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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Naismith
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 11/20/2025
73
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 42 31 73
Illinois State 40 46 86
86
Western Kentucky (5-23, 2-14)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoel Johnson 19 4-6 0-0 1-1 1 6 0 1 1 1 1 9
pfKenny Lund 22 2-3 0-1 0-0 1 4 1 1 3 0 2 4
sfJohn Alter 18 2-3 1-1 4-4 1 3 3 3 0 0 0 9
sgJoe Newman 20 3-6 2-3 4-4 0 2 2 1 0 0 3 12
pgJake Fischer 22 2-5 1-2 5-8 0 2 1 4 0 0 3 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJames Knox 21 2-4 0-1 1-2 0 2 1 2 1 2 2 5
cRafael Willison 18 3-4 1-1 0-0 2 3 1 1 0 0 2 7
pgSean Donnellan 17 2-4 1-3 2-2 0 2 2 3 0 0 4 7
pfJames Smith 13 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2
sfDarrell Dawkins 12 1-6 0-2 2-3 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4
pfCharles Peters 10 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 1 0 3 0 0 3 1
pgEddie Durham 8 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 23-43 7-15 20-26 5 27 11 23 5 3 21 73
Percentages   .535 .467 .769                

Illinois State (22-5, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPete White 19 4-7 1-2 3-4 4 6 0 0 0 0 3 12
pfJames Haynes 21 2-5 0-1 3-3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 7
sfRalph Evans 17 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 4
sgAdam Shaw 21 5-12 3-6 5-7 3 5 3 2 3 0 2 18
pgSean Smith 26 5-9 2-4 4-4 0 1 4 1 3 0 3 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfGary Ansell 22 0-4 0-1 0-0 3 7 2 2 1 1 2 0
sgFrancis Tarr 19 3-5 1-2 0-0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 7
sfRobert Young 18 1-4 1-3 2-2 0 1 2 1 2 0 2 5
pfLarry Furlow 15 1-4 0-1 4-4 1 3 1 1 0 0 2 6
pfWilliam Bonham 13 1-4 1-3 2-2 2 2 2 2 1 0 1 5
sfHerbert Baltz 9 1-2 0-0 4-4 1 3 1 1 0 0 1 6
Totals 200 25-59 9-23 27-30 14 32 18 13 10 3 21 86
Percentages   .424 .391 .900                

WKU
42
14-25
6-12
8-9
2
18
7
11
2
3
9
10
5
4
6
15
31
9-18
1-3
12-17
3
9
4
12
3
0
12
10
9
3
0
14
73
23-43
7-15
20-26
5
27
11
23
5
3
21
20
14
7
6
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
ISU
40
12-38
5-14
11-11
10
19
7
4
4
2
8
12
9
8
5
15
46
13-21
4-9
16-19
4
13
11
9
6
1
13
14
21
6
8
14
86
25-59
9-23
27-30
14
32
18
13
10
3
21
26
30
14
13
29
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Adam Shaw Illinois State
18 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fresh)
 SG - Joe Newman (fresh)
 SF - John Alter (fresh)
 PF - Kenny Lund (fresh)
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh)
 SG - Adam Shaw (fresh)
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh)
 PF - James Haynes (fresh)
 C - Pete White (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyJoel Johnson 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) 
19:45Western KentuckyJake Fischer can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing0-0
19:44Illinois StateJames Haynes grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:39Illinois StateSean Smith misses the 3pt shot from straight away0-0
19:37Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Joel Johnson0-0
19:35Western KentuckyAdam Shaw steals it from Kenny Lund in the backcourt0-0
19:33Illinois StateRalph Evans lays it up and in on a great pass from Adam Shaw0-2
19:23Western KentuckyJohn Alter is called for 10 seconds0-2
19:10Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing0-2
19:09Western KentuckyJoel Johnson snags the defensive board0-2
18:48Western KentuckyJoe Newman buries a shot from the left wing2-2
18:38Illinois StatePete White blows the layup2-2
18:36Western KentuckyJoe Newman grabs the defensive rebound2-2
18:21Western KentuckyJake Fischer scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Joe Newman5-2
18:07Illinois StateSean Smith misses short on a jumper from the left side5-2
18:05Illinois StatePete White snags the offensive board5-2
17:45Illinois StateAdam Shaw is hacked by Joel Johnson - foul #1 on Joel Johnson, team foul #15-2
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), James Knox (SG), Darrell Dawkins (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Charles Peters (C)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, John Alter, Kenny Lund, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SG), Francis Tarr (SF), Gary Ansell (PF), Larry Furlow (C)
Adam Shaw, Ralph Evans, James Haynes, Pete White
 
