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Final -
 12/7/2025
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NC State 32 49 81
Western Kentucky 45 44 89
89
NC State (0-0)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMark Fitzmaurice 30 1-5 0-0 1-2 2 9 2 1 1 2 1 3
pfDavid Haug 28 5-9 0-0 0-5 2 6 2 4 1 0 2 10
sfRobert Ketter 27 6-16 3-8 2-3 1 2 2 3 0 1 5 17
sgKeith Grant 27 2-4 0-0 1-2 1 4 3 2 3 0 5 5
pgRobert Smith 23 9-18 3-8 2-7 0 2 2 3 5 0 4 23
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDavid Gilmore 23 1-2 0-0 3-4 3 11 1 2 0 1 2 5
sfHarold Tapper 22 2-4 0-0 3-4 1 2 4 1 2 0 4 7
sgGilberto Arroyo 19 4-9 2-4 1-1 0 2 3 1 3 0 3 11
sfJesse Gunderson 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 30-67 8-20 13-28 10 38 19 17 16 4 26 81
Percentages   .448 .400 .464                

Western Kentucky (0-0)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChristopher Rush 24 5-11 0-0 2-4 3 13 2 1 0 4 1 12
cRichard Harden 27 1-1 0-0 0-0 3 9 2 3 1 1 3 2
sfRichard Neale 26 3-8 0-2 6-7 1 6 2 3 2 1 1 12
sgBrian Munz 17 3-5 2-3 1-2 0 0 2 3 2 0 2 9
pgArnold Sparks 30 9-18 3-7 1-3 0 1 5 3 0 0 3 22
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfGary Olivarez 21 6-11 0-0 4-6 2 8 1 4 1 1 4 16
sgDavid Frazier 17 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 3 4 2 1 0 2 3
pgPatrick Fitzpatrick 16 1-3 1-3 3-6 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 6
sfGary Land 14 0-0 0-0 4-4 1 3 1 1 0 0 3 4
pfJordon McAfee 8 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 3
Totals 200 30-61 7-17 22-34 11 47 19 22 8 7 23 89
Percentages   .492 .412 .647                

NCSU
32
13-35
4-11
2-8
9
23
7
11
7
0
16
16
6
7
6
8
49
17-32
4-9
11-20
1
15
12
6
9
4
10
12
20
0
7
15
81
30-67
8-20
13-28
10
38
19
17
16
4
26
28
26
7
13
23
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
WKU
45
13-28
3-7
16-25
6
23
7
9
5
5
7
10
9
7
2
15
44
17-33
4-10
6-9
5
24
12
13
3
2
16
22
2
8
8
17
89
30-61
7-17
22-34
11
47
19
22
8
7
23
32
11
15
10
32
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Arnold Sparks Western Kentucky
22 Points, 5 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Robert Smith (fresh)
 SG - Keith Grant (fresh)
 SF - Robert Ketter (fresh)
 PF - David Haug (fresh)
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (fresh)
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh)
 SF - Richard Neale (fresh)
 PF - Richard Harden (fresh)
 C - Christopher Rush (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyChristopher Rush wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
19:56Western KentuckyArnold Sparks loses the dribble to Robert Smith in the backcourt0-0
19:51NC StateKeith Grant knocks in the jumper from the left block2-0
19:38Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing2-0
19:36Western KentuckyRichard Harden tips it home2-2
19:26NC StateRobert Ketter misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away2-2
19:24NC StateMark Fitzmaurice grabs the offensive board2-2
19:15NC StateChristopher Rush blocks the short jumper by Robert Ketter2-2
19:13Western KentuckyRichard Harden pulls down the rebound2-2
18:59Western KentuckyKeith Grant steals the ball from Richard Harden2-2
18:40NC StateDavid Haug hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Richard Harden - foul #1 on Richard Harden, team foul #12-2
18:40NC StateDavid Haug misses the 1st free throw2-2
18:40NC StateDavid Haug misses the 2nd free throw2-2
18:40Western KentuckyRichard Harden gets the rebound2-2
18:25Western KentuckyBrian Munz knocks in the 3 from the left corner2-5
18:11NC StateRobert Ketter can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing2-5
18:10NC StateDavid Haug gets the offensive rebound2-5
17:57NC StateDavid Haug makes the runner from the baseline4-5
17:43Western KentuckyChristopher Rush connects on the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Richard Neale and he's hacked by Mark Fitzmaurice - foul #1 on Mark Fitzmaurice, team foul #14-7
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), Harold Tapper (SF), David Gilmore (PF)
Robert Smith, Robert Ketter, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden
 
