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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
8/21/2026
67
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 32 35 67
Illinois State 51 27 78
78
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Flint 21 3-7 0-0 1-1 2 5 0 2 0 1 4 7
pfTimothy Erwin 19 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 0 0 2 4
sfWilliam Simmons 23 3-5 0-0 4-6 1 6 3 1 0 0 3 10
sgChad Lawson 21 2-6 2-4 2-2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 8
pgVictor Stryker 25 3-8 0-2 2-5 0 0 5 1 3 0 4 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgNathaniel Hodges 18 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 2 0 0 1 2
sfVincent Denenberg 17 3-9 2-5 2-2 2 3 3 2 0 0 1 10
cMichael Loughran 17 1-4 0-2 0-0 2 3 0 2 1 0 1 2
cPaul Mathews 14 1-3 0-0 1-1 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 3
pgGlenn Getz 14 2-5 2-3 0-0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 6
pfHoward White 9 2-3 1-2 0-1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 5
pgDoug Padgett 2 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 24-56 7-18 12-18 13 29 18 13 6 2 19 67
Percentages   .429 .389 .667                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cHoward Begaye 18 3-6 0-0 3-3 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 9
pfGeorge Croft 15 1-3 1-2 1-2 1 3 0 1 0 1 3 4
sfTimothy Oldenburg 17 0-3 0-2 0-0 1 3 2 0 0 0 1 0
sgLarry Edwards 18 5-8 2-3 2-3 0 0 4 1 1 0 2 14
pgRuben Ruth 22 6-9 2-5 4-4 1 4 3 3 2 0 3 18
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJohn Olsson 20 2-4 2-4 2-2 0 0 4 0 1 0 3 8
cRichard Ridley 20 5-6 2-3 1-1 3 5 0 2 0 2 0 13
cMax Applegate 18 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 0
sgMark Stilson 16 1-4 1-3 2-2 0 2 1 2 0 0 4 5
sfDavid Spencer 14 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 4
pgMelvin Maddox 12 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2
pfKevin Tyson 10 0-4 0-0 1-2 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 1
Totals 200 26-51 10-22 16-19 10 31 16 14 6 4 20 78
Percentages   .510 .455 .842                

WKU
32
10-27
2-9
10-16
7
15
5
7
3
1
5
12
0
6
2
9
35
14-29
5-9
2-2
6
14
13
6
3
1
14
14
7
8
3
21
67
24-56
7-18
12-18
13
29
18
13
6
2
19
26
7
14
5
30
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
51
20-34
8-15
3-3
6
18
10
5
4
2
15
18
10
9
4
17
27
6-17
2-7
13-16
4
13
6
9
2
2
5
6
14
2
2
16
78
26-51
10-22
16-19
10
31
16
14
6
4
20
24
24
11
6
33
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Ruben Ruth Illinois State
18 Points, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh)
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh)
 SF - William Simmons (fresh)
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 C - John Flint (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 PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:35Illinois StateVictor Stryker steps in front of the Ruben Ruth pass0-0
19:33Western KentuckyChad Lawson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt0-0
19:23Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the fadeaway from the left block0-0
19:21Western KentuckyJohn Flint grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:12Western KentuckyTimothy Oldenburg is called for the reach on William Simmons - foul #1 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #10-0
18:54Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin misses the lay-in0-0
18:52Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin grabs the offensive rebound0-0
18:27Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range0-0
18:25Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons gets the offensive rebound0-0
18:10Western KentuckyGeorge Croft is called for the reach on John Flint - foul #1 on George Croft, team foul #20-0
17:55Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #30-0
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
17:55Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses the 1st free throw0-0
17:55Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses the 2nd free throw0-0
17:55Illinois StateMax Applegate gets the rebound0-0
17:32Illinois StateRuben Ruth is fouled on the floor by John Flint - foul #1 on John Flint, team foul #10-0
17:11Illinois StateRuben Ruth drills a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Max Applegate0-2
17:08Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Simmons, team foul #20-2
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF)
Ruben Ruth
 
16:52Illinois StateJohn Olsson drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing0-5
16:36Western KentuckyChad Lawson connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Victor Stryker3-5
16:13Illinois StateRichard Ridley connects on the 3 pointer from straight away3-8
15:48Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin drills a jumper from the left side set up by William Simmons5-8
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Chad Lawson (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh)
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Flint (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Mark Stilson (fresh)
 SF - David Spencer (fresh)
 PF - Richard Ridley (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Max Applegate (fresh)
 
