#663399 #892020
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Smith
Western Illinois Sim AI
Santa Clara suns_fan13
Final -
 9/30/2026
55
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 31 24 55
Santa Clara 34 31 65
65
Western Illinois (9-18, 5-11)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPat Borders 26 2-4 0-2 2-2 2 5 0 2 1 3 0 6
pfErnie Goines 26 3-5 0-1 1-2 4 6 0 3 0 2 1 7
sfEdwin Merritt 27 5-11 1-4 1-2 1 6 1 2 0 0 0 12
sgJames Starling 29 1-4 1-4 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 0 2 3
pgJames Niblett 29 4-7 1-2 2-2 1 2 2 2 1 0 2 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMelvin Epps 16 1-5 0-2 2-2 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 4
cWilliam McEvoy 15 2-6 0-1 0-0 1 4 1 1 0 1 0 4
pgThad Bishop 13 1-3 0-2 2-2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 4
sfReuben Kucharski 9 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 1 0 0 4 2
sgGreg Thompson 8 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 2
sgJames Yancey 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 21-49 3-18 10-12 10 30 8 15 3 6 19 55
Percentages   .429 .167 .833                

Santa Clara (22-8, 12-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJacob Long 24 3-4 0-0 0-0 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 6
pfAnthony Clubb 24 3-7 0-0 5-5 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 11
sfKitwana Azim 23 2-4 1-1 4-6 0 2 3 1 0 1 3 9
sgMarvin Mitchell 24 3-4 0-1 0-2 1 2 4 1 2 0 2 6
pgJoel Goldman 27 5-13 4-9 0-1 2 5 3 1 4 0 2 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgMichael Benner 21 2-6 1-2 1-1 1 1 4 3 1 0 4 6
cKorey Harrill 17 4-8 0-1 1-3 3 5 1 1 0 0 1 9
cKenneth Gipson 14 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 1 1 1 3 0
pfCarl McPhetridge 14 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0
sgGregory Cole 8 1-2 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4
pgChris Wright 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 23-51 6-14 13-20 12 30 16 11 9 4 15 65
Percentages   .451 .429 .650                

WIU
31
10-22
3-8
8-8
4
13
2
8
2
5
7
10
4
2
5
6
24
11-27
0-10
2-4
6
17
6
7
1
1
12
12
6
4
0
10
55
21-49
3-18
10-12
10
30
8
15
3
6
19
22
10
6
5
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
SCU
34
12-26
3-6
7-8
6
13
7
5
4
1
8
14
8
8
4
9
31
11-25
3-8
6-12
6
17
9
6
5
3
7
12
11
5
12
10
65
23-51
6-14
13-20
12
30
16
11
9
4
15
26
19
13
16
19
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Joel Goldman Santa Clara
14 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 4 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fresh)
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fresh)
 SG - Marvin Mitchell (fresh)
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fresh)
 C - Jacob Long (fresh)
 
20:00Western IllinoisPat Borders wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) 
19:43Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on a shot from the right wing0-0
19:41Santa ClaraJacob Long snags the defensive board0-0
19:36Santa ClaraPat Borders denies the turnaround by Kitwana Azim0-0
19:34Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:17Western IllinoisJoel Goldman is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #1 on Joel Goldman, team foul #10-0
18:57Western IllinoisThe jumper by Edwin Merritt is denied by Kitwana Azim0-0
18:55Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the offensive board0-0
18:33Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses long on a shot from the free throw line0-0
18:32Western IllinoisJames Starling pulls down the offensive rebound0-0
18:08Western IllinoisPat Borders's pass is intercepted by Anthony Clubb0-0
17:46Santa ClaraJacob Long lays it in set up by Marvin Mitchell0-2
17:28Western IllinoisJames Starling can't connect on a 3 from the left corner0-2
17:26Western IllinoisErnie Goines tips it back up and in2-2
17:21Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell drills a jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from Kitwana Azim2-4
17:15Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt comes up short on the floater from the free throw line2-4
17:13Santa ClaraJoel Goldman pulls down the rebound2-4
16:56Santa ClaraJoel Goldman clanks a 3 pointer from straight away2-4
16:54Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ernie Goines2-4
16:34Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt connects on the shot from the right side set up by James Starling4-4
16:13Santa ClaraJoel Goldman clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing4-4
16:12Santa ClaraJacob Long tips it back up and in4-6
15:49Western IllinoisPat Borders hits a driving attempt from the baseline6-6
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fresh)
 SG - Marvin Mitchell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fairly fresh)
 C - Jacob Long (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:28Santa ClaraJoel Goldman makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Marvin Mitchell6-9
15:17Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt buries a turnaround in the paint8-9
14:55Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line8-9
14:53Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt snags the defensive board8-9
14:49Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a wide open 3pt shot from the right corner11-9
14:31Santa ClaraJoel Goldman hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Jacob Long11-12
14:14Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Joel Goldman - foul #2 on Joel Goldman, team foul #211-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), William McEvoy (C)
James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara
Michael Benner (PG), Gregory Cole (SG), Carl McPhetridge (SF), Korey Harrill (PF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Joel Goldman, Marvin Mitchell, Kitwana Azim, Anthony Clubb, Jacob Long
 