17:43Western KentuckyChristopher Rush makes the free throw4-8
17:36NC StateMark Fitzmaurice hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side4-8
17:34NC StateDavid Gilmore tips it but misses4-8
17:33Western KentuckyChristopher Rush gets the rebound4-8
17:29Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses the easy layup4-8
17:27NC StateGilberto Arroyo pulls down the rebound4-8
16:58NC StateGary Olivarez blocks the short jumper by Keith Grant4-8
16:57Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board4-8
16:55Western KentuckyGary Olivarez is hacked by David Gilmore in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Gilmore, team foul #24-8
SubsNC State
David Haug (PF)
Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Richard Harden (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Christopher Rush
 
16:38Western KentuckyDavid Frazier misses badly on a 3 from straight away4-8
16:37Western KentuckyGary Olivarez tips it home4-10
16:25NC StateDavid Haug makes the shot from the baseline set up by Keith Grant6-10
16:22Western KentuckyRichard Harden's pass is intercepted by Harold Tapper in the backcourt6-10
16:02NC StateGilberto Arroyo clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side6-10
16:01NC StateKeith Grant tips it but misses6-10
16:00Western KentuckyGary Olivarez grabs the defensive rebound6-10
LineupNC State
 PG - Gilberto Arroyo (fairly fresh)
 SG - Keith Grant (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Harold Tapper (fairly fresh)
 PF - David Haug (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - David Gilmore (fairly fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (fairly fresh)
 SG - David Frazier (fairly fresh)
 SF - Gary Land (fairly fresh)
 PF - Gary Olivarez (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:49Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side6-10
15:48Western KentuckyRichard Harden grabs the offensive rebound6-10
15:32Western KentuckyArnold Sparks drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by David Frazier6-12
15:19NC StateRichard Harden takes the ball from Harold Tapper6-12
15:03Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses long on a floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Harold Tapper - foul #1 on Harold Tapper, team foul #36-12
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), Robert Ketter (SF), Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
Gilberto Arroyo, Harold Tapper, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Christopher Rush (C)
David Frazier, Gary Land, Richard Harden
 
15:03Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses the 1st free throw6-12
15:03Western KentuckyArnold Sparks makes the 2nd free throw6-13
14:37NC StateMark Fitzmaurice knocks in the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Robert Smith8-13
14:25Western KentuckyGary Olivarez can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing8-13
14:23NC StateRobert Smith pulls down the rebound8-13
14:19NC StateRobert Smith scores on a shot from close range on a nice dish by Mark Fitzmaurice10-13
14:11Western KentuckyGary Olivarez drills a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Christopher Rush and he's hacked by Robert Smith - foul #1 on Robert Smith, team foul #410-15
SubsNC State
David Gilmore (PF)
David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Richard Harden (C)
Arnold Sparks, Christopher Rush
 
14:11Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the free throw10-16
13:50NC StateRobert Ketter double dribbles10-16
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF)
Keith Grant
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jordon McAfee (PF)
Gary Olivarez
 
13:32Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses badly on a shot from the left wing10-16
13:31NC StateRobert Smith gets the rebound10-16
13:18NC StateDavid Gilmore is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on David Gilmore, team foul #510-16
SubsNC State
David Haug (PF)
David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Christopher Rush (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Richard Harden
 
13:09Western KentuckyChristopher Rush hits the front of the rim on the wide open jump hook from the left block but he's hacked by Robert Smith - foul #2 on Robert Smith, team foul #610-16
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG)
Robert Smith
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
13:09Western KentuckyChristopher Rush misses the 1st free throw10-16
13:09Western KentuckyChristopher Rush makes the 2nd free throw10-17
13:01NC StateDavid Haug clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing10-17
13:00Western KentuckyChristopher Rush grabs the board10-17
12:49Western KentuckyArnold Sparks is open and buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Richard Neale10-20
12:35NC StateThe pull-up jumper by Robert Ketter is blocked by Christopher Rush10-20
12:34Western KentuckyJordon McAfee snags the defensive board10-20
12:30Western KentuckyArnold Sparks makes the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Christopher Rush10-22
12:21NC StateDavid Haug hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline10-22
12:20NC StateHarold Tapper tips it but misses10-22
12:18NC StateDavid Haug grabs the offensive rebound10-22
12:09NC StateGilberto Arroyo knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Harold Tapper13-22
11:51Western KentuckyRichard Neale hits the easy wide open finger roll on a nice dish by David Frazier13-24
LineupNC State
 PG - Gilberto Arroyo (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Robert Ketter (tiring)
 SF - Harold Tapper (tiring) 1 ast.
 PF - David Haug (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (tiring) 2 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tiring) 8 pts.
 SG - David Frazier (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fairly fresh)
 C - Christopher Rush (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:36NC StateGilberto Arroyo connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner16-24
11:18Western KentuckyJordon McAfee misses long on an open jumper from just outside the lane16-24
11:17NC StateMark Fitzmaurice grabs the defensive rebound16-24
10:58NC StateGilberto Arroyo is hacked by Arnold Sparks - foul #1 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #216-24
SubsNC State
Keith Grant (SG)
Harold Tapper
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C)
Arnold Sparks, David Frazier, Richard Neