35Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner7-5
16:34Illinois StateMark Stilson grabs the board7-5
16:15Illinois StateJohn Olsson is hacked by Alex Watterson - foul #1 on Alex Watterson, team foul #47-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG)
Alfred Brown
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
15:59Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses long on a 3 from the left corner7-5
15:58Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays pulls down the rebound7-5
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh)
 SG - Ted Greene (fresh)
 SF - Alex Watterson (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Downs (fresh)
 C - David Mays (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh)
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fairly fresh)
 PF - Kevin Tyson (fresh)
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
15:48Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs misses long on a turnaround from the right block7-5
15:47Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg pulls down the rebound7-5
15:42Illinois StateMelvin Maddox can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner7-5
15:41Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays grabs the board7-5
15:33Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene clanks a 3pt shot from straight away7-5
15:32Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson hits the follow up shot9-5
15:12Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the jump hook from the left block9-7
15:08Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Begaye picks off the pass by Alex Watterson in the backcourt9-7
14:53Illinois StateRuben Ruth scores on a floater from the left side9-9
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs is hacked by Melvin Maddox - foul #1 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #39-9
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Charles Stewart (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Ted Greene, Alex Watterson, Anthony Downs, David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson, Howard Begaye
 
14:39Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart misses badly on the uncontested 3pt shot from straight away9-9
14:38Illinois StateMax Applegate grabs the defensive rebound9-9
14:09Illinois StateBarry Simon is called for the reach on Richard Ridley - foul #2 on Barry Simon, team foul #59-9
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Anthony Downs (PF)
Kevin Leavitt, Barry Simon
 
SubsIllinois State
George Croft (PF)
Max Applegate
 
13:48Illinois StateJohn Olsson makes the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Mark Stilson9-11
13:33Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Charles Stewart12-11
13:16Illinois StateMark Stilson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner12-11
13:14Illinois StateMark Stilson snags the offensive board12-11
13:08Illinois StateRichard Ridley scores on a jump hook near the basket12-13
13:04Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is whistled for a carry12-13
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Ted Greene (SG), Terrence Crawford (SF)
Alfred Brown, Charles Stewart, Steve Kasper
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (C)
John Olsson, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley
 
12:46Illinois StateMelvin Maddox makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by George Croft12-16
12:41Northern Illinois UniversityGeorge Croft steps in front of the Anthony Downs pass12-16
12:18Illinois StateDavid Spencer misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner12-16
12:17Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth gets the rebound12-16
12:12Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses the 3pt jumper from straight away12-16
12:10Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Ruben Ruth12-16
12:05Illinois StateDavid Spencer misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side12-16
12:04Northern Illinois UniversityTerrence Crawford grabs the defensive rebound12-16
12:02Northern Illinois UniversityRuben Ruth takes the ball from Kevin Leavitt in the backcourt12-16
12:01Illinois StateMelvin Maddox lays it in set up by Ruben Ruth12-18
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh)
 SG - Ted Greene (fresh)
 SF - Terrence Crawford (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Downs (tiring)
 C - John Booth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh)
 PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Max Applegate (fairly fresh)
 
11:42Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Spencer is called for the reach on Terrence Crawford - foul #1 on David Spencer, team foul #412-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Alex Watterson (PF), David Mays (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Ted Greene, Terrence Crawford, Anthony Downs, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, George Croft, Max Applegate
 
11:32Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing15-18
11:11Illinois StateHoward Begaye comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away15-18
11:09Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson grabs the board15-18
10:56Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing18-18
10:40Illinois StateLarry Edwards throws a bad pass out of bounds18-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Terrence Crawford (SF), John Booth (PF)
Alfred Brown, Steve Kasper, Alex Watterson
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF)
Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson
 
10:36Northern Illinois UniversityMark Stilson picks off the pass by Kevin Leavitt in the backcourt18-18
10:22Illinois StateHoward Begaye hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Terrence Crawford - foul #1 on Terrence Crawford, team foul #618-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Anthony Downs (PF)
David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG)
John Olsson
 
