#C2113D #020667
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Crum
Northern Illinois University Sim AI
Utah State Sim AI
Final -
 10/11/2026
77
  1 2 F
Northern Illinois University 41 36 77
Utah State 27 33 60
60
Northern Illinois University (12-8, 6-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGarry Spurr 20 3-7 0-2 1-1 4 13 1 1 2 1 1 7
pfJosh Ambriz 18 1-4 0-1 1-1 0 3 2 1 1 1 0 3
sfMichael McMutry 19 5-8 0-0 2-2 1 6 0 2 0 0 1 12
sgEdward Thomas 19 2-3 0-0 4-5 1 3 1 1 0 0 2 8
pgJames Kaye 19 3-5 0-0 5-8 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDale Sales 22 4-10 0-2 3-5 0 4 2 4 2 1 4 11
pgLouis Nakayama 21 2-5 2-4 0-2 0 2 1 2 0 0 3 6
pgJason Macdonald 19 1-3 1-2 4-4 1 1 4 1 0 0 1 7
cRon Hannah 16 3-3 0-0 0-0 5 10 1 2 1 1 0 6
cJamie Knight 10 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 3
sfGordon Daniels 10 1-3 0-2 0-0 0 1 2 3 1 0 0 2
sgSam Whiting 7 0-1 0-1 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Totals 200 26-53 4-15 21-30 13 46 15 19 7 4 14 77
Percentages   .491 .267 .700                

Utah State (3-16, 1-8)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMaxwell Hubbard 15 2-6 0-0 0-0 2 5 0 1 0 1 5 4
pfNeil Sherry 23 4-6 0-2 2-2 2 5 0 0 0 1 2 10
sfRichard Brooks 19 1-6 0-2 4-4 1 1 0 3 2 0 5 6
sgRonnie Jamar 18 6-10 1-2 0-2 1 2 2 2 1 0 4 13
pgDarryl Barrett 17 1-4 0-1 0-2 1 1 1 0 1 0 3 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgErnest Russell 22 2-8 1-2 0-0 0 1 4 1 4 0 1 5
pfWendell Brown 20 2-7 0-3 2-2 1 5 0 2 0 1 2 6
cJohn Reese 19 2-5 2-4 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 6
pgRudy Halford 18 2-5 1-2 2-4 2 5 1 2 1 0 0 7
sfMichael Saylor 15 0-1 0-0 1-2 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 1
pgEric Britt 14 0-3 0-2 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 22-61 5-20 11-18 11 30 11 14 9 3 26 60
Percentages   .361 .250 .611                

NIU
41
13-24
1-5
14-21
9
25
8
10
4
3
6
20
9
8
9
16
36
13-29
3-10
7-9
4
21
7
9
3
1
8
18
4
6
9
20
77
26-53
4-15
21-30
13
46
15
19
7
4
14
38
13
14
18
36
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
USU
27
10-29
4-12
3-6
5
11
4
8
6
2
16
10
10
7
2
12
33
12-32
1-8
8-12
6
19
7
6
3
1
10
14
9
4
0
13
60
22-61
5-20
11-18
11
30
11
14
9
3
26
24
19
11
2
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Michael McMutry Northern Illinois University
12 Points, 6 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - James Kaye (fresh)
 SG - Edward Thomas (fresh)
 SF - Michael McMutry (fresh)
 PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh)
 C - Garry Spurr (fresh)
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Darryl Barrett (fresh)
 SG - Ronnie Jamar (fresh)
 SF - Richard Brooks (fresh)
 PF - Neil Sherry (fresh)
 C - Maxwell Hubbard (fresh)
 
20:00Utah StateNeil Sherry wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:40Utah StateRonnie Jamar misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner0-0
19:39Utah StateNeil Sherry hits the follow up shot0-2
19:37Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Barrett picks off the pass by Michael McMutry in the backcourt0-2
19:14Utah StateRichard Brooks is whistled for a carry0-2
19:00Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry is denied on a layup by Neil Sherry0-2
18:58Utah StateThe rebound goes to Maxwell Hubbard0-2
18:43Utah StateRonnie Jamar misses short on a jumper from the left side0-2
18:41Utah StateRonnie Jamar can't tip it in0-2
18:39Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard tips it home0-4
18:24Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry banks in the layup2-4
18:04Utah StateGarry Spurr steps in front of the Richard Brooks pass2-4
18:02Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye is fouled in the backcourt by Maxwell Hubbard - foul #1 on Maxwell Hubbard, team foul #12-4
17:47Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner2-4
17:46Utah StateThe rebound goes to Ronnie Jamar2-4
17:21Utah StateDarryl Barrett misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing2-4
17:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry grabs the board2-4
17:13Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr makes the turnaround from the right block4-4
16:55Utah StateRonnie Jamar misses long on a jumper from the left side4-4
16:54Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry grabs the defensive rebound4-4
16:48Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye knocks in the shot from the right wing6-4
16:33Utah StateGarry Spurr steals it from Ronnie Jamar6-4
16:13Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz blows the dunk6-4
16:12Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr grabs the offensive rebound6-4
16:04Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry hits a wide open shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Josh Ambriz and he's hacked by Richard Brooks - foul #1 on Richard Brooks, team foul #28-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (PG), Jason Macdonald (SG), Dale Sales (PF), Ron Hannah (C)
James Kaye, Edward Thomas, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (PG), Rudy Halford (SG), Wendell Brown (SF), Michael Saylor (PF), John Reese (C)
Darryl Barrett, Ronnie Jamar, Richard Brooks, Neil Sherry, Maxwell Hubbard
 
16:04Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry makes the free throw9-4
15:49Utah StateErnest Russell's layup is rejected by Dale Sales9-4
15:47Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Michael McMutry9-4
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Louis Nakayama (fresh)
 SG - Jason Macdonald (fresh)
 SF - Michael McMutry (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Dale Sales (fresh)
 C - Ron Hannah (fresh)
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Ernest Russell (fresh)
 SG - Rudy Halford (fresh)
 SF - Wendell Brown (fresh)
 PF - Michael Saylor (fresh)
 C - John Reese (fresh)
 
15:40Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald connects on the open 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Dale Sales12-4
15:22Utah StateJohn Reese misses the 3 pointer from the left corner12-4
15:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry gets the rebound12-4
15:07Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah throws it down on a nice dish by Louis Nakayama14-4
14:51Utah StateWendell Brown loses the ball out of bounds14-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Gordon Daniels (SF)
Michael McMutry
 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (SG), Maxwell Hubbard (C)
Michael Saylor, John Reese
 
14:47Northern Illinois UniversityGordon Daniels loses the dribble to Ernest Russell in the backcourt14-4
14:29Utah StateWendell Brown misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing14-4
14:27Utah StateWendell Brown grabs the offensive board14-4
14:13Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line14-4
14:11Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama grabs the board14-4
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Ernest Russell - foul #1 on Ernest Russell, team foul #314-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sam Whiting (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Garry Spurr (C)
Louis Nakayama, Jason Macdonald, Ron Hannah
 
SubsUtah State
Ronnie Jamar (SG), Richard Brooks (SF), Neil Sherry (PF)
Rudy Halford, Ernest Russell, Wendell Brown
 
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales misses the 1st free throw14-4
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales makes the 2nd free throw15-4
13:46Utah StateRonnie Jamar loses the dribble to Gordon Daniels15-4
13:43Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas jams it set up by Gordon Daniels17-4
13:17Utah StateRonnie Jamar is fouled on the floor by Garry Spurr - foul #1 on Garry Spurr, team foul #117-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Jamie Knight (PF)
Gordon Daniels, Dale Sales
 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Michael Saylor (PF), John Reese (C)
Eric Britt, Neil Sherry, Maxwell Hubbard
 
13:05Utah StateRonnie Jamar misses long on a floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Sam Whiting - foul #1 on Sam Whiting, team foul #217-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Macdonald (SG), Josh Ambriz (PF)
Edward Thomas, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State 
13:05Utah StateRonnie Jamar misses the 1st free throw17-4
13:05Utah StateRonnie Jamar misses the 2nd free throw17-4
13:05Northern Illinois UniversityJamie Knight grabs the board17-4
12:37Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye is hacked by Richard Brooks - foul #2 on Richard Brooks, team foul #417-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (SG)
Jason Macdonald
 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (PG), Neil Sherry (PF)
Darryl Barrett, Richard Brooks
 
12:12Northern Illinois UniversitySam Whiting misses the shot from close range but he's fouled by Michael Saylor - foul #1 on Michael Saylor, team foul #517-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Gordon Daniels (SF), Ron Hannah (PF)
James Kaye, Josh Ambriz
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (SG), Wendell Brown (SF), Maxwell Hubbard (C)
Ronnie Jamar, Michael Saylor, John Reese
 
12:12Northern Illinois UniversitySam Whiting makes the 1st free throw18-4
12:12Northern Illinois UniversitySam Whiting misses the 2nd free throw18-4
12:12Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard snags the defensive board18-4
11:57Utah StateRudy Halford comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Jamie Knight - foul #1 on Jamie Knight, team foul #318-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Macdonald (SG), Garry Spurr (C)
Sam Whiting, Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State 
11:57Utah StateRudy Halford makes the 1st free throw18-5
11:57Utah StateRudy Halford misses the 2nd free throw18-5
11:57Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah grabs the defensive rebound18-5
11:52Northern Illinois UniversityWendell Brown is called for the reach on Louis Nakayama - foul #1 on Wendell Brown, team foul #618-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (SG)
Maxwell Hubbard
 
11:46Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama double dribbles18-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Dale Sales (SF)
Gordon Daniels
 
SubsUtah State 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Jason Macdonald (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Ron Hannah (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Rudy Halford (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Eric Britt (fresh)
 SF - Ernest Russell (fresh)
 PF - Neil Sherry (tiring) 2 pts.
 C - Wendell Brown (fairly fresh)
 
11:32Utah StateEric Britt misses the 3 from the left corner18-5
11:30Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr grabs the board18-5
11:25Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales misses the 3 pointer from the right corner18-5
11:23Utah StateEric Britt gets the rebound18-5
11:02Utah StateRon Hannah blocks the short jumper by Eric Britt18-5
11:00Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr snags the defensive board18-5
10:56Northern Illinois UniversityErnest Russell picks off the pass by Dale Sales18-5
10:53Utah StateErnest Russell misses the easy layup18-5
10:51Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah gets the rebound18-5
10:45Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald misses long on a turnaround from the baseline18-5
10:44Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald snags the offensive board18-5
10:29Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales misses long on a runner near the basket18-5
10:27Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah snags the offensive board18-5
10:09Northern Illinois University3 seconds is called on Ron Hannah18-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Jamie Knight (C)
Louis Nakayama, Jason Macdonald, Dale Sales, Ron Hannah, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Ronnie Jamar (SG), Michael Saylor (SF), John Reese (PF), Maxwell Hubbard (C)
Rudy Halford, Eric Britt, Ernest Russell, Neil Sherry, Wendell Brown
 
09:52Utah StateJohn Reese hits a 3pt shot from the right corner18-8
09:48Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Barrett is called for the reach on Edward Thomas in the backcourt - foul #1 on Darryl Barrett, team foul #718-8
09:48Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas makes the 1st free throw19-8
09:48Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas makes the 2nd free throw20-8
09:27Utah StateRonnie Jamar hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Michael Saylor20-11
09:08Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye is hacked by Ronnie Jamar - foul #1 on Ronnie Jamar, team foul #820-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Wendell Brown (SF)
Michael Saylor
 
09:08Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye misses the 1st free throw20-11
09:08Utah StateWendell Brown grabs the board20-11
08:50Utah StateDarryl Barrett clanks a fadeaway from the right wing20-11
08:48Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas gets the rebound20-11
08:46Northern Illinois UniversityRonnie Jamar steps in front of the Jamie Knight pass in the backcourt20-11
08:37Utah StateEdward Thomas is called for the reach on Ronnie Jamar - foul #1 on Edward Thomas, team foul #420-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Dale Sales (PF), Garry Spurr (C)
Josh Ambriz, Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (PG), Neil Sherry (PF)
Darryl Barrett, John Reese
 
08:13Utah StateDale Sales is called for the reach on Neil Sherry - foul #1 on Dale Sales, team foul #520-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (PG), Jason Macdonald (SG), Gordon Daniels (SF)
James Kaye, Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry
 
