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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Crum
#4 Illinois arvforce
Mississippi State dorminwoodst
Final -
 10/11/2026
64
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#4 Illinois 34 30 64
Mississippi State 28 35 63
63
Illinois (20-1, 10-1)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfWilliam Smith 22 7-14 0-0 0-2 2 5 0 3 0 2 2 14
sfMichael Harding 29 1-1 0-0 1-3 3 8 2 1 0 0 2 3
sgThomas Denny 27 4-11 0-2 4-5 2 7 1 0 1 1 1 12
pgAdam Carr 28 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 3 0 0 4 2
pgClarence McCarthy 28 5-10 3-6 0-0 2 3 2 1 1 0 1 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfEddie Woods 15 2-6 0-1 1-1 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 5
sgMark Lynch 14 1-3 0-0 4-4 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 6
pgJames Poulsen 13 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0
sfCharles Atkinson 12 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 4
pgJim Spurlock 12 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 5
Totals 200 25-55 4-12 10-15 10 33 14 11 2 3 16 64
Percentages   .455 .333 .667                

Mississippi State (13-8, 7-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTodd Hager 22 3-6 0-0 1-2 1 6 0 1 1 0 0 7
pfDanny Reynolds 29 4-9 0-0 2-4 2 8 2 1 0 0 3 10
sfRay Berry 25 1-6 0-1 3-4 1 3 2 2 0 1 3 5
sgScott Astorga 29 6-13 1-2 3-4 3 8 1 2 2 0 1 16
pgEdward Ward 22 2-5 0-0 2-2 1 3 4 3 0 0 2 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRobert Penick 18 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 3
sfMatthew Macdonald 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgDelbert Currier 11 3-5 2-4 0-0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 8
pgJerry Selfridge 11 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2
pfJason Osuna 11 3-5 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 0 0 2 3 6
sgSteven Twilley 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 24-53 3-8 12-18 10 34 13 12 5 3 16 63
Percentages   .453 .375 .667                

UI
34
14-29
3-8
3-5
4
15
10
6
2
1
8
12
12
4
5
12
30
11-26
1-4
7-10
6
18
4
5
0
2
8
14
2
10
2
8
64
25-55
4-12
10-15
10
33
14
11
2
3
16
26
14
14
7
20
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
MSU
28
10-24
1-3
7-10
5
18
5
10
3
2
8
8
6
4
9
6
35
14-29
2-5
5-8
5
16
8
2
2
1
8
22
3
10
2
13
63
24-53
3-8
12-18
10
34
13
12
5
3
16
30
9
14
11
19
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf William Smith Illinois
14 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh)
 SG - Adam Carr (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh)
 PF - Michael Harding (fresh)
 C - William Smith (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Edward Ward (fresh)
 SG - Scott Astorga (fresh)
 SF - Ray Berry (fresh)
 PF - Danny Reynolds (fresh)
 C - Todd Hager (fresh)
 
20:00Mississippi StateTodd Hager wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) 
19:38Mississippi StateScott Astorga clanks a shot from the left side0-0
19:36IllinoisThe rebound goes to Thomas Denny0-0
19:19IllinoisWilliam Smith is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on William Smith, team foul #10-0
18:55Mississippi StateRay Berry connects on the floater from the right wing0-2
18:33IllinoisWilliam Smith misses short on an open jumpshot from the left side0-2
18:32IllinoisClarence McCarthy tips it back up and in2-2
18:27Mississippi StateEdward Ward throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt2-2
18:13IllinoisWilliam Smith comes up short on the jumper from the left wing2-2
18:11IllinoisWilliam Smith tips it back up and in4-2
17:53Mississippi StateThomas Denny steals the ball from Todd Hager4-2
17:50IllinoisThomas Denny misses the easy layup4-2
17:48IllinoisThomas Denny tips it but misses4-2
17:46Mississippi StateEdward Ward grabs the defensive rebound4-2
17:25Mississippi StateEdward Ward comes up short on the shot from the right wing4-2
17:24IllinoisThe rebound goes to Thomas Denny4-2
17:13IllinoisMichael Harding loses the dribble to Scott Astorga4-2
17:09Mississippi StateEdward Ward throws it down on a nice dish by Scott Astorga4-4
16:54IllinoisThomas Denny hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing4-4
16:53Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Scott Astorga4-4
16:49Mississippi StateTodd Hager is hacked by William Smith - foul #2 on William Smith, team foul #24-4
SubsIllinois
Charles Atkinson (C)
William Smith
 
SubsMississippi State
Jerry Selfridge (PG), Matthew Macdonald (SF), Robert Penick (C)
Edward Ward, Ray Berry, Todd Hager
 
16:38Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds throws a bad pass out of bounds4-4
16:09IllinoisThomas Denny evades the doubleteam and hits a floater in the lane on a great pass from Adam Carr and he's fouled by Jerry Selfridge - foul #1 on Jerry Selfridge, team foul #16-4
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG)
Clarence McCarthy
 
SubsMississippi State 
16:09IllinoisThomas Denny misses the free throw6-4
16:09Mississippi StateRobert Penick snags the defensive board6-4
15:51Mississippi StateRobert Penick throws a bad pass out of bounds6-4
SubsIllinois
Mark Lynch (SF)
Thomas Denny
 
SubsMississippi State 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh)
 SG - Adam Carr (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh)
 PF - Michael Harding (fairly fresh)
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Jerry Selfridge (fresh)
 SG - Scott Astorga (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Matthew Macdonald (fresh)
 PF - Danny Reynolds (fairly fresh)
 C - Robert Penick (fresh)
 
15:38IllinoisJerry Selfridge is called for the reach on Charles Atkinson - foul #2 on Jerry Selfridge, team foul #26-4
SubsIllinois 
SubsMississippi State
Steven Twilley (PG)
Jerry Selfridge
 
15:19IllinoisJim Spurlock shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner6-4
15:17Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds pulls down the rebound6-4
15:03Mississippi StateScott Astorga hits a fadeaway from the free throw line6-6
14:51IllinoisJim Spurlock makes the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Mark Lynch9-6
14:44Mississippi StateScott Astorga drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Danny Reynolds9-9
14:24IllinoisMichael Harding is hacked by Robert Penick - foul #1 on Robert Penick, team foul #39-9
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Thomas Denny (SF), Eddie Woods (C)
Jim Spurlock, Mark Lynch, Charles Atkinson
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Ray Berry (SF), Todd Hager (C)
Steven Twilley, Matthew Macdonald, Robert Penick
 
14:11IllinoisThomas Denny evades the doubleteam and hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Clarence McCarthy11-9
13:55Mississippi StateRay Berry is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Ray Berry, team foul #411-9
SubsIllinois 
SubsMississippi State
Jason Osuna (PF)
Danny Reynolds
 
13:32IllinoisThomas Denny makes the contested fadeaway jumper from the free throw line13-9
13:21Mississippi StateRay Berry can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Adam Carr - foul #1 on Adam Carr, team foul #313-9
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG), Mark Lynch (SF)
Adam Carr, Michael Harding
 
SubsMississippi State
Steven Twilley (PG), Delbert Currier (SG)
Edward Ward, Scott Astorga
 
13:21Mississippi StateRay Berry makes the 1st free throw13-10
13:21Mississippi StateRay Berry misses the 2nd free throw13-10
13:21IllinoisEddie Woods grabs the defensive rebound13-10
13:02IllinoisThomas Denny is fouled on the floor by Jason Osuna - foul #1 on Jason Osuna, team foul #513-10
SubsIllinois
Charles Atkinson (C)
Mark Lynch
 
SubsMississippi State 
12:50IllinoisEddie Woods can't finish the layup13-10
12:48IllinoisClarence McCarthy snags the offensive board13-10
12:35IllinoisClarence McCarthy misses the 3 from the right wing13-10
12:33Mississippi StateJason Osuna pulls down the rebound13-10
12:07Mississippi StateTodd Hager's floater is tipped away by Thomas Denny13-10
12:05IllinoisEddie Woods grabs the board13-10
11:38IllinoisClarence McCarthy scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Eddie Woods16-10
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Denny (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh)
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Steven Twilley (fresh)
 SG - Delbert Currier (fresh)
 SF - Ray Berry (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Jason Osuna (fresh)
 C - Todd Hager (fairly fresh)
 
11:33Mississippi StateDelbert Currier connects on the floater from the right side on a great pass from Steven Twilley16-12
11:16IllinoisThomas Denny is denied on a layup by Jason Osuna16-12
11:14Mississippi StateTodd Hager pulls down the rebound16-12
11:09Mississippi StateTodd Hager blows the layup but the foul's on Charles Atkinson - foul #1 on Charles Atkinson, team foul #416-12
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Mark Lynch (SF), Michael Harding (PF)
Clarence McCarthy, James Poulsen, Thomas Denny, Eddie Woods
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Scott Astorga (SG), Matthew Macdonald (SF), Danny Reynolds (PF)
Steven Twilley, Delbert Currier, Ray Berry, Jason Osuna
 
11:09Mississippi StateTodd Hager makes the 1st free throw16-13
11:09Mississippi StateTodd Hager misses the 2nd free throw16-13
11:09IllinoisThe rebound goes to Adam Carr16-13
10:52IllinoisTodd Hager picks off the pass by Charles Atkinson16-13
10:34Mississippi StateEdward Ward is whistled for a carry16-13
SubsIllinois 
SubsMississippi State
Robert Penick (C)
Todd Hager
 
10:13IllinoisCharles Atkinson hits a shot from the left wing set up by Adam Carr18-13
10:01Mississippi StateScott Astorga comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing but he's fouled by Charles Atkinson - foul #2 on Charles Atkinson, team foul #518-13
SubsIllinois
Eddie Woods (C)
Charles Atkinson
 
SubsMississippi State 
10:01Mississippi StateScott Astorga makes the 1st free throw18-14
10:01Mississippi StateScott Astorga misses the 2nd free throw18-14
10:01IllinoisMichael Harding snags the defensive board18-14
09:48IllinoisJim Spurlock is whistled for a carry18-14
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG)
Jim Spurlock
 
SubsMississippi State 
09:27Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds hits the front of the rim on the floater from close range18-14
09:25Mississippi StateScott Astorga gets the offensive rebound18-14
09:11Mississippi StateScott Astorga's pass is off the mark and out of bounds18-14
SubsIllinois
Thomas Denny (SF)
Mark Lynch
 
SubsMississippi State
Steven Twilley (PG), Ray Berry (SF)
Edward Ward, Matthew Macdonald
 
08:56IllinoisAdam Carr drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Clarence McCarthy20-14
08:37Mississippi StateRay Berry double dribbles20-14
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG), Mark Lynch (SF)
Adam Carr, Michael Harding
 
SubsMississippi State 
08:14IllinoisJames Poulsen misses short on an open fadeaway jumper from the left side20-14
08:12Mississippi StateScott Astorga snags the defensive board20-14
07:56Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds comes up short on the jumper from the left wing20-14
07:54IllinoisEddie Woods gets the rebound20-14
07:49IllinoisClarence McCarthy knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Mark Lynch23-14
07:40Mississippi StateScott Astorga misses the floater from the free throw line23-14
07:38Mississippi StateScott Astorga snags the offensive board23-14
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh)
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Thomas Denny (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Eddie Woods (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Steven Twilley (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Astorga (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ray Berry (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Danny Reynolds (fairly fresh)
 C - Robert Penick (fairly fresh)
 
07:25Mississippi StateRobert Penick's pass is off the mark and out of bounds23-14
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Michael Harding (PF)
Clarence McCarthy, James Poulsen, Thomas Denny
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Delbert Currier (SG), Matthew Macdonald (SF), Jason Osuna (PF), Todd Hager (C)
Steven Twilley, Scott Astorga, Ray Berry, Danny Reynolds, Robert Penick
 
07:15IllinoisEddie Woods misses long on a shot from just outside the lane23-14
07:14Mississippi StateJason Osuna pulls down the rebound23-14
06:53Mississippi StateTodd Hager scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing23-16
06:40IllinoisEddie Woods's fadeaway is rejected by Jason Osuna23-16
06:38Mississippi StateTodd Hager snags the defensive board23-16
06:15Mississippi StateEdward Ward misses long on a jumpshot from the right side23-16
06:14IllinoisMichael Harding pulls down the rebound23-16
05:52IllinoisEddie Woods connects on the jumper near the basket set up by Jim Spurlock and he's hacked by Delbert Currier - foul #1 on Delbert Currier, team foul #625-16
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), James Poulsen (SG), Thomas Denny (SF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Adam Carr, Mark Lynch, Michael Harding
 
SubsMississippi State
Steven Twilley (PG), Scott Astorga (SG), Ray Berry (SF), Danny Reynolds (PF), Robert Penick (C)
Edward Ward, Delbert Currier, Matthew Macdonald, Jason Osuna, Todd Hager
 
05:52IllinoisEddie Woods makes the free throw26-16
05:28Mississippi StateScott Astorga drills a jumpshot from the left side set up by Steven Twilley26-18
05:17IllinoisA charge is called on Clarence McCarthy - foul #1 on Clarence McCarthy, team foul #626-18
SubsIllinois
Michael Harding (PF)
Eddie Woods
 
SubsMississippi State 
05:00Mississippi StateRay Berry misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing26-18
04:58IllinoisClarence McCarthy grabs the board26-18
04:38IllinoisClarence McCarthy shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner26-18
04:36Mississippi StateRay Berry snags the defensive board26-18
04:27Mississippi StateScott Astorga misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing26-18
04:26Mississippi StateRay Berry pulls down the offensive rebound26-18
04:12Mississippi StateScott Astorga scores on a fadeaway near the basket26-20
04:01IllinoisWilliam Smith is by himself and knocks in the floater from just outside the lane set up by James Poulsen28-20
03:37Mississippi StateJames Poulsen is called for the reach on Ray Berry - foul #1 on James Poulsen, team foul #728-20
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Mark Lynch (SF)
Clarence McCarthy, James Poulsen, Thomas Denny
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Delbert Currier (SG), Jason Osuna (PF), Todd Hager (C)
Steven Twilley, Scott Astorga, Danny Reynolds, Robert Penick
 
03:37Mississippi StateRay Berry makes the 1st free throw28-21
03:37Mississippi StateRay Berry makes the 2nd free throw28-22
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Michael Harding (tiring) 2 reb.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Delbert Currier (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Ray Berry (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jason Osuna (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Todd Hager (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:18IllinoisJim Spurlock works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner28-22
03:16Mississippi StateRay Berry grabs the board28-22
03:04Mississippi StateDelbert Currier clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away28-22
03:02IllinoisMark Lynch gets the rebound28-22
02:55IllinoisJason Osuna is called for the reach on Mark Lynch - foul #2 on Jason Osuna, team foul #728-22
SubsIllinois
Charles Atkinson (C)
William Smith
 
SubsMississippi State
Matthew Macdonald (SF)
Ray Berry
 
02:55IllinoisMark Lynch makes the 1st free throw29-22
02:55IllinoisMark Lynch makes the 2nd free throw30-22
02:35Mississippi StateTodd Hager clanks a shot from the right wing30-22
02:34Mississippi StateEdward Ward misses the tip30-22
02:32Mississippi StateJason Osuna hits the follow up shot30-24
02:11IllinoisCharles Atkinson misses short on a jumper from the baseline30-24
02:09Mississippi StateEdward Ward grabs the board30-24
01:50Mississippi StateJason Osuna hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side30-24
01:49IllinoisJim Spurlock grabs the defensive rebound30-24
01:42IllinoisDelbert Currier steals it from Adam Carr30-24
01:39Mississippi StateJason Osuna hits the finger roll on a great pass from Delbert Currier30-26
01:18IllinoisJason Osuna is called for the reach on Michael Harding - foul #3 on Jason Osuna, team foul #830-26
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), James Poulsen (SG), Thomas Denny (SF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Adam Carr, Mark Lynch, Charles Atkinson
 
SubsMississippi State
Jerry Selfridge (PG), Scott Astorga (SG), Danny Reynolds (PF), Robert Penick (C)
Edward Ward, Delbert Currier, Jason Osuna, Todd Hager
 
01:18IllinoisMichael Harding misses the 1st free throw30-26
01:18Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds grabs the defensive rebound30-26
00:56Mississippi StateClarence McCarthy steals it from Jerry Selfridge30-26
00:49IllinoisWilliam Smith makes the wide open fadeaway from the right block set up by Michael Harding32-26
00:30Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds comes up short on the turnaround from close range but he's hacked by James Poulsen - foul #2 on James Poulsen, team foul #832-26
SubsIllinois
Eddie Woods (PF)
Michael Harding
 
SubsMississippi State
Ray Berry (SF)
Matthew Macdonald
 
00:30Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds makes the 1st free throw32-27
00:30Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds makes the 2nd free throw32-28
00:02IllinoisEddie Woods makes the wide open floater from the right block34-28
00:00Mississippi StateScott Astorga clanks a fullcourt shot34-28
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Michael Harding (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Scott Astorga (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ray Berry (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Danny Reynolds (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Todd Hager (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00IllinoisThomas Denny inbounds the ball34-28
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) 
19:49IllinoisWilliam Smith slams it home on a great pass from Michael Harding36-28
19:40Mississippi StateEdward Ward hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's hacked by Adam Carr - foul #2 on Adam Carr, team foul #136-28
19:40Mississippi StateEdward Ward makes the 1st free throw36-29
19:40Mississippi StateEdward Ward makes the 2nd free throw36-30
19:26IllinoisMichael Harding misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Danny Reynolds - foul #1 on Danny Reynolds, team foul #136-30
19:26IllinoisMichael Harding makes the 1st free throw37-30
19:26IllinoisMichael Harding misses the 2nd free throw37-30
19:26Mississippi StateTodd Hager snags the defensive board37-30
19:12Mississippi StateRay Berry blows the dunk37-30
19:10Mississippi StateScott Astorga tips it home37-32
18:54IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Edward Ward - foul #1 on Edward Ward, team foul #237-32
18:54IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the 1st free throw37-32
18:54IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the 2nd free throw37-32
18:54Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Todd Hager37-32
18:36Mississippi StateThe jump hook by Scott Astorga is blocked by William Smith37-32
18:35IllinoisMichael Harding grabs the defensive rebound37-32
18:12IllinoisRay Berry is called for the reach on William Smith - foul #2 on Ray Berry, team foul #337-32
SubsIllinois 
SubsMississippi State
Jerry Selfridge (PG)
Edward Ward
 
17:55IllinoisClarence McCarthy hits a 3pt shot from the right corner40-32
17:43Mississippi StateJerry Selfridge misses badly on a 3 from the left wing40-32
17:41Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds tips it home40-34
17:23IllinoisClarence McCarthy works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing40-34
17:21Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds grabs the board40-34
16:59Mississippi StateMichael Harding is called for the reach on Scott Astorga - foul #1 on Michael Harding, team foul #240-34
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Mark Lynch (SF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, Thomas Denny, William Smith
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Matthew Macdonald (SF), Robert Penick (C)
Jerry Selfridge, Ray Berry, Todd Hager
 
16:37Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds connects on the driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Edward Ward40-36
16:27IllinoisMark Lynch can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane40-36
16:26Mississippi StateScott Astorga grabs the defensive rebound40-36
16:06Mississippi StateRobert Penick misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing40-36
16:05Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds hits the follow up shot40-38
15:50IllinoisMark Lynch hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing40-38
15:48Mississippi StateScott Astorga pulls down the rebound40-38
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Michael Harding (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Edward Ward (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Astorga (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Matthew Macdonald (fresh)
 PF - Danny Reynolds (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Penick (fresh)
 
15:26Mississippi StateScott Astorga misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Adam Carr - foul #3 on Adam Carr, team foul #340-38
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Thomas Denny (SF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Mark Lynch, Charles Atkinson
 
SubsMississippi State
Jerry Selfridge (PG)
Edward Ward
 
15:26Mississippi StateScott Astorga makes the 1st free throw40-39
15:26Mississippi StateScott Astorga makes the 2nd free throw40-40
15:09IllinoisClarence McCarthy evades the doubleteam but misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing40-40
15:07IllinoisMichael Harding grabs the offensive rebound40-40
14:47IllinoisThomas Denny splits the doubleteam and buries a jump hook from the baseline42-40
14:24Mississippi StateScott Astorga hits a shot from close range set up by Danny Reynolds42-42
14:18IllinoisClarence McCarthy misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side42-42
14:16Mississippi StateScott Astorga grabs the defensive rebound42-42
13:58Mississippi StateScott Astorga is fouled on the floor by Adam Carr - foul #4 on Adam Carr, team foul #442-42
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG), Eddie Woods (PF)
Adam Carr, Michael Harding
 
SubsMississippi State
Delbert Currier (SG), Ray Berry (SF), Jason Osuna (PF), Todd Hager (C)
Scott Astorga, Matthew Macdonald, Danny Reynolds, Robert Penick
 
13:36Mississippi StateJames Poulsen is called for the reach on Todd Hager - foul #3 on James Poulsen, team foul #542-42
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Mark Lynch (SF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, Thomas Denny, William Smith
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG)
Jerry Selfridge
 