10:22Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the 1st free throw18-18
10:22Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the 2nd free throw18-18
10:22Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth gets the rebound18-18
10:10Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt is whistled for a carry18-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (SG)
Charles Stewart
 
SubsIllinois State 
09:52Illinois StateMelvin Maddox misses the 3 pointer from straight away18-18
09:50Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene snags the defensive board18-18
09:47Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #518-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Steve Kasper (SF)
Kevin Leavitt, Terrence Crawford
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, Howard Begaye
 
09:38Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene is hacked by Mark Stilson - foul #1 on Mark Stilson, team foul #618-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF), George Croft (PF)
Larry Edwards, Richard Ridley
 
09:24Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is alone and drills a jumper in the lane20-18
09:14Illinois StateMark Stilson misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Alfred Brown - foul #2 on Alfred Brown, team foul #720-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Alex Watterson (PF), David Mays (C)
Alfred Brown, Ted Greene, Anthony Downs, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (SG)
Melvin Maddox
 
09:14Illinois StateMark Stilson makes the 1st free throw20-19
09:14Illinois StateMark Stilson makes the 2nd free throw20-20
09:10Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Olsson is called for the reach on Kevin Leavitt in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #720-20
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG)
John Olsson
 
09:10Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt makes the 1st free throw21-20
09:10Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt makes the 2nd free throw22-20
08:50Illinois StateMax Applegate hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner22-20
08:49Illinois StateLarry Edwards can't tip it in22-20
08:47Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Steve Kasper22-20
08:33Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing22-20
08:31Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart hits the follow up shot24-20
08:17Illinois StateMark Stilson makes the 3 from the right corner set up by George Croft24-23
08:13Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt connects on the open 3 from the right wing set up by Charles Stewart27-23
07:57Illinois StateMark Stilson drills a 3 from straight away27-26
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Alex Watterson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Mays (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Mark Stilson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh)
 SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh)
 PF - George Croft (tiring) 2 pts.
 C - Max Applegate (fairly fresh)
 
07:48Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart drills a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Alex Watterson29-26
07:37Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away29-26
07:35Illinois StateMax Applegate snags the offensive board29-26
07:22Illinois StateLarry Edwards connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Max Applegate29-29
07:11Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt is alone and drills a 3 from straight away32-29
06:57Illinois StateMark Stilson travels with the ball32-29
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (PG), Terrence Crawford (SF), Anthony Downs (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, Alex Watterson, David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (PG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Kevin Tyson (C)
Mark Stilson, David Spencer, George Croft, Max Applegate
 
06:55Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Tyson is called for the reach on John Booth in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kevin Tyson, team foul #832-29
06:55Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth makes the 1st free throw33-29
06:55Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth misses the 2nd free throw33-29
06:55Illinois StateKevin Tyson pulls down the rebound33-29
06:38Illinois StateLarry Edwards's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-29
06:31Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs scores on a floater from the left side on a nice dish by Terrence Crawford35-29
06:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards is fouled on the floor by Charles Stewart - foul #1 on Charles Stewart, team foul #835-29
06:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 1st free throw35-30
06:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 2nd free throw35-31
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene is fouled on the floor by Timothy Oldenburg - foul #1 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #935-31
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene makes the 1st free throw36-31
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene misses the 2nd free throw36-31
06:10Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Timothy Oldenburg36-31
05:50Illinois StateCharles Stewart is called for the reach on Larry Edwards - foul #2 on Charles Stewart, team foul #936-31
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG)
Charles Stewart
 
SubsIllinois State
Howard Begaye (C)
Kevin Tyson
 
05:50Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the 1st free throw36-31
05:50Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth gets the rebound36-31
05:47Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Edwards steals the ball from Kevin Leavitt in the backcourt36-31
05:45Illinois StateLarry Edwards hits the finger roll36-33
05:27Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner36-33
05:26Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Howard Begaye36-33
05:04Illinois StateLarry Edwards connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Howard Begaye36-35
05:00Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt is fouled in the backcourt by Timothy Oldenburg - foul #2 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #1036-35
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Steve Kasper (SF)
Terrence Crawford
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SF)
Timothy Oldenburg
 
05:00Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt makes the 1st free throw37-35
05:00Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses the 2nd free throw37-35
05:00Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Richard Ridley37-35
04:39Illinois StateLarry Edwards double dribbles37-35
04:36Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Edwards steals the ball from Ted Greene in the backcourt37-35
04:18Illinois StateLarry Edwards jams it on a nice dish by Mark Stilson37-37
04:12Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line37-37
04:10Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs can't tip it in37-37
04:09Illinois StateHoward Begaye gets the rebound37-37
04:02Illinois StateMark Stilson's layup is rejected by John Booth37-37
04:00Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper gets the rebound37-37
03:55Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene is hacked by Larry Edwards - foul #1 on Larry Edwards, team foul #1137-37
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Barry Simon (PF)
Kevin Leavitt, Anthony Downs
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF)
Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley
 
03:55Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene makes the 1st free throw38-37
03:55Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene misses the 2nd free throw38-37
03:55Illinois StateKevin Tyson pulls down the rebound38-37
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Ted Greene (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - John Booth (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Kevin Tyson (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:50Illinois StateBarry Simon steals it from Ruben Ruth38-37
03:47Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is fouled in the backcourt by Ruben Ruth - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1238-37
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Charles Stewart (SG)
Ted Greene
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SG)
Ruben Ruth
 
03:47Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 1st free throw39-37
03:47Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 2nd free throw40-37
03:25Illinois StateAlfred Brown steals it from John Olsson40-37
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart lays it up and in on a great pass from Alfred Brown42-37
03:07Illinois StateJohn Olsson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner42-37
03:05Illinois StateKevin Tyson grabs the offensive board42-37
02:54Illinois StateHoward Begaye knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by John Olsson42-39
02:33Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper misses the 3 from the left wing42-39
02:31Illinois StateJohn Olsson pulls down the rebound42-39
02:24Illinois StateMark Stilson clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing42-39
02:22Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon pulls down the rebound42-39
02:07Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing44-39
01:54Illinois StateJohn Olsson is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #1344-39
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Alex Watterson (SF), David Mays (C)
Alfred Brown, Steve Kasper, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), George Croft (PF), Max Applegate (C)
John Olsson, Mark Stilson, Kevin Tyson, Howard Begaye
 
01:37Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing44-39
01:35Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon gets the offensive rebound44-39
01:19Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon is open and buries a floater from the left wing46-39
01:05Illinois StateMelvin Maddox is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #1446-39
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (SG)
Charles Stewart
 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (C)
Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft
 
00:51Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses badly on the uncontested floater in the paint46-39
00:50Illinois StateMelvin Maddox grabs the board46-39
00:44Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by Ted Greene - foul #1 on Ted Greene, team foul #1046-39
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Terrence Crawford (SF)
Kevin Leavitt, Alex Watterson
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG), George Croft (PF)
Melvin Maddox, Max Applegate
 
00:44Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the 1st free throw46-39
00:44Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the 2nd free throw46-39
00:44Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to David Mays46-39
00:38Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon is hacked by George Croft - foul #1 on George Croft, team foul #1546-39
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Booth (C)
David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:38Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon makes the 1st free throw47-39
00:38Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon makes the 2nd free throw48-39
00:21Illinois StateMark Stilson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away48-39
00:19Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene snags the defensive board48-39
00:15Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon buries a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Alfred Brown50-39
00:03Illinois StateLarry Edwards drills a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by David Spencer50-41
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown comes up short on the halfcourt shot50-41
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Booth (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Mark Stilson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - George Croft (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper inbounds the ball50-41
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
19:51Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner50-41
19:49Illinois StateLarry Edwards snags the defensive board50-41
19:27Illinois StateCharles Stewart is called for the reach on Larry Edwards - foul #3 on Charles Stewart, team foul #150-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (SG)
Charles Stewart
 
