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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Iba
Sam Houston State dn1266
Eastern Illinois trophaeum
Final -
 8/17/2026
87
  1 2 F
Sam Houston State 42 45 87
Eastern Illinois 41 37 78
78
Sam Houston State (21-4, 15-0)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cNick Tinch 24 3-6 0-0 8-8 2 8 0 0 3 3 0 14
pfJames Johnston 28 8-14 0-0 6-7 3 9 1 1 1 1 2 22
pfJohn Pouncy 21 3-7 0-2 3-4 3 8 2 4 0 0 2 9
sfRay Perkins 20 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 3 0 0 3 2
pgTodd Zordan 20 3-7 0-2 2-3 0 0 3 4 1 0 2 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgMichael Vos 17 3-6 0-0 4-5 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 10
pgJason Litwin 16 4-7 0-0 2-2 2 2 2 2 0 0 1 10
cRonald Bresnahan 16 1-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 2
pfHerbert Ross 15 3-5 0-0 1-2 0 2 2 2 0 0 1 7
pgBobby Smith 12 1-1 0-0 1-2 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 3
pfWilliam Diamond 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 3 1 0 0 1 4 0
Totals 200 30-59 0-4 27-33 13 40 15 18 8 6 16 87
Percentages   .508 .000 .818                

Eastern Illinois (21-4, 14-1)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTyrone Hughes 25 7-15 0-0 4-5 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 18
pfBilly Carter 25 5-9 0-0 3-5 3 10 1 2 0 3 2 13
sfRoy Zaibel 22 8-16 2-5 5-6 2 4 1 3 1 1 3 23
sgPaul Mink 18 2-8 1-4 2-2 2 2 0 1 0 0 5 7
pgNathaniel O'Connell 25 2-8 0-1 1-2 1 2 4 2 1 0 5 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJason Custis 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3 1 1 0 2 0
sfLorenzo Hagan 13 3-7 0-3 2-2 2 5 0 4 1 0 4 8
cKyle Key 13 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 6 0 1 0 0 2 2
pgBrian Weddington 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 0
cJeremy Badillo 13 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 2
sgCharlie Christie 13 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0
pgAlva Zoldak 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 29-67 3-15 17-22 14 33 14 17 5 5 28 78
Percentages   .433 .200 .773                

SHSU
42
15-30
0-1
12-17
7
19
8
9
5
3
11
22
4
6
2
24
45
15-29
0-3
15-16
6
21
7
9
3
3
5
22
6
8
2
8
87
30-59
0-4
27-33
13
40
15
18
8
6
16
44
10
14
4
32
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
EIU
41
16-33
0-4
9-13
7
17
8
8
2
3
14
22
12
6
4
6
37
13-34
3-11
8-9
7
16
6
9
3
2
14
16
12
9
0
6
78
29-67
3-15
17-22
14
33
14
17
5
5
28
38
24
15
4
12
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf James Johnston Sam Houston State
22 Points, 9 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Todd Zordan (fresh)
 SG - Ray Perkins (fresh)
 SF - John Pouncy (fresh)
 PF - James Johnston (fresh)
 C - Nick Tinch (fresh)
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh)
 SG - Paul Mink (fresh)
 SF - Roy Zaibel (fresh)
 PF - Billy Carter (fresh)
 C - Tyrone Hughes (fresh)
 
20:00Sam Houston StateNick Tinch wins the tip0-0
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (0) 
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:43Sam Houston StateBilly Carter denies the turnaround by Nick Tinch0-0
19:42Sam Houston StateThe offensive rebound goes to John Pouncy0-0
19:21Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line0-0
19:19Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Billy Carter0-0
19:10Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter's pass is intercepted by Nick Tinch0-0
19:03Sam Houston StateRay Perkins is fouled in the backcourt by Paul Mink - foul #1 on Paul Mink, team foul #10-0
18:54Sam Houston StateNick Tinch misses the floater from close range0-0
18:52Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel grabs the board0-0
18:42Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane but he's fouled by Ray Perkins - foul #1 on Ray Perkins, team foul #10-0
18:42Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink makes the 1st free throw0-1
18:42Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink makes the 2nd free throw0-2
18:37Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt0-2
18:30Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes lays it in on a nice dish by Nathaniel O'Connell and he's fouled by Todd Zordan - foul #1 on Todd Zordan, team foul #20-4
18:30Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the free throw0-5
18:06Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy scores on a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Todd Zordan2-5
17:52Eastern IllinoisNick Tinch blocks the jumper by Tyrone Hughes2-5
17:51Sam Houston StateNick Tinch grabs the board2-5
17:41Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line2-5
17:39Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy snags the offensive board2-5
17:20Sam Houston StateRoy Zaibel is called for the reach on John Pouncy - foul #1 on Roy Zaibel, team foul #22-5
SubsSam Houston State
Michael Vos (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Ray Perkins, John Pouncy, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Jason Custis (SG), Lorenzo Hagan (SF), Kyle Key (PF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Paul Mink, Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter, Tyrone Hughes
 
17:05Sam Houston StateMichael Vos hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint2-5
17:03Eastern IllinoisKyle Key grabs the board2-5
16:50Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell is fouled on the floor by Todd Zordan - foul #2 on Todd Zordan, team foul #32-5
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), William Diamond (PF)
Todd Zordan, James Johnston
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG)
Nathaniel O'Connell
 
16:40Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan hits a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Brian Weddington2-7
16:20Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross makes the runner in the paint set up by Jason Litwin4-7
16:06Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan misses the shot from the free throw line4-7
16:05Sam Houston StateWilliam Diamond snags the defensive board4-7
15:47Sam Houston StateJason Litwin makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from William Diamond6-7
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Jason Litwin (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Vos (fresh)
 SF - Herbert Ross (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - William Diamond (fresh)
 C - Ronald Bresnahan (fresh)
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Brian Weddington (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Jason Custis (fresh)
 SF - Lorenzo Hagan (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kyle Key (fairly fresh)
 C - Jeremy Badillo (fresh)
 
15:32Eastern IllinoisJeremy Badillo makes the jumpshot from the right side6-9
15:26Sam Houston StateJason Custis is called for the reach on Jason Litwin in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jason Custis, team foul #36-9
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG), John Pouncy (SF), James Johnston (PF), Nick Tinch (C)
Michael Vos, Herbert Ross, William Diamond, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Paul Mink (SG), Roy Zaibel (SF), Billy Carter (PF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Brian Weddington, Jason Custis, Lorenzo Hagan, Kyle Key, Jeremy Badillo
 
15:18Sam Houston StateJames Johnston misses the floater from close range but he's hacked by Billy Carter - foul #1 on Billy Carter, team foul #46-9
15:18Sam Houston StateJames Johnston makes the 1st free throw7-9
15:18Sam Houston StateJames Johnston makes the 2nd free throw8-9
15:01Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner8-9
15:00Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell gets the offensive rebound8-9
14:52Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink misses the easy layup8-9
14:51Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses the tip8-9
14:49Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy grabs the defensive rebound8-9
14:45Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the right side8-9
14:43Sam Houston StateNick Tinch grabs the offensive board8-9
14:32Sam Houston StateRay Perkins banks in the layup10-9
14:14Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses the jumpshot from the right wing10-9
14:12Sam Houston StateNick Tinch gets the rebound10-9
14:10Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy loses the dribble to Roy Zaibel in the backcourt10-9
14:08Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel throws it down10-11
13:49Sam Houston StateJason Litwin is open but misses the lay-in10-11
13:48Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits the follow up shot12-11
13:34Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter misses short on a jumper from close range but the foul's on James Johnston - foul #1 on James Johnston, team foul #412-11
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (PG), Michael Vos (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), William Diamond (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Jason Litwin, Ray Perkins, John Pouncy, James Johnston, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Jason Custis (SG), Lorenzo Hagan (SF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Paul Mink, Roy Zaibel, Tyrone Hughes
 
13:34Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter misses the 1st free throw12-11
13:34Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter misses the 2nd free throw12-11
13:34Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan snags the defensive board12-11
13:27Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross makes the jumper from the baseline14-11
13:18Eastern IllinoisThe pull-up jumper by Nathaniel O'Connell is blocked by William Diamond14-11
13:17Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan grabs the board14-11
13:03Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross misses the turnaround from the left block but he's hacked by Lorenzo Hagan - foul #1 on Lorenzo Hagan, team foul #514-11
SubsSam Houston State 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Kyle Key (PF)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Billy Carter
 
13:03Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross misses the 1st free throw14-11
13:03Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross makes the 2nd free throw15-11
12:48Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner15-11
12:47Eastern IllinoisKyle Key snags the offensive board15-11
12:33Eastern IllinoisMichael Vos steps in front of the Jason Custis pass15-11
12:29Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt15-11
SubsSam Houston State
James Johnston (PF), Nick Tinch (C)
William Diamond, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Roy Zaibel (SF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Lorenzo Hagan, Jeremy Badillo
 