15:33Illinois StateDavid Spencer drills a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by John Olsson5-10
15:22Western KentuckyJohn Flint can't connect on a turnaround from the left block5-10
15:21Western KentuckyJohn Flint tips it in7-10
15:03Illinois StateJohn Olsson clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner7-10
15:02Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons grabs the board7-10
14:58Western KentuckyChad Lawson is hacked by Mark Stilson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Stilson, team foul #47-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Vincent Denenberg (SF), Michael Loughran (PF), Paul Mathews (C)
Victor Stryker, Chad Lawson, William Simmons, Timothy Erwin, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
14:44Western KentuckyLarry Edwards takes the ball from Nathaniel Hodges7-10
14:19Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane7-10
14:18Western KentuckyPaul Mathews grabs the defensive rebound7-10
14:12Western KentuckyPaul Mathews's floater is tipped away by George Croft7-10
14:10Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Howard Begaye7-10
13:44Illinois StateLarry Edwards drills a runner from close range on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth7-12
13:17Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses badly on a 3 from the left wing7-12
13:15Illinois StateGeorge Croft snags the defensive board7-12
12:53Illinois StateHoward Begaye can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Michael Loughran - foul #1 on Michael Loughran, team foul #37-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Chad Lawson (SG), William Simmons (SF), Howard White (PF), John Flint (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Vincent Denenberg, Michael Loughran, Paul Mathews
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF)
Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft
 
12:53Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 1st free throw7-13
12:53Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 2nd free throw7-14
12:32Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the easy layup7-14
12:31Illinois StateRuben Ruth snags the defensive board7-14
12:09Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Mark Stilson7-16
11:46Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons scores on a jump hook in the lane set up by Victor Stryker9-16
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Howard White (fresh)
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Richard Ridley (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:40Illinois StateRuben Ruth clanks a 3 pointer from straight away9-16
11:39Western KentuckyHoward White grabs the defensive rebound9-16
11:36Western KentuckyChad Lawson is hacked by John Olsson in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #59-16
SubsWestern Kentucky
Timothy Erwin (PF)
Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, Howard Begaye
 
11:21Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons is open but comes up short on the jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Mark Stilson - foul #2 on Mark Stilson, team foul #69-16
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Oldenburg (SF)
Mark Stilson
 
11:21Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the 1st free throw10-16
11:21Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the 2nd free throw11-16
11:11Illinois StateLarry Edwards scores on a 3 from the right corner11-19
10:59Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses short on a shot from the left side but he's hacked by Larry Edwards - foul #1 on Larry Edwards, team foul #711-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG)
Chad Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
George Croft (PF)
Max Applegate
 
10:59Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the 1st free throw12-19
10:59Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the 2nd free throw13-19
10:48Illinois StateRichard Ridley knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Timothy Oldenburg13-22
10:31Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons connects on the jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Nathaniel Hodges15-22
10:10Illinois StateGeorge Croft is called for a charge - foul #2 on George Croft, team foul #815-22
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (SF), Michael Loughran (C)
William Simmons, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C)
John Olsson, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Richard Ridley
 
09:47Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg misses short on an open 3 pointer from the left corner15-22
09:46Western KentuckyMichael Loughran grabs the offensive board15-22
09:40Western KentuckyDavid Spencer steals the ball from Michael Loughran15-22
09:36Illinois StateRuben Ruth lays it up and in on a nice dish by David Spencer15-24
09:29Western KentuckyMichael Loughran misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing15-24
09:28Illinois StateRuben Ruth pulls down the rebound15-24
09:24Illinois StateVictor Stryker steals the ball from Ruben Ruth in the backcourt15-24
09:21Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges misses the lay-in15-24
09:19Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin grabs the offensive board15-24
09:04Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses short on an open floater from the right block15-24
09:02Illinois StateMax Applegate pulls down the rebound15-24
08:43Illinois StateKevin Tyson comes up short on the fadeaway in the paint15-24
08:41Illinois StateDavid Spencer hits the follow up shot15-26
08:35Western KentuckyDavid Spencer is called for the reach on Vincent Denenberg in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Spencer, team foul #915-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (PG), Chad Lawson (SG), John Flint (C)
Victor Stryker, Nathaniel Hodges, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson
 
08:35Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg makes the 1st free throw16-26
08:35Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg makes the 2nd free throw17-26
08:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards lays it up and in and he's hacked by John Flint - foul #2 on John Flint, team foul #417-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Simmons (SF), Paul Mathews (PF), Howard White (C)
Vincent Denenberg, Michael Loughran, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State 
08:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the free throw17-29
08:10Western KentuckyChad Lawson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing17-29
08:08Western KentuckyChad Lawson snags the offensive board17-29
07:55Western KentuckyChad Lawson is fouled on the floor by Larry Edwards - foul #2 on Larry Edwards, team foul #1017-29
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG)
Larry Edwards
 
07:55Western KentuckyChad Lawson makes the 1st free throw18-29
07:55Western KentuckyChad Lawson makes the 2nd free throw19-29
07:26Illinois StateRichard Ridley misses short on a 3 from the right wing19-29
07:24Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg grabs the offensive board19-29
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Glenn Getz (fresh)
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Paul Mathews (fresh)
 C - Howard White (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh)
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fairly fresh)
 PF - Richard Ridley (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:14Illinois StateJohn Olsson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner19-29
07:13Illinois StateRichard Ridley tips it home19-31
07:00Western KentuckyRichard Ridley swats the layup by Paul Mathews19-31
06:59Illinois StateHoward Begaye gets the rebound19-31
06:40Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg misses long on a 3 from the left wing19-31
06:38Western KentuckyHoward White grabs the defensive rebound19-31
06:22Western KentuckyHoward White makes the 3pt shot from the right corner22-31
06:08Illinois StateHoward Begaye blows the layup22-31
06:07Illinois StateMelvin Maddox grabs the offensive board22-31
06:00Illinois StateHoward Begaye's pass is intercepted by Howard White22-31
05:40Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses short on a 3 from straight away22-31
05:39Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg grabs the board22-31
05:26Illinois StateHoward Begaye drills a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Timothy Oldenburg22-33
05:15Western KentuckyHoward White makes the jump hook in the paint and the foul's on John Olsson - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #1124-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Timothy Erwin (PF), Michael Loughran (C)
Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, William Simmons, Paul Mathews
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C)
John Olsson, Timothy Oldenburg, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye
 
05:15Western KentuckyHoward White misses the free throw24-33
05:15Illinois StateMax Applegate snags the defensive board24-33
05:03Illinois StateA charge is called on Kevin Tyson - foul #1 on Kevin Tyson, team foul #1224-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (SF)
Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State 
04:42Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from just outside the lane24-33
04:40Illinois StateMax Applegate snags the defensive board24-33
04:23Illinois StateRuben Ruth clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner24-33
04:22Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Timothy Erwin24-33
03:53Western KentuckyMichael Loughran can't finish the uncontested layup24-33
03:52Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Max Applegate24-33
03:34Illinois StateKevin Tyson misses short on a jumper from the right side24-33
03:33Illinois StateKevin Tyson pulls down the offensive rebound24-33
03:19Illinois StateRuben Ruth is hacked by Victor Stryker - foul #1 on Victor Stryker, team foul #524-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Simmons (SF), John Flint (C)
Vincent Denenberg, Michael Loughran
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - George Croft (fresh)
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:08Illinois StateHoward Begaye knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing24-35
03:02Western KentuckyJohn Olsson picks off the pass by Timothy Erwin in the backcourt24-35
02:50Illinois StateMark Stilson misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane24-35
02:49Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons grabs the defensive rebound24-35
02:47Western KentuckyJohn Olsson is called for the reach on Victor Stryker in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #1324-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Chad Lawson (SG)
Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG)
John Olsson
 
02:47Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 1st free throw24-35
02:47Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 2nd free throw24-35
02:47Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the defensive rebound24-35
02:33Illinois StateRuben Ruth buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Larry Edwards24-38
02:29Western KentuckyRuben Ruth steals it from Victor Stryker in the backcourt24-38
02:28Illinois StateRuben Ruth banks in the layup24-40
02:06Western KentuckyVictor Stryker throws it down and he's fouled by Mark Stilson - foul #3 on Mark Stilson, team foul #1426-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Mathews (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (C)
Mark Stilson, Howard Begaye
 
02:06Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the free throw27-40
01:46Illinois StateGeorge Croft misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing27-40
01:45Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons grabs the board27-40
01:39Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Paul Mathews29-40
01:20Illinois StateRichard Ridley hits a fadeaway in the lane29-42
01:18Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1529-42
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Vincent Denenberg (SF), Michael Loughran (PF)
Chad Lawson, William Simmons, Paul Mathews
 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (C)
Timothy Oldenburg, Richard Ridley
 
01:18Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 1st free throw29-42
01:18Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw30-42
01:03Illinois StateLarry Edwards is denied on a layup by John Flint30-42
01:01Illinois StateGeorge Croft gets the offensive rebound30-42
00:52Illinois StateGeorge Croft buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Larry Edwards30-45
00:50Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt30-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), Howard White (C)
Victor Stryker, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Tyson (C)
George Croft
 
00:31Illinois StateRuben Ruth knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by Larry Edwards30-48
00:10Western KentuckyMichael Loughran misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner30-48
00:08Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg tips it home32-48
00:01Illinois StateLarry Edwards drills a 3 pointer from the right corner32-51
00:00Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg clanks a fullcourt shot32-51
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - George Croft (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons inbounds the ball32-51
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
19:49Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses badly on a jumper near the basket32-51
19:48Illinois StateRuben Ruth pulls down the rebound32-51
19:26Illinois StateHoward Begaye throws a bad pass out of bounds32-51
19:02Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side32-51
19:01Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg gets the rebound32-51
18:43Illinois StateLarry Edwards can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner32-51
18:41Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons snags the defensive board32-51
18:21Western KentuckyChad Lawson scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing35-51
18:08Illinois StateRuben Ruth is whistled for traveling35-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Vincent Denenberg (SF), Michael Loughran (PF)
Chad Lawson, William Simmons, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
18:01Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg is hacked by Melvin Maddox in the backcourt - foul #1 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #135-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Paul Mathews (C)
John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:37Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the wide open jumpshot from the right side35-51
17:36Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Nathaniel Hodges35-51
17:23Western KentuckyVictor Stryker drills a shot in the lane on a great pass from Vincent Denenberg37-51
17:15Illinois StateDavid Spencer's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Mathews37-51
17:14Illinois StateRuben Ruth gets the offensive rebound37-51
16:55Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses badly on a 3 from straight away37-51
16:53Western KentuckyPaul Mathews gets the rebound37-51
16:47Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg connects on the open 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Victor Stryker40-51
16:33Illinois StateVictor Stryker is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Victor Stryker, team foul #140-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Chad Lawson (SG), William Simmons (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), John Flint (C)
Victor Stryker, Vincent Denenberg, Michael Loughran, Paul Mathews
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
16:20Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg comes up short on the 3 from the left wing40-51
16:18Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to William Simmons40-51
16:06Western KentuckyJohn Flint is whistled for a carry40-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (PG)
Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG)
Melvin Maddox
 
15:45Illinois StateHoward Begaye scores on a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Larry Edwards and the foul's on Timothy Erwin - foul #1 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #240-53
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF)
Ruben Ruth, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson
 
15:45Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the free throw40-54
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Glenn Getz (fresh)
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 PF - George Croft (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:35Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing40-54
15:34Illinois StateMark Stilson grabs the board40-54
15:17Illinois StateLarry Edwards scores on a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by John Olsson40-56
15:03Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses the easy layup40-56
15:02Western KentuckyJohn Flint grabs the offensive board40-56
14:46Western KentuckyJohn Flint lays it in on a nice dish by William Simmons42-56
14:26Illinois StateMark Stilson buries a 3 from the left corner set up by John Olsson42-59
14:01Western KentuckyGeorge Croft is called for the reach on Timothy Erwin - foul #3 on George Croft, team foul #242-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Vincent Denenberg (SF), Michael Loughran (PF), Paul Mathews (C)
Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, William Simmons, Timothy Erwin, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
13:50Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away42-59
13:49Illinois StateRichard Ridley snags the defensive board42-59
13:20Illinois StateMichael Loughran steps in front of the Richard Ridley pass42-59
13:07Western KentuckyPaul Mathews drills a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Victor Stryker and the foul's on Max Applegate - foul #1 on Max Applegate, team foul #344-59
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Spencer (SF)
John Olsson, Melvin Maddox, Timothy Oldenburg
 
13:07Western KentuckyPaul Mathews makes the free throw45-59
12:46Illinois StatePaul Mathews steps in front of the Mark Stilson pass45-59
12:26Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 3pt shot from the left corner45-59
12:25Illinois StateRichard Ridley grabs the board45-59
12:20Illinois StateMark Stilson loses the ball out of bounds45-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Simmons (SF), Howard White (PF), John Flint (C)
Vincent Denenberg, Paul Mathews, Michael Loughran
 
SubsIllinois State
George Croft (PF), Kevin Tyson (C)
Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
12:00Western KentuckyHoward White misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing45-59
11:58Illinois StateKevin Tyson grabs the defensive rebound45-59
11:34Illinois StateGeorge Croft hits the front of the rim on the jump hook near the basket45-59
11:33Illinois StateKevin Tyson tips it but misses45-59
11:31Western KentuckyJohn Flint snags the defensive board45-59
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Nathaniel Hodges (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - William Simmons (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Howard White (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Mark Stilson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Kevin Tyson (fresh) 3 reb.
 
11:26Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons misses the wide open floater from the left side45-59
11:25Illinois StateMark Stilson grabs the defensive rebound45-59
11:03Illinois StateKevin Tyson is hacked by John Flint - foul #3 on John Flint, team foul #345-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (PG), Chad Lawson (SG)
Victor Stryker, Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, George Croft, Kevin Tyson
 
10:48Illinois StateGlenn Getz is called for the reach on John Olsson - foul #1 on Glenn Getz, team foul #445-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF)
William Simmons, Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State 
10:24Illinois StateRichard Ridley drills a fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by John Olsson and he's fouled by Timothy Erwin - foul #2 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #545-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Loughran (C)
John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State 
10:24Illinois StateRichard Ridley makes the free throw45-62
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
10:07Western KentuckyMichael Loughran connects on the open jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Chad Lawson47-62
09:43Illinois StateLarry Edwards can't connect on a runner from close range47-62
09:41Western KentuckyMichael Loughran pulls down the rebound47-62
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
09:26Western KentuckyMichael Loughran throws a bad pass out of bounds47-62
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), William Simmons (SF), Paul Mathews (C)
Glenn Getz, Vincent Denenberg, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Larry Edwards, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
09:10Illinois StateRuben Ruth is fouled on the floor by William Simmons - foul #2 on William Simmons, team foul #647-62
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (SG), John Flint (C)
Chad Lawson, Michael Loughran
 
SubsIllinois State
Mark Stilson (SF)
Timothy Oldenburg
 
09:01Illinois StateJohn Olsson makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth47-65
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
08:39Western KentuckyJohn Flint lays it up and in on a nice dish by Victor Stryker and he's hacked by Mark Stilson - foul #4 on Mark Stilson, team foul #449-65
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF)
John Olsson, Mark Stilson
 
08:39Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the free throw50-65
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
08:12Illinois StateRuben Ruth is fouled on the floor by Victor Stryker - foul #3 on Victor Stryker, team foul #750-65
SubsWestern Kentucky
Chad Lawson (SG)
Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State
George Croft (PF)
Kevin Tyson
 
08:12Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 1st free throw50-66
08:12Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 2nd free throw50-67
08:00Western KentuckyThe jump hook by Chad Lawson is blocked by David Spencer50-67
07:58Illinois StateGeorge Croft pulls down the rebound50-67
07:35Illinois StateDavid Spencer's pass is intercepted by Victor Stryker50-67
07:33Western KentuckyWilliam Simmons is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #550-67
SubsWestern Kentucky
Vincent Denenberg (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF), Michael Loughran (C)
William Simmons, Paul Mathews, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
07:21Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner50-67
07:19Western KentuckyMichael Loughran grabs the offensive rebound50-67
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Vincent Denenberg (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Loughran (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 PF - Richard Ridley (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Max Applegate (fresh) 5 reb.
 