SubsUtah State 
07:58Utah StateNeil Sherry connects on the fadeaway from the right wing set up by Ronnie Jamar20-13
07:39Northern Illinois UniversityErnest Russell takes the ball from Garry Spurr20-13
07:35Utah StateRonnie Jamar banks in the layup on a great pass from Ernest Russell20-15
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Jason Macdonald (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Gordon Daniels (fresh)
 PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Ernest Russell (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Ronnie Jamar (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Wendell Brown (tiring) 2 reb.
 PF - Neil Sherry (tiring) 4 pts.
 C - Maxwell Hubbard (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:15Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the right side but he's fouled by Maxwell Hubbard - foul #2 on Maxwell Hubbard, team foul #920-15
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Josh Ambriz (PF), Ron Hannah (C)
Gordon Daniels, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (PG), Eric Britt (SG), Michael Saylor (SF), John Reese (C)
Ernest Russell, Ronnie Jamar, Wendell Brown, Maxwell Hubbard
 
07:15Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald makes the 1st free throw21-15
07:15Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald makes the 2nd free throw22-15
06:59Utah StateJohn Reese misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner22-15
06:58Utah StateNeil Sherry pulls down the offensive rebound22-15
06:43Utah StateRudy Halford connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing22-18
06:21Northern Illinois UniversityRudy Halford steals it from Dale Sales22-18
06:00Utah StateJohn Reese connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner22-21
05:45Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales hits a fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Jason Macdonald24-21
05:32Utah StateRudy Halford misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing24-21
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Dale Sales24-21
05:26Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt24-21
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Jamie Knight (PF), Garry Spurr (C)
Jason Macdonald, Louis Nakayama, Dale Sales, Josh Ambriz, Ron Hannah
 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Ronnie Jamar (SG), Ernest Russell (SF), Wendell Brown (PF)
Rudy Halford, Eric Britt, Michael Saylor, Neil Sherry
 
05:08Utah StateJohn Reese hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side24-21
05:06Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr gets the rebound24-21
04:59Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry's fadeaway is rejected by Wendell Brown24-21
04:57Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry hits the follow up shot26-21
04:39Utah StateWendell Brown hits the finger roll on a great pass from Darryl Barrett26-23
04:23Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line26-23
04:22Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas pulls down the offensive rebound26-23
04:12Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Ronnie Jamar - foul #2 on Ronnie Jamar, team foul #1026-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ron Hannah (PF)
Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (SG), Neil Sherry (PF)
Ronnie Jamar, John Reese
 
04:12Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas makes the 1st free throw27-23
04:12Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas misses the 2nd free throw27-23
04:12Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr grabs the offensive board27-23
03:48Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry connects on the runner in the lane set up by Edward Thomas29-23
03:41Utah StateRon Hannah picks off the pass by Ernest Russell29-23
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye misses long on a floater in the lane but the foul's on Darryl Barrett - foul #2 on Darryl Barrett, team foul #1129-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF)
Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (PG), Ronnie Jamar (SG), Richard Brooks (SF), Michael Saylor (PF), Maxwell Hubbard (C)
Darryl Barrett, Rudy Halford, Ernest Russell, Neil Sherry, Wendell Brown
 
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye misses the 1st free throw29-23
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye makes the 2nd free throw30-23
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - James Kaye (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh)
 C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Eric Britt (fresh)
 SG - Ronnie Jamar (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Brooks (fresh)
 PF - Michael Saylor (fresh)
 C - Maxwell Hubbard (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
02:55Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard is denied on a layup by Josh Ambriz30-23
02:53Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz grabs the board30-23
02:47Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz misses the lay-in30-23
02:45Utah StateMichael Saylor pulls down the rebound30-23
02:40Utah StateEric Britt travels with the ball30-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Macdonald (SG), Jamie Knight (C)
James Kaye, Ron Hannah
 
SubsUtah State 
02:26Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz knocks in the fadeaway from the left block and the foul's on Ronnie Jamar - foul #3 on Ronnie Jamar, team foul #1232-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Ernest Russell (SG), John Reese (PF)
Eric Britt, Ronnie Jamar, Michael Saylor
 
02:26Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz makes the free throw33-23
02:09Utah StateRichard Brooks clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner33-23
02:08Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz pulls down the rebound33-23
02:02Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales makes the turnaround from close range set up by Jason Macdonald and he's fouled by John Reese - foul #1 on John Reese, team foul #1335-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Garry Spurr (C)
Louis Nakayama, Josh Ambriz, Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State 
02:02Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales makes the free throw36-23
01:44Utah StateRichard Brooks is whistled for traveling36-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jamie Knight (PF)
Dale Sales
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (PG), Neil Sherry (PF)
Darryl Barrett, John Reese
 
01:42Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald is whistled for traveling in the backcourt36-23
01:24Utah StateErnest Russell comes up short on the shot from the right wing36-23
01:23Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr snags the defensive board36-23
01:08Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Garry Spurr and the foul's on Maxwell Hubbard - foul #3 on Maxwell Hubbard, team foul #1438-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (SG), Wendell Brown (C)
Ernest Russell, Maxwell Hubbard
 
01:08Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas makes the free throw39-23
00:52Utah StateNeil Sherry scores on a runner from close range39-25
00:48Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald is fouled in the backcourt by Wendell Brown - foul #2 on Wendell Brown, team foul #1539-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Ron Hannah (PF)
Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State
Michael Saylor (PF)
Neil Sherry
 
00:48Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald makes the 1st free throw40-25
00:48Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald makes the 2nd free throw41-25
00:37Utah StateRichard Brooks clanks a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Dale Sales - foul #2 on Dale Sales, team foul #641-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sam Whiting (SG), Gordon Daniels (SF)
Jason Macdonald, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (SG)
Rudy Halford
 
00:37Utah StateRichard Brooks makes the 1st free throw41-26
00:37Utah StateRichard Brooks makes the 2nd free throw41-27
00:35Northern Illinois UniversityEric Britt is called for the reach on Louis Nakayama in the backcourt - foul #1 on Eric Britt, team foul #1641-27
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Josh Ambriz (PF)
Sam Whiting, Gordon Daniels
 
SubsUtah State
John Reese (C)
Wendell Brown
 
00:35Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama misses the 1st free throw41-27
00:35Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama misses the 2nd free throw41-27
00:35Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah grabs the offensive rebound41-27
00:21Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama misses the wide open 3pt jumper from straight away41-27
00:20Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah grabs the offensive board41-27
00:02Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from straight away41-27
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityThe clock runs out41-27
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - James Kaye (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Darryl Barrett (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest Russell (fresh) 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Richard Brooks (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Neil Sherry (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Wendell Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry inbounds the ball41-27
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:51Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry comes up short on the floater from the baseline41-27
19:50Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr tips it in43-27
19:36Utah StateDarryl Barrett is hacked by Michael McMutry - foul #1 on Michael McMutry, team foul #143-27
19:12Utah StateRichard Brooks makes the fadeaway from the left side set up by Ernest Russell43-29
18:49Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 pointer from straight away43-29
18:48Utah StateThe rebound goes to Neil Sherry43-29
18:23Utah StateWendell Brown travels with the ball43-29
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (PG), Dale Sales (PF)
James Kaye, Josh Ambriz
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (PG), Eric Britt (SG), Michael Saylor (PF), John Reese (C)
Darryl Barrett, Ernest Russell, Neil Sherry, Wendell Brown
 
18:05Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas clanks a runner from close range43-29
18:04Utah StateJohn Reese snags the defensive board43-29
17:41Utah StateRichard Brooks clanks a jumper from the left block43-29
17:40Utah StateMichael Saylor gets the offensive rebound43-29
17:28Utah StateRichard Brooks misses the jumpshot from the right side43-29
17:27Northern Illinois UniversityEdward Thomas gets the rebound43-29
17:21Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales can't connect on a jump hook from the right block43-29
17:19Utah StateRudy Halford grabs the board43-29
17:00Utah StateRudy Halford loses the dribble to Dale Sales43-29
16:56Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales knocks in the runner from the right block45-29
16:32Utah StateEric Britt is hacked by Louis Nakayama - foul #1 on Louis Nakayama, team foul #245-29
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Josh Ambriz (PF), Ron Hannah (C)
Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Ernest Russell (SG), Neil Sherry (PF), Wendell Brown (C)
Rudy Halford, Eric Britt, Michael Saylor, John Reese
 
16:20Utah StateRichard Brooks misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Dale Sales - foul #3 on Dale Sales, team foul #345-29
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Macdonald (SG), Gordon Daniels (SF)
Louis Nakayama, Dale Sales
 