17:37Illinois StateSean Smith misses the floater from the right side but the foul's on Sean Donnellan - foul #1 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #25-2
17:37Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 1st free throw5-3
17:37Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 2nd free throw5-4
17:20Western KentuckyCharles Peters is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Charles Peters, team foul #35-4
17:07Illinois StateSean Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds5-4
16:51Western KentuckyRafael Willison scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from James Knox8-4
16:38Illinois StateLarry Furlow misses the fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Charles Peters - foul #2 on Charles Peters, team foul #48-4
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Smith (C)
Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SF)
Sean Smith
 
16:38Illinois StateLarry Furlow makes the 1st free throw8-5
16:38Illinois StateLarry Furlow makes the 2nd free throw8-6
16:18Western KentuckyJames Knox is whistled for traveling8-6
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eddie Durham (PG), Joe Newman (SG), Kenny Lund (PF)
Sean Donnellan, Darrell Dawkins, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), William Bonham (C)
Francis Tarr, Larry Furlow
 
16:08Illinois StateWilliam Bonham drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Gary Ansell8-9
16:03Western KentuckyEddie Durham is fouled in the backcourt by Gary Ansell - foul #1 on Gary Ansell, team foul #18-9
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Alter (SF)
James Knox
 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG), Pete White (C)
Robert Young, Gary Ansell
 
15:53Western KentuckyEddie Durham knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by John Alter11-9
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Eddie Durham (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Alter (fairly fresh)
 PF - Kenny Lund (fairly fresh)
 C - James Smith (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - William Bonham (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Pete White (fresh)
 
15:42Illinois StateWilliam Bonham misses short on a jump hook from the left block11-9
15:41Illinois StatePete White tips it home11-11
15:26Western KentuckyJohn Alter drills a 3pt attempt from straight away14-11
15:12Illinois StateRalph Evans buries a fadeaway from the baseline set up by Adam Shaw14-13
14:48Western KentuckyJohn Alter is hacked by Ralph Evans - foul #1 on Ralph Evans, team foul #214-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Sean Donnellan (SG), James Knox (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Joel Johnson (C)
Eddie Durham, Joe Newman, John Alter, Kenny Lund, James Smith
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Robert Young (SG), Gary Ansell (SF), James Haynes (PF), Larry Furlow (C)
Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, Ralph Evans, William Bonham, Pete White
 
14:26Western KentuckyRafael Willison misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing14-13
14:24Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Gary Ansell14-13
14:08Illinois StateFrancis Tarr connects on the 3 from the right corner14-16
14:05Western KentuckyJake Fischer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt14-16
13:54Illinois StateLarry Furlow misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing14-16
13:52Western KentuckyJames Knox gets the rebound14-16
13:47Western KentuckyJames Knox's floater is tipped away by Gary Ansell14-16
13:45Western KentuckyRafael Willison tips it in16-16
13:24Illinois StateJoel Johnson picks off the pass by Robert Young16-16
13:07Western KentuckyJoel Johnson makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line18-16
12:51Illinois StateThe jump hook by James Haynes is blocked by Joel Johnson18-16
12:49Western KentuckyJake Fischer grabs the board18-16
12:35Western KentuckyJoel Johnson misses the shot in the lane18-16
12:33Illinois StateRobert Young pulls down the rebound18-16
12:14Illinois StateJames Haynes hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline18-16
12:12Illinois StateGary Ansell snags the offensive board18-16
11:58Illinois StateLarry Furlow clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane18-16
11:56Western KentuckyJames Knox gets the rebound18-16
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Sean Donnellan (fairly fresh)
 SF - James Knox (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Rafael Willison (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Joel Johnson (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Robert Young (fairly fresh)
 SF - Gary Ansell (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - James Haynes (fairly fresh)
 C - Larry Furlow (tiring) 2 pts.
 
11:36Western KentuckyJames Knox connects on the open shot from the right side on a great pass from Sean Donnellan20-16
11:09Illinois StateGary Ansell misses long on a shot from the free throw line20-16
11:08Illinois StateGary Ansell can't tip it in20-16
11:07Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Sean Donnellan20-16
10:47Western KentuckySean Donnellan can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner20-16
10:46Western KentuckyJoel Johnson tips it home22-16
10:31Illinois StateJames Haynes drills a runner from close range set up by Francis Tarr and he's hacked by Rafael Willison - foul #1 on Rafael Willison, team foul #522-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eddie Durham (PG), Joe Newman (SG), John Alter (SF), Kenny Lund (PF), James Smith (C)
Jake Fischer, Sean Donnellan, James Knox, Rafael Willison, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), Pete White (C)
Francis Tarr, Robert Young, Gary Ansell, Larry Furlow
 
10:31Illinois StateJames Haynes makes the free throw22-19
10:14Western KentuckyKenny Lund can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing22-19
10:13Illinois StateRalph Evans gets the rebound22-19
10:05Illinois StateRalph Evans misses badly on a shot from the right side22-19
10:03Western KentuckyJoe Newman gets the rebound22-19
09:54Western KentuckyKenny Lund makes the runner from the left block on a great pass from John Alter24-19
09:38Illinois StatePete White knocks in the runner near the basket set up by Sean Smith24-21
09:18Western KentuckyJohn Alter can't finish the layup but the foul's on Ralph Evans - foul #2 on Ralph Evans, team foul #324-21
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (SF), William Bonham (PF)
Ralph Evans, James Haynes
 
09:18Western KentuckyJohn Alter makes the 1st free throw25-21
09:18Western KentuckyJohn Alter makes the 2nd free throw26-21
08:59Illinois StateWilliam Bonham misses long on a 3 from straight away26-21
08:57Illinois StateAdam Shaw grabs the offensive rebound26-21
08:36Illinois StateSean Smith misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away26-21
08:35Western KentuckyKenny Lund pulls down the rebound26-21
08:30Western KentuckyJoe Newman hits a 3 from the left wing29-21
08:12Illinois StateFrancis Tarr is hacked by James Smith - foul #1 on James Smith, team foul #629-21
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Darrell Dawkins (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Eddie Durham, John Alter, James Smith
 
SubsIllinois State
Herbert Baltz (SG)
Adam Shaw
 
07:53Illinois StateFrancis Tarr misses long on a jumper in the lane29-21
07:52Illinois StateHerbert Baltz pulls down the offensive rebound29-21
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Darrell Dawkins (fresh)
 PF - Kenny Lund (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Joel Johnson (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Herbert Baltz (fresh)
 SF - Francis Tarr (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Bonham (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Pete White (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:35Illinois StateWilliam Bonham misses long on a runner from the left block but he's hacked by Kenny Lund - foul #1 on Kenny Lund, team foul #729-21
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Ansell (SF)
Francis Tarr
 
07:35Illinois StateWilliam Bonham makes the 1st free throw29-22
07:35Illinois StateWilliam Bonham makes the 2nd free throw29-23
07:27Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing29-23
07:26Illinois StatePete White grabs the board29-23
07:09Illinois StateHerbert Baltz hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline but the foul's on Kenny Lund - foul #2 on Kenny Lund, team foul #829-23
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SG), Rafael Willison (PF)
Joe Newman, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
James Haynes (PF)
William Bonham
 
07:09Illinois StateHerbert Baltz makes the 1st free throw29-24
07:09Illinois StateHerbert Baltz makes the 2nd free throw29-25
06:56Western KentuckyJoel Johnson hits the finger roll and he's hacked by Pete White - foul #1 on Pete White, team foul #431-25
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG)
Herbert Baltz
 
06:56Western KentuckyJoel Johnson makes the free throw32-25
06:45Illinois StateSean Smith clanks a jumper from the free throw line32-25
06:44Western KentuckyJoel Johnson pulls down the rebound32-25
06:42Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins's pass is intercepted by Gary Ansell in the backcourt32-25
06:31Illinois StateAdam Shaw's floater is knocked away by James Knox32-25
06:29Western KentuckyJoel Johnson grabs the defensive rebound32-25
06:20Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away32-25
06:18Illinois StateAdam Shaw pulls down the rebound32-25
06:06Illinois StatePete White is hacked by Jake Fischer - foul #1 on Jake Fischer, team foul #932-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joe Newman (SG), James Smith (PF)
Darrell Dawkins, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SF)
James Haynes
 
06:06Illinois StatePete White makes the 1st free throw32-26
06:06Illinois StatePete White makes the 2nd free throw32-27
06:02Western KentuckySean Smith picks off the pass by Jake Fischer in the backcourt32-27
05:43Illinois StateJames Knox blocks the jumper by Adam Shaw32-27
05:41Illinois StateAdam Shaw tips it but misses32-27
05:40Illinois StateGary Ansell grabs the offensive board32-27
05:33Illinois StateRobert Young comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner32-27
05:31Illinois StateAdam Shaw tips it in32-29
05:12Western KentuckyJoe Newman can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Pete White - foul #2 on Pete White, team foul #532-29
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), John Alter (SF)
Jake Fischer, James Knox
 
SubsIllinois State
Herbert Baltz (SG), James Haynes (PF)
Adam Shaw, Pete White
 
05:12Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 1st free throw33-29
05:12Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 2nd free throw34-29
04:51Illinois StateSean Smith drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Herbert Baltz34-32
04:49Western KentuckyRobert Young steals the ball from John Alter in the backcourt34-32
04:37Illinois StateGary Ansell misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner34-32
04:36Western KentuckySean Donnellan grabs the defensive rebound34-32
04:14Western KentuckyJohn Alter connects on the jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Sean Donnellan36-32
03:53Illinois StateGary Ansell is called for traveling36-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eddie Durham (PG), Darrell Dawkins (SG), Kenny Lund (PF), Charles Peters (C)
Sean Donnellan, Joe Newman, James Smith, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Sean Smith, Herbert Baltz, Robert Young, James Haynes, Gary Ansell
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Eddie Durham (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Darrell Dawkins (fresh)
 SF - John Alter (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Kenny Lund (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charles Peters (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Larry Furlow (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - William Bonham (fresh) 5 pts.
 
03:40Western KentuckyLarry Furlow is called for the reach on John Alter - foul #1 on Larry Furlow, team foul #636-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SG)
John Alter
 
SubsIllinois State 
03:21Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds36-32
03:12Illinois StateAdam Shaw comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner36-32
03:11Western KentuckyCharles Peters pulls down the rebound36-32
02:53Western KentuckyFrancis Tarr swats the layup by Darrell Dawkins36-32
02:52Illinois StateLarry Furlow grabs the board36-32
02:45Illinois StateAdam Shaw drills a 3 from straight away set up by Francis Tarr36-35
02:35Western KentuckyJames Knox is called for 10 seconds36-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (SG), John Alter (SF)
James Knox, Darrell Dawkins
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Pete White (C)
Francis Tarr, Larry Furlow
 
02:24Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses long on a shot in the paint36-35
02:22Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to William Bonham36-35
02:07Illinois StatePete White misses short on a 3 from straight away36-35
02:06Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Alter36-35
01:52Western KentuckySean Donnellan can't connect on a floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by William Bonham - foul #1 on William Bonham, team foul #736-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Joel Johnson (C)
Eddie Durham, Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (PG), Herbert Baltz (SG), James Haynes (PF)
Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, William Bonham
 
01:52Western KentuckySean Donnellan makes the 1st free throw37-35
01:52Western KentuckySean Donnellan makes the 2nd free throw38-35
01:33Illinois StateRobert Young can't connect on a floater from the right wing38-35
01:32Western KentuckyJohn Alter grabs the defensive rebound38-35
01:27Western KentuckySean Donnellan hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Jake Fischer41-35
01:20Illinois StateHerbert Baltz comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing41-35
01:19Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Jake Fischer41-35
01:14Western KentuckyJake Fischer comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Pete White - foul #3 on Pete White, team foul #841-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joe Newman (SG), James Knox (SF), James Smith (C)
Sean Donnellan, John Alter, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Ansell (C)
Pete White
 
01:14Western KentuckyJake Fischer makes the 1st free throw42-35
01:14Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses the 2nd free throw42-35
01:14Illinois StateGary Ansell grabs the board42-35
00:54Illinois StateKenny Lund steps in front of the Ralph Evans pass42-35
00:36Western KentuckyJoe Newman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away42-35
00:34Illinois StateJames Haynes grabs the defensive rebound42-35
00:30Illinois StateRobert Young drills a 3 pointer from the right wing42-38
00:20Western KentuckyJake Fischer is called for 10 seconds42-38
SubsWestern Kentucky
Darrell Dawkins (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Joe Newman, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Francis Tarr (SF), Larry Furlow (C)
Robert Young, Herbert Baltz, Ralph Evans, James Haynes
 
00:04Illinois StateSean Smith connects on the shot from the left wing42-40
00:00Western KentuckyJames Knox hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot42-40
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joe Newman (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Alter (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Kenny Lund (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - James Haynes (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Ansell (fresh) 5 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateRalph Evans inbounds the ball42-40
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 (+2) 
19:37Illinois StateAdam Shaw loses the dribble to Kenny Lund42-40
19:32Western KentuckyJoel Johnson is hacked by Ralph Evans in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ralph Evans, team foul #142-40
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (SF)
Ralph Evans
 
19:24Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 3pt shot from the right wing45-40
19:06Illinois StateSean Smith buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Adam Shaw45-43
19:04Western KentuckyAdam Shaw steals the ball from Joe Newman in the backcourt45-43
18:53Illinois StateAdam Shaw buries a jumper from the right wing and he's fouled by Jake Fischer - foul #2 on Jake Fischer, team foul #145-45
18:53Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the free throw45-46
18:28Western KentuckyJames Haynes denies the turnaround by Jake Fischer45-46
18:27Western KentuckyKenny Lund grabs the offensive rebound45-46
18:19Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses the lay-in but the foul's on Sean Smith - foul #1 on Sean Smith, team foul #245-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (SG), James Knox (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Charles Peters (C)
Joe Newman, John Alter, Kenny Lund, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SG), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Adam Shaw, James Haynes, Gary Ansell
 
18:19Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses the 1st free throw45-46
18:19Western KentuckyJake Fischer makes the 2nd free throw46-46
17:58Illinois StateWilliam Bonham hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing46-46
17:57Illinois StateWilliam Bonham pulls down the offensive rebound46-46
17:45Illinois StateWilliam Bonham is hacked by Charles Peters - foul #3 on Charles Peters, team foul #246-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
Darrell Dawkins (SF), James Smith (C)
Jake Fischer, Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Herbert Baltz (SG)
Francis Tarr
 
17:36Illinois StateWilliam Bonham throws a bad pass out of bounds46-46
17:18Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins misses long on an open jumper from the free throw line46-46
17:17Illinois StateHerbert Baltz grabs the defensive rebound46-46
17:09Illinois StateLarry Furlow is whistled for a carry46-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joe Newman (SG), Kenny Lund (PF)
Darrell Dawkins, James Smith
 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG), Gary Ansell (PF)
Herbert Baltz, William Bonham
 
17:04Western KentuckySean Donnellan is hacked by Sean Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Sean Smith, team foul #346-46
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
James Haynes (PF)
Larry Furlow
 
16:58Western KentuckyKenny Lund makes the driving attempt near the basket48-46
16:29Illinois StateJames Haynes connects on the floater from the baseline set up by Gary Ansell48-48
16:26Western KentuckySean Donnellan is whistled for traveling in the backcourt48-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), John Alter (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Sean Donnellan, James Knox, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (SF)
Robert Young
 
16:06Illinois StateSean Smith scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Francis Tarr48-50
15:44Western KentuckyJoel Johnson knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline set up by John Alter50-50
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jake Fischer (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joe Newman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Alter (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Kenny Lund (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Shaw (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Francis Tarr (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - James Haynes (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Ansell (fairly fresh) 5 reb.
 
