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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Smith
Valparaiso Sim AI
Western Illinois Sim AI
Final -
 10/19/2026
73
  1 2 F
Valparaiso 35 38 73
Western Illinois 30 31 61
61
Valparaiso (17-11, 9-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRobert Holland 28 0-4 0-0 2-2 5 10 0 1 0 1 2 2
pfPhillip Jordan 26 2-8 0-2 3-3 2 6 3 1 1 1 2 7
sfLynn Sweat 23 5-11 2-5 1-1 2 3 5 2 0 0 4 13
sgFrankie Blassingame 22 5-7 2-4 2-2 0 2 0 0 2 0 3 14
pgPhilip Hoge 25 2-6 2-5 2-2 0 1 2 3 2 0 1 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgHoward Black 18 4-9 1-1 1-2 1 1 3 1 0 0 1 10
sgPatrick Mixson 17 2-4 1-3 0-0 2 3 1 1 0 0 1 5
pgCharles Roth 14 2-5 0-1 1-1 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 5
pfNelson Swartzmiller 13 2-3 1-1 0-0 1 3 2 1 0 2 0 5
cRandall Birch 12 1-3 0-0 2-3 1 3 1 0 0 0 3 4
sfRichard Henderson 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Totals 200 25-60 9-22 14-16 14 33 19 12 7 4 18 73
Percentages   .417 .409 .875                

Western Illinois (9-18, 5-11)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPat Borders 23 2-5 0-1 0-2 1 4 0 2 1 1 3 4
pfErnie Goines 26 1-3 0-0 3-3 0 5 0 1 0 0 2 5
sfEdwin Merritt 25 6-7 2-2 3-6 1 3 3 2 1 0 1 17
sgJames Starling 27 3-9 1-3 2-2 3 7 2 1 1 0 2 9
pgJames Niblett 27 5-11 2-4 2-2 1 2 0 4 2 0 1 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam McEvoy 18 2-6 0-1 0-0 3 9 0 2 0 0 2 4
sgMelvin Epps 16 1-1 0-0 1-2 2 3 3 1 1 0 0 3
pgThad Bishop 14 1-3 0-0 0-1 2 2 1 2 0 0 1 2
sgGreg Thompson 12 0-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
sfReuben Kucharski 12 1-3 0-1 1-2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3
Totals 200 22-52 5-14 12-20 13 36 9 16 7 1 14 61
Percentages   .423 .357 .600                

VU
35
14-34
5-14
2-2
7
17
12
5
4
1
12
10
9
2
2
15
38
11-26
4-8
12-14
7
16
7
7
3
3
6
8
11
4
0
14
73
25-60
9-22
14-16
14
33
19
12
7
4
18
18
20
6
2
29
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
WIU
30
9-22
2-8
10-16
5
18
3
8
3
1
4
6
6
3
4
1
31
13-30
3-6
2-4
8
18
6
8
4
0
10
16
8
6
5
11
61
22-52
5-14
12-20
13
36
9
16
7
1
14
22
14
9
9
12
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Frankie Blassingame Valparaiso
14 Points, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh)
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fresh)
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh)
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh)
 C - Robert Holland (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fresh)
 
20:00Western IllinoisPat Borders wins the tip0-0
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:44Western IllinoisPhilip Hoge steals the ball from James Niblett0-0
19:26ValparaisoPhillip Jordan buries a driving attempt near the basket set up by Philip Hoge2-0
19:01Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt drills a shot from the right block2-2
18:42ValparaisoPhilip Hoge drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Lynn Sweat5-2
18:17Western IllinoisErnie Goines lays it in on a nice dish by Edwin Merritt and the foul's on Lynn Sweat - foul #1 on Lynn Sweat, team foul #15-4
18:17Western IllinoisErnie Goines makes the free throw5-5
18:03ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Phillip Jordan8-5
17:48Western IllinoisPat Borders misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner8-5
17:47ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame pulls down the rebound8-5
17:30ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane8-5
17:28Western IllinoisJames Niblett pulls down the rebound8-5
17:23Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits a shot from the right side8-7
17:09ValparaisoPat Borders denies the turnaround by Phillip Jordan8-7
17:08Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound8-7
17:05Western IllinoisJames Niblett loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt8-7
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), William McEvoy (C)
Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
16:59ValparaisoLynn Sweat hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner8-7
16:58Western IllinoisJames Starling grabs the board8-7
16:53Western IllinoisPhillip Jordan is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #1 on Phillip Jordan, team foul #28-7
16:39Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Melvin Epps8-9
16:22ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner8-9
16:21Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to William McEvoy8-9
16:05Western IllinoisFrankie Blassingame steals it from William McEvoy8-9
16:02ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame hits the finger roll10-9
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fairly fresh)
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh)
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh)
 C - William McEvoy (fresh)
 
15:54Western IllinoisJames Niblett is fouled on the floor by Philip Hoge - foul #1 on Philip Hoge, team foul #310-9
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Howard Black (SG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Randall Birch (PF), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Philip Hoge, Frankie Blassingame, Lynn Sweat, Phillip Jordan, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski
 
15:41Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner10-9
15:39Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy grabs the offensive board10-9
15:26Western IllinoisThe short jumper by Edwin Merritt is denied by Nelson Swartzmiller10-9
15:24ValparaisoNelson Swartzmiller snags the defensive board10-9
15:16ValparaisoRandall Birch can't connect on a jump hook near the basket10-9
15:15ValparaisoRandall Birch snags the offensive board10-9
14:53ValparaisoWilliam McEvoy is called for the reach on Charles Roth - foul #1 on William McEvoy, team foul #110-9
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Phillip Jordan (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Charles Roth, Randall Birch, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
William McEvoy
 
14:29ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses long on a 3 from straight away10-9
14:27ValparaisoThe offensive rebound goes to Phillip Jordan10-9
14:07ValparaisoPhilip Hoge hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner10-9
14:05Western IllinoisErnie Goines snags the defensive board10-9
13:39Western IllinoisPat Borders's pass is off the mark and out of bounds10-9
SubsValparaiso
Frankie Blassingame (SG), Lynn Sweat (SF)
Howard Black, Patrick Mixson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines
 
13:21ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses long on a jump hook from the right block10-9
13:20Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound10-9
13:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner10-9
13:14ValparaisoPhillip Jordan gets the rebound10-9
12:50ValparaisoLynn Sweat makes the shot from just outside the lane set up by Phillip Jordan12-9
12:33Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing12-9
12:31Western IllinoisPat Borders tips it home12-11
12:07ValparaisoPat Borders is called for the reach on Philip Hoge - foul #1 on Pat Borders, team foul #212-11
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (PG), Randall Birch (PF), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Philip Hoge, Phillip Jordan, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF), William McEvoy (C)
Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski, Pat Borders
 
11:53ValparaisoRandall Birch hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane12-11
11:52ValparaisoHoward Black can't tip it in12-11
11:50Western IllinoisJames Starling grabs the defensive rebound12-11
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Howard Black (fresh)
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Randall Birch (fresh)
 C - Nelson Swartzmiller (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:46Western IllinoisJames Niblett scores on a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Starling12-13
11:40ValparaisoHoward Black misses badly on a shot from the left side12-13
11:39Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy gets the rebound12-13
11:29Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Frankie Blassingame - foul #1 on Frankie Blassingame, team foul #412-13
SubsValparaiso
Patrick Mixson (SF)
Lynn Sweat
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
11:29Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 1st free throw12-14
11:29Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw12-15
11:08ValparaisoPatrick Mixson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away12-15
11:07Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to William McEvoy12-15
10:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines blows the dunk but he's fouled by Frankie Blassingame - foul #2 on Frankie Blassingame, team foul #512-15
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Phillip Jordan (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Frankie Blassingame, Randall Birch, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
10:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines makes the 1st free throw12-16
10:59Western IllinoisErnie Goines makes the 2nd free throw12-17
10:44ValparaisoPatrick Mixson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away12-17
10:43Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy pulls down the rebound12-17
10:25Western IllinoisJames Starling scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner12-20
10:05ValparaisoHoward Black comes up short on the runner in the paint12-20
10:03ValparaisoPatrick Mixson tips it home14-20
09:45Western IllinoisPhillip Jordan picks off the pass by Edwin Merritt14-20
09:33ValparaisoCharles Roth drills a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Howard Black16-20
09:09Western IllinoisJames Niblett clanks a 3 from straight away16-20
09:08ValparaisoRobert Holland pulls down the rebound16-20
08:59ValparaisoPhillip Jordan's pass is intercepted by James Starling16-20
08:35Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side16-22
08:18ValparaisoPhillip Jordan drills a turnaround from the baseline set up by Howard Black and the foul's on Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #318-22
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Lynn Sweat (SF), Randall Birch (C)
Howard Black, Patrick Mixson, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines, William McEvoy
 
08:18ValparaisoPhillip Jordan makes the free throw19-22
07:58Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski can't connect on a turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Phillip Jordan - foul #2 on Phillip Jordan, team foul #619-22
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (SG), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Charles Roth, Phillip Jordan
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
07:58Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski misses the 1st free throw19-22
07:58Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski makes the 2nd free throw19-23
07:43ValparaisoHoward Black buries a runner near the basket set up by Lynn Sweat21-23
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Randall Birch (fresh)
 C - Nelson Swartzmiller (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:29Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane21-23
07:28Western IllinoisThad Bishop tips it but misses21-23
07:27ValparaisoPhilip Hoge grabs the defensive rebound21-23
07:03ValparaisoLynn Sweat drills a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Nelson Swartzmiller24-23
06:43Western IllinoisThad Bishop is hacked by Randall Birch - foul #1 on Randall Birch, team foul #724-23
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (SG), Robert Holland (C)
Howard Black, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
06:43Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses the 1st free throw24-23
06:43ValparaisoRandall Birch grabs the board24-23
06:31ValparaisoCharles Roth misses short on a 3 from straight away24-23
06:30Western IllinoisPat Borders grabs the board24-23
06:16Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses short on a jumper from the right side24-23
06:15ValparaisoRobert Holland pulls down the rebound24-23
06:02ValparaisoLynn Sweat is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Lynn Sweat, team foul #824-23
SubsValparaiso
Patrick Mixson (SG), Richard Henderson (SF), Nelson Swartzmiller (PF)
Charles Roth, Lynn Sweat, Randall Birch
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Reuben Kucharski, Pat Borders
 
05:50Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing24-26
05:34ValparaisoNelson Swartzmiller loses the dribble to James Niblett24-26
05:24Western IllinoisRichard Henderson picks off the pass by James Starling24-26
05:12ValparaisoPatrick Mixson makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Nelson Swartzmiller27-26
04:58Western IllinoisJames Starling hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner27-26
04:56Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt snags the offensive board27-26
04:40Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Richard Henderson - foul #1 on Richard Henderson, team foul #927-26
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Howard Black (SG), Randall Birch (PF)
Philip Hoge, Richard Henderson, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
Melvin Epps
 
04:40Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 1st free throw27-26
04:40Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 2nd free throw27-27
04:23ValparaisoHoward Black makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Charles Roth30-27
04:19Western IllinoisJames Starling is hacked by Randall Birch - foul #2 on Randall Birch, team foul #1030-27
SubsValparaiso
Nelson Swartzmiller (PF)
Randall Birch
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Reuben Kucharski (SF)
Edwin Merritt
 
04:19Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 1st free throw30-28
04:19Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 2nd free throw30-29
04:01ValparaisoHoward Black hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing30-29
04:00Western IllinoisErnie Goines pulls down the rebound30-29
03:55Western IllinoisJames Niblett clanks a floater from the left side30-29
03:53ValparaisoPatrick Mixson pulls down the rebound30-29
03:24ValparaisoCharles Roth scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Howard Black and he's hacked by Reuben Kucharski - foul #1 on Reuben Kucharski, team foul #432-29
SubsValparaiso
Frankie Blassingame (SG), Lynn Sweat (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF), Randall Birch (C)
Howard Black, Patrick Mixson, Nelson Swartzmiller, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), William McEvoy (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Ernie Goines
 
03:24ValparaisoCharles Roth makes the free throw33-29
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Charles Roth (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Randall Birch (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh)
 SF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - William McEvoy (fresh) 5 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:09Western IllinoisRandall Birch is called for the reach on Pat Borders - foul #3 on Randall Birch, team foul #1133-29
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Richard Henderson (C)
Charles Roth, Randall Birch
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF)
Reuben Kucharski
 
03:09Western IllinoisPat Borders misses the 1st free throw33-29
03:09Western IllinoisPat Borders misses the 2nd free throw33-29
03:09ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame grabs the board33-29
02:44ValparaisoPhillip Jordan blows the layup33-29
02:43Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy snags the defensive board33-29
02:30Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses long on a shot from the free throw line33-29
02:28Western IllinoisThad Bishop grabs the offensive board33-29
02:10Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy throws a bad pass out of bounds33-29
SubsValparaiso
Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Richard Henderson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Melvin Epps (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Pat Borders
 
01:55ValparaisoNelson Swartzmiller misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing33-29
01:54ValparaisoLynn Sweat snags the offensive board33-29
01:48ValparaisoPhilip Hoge throws a bad pass out of bounds33-29
SubsValparaiso
Robert Holland (C)
Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Ernie Goines (PF)
Melvin Epps
 
01:33Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is hacked by Robert Holland - foul #1 on Robert Holland, team foul #1233-29
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (PG)
Philip Hoge
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
01:33Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 1st free throw33-30
01:33Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 2nd free throw33-30
01:33ValparaisoPhillip Jordan gets the rebound33-30
01:12ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame scores on a floater from the right side on a great pass from Phillip Jordan35-30
00:53Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt throws a bad pass out of bounds35-30
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Patrick Mixson (SF)
Frankie Blassingame, Lynn Sweat
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (SF), Pat Borders (C)
Edwin Merritt, William McEvoy
 
00:35ValparaisoPhillip Jordan comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner35-30
00:34ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the offensive board35-30
00:14ValparaisoPhillip Jordan misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner35-30
00:12ValparaisoPatrick Mixson snags the offensive board35-30
00:05ValparaisoCharles Roth's pass is intercepted by Pat Borders35-30
00:00Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane35-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00ValparaisoLynn Sweat inbounds the ball35-30
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:34ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame buries a floater from the free throw line set up by Lynn Sweat37-30
19:24Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner37-30
19:23Western IllinoisJames Niblett gets the offensive rebound37-30
19:10Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses badly on a floater from the free throw line37-30
19:08ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the board37-30
18:50ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame is fouled on the floor by James Starling - foul #1 on James Starling, team foul #137-30
18:37ValparaisoPhilip Hoge makes the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Lynn Sweat40-30
18:18Western IllinoisJames Starling hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing40-30
18:16ValparaisoLynn Sweat pulls down the rebound40-30
18:02ValparaisoPhilip Hoge is whistled for traveling40-30
17:46Western IllinoisJames Starling buries a floater in the paint on a nice dish by Edwin Merritt40-32
17:36ValparaisoLynn Sweat hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line40-32
17:34Western IllinoisJames Starling snags the defensive board40-32
17:23Western IllinoisRobert Holland swats the layup by Pat Borders40-32
17:21Western IllinoisJames Starling tips it home40-34
17:07ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away40-34
17:05Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the defensive rebound40-34
16:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Edwin Merritt40-37
16:30ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame comes up short on the 3 from the right corner40-37
16:29ValparaisoRobert Holland pulls down the offensive rebound40-37
16:08ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner40-37
16:06ValparaisoRobert Holland can't tip it in40-37
16:04Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the board40-37
15:59Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away40-40
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fairly fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:41ValparaisoPhilip Hoge clanks a floater from the left side but he's hacked by Ernie Goines - foul #1 on Ernie Goines, team foul #240-40
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (SG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Randall Birch (PF), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Frankie Blassingame, Lynn Sweat, Phillip Jordan, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF), William McEvoy (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines, Pat Borders
 
15:41ValparaisoPhilip Hoge makes the 1st free throw41-40
15:41ValparaisoPhilip Hoge makes the 2nd free throw42-40
15:27Western IllinoisThad Bishop throws a bad pass out of bounds42-40
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG)
Philip Hoge
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
15:09ValparaisoCharles Roth clanks a jumper from the left wing42-40
15:07Western IllinoisGreg Thompson pulls down the rebound42-40
14:46Western IllinoisCharles Roth picks off the pass by Thad Bishop42-40
14:25ValparaisoRandall Birch hits the finger roll on a great pass from Charles Roth and he's hacked by Reuben Kucharski - foul #2 on Reuben Kucharski, team foul #344-40
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG)
Greg Thompson
 
14:25ValparaisoRandall Birch misses the free throw44-40
14:25Western IllinoisMelvin Epps snags the defensive board44-40
14:11Western IllinoisJames Niblett knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Melvin Epps44-42
13:58ValparaisoHoward Black drills a runner from the right block on a great pass from Randall Birch and the foul's on James Niblett - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #446-42
SubsValparaiso
Phillip Jordan (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Randall Birch, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG)
Thad Bishop
 
13:58ValparaisoHoward Black makes the free throw47-42
13:41Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski is whistled for traveling47-42
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF)
Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski
 
13:27ValparaisoPatrick Mixson loses the dribble to Edwin Merritt47-42
13:08Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is fouled on the floor by Robert Holland - foul #2 on Robert Holland, team foul #147-42
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Frankie Blassingame (SG)
Charles Roth, Patrick Mixson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (C)
William McEvoy
 
12:49Western IllinoisJames Starling's layup is rejected by Phillip Jordan47-42
12:47Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the tip47-42
12:45Western IllinoisMelvin Epps pulls down the offensive rebound47-42
12:24Western IllinoisMelvin Epps travels with the ball47-42
SubsValparaiso
Lynn Sweat (SF)
Howard Black
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, Melvin Epps
 
12:08ValparaisoRobert Holland misses badly on a runner in the paint but he's fouled by Pat Borders - foul #2 on Pat Borders, team foul #547-42
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Reuben Kucharski (SF)
Edwin Merritt
 
12:08ValparaisoRobert Holland makes the 1st free throw48-42
12:08ValparaisoRobert Holland makes the 2nd free throw49-42
11:59Western IllinoisFrankie Blassingame takes the ball from Pat Borders49-42
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Reuben Kucharski (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:36ValparaisoRobert Holland is whistled for traveling49-42
SubsValparaiso
Randall Birch (PF), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Phillip Jordan, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), William McEvoy (PF)
James Starling, Reuben Kucharski, Ernie Goines
 
11:14Western IllinoisMelvin Epps connects on the shot from the right wing49-44
11:02ValparaisoNelson Swartzmiller scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Lynn Sweat52-44
10:42Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses long on a jumpshot from the right side52-44
10:40ValparaisoNelson Swartzmiller gets the rebound52-44
10:17ValparaisoMelvin Epps takes the ball from Lynn Sweat52-44
10:14Western IllinoisThad Bishop jams it set up by Melvin Epps52-46
09:45ValparaisoPhilip Hoge comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing52-46
09:43Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy gets the rebound52-46
09:39Western IllinoisMelvin Epps comes up short on the fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Lynn Sweat - foul #3 on Lynn Sweat, team foul #252-46
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Howard Black (SG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Philip Hoge, Frankie Blassingame, Lynn Sweat, Randall Birch, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, William McEvoy, Pat Borders
 
09:39Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the 1st free throw52-46
09:39Western IllinoisMelvin Epps makes the 2nd free throw52-47
09:25ValparaisoRobert Holland clanks a fadeaway from the right side52-47
09:23ValparaisoPhillip Jordan can't tip it in52-47
09:22Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the board52-47
08:59Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses short on a runner from close range but he's fouled by Patrick Mixson - foul #1 on Patrick Mixson, team foul #352-47
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
Melvin Epps
 
08:59Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the 1st free throw52-47
08:59Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 2nd free throw52-48
08:51ValparaisoPhillip Jordan comes up short on the shot near the basket but he's hacked by James Starling - foul #2 on James Starling, team foul #652-48
08:51ValparaisoPhillip Jordan makes the 1st free throw53-48
08:51ValparaisoPhillip Jordan makes the 2nd free throw54-48
08:36Western IllinoisErnie Goines can't finish the layup54-48
08:35ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the defensive rebound54-48
08:30ValparaisoHoward Black misses the lay-in54-48
08:28Western IllinoisJames Starling grabs the board54-48
08:05Western IllinoisJames Niblett clanks a fadeaway near the basket54-48
08:03ValparaisoPhillip Jordan pulls down the rebound54-48
07:40ValparaisoHoward Black is hacked by Pat Borders - foul #3 on Pat Borders, team foul #754-48
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Lynn Sweat (SF)
Charles Roth, Patrick Mixson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Pat Borders
 
07:40ValparaisoHoward Black misses the 1st free throw54-48
07:40Western IllinoisErnie Goines grabs the board54-48
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 11 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh) 7 reb.
 
07:18Western IllinoisPhilip Hoge picks off the pass by James Niblett54-48
06:49ValparaisoPhillip Jordan can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing54-48
06:48ValparaisoRobert Holland can't tip it in54-48
06:46ValparaisoLynn Sweat hits the follow up shot56-48
06:35Western IllinoisJames Starling misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line56-48
06:34ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the board56-48
06:29ValparaisoJames Niblett steals it from Philip Hoge56-48
06:14Western IllinoisJames Niblett throws a bad pass out of bounds56-48
SubsValparaiso
Frankie Blassingame (SG), Randall Birch (PF), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Howard Black, Phillip Jordan, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines
 
05:58ValparaisoLynn Sweat makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing and he's hacked by William McEvoy - foul #2 on William McEvoy, team foul #858-48
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Pat Borders (C)
William McEvoy
 
05:58ValparaisoLynn Sweat makes the free throw59-48
05:43Western IllinoisGreg Thompson is hacked by Frankie Blassingame - foul #3 on Frankie Blassingame, team foul #459-48
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Patrick Mixson (SF)
Philip Hoge, Lynn Sweat
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
05:25Western IllinoisPat Borders misses short on a fadeaway from the right block59-48
05:24Western IllinoisMelvin Epps pulls down the offensive rebound59-48
05:07Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski banks in the layup on a great pass from Thad Bishop59-50
04:52ValparaisoReuben Kucharski steps in front of the Charles Roth pass59-50
04:37Western IllinoisPat Borders hits the finger roll59-52
04:20ValparaisoCharles Roth clanks a fadeaway from the left side59-52
04:18ValparaisoNelson Swartzmiller tips it back up and in61-52
04:18Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)61-52
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Lynn Sweat (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Charles Roth, Patrick Mixson, Randall Birch, Nelson Swartzmiller
 
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Ernie Goines (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Reuben Kucharski
 
04:04Western IllinoisErnie Goines loses the ball out of bounds61-52
03:51ValparaisoRobert Holland clanks a floater from the free throw line61-52
03:50ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the offensive board61-52
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) 
03:37ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses the jumpshot from the right wing61-52
03:35Western IllinoisErnie Goines snags the defensive board61-52
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Frankie Blassingame (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 pts. 10 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ernie Goines (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 3pt shot from straight away61-55
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
03:04ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame is hacked by Ernie Goines - foul #2 on Ernie Goines, team foul #961-55
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Pat Borders
 
03:04ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame makes the 1st free throw62-55
03:04ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame makes the 2nd free throw63-55
02:57Western IllinoisErnie Goines clanks a jumper from just outside the lane63-55
02:56Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to James Starling63-55
02:43Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses long on a jumpshot from the left side63-55
02:41Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy grabs the offensive board63-55
02:26Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses badly on a 3 from the left wing63-55
02:25ValparaisoPhillip Jordan grabs the defensive rebound63-55
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
02:08ValparaisoLynn Sweat hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Philip Hoge66-55
01:49Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits a shot in the paint on a nice dish by James Starling66-57
01:33ValparaisoFrankie Blassingame scores on a 3pt shot from straight away69-57
01:29Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is hacked by Lynn Sweat - foul #4 on Lynn Sweat, team foul #569-57
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Howard Black (SG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Randall Birch (PF), Nelson Swartzmiller (C)
Philip Hoge, Frankie Blassingame, Lynn Sweat, Phillip Jordan, Robert Holland
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Reuben Kucharski (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, Ernie Goines
 
01:12Western IllinoisReuben Kucharski's fadeaway is rejected by Nelson Swartzmiller69-57
01:11Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy hits the follow up shot69-59
00:52ValparaisoA charge is called on Howard Black - foul #1 on Howard Black, team foul #669-59
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:46Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy misses long on a runner from close range69-59
00:45ValparaisoRandall Birch grabs the board69-59
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:42ValparaisoRandall Birch is hacked by Thad Bishop in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thad Bishop, team foul #1069-59
00:42ValparaisoRandall Birch makes the 1st free throw70-59
00:42ValparaisoRandall Birch makes the 2nd free throw71-59
00:37Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away71-59
00:35ValparaisoCharles Roth gets the rebound71-59
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:11ValparaisoHoward Black connects on the floater from the right wing on a great pass from Patrick Mixson73-59
00:07Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy hits the finger roll73-61
00:00ValparaisoCharles Roth runs out the clock73-61