SubsUtah State 
16:20Utah StateRichard Brooks makes the 1st free throw45-30
16:20Utah StateRichard Brooks makes the 2nd free throw45-31
15:54Northern Illinois UniversityGordon Daniels misses short on a 3 from straight away45-31
15:53Utah StateWendell Brown pulls down the rebound45-31
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - James Kaye (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Jason Macdonald (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Gordon Daniels (fresh)
 PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Darryl Barrett (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest Russell (fresh) 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Richard Brooks (tiring) 6 pts.
 PF - Neil Sherry (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Wendell Brown (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:41Utah StateErnest Russell clanks a 3 from straight away45-31
15:40Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Ron Hannah45-31
15:35Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Brooks steps in front of the James Kaye pass45-31
15:32Utah StateErnest Russell can't finish the layup45-31
15:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye grabs the defensive rebound45-31
15:24Northern Illinois UniversityGordon Daniels knocks in the turnaround from close range set up by Jason Macdonald47-31
15:01Utah StateWendell Brown hits a turnaround in the lane set up by Ernest Russell47-33
14:56Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye can't connect on a shot from the right side47-33
14:54Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye tips it home49-33
14:39Utah StateWendell Brown comes up short on the floater near the basket but he's fouled by Jason Macdonald - foul #1 on Jason Macdonald, team foul #449-33
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (PG), Sam Whiting (SF), Dale Sales (PF), Jamie Knight (C)
James Kaye, Gordon Daniels, Josh Ambriz, Ron Hannah
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (PG), Ronnie Jamar (SG), Maxwell Hubbard (C)
Darryl Barrett, Ernest Russell, Richard Brooks
 
14:39Utah StateWendell Brown makes the 1st free throw49-34
14:39Utah StateWendell Brown makes the 2nd free throw49-35
14:26Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales is fouled on the floor by Neil Sherry - foul #1 on Neil Sherry, team foul #149-35
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
John Reese (PF)
Neil Sherry
 
14:13Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away49-35
14:12Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard snags the defensive board49-35
13:58Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line49-35
13:56Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Dale Sales49-35
13:51Northern Illinois UniversitySam Whiting clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing49-35
13:50Utah StateRudy Halford grabs the board49-35
13:32Utah StateRonnie Jamar hits a floater in the lane on a nice dish by John Reese49-37
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Jason Macdonald52-37
13:06Utah StateWendell Brown misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane52-37
13:04Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales grabs the board52-37
12:46Northern Illinois UniversityJason Macdonald can't connect on a 3 from straight away52-37
12:44Utah StateWendell Brown grabs the defensive rebound52-37
12:26Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard misses the lay-in52-37
12:25Utah StateMaxwell Hubbard hits the follow up shot52-39
12:10Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumpshot from the right wing52-39
12:08Utah StateJohn Reese snags the defensive board52-39
12:01Utah StateDale Sales steals the ball from Maxwell Hubbard52-39
11:40Northern Illinois UniversityMaxwell Hubbard blocks the short jumper by Dale Sales52-39
11:38Utah StateWendell Brown pulls down the rebound52-39
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Louis Nakayama (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jason Macdonald (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Sam Whiting (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Dale Sales (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 C - Jamie Knight (fairly fresh)
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Rudy Halford (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Ronnie Jamar (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Wendell Brown (tired) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - John Reese (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Maxwell Hubbard (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
11:21Utah StateRudy Halford buries a driving attempt from the left block52-41
11:18Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt52-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Garry Spurr (C)
Louis Nakayama, Jason Macdonald, Sam Whiting, Dale Sales, Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (PG), Eric Britt (SG), Michael Saylor (SF), Neil Sherry (PF)
Rudy Halford, Ronnie Jamar, Wendell Brown, John Reese
 
10:57Utah StateErnest Russell comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line52-41
10:55Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr grabs the defensive rebound52-41
10:51Northern Illinois UniversityErnest Russell takes the ball from Edward Thomas in the backcourt52-41
10:32Utah StateNeil Sherry clanks a 3 from the right wing52-41
10:31Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry snags the defensive board52-41
10:23Northern Illinois UniversityMaxwell Hubbard is called for the reach on Edward Thomas - foul #4 on Maxwell Hubbard, team foul #252-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG)
Maxwell Hubbard
 
10:06Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left wing52-41
10:05Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr misses the tip52-41
10:04Utah StateNeil Sherry pulls down the rebound52-41
09:46Utah StateMichael Saylor's pass is intercepted by Josh Ambriz52-41
09:18Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye hits a floater in the paint on a nice dish by Josh Ambriz54-41
09:00Utah StateMichael Saylor comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing54-41
08:58Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Garry Spurr54-41
08:56Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Saylor - foul #2 on Michael Saylor, team foul #354-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (PG), Gordon Daniels (SF), Dale Sales (PF), Ron Hannah (C)
James Kaye, Michael McMutry, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Ronnie Jamar (SG), Richard Brooks (SF), John Reese (C)
Eric Britt, Michael Saylor, Ernest Russell
 
08:49Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah knocks in the shot from the right wing56-41
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
08:31Utah StateNeil Sherry lays it in on a nice dish by Ronnie Jamar56-43
08:12Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Dale Sales59-43
07:52Utah StateDarryl Barrett misses short on a shot from the left wing but he's hacked by Louis Nakayama - foul #2 on Louis Nakayama, team foul #559-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Macdonald (SG)
Edward Thomas
 
SubsUtah State
Maxwell Hubbard (C)
John Reese
 
07:52Utah StateDarryl Barrett misses the 1st free throw59-43
07:52Utah StateDarryl Barrett misses the 2nd free throw59-43
07:52Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales snags the defensive board59-43
07:49Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt59-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (PG)
Darryl Barrett
 
07:44Utah StateRonnie Jamar makes the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Ernest Russell59-45
07:39Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah is fouled on the floor by Maxwell Hubbard - foul #5 on Maxwell Hubbard, team foul #459-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sam Whiting (SG)
Louis Nakayama
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (PG)
Maxwell Hubbard
 
07:33Northern Illinois UniversityGordon Daniels is whistled for traveling59-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Garry Spurr (C)
Gordon Daniels
 
SubsUtah State 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Jason Macdonald (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Sam Whiting (fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Ron Hannah (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 4 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Rudy Halford (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Ronnie Jamar (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Richard Brooks (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Neil Sherry (tiring) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ernest Russell (fresh) 4 ast. 4 stl.
 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
07:17Utah StateRonnie Jamar drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane59-47
06:58Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales blows the layup but the foul's on Richard Brooks - foul #3 on Richard Brooks, team foul #559-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Michael McMutry (SF)
Sam Whiting, Ron Hannah
 
SubsUtah State
Wendell Brown (C)
Ernest Russell
 
06:58Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales misses the 1st free throw59-47
06:58Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales makes the 2nd free throw60-47
06:47Utah StateWendell Brown misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner60-47
06:46Utah StateRudy Halford can't tip it in60-47
06:45Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr grabs the board60-47
06:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye clanks a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Neil Sherry - foul #2 on Neil Sherry, team foul #660-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (SG), Josh Ambriz (PF), Jamie Knight (C)
Jason Macdonald, Dale Sales, Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (PG)
Rudy Halford
 
06:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye makes the 1st free throw61-47
06:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye makes the 2nd free throw62-47
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
06:08Utah StateRonnie Jamar lays it up and in62-49
05:54Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry is called for traveling62-49
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sam Whiting (SG)
James Kaye
 
SubsUtah State
John Reese (C)
Wendell Brown
 
05:44Utah StateRichard Brooks misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner62-49
05:42Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz snags the defensive board62-49
05:31Northern Illinois UniversityJosh Ambriz is whistled for traveling62-49
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Gordon Daniels (SF), Ron Hannah (C)
Michael McMutry, Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Ernest Russell (SG), Michael Saylor (PF)
Eric Britt, Ronnie Jamar, Neil Sherry
 
05:08Utah StateErnest Russell scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from John Reese62-52
05:01Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah connects on the runner from the right block set up by Gordon Daniels64-52
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
04:35Utah StateJohn Reese's pass is off the mark and out of bounds64-52
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Dale Sales (PF), Garry Spurr (C)
Louis Nakayama, Sam Whiting, Josh Ambriz, Ron Hannah
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (PG), Neil Sherry (PF), Wendell Brown (C)
Darryl Barrett, Michael Saylor, John Reese
 
04:30Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Brooks picks off the pass by Gordon Daniels in the backcourt64-52
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
04:25Utah StateRudy Halford loses the ball out of bounds64-52
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael McMutry (SF)
Gordon Daniels
 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (SG)
Ernest Russell
 
04:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye is hacked by Richard Brooks in the backcourt - foul #4 on Richard Brooks, team foul #764-52
04:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye misses the 1st free throw64-52
04:22Utah StateNeil Sherry grabs the defensive rebound64-52
04:08Utah StateNeil Sherry misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing64-52
04:06Utah StateRichard Brooks tips it but misses64-52
04:04Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr grabs the board64-52
03:58Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry makes the jumper from close range and he's fouled by Richard Brooks - foul #5 on Richard Brooks, team foul #866-52
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Ernest Russell (SF)
Richard Brooks
 
03:58Northern Illinois UniversityMichael McMutry makes the free throw67-52
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
03:40Utah StateNeil Sherry misses short on a jumper in the lane but he's fouled by Edward Thomas - foul #2 on Edward Thomas, team foul #667-52
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsUtah State
Darryl Barrett (PG), Ronnie Jamar (SG)
Rudy Halford, Eric Britt
 
03:40Utah StateNeil Sherry makes the 1st free throw67-53
03:40Utah StateNeil Sherry makes the 2nd free throw67-54
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:38Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye is fouled in the backcourt by Darryl Barrett - foul #3 on Darryl Barrett, team foul #967-54
03:38Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye makes the 1st free throw68-54
03:38Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye makes the 2nd free throw69-54
03:29Utah StateDarryl Barrett hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side69-54
03:28Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr gets the rebound69-54
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - James Kaye (fairly fresh) 11 pts.
 SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 4 pts. 13 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupUtah State
 PG - Darryl Barrett (tiring) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Ronnie Jamar (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Ernest Russell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl.
 PF - Neil Sherry (tired) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Wendell Brown (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityJames Kaye can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side69-54
03:22Utah StateErnest Russell snags the defensive board69-54
03:13Utah StateGarry Spurr denies the turnaround by Wendell Brown69-54
03:12Utah StateDarryl Barrett hits the follow up shot69-56
02:58Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr drills a runner from the left block on a great pass from James Kaye and he's hacked by Ronnie Jamar - foul #4 on Ronnie Jamar, team foul #1071-56
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Louis Nakayama (PG), Jason Macdonald (SG), Gordon Daniels (SF), Ron Hannah (PF)
James Kaye, Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Dale Sales
 
SubsUtah State
Rudy Halford (SG), Michael Saylor (SF), John Reese (PF)
Darryl Barrett, Ronnie Jamar, Neil Sherry
 
02:58Northern Illinois UniversityGarry Spurr makes the free throw72-56
02:42Utah StateLouis Nakayama is called for the reach on Rudy Halford - foul #3 on Louis Nakayama, team foul #772-56
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jamie Knight (C)
Garry Spurr
 
SubsUtah State
Eric Britt (SG)
Wendell Brown
 
02:42Utah StateRudy Halford makes the 1st free throw72-57
02:42Utah StateRudy Halford misses the 2nd free throw72-57
02:42Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Gordon Daniels72-57
02:13Northern Illinois UniversityJamie Knight connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away75-57
02:05Utah StateEric Britt clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing75-57
02:04Utah StateRudy Halford tips it but misses75-57
02:03Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama pulls down the rebound75-57
02:00Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt75-57
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Dale Sales (PF)
Jamie Knight
 
SubsUtah State
Wendell Brown (SF)
Eric Britt
 
01:49Utah StateErnest Russell buries a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Rudy Halford75-59
01:36Northern Illinois UniversityGordon Daniels hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing75-59
01:34Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah grabs the offensive board75-59
01:16Northern Illinois UniversityDale Sales connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Ron Hannah77-59
00:57Utah StateMichael Saylor is hacked by Dale Sales - foul #4 on Dale Sales, team foul #877-59
00:57Utah StateMichael Saylor makes the 1st free throw77-60
00:57Utah StateMichael Saylor misses the 2nd free throw77-60
00:57Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah grabs the board77-60
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from the right wing77-60
00:29Utah StateRudy Halford grabs the board77-60
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanUtah StateUtah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:21Utah StateWendell Brown misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing77-60
00:19Northern Illinois UniversityRon Hannah grabs the board77-60
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityLouis Nakayama runs out the clock77-60