14:14Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 1st free throw12-12
14:14Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw13-12
13:53Santa ClaraKorey Harrill misses long on a jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by Reuben Kucharski - foul #1 on Reuben Kucharski, team foul #113-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
James Niblett
 
SubsSanta Clara 
13:53Santa ClaraKorey Harrill makes the 1st free throw13-13
13:53Santa ClaraKorey Harrill misses the 2nd free throw13-13
13:53Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to William McEvoy13-13
13:29Western IllinoisGreg Thompson hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range13-13
13:27Santa ClaraKenneth Gipson grabs the defensive rebound13-13
13:12Santa ClaraGregory Cole misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #1 on Greg Thompson, team foul #213-13
13:12Santa ClaraGregory Cole makes the 1st free throw13-14
13:12Santa ClaraGregory Cole makes the 2nd free throw13-15
12:52Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing13-15
12:50Santa ClaraThe rebound goes to Korey Harrill13-15
12:31Santa ClaraReuben Kucharski is called for the reach on Michael Benner - foul #2 on Reuben Kucharski, team foul #313-15
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Ernie Goines (PF)
Greg Thompson, Reuben Kucharski
 
SubsSanta Clara 
12:15Santa ClaraGregory Cole loses the ball out of bounds13-15
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
Thad Bishop, Melvin Epps
 
SubsSanta Clara
Kitwana Azim (SF)
Kenneth Gipson
 
11:59Western IllinoisKitwana Azim is called for the reach on Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Kitwana Azim, team foul #313-15
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG)
Gregory Cole
 
11:44Western IllinoisKitwana Azim is called for the reach on Edwin Merritt - foul #2 on Kitwana Azim, team foul #413-15
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSanta Clara
Chris Wright (SF), Jacob Long (C)
Kitwana Azim, Carl McPhetridge
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Michael Benner (fresh)
 SG - Marvin Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Chris Wright (fresh)
 PF - Korey Harrill (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Jacob Long (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:34Western IllinoisJames Starling misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing13-15
11:33Santa ClaraKorey Harrill grabs the board13-15
11:12Santa ClaraJacob Long buries a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Michael Benner13-17
10:56Western IllinoisMarvin Mitchell steals it from Ernie Goines13-17
10:52Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell banks in the layup13-19
10:34Western IllinoisPat Borders loses the dribble to Marvin Mitchell13-19
10:23Santa ClaraMichael Benner is whistled for traveling13-19
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), William McEvoy (PF)
James Niblett, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines
 
SubsSanta Clara
Gregory Cole (SG), Carl McPhetridge (SF), Anthony Clubb (PF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Marvin Mitchell, Chris Wright, Korey Harrill, Jacob Long
 
10:02Western IllinoisThad Bishop clanks a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Michael Benner - foul #1 on Michael Benner, team foul #513-19
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
James Starling
 
SubsSanta Clara 
10:02Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 1st free throw14-19
10:02Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 2nd free throw15-19
09:47Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge's pass is off the mark and out of bounds15-19
SubsWestern Illinois
Ernie Goines (PF)
Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara 
09:23Western IllinoisErnie Goines misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away15-19
09:22Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge grabs the defensive rebound15-19
09:05Santa ClaraGreg Thompson steals it from Anthony Clubb15-19
08:43Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side15-19
08:41Western IllinoisErnie Goines pulls down the offensive rebound15-19
08:21Western IllinoisThad Bishop throws a bad pass out of bounds15-19
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Jacob Long (C)
Carl McPhetridge, Kenneth Gipson
 
08:13Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb hits the finger roll15-21
07:57Western IllinoisJames Starling hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing18-21
07:35Santa ClaraGregory Cole hits a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Michael Benner18-23
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Melvin Epps (fairly fresh)
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Michael Benner (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Marvin Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Gregory Cole (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Jacob Long (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:29Western IllinoisMelvin Epps's pass is off the mark and out of bounds18-23
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
Melvin Epps
 
SubsSanta Clara
Chris Wright (PG), Carl McPhetridge (SF), Korey Harrill (PF)
Michael Benner, Gregory Cole, Anthony Clubb
 
07:10Santa ClaraKorey Harrill is fouled on the floor by James Niblett - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #418-23
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (PF)
Ernie Goines
 
SubsSanta Clara 
06:56Santa ClaraThe pull-up jumper by Korey Harrill is blocked by Pat Borders18-23
06:54Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy grabs the board18-23
06:48Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses the driving attempt from the baseline18-23
06:46Santa ClaraJacob Long grabs the defensive rebound18-23
06:36Santa ClaraJames Niblett steals the ball from Korey Harrill18-23
06:31Western IllinoisJames Niblett lays it in20-23
06:08Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge misses short on a driving attempt from the left block20-23
06:06Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell pulls down the offensive rebound20-23
05:56Santa ClaraKorey Harrill drills a floater near the basket20-25
05:36Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy hits the finger roll22-25
05:19Santa ClaraThe short jumper by Korey Harrill is denied by William McEvoy22-25
05:17Santa ClaraKorey Harrill hits the follow up shot22-27
05:03Western IllinoisJames Starling is fouled on the floor by Marvin Mitchell - foul #1 on Marvin Mitchell, team foul #622-27
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Ernie Goines (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara
Michael Benner (PG), Gregory Cole (SF), Anthony Clubb (PF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Chris Wright, Carl McPhetridge, Korey Harrill, Jacob Long
 
04:46Western IllinoisMelvin Epps is hacked by Marvin Mitchell - foul #2 on Marvin Mitchell, team foul #722-27
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSanta Clara
Carl McPhetridge (SF)
Marvin Mitchell
 
04:46Western IllinoisMelvin Epps makes the 1st free throw23-27
04:46Western IllinoisMelvin Epps makes the 2nd free throw24-27
04:35Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge is hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #2 on Greg Thompson, team foul #524-27
SubsWestern Illinois
James Yancey (PG)
Greg Thompson
 
SubsSanta Clara 
04:19Santa ClaraGregory Cole's floater is knocked away by Ernie Goines24-27
04:17Santa ClaraKenneth Gipson misses the tip24-27
04:15Western IllinoisMelvin Epps pulls down the rebound24-27
03:54Western IllinoisMichael Benner is called for the reach on Pat Borders - foul #2 on Michael Benner, team foul #824-27
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
James Yancey, Thad Bishop, Ernie Goines
 
SubsSanta Clara
Joel Goldman (PG), Kitwana Azim (SF)
Gregory Cole, Carl McPhetridge
 
03:54Western IllinoisPat Borders makes the 1st free throw25-27
03:54Western IllinoisPat Borders makes the 2nd free throw26-27
03:30Santa ClaraJoel Goldman can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away26-27
03:29Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to James Starling26-27
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Michael Benner (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Kenneth Gipson (fresh) 2 reb.
 
03:17Western IllinoisKenneth Gipson steps in front of the Reuben Kucharski pass26-27
03:01Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb misses badly on a floater from the right wing26-27
02:59Santa ClaraKenneth Gipson pulls down the offensive rebound26-27
02:42Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb misses the driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Reuben Kucharski - foul #3 on Reuben Kucharski, team foul #626-27
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), William McEvoy (PF)
Reuben Kucharski, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Korey Harrill (C)
Michael Benner, Kenneth Gipson
 
02:42Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb makes the 1st free throw26-28
02:42Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb makes the 2nd free throw26-29
02:31Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from James Starling29-29
02:08Santa ClaraKitwana Azim hits a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Korey Harrill29-32
01:47Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt connects on the jumpshot from the left wing31-32
01:21Santa ClaraKitwana Azim can't connect on a turnaround near the basket but he's hacked by Melvin Epps - foul #1 on Melvin Epps, team foul #731-32
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Ernie Goines (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Melvin Epps
 
SubsSanta Clara
Michael Benner (SG), Jacob Long (C)
Marvin Mitchell, Anthony Clubb
 
01:21Santa ClaraKitwana Azim makes the 1st free throw31-33
01:21Santa ClaraKitwana Azim makes the 2nd free throw31-34
01:05Western IllinoisGreg Thompson throws a bad pass out of bounds31-34
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara
Gregory Cole (SF)
Kitwana Azim
 