SubsIllinois State 
19:10Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg clanks a 3 from the left corner50-41
19:08Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon gets the rebound50-41
19:06Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Oldenburg is called for the reach on Ted Greene in the backcourt - foul #3 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #150-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF)
Timothy Oldenburg
 
18:56Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Begaye steals it from Barry Simon50-41
18:30Illinois StateLarry Edwards is hacked by Alfred Brown - foul #3 on Alfred Brown, team foul #250-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Alex Watterson (SF), Anthony Downs (PF), David Mays (C)
Alfred Brown, Steve Kasper, Barry Simon, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (PG), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Mark Stilson, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
18:16Illinois StateAlex Watterson steps in front of the David Spencer pass50-41
18:06Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene is called for 10 seconds50-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Tyson (SF)
David Spencer
 
17:49Illinois StateKevin Tyson comes up short on the floater from the left wing50-41
17:47Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Anthony Downs50-41
17:45Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Ridley is called for the reach on Ted Greene in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Ridley, team foul #250-41
17:40Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays is called for traveling50-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Booth (C)
David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:23Illinois StateMax Applegate comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side50-41
17:21Illinois StateKevin Tyson tips it home50-43
17:00Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene is fouled on the floor by Kevin Tyson - foul #2 on Kevin Tyson, team foul #350-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF)
Alex Watterson, Anthony Downs
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG), David Spencer (SF), George Croft (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Melvin Maddox, Kevin Tyson, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
16:54Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner50-43
16:52Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Mark Stilson50-43
16:37Illinois StateBarry Simon denies the turnaround by Larry Edwards50-43
16:36Illinois StateHoward Begaye tips it back up and in50-45
16:21Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon connects on the 3 pointer from straight away53-45
16:01Illinois StateLarry Edwards's fadeaway is rejected by Barry Simon53-45
15:59Illinois StateDavid Spencer snags the offensive board53-45
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Ted Greene (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Booth (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Mark Stilson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (tiring) 13 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh)
 PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
15:51Illinois StateGeorge Croft's pass is off the mark and out of bounds53-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Anthony Downs (PF), David Mays (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Ted Greene, Barry Simon, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF)
Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, David Spencer
 
15:44Northern Illinois UniversityA charge is called on Charles Stewart - foul #4 on Charles Stewart, team foul #353-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Terrence Crawford (SF)
Charles Stewart, Steve Kasper
 
SubsIllinois State
Richard Ridley (PF)
George Croft
 
15:32Illinois StateAlfred Brown picks off the pass by Timothy Oldenburg53-45
15:29Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses the easy layup53-45
15:28Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs tips it back up and in55-45
15:09Illinois StateRuben Ruth buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by John Olsson55-47
15:04Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the wide open 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Kevin Leavitt58-47
14:48Illinois StateHoward Begaye can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner58-47
14:46Illinois StateRichard Ridley grabs the offensive board58-47
14:26Illinois StateHoward Begaye comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away58-47
14:25Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays gets the rebound58-47
14:21Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt58-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Terrence Crawford, Anthony Downs, David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C)
John Olsson, Timothy Oldenburg, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye
 
14:13Illinois StateMark Stilson misses the 3 from the right wing58-47
14:12Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth grabs the board58-47
14:10Northern Illinois UniversityRuben Ruth steals the ball from Steve Kasper in the backcourt58-47
13:54Illinois StateMark Stilson misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing58-47
13:53Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth snags the defensive board58-47
13:47Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown connects on the open 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Steve Kasper61-47
13:33Illinois StateRuben Ruth buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Mark Stilson61-50
13:28Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Steve Kasper63-50
13:18Illinois StateMark Stilson hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Melvin Maddox63-53
13:10Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown hits a wide open jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Ted Greene65-53
12:57Illinois StateMark Stilson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing65-53
12:55Illinois StateRuben Ruth tips it in65-55
12:47Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth throws a bad pass out of bounds65-55
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Alex Watterson (SF), David Mays (C)
Ted Greene, Steve Kasper, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (SG), David Spencer (SF), George Croft (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Melvin Maddox, Mark Stilson, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson
 
12:28Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses the jumper from the left side but the foul's on Kevin Leavitt - foul #1 on Kevin Leavitt, team foul #465-55
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Anthony Downs (PF)
Barry Simon
 
SubsIllinois State 
12:28Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 1st free throw65-56
12:28Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 2nd free throw65-57
12:12Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds65-57
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, David Spencer, Richard Ridley
 
11:53Illinois StateGeorge Croft is denied on a dunk by David Mays65-57
11:52Illinois StateHoward Begaye pulls down the offensive rebound65-57
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Alfred Brown (tiring) 22 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Alex Watterson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Anthony Downs (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Mays (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 
11:38Illinois StateGeorge Croft makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by John Olsson65-59
11:32Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner65-59
11:30Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg grabs the board65-59
11:15Illinois StateGeorge Croft lays it up and in on a nice dish by John Olsson65-61
11:05Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown misses short on an open 3 pointer from the right wing65-61
11:04Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg grabs the defensive rebound65-61
10:48Illinois StateJohn Olsson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away65-61
10:47Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the tip65-61
10:46Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Anthony Downs65-61
10:42Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumpshot from just outside the lane65-61
10:40Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson misses the tip65-61
10:39Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays can't tip it in65-61
10:38Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg snags the defensive board65-61
10:18Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg travels with the ball65-61
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Greene (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Alex Watterson, Anthony Downs, David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
John Olsson, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
10:03Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Max Applegate - foul #1 on Max Applegate, team foul #465-61
10:03Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 1st free throw66-61
10:03Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 2nd free throw67-61
09:44Illinois StateMark Stilson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing67-61
09:43Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Barry Simon67-61
09:35Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown can't connect on a jumper from the right wing67-61
09:33Illinois StateRichard Ridley grabs the defensive rebound67-61
09:18Illinois StateMelvin Maddox can't connect on a 3 from the left wing67-61
09:17Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth snags the defensive board67-61
09:12Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown misses the 3pt attempt from straight away67-61
09:10Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper gets the offensive rebound67-61
09:03Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper is hacked by David Spencer - foul #2 on David Spencer, team foul #567-61
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG)
Alfred Brown
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Kevin Tyson (PF)
David Spencer, Max Applegate
 
08:54Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene makes the jumper from the right wing and he's fouled by Ruben Ruth - foul #4 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #669-61
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, Mark Stilson
 
08:54Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene makes the free throw70-61
08:44Illinois StateLarry Edwards knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Ridley70-63
08:40Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene double dribbles in the backcourt70-63
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Terrence Crawford (SF)
Steve Kasper
 
SubsIllinois State 
08:27Illinois StateLarry Edwards buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner70-66
08:13Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt is hacked by John Olsson - foul #4 on John Olsson, team foul #770-66
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (PG), George Croft (PF)
John Olsson, Richard Ridley
 
