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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Smith
Final -
9/27/2026
67
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 32 35 67
Southern Utah 25 33 58
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPat Borders 19 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 7 1 2 1 1 3 2
pfErnie Goines 27 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 6 1 2 1 0 2 2
sfEdwin Merritt 27 3-8 2-4 1-2 3 4 3 1 0 0 1 9
sgJames Starling 30 4-11 2-4 0-2 0 4 1 2 2 0 3 10
pgJames Niblett 16 3-6 0-1 0-1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgThad Bishop 18 2-3 1-1 4-6 1 3 1 1 3 0 1 9
cWilliam McEvoy 18 2-3 0-0 4-4 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 8
sgMelvin Epps 17 2-4 0-1 0-0 1 6 0 2 0 0 3 4
sfReuben Kucharski 12 1-3 0-0 3-4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5
sgGreg Thompson 10 2-4 1-3 4-6 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 9
sgJames Yancey 6 0-2 0-2 3-4 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 21-50 6-18 19-29 10 38 11 13 8 2 17 67
Percentages   .420 .333 .655                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Riedel 20 1-2 0-0 1-3 2 8 2 1 0 0 3 3
pfMitchell Breeden 25 3-7 1-1 0-1 2 11 1 3 1 0 2 7
sfJames Cole 18 4-11 2-6 0-1 0 2 1 4 0 0 3 10
sgRussel Donnell 25 5-9 1-3 0-0 3 6 2 1 0 0 3 11
pgWillis Williams 27 1-3 0-2 0-0 1 1 5 1 0 0 4 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRobert Sanders 20 2-5 0-1 0-3 0 3 2 3 0 1 2 4
pfThomas Gregory 18 3-5 1-2 2-4 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 9
sfDavid Hendricks 18 3-8 2-4 0-2 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 8
cJames Copeland 13 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
sgKenneth Bowser 11 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 2
pgLarry Goetsch 5 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2
Totals 200 24-55 7-19 3-14 10 34 18 16 2 2 25 58
Percentages   .436 .368 .214                

WIU
32
11-26
2-8
8-11
4
15
5
5
4
1
9
10
9
7
2
20
35
10-24
4-10
11-18
6
23
6
8
4
1
8
8
7
2
3
18
67
21-50
6-18
19-29
10
38
11
13
8
2
17
18
16
9
5
38
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
SUU
25
9-21
4-8
3-9
4
17
6
10
0
1
13
4
0
4
5
15
33
15-34
3-11
0-5
6
17
12
6
2
1
12
16
4
7
6
10
58
24-55
7-19
3-14
10
34
18
16
2
2
25
20
4
11
11
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg James Starling Western Illinois
10 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fresh)
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Willis Williams (fresh)
 SG - Russel Donnell (fresh)
 SF - James Cole (fresh)
 PF - Mitchell Breeden (fresh)
 C - John Riedel (fresh)
 
20:00Southern UtahJohn Riedel wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) 
19:44Southern UtahA charge is called on James Cole - foul #1 on James Cole, team foul #10-0
19:30Western IllinoisJames Starling hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner0-0
19:28Southern UtahMitchell Breeden gets the rebound0-0
19:10Southern UtahJohn Riedel clanks a floater from the free throw line0-0
19:08Southern UtahThe offensive rebound goes to Russel Donnell0-0
18:49Southern UtahMitchell Breeden hits a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from James Cole0-2
18:38Western IllinoisJames Starling is hacked by Russel Donnell - foul #1 on Russel Donnell, team foul #20-2
18:25Western IllinoisJames Starling loses the ball out of bounds0-2
18:11Southern UtahJames Cole misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away0-2
18:09Western IllinoisJames Starling snags the defensive board0-2
17:49Western IllinoisJames Niblett knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing2-2
17:29Southern UtahJames Cole misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner2-2
17:27Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the defensive rebound2-2
17:05Western IllinoisWillis Williams is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #1 on Willis Williams, team foul #32-2
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Robert Sanders (PF), Thomas Gregory (C)
Mitchell Breeden, John Riedel
 
16:52Western IllinoisJames Niblett buries a jumper in the paint on a great pass from James Starling4-2
16:48Southern UtahJames Cole is fouled on the floor by James Starling - foul #1 on James Starling, team foul #14-2
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (PG), David Hendricks (SG), James Copeland (C)
Willis Williams, Russel Donnell, James Cole
 
16:34Southern UtahRobert Sanders misses badly on a jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by James Niblett - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #24-2
16:34Southern UtahRobert Sanders misses the 1st free throw4-2
16:34Southern UtahRobert Sanders misses the 2nd free throw4-2
16:34Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the defensive rebound4-2
16:05Western IllinoisJames Starling's fadeaway is rejected by James Copeland4-2
16:03Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt snags the offensive board4-2
15:49Western IllinoisPat Borders is whistled for a carry4-2
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG), Mitchell Breeden (PF), John Riedel (C)
Kenneth Bowser, Thomas Gregory, James Copeland
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh)
 C - William McEvoy (fresh)
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Willis Williams (fresh)
 SG - David Hendricks (fresh)
 SF - Robert Sanders (fresh)
 PF - Mitchell Breeden (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Riedel (fresh)
 
15:25Southern UtahDavid Hendricks is whistled for a carry4-2
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Russel Donnell (SG), James Cole (SF)
David Hendricks, Robert Sanders
 
15:05Western IllinoisMelvin Epps is whistled for traveling4-2
14:44Southern UtahJohn Riedel is called for a charge - foul #1 on John Riedel, team foul #44-2
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG)
James Niblett, James Starling
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
14:28Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the 3 from the left corner4-2
14:27Southern UtahJohn Riedel gets the rebound4-2
14:21Southern UtahMitchell Breeden's floater is tipped away by William McEvoy4-2
14:19Western IllinoisMelvin Epps pulls down the rebound4-2
14:00Western IllinoisGreg Thompson is fouled on the floor by John Riedel - foul #2 on John Riedel, team foul #54-2
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF), Pat Borders (C)
Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski, William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (PG), Robert Sanders (C)
Willis Williams, John Riedel
 
13:45Western IllinoisPat Borders is fouled on the floor by Robert Sanders - foul #1 on Robert Sanders, team foul #64-2
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Thomas Gregory (C)
Mitchell Breeden
 
13:21Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the jumper from close range and he's fouled by Kenneth Bowser - foul #1 on Kenneth Bowser, team foul #76-2
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
David Hendricks (SG), James Copeland (C)
Russel Donnell, James Cole
 
13:21Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the free throw6-2
13:21Southern UtahThe rebound goes to Robert Sanders6-2
13:04Southern UtahRobert Sanders is hacked by James Niblett - foul #2 on James Niblett, team foul #36-2
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG)
James Niblett
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
12:41Southern UtahThomas Gregory blows the dunk but he's hacked by Pat Borders - foul #1 on Pat Borders, team foul #46-2
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG)
Kenneth Bowser
 
12:41Southern UtahThomas Gregory misses the 1st free throw6-2
12:41Southern UtahThomas Gregory misses the 2nd free throw6-2
12:41Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the defensive rebound6-2
12:27Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner6-2
12:25Southern UtahThomas Gregory snags the defensive board6-2
12:19Southern UtahRobert Sanders comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line6-2
12:18Southern UtahJames Copeland pulls down the offensive rebound6-2
12:08Southern UtahThomas Gregory loses the dribble to Thad Bishop6-2
12:05Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt jams it on a nice dish by Thad Bishop8-2
11:42Southern UtahThad Bishop steals it from Robert Sanders8-2
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Willis Williams (fresh)
 SG - David Hendricks (fresh)
 SF - Robert Sanders (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Gregory (fresh)
 C - James Copeland (fresh)
 
11:32Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Edwin Merritt10-2
11:19Southern UtahThad Bishop is called for the reach on Willis Williams - foul #1 on Thad Bishop, team foul #510-2
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), William McEvoy (PF), Melvin Epps (C)
James Starling, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Russel Donnell (SG), James Cole (SF), Mitchell Breeden (PF)
David Hendricks, Thomas Gregory, James Copeland
 
11:06Southern UtahJames Cole hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing10-2
11:05Southern UtahRussel Donnell hits the follow up shot10-4
10:45Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the easy layup10-4
10:43Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to William McEvoy10-4
10:32Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Mitchell Breeden - foul #1 on Mitchell Breeden, team foul #810-4
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
Greg Thompson, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsSouthern Utah
James Copeland (C)
Robert Sanders
 
