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Illinois State DJTaylor
Final -
 9/6/2026
51
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Western Kentucky 29 22 51
Illinois State 29 32 61
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Western Kentucky (4-14, 2-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Bland 19 2-5 0-2 0-0 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 4
pfJames Hudson 32 2-5 0-1 3-3 2 6 0 0 1 2 1 7
sfThomas Heitman 32 5-13 1-3 2-2 4 5 2 1 0 0 2 13
sgMarcus Bell 33 4-9 1-3 2-2 0 1 3 1 3 0 0 11
pgJames Tyler 30 0-4 0-2 0-1 0 5 4 4 0 1 3 0
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTimothy Largent 19 3-5 0-1 0-1 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 6
pgAlex Tufts 11 3-7 1-3 3-3 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 10
sfMichael Rogers 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgDerek Braden 7 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
sfJohn Doughty 6 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
sgRoy Harris 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 19-52 3-15 10-12 12 28 11 9 6 3 13 51
Percentages   .365 .200 .833                

Illinois State (9-9, 4-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGonzalo Santos 28 2-4 0-0 2-2 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 6
pfEric Oldaker 18 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 4 0 0 1 2 3 0
sfJimmy Jackson 28 2-4 0-0 2-2 0 3 3 2 0 0 3 6
sgJoshua Hollberg 28 9-20 7-15 0-0 4 8 2 3 2 0 2 25
pgVaughn Carlson 28 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRoger Arevalo 18 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 3 2 0 2 1 0
sgFloyd Rincon 16 4-6 1-1 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 9
pgWilliam Harris 13 5-9 0-0 3-3 0 1 0 2 1 0 2 13
cClifford Cotton 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 0
sfJoseph Waller 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 0
Totals 200 23-49 8-17 7-7 10 32 13 11 5 6 13 61
Percentages   .469 .471 1.000                

WKU
29
10-22
2-7
7-9
5
15
8
7
3
3
7
10
7
7
0
16
22
9-30
1-8
3-3
7
13
3
2
3
0
6
12
7
6
0
0
51
19-52
3-15
10-12
12
28
11
9
6
3
13
22
14
13
0
16
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
29
11-28
4-8
3-3
7
15
6
5
3
0
9
12
10
10
2
14
32
12-21
4-9
4-4
3
17
7
6
2
6
4
10
0
0
2
8
61
23-49
8-17
7-7
10
32
13
11
5
6
13
22
10
10
4
22
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Joshua Hollberg Illinois State
25 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh)
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh)
 PF - James Hudson (fresh)
 C - James Bland (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fresh)
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh)
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fresh)
 PF - Eric Oldaker (fresh)
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyJames Hudson 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 (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
19:50Western KentuckyJames Tyler is called for traveling0-0
19:32Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner0-0
19:31Western KentuckyJames Tyler pulls down the rebound0-0
19:14Western KentuckyMarcus Bell clanks a jumper from the right side0-0
19:13Western KentuckyJames Hudson gets the offensive rebound0-0
19:04Western KentuckyMarcus Bell is fouled on the floor by Joshua Hollberg - foul #1 on Joshua Hollberg, team foul #10-0
18:57Western KentuckyThomas Heitman comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner0-0
18:55Illinois StateEric Oldaker grabs the board0-0
18:43Illinois StateJames Bland is called for the reach on Eric Oldaker - foul #1 on James Bland, team foul #10-0
18:32Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner0-0
18:30Western KentuckyJames Hudson grabs the board0-0
18:25Western KentuckyJames Tyler misses the easy layup0-0
18:24Illinois StateJimmy Jackson pulls down the rebound0-0
18:01Illinois StateVaughn Carlson is hacked by James Bland - foul #2 on James Bland, team foul #20-0
SubsWestern Kentucky
Timothy Largent (C)
James Bland
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:37Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Vaughn Carlson0-2
17:15Western KentuckyEric Oldaker is called for the reach on Marcus Bell - foul #1 on Eric Oldaker, team foul #20-2
17:06Western KentuckyJames Hudson clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Eric Oldaker - foul #2 on Eric Oldaker, team foul #30-2
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Arevalo (PF)
Eric Oldaker
 
17:06Western KentuckyJames Hudson makes the 1st free throw1-2
17:06Western KentuckyJames Hudson makes the 2nd free throw2-2
16:38Illinois StateMarcus Bell takes the ball from Roger Arevalo2-2
16:13Western KentuckyThomas Heitman drills a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Marcus Bell5-2
15:49Illinois StateVaughn Carlson is hacked by James Tyler - foul #1 on James Tyler, team foul #35-2
SubsWestern Kentucky
Alex Tufts (SG), Michael Rogers (SF)
Marcus Bell, Thomas Heitman
 
SubsIllinois State 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh)
 SG - Alex Tufts (fresh)
 SF - Michael Rogers (fresh)
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Timothy Largent (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fresh)
 PF - Roger Arevalo (fresh)
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fresh)
 
15:39Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Roger Arevalo5-5
15:28Western KentuckyJames Tyler's pass is off the mark and out of bounds5-5
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Doughty (SF)
James Hudson
 
SubsIllinois State 
15:08Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Jimmy Jackson5-8
14:58Western KentuckyAlex Tufts drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Tyler7-8
14:40Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg's pass is off the mark and out of bounds7-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
Marcus Bell (SG), Thomas Heitman (SF)
James Tyler, John Doughty
 
SubsIllinois State
William Harris (PG), Floyd Rincon (SF), Clifford Cotton (C)
Vaughn Carlson, Jimmy Jackson, Gonzalo Santos
 
14:23Western KentuckyTimothy Largent knocks in the turnaround from the right block set up by Alex Tufts and he's fouled by Joshua Hollberg - foul #2 on Joshua Hollberg, team foul #49-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Hudson (PF)
Michael Rogers
 
SubsIllinois State
Joseph Waller (SF)
Joshua Hollberg
 
14:23Western KentuckyTimothy Largent misses the free throw9-8
14:23Illinois StateRoger Arevalo pulls down the rebound9-8
13:54Illinois StateJames Hudson denies the turnaround by William Harris9-8
13:52Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Joseph Waller9-8
13:31Illinois StateWilliam Harris misses the jumper from the baseline9-8
13:30Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Joseph Waller9-8
13:08Illinois StateFloyd Rincon hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Roger Arevalo9-11
12:48Western KentuckyMarcus Bell loses the ball out of bounds9-11
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Tyler (PG), Derek Braden (C)
Alex Tufts, Timothy Largent
 
SubsIllinois State
Vaughn Carlson (PG), Jimmy Jackson (SF), Gonzalo Santos (C)
William Harris, Roger Arevalo, Clifford Cotton
 
12:24Illinois StateJimmy Jackson clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing9-11
12:22Western KentuckyJames Hudson grabs the board9-11
12:16Western KentuckyMarcus Bell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner9-11
12:15Illinois StateGonzalo Santos grabs the defensive rebound9-11
11:50Illinois StateFloyd Rincon hits a jumper in the lane9-13
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Derek Braden (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Floyd Rincon (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fresh)
 PF - Joseph Waller (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fresh)
 
11:37Western KentuckyA charge is called on Thomas Heitman - foul #1 on Thomas Heitman, team foul #49-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Doughty (SF), Michael Rogers (PF)
Thomas Heitman, James Hudson
 
SubsIllinois State 
11:14Illinois StateDerek Braden is called for the reach on Floyd Rincon - foul #1 on Derek Braden, team foul #59-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
Alex Tufts (SG)
Marcus Bell
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Arevalo (PF)
Joseph Waller
 
10:50Illinois StateJimmy Jackson misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing9-13
10:48Illinois StateGonzalo Santos hits the follow up shot9-15
10:36Western KentuckyAlex Tufts connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from James Tyler12-15
10:17Illinois StateGonzalo Santos misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Derek Braden - foul #2 on Derek Braden, team foul #612-15
SubsWestern Kentucky
Marcus Bell (SG), Thomas Heitman (SF), James Hudson (PF), Timothy Largent (C)
Alex Tufts, John Doughty, Michael Rogers, Derek Braden
 
SubsIllinois State
William Harris (SG)
Floyd Rincon
 
10:17Illinois StateGonzalo Santos makes the 1st free throw12-16
10:17Illinois StateGonzalo Santos makes the 2nd free throw12-17
09:57Western KentuckyMarcus Bell clanks a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by William Harris - foul #1 on William Harris, team foul #512-17
09:57Western KentuckyMarcus Bell makes the 1st free throw13-17
09:57Western KentuckyMarcus Bell makes the 2nd free throw14-17
09:35Illinois StateJames Hudson denies the turnaround by William Harris14-17
09:33Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Tyler14-17
09:04Western KentuckyThomas Heitman is hacked by Jimmy Jackson - foul #1 on Jimmy Jackson, team foul #614-17
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Floyd Rincon (SG), Joseph Waller (PF)
William Harris, Roger Arevalo
 
08:50Western KentuckyMarcus Bell misses the 3 pointer from straight away14-17
08:48Western KentuckyTimothy Largent hits the follow up shot16-17
08:24Illinois StateFloyd Rincon misses the jumpshot from the free throw line16-17
08:23Western KentuckyTimothy Largent pulls down the rebound16-17
08:06Western KentuckyJames Tyler loses the dribble to Vaughn Carlson16-17
07:45Illinois StateVaughn Carlson can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline16-17
07:44Western KentuckyTimothy Largent snags the defensive board16-17
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Largent (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Floyd Rincon (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Joseph Waller (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:27Western KentuckyMarcus Bell hits a jumper near the basket18-17
07:10Illinois StateFloyd Rincon misses short on a shot in the lane18-17
07:08Western KentuckyJames Tyler gets the rebound18-17
06:48Western KentuckyTimothy Largent buries a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Heitman20-17
06:42Illinois StateGonzalo Santos misses the lay-in20-17
06:40Illinois StateFloyd Rincon tips it in20-19
06:24Western KentuckyJimmy Jackson is called for the reach on James Tyler - foul #2 on Jimmy Jackson, team foul #720-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Alex Tufts (SG), John Doughty (SF), Michael Rogers (PF)
Marcus Bell, Thomas Heitman, James Hudson
 
SubsIllinois State
William Harris (PG), Joshua Hollberg (SG), Roger Arevalo (PF), Clifford Cotton (C)
Vaughn Carlson, Jimmy Jackson, Joseph Waller, Gonzalo Santos
 
06:24Western KentuckyJames Tyler misses the 1st free throw20-19
06:24Western KentuckyTimothy Largent snags the offensive board20-19
06:12Western KentuckyAlex Tufts scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by James Tyler and he's fouled by Clifford Cotton - foul #1 on Clifford Cotton, team foul #822-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Roy Harris (SG)
James Tyler
 
SubsIllinois State 
06:12Western KentuckyAlex Tufts makes the free throw23-19
05:54Illinois StateWilliam Harris lays it up and in set up by Roger Arevalo and the foul's on John Doughty - foul #1 on John Doughty, team foul #723-21
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Joseph Waller (SF)
Floyd Rincon
 
05:54Illinois StateWilliam Harris makes the free throw23-22
05:42Western KentuckyMichael Rogers can't finish the layup23-22
05:40Western KentuckyAlex Tufts can't tip it in23-22
05:39Illinois StateWilliam Harris grabs the board23-22
05:10Illinois StateWilliam Harris hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Joseph Waller23-24
04:51Western KentuckyAlex Tufts is hacked by William Harris - foul #2 on William Harris, team foul #923-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Marcus Bell (SG), Thomas Heitman (SF), James Hudson (PF)
Roy Harris, John Doughty, Timothy Largent
 
SubsIllinois State
Floyd Rincon (SF)
Joseph Waller
 
04:51Western KentuckyAlex Tufts makes the 1st free throw24-24
04:51Western KentuckyAlex Tufts makes the 2nd free throw25-24
04:25Illinois StateRoger Arevalo's pass is intercepted by Marcus Bell25-24
04:23Western KentuckyAlex Tufts's pass is intercepted by William Harris in the backcourt25-24
04:22Illinois StateWilliam Harris banks in the layup25-26
04:05Western KentuckyThomas Heitman clanks a floater from just outside the lane25-26
04:03Illinois StateClifford Cotton grabs the defensive rebound25-26
03:58Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses badly on a 3 from the right wing25-26
03:57Western KentuckyAlex Tufts snags the defensive board25-26
03:47Western KentuckyThomas Heitman misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line25-26
03:46Western KentuckyJames Hudson grabs the offensive rebound25-26
03:28Western KentuckyThomas Heitman drills a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Marcus Bell27-26
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Alex Tufts (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Michael Rogers (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - William Harris (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Floyd Rincon (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Roger Arevalo (fresh)
 C - Clifford Cotton (fresh)
 
03:02Illinois StateWilliam Harris's pass is off the mark and out of bounds27-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Tyler (PG), James Bland (C)
Alex Tufts, Michael Rogers
 
SubsIllinois State
Vaughn Carlson (PG), Jimmy Jackson (SF), Eric Oldaker (PF), Gonzalo Santos (C)
William Harris, Floyd Rincon, Roger Arevalo, Clifford Cotton
 
02:37Western KentuckyJames Hudson comes up short on the 3 from the right corner27-26
02:36Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg snags the defensive board27-26
02:30Illinois StateJames Bland steals the ball from Joshua Hollberg27-26
02:21Western KentuckyJames Bland connects on the jumper from the right block set up by James Tyler29-26
02:07Illinois StateJames Tyler blocks the jumper by Joshua Hollberg29-26
02:06Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Marcus Bell29-26
01:51Western KentuckyJames Tyler loses the dribble to Eric Oldaker29-26
01:26Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing29-26
01:24Illinois StateGonzalo Santos tips it but misses29-26
01:23Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg pulls down the offensive rebound29-26
01:08Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing29-29
00:44Western KentuckyThomas Heitman misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing29-29
00:43Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg grabs the defensive rebound29-29
00:23Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side29-29
00:21Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses the tip29-29
00:19Western KentuckyJames Tyler gets the rebound29-29
00:00Western KentuckyThomas Heitman misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing29-29
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - James Bland (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 11 pts.
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fresh)
 PF - Eric Oldaker (fresh)
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateJimmy Jackson inbounds the ball29-29
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
19:31Illinois StateVaughn Carlson scores on a fadeaway from the left block set up by Joshua Hollberg29-31
19:12Western KentuckyJames Bland misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing29-31
19:10Western KentuckyThomas Heitman hits the follow up shot31-31
18:51Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Vaughn Carlson31-34
18:33Western KentuckyJoshua Hollberg steps in front of the James Bland pass31-34
18:15Illinois StateJimmy Jackson loses the dribble to James Hudson31-34
17:51Western KentuckyJames Hudson is fouled on the floor by Eric Oldaker - foul #3 on Eric Oldaker, team foul #131-34
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Arevalo (PF)
Eric Oldaker
 
17:39Western KentuckyThomas Heitman blows the layup but he's hacked by Roger Arevalo - foul #1 on Roger Arevalo, team foul #231-34
17:39Western KentuckyThomas Heitman makes the 1st free throw32-34
17:39Western KentuckyThomas Heitman makes the 2nd free throw33-34
17:21Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner33-37
17:06Western KentuckyRoger Arevalo denies the turnaround by Thomas Heitman33-37
17:04Illinois StateRoger Arevalo gets the rebound33-37
16:46Illinois StateJimmy Jackson hits a floater from the right block33-39
16:35Western KentuckyThomas Heitman comes up short on the jump hook in the paint33-39
16:33Western KentuckyThomas Heitman gets the offensive rebound33-39
16:16Western KentuckyThomas Heitman is hacked by Jimmy Jackson - foul #3 on Jimmy Jackson, team foul #333-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Timothy Largent (C)
James Bland
 
SubsIllinois State
William Harris (PG), Floyd Rincon (SF), Clifford Cotton (C)
Vaughn Carlson, Jimmy Jackson, Gonzalo Santos
 
16:04Western KentuckyJoshua Hollberg steals it from Timothy Largent33-39
15:38Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing33-39
15:37Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg gets the offensive rebound33-39
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Hudson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Largent (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - William Harris (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Floyd Rincon (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Roger Arevalo (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Clifford Cotton (fresh)
 
15:08Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner33-39
15:06Western KentuckyTimothy Largent gets the rebound33-39
14:56Western KentuckyJames Tyler misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner33-39
14:54Western KentuckyThomas Heitman hits the follow up shot35-39
14:32Illinois StateWilliam Harris connects on the jumpshot from the left side35-41
14:25Western KentuckyJames Hudson can't finish the layup35-41
14:24Western KentuckyTimothy Largent gets the offensive rebound35-41
14:07Western KentuckyJames Tyler misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing35-41
14:06Illinois StateClifford Cotton snags the defensive board35-41
13:50Illinois StateWilliam Harris travels with the ball35-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Alex Tufts (PG), Derek Braden (SG), Michael Rogers (SF), James Bland (C)
James Tyler, Marcus Bell, Thomas Heitman, James Hudson
 
SubsIllinois State
Vaughn Carlson (PG), Jimmy Jackson (SF), Eric Oldaker (PF), Gonzalo Santos (C)
William Harris, Joshua Hollberg, Roger Arevalo, Clifford Cotton
 
13:33Western KentuckyMichael Rogers is denied on a layup by Eric Oldaker35-41
13:32Illinois StateGonzalo Santos snags the defensive board35-41
13:10Illinois StateEric Oldaker misses the 3pt attempt from straight away35-41
13:09Western KentuckyTimothy Largent snags the defensive board35-41
12:49Western KentuckyTimothy Largent misses the 3pt shot from the left corner35-41
12:48Illinois StateGonzalo Santos gets the rebound35-41
12:36Illinois StateJimmy Jackson misses badly on a turnaround near the basket but the foul's on Alex Tufts - foul #1 on Alex Tufts, team foul #135-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Tyler (PG), John Doughty (SF)
Derek Braden, Timothy Largent
 
SubsIllinois State 
12:36Illinois StateJimmy Jackson makes the 1st free throw35-42
12:36Illinois StateJimmy Jackson makes the 2nd free throw35-43
12:14Western KentuckyJohn Doughty misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line35-43
12:12Illinois StateFloyd Rincon snags the defensive board35-43
11:45Illinois StateJohn Doughty takes the ball from Gonzalo Santos35-43
11:31Western KentuckyAlex Tufts misses badly on a 3 from the left corner35-43
11:30Illinois StateEric Oldaker grabs the defensive rebound35-43
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Alex Tufts (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Doughty (fresh)
 PF - Michael Rogers (fresh)
 C - James Bland (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Floyd Rincon (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Eric Oldaker (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:03Illinois StateFloyd Rincon banks in the layup on a nice dish by Jimmy Jackson35-45
10:50Western KentuckyAlex Tufts misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing35-45
10:49Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Jimmy Jackson35-45
10:42Illinois StateJimmy Jackson scores on a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Gonzalo Santos35-47
10:22Western KentuckyAlex Tufts misses badly on a jumper from the left wing35-47
10:21Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Jimmy Jackson35-47
09:55Illinois StateVaughn Carlson is called for traveling35-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Marcus Bell (SG), Thomas Heitman (SF), James Hudson (PF), Timothy Largent (C)
Alex Tufts, John Doughty, Michael Rogers, James Bland
 
SubsIllinois State
William Harris (PG), Joshua Hollberg (SG), Joseph Waller (SF), Roger Arevalo (PF), Clifford Cotton (C)
Vaughn Carlson, Floyd Rincon, Jimmy Jackson, Eric Oldaker, Gonzalo Santos
 
09:41Western KentuckyJames Hudson knocks in the jumper from the left block and he's fouled by Clifford Cotton - foul #2 on Clifford Cotton, team foul #437-47
09:41Western KentuckyJames Hudson makes the free throw38-47
09:14Illinois StateWilliam Harris comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Tyler - foul #2 on James Tyler, team foul #238-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Derek Braden (PG)
James Tyler
 
SubsIllinois State 
09:14Illinois StateWilliam Harris makes the 1st free throw38-48
09:14Illinois StateWilliam Harris makes the 2nd free throw38-49
08:50Western KentuckyMarcus Bell makes the fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Derek Braden40-49
08:35Illinois StateWilliam Harris knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Joshua Hollberg40-51
08:14Western KentuckyMarcus Bell drills a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Thomas Heitman43-51
07:57Illinois StateWilliam Harris misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line43-51
07:55Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg snags the offensive board43-51
07:33Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner43-51
07:32Western KentuckyThomas Heitman grabs the board43-51
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Derek Braden (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Largent (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - William Harris (fresh) 13 pts.
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Joseph Waller (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Arevalo (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Clifford Cotton (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:03Western KentuckyThe jumper by Derek Braden is denied by Joseph Waller43-51
07:01Illinois StateClifford Cotton pulls down the rebound43-51
06:43Illinois StateMarcus Bell steals the ball from Joshua Hollberg43-51
06:38Western KentuckyMarcus Bell misses the easy layup43-51
06:36Illinois StateClifford Cotton snags the defensive board43-51
06:24Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg misses the 3 from the left wing43-51
06:22Illinois StateJoseph Waller can't tip it in43-51
06:21Western KentuckyJames Hudson gets the rebound43-51
06:03Western KentuckyTimothy Largent's fadeaway is rejected by Clifford Cotton43-51
06:02Western KentuckyTimothy Largent pulls down the offensive rebound43-51
05:46Western KentuckyRoger Arevalo swats the dunk try by James Hudson43-51
05:45Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg pulls down the rebound43-51
05:45Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)43-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Tyler (PG), James Bland (C)
Derek Braden, Timothy Largent
 
SubsIllinois State
Vaughn Carlson (PG), Jimmy Jackson (SF), Eric Oldaker (PF), Gonzalo Santos (C)
William Harris, Joseph Waller, Roger Arevalo, Clifford Cotton
 
05:26Illinois StateJimmy Jackson is whistled for traveling43-51
05:12Western KentuckyMarcus Bell's floater is tipped away by Eric Oldaker43-51
05:11Western KentuckyJames Bland tips it back up and in45-51
04:43Illinois StateEric Oldaker is fouled on the floor by James Hudson - foul #1 on James Hudson, team foul #345-51
04:25Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Jimmy Jackson45-54
04:02Western KentuckyThomas Heitman drills a runner from the right block47-54
03:49Illinois StateVaughn Carlson is fouled on the floor by Thomas Heitman - foul #2 on Thomas Heitman, team foul #447-54
03:29Illinois StateVaughn Carlson is fouled on the floor by James Tyler - foul #3 on James Tyler, team foul #547-54
03:09Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits a jumper from the right wing47-56
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Tyler (fresh) 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Marcus Bell (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Thomas Heitman (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - James Hudson (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - James Bland (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Vaughn Carlson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 22 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Jimmy Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Eric Oldaker (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Gonzalo Santos (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
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 2-3 zone (+1) 
02:50Western KentuckyMarcus Bell connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side49-56
02:21Illinois StateEric Oldaker clanks a floater from the left block49-56
02:20Western KentuckyJames Tyler grabs the board49-56
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) 
02:02Western KentuckyJames Bland can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing49-56
02:00Illinois StateEric Oldaker grabs the defensive rebound49-56
01:37Illinois StateJames Bland is called for the reach on Jimmy Jackson - foul #3 on James Bland, team foul #649-56
01:23Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Vaughn Carlson49-59
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 2-3 zone (+1) 
01:11Western KentuckyJames Tyler misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side49-59
01:10Western KentuckyThomas Heitman misses the tip49-59
01:08Illinois StateJoshua Hollberg grabs the board49-59
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 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:55Illinois StateGonzalo Santos scores on a runner from the baseline49-61
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 flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:49Western KentuckyJames Bland clanks a floater from the left block49-61
00:47Illinois StateEric Oldaker grabs the defensive rebound49-61
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 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:23Illinois StateVaughn Carlson misses long on a floater from just outside the lane49-61
00:21Western KentuckyJames Hudson snags the defensive board49-61
00:15Western KentuckyJames Hudson connects on the turnaround in the paint set up by Marcus Bell51-61
00:00Illinois StateVaughn Carlson runs out the clock51-61