00:57Santa ClaraJoel Goldman hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing31-34
00:56Santa ClaraKorey Harrill grabs the offensive rebound31-34
00:41Santa ClaraMichael Benner misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane31-34
00:40Western IllinoisErnie Goines snags the defensive board31-34
00:14Western IllinoisErnie Goines is whistled for traveling31-34
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson
 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Carl McPhetridge (SF)
Michael Benner, Gregory Cole
 
00:03Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge's fadeaway is rejected by Pat Borders31-34
00:02Western IllinoisPat Borders snags the defensive board31-34
00:00Western IllinoisPat Borders can't connect on a fullcourt shot31-34
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 3 blk.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Marvin Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Jacob Long (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Santa ClaraKitwana Azim inbounds the ball31-34
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) 
19:39Santa ClaraJoel Goldman misses the 3pt shot from the left wing31-34
19:37Santa ClaraJacob Long misses the tip31-34
19:35Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb grabs the offensive board31-34
19:13Santa ClaraKitwana Azim loses the dribble to Pat Borders31-34
18:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines throws a bad pass out of bounds31-34
18:40Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb connects on the fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Joel Goldman31-36
18:24Western IllinoisJoel Goldman steals the ball from James Niblett31-36
18:20Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell hits the finger roll set up by Joel Goldman31-38
18:06Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt lays it up and in33-38
17:52Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell is hacked by James Starling - foul #1 on James Starling, team foul #133-38
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSanta Clara
Korey Harrill (PF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Anthony Clubb, Jacob Long
 
17:34Santa ClaraKorey Harrill knocks in the floater from the baseline set up by Marvin Mitchell33-40
17:16Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses short on a 3 from the left corner33-40
17:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett grabs the offensive board33-40
17:01Western IllinoisJames Starling comes up short on the 3 from straight away33-40
16:59Santa ClaraKitwana Azim grabs the defensive rebound33-40
16:33Santa ClaraKenneth Gipson double dribbles33-40
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), William McEvoy (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara
Michael Benner (SG), Carl McPhetridge (SF), Anthony Clubb (PF), Jacob Long (C)
Marvin Mitchell, Kitwana Azim, Korey Harrill, Kenneth Gipson
 
16:15Western IllinoisThad Bishop buries a fadeaway in the paint set up by William McEvoy35-40
16:13Santa ClaraJoel Goldman is hacked by Greg Thompson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Greg Thompson, team foul #235-40
SubsWestern Illinois
James Yancey (PG)
Greg Thompson
 
SubsSanta Clara 
16:00Santa ClaraJoel Goldman hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Michael Benner35-43
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Yancey (fresh)
 SG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Benner (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Carl McPhetridge (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Jacob Long (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:39Western IllinoisJacob Long blocks the jumper by Melvin Epps35-43
15:37Western IllinoisErnie Goines tips it back up and in37-43
15:17Santa ClaraMichael Benner double dribbles37-43
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
James Yancey, Thad Bishop, Ernie Goines
 
SubsSanta Clara 
15:00Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the floater from the left side37-43
14:58Santa ClaraJoel Goldman snags the defensive board37-43
14:31Santa ClaraMichael Benner misses badly on a jumper from the left side37-43
14:30Santa ClaraJoel Goldman snags the offensive board37-43
14:25Santa ClaraJoel Goldman loses the ball out of bounds37-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), Pat Borders (C)
Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski
 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Kitwana Azim (SF), Korey Harrill (PF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Michael Benner, Carl McPhetridge, Anthony Clubb, Jacob Long
 
14:04Western IllinoisJames Niblett knocks in the jumper near the basket set up by Edwin Merritt39-43
13:46Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell is fouled on the floor by James Starling - foul #2 on James Starling, team foul #339-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Reuben Kucharski (PF)
William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara 
13:27Santa ClaraJoel Goldman misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing39-43
13:25Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt pulls down the rebound39-43
13:02Western IllinoisPat Borders is hacked by Kenneth Gipson - foul #1 on Kenneth Gipson, team foul #139-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG), Melvin Epps (C)
James Starling, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara 
12:48Western IllinoisMelvin Epps drills a floater from the left block set up by James Niblett41-43
12:29Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell is whistled for a carry41-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Ernie Goines (PF)
James Niblett, Reuben Kucharski
 
SubsSanta Clara
Michael Benner (SG), Anthony Clubb (PF), Jacob Long (C)
Marvin Mitchell, Korey Harrill, Kenneth Gipson
 