15:28Illinois StateGary Ansell is called for 3 seconds50-50
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (PG), Darrell Dawkins (SG), Charles Peters (PF)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Herbert Baltz (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), Pete White (C)
Adam Shaw, Francis Tarr, James Haynes, Gary Ansell
 
15:13Western KentuckyJoel Johnson's pass is intercepted by Sean Smith50-50
15:09Illinois StateSean Smith lays it in50-52
14:51Western KentuckyJames Knox knocks in the shot from the baseline52-52
14:32Illinois StateHerbert Baltz misses short on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on James Knox - foul #1 on James Knox, team foul #352-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Sean Donnellan (SG), Rafael Willison (PF)
Darrell Dawkins, John Alter, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (PG)
Sean Smith
 
14:32Illinois StateHerbert Baltz makes the 1st free throw52-53
14:32Illinois StateHerbert Baltz makes the 2nd free throw52-54
14:15Western KentuckySean Donnellan is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #452-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Alter (SF)
James Knox
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), William Bonham (PF)
Robert Young, Herbert Baltz, Larry Furlow
 
13:58Illinois StatePete White can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Jake Fischer - foul #3 on Jake Fischer, team foul #552-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Darrell Dawkins (SF), James Smith (C)
John Alter, Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SF), Gary Ansell (PF)
Ralph Evans, William Bonham
 
13:58Illinois StatePete White misses the 1st free throw52-54
13:58Illinois StatePete White makes the 2nd free throw52-55
13:41Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing and he's hacked by Robert Young - foul #1 on Robert Young, team foul #454-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kenny Lund (PF)
James Smith
 
SubsIllinois State
William Bonham (C)
Pete White
 
13:41Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins makes the free throw55-55
13:24Illinois StateWilliam Bonham loses the dribble to Kenny Lund55-55
13:05Western KentuckyWilliam Bonham picks off the pass by Darrell Dawkins55-55
12:50Illinois StateFrancis Tarr hits the finger roll on a nice dish by William Bonham55-57
12:25Western KentuckyRafael Willison loses the dribble to Robert Young55-57
12:22Illinois StateFrancis Tarr lays it up and in on a nice dish by Robert Young55-59
12:09Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins clanks a turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Robert Young - foul #2 on Robert Young, team foul #555-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (PG), Joe Newman (SG), Charles Peters (PF), Joel Johnson (C)
Jake Fischer, Sean Donnellan, Kenny Lund, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Herbert Baltz (SG), Ralph Evans (SF), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Francis Tarr, Adam Shaw, Robert Young, Gary Ansell, William Bonham
 
12:09Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins makes the 1st free throw56-59
12:09Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins misses the 2nd free throw56-59
12:09Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Herbert Baltz56-59
11:56Illinois StateJames Haynes misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing56-59
11:55Western KentuckyJoel Johnson snags the defensive board56-59
11:38Western KentuckyJoe Newman misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side56-59
11:37Illinois StateRalph Evans gets the rebound56-59
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - James Knox (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joe Newman (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Darrell Dawkins (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Charles Peters (fresh) 3 pf.
 C - Joel Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Herbert Baltz (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - James Haynes (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Pete White (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
11:24Illinois StateHerbert Baltz throws a bad pass out of bounds56-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Alter (SF)
Darrell Dawkins
 
SubsIllinois State 
11:04Western KentuckySean Smith picks off the pass by Charles Peters56-59
11:00Illinois StateHerbert Baltz banks in the layup on a nice dish by Sean Smith56-61
10:43Western KentuckyHerbert Baltz is called for the reach on Joe Newman - foul #1 on Herbert Baltz, team foul #656-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Kenny Lund (PF), James Smith (C)
Charles Peters, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Robert Young (SG), Larry Furlow (C)
Herbert Baltz, Pete White
 
10:36Western KentuckyJames Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds56-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eddie Durham (PG)
Joe Newman
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Ansell (PF)
James Haynes
 
10:20Illinois StateGary Ansell misses the shot near the basket56-61
10:18Western KentuckyJames Smith grabs the defensive rebound56-61
09:57Western KentuckyJohn Alter can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket56-61
09:56Illinois StateSean Smith snags the defensive board56-61
09:37Illinois StateLarry Furlow blows the layup56-61
09:36Western KentuckyKenny Lund pulls down the rebound56-61
09:34Western KentuckyJohn Alter is hacked by Sean Smith in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sean Smith, team foul #756-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Joe Newman (SG), Rafael Willison (PF)
Eddie Durham, James Knox, Kenny Lund
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), William Bonham (C)
Sean Smith, Robert Young, Gary Ansell
 