12:12Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line15-11
12:10Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel tips it home15-13
12:06Sam Houston StateMichael Vos connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Herbert Ross17-13
11:53Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes is hacked by Bobby Smith - foul #1 on Bobby Smith, team foul #517-13
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Ray Perkins (SG), John Pouncy (SF)
Bobby Smith, Michael Vos, Herbert Ross
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Paul Mink (SG), Billy Carter (PF)
Brian Weddington, Jason Custis, Kyle Key
 
11:39Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel banks in the wide open layup on a nice dish by Nathaniel O'Connell17-15
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Jason Litwin (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Johnston (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Paul Mink (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Roy Zaibel (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Billy Carter (fairly fresh)
 C - Tyrone Hughes (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
11:28Sam Houston StateJason Litwin is fouled on the floor by Roy Zaibel - foul #2 on Roy Zaibel, team foul #617-15
SubsSam Houston State 
SubsEastern Illinois
Charlie Christie (SF), Lorenzo Hagan (PF)
Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter
 
11:23Sam Houston StateJason Litwin scores on a shot from just outside the lane19-15
11:07Eastern IllinoisCharlie Christie misses short on an open 3 pointer from straight away19-15
11:06Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan grabs the offensive rebound19-15
10:59Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell splits the doubleteam but misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing19-15
10:57Sam Houston StateJames Johnston pulls down the rebound19-15
10:43Sam Houston StateJames Johnston lays it up and in21-15
10:28Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink misses long on a shot near the basket21-15
10:26Sam Houston StateRay Perkins grabs the defensive rebound21-15
10:12Sam Houston StateLorenzo Hagan is called for the reach on Nick Tinch - foul #2 on Lorenzo Hagan, team foul #721-15
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (PG), Michael Vos (SG), William Diamond (PF)
Jason Litwin, Ray Perkins, James Johnston
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Jason Custis (SG), Billy Carter (PF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Paul Mink, Lorenzo Hagan, Tyrone Hughes
 
10:12Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 1st free throw22-15
10:12Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 2nd free throw23-15
09:55Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter lays it in set up by Brian Weddington and he's fouled by William Diamond - foul #1 on William Diamond, team foul #623-17
SubsSam Houston State
Herbert Ross (SF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
John Pouncy, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
09:55Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter makes the free throw23-18
09:44Sam Houston StateMichael Vos banks in the layup set up by Herbert Ross25-18
09:34Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter blows the layup25-18
09:33Eastern IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Jeremy Badillo25-18
09:28Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter hits a turnaround near the basket set up by Jason Custis25-20
09:15Sam Houston StateMichael Vos makes the jumpshot from the left side and the foul's on Jeremy Badillo - foul #1 on Jeremy Badillo, team foul #827-20
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG)
Bobby Smith
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Kyle Key (SF)
Brian Weddington, Charlie Christie
 
09:15Sam Houston StateMichael Vos makes the free throw28-20
09:01Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell evades the doubleteam but misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by William Diamond - foul #2 on William Diamond, team foul #728-20
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (SG), John Pouncy (SF), James Johnston (PF)
Michael Vos, Herbert Ross, William Diamond
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
09:01Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell misses the 1st free throw28-20
09:01Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell makes the 2nd free throw28-21
08:50Sam Houston StateJames Johnston clanks a shot from the right wing28-21
08:49Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter gets the rebound28-21
08:32Eastern IllinoisJames Johnston takes the ball from Nathaniel O'Connell28-21
08:30Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Pouncy, team foul #828-21
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG)
Bobby Smith
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Paul Mink (SG), Charlie Christie (SF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Jason Custis, Kyle Key, Jeremy Badillo
 
08:15Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell hits a jumper from the free throw line28-23
08:11Sam Houston StatePaul Mink is called for the reach on John Pouncy in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Mink, team foul #928-23
SubsSam Houston State
Nick Tinch (C)
Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Jason Custis (SG)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Paul Mink
 
08:11Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy makes the 1st free throw29-23
08:11Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy misses the 2nd free throw29-23
08:11Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter snags the defensive board29-23
07:57Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter knocks in the jumper from the left block on a great pass from Jason Custis29-25
07:55Sam Houston StateJason Custis steps in front of the Jason Litwin pass in the backcourt29-25
07:50Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left block29-25
07:49Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy pulls down the rebound29-25
07:26Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from the right corner29-25
07:25Sam Houston StateJason Litwin tips it home31-25
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Jason Litwin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - John Pouncy (tiring) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - James Johnston (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Nick Tinch (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Brian Weddington (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Jason Custis (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Charlie Christie (fairly fresh)
 PF - Billy Carter (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Tyrone Hughes (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
07:09Eastern IllinoisNick Tinch takes the ball from Tyrone Hughes31-25
07:05Sam Houston StateJason Litwin is hacked by Brian Weddington in the backcourt - foul #1 on Brian Weddington, team foul #1031-25
SubsSam Houston State
Michael Vos (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Ray Perkins, John Pouncy, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Kyle Key (PF)
Brian Weddington, Billy Carter
 
07:05Sam Houston StateJason Litwin makes the 1st free throw32-25
07:05Sam Houston StateJason Litwin makes the 2nd free throw33-25
06:50Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes drills a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Jason Custis33-27
06:45Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt33-27
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (PG)
Jason Litwin
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
06:31Eastern IllinoisCharlie Christie travels with the ball33-27
SubsSam Houston State 
SubsEastern Illinois
Jeremy Badillo (C)
Tyrone Hughes
 
06:06Sam Houston StateMichael Vos misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Charlie Christie - foul #1 on Charlie Christie, team foul #1133-27
SubsSam Houston State
Nick Tinch (C)
Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Billy Carter (PF)
Charlie Christie
 
06:06Sam Houston StateMichael Vos makes the 1st free throw34-27
06:06Sam Houston StateMichael Vos misses the 2nd free throw34-27
06:06Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter snags the defensive board34-27
05:54Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter buries a turnaround from the right block34-29
05:36Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits a shot from the right block on a great pass from Bobby Smith36-29
05:21Eastern IllinoisKyle Key is called for a charge - foul #1 on Kyle Key, team foul #1236-29
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG), John Pouncy (SF)
Michael Vos, Herbert Ross
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Jeremy Badillo
 
05:19Sam Houston StateBrian Weddington is called for the reach on Bobby Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brian Weddington, team foul #1336-29
SubsSam Houston State 
SubsEastern Illinois
Alva Zoldak (PG)
Brian Weddington
 
05:19Sam Houston StateBobby Smith misses the 1st free throw36-29
05:19Sam Houston StateBobby Smith makes the 2nd free throw37-29
05:06Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes's floater is tipped away by Nick Tinch37-29
05:05Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy gets the rebound37-29
05:03Sam Houston StateBobby Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt37-29
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Bobby Smith, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Charlie Christie (SF)
Kyle Key
 
04:44Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes buries a shot from the left wing37-31
04:25Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy misses the lay-in37-31
04:24Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan grabs the offensive rebound37-31
04:12Sam Houston StateRay Perkins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds37-31
SubsSam Houston State
Herbert Ross (SF), Nick Tinch (C)
John Pouncy, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Kyle Key (PF)
Alva Zoldak, Billy Carter
 
04:05Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Ray Perkins - foul #2 on Ray Perkins, team foul #937-31
SubsSam Houston State
Michael Vos (SG)
Ray Perkins
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
04:05Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the 1st free throw37-32
04:05Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses the 2nd free throw37-32
04:05Sam Houston StateNick Tinch grabs the board37-32
03:42Sam Houston StateJames Johnston clanks a jump hook from the left block37-32
03:41Sam Houston StateNick Tinch can't tip it in37-32
03:40Eastern IllinoisKyle Key pulls down the rebound37-32
03:33Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes can't finish the layup37-32
03:31Eastern IllinoisKyle Key tips it home37-34
03:14Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Kyle Key - foul #2 on Kyle Key, team foul #1437-34
SubsSam Houston State
Todd Zordan (PG), Bobby Smith (SG), John Pouncy (SF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Jason Litwin, Michael Vos, Herbert Ross, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Paul Mink (SG), Roy Zaibel (SF), Lorenzo Hagan (PF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Jason Custis, Charlie Christie, Kyle Key, Tyrone Hughes
 
03:14Sam Houston StateJames Johnston misses the 1st free throw37-34
03:14Sam Houston StateJames Johnston makes the 2nd free throw38-34
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Bobby Smith (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Pouncy (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Johnston (tiring) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ronald Bresnahan (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Paul Mink (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Roy Zaibel (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Lorenzo Hagan (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Jeremy Badillo (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:02Eastern IllinoisRonald Bresnahan steals the ball from Lorenzo Hagan38-34
02:56Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan is whistled for a carry in the backcourt38-34
SubsSam Houston State
William Diamond (PF)
James Johnston
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG)
Nathaniel O'Connell
 
02:43Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner38-34
02:42Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy grabs the defensive rebound38-34
02:18Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan hits a wide open floater in the paint set up by Bobby Smith40-34
02:03Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan is called for 3 seconds in the lane40-34
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SF), Nick Tinch (C)
John Pouncy, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Billy Carter (PF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Brian Weddington, Lorenzo Hagan, Jeremy Badillo
 
01:39Sam Houston StateThe short jumper by William Diamond is denied by Billy Carter40-34
01:38Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter snags the defensive board40-34
01:17Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes buries a shot from close range and he's fouled by William Diamond - foul #3 on William Diamond, team foul #1040-36
SubsSam Houston State
Michael Vos (SF), James Johnston (PF)
Bobby Smith, William Diamond
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
01:17Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the free throw40-37
00:59Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan clanks a floater from the right side40-37
00:58Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel grabs the board40-37
00:54Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell makes the shot from the right side on a nice dish by Roy Zaibel40-39
00:32Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan scores on a shot near the basket on a great pass from Ray Perkins42-39
00:12Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Ray Perkins - foul #3 on Ray Perkins, team foul #1142-39
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Herbert Ross (SF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Todd Zordan, Ray Perkins, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Lorenzo Hagan (PF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Billy Carter, Tyrone Hughes
 
00:12Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel makes the 1st free throw42-40
00:12Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel makes the 2nd free throw42-41
00:02Sam Houston StateJeremy Badillo swats the short shot by Michael Vos42-41
00:00Eastern IllinoisJeremy Badillo gets the rebound42-41
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Vos (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - James Johnston (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Paul Mink (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Roy Zaibel (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Billy Carter (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Tyrone Hughes (fresh) 11 pts.
 
20:00Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel inbounds the ball42-41
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (0) 
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:45Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing42-44
19:20Sam Houston StateNick Tinch connects on the open shot in the lane44-44
19:18Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt44-44
19:00Sam Houston StateJames Johnston is denied on a layup by Billy Carter44-44
18:59Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell pulls down the rebound44-44
18:52Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel comes up short on the runner from the baseline44-44
18:51Sam Houston StateJames Johnston pulls down the rebound44-44
18:27Sam Houston StateMichael Vos misses long on a jumper from the left side44-44
18:26Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy tips it home46-44
18:01Eastern IllinoisTodd Zordan takes the ball from Billy Carter46-44
17:45Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy travels with the ball46-44
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Bobby Smith (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Todd Zordan, Michael Vos, John Pouncy, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Jason Custis (SG), Lorenzo Hagan (SF), Kyle Key (PF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Paul Mink, Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter, Tyrone Hughes
 
17:29Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Herbert Ross - foul #1 on Herbert Ross, team foul #146-44
17:29Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan makes the 1st free throw46-45
17:29Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan makes the 2nd free throw46-46
17:16Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan misses the wide open driving attempt from the right block46-46
17:15Eastern IllinoisKyle Key gets the rebound46-46
16:57Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner46-46
16:56Sam Houston StateThe rebound goes to James Johnston46-46
16:50Sam Houston StateJason Litwin is fouled on the floor by Brian Weddington - foul #3 on Brian Weddington, team foul #146-46
SubsSam Houston State
Todd Zordan (PG)
Jason Litwin
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Charlie Christie (SF)
Brian Weddington
 
16:35Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross misses the runner from close range46-46
16:33Sam Houston StateJames Johnston can't tip it in46-46
16:31Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan can't tip it in46-46
16:29Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan grabs the board46-46
16:10Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan jams it46-48
15:52Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan travels with the ball46-48
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG), John Pouncy (SF), William Diamond (PF), Nick Tinch (C)
Bobby Smith, Herbert Ross, James Johnston, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Paul Mink (SG), Billy Carter (PF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Jason Custis, Lorenzo Hagan, Kyle Key, Jeremy Badillo
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - William Diamond (fresh) 3 pf.
 C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Paul Mink (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Charlie Christie (fresh)
 PF - Billy Carter (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Tyrone Hughes (fresh) 11 pts.
 
15:38Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Paul Mink, team foul #246-48
SubsSam Houston State 
SubsEastern Illinois
Roy Zaibel (SF)
Charlie Christie
 
15:28Sam Houston StateRay Perkins hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline46-48
15:26Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter grabs the defensive rebound46-48
15:09Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes is denied on a layup by Nick Tinch46-48
15:08Sam Houston StateWilliam Diamond gets the rebound46-48
15:04Sam Houston StatePaul Mink is called for the reach on Ray Perkins in the backcourt - foul #4 on Paul Mink, team foul #346-48
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Michael Vos (SF)
Todd Zordan, John Pouncy
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Jason Custis (SG)
Paul Mink
 
14:47Sam Houston StateNick Tinch jams the wide open dunk48-48
14:30Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Jason Litwin - foul #1 on Jason Litwin, team foul #248-48
SubsSam Houston State
James Johnston (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
William Diamond, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
14:30Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel makes the 1st free throw48-49
14:30Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel makes the 2nd free throw48-50
14:13Sam Houston StateJames Johnston misses the jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Roy Zaibel - foul #3 on Roy Zaibel, team foul #448-50
SubsSam Houston State
Todd Zordan (PG), John Pouncy (SF)
Jason Litwin, Ray Perkins
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Charlie Christie (SG)
Jason Custis
 
14:13Sam Houston StateJames Johnston makes the 1st free throw49-50
14:13Sam Houston StateJames Johnston makes the 2nd free throw50-50
14:03Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing50-50
14:02Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes tips it but misses50-50
14:01Sam Houston StateJames Johnston grabs the defensive rebound50-50
13:58Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan is hacked by Nathaniel O'Connell in the backcourt - foul #1 on Nathaniel O'Connell, team foul #550-50
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (SG)
Michael Vos
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG)
Nathaniel O'Connell
 
13:44Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from James Johnston and he's fouled by Billy Carter - foul #2 on Billy Carter, team foul #652-50
SubsSam Houston State
Herbert Ross (SF)
John Pouncy
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Lorenzo Hagan (SG)
Roy Zaibel
 
13:44Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan misses the free throw52-50
13:44Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Tyrone Hughes52-50
13:23Eastern IllinoisCharlie Christie can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner52-50
13:22Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter gets the offensive rebound52-50
13:12Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes's layup is rejected by Ronald Bresnahan52-50
13:11Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross grabs the defensive rebound52-50
12:59Sam Houston StateTyrone Hughes steps in front of the Todd Zordan pass52-50
12:38Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter clanks a jump hook from close range52-50
12:37Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross pulls down the rebound52-50
12:31Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan misses short on an open 3pt attempt from the right corner52-50
12:30Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan pulls down the rebound52-50
12:27Eastern IllinoisBobby Smith steals the ball from Brian Weddington in the backcourt52-50
12:26Sam Houston StateBobby Smith lays it in54-50
12:07Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter can't finish the layup but he's hacked by James Johnston - foul #2 on James Johnston, team foul #354-50
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Ray Perkins (SG), Michael Vos (SF), William Diamond (PF), Nick Tinch (C)
Todd Zordan, Bobby Smith, Herbert Ross, James Johnston, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Jason Custis (SG), Roy Zaibel (SF), Kyle Key (C)
Brian Weddington, Lorenzo Hagan, Charlie Christie, Tyrone Hughes
 
12:07Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter makes the 1st free throw54-51
12:07Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter makes the 2nd free throw54-52
11:48Sam Houston StateJason Litwin misses short on an open jumpshot from the free throw line54-52
11:47Sam Houston StateWilliam Diamond grabs the offensive rebound54-52
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Jason Litwin (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Michael Vos (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - William Diamond (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Jason Custis (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Roy Zaibel (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Billy Carter (tiring) 11 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Kyle Key (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:38Sam Houston StateNick Tinch connects on the runner from close range56-52
11:17Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel's pass is intercepted by Nick Tinch56-52
10:57Sam Houston StateJason Litwin blows the wide open layup56-52
10:56Eastern IllinoisKyle Key snags the defensive board56-52
10:37Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel buries a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Nathaniel O'Connell56-54
10:24Sam Houston StateNathaniel O'Connell steals the ball from Jason Litwin56-54
10:09Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side56-54
10:08Sam Houston StateRay Perkins grabs the board56-54
09:58Sam Houston StateRay Perkins loses the ball out of bounds56-54
SubsSam Houston State
Todd Zordan (PG), Bobby Smith (SG), John Pouncy (SF), James Johnston (PF)
Jason Litwin, Ray Perkins, Michael Vos, William Diamond
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Billy Carter
 
09:43Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line56-54
09:42Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy gets the rebound56-54
09:24Sam Houston StateJames Johnston's pass is off the mark and out of bounds56-54
SubsSam Houston State
Herbert Ross (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
James Johnston, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Lorenzo Hagan (SF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Roy Zaibel, Kyle Key
 
09:13Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the jump hook from the baseline56-56
08:47Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross can't connect on an uncontested jumper in the paint56-56
08:45Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan pulls down the rebound56-56
08:38Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses the lay-in56-56
08:37Eastern IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Lorenzo Hagan56-56
08:23Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Brian Weddington56-58
08:19Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy is fouled in the backcourt by Lorenzo Hagan - foul #3 on Lorenzo Hagan, team foul #756-58
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (SG), James Johnston (PF), Nick Tinch (C)
Bobby Smith, Herbert Ross, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Charlie Christie (SG), Roy Zaibel (SF)
Brian Weddington, Jason Custis, Jeremy Badillo
 
08:19Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy makes the 1st free throw57-58
08:19Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy makes the 2nd free throw58-58
08:06Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-58
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG)
Jason Litwin
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
08:04Sam Houston StateLorenzo Hagan steals it from John Pouncy in the backcourt58-58
07:53Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Charlie Christie58-61
07:33Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits a shot from the left block on a great pass from Ray Perkins60-61
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Todd Zordan (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 SF - John Pouncy (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb.
 PF - James Johnston (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Nick Tinch (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 stl.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Charlie Christie (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Roy Zaibel (tiring) 15 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Lorenzo Hagan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Tyrone Hughes (tiring) 13 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:21Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane60-61
07:20Sam Houston StateNick Tinch pulls down the rebound60-61
07:09Sam Houston StateRay Perkins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds60-61
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Michael Vos (SG), William Diamond (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Todd Zordan, Ray Perkins, James Johnston, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Paul Mink (SG), Kyle Key (PF)
Charlie Christie, Lorenzo Hagan
 
06:52Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses the runner from the right block60-61
06:50Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink snags the offensive board60-61
06:38Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel hits a floater in the paint set up by Nathaniel O'Connell60-63
06:20Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Jason Litwin62-63
06:02Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel clanks a jumper in the lane but the foul's on John Pouncy - foul #2 on John Pouncy, team foul #462-63
SubsSam Houston State
Todd Zordan (PG), Ray Perkins (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), James Johnston (PF), Nick Tinch (C)
Jason Litwin, Michael Vos, John Pouncy, William Diamond, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Brian Weddington (PG), Billy Carter (PF), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Kyle Key, Tyrone Hughes
 
06:02Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel makes the 1st free throw62-64
06:02Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses the 2nd free throw62-64
06:02Sam Houston StateJames Johnston snags the defensive board62-64
05:35Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan comes up short on the 3 from the left wing62-64
05:34Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits the follow up shot64-64
05:25Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side64-66
05:07Sam Houston StateJames Johnston connects on the open floater from just outside the lane66-66
04:54Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter makes the jump hook from the left block66-68
04:33Sam Houston StateJames Johnston's fadeaway is rejected by Roy Zaibel66-68
04:31Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter grabs the board66-68
04:12Eastern IllinoisJames Johnston denies the turnaround by Paul Mink66-68
04:10Sam Houston StateJames Johnston grabs the defensive rebound66-68
03:53Sam Houston StateHerbert Ross is by himself and knocks in the shot from close range set up by Todd Zordan68-68
03:34Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel travels with the ball68-68
SubsSam Houston State
Jason Litwin (PG), Michael Vos (SG), John Pouncy (SF), William Diamond (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C)
Todd Zordan, Ray Perkins, Herbert Ross, James Johnston, Nick Tinch
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Jason Custis (SG), Charlie Christie (SF), Lorenzo Hagan (PF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Brian Weddington, Paul Mink, Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter, Jeremy Badillo
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Jason Litwin (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Vos (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - John Pouncy (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb.
 PF - William Diamond (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Ronald Bresnahan (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Jason Custis (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Charlie Christie (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Lorenzo Hagan (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Tyrone Hughes (tiring) 13 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:16Sam Houston StateJohn Pouncy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner68-68
03:14Sam Houston StateJason Litwin tips it home70-68
03:07Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the fadeaway near the basket70-70
03:02Sam Houston StateRonald Bresnahan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt70-70
02:43Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes drills a floater near the basket on a nice dish by Charlie Christie and he's hacked by William Diamond - foul #4 on William Diamond, team foul #570-72
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (SG)
John Pouncy
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Kyle Key (PF)
Lorenzo Hagan
 
02:43Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the free throw70-73
02:38Sam Houston StateSam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-73
SubsSam Houston State
Todd Zordan (PG), John Pouncy (SF), James Johnston (PF)
Jason Litwin, Bobby Smith, William Diamond
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Lorenzo Hagan (PF)
Tyrone Hughes
 
02:22Sam Houston StateJames Johnston hits a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Todd Zordan and he's hacked by Jason Custis - foul #2 on Jason Custis, team foul #872-73
02:22Sam Houston StateJames Johnston makes the free throw73-73
02:08Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side73-73
02:06Sam Houston StateMichael Vos pulls down the rebound73-73
02:06Sam Houston StateSam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)73-73
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), Nick Tinch (C)
Michael Vos, John Pouncy, Ronald Bresnahan
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Paul Mink (SG), Jeremy Badillo (C)
Jason Custis, Kyle Key
 
02:00Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan is hacked by Nathaniel O'Connell in the backcourt - foul #2 on Nathaniel O'Connell, team foul #973-73
SubsSam Houston State
John Pouncy (SF)
Herbert Ross
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Roy Zaibel (SF), Billy Carter (PF), Tyrone Hughes (C)
Charlie Christie, Lorenzo Hagan, Jeremy Badillo
 
02:00Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan makes the 1st free throw74-73
02:00Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan makes the 2nd free throw75-73
01:53Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away75-73
01:51Sam Houston StateNick Tinch grabs the board75-73
01:32Sam Houston StateJames Johnston buries a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from John Pouncy77-73
01:14Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane77-73
01:12Sam Houston StateNick Tinch pulls down the rebound77-73
00:56Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by John Pouncy79-73
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (0) 
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:52Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink misses long on a 3 from the right corner79-73
00:50Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink grabs the offensive board79-73
00:48Eastern IllinoisPaul Mink is alone and drills a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Billy Carter79-75
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:45Sam Houston StateNick Tinch is hacked by Paul Mink in the backcourt - foul #5 on Paul Mink, team foul #1079-75
SubsSam Houston State 
SubsEastern Illinois
Jason Custis (SG)
Paul Mink
 
00:45Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 1st free throw80-75
00:45Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 2nd free throw81-75
00:40Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel double dribbles81-75
SubsSam Houston State
Michael Vos (SG)
Ray Perkins
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
00:38Sam Houston StateNick Tinch is fouled in the backcourt by Nathaniel O'Connell - foul #3 on Nathaniel O'Connell, team foul #1181-75
00:38Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 1st free throw82-75
00:38Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 2nd free throw83-75
00:32Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner83-75
00:31Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter pulls down the offensive rebound83-75
00:28Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner83-78
00:25Sam Houston StateNathaniel O'Connell is called for the reach on Nick Tinch in the backcourt - foul #4 on Nathaniel O'Connell, team foul #1283-78
SubsSam Houston State
Bobby Smith (SG)
John Pouncy
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
00:25Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 1st free throw84-78
00:25Sam Houston StateNick Tinch makes the 2nd free throw85-78
00:18Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing85-78
00:17Sam Houston StateMichael Vos pulls down the rebound85-78
00:15Sam Houston StateMichael Vos is fouled in the backcourt by Nathaniel O'Connell - foul #5 on Nathaniel O'Connell, team foul #1385-78
SubsSam Houston State
John Pouncy (SF)
Bobby Smith
 
SubsEastern Illinois
Lorenzo Hagan (SG)
Nathaniel O'Connell
 
00:15Sam Houston StateMichael Vos makes the 1st free throw86-78
00:15Sam Houston StateMichael Vos makes the 2nd free throw87-78
00:12Eastern IllinoisEastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)87-78
SubsSam Houston State
Ray Perkins (SG)
Michael Vos
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
00:08Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing87-78
00:07Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter grabs the offensive board87-78
00:03Eastern IllinoisLorenzo Hagan is called for a moving pick - foul #4 on Lorenzo Hagan, team foul #1487-78
SubsSam Houston State
Michael Vos (SG)
Ray Perkins
 
SubsEastern Illinois 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) 
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:00Sam Houston StateTodd Zordan runs out the clock87-78