08:13Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses the 1st free throw70-66
08:13Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg pulls down the rebound70-66
07:44Illinois StateMark Stilson is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Mark Stilson, team foul #870-66
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Charles Stewart (SG)
Ted Greene
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Max Applegate (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Kevin Tyson
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Terrence Crawford (fresh)
 PF - Barry Simon (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Booth (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Max Applegate (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 
07:28Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses badly on the uncontested 3pt shot from the left wing70-66
07:27Illinois StateMelvin Maddox snags the defensive board70-66
07:19Illinois StateMelvin Maddox misses the shot from the right wing70-66
07:17Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth gets the rebound70-66
07:12Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt connects on the open 3pt jumper from straight away73-66
06:56Illinois StateMelvin Maddox misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away73-66
06:54Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon snags the defensive board73-66
06:50Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart is fouled in the backcourt by Melvin Maddox - foul #3 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #973-66
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Steve Kasper (SF), Anthony Downs (PF)
Kevin Leavitt, Terrence Crawford, Barry Simon
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (SG), David Spencer (SF), George Croft (PF), Richard Ridley (C)
Melvin Maddox, Mark Stilson, Max Applegate, Howard Begaye
 
06:50Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart makes the 1st free throw74-66
06:50Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart misses the 2nd free throw74-66
06:50Illinois StateRichard Ridley grabs the board74-66
06:41Illinois StateRuben Ruth hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by John Olsson74-69
06:37Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Stewart77-69
06:11Illinois StateDavid Spencer double dribbles77-69
SubsNorthern Illinois University
David Mays (C)
John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State 
05:54Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by David Mays80-69
05:36Illinois StateDavid Spencer comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline80-69
05:35Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper grabs the board80-69
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
05:33Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown travels in the backcourt80-69
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Alex Watterson (PF)
Alfred Brown, Anthony Downs
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C)
John Olsson, David Spencer, George Croft, Richard Ridley
 
05:20Illinois StateMax Applegate drills a fadeaway from the free throw line80-71
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
05:04Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Charles Stewart83-71
04:50Illinois StateMelvin Maddox misses long on a driving attempt from close range83-71
04:48Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Alex Watterson83-71
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
04:41Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing85-71
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
04:23Illinois StateKevin Tyson scores on a jumper from the right wing set up by Melvin Maddox85-73
04:18Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner85-73
04:16Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart hits the follow up shot87-73
04:04Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg lays it up and in87-75
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:49Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt hits a wide open 3 pointer from the left corner90-75
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:36Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg connects on the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Melvin Maddox90-78
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (tiring) 20 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (tiring) 9 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fairly fresh) 5 reb.
 PF - Alex Watterson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - David Mays (fairly fresh) 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (tiring) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (tiring) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Max Applegate (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Kevin Tyson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:26Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Charles Stewart93-78
03:06Illinois StateMelvin Maddox comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away93-78
03:05Illinois StateMax Applegate pulls down the offensive rebound93-78
02:49Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing93-78
02:48Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays snags the defensive board93-78
02:48Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)93-78
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Ted Greene (SG), Terrence Crawford (SF), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Charles Stewart, Steve Kasper, Alex Watterson, David Mays
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, Timothy Oldenburg, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson
 
02:22Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon can't connect on an uncontested floater from the baseline93-78
02:21Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon tips it in95-78
02:05Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the floater in the lane95-80
01:46Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown knocks in the floater from the free throw line set up by Barry Simon97-80
01:39Illinois StateLarry Edwards comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Alfred Brown - foul #4 on Alfred Brown, team foul #597-80
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Alex Watterson (SF), Anthony Downs (PF), David Mays (C)
Alfred Brown, Terrence Crawford, Barry Simon, John Booth
 
SubsIllinois State
Max Applegate (C)
Howard Begaye
 
01:39Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 1st free throw97-81
01:39Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 2nd free throw97-82
01:26Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Anthony Downs100-82
01:12Illinois StateMax Applegate hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner100-82
01:10Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs grabs the board100-82
01:08Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Edwards picks off the pass by Ted Greene in the backcourt100-82
00:53Illinois StateMark Stilson buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Ridley100-85
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene drills a driving attempt near the basket set up by Alex Watterson102-85
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:24Illinois StateMark Stilson knocks in the jump hook in the paint set up by Larry Edwards and he's hacked by David Mays - foul #1 on David Mays, team foul #6102-87
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF)
Larry Edwards
 
00:24Illinois StateMark Stilson makes the free throw102-88
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt runs out the clock102-88