13:24Mississippi StateJason Osuna banks in the layup on a nice dish by Edward Ward42-44
13:09IllinoisJames Poulsen comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane42-44
13:08IllinoisCharles Atkinson hits the follow up shot44-44
12:53Mississippi StateDelbert Currier drills a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Edward Ward44-47
12:38IllinoisJim Spurlock works out of a doubleteam and scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by James Poulsen46-47
12:21Mississippi StateTodd Hager misses badly on a jump hook from the left block46-47
12:20Mississippi StateJason Osuna grabs the offensive rebound46-47
11:58Mississippi StateEddie Woods is called for the reach on Ray Berry - foul #1 on Eddie Woods, team foul #646-47
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Thomas Denny (SF), Michael Harding (PF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, James Poulsen, Mark Lynch, Eddie Woods, Charles Atkinson
 
SubsMississippi State
Jerry Selfridge (PG), Scott Astorga (SG), Danny Reynolds (PF)
Edward Ward, Delbert Currier, Jason Osuna
 
11:42Mississippi StateJerry Selfridge hits the finger roll set up by Ray Berry46-49
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Michael Harding (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 8 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Jerry Selfridge (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Scott Astorga (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ray Berry (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Danny Reynolds (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Todd Hager (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:16IllinoisThomas Denny is hacked by Danny Reynolds during a doubleteam - foul #2 on Danny Reynolds, team foul #446-49
SubsIllinois 
SubsMississippi State
Matthew Macdonald (SF), Robert Penick (C)
Ray Berry, Todd Hager
 
11:03IllinoisThomas Denny is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a shot from the left wing46-49
11:02Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Danny Reynolds46-49
10:43Mississippi StateScott Astorga throws a bad pass out of bounds46-49
10:17IllinoisScott Astorga steals it from William Smith46-49
10:01Mississippi StateScott Astorga's floater is tipped away by William Smith46-49
09:59IllinoisThomas Denny grabs the defensive rebound46-49
09:47IllinoisWilliam Smith clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side46-49
09:46IllinoisThomas Denny gets the offensive rebound46-49
09:29IllinoisWilliam Smith scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing48-49
09:05Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds knocks in the turnaround from close range on a great pass from Jerry Selfridge48-51
08:39IllinoisAdam Carr is called for traveling48-51
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), James Poulsen (SG), Mark Lynch (SF), Eddie Woods (PF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, Adam Carr, Thomas Denny, Michael Harding, William Smith
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Delbert Currier (SG), Ray Berry (SF), Jason Osuna (PF), Todd Hager (C)
Jerry Selfridge, Scott Astorga, Matthew Macdonald, Danny Reynolds, Robert Penick
 
08:20Mississippi StateDelbert Currier misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away48-51
08:18Mississippi StateTodd Hager tips it in48-53
08:01IllinoisMark Lynch misses the easy layup but the foul's on Ray Berry - foul #3 on Ray Berry, team foul #548-53
08:01IllinoisMark Lynch makes the 1st free throw49-53
08:01IllinoisMark Lynch makes the 2nd free throw50-53
07:47Mississippi StateDelbert Currier knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing50-56
07:28IllinoisCharles Atkinson loses the ball out of bounds50-56
SubsIllinois 
SubsMississippi State
Scott Astorga (SG)
Delbert Currier
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Scott Astorga (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Ray Berry (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Jason Osuna (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 C - Todd Hager (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:12Mississippi StateJason Osuna hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range50-56
07:11IllinoisThe rebound goes to Eddie Woods50-56
07:06IllinoisMark Lynch drills a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Jim Spurlock52-56
06:42Mississippi StateTodd Hager makes the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Edward Ward52-58
06:25IllinoisJames Poulsen is fouled on the floor by Scott Astorga - foul #1 on Scott Astorga, team foul #652-58
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Thomas Denny (SF), Michael Harding (PF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Mark Lynch, Eddie Woods, Charles Atkinson
 
SubsMississippi State
Jerry Selfridge (PG), Danny Reynolds (PF), Robert Penick (C)
Edward Ward, Jason Osuna, Todd Hager
 
06:16IllinoisThomas Denny works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner52-58
06:14Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds gets the rebound52-58
06:05Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds comes up short on the shot from the right block but he's hacked by Michael Harding - foul #2 on Michael Harding, team foul #752-58
SubsIllinois
Adam Carr (SG)
James Poulsen
 
SubsMississippi State
Matthew Macdonald (SF)
Ray Berry
 
06:05Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds misses the 1st free throw52-58
06:05Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds misses the 2nd free throw52-58
06:05IllinoisWilliam Smith grabs the defensive rebound52-58
05:42IllinoisWilliam Smith misses long on an open fadeaway from the baseline52-58
05:40IllinoisMichael Harding tips it back up and in54-58
05:25Mississippi StateScott Astorga misses short on a shot near the basket54-58
05:23IllinoisWilliam Smith snags the defensive board54-58
05:03IllinoisAdam Carr loses the dribble to Robert Penick54-58
04:41Mississippi StateRobert Penick is hacked by Thomas Denny - foul #1 on Thomas Denny, team foul #854-58
SubsIllinois
Eddie Woods (PF)
Michael Harding
 
SubsMississippi State
Edward Ward (PG), Delbert Currier (SG), Ray Berry (SF)
Jerry Selfridge, Scott Astorga, Matthew Macdonald
 
04:41Mississippi StateRobert Penick makes the 1st free throw54-59
04:41Mississippi StateRobert Penick misses the 2nd free throw54-59
04:41IllinoisWilliam Smith grabs the defensive rebound54-59
04:29IllinoisEddie Woods clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner54-59
04:27Mississippi StateRobert Penick grabs the board54-59
04:22Mississippi StateEdward Ward makes the jumper from the left side set up by Ray Berry54-61
04:07IllinoisThomas Denny shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the floater from the free throw line54-61
04:05IllinoisWilliam Smith hits the follow up shot56-61
03:45Mississippi StateRobert Penick jams it56-63
03:32IllinoisWilliam Smith is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane56-63
03:31Mississippi StateThe rebound goes to Danny Reynolds56-63
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (tiring) 2 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Smith (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupMississippi State
 PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Delbert Currier (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ray Berry (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Danny Reynolds (tiring) 10 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Robert Penick (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:09Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds misses the dunk attempt56-63
03:07IllinoisThomas Denny pulls down the rebound56-63
02:46IllinoisWilliam Smith buries a floater from close range on a great pass from Thomas Denny58-63
02:46Mississippi StateMississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)58-63
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG), Michael Harding (PF)
Adam Carr, Eddie Woods
 
SubsMississippi State
Scott Astorga (SG), Todd Hager (C)
Delbert Currier, Robert Penick
 
02:25Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds misses badly on a floater from the right block58-63
02:24IllinoisJames Poulsen snags the defensive board58-63
02:20IllinoisThe short jumper by William Smith is denied by Ray Berry58-63
02:18IllinoisMichael Harding gets the offensive rebound58-63
01:57IllinoisWilliam Smith is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a driving attempt from the right block58-63
01:56Mississippi StateTodd Hager snags the defensive board58-63
01:51Mississippi StateRay Berry misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane58-63
01:50IllinoisMichael Harding snags the defensive board58-63
01:46IllinoisWilliam Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-63
SubsIllinois
Adam Carr (SG)
James Poulsen
 
SubsMississippi State 
01:30Mississippi StateRay Berry can't connect on a 3 from the left wing58-63
01:29IllinoisMichael Harding grabs the defensive rebound58-63
01:25IllinoisThomas Denny is hacked by Edward Ward - foul #2 on Edward Ward, team foul #758-63
01:25IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 1st free throw59-63
01:25IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 2nd free throw60-63
01:13Mississippi StateEdward Ward throws a bad pass out of bounds60-63
00:59IllinoisThomas Denny is hacked by Danny Reynolds - foul #3 on Danny Reynolds, team foul #860-63
00:59IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 1st free throw61-63
00:59IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 2nd free throw62-63
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) 
00:36Mississippi StateRay Berry can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing62-63
00:34IllinoisAdam Carr pulls down the rebound62-63
00:21IllinoisClarence McCarthy is open and scores on a jumpshot from the left side64-63
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) 
00:03Mississippi StateDanny Reynolds can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing64-63
00:02IllinoisThomas Denny gets the rebound64-63
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMississippi StateMississippi State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:00IllinoisThomas Denny runs out the clock64-63