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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Phelan
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 10/18/2026
67
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 33 34 67
Illinois State 39 39 78
78
Western Kentucky (4-20, 1-13)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCarl Varda 22 1-6 0-1 0-0 4 11 1 3 0 0 1 2
pfKent Owens 24 4-8 0-1 3-4 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 11
sfFrederick Smith 19 4-7 1-3 2-2 2 4 0 2 1 0 2 11
sgScott Caster 22 2-6 1-5 0-0 1 1 0 2 0 0 3 5
pgOlafemi Abdulmateen 19 0-4 0-2 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfJames Givens 23 6-12 0-2 4-6 3 7 1 1 0 1 2 16
pfRobert Krupa 17 2-4 0-0 0-0 4 5 0 0 1 0 1 4
sgEric Mahurin 16 2-6 0-3 0-0 0 2 2 3 2 0 0 4
sfIvan Rykowski 15 3-6 2-5 2-2 0 3 2 0 2 0 0 10
pfRoger Shunk 13 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 1 3 1 0 2 2
sgRonald Marinello 10 0-2 0-1 2-2 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 2
Totals 200 25-63 4-23 13-16 15 38 12 15 9 1 15 67
Percentages   .397 .174 .813                

Illinois State (17-7, 10-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cThomas Micheals 15 5-6 1-1 2-2 0 3 1 1 0 0 3 13
pfBrian Gilden 19 2-3 1-1 1-2 1 6 0 1 1 1 1 6
sfCarl Thomas 20 3-7 2-4 1-2 1 3 2 1 0 0 3 9
sgDennis Nash 23 3-8 1-3 2-2 1 1 4 1 2 0 4 9
pgKenneth Krantz 20 2-4 1-1 0-0 1 3 5 2 1 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfLouis Chappell 22 3-8 1-4 2-2 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 9
sgTimothy Wilson 16 1-3 1-2 0-0 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 3
sfRay Dearborn 16 3-5 1-2 1-2 0 4 2 1 1 0 2 8
cDaryl Nolan 15 3-3 0-0 1-2 0 4 0 2 0 2 0 7
pfWilliam Lamb 13 3-3 2-2 1-2 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 9
sgGary Morello 11 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0
pgWilliam Hollingsworth 10 0-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 28-55 11-21 11-16 7 31 21 14 8 3 17 78
Percentages   .509 .524 .688                

WKU
33
11-33
2-13
9-11
9
23
3
9
5
0
6
16
9
10
6
20
34
14-30
2-10
4-5
6
15
9
6
4
1
9
18
9
12
4
18
67
25-63
4-23
13-16
15
38
12
15
9
1
15
34
18
22
10
38
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
ISU
39
14-31
6-11
5-8
5
19
9
8
4
1
10
14
8
8
2
21
39
14-24
5-10
6-8
2
12
12
6
4
2
7
14
5
2
5
15
78
28-55
11-21
11-16
7
31
21
14
8
3
17
28
13
10
7
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Thomas Micheals Illinois State
13 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh)
 SG - Scott Caster (fresh)
 SF - Frederick Smith (fresh)
 PF - Kent Owens (fresh)
 C - Carl Varda (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Kenneth Krantz (fresh)
 SG - Dennis Nash (fresh)
 SF - Carl Thomas (fresh)
 PF - Brian Gilden (fresh)
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyCarl Varda wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:39Western KentuckyKent Owens misses the shot from the left block but he's hacked by Thomas Micheals - foul #1 on Thomas Micheals, team foul #10-0
19:39Western KentuckyKent Owens makes the 1st free throw1-0
19:39Western KentuckyKent Owens makes the 2nd free throw2-0
19:26Illinois StateKenneth Krantz can't connect on a jumper from the left wing2-0
19:25Illinois StateKenneth Krantz hits the follow up shot2-2
18:59Western KentuckyCarl Varda's pass is intercepted by Dennis Nash2-2
18:56Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses the easy layup2-2
18:55Illinois StateBrian Gilden tips it home2-4
18:53Western KentuckyThomas Micheals is called for the reach on Frederick Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Thomas Micheals, team foul #22-4
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Daryl Nolan (C)
Thomas Micheals
 
18:47Western KentuckyCarl Varda can't connect on a 3 from the left corner2-4
18:46Illinois StateBrian Gilden grabs the board2-4
18:22Illinois StateDennis Nash misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Scott Caster - foul #1 on Scott Caster, team foul #12-4
18:22Illinois StateDennis Nash makes the 1st free throw2-5
18:22Illinois StateDennis Nash makes the 2nd free throw2-6
17:56Western KentuckyKent Owens is called for traveling2-6
17:40Illinois StateDennis Nash throws a bad pass out of bounds2-6
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SG), Robert Krupa (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Scott Caster, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Wilson (PG)
Kenneth Krantz
 
17:22Western KentuckyKent Owens misses short on a jump hook from the right block2-6
17:21Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Brian Gilden2-6
16:58Illinois StateFrederick Smith steals it from Brian Gilden2-6
16:55Western KentuckyFrederick Smith hits the finger roll4-6
16:39Illinois StateDennis Nash misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing4-6
16:37Western KentuckyEric Mahurin snags the defensive board4-6
16:33Western KentuckyEric Mahurin comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing4-6
16:31Illinois StateDaryl Nolan grabs the board4-6
16:26Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses short on a floater from the right side but the foul's on Kent Owens - foul #1 on Kent Owens, team foul #24-6
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG), Scott Caster (SG), James Givens (SF), Carl Varda (C)
Eric Mahurin, Ivan Rykowski, Frederick Smith, Kent Owens
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Louis Chappell (PF), William Lamb (C)
Timothy Wilson, Dennis Nash, Brian Gilden, Daryl Nolan
 
16:26Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses the 1st free throw4-6
16:26Illinois StateCarl Thomas makes the 2nd free throw4-7
16:11Western KentuckyJames Givens hits a turnaround in the lane6-7
15:47Illinois StateKenneth Krantz scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Ray Dearborn6-10
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh)
 SG - Scott Caster (fresh)
 SF - James Givens (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Robert Krupa (fairly fresh)
 C - Carl Varda (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Kenneth Krantz (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Ray Dearborn (fresh)
 SF - Carl Thomas (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Louis Chappell (fresh)
 C - William Lamb (fresh)
 
15:35Western KentuckyScott Caster misses badly on the uncontested 3 from the right wing6-10
15:34Western KentuckyCarl Varda misses the tip6-10
15:33Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Scott Caster6-10
15:10Western KentuckyCarl Varda can't connect on a jump hook from the left block6-10
15:08Western KentuckyJames Givens tips it in8-10
14:50Illinois StateKenneth Krantz misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane8-10
14:48Western KentuckyCarl Varda snags the defensive board8-10
14:31Western KentuckyRobert Krupa misses the jumper from the left side8-10
14:29Illinois StateRay Dearborn gets the rebound8-10
14:24Illinois StateRay Dearborn misses the jumper from the left side but the foul's on Olafemi Abdulmateen - foul #1 on Olafemi Abdulmateen, team foul #38-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SG), Frederick Smith (SF), Kent Owens (PF), Roger Shunk (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Scott Caster, James Givens, Robert Krupa, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Wilson (PG), Dennis Nash (SG), Brian Gilden (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Kenneth Krantz, Carl Thomas, Louis Chappell, William Lamb
 
14:24Illinois StateRay Dearborn makes the 1st free throw8-11
14:24Illinois StateRay Dearborn misses the 2nd free throw8-11
14:24Western KentuckyRoger Shunk gets the rebound8-11
14:12Western KentuckyRoger Shunk is fouled on the floor by Dennis Nash - foul #1 on Dennis Nash, team foul #38-11
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
William Hollingsworth (PG)
Ray Dearborn
 
14:01Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski connects on the open 3 pointer from the left corner11-11
13:52Illinois StateBrian Gilden misses long on a shot from the baseline11-11
13:50Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski snags the defensive board11-11
13:46Western KentuckyTimothy Wilson steps in front of the Roger Shunk pass in the backcourt11-11
13:26Illinois StateIvan Rykowski takes the ball from Daryl Nolan11-11
13:06Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner11-11
13:04Illinois StateDaryl Nolan snags the defensive board11-11
12:45Illinois StateTimothy Wilson clanks a fadeaway in the paint11-11
12:43Western KentuckyRoger Shunk pulls down the rebound11-11
12:39Western KentuckyFrederick Smith is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Frederick Smith, team foul #411-11
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG), Scott Caster (SG), James Givens (SF), Carl Varda (C)
Eric Mahurin, Ivan Rykowski, Frederick Smith, Roger Shunk
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Morello (PG), Louis Chappell (C)
William Hollingsworth, Daryl Nolan
 
12:26Illinois StateGary Morello can't connect on a jump hook from the right block11-11
12:24Illinois StateGary Morello tips it but misses11-11
12:23Illinois StateDennis Nash grabs the offensive rebound11-11
12:14Illinois StateDennis Nash banks in the layup on a nice dish by Gary Morello11-13
12:01Western KentuckyDennis Nash steals the ball from James Givens11-13
11:45Illinois StateDennis Nash misses long on a shot near the basket11-13
11:43Western KentuckyJames Givens pulls down the rebound11-13
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh)
 SG - Scott Caster (fairly fresh)
 SF - James Givens (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Kent Owens (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Carl Varda (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Gary Morello (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Timothy Wilson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Brian Gilden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Louis Chappell (fresh)
 
11:41Western KentuckyTimothy Wilson is called for the reach on Olafemi Abdulmateen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Timothy Wilson, team foul #411-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
Ronald Marinello (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SG), Frederick Smith (SF), Robert Krupa (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Scott Caster, Kent Owens, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Ray Dearborn (SF), William Lamb (C)
Dennis Nash, Timothy Wilson, Brian Gilden
 
11:26Western KentuckyJames Givens misses the lay-in11-13
11:25Illinois StateRay Dearborn grabs the defensive rebound11-13
11:01Illinois StateLouis Chappell connects on the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Gary Morello11-15
10:51Western KentuckyFrederick Smith connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner14-15
10:49Illinois StateKenneth Krantz's pass is intercepted by Ronald Marinello in the backcourt14-15
10:38Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski misses long on a 3 from the right corner14-15
10:36Western KentuckyJames Givens hits the follow up shot16-15
10:22Illinois StateWilliam Lamb is whistled for a carry16-15
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG), Eric Mahurin (SG), Roger Shunk (PF), Carl Varda (C)
Ronald Marinello, Ivan Rykowski, James Givens, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
William Hollingsworth (PG), Dennis Nash (SG), Brian Gilden (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Kenneth Krantz, Gary Morello, Louis Chappell, William Lamb
 
10:00Western KentuckyOlafemi Abdulmateen misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner16-15
09:59Western KentuckyCarl Varda pulls down the offensive rebound16-15
09:42Western KentuckyRoger Shunk makes the driving attempt from the left block18-15
09:23Illinois StateRay Dearborn hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing18-15
09:22Western KentuckyCarl Varda snags the defensive board18-15
09:03Western KentuckyRoger Shunk comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane18-15
09:02Illinois StateBrian Gilden snags the defensive board18-15
08:48Illinois StateRay Dearborn drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner18-18
08:23Western KentuckyFrederick Smith can't connect on a shot from the left wing18-18
08:22Western KentuckyFrederick Smith grabs the offensive rebound18-18
08:05Western KentuckyFrederick Smith connects on the shot from the left side on a great pass from Olafemi Abdulmateen20-18
07:46Illinois StateDennis Nash misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side20-18
07:44Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Frederick Smith20-18
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Eric Mahurin (fairly fresh)
 SF - Frederick Smith (tiring) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Shunk (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Carl Varda (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - William Hollingsworth (fairly fresh)
 SG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Ray Dearborn (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Brian Gilden (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Daryl Nolan (tiring) 2 reb.
 
07:37Western KentuckyFrederick Smith can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away20-18
07:36Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Frederick Smith20-18
07:19Western KentuckyCarl Varda's floater is tipped away by Daryl Nolan20-18
07:18Illinois StateRay Dearborn grabs the defensive rebound20-18
07:11Illinois StateRoger Shunk is called for the reach on William Hollingsworth - foul #1 on Roger Shunk, team foul #520-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Ronald Marinello (PG), Scott Caster (SG), James Givens (SF), Kent Owens (PF), Robert Krupa (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Eric Mahurin, Frederick Smith, Roger Shunk, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Timothy Wilson (SG), Carl Thomas (SF), Louis Chappell (PF), William Lamb (C)
William Hollingsworth, Dennis Nash, Ray Dearborn, Brian Gilden, Daryl Nolan
 
06:48Illinois StateLouis Chappell misses the dunk attempt20-18
06:47Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Givens20-18
06:45Western KentuckyScott Caster travels in the backcourt20-18
06:37Illinois StateWilliam Lamb's pass is off the mark and out of bounds20-18
06:35Western KentuckyRonald Marinello is hacked by Kenneth Krantz in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenneth Krantz, team foul #520-18
06:22Western KentuckyJames Givens hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range but he's hacked by Carl Thomas - foul #1 on Carl Thomas, team foul #620-18
06:22Western KentuckyJames Givens misses the 1st free throw20-18
06:22Western KentuckyJames Givens makes the 2nd free throw21-18
06:08Illinois StateCarl Thomas knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Kenneth Krantz21-21
05:48Western KentuckyRonald Marinello misses short on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Carl Thomas - foul #2 on Carl Thomas, team foul #721-21
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Morello (PG), Dennis Nash (SG), Brian Gilden (PF)
Kenneth Krantz, Carl Thomas, William Lamb
 
05:48Western KentuckyRonald Marinello makes the 1st free throw22-21
05:48Western KentuckyRonald Marinello makes the 2nd free throw23-21
05:35Illinois StateTimothy Wilson hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Dennis Nash23-24
05:22Western KentuckyKent Owens can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner23-24
05:20Western KentuckyRobert Krupa tips it in25-24
05:08Illinois StateDennis Nash lays it in set up by Gary Morello25-26
04:44Western KentuckyJames Givens misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner25-26
04:42Illinois StateLouis Chappell grabs the board25-26
04:25Illinois StateBrian Gilden hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left block but he's fouled by Scott Caster - foul #2 on Scott Caster, team foul #625-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SG), Frederick Smith (SF), Carl Varda (C)
Ronald Marinello, Scott Caster, James Givens, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Ray Dearborn (SF), William Lamb (C)
Gary Morello, Timothy Wilson, Louis Chappell
 
04:25Illinois StateBrian Gilden makes the 1st free throw25-27
04:25Illinois StateBrian Gilden misses the 2nd free throw25-27
04:25Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Carl Varda25-27
04:04Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski is fouled on the floor by Dennis Nash - foul #2 on Dennis Nash, team foul #825-27
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (SG), Roger Shunk (PF)
Frederick Smith, Kent Owens
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Wilson (SF)
Dennis Nash
 
04:04Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski makes the 1st free throw26-27
04:04Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski makes the 2nd free throw27-27
03:52Illinois StateWilliam Lamb knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by Ray Dearborn27-30
03:50Western KentuckyEric Mahurin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt27-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kent Owens (PF)
Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (SG), Carl Thomas (SF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Ray Dearborn, Timothy Wilson, Brian Gilden
 
03:43Illinois StateRoger Shunk picks off the pass by Carl Thomas27-30
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Eric Mahurin (fresh)
 SF - Ivan Rykowski (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Kent Owens (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Roger Shunk (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Kenneth Krantz (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Dennis Nash (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Carl Thomas (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - William Lamb (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh)
 
03:30Western KentuckyRoger Shunk double dribbles27-30
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
William Hollingsworth (PG), Daryl Nolan (PF)
Kenneth Krantz, William Lamb
 
03:13Illinois StateDaryl Nolan drills a runner from the right block on a great pass from William Hollingsworth27-32
03:01Western KentuckyDennis Nash is called for the reach on Kent Owens - foul #3 on Dennis Nash, team foul #927-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Givens (SF), Carl Varda (C)
Eric Mahurin, Roger Shunk
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Morello (SG)
Dennis Nash
 
03:01Western KentuckyKent Owens misses the 1st free throw27-32
03:01Illinois StateThomas Micheals grabs the defensive rebound27-32
02:47Illinois StateWilliam Hollingsworth misses long on a 3 from the left wing27-32
02:46Western KentuckyCarl Varda pulls down the rebound27-32
02:40Western KentuckyKent Owens banks in the layup set up by Carl Varda29-32
02:24Illinois StateWilliam Hollingsworth hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side29-32
02:22Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Ivan Rykowski29-32
02:05Western KentuckyCarl Varda hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from the right wing29-32
02:03Illinois StateDaryl Nolan snags the defensive board29-32
01:49Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses the shot from close range29-32
01:48Western KentuckyJames Givens grabs the board29-32
01:46Western KentuckyCarl Thomas is called for the reach on James Givens in the backcourt - foul #3 on Carl Thomas, team foul #1029-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (PG), Scott Caster (SG), Frederick Smith (SF), Robert Krupa (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Ivan Rykowski, Kent Owens, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Timothy Wilson (SF), Louis Chappell (PF), William Lamb (C)
William Hollingsworth, Gary Morello, Carl Thomas, Daryl Nolan, Thomas Micheals
 
01:46Western KentuckyJames Givens makes the 1st free throw30-32
01:46Western KentuckyJames Givens makes the 2nd free throw31-32
01:42Illinois StateKenneth Krantz's pass is intercepted by Eric Mahurin in the backcourt31-32
01:41Western KentuckyScott Caster banks in the layup on a nice dish by Eric Mahurin33-32
01:22Illinois StateLouis Chappell clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing33-32
01:21Western KentuckyFrederick Smith gets the rebound33-32
01:17Western KentuckyEric Mahurin's pass is intercepted by Ray Dearborn33-32
01:12Illinois StateRay Dearborn lays it up and in33-34
00:59Western KentuckyJames Givens misses short on a runner near the basket33-34
00:57Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Ray Dearborn33-34
00:35Illinois StateTimothy Wilson clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing33-34
00:33Illinois StateWilliam Lamb tips it home33-36
00:18Western KentuckyScott Caster misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing33-36
00:16Western KentuckyRobert Krupa misses the tip33-36
00:15Illinois StateKenneth Krantz grabs the defensive rebound33-36
00:05Illinois StateWilliam Lamb knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Kenneth Krantz33-39
00:01Western KentuckyFrederick Smith misses the 3pt shot from straight away33-39
00:00Illinois StateWilliam Lamb snags the defensive board33-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Caster (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Frederick Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Kent Owens (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Carl Varda (fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Kenneth Krantz (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Ray Dearborn (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Timothy Wilson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Brian Gilden (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateTimothy Wilson inbounds the ball33-39
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
19:46Illinois StateBrian Gilden makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Thomas Micheals33-42
19:43Western KentuckyFrederick Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt33-42
19:36Illinois StateThomas Micheals buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Timothy Wilson33-45
19:31Western KentuckyFrederick Smith is hacked by Ray Dearborn in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #133-45
19:22Western KentuckyKent Owens misses the fadeaway from the left side33-45
19:20Illinois StateKenneth Krantz gets the rebound33-45
19:02Illinois StateRay Dearborn is hacked by Frederick Smith - foul #2 on Frederick Smith, team foul #133-45
18:38Illinois StateThomas Micheals drills a jump hook near the basket set up by Kenneth Krantz33-47
18:18Western KentuckyBrian Gilden steals it from Carl Varda33-47
18:05Illinois StateKenneth Krantz is fouled on the floor by Scott Caster - foul #3 on Scott Caster, team foul #233-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SG), James Givens (SF), Robert Krupa (PF), Roger Shunk (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Scott Caster, Frederick Smith, Kent Owens, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
William Hollingsworth (PG), Gary Morello (SG), Louis Chappell (SF), Daryl Nolan (PF), William Lamb (C)
Kenneth Krantz, Ray Dearborn, Timothy Wilson, Brian Gilden, Thomas Micheals
 
17:51Illinois StateIvan Rykowski steals it from Daryl Nolan33-47
17:47Western KentuckyEric Mahurin banks in the layup on a nice dish by Ivan Rykowski35-47
17:25Illinois StateLouis Chappell hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side35-47
17:24Western KentuckyRobert Krupa gets the rebound35-47
17:22Western KentuckyEric Mahurin double dribbles in the backcourt35-47
17:11Illinois StateJames Givens is called for the reach on William Hollingsworth - foul #1 on James Givens, team foul #335-47
16:56Illinois StateLouis Chappell misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing35-47
16:54Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Eric Mahurin35-47
16:49Western KentuckyEric Mahurin clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner35-47
16:47Western KentuckyJames Givens misses the tip35-47
16:46Illinois StateDaryl Nolan gets the rebound35-47
16:30Illinois StateEric Mahurin takes the ball from Louis Chappell35-47
16:10Western KentuckyJames Givens dunks the ball on a nice dish by Eric Mahurin37-47
15:48Illinois StateDaryl Nolan connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from William Hollingsworth37-49
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Eric Mahurin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Ivan Rykowski (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - James Givens (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Robert Krupa (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Roger Shunk (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - William Hollingsworth (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Gary Morello (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Louis Chappell (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Daryl Nolan (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William Lamb (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:43Western KentuckyGary Morello steals the ball from Roger Shunk in the backcourt37-49
15:20Illinois StateWilliam Hollingsworth hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line37-49
15:19Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski snags the defensive board37-49
15:13Western KentuckyJames Givens misses badly on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on Louis Chappell - foul #1 on Louis Chappell, team foul #237-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG), Scott Caster (SG), Kent Owens (PF), Carl Varda (C)
Eric Mahurin, Ivan Rykowski, Robert Krupa, Roger Shunk
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Dennis Nash (SG), Carl Thomas (SF), Brian Gilden (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
William Hollingsworth, Gary Morello, Louis Chappell, Daryl Nolan, William Lamb
 
15:13Western KentuckyJames Givens misses the 1st free throw37-49
15:13Western KentuckyJames Givens makes the 2nd free throw38-49
14:46Illinois StateThomas Micheals can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Carl Varda - foul #1 on Carl Varda, team foul #438-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Frederick Smith (SF)
James Givens
 
SubsIllinois State 
14:46Illinois StateThomas Micheals makes the 1st free throw38-50
14:46Illinois StateThomas Micheals makes the 2nd free throw38-51
14:33Western KentuckyOlafemi Abdulmateen is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing38-51
14:31Illinois StateBrian Gilden pulls down the rebound38-51
14:24Illinois StateCarl Thomas drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Kenneth Krantz38-54
14:22Western KentuckyKenneth Krantz is called for the reach on Olafemi Abdulmateen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenneth Krantz, team foul #338-54
14:04Western KentuckyOlafemi Abdulmateen clanks a 3 pointer from straight away38-54
14:02Illinois StateBrian Gilden grabs the board38-54
13:34Illinois StateCarl Thomas hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the lane38-54
13:32Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Carl Varda38-54
13:27Western KentuckyFrederick Smith is hacked by Brian Gilden - foul #1 on Brian Gilden, team foul #438-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Ronald Marinello (PG)
Olafemi Abdulmateen
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Wilson (PG), Ray Dearborn (SF)
Kenneth Krantz, Carl Thomas
 
13:10Western KentuckyThomas Micheals is called for the reach on Carl Varda - foul #3 on Thomas Micheals, team foul #538-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Givens (PF)
Kent Owens
 
SubsIllinois State 
13:02Western KentuckyFrederick Smith hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from James Givens40-54
12:48Illinois StateTimothy Wilson is hacked by Ronald Marinello - foul #1 on Ronald Marinello, team foul #540-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Ivan Rykowski (SG), Robert Krupa (C)
Scott Caster, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Louis Chappell (C)
Thomas Micheals
 
12:33Illinois StateRobert Krupa picks off the pass by Ray Dearborn40-54
12:17Western KentuckyFrederick Smith can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Ray Dearborn - foul #2 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #640-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG)
Ronald Marinello
 
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Dennis Nash, Brian Gilden
 
12:17Western KentuckyFrederick Smith makes the 1st free throw41-54
12:17Western KentuckyFrederick Smith makes the 2nd free throw42-54
12:08Illinois StateThomas Micheals buries a shot in the paint on a great pass from Carl Thomas42-56
11:43Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski buries a jumper from the left wing44-56
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Ivan Rykowski (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Frederick Smith (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - James Givens (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Robert Krupa (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Timothy Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Dearborn (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Carl Thomas (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Louis Chappell (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf.
 
11:22Illinois StateTimothy Wilson throws a bad pass out of bounds44-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (SG), Kent Owens (PF), Roger Shunk (C)
Ivan Rykowski, James Givens, Robert Krupa
 
SubsIllinois State
William Hollingsworth (PG), Gary Morello (SG), Brian Gilden (PF)
Timothy Wilson, Ray Dearborn, Louis Chappell
 
11:04Western KentuckyEric Mahurin misses badly on a 3 from straight away44-56
11:03Illinois StateThomas Micheals snags the defensive board44-56
10:51Illinois StateThomas Micheals slams it home on a great pass from Carl Thomas44-58
10:34Western KentuckyKent Owens buries a driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Roger Shunk46-58
10:24Illinois StateWilliam Hollingsworth is fouled on the floor by Roger Shunk - foul #2 on Roger Shunk, team foul #646-58
SubsWestern Kentucky
Scott Caster (SG), James Givens (SF), Carl Varda (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Frederick Smith, Roger Shunk
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Dennis Nash (SG), Daryl Nolan (PF), William Lamb (C)
William Hollingsworth, Gary Morello, Brian Gilden, Thomas Micheals
 
10:11Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner46-58
10:10Western KentuckyKent Owens snags the defensive board46-58
09:51Western KentuckyDaryl Nolan blocks the short jumper by Eric Mahurin46-58
09:49Illinois StateWilliam Lamb gets the rebound46-58
09:27Illinois StateDennis Nash clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner46-58
09:25Western KentuckyCarl Varda grabs the board46-58
09:18Western KentuckyKenneth Krantz picks off the pass by Carl Varda46-58
09:12Illinois StateDaryl Nolan hits a floater from close range set up by Dennis Nash46-60
08:47Western KentuckyScott Caster hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Kent Owens49-60
08:30Illinois StateWilliam Lamb is hacked by James Givens - foul #2 on James Givens, team foul #749-60
SubsWestern Kentucky
Olafemi Abdulmateen (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SF), Robert Krupa (PF), Roger Shunk (C)
Eric Mahurin, James Givens, Kent Owens, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Wilson (PG), Ray Dearborn (SF), Louis Chappell (C)
Kenneth Krantz, Carl Thomas, Daryl Nolan
 
08:30Illinois StateWilliam Lamb makes the 1st free throw49-61
08:30Illinois StateWilliam Lamb misses the 2nd free throw49-61
08:30Western KentuckyRoger Shunk grabs the board49-61
08:06Western KentuckyScott Caster loses the dribble to Louis Chappell49-61
07:53Illinois StateRay Dearborn misses long on a jumper from the left side49-61
07:52Illinois StateTimothy Wilson snags the offensive board49-61
07:36Illinois StateTimothy Wilson travels with the ball49-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Frederick Smith (SF)
Scott Caster
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Morello (SG), Brian Gilden (PF)
Dennis Nash, William Lamb
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Olafemi Abdulmateen (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Ivan Rykowski (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Frederick Smith (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Robert Krupa (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Roger Shunk (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Timothy Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gary Morello (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Ray Dearborn (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Brian Gilden (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Louis Chappell (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:16Western KentuckyThe short jumper by Olafemi Abdulmateen is denied by Brian Gilden49-61
07:14Western KentuckyRobert Krupa pulls down the offensive rebound49-61
07:02Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Olafemi Abdulmateen52-61
06:47Illinois StateLouis Chappell scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away52-64
06:35Western KentuckyIvan Rykowski misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner52-64
06:33Western KentuckyRobert Krupa tips it home54-64
06:16Illinois StateLouis Chappell misses short on a shot from the left wing but the foul's on Robert Krupa - foul #1 on Robert Krupa, team foul #854-64
SubsWestern Kentucky
Ronald Marinello (PG), Scott Caster (SG), James Givens (SF), Kent Owens (PF), Carl Varda (C)
Olafemi Abdulmateen, Ivan Rykowski, Frederick Smith, Robert Krupa, Roger Shunk
 
SubsIllinois State
Kenneth Krantz (PG), Dennis Nash (SG), Carl Thomas (SF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Timothy Wilson, Gary Morello, Ray Dearborn, Brian Gilden
 
06:16Illinois StateLouis Chappell makes the 1st free throw54-65
06:16Illinois StateLouis Chappell makes the 2nd free throw54-66
06:06Western KentuckyRonald Marinello misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner54-66
06:04Illinois StateLouis Chappell grabs the board54-66
05:59Illinois StateDennis Nash's fadeaway is rejected by James Givens54-66
05:58Illinois StateCarl Thomas tips it in54-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
05:31Western KentuckyKent Owens misses the lay-in54-68
05:29Illinois StateCarl Thomas snags the defensive board54-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
05:10Illinois StateDennis Nash knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Kenneth Krantz54-71
04:47Western KentuckyScott Caster clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away54-71
04:46Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Carl Varda54-71
04:40Western KentuckyCarl Varda hits a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Ronald Marinello56-71
04:11Illinois StateLouis Chappell can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner56-71
04:09Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Carl Varda56-71
03:55Western KentuckyJames Givens misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner56-71
03:54Western KentuckyKent Owens hits the follow up shot58-71
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:25Illinois StateLouis Chappell makes the jump hook from close range set up by Dennis Nash58-73
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Ronald Marinello (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Caster (tiring) 5 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - James Givens (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Kent Owens (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Carl Varda (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 10 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Kenneth Krantz (tiring) 5 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Carl Thomas (tiring) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Louis Chappell (tiring) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (tiring) 11 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:07Western KentuckyScott Caster misses the 3pt shot from straight away58-73
03:05Illinois StateThomas Micheals pulls down the rebound58-73
02:41Illinois StateThomas Micheals loses the dribble to Kent Owens58-73
02:26Western KentuckyRonald Marinello misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side58-73
02:25Illinois StateCarl Thomas grabs the defensive rebound58-73
01:57Illinois StateCarl Thomas hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner58-73
01:56Western KentuckyJames Givens gets the rebound58-73
01:50Western KentuckyJames Givens is open and scores on a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Ronald Marinello60-73
01:28Illinois StateThomas Micheals banks in the layup on a great pass from Dennis Nash60-75
01:23Western KentuckyJames Givens can't connect on a shot from the left block60-75
01:21Western KentuckyCarl Varda pulls down the offensive rebound60-75
01:08Western KentuckyKent Owens banks in the layup and he's fouled by Dennis Nash - foul #4 on Dennis Nash, team foul #762-75
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eric Mahurin (PG), Ivan Rykowski (SG), Robert Krupa (C)
Ronald Marinello, Scott Caster, Carl Varda
 
SubsIllinois State
Timothy Wilson (PG), Gary Morello (SG), Ray Dearborn (SF), Daryl Nolan (PF)
Kenneth Krantz, Dennis Nash, Carl Thomas, Thomas Micheals
 
01:08Western KentuckyKent Owens makes the free throw63-75
00:39Illinois StateDaryl Nolan misses the easy layup but the foul's on Kent Owens - foul #2 on Kent Owens, team foul #963-75
SubsWestern Kentucky
Roger Shunk (C)
Kent Owens
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:39Illinois StateDaryl Nolan misses the 1st free throw63-75
00:39Illinois StateDaryl Nolan makes the 2nd free throw63-76
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:33Western KentuckyEric Mahurin hits a fadeaway from the free throw line65-76
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:09Illinois StateRay Dearborn knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Gary Morello65-78
00:03Western KentuckyJames Givens scores on a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Ivan Rykowski67-78
00:00Illinois StateTimothy Wilson runs out the clock67-78