07:09Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin is alone and throws it down on a great pass from Vincent Denenberg52-67
06:44Illinois StateMark Stilson misses long on a 3 from the left corner52-67
06:43Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Richard Ridley52-67
06:31Illinois StateMark Stilson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner52-67
06:30Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin grabs the defensive rebound52-67
06:04Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is open and lays it up and in on a nice dish by Vincent Denenberg54-67
05:54Illinois StateLarry Edwards is whistled for traveling54-67
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), William Simmons (SF), Paul Mathews (PF), John Flint (C)
Victor Stryker, Chad Lawson, Vincent Denenberg, Timothy Erwin, Michael Loughran
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate
 
05:38Western KentuckyRuben Ruth takes the ball from Glenn Getz54-67
05:35Illinois StateMelvin Maddox lays it up and in on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth54-69
05:31Western KentuckyJohn Flint's pass is intercepted by Howard Begaye in the backcourt54-69
05:13Illinois StateGeorge Croft clanks a runner from the baseline but he's hacked by William Simmons - foul #3 on William Simmons, team foul #854-69
05:13Illinois StateGeorge Croft misses the 1st free throw54-69
05:13Illinois StateGeorge Croft makes the 2nd free throw54-70
04:55Western KentuckyJohn Flint clanks a floater from the right block54-70
04:54Illinois StateMelvin Maddox grabs the board54-70
04:26Illinois StateTimothy Oldenburg misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing54-70
04:25Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the rebound54-70
04:13Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges scores on a jumper in the paint set up by William Simmons56-70
03:57Illinois StateRuben Ruth is hacked by Nathaniel Hodges - foul #1 on Nathaniel Hodges, team foul #956-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Chad Lawson (SG), Vincent Denenberg (SF), Timothy Erwin (PF)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, William Simmons, Paul Mathews
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C)
Melvin Maddox, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye
 
03:57Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 1st free throw56-71
03:57Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 2nd free throw56-72
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:55Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #1 on Vincent Denenberg, team foul #1056-72
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG)
Ruben Ruth
 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:37Illinois StateLarry Edwards comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by John Flint - foul #4 on John Flint, team foul #1156-72
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Loughran (C)
John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State 
03:37Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 1st free throw56-73
03:37Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the 2nd free throw56-73
03:37Illinois StateRichard Ridley pulls down the offensive rebound56-73
03:17Illinois StateJohn Olsson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Victor Stryker - foul #4 on Victor Stryker, team foul #1256-73
SubsWestern Kentucky
Doug Padgett (PG), Nathaniel Hodges (SG), Howard White (C)
Victor Stryker, Chad Lawson, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF)
Larry Edwards
 
03:17Illinois StateJohn Olsson makes the 1st free throw56-74
03:17Illinois StateJohn Olsson makes the 2nd free throw56-75
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Doug Padgett (fresh)
 SG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Vincent Denenberg (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Michael Loughran (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Howard White (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Mark Stilson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - David Spencer (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Richard Ridley (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Max Applegate (fresh) 5 reb.
 
03:01Western KentuckyThe short jumper by Vincent Denenberg is denied by Richard Ridley56-75
02:59Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges pulls down the offensive rebound56-75
02:54Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg can't connect on an uncontested jump hook from close range56-75
02:52Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg pulls down the offensive rebound56-75
02:47Western KentuckyDoug Padgett is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Nathaniel Hodges58-75
02:28Illinois StateDavid Spencer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-75
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG)
Nathaniel Hodges
 
SubsIllinois State
Kevin Tyson (C)
Max Applegate
 
02:26Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg travels in the backcourt58-75
02:07Illinois StateMark Stilson misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Glenn Getz - foul #2 on Glenn Getz, team foul #1358-75
02:07Illinois StateMark Stilson makes the 1st free throw58-76
02:07Illinois StateMark Stilson makes the 2nd free throw58-77
01:44Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Glenn Getz61-77
01:15Illinois StateKevin Tyson misses badly on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Howard White - foul #1 on Howard White, team foul #1461-77
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Paul Mathews (C)
Doug Padgett, Howard White
 
SubsIllinois State
Max Applegate (C)
David Spencer
 
01:15Illinois StateKevin Tyson misses the 1st free throw61-77
01:15Illinois StateKevin Tyson makes the 2nd free throw61-78
01:01Western KentuckyGlenn Getz is open and buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Nathaniel Hodges64-78
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:38Illinois StateKevin Tyson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side64-78
00:36Western KentuckyVincent Denenberg grabs the board64-78
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:32Western KentuckyGlenn Getz drills a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Nathaniel Hodges67-78
00:08Illinois StateRichard Ridley throws a bad pass out of bounds67-78
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
David Spencer (SF)
Kevin Tyson
 
00:03Western KentuckyGlenn Getz clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane67-78
00:02Western KentuckyGlenn Getz pulls down the offensive rebound67-78
00:00Western KentuckyThe clock runs out67-78