09:34Western KentuckyJohn Alter makes the 1st free throw57-61
09:34Western KentuckyJohn Alter makes the 2nd free throw58-61
09:18Illinois StateAdam Shaw scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Larry Furlow58-64
08:53Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses badly on the uncontested shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Francis Tarr - foul #1 on Francis Tarr, team foul #858-64
SubsWestern Kentucky
Charles Peters (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
John Alter, James Smith
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Ralph Evans, Larry Furlow, William Bonham
 
08:53Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses the 1st free throw58-64
08:53Western KentuckyJake Fischer makes the 2nd free throw59-64
08:24Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses the jump hook in the paint but he's hacked by Joe Newman - foul #1 on Joe Newman, team foul #659-64
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (SG), Kenny Lund (PF)
Joe Newman, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Ansell (PG), Robert Young (SF)
Sean Smith, Francis Tarr
 
08:24Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 1st free throw59-65
08:24Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses the 2nd free throw59-65
08:24Western KentuckyKenny Lund pulls down the rebound59-65
08:22Western KentuckyCharles Peters double dribbles in the backcourt59-65
08:10Illinois StateAdam Shaw is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Adam Shaw, team foul #959-65
08:07Western KentuckyGary Ansell is called for the reach on Jake Fischer in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gary Ansell, team foul #1059-65
08:07Western KentuckyJake Fischer makes the 1st free throw60-65
08:07Western KentuckyJake Fischer makes the 2nd free throw61-65
07:43Illinois StateSean Donnellan is called for the reach on James Haynes - foul #3 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #761-65
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SG), Darrell Dawkins (SF)
Jake Fischer, Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG)
Adam Shaw
 
07:43Illinois StateJames Haynes makes the 1st free throw61-66
07:43Illinois StateJames Haynes makes the 2nd free throw61-67
07:32Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner61-67
07:31Illinois StateGary Ansell grabs the board61-67
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Sean Donnellan (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Knox (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Darrell Dawkins (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Kenny Lund (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 C - Joel Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Robert Young (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Gary Ansell (fresh) 6 reb.
 PF - James Haynes (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Pete White (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
07:25Illinois StatePete White lays it up and in on a great pass from Robert Young61-69
07:10Western KentuckySean Donnellan is alone and drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane63-69
06:51Illinois StateRobert Young comes up short on the 3 from the right wing63-69
06:50Western KentuckyDarrell Dawkins grabs the board63-69
06:39Western KentuckySean Donnellan comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner63-69
06:37Illinois StatePete White grabs the defensive rebound63-69
06:20Illinois StatePete White comes up short on the jumper in the paint63-69
06:19Illinois StatePete White pulls down the offensive rebound63-69
06:04Illinois StateSean Smith is hacked by James Knox - foul #2 on James Knox, team foul #863-69
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Joe Newman (SG), John Alter (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Charles Peters (C)
Sean Donnellan, James Knox, Darrell Dawkins, Kenny Lund, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Adam Shaw (SG), Francis Tarr (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Robert Young, Gary Ansell, James Haynes, Pete White
 
06:04Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 1st free throw63-70
06:04Illinois StateSean Smith makes the 2nd free throw63-71
05:59Western KentuckyAdam Shaw takes the ball from Jake Fischer in the backcourt63-71
05:42Illinois StateAdam Shaw drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Sean Smith63-74
05:22Western KentuckyJoe Newman can't connect on a jumper from the left wing63-74
05:21Western KentuckyJohn Alter gets the offensive rebound63-74
05:12Western KentuckyJake Fischer misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket63-74
05:11Western KentuckyRafael Willison gets the offensive rebound63-74
04:57Western KentuckyRafael Willison makes the wide open turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Joe Newman65-74
04:53Illinois StateJoe Newman is called for the reach on Adam Shaw - foul #2 on Joe Newman, team foul #965-74
SubsWestern Kentucky
James Knox (SF), James Smith (C)
John Alter, Charles Peters
 