10:32Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy makes the 1st free throw11-4
10:32Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy makes the 2nd free throw12-4
10:14Southern UtahRussel Donnell misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing12-4
10:13Western IllinoisMelvin Epps snags the defensive board12-4
09:57Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy buries a fadeaway from close range14-4
09:40Southern UtahRussel Donnell loses the dribble to Thad Bishop14-4
09:15Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side14-4
09:13Southern UtahMitchell Breeden gets the rebound14-4
09:09Southern UtahJames Cole is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on James Cole, team foul #914-4
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF), Pat Borders (C)
Thad Bishop, Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski, William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (PG), David Hendricks (SF), Thomas Gregory (C)
Willis Williams, James Cole, James Copeland
 
08:48Western IllinoisGreg Thompson drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Ernie Goines17-4
08:36Southern UtahRussel Donnell misses the 3pt jumper from straight away17-4
08:34Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound17-4
08:25Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the easy layup17-4
08:24Western IllinoisPat Borders tips it home19-4
08:18Southern UtahKenneth Bowser hits a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Russel Donnell19-6
07:51Western IllinoisPat Borders is whistled for a carry19-6
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG)
James Starling
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Robert Sanders (SF), James Copeland (C)
Russel Donnell, Mitchell Breeden
 
07:30Southern UtahJames Copeland misses long on a runner from the baseline19-6
07:29Western IllinoisErnie Goines gets the rebound19-6
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Kenneth Bowser (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - David Hendricks (fresh)
 SF - Robert Sanders (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Gregory (fresh)
 C - James Copeland (fresh)
 
07:27Western IllinoisKenneth Bowser is called for the reach on Thad Bishop in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenneth Bowser, team foul #1019-6
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG)
Kenneth Bowser
 
07:27Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 1st free throw20-6
07:27Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 2nd free throw21-6
07:13Southern UtahRobert Sanders is hacked by Pat Borders - foul #2 on Pat Borders, team foul #621-6
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
06:53Southern UtahDavid Hendricks drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Willis Williams21-9
06:51Western IllinoisThad Bishop is whistled for a carry in the backcourt21-9
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF)
Edwin Merritt
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
06:42Southern UtahDavid Hendricks misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner21-9
06:41Western IllinoisMelvin Epps grabs the board21-9
06:20Western IllinoisThad Bishop buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane23-9
06:02Southern UtahThomas Gregory knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Robert Sanders23-12
05:39Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner23-12
05:38Western IllinoisThad Bishop pulls down the offensive rebound23-12
05:16Western IllinoisThad Bishop hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Greg Thompson26-12
04:57Southern UtahRobert Sanders loses the ball out of bounds26-12
SubsWestern Illinois
James Yancey (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Ernie Goines
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Larry Goetsch (PG), Russel Donnell (SG), Mitchell Breeden (PF)
Willis Williams, Thomas Gregory, James Copeland
 
04:41Western IllinoisJames Starling misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side26-12
04:40Southern UtahThe rebound goes to Russel Donnell26-12
04:35Southern UtahMitchell Breeden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds26-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Reuben Kucharski (PF)
William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
04:21Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski misses short on a jumper near the basket26-12
04:20Southern UtahMitchell Breeden pulls down the rebound26-12
04:15Southern UtahMitchell Breeden comes up short on the shot from the right side26-12
04:14Southern UtahMitchell Breeden misses the tip26-12
04:13Western IllinoisMelvin Epps gets the rebound26-12
04:06Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski misses the floater from the right side26-12
04:04Southern UtahThe rebound goes to Russel Donnell26-12
03:59Southern UtahDavid Hendricks drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Mitchell Breeden26-15
03:41Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane26-15
03:40Southern UtahRobert Sanders pulls down the rebound26-15
03:13Southern UtahRussel Donnell knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane26-17
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Yancey (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh)
 C - Melvin Epps (fairly fresh)
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Larry Goetsch (fresh)
 SG - Russel Donnell (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - David Hendricks (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Mitchell Breeden (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Robert Sanders (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
02:52Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski is fouled on the floor by David Hendricks - foul #1 on David Hendricks, team foul #1126-17
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Ernie Goines (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Yancey, Edwin Merritt, Melvin Epps
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG), James Cole (SF), John Riedel (C)
Larry Goetsch, David Hendricks, Robert Sanders
 
02:52Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski makes the 1st free throw27-17
02:52Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski misses the 2nd free throw27-17
02:52Southern UtahJames Cole grabs the board27-17
02:46Southern UtahJohn Riedel comes up short on the jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Pat Borders - foul #3 on Pat Borders, team foul #727-17
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
02:46Southern UtahJohn Riedel misses the 1st free throw27-17
02:46Southern UtahJohn Riedel makes the 2nd free throw27-18
02:31Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing27-18
02:30Southern UtahMitchell Breeden pulls down the rebound27-18
02:24Southern UtahWilliam McEvoy steals the ball from Mitchell Breeden27-18
02:07Western IllinoisJames Cole is called for the reach on Reuben Kucharski - foul #3 on James Cole, team foul #1227-18
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (SG), Thomas Gregory (SF)
Russel Donnell, James Cole
 
02:07Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski makes the 1st free throw28-18
02:07Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski makes the 2nd free throw29-18
01:42Southern UtahMitchell Breeden hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Willis Williams29-21
01:18Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side29-21
01:16Southern UtahJohn Riedel snags the defensive board29-21
00:52Southern UtahJames Niblett is called for the reach on Thomas Gregory - foul #3 on James Niblett, team foul #829-21
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Melvin Epps (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Reuben Kucharski, William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Larry Goetsch (SG), Robert Sanders (SF)
Willis Williams, Mitchell Breeden
 
00:52Southern UtahThomas Gregory makes the 1st free throw29-22
00:52Southern UtahThomas Gregory makes the 2nd free throw29-23
00:35Western IllinoisMelvin Epps hits a pull-up jumper from the left side31-23
00:12Southern UtahJohn Riedel is hacked by Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #931-23
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Russel Donnell (SG), David Hendricks (SF), Mitchell Breeden (PF)
Larry Goetsch, Robert Sanders, Thomas Gregory
 
00:12Southern UtahJohn Riedel misses the 1st free throw31-23
00:12Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the defensive rebound31-23
00:05Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses long on a jumper from the left side but the foul's on Kenneth Bowser - foul #3 on Kenneth Bowser, team foul #1331-23
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Larry Goetsch (PG), James Copeland (C)
Kenneth Bowser, John Riedel
 
00:05Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 1st free throw32-23
00:05Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses the 2nd free throw32-23
00:05Southern UtahMitchell Breeden pulls down the rebound32-23
00:01Southern UtahLarry Goetsch drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side32-25
00:00Western IllinoisGreg Thompson comes up short on the fullcourt shot32-25
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Willis Williams (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Russel Donnell (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Sanders (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Mitchell Breeden (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - John Riedel (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt inbounds the ball32-25
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-1) 
19:42Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing32-25
19:41Southern UtahThe rebound goes to John Riedel32-25
19:36Southern UtahRussel Donnell connects on the runner from the left block on a nice dish by Willis Williams32-27
19:22Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is fouled on the floor by Mitchell Breeden - foul #2 on Mitchell Breeden, team foul #132-27
19:11Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing32-27
19:10Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Edwin Merritt32-27
18:53Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses long on a floater from the free throw line32-27
18:51Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses the tip32-27
18:50Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Edwin Merritt32-27
18:42Western IllinoisErnie Goines misses the floater near the basket32-27
18:40Southern UtahMitchell Breeden gets the rebound32-27
18:17Southern UtahWillis Williams makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Sanders32-29
17:57Western IllinoisJames Starling throws a bad pass out of bounds32-29
17:37Southern UtahRobert Sanders can't connect on a shot in the paint32-29
17:36Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ernie Goines32-29
17:08Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt can't connect on a jump hook in the lane32-29
17:06Southern UtahMitchell Breeden gets the rebound32-29
17:02Southern UtahRobert Sanders lays it up and in on a nice dish by Willis Williams32-31
16:40Western IllinoisErnie Goines misses the 3 pointer from the left corner32-31
16:38Southern UtahRobert Sanders gets the rebound32-31
16:33Southern UtahRobert Sanders throws a bad pass out of bounds32-31
SubsWestern Illinois
James Yancey (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Reuben Kucharski (PF), Melvin Epps (C)
Thad Bishop, James Starling, Ernie Goines, William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Larry Goetsch (PG), David Hendricks (SF), Thomas Gregory (PF), James Copeland (C)
Willis Williams, Robert Sanders, Mitchell Breeden, John Riedel
 
16:12Western IllinoisJames Yancey misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Larry Goetsch - foul #1 on Larry Goetsch, team foul #232-31
16:12Western IllinoisJames Yancey misses the 1st free throw32-31
16:12Western IllinoisJames Yancey makes the 2nd free throw33-31
15:56Southern UtahThomas Gregory buries a shot from the left wing on a great pass from David Hendricks33-33
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Yancey (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Melvin Epps (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Larry Goetsch (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Russel Donnell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - David Hendricks (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Thomas Gregory (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - James Copeland (fresh)
 
15:40Western IllinoisJames Yancey comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing33-33
15:38Western IllinoisGreg Thompson tips it back up and in35-33
15:33Southern UtahRussel Donnell can't connect on a shot from the left wing35-33
15:31Southern UtahThe offensive rebound goes to Larry Goetsch35-33
15:12Southern UtahDavid Hendricks can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing35-33
15:11Western IllinoisGreg Thompson grabs the defensive rebound35-33
14:57Western IllinoisJames Yancey hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Larry Goetsch - foul #2 on Larry Goetsch, team foul #335-33
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Pat Borders (C)
Greg Thompson, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG), James Cole (SF)
Larry Goetsch, Russel Donnell
 
14:57Western IllinoisJames Yancey makes the 1st free throw36-33
14:57Western IllinoisJames Yancey makes the 2nd free throw37-33
14:37Southern UtahDavid Hendricks misses long on a jumper from the right block37-33
14:35Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski snags the defensive board37-33
14:16Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski drills a floater from the right block on a nice dish by James Yancey39-33
14:11Southern UtahDavid Hendricks hits a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by James Copeland39-35
13:53Western IllinoisJames Yancey clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away39-35
13:51Western IllinoisPat Borders can't tip it in39-35
13:49Southern UtahJames Cole snags the defensive board39-35
13:37Southern UtahThomas Gregory hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away39-35
13:36Western IllinoisJames Yancey snags the defensive board39-35
13:17Western IllinoisMelvin Epps lays it up and in set up by James Yancey41-35
12:59Southern UtahDavid Hendricks misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing41-35
12:58Western IllinoisMelvin Epps grabs the defensive rebound41-35
12:43Western IllinoisThomas Gregory is called for the reach on James Starling - foul #1 on Thomas Gregory, team foul #441-35
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF), William McEvoy (C)
James Yancey, Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski, Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (PG), Larry Goetsch (SG), Mitchell Breeden (PF), John Riedel (C)
Willis Williams, David Hendricks, Thomas Gregory, James Copeland
 
12:33Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt's pass is off the mark and out of bounds41-35
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSouthern Utah
Robert Sanders (SF)
James Cole
 
12:21Southern UtahKenneth Bowser is called for traveling41-35
11:58Western IllinoisJames Starling's floater is knocked away by Robert Sanders41-35
11:56Southern UtahJohn Riedel gets the rebound41-35
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Kenneth Bowser (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Larry Goetsch (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Robert Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mitchell Breeden (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb.
 C - John Riedel (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:51Southern UtahRobert Sanders buries a driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Kenneth Bowser and he's hacked by James Starling - foul #2 on James Starling, team foul #141-37
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG)
James Starling
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Russel Donnell (SG)
Larry Goetsch
 
11:51Southern UtahRobert Sanders misses the free throw41-37
11:51Western IllinoisThad Bishop grabs the defensive rebound41-37
11:34Western IllinoisThad Bishop blows the layup but he's fouled by Russel Donnell - foul #2 on Russel Donnell, team foul #541-37
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
James Cole (SF)
Robert Sanders
 
11:34Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses the 1st free throw41-37
11:34Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 2nd free throw42-37
11:15Southern UtahJames Cole lays it up and in on a nice dish by Kenneth Bowser42-39
10:58Western IllinoisMitchell Breeden picks off the pass by Ernie Goines42-39
10:42Southern UtahJames Cole is hacked by Ernie Goines - foul #1 on Ernie Goines, team foul #242-39
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Melvin Epps (SF)
Thad Bishop, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG)
Kenneth Bowser
 
10:20Southern UtahRussel Donnell is fouled on the floor by James Starling - foul #3 on James Starling, team foul #342-39
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (SG), David Hendricks (SF), Robert Sanders (PF)
Russel Donnell, James Cole, Mitchell Breeden
 
10:13Southern UtahKenneth Bowser comes up short on the floater from the left wing42-39
10:11Southern UtahWillis Williams grabs the offensive rebound42-39
09:49Southern UtahDavid Hendricks misses long on a fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Melvin Epps - foul #1 on Melvin Epps, team foul #442-39
SubsWestern Illinois
Reuben Kucharski (PF)
Ernie Goines
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Thomas Gregory (PF), James Copeland (C)
Kenneth Bowser, John Riedel
 
09:49Southern UtahDavid Hendricks misses the 1st free throw42-39
09:49Southern UtahDavid Hendricks misses the 2nd free throw42-39
09:49Western IllinoisJames Starling pulls down the rebound42-39
09:34Western IllinoisJames Starling is hacked by Robert Sanders - foul #2 on Robert Sanders, team foul #642-39
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG)
James Niblett
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
09:14Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy buries a jumper from the right block44-39
09:06Southern UtahThomas Gregory hits a fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from David Hendricks44-41
08:47Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy can't connect on a shot in the paint but he's hacked by James Copeland - foul #1 on James Copeland, team foul #744-41
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), Pat Borders (C)
Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Russel Donnell (SG), James Cole (SF), Mitchell Breeden (PF)
David Hendricks, Thomas Gregory, James Copeland
 
08:47Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy makes the 1st free throw45-41
08:47Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy makes the 2nd free throw46-41
08:27Southern UtahJames Cole can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side46-41
08:25Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the defensive rebound46-41
08:05Western IllinoisJames Starling knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Edwin Merritt49-41
07:59Southern UtahJames Cole is fouled on the floor by William McEvoy - foul #1 on William McEvoy, team foul #549-41
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Ernie Goines (PF)
James Starling, William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (PG), John Riedel (C)
Willis Williams, Robert Sanders
 
07:44Southern UtahMitchell Breeden loses the dribble to Pat Borders49-41
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Kenneth Bowser (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Russel Donnell (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Mitchell Breeden (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb.
 C - John Riedel (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:31Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing49-41
07:29Southern UtahJohn Riedel pulls down the rebound49-41
07:22Southern UtahKenneth Bowser's floater is knocked away by Pat Borders49-41
07:20Southern UtahRussel Donnell tips it home49-43
07:06Western IllinoisJames Niblett throws a bad pass out of bounds49-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (C)
Pat Borders
 
SubsSouthern Utah
David Hendricks (SG)
Russel Donnell
 
06:47Southern UtahDavid Hendricks clanks a turnaround from close range49-43
06:46Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Thad Bishop49-43
06:32Western IllinoisErnie Goines scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Edwin Merritt51-43
06:11Southern UtahMitchell Breeden makes the jump hook in the lane and he's hacked by Melvin Epps - foul #2 on Melvin Epps, team foul #651-45
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), William McEvoy (C)
Thad Bishop, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG), Robert Sanders (SF), Thomas Gregory (C)
Kenneth Bowser, James Cole, John Riedel
 
06:11Southern UtahMitchell Breeden misses the free throw51-45
06:11Western IllinoisJames Starling grabs the defensive rebound51-45
05:54Western IllinoisThomas Gregory steals the ball from Melvin Epps51-45
05:29Southern UtahMitchell Breeden misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline51-45
05:28Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy snags the defensive board51-45
05:03Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the driving attempt from the baseline51-45
05:02Western IllinoisMelvin Epps pulls down the offensive rebound51-45
04:57Western IllinoisJames Niblett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds51-45
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, Melvin Epps, Ernie Goines
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Russel Donnell (SG), John Riedel (C)
David Hendricks, Mitchell Breeden
 
04:36Southern UtahRobert Sanders misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner51-45
04:34Southern UtahJohn Riedel hits the follow up shot51-47
04:16Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing54-47
03:56Southern UtahWillis Williams misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner54-47
03:54Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to William McEvoy54-47
03:49Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 3 from the left corner set up by William McEvoy57-47
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:35Southern UtahThomas Gregory misses the driving attempt in the lane57-47
03:33Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Pat Borders57-47
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - William McEvoy (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupSouthern Utah
 PG - Willis Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Russel Donnell (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Sanders (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Thomas Gregory (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 C - John Riedel (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb.
 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:19Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy throws a bad pass out of bounds57-47
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
Thad Bishop, Edwin Merritt, William McEvoy
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Kenneth Bowser (PG), James Cole (SF), David Hendricks (PF), James Copeland (C)
Willis Williams, Robert Sanders, Thomas Gregory, John Riedel
 
03:09Southern UtahJames Cole connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Russel Donnell and the foul's on Melvin Epps - foul #3 on Melvin Epps, team foul #757-49
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Ernie Goines (PF)
James Starling, Reuben Kucharski
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
03:09Southern UtahJames Cole misses the free throw57-49
03:09Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the defensive rebound57-49
02:49Western IllinoisErnie Goines is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Ernie Goines, team foul #857-49
02:46Southern UtahSouthern Utah calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)57-49
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps
 
SubsSouthern Utah
Willis Williams (PG), Mitchell Breeden (PF), John Riedel (C)
Kenneth Bowser, David Hendricks, James Copeland
 
02:40Southern UtahErnie Goines steals it from Willis Williams57-49
02:22Western IllinoisJames Starling scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing60-49
02:17Southern UtahRussel Donnell can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing60-49
02:16Southern UtahMitchell Breeden grabs the offensive rebound60-49
02:05Southern UtahJames Cole drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by John Riedel60-52
01:50Western IllinoisPat Borders misses the 3 from the left wing60-52
01:49Southern UtahMitchell Breeden snags the defensive board60-52
01:43Southern UtahJames Cole can't connect on a fadeaway in the lane60-52
01:41Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound60-52
01:18Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Pat Borders62-52
01:04Southern UtahJames Cole makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Riedel62-55
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:57Western IllinoisJohn Riedel is called for the reach on Edwin Merritt - foul #3 on John Riedel, team foul #862-55
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (PG)
James Niblett
 
SubsSouthern Utah 
00:57Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 1st free throw63-55
00:57Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 2nd free throw63-55
00:57Southern UtahRussel Donnell grabs the defensive rebound63-55
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:49Southern UtahJames Starling steals the ball from James Cole63-55
00:47Western IllinoisGreg Thompson is hacked by Willis Williams in the backcourt - foul #2 on Willis Williams, team foul #963-55
00:47Western IllinoisGreg Thompson makes the 1st free throw64-55
00:47Western IllinoisGreg Thompson makes the 2nd free throw65-55
00:41Southern UtahRussel Donnell scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Willis Williams65-58
00:38Western IllinoisGreg Thompson is hacked by Willis Williams in the backcourt - foul #3 on Willis Williams, team foul #1065-58
00:38Western IllinoisGreg Thompson makes the 1st free throw66-58
00:38Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses the 2nd free throw66-58
00:38Southern UtahJohn Riedel grabs the defensive rebound66-58
00:32Southern UtahJames Cole misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing66-58
00:31Western IllinoisJames Starling gets the rebound66-58
00:29Western IllinoisJames Starling is hacked by Russel Donnell in the backcourt - foul #3 on Russel Donnell, team foul #1166-58
00:29Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the 1st free throw66-58
00:29Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the 2nd free throw66-58
00:29Southern UtahThe rebound goes to Mitchell Breeden66-58
00:22Southern UtahJames Cole misses the 3pt shot from the right wing66-58
00:20Southern UtahThe offensive rebound goes to John Riedel66-58
00:18Southern UtahJames Starling steals the ball from James Cole66-58
00:16Western IllinoisGreg Thompson is fouled in the backcourt by Willis Williams - foul #4 on Willis Williams, team foul #1266-58
00:16Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses the 1st free throw66-58
00:16Western IllinoisGreg Thompson makes the 2nd free throw67-58
00:08Southern UtahWillis Williams comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing67-58
00:07Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the board67-58
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern UtahSouthern Utah is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00Western IllinoisGreg Thompson runs out the clock67-58