12:13Western IllinoisThad Bishop can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing41-43
12:12Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb pulls down the rebound41-43
12:08Santa ClaraJoel Goldman knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Michael Benner41-46
11:49Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt's pass is intercepted by Joel Goldman41-46
11:46Santa ClaraJoel Goldman lays it up and in41-48
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pf.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Melvin Epps (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (tiring) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Benner (fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Jacob Long (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:40Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt loses the dribble to Michael Benner41-48
11:37Santa ClaraGreg Thompson is called for the reach on Joel Goldman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Greg Thompson, team foul #441-48
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Pat Borders (C)
Greg Thompson, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsSanta Clara
Gregory Cole (SG), Carl McPhetridge (SF)
Joel Goldman, Kitwana Azim
 
11:24Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb hits a shot from the right wing and he's hacked by Thad Bishop - foul #1 on Thad Bishop, team foul #541-50
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG)
Thad Bishop
 
SubsSanta Clara 
11:24Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb makes the free throw41-51
11:09Western IllinoisMichael Benner is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #3 on Michael Benner, team foul #241-51
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Korey Harrill (PF)
Gregory Cole, Anthony Clubb
 
10:54Western IllinoisErnie Goines hits a wide open floater from close range on a nice dish by James Starling43-51
10:34Santa ClaraMichael Benner can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing43-51
10:32Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Melvin Epps43-51
10:16Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on an open 3 from the left corner43-51
10:14Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge snags the defensive board43-51
10:11Santa ClaraMichael Benner is called for traveling in the backcourt43-51
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), William McEvoy (C)
Melvin Epps, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara
Joel Goldman (PG), Kitwana Azim (SF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Michael Benner, Carl McPhetridge, Jacob Long
 
10:06Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Gipson - foul #2 on Kenneth Gipson, team foul #343-51
09:44Western IllinoisThe jumper by William McEvoy is denied by Kenneth Gipson43-51
09:43Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy gets the offensive rebound43-51
09:27Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski connects on the fadeaway from the right wing45-51
09:15Santa ClaraJoel Goldman clanks a 3 from straight away45-51
09:14Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt gets the rebound45-51
08:55Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Kitwana Azim - foul #3 on Kitwana Azim, team foul #445-51
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Ernie Goines (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, Reuben Kucharski, William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara
Michael Benner (SG), Anthony Clubb (PF)
Marvin Mitchell, Korey Harrill
 
08:55Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 1st free throw45-51
08:55Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 2nd free throw46-51
08:47Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb blows the layup but the foul's on Ernie Goines - foul #1 on Ernie Goines, team foul #646-51
08:47Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb makes the 1st free throw46-52
08:47Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb makes the 2nd free throw46-53
08:25Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner46-53
08:24Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb grabs the board46-53
08:20Santa ClaraMichael Benner hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Kitwana Azim46-56
08:00Western IllinoisPat Borders misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing46-56
07:59Santa ClaraKitwana Azim grabs the board46-56
07:55Santa ClaraKitwana Azim hits a driving attempt in the paint set up by Joel Goldman46-58
07:39Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner46-58
07:38Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb gets the rebound46-58
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 3 blk.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Benner (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Anthony Clubb (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Kenneth Gipson (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
07:15Santa ClaraMichael Benner hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range46-58
07:13Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt snags the defensive board46-58
06:57Western IllinoisKenneth Gipson is called for the reach on James Starling - foul #3 on Kenneth Gipson, team foul #546-58
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), William McEvoy (C)
James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Carl McPhetridge (SF), Jacob Long (C)
Joel Goldman, Kitwana Azim, Kenneth Gipson
 
06:32Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy connects on the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from James Niblett48-58
06:15Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing48-58
06:13Santa ClaraMichael Benner grabs the offensive board48-58
05:55Santa ClaraMichael Benner scores on a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Marvin Mitchell and he's fouled by Thad Bishop - foul #2 on Thad Bishop, team foul #748-60
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
Thad Bishop
 
SubsSanta Clara
Korey Harrill (PF)
Anthony Clubb
 
05:55Santa ClaraMichael Benner makes the free throw48-61
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) 
05:39Western IllinoisJacob Long blocks the 3 pointer from the right wing by Melvin Epps48-61
05:37Santa ClaraCarl McPhetridge grabs the board48-61
05:31Santa ClaraKorey Harrill is fouled on the floor by Reuben Kucharski - foul #4 on Reuben Kucharski, team foul #848-61
SubsWestern Illinois
Ernie Goines (PF)
Reuben Kucharski
 
SubsSanta Clara
Joel Goldman (PG)
Marvin Mitchell
 
05:31Santa ClaraKorey Harrill misses the 1st free throw48-61
05:31Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy gets the rebound48-61
05:12Western IllinoisMichael Benner is called for the reach on Greg Thompson - foul #4 on Michael Benner, team foul #648-61
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Pat Borders (C)
Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara 
04:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines misses badly on a floater from close range but he's fouled by Korey Harrill - foul #1 on Korey Harrill, team foul #748-61
04:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines makes the 1st free throw49-61
04:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines misses the 2nd free throw49-61
04:59Western IllinoisPat Borders snags the offensive board49-61
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) 
04:43Western IllinoisJames Starling loses the ball out of bounds49-61
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSanta Clara
Kitwana Azim (SF)
Carl McPhetridge
 
04:30Santa ClaraKitwana Azim misses badly on a shot from the right side49-61
04:28Santa ClaraJoel Goldman snags the offensive board49-61
04:12Santa ClaraKorey Harrill makes the shot in the paint on a great pass from Kitwana Azim49-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) 
03:59Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane51-63
03:38Santa ClaraKorey Harrill comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner51-63
03:37Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the board51-63
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk.
 
LineupSanta Clara
 PG - Joel Goldman (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Benner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Kitwana Azim (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Korey Harrill (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Jacob Long (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:14Western IllinoisPat Borders makes the jumpshot from the free throw line53-63
02:56Santa ClaraErnie Goines swats the layup by Korey Harrill53-63
02:54Santa ClaraThe offensive rebound goes to Korey Harrill53-63
02:54Santa ClaraSanta Clara calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)53-63
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsSanta Clara
Marvin Mitchell (SG), Anthony Clubb (PF), Kenneth Gipson (C)
Michael Benner, Korey Harrill, Jacob Long
 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) 
02:29Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane53-63
02:28Western IllinoisJames Niblett pulls down the rebound53-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
02:25Western IllinoisJoel Goldman steps in front of the James Niblett pass in the backcourt53-63
02:03Santa ClaraAnthony Clubb can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline53-63
02:01Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound53-63
01:55Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner53-63
01:54Western IllinoisPat Borders gets the offensive rebound53-63
01:41Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt clanks a floater from the left wing53-63
01:40Santa ClaraKenneth Gipson grabs the board53-63
01:15Santa ClaraJames Niblett is called for the reach on Joel Goldman - foul #2 on James Niblett, team foul #953-63
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), William McEvoy (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
SubsSanta Clara
Jacob Long (C)
Kenneth Gipson
 
01:15Santa ClaraJoel Goldman misses the 1st free throw53-63
01:15Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski gets the rebound53-63
01:05Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy loses the dribble to Joel Goldman53-63
01:01Santa ClaraJoel Goldman misses the dunk attempt53-63
00:59Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski pulls down the rebound53-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
00:53Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner53-63
00:52Santa ClaraThe rebound goes to Marvin Mitchell53-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
00:50Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell is fouled in the backcourt by Thad Bishop - foul #3 on Thad Bishop, team foul #1053-63
00:50Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell misses the 1st free throw53-63
00:50Santa ClaraMarvin Mitchell misses the 2nd free throw53-63
00:50Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski snags the defensive board53-63
00:44Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses long on a jumper near the basket53-63
00:42Santa ClaraThe rebound goes to Joel Goldman53-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
00:22Santa ClaraKitwana Azim misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Melvin Epps - foul #2 on Melvin Epps, team foul #1153-63
00:22Santa ClaraKitwana Azim misses the 1st free throw53-63
00:22Santa ClaraKitwana Azim makes the 2nd free throw53-64
00:15Western IllinoisGreg Thompson hits a jumper from the right side set up by Melvin Epps55-64
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanSanta ClaraSanta Clara is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+3) 
00:12Santa ClaraKitwana Azim is fouled in the backcourt by Thad Bishop - foul #4 on Thad Bishop, team foul #1255-64
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF), Pat Borders (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski, William McEvoy
 
SubsSanta Clara
Gregory Cole (SG)
Marvin Mitchell
 
00:12Santa ClaraKitwana Azim misses the 1st free throw55-64
00:12Santa ClaraKitwana Azim makes the 2nd free throw55-65
00:04Western IllinoisErnie Goines misses short on a floater from the right wing55-65
00:02Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the offensive board55-65
00:00Western IllinoisThe clock runs out55-65