SubsIllinois State
Ralph Evans (SF), Pete White (C)
Sean Smith, Larry Furlow
 
04:53Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 1st free throw65-75
04:53Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses the 2nd free throw65-75
04:53Western KentuckyRafael Willison gets the rebound65-75
04:32Western KentuckyJake Fischer hits a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Rafael Willison67-75
04:17Illinois StatePete White buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by William Bonham67-78
03:55Western KentuckyJames Knox misses short on a shot from the right block but he's hacked by Ralph Evans - foul #4 on Ralph Evans, team foul #1167-78
SubsWestern Kentucky
Eddie Durham (PG), Sean Donnellan (SG), Kenny Lund (PF)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, Rafael Willison
 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Herbert Baltz (SG), Gary Ansell (PF), Larry Furlow (C)
Francis Tarr, Adam Shaw, William Bonham, Pete White
 
03:55Western KentuckyJames Knox makes the 1st free throw68-78
03:55Western KentuckyJames Knox misses the 2nd free throw68-78
03:55Illinois StateGary Ansell grabs the board68-78
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
03:26Illinois StateLarry Furlow scores on a shot from the baseline on a great pass from Sean Smith68-80
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Eddie Durham (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Sean Donnellan (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - James Knox (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Kenny Lund (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 C - James Smith (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Herbert Baltz (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Gary Ansell (fresh) 7 reb.
 C - Larry Furlow (fresh) 4 pts.
 
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) 
03:05Western KentuckyJames Smith hits a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Kenny Lund70-80
02:41Illinois StateJames Knox takes the ball from Ralph Evans70-80
02:41Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-80
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jake Fischer (PG), Joe Newman (SG), John Alter (SF), Joel Johnson (C)
Eddie Durham, Sean Donnellan, James Knox, James Smith
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C)
Sean Smith, Herbert Baltz, Ralph Evans, Larry Furlow
 
02:28Western KentuckyJoel Johnson misses long on an open pull-up jumper from the left side70-80
02:27Illinois StateAdam Shaw gets the rebound70-80
02:27Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-80
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Sean Smith (PG), Ralph Evans (SF)
Francis Tarr, Gary Ansell
 
02:09Illinois StateJames Haynes is whistled for a carry70-80
02:05Western KentuckyAdam Shaw is called for the reach on Joe Newman in the backcourt - foul #2 on Adam Shaw, team foul #1270-80
02:05Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 1st free throw71-80
02:05Western KentuckyJoe Newman makes the 2nd free throw72-80
01:36Illinois StateAdam Shaw misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing72-80
01:35Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Pete White72-80
01:17Illinois StateAdam Shaw is hacked by Joe Newman - foul #3 on Joe Newman, team foul #1072-80
01:17Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 1st free throw72-81
01:17Illinois StateAdam Shaw makes the 2nd free throw72-82
01:13Western KentuckyJohn Alter travels in the backcourt72-82
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Donnellan (PG), James Knox (SG), Darrell Dawkins (SF), Rafael Willison (PF), Charles Peters (C)
Jake Fischer, Joe Newman, John Alter, Kenny Lund, Joel Johnson
 
SubsIllinois State
Francis Tarr (PG), Robert Young (SG), Gary Ansell (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), William Bonham (C)
Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, Ralph Evans, James Haynes, Pete White
 
00:47Illinois StateFrancis Tarr misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing72-82
00:45Illinois StateLarry Furlow grabs the offensive rebound72-82
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:43Illinois StateLarry Furlow is fouled on the floor by Rafael Willison - foul #2 on Rafael Willison, team foul #1172-82
00:43Illinois StateLarry Furlow makes the 1st free throw72-83
00:43Illinois StateLarry Furlow makes the 2nd free throw72-84
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:40Western KentuckySean Donnellan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt72-84
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) 
00:16Illinois StateRobert Young hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing but he's hacked by Sean Donnellan - foul #4 on Sean Donnellan, team foul #1272-84
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Herbert Baltz (SG)
William Bonham
 
00:16Illinois StateRobert Young makes the 1st free throw72-85
00:16Illinois StateRobert Young makes the 2nd free throw72-86
00:12Western KentuckyLarry Furlow is called for the reach on Charles Peters - foul #2 on Larry Furlow, team foul #1372-86
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
William Bonham (C)
Herbert Baltz
 
00:12Western KentuckyCharles Peters makes the 1st free throw73-86
00:12Western KentuckyCharles Peters misses the 2nd free throw73-86
00:12Illinois StateLarry Furlow pulls down the rebound73-86
00:00Illinois StateFrancis Tarr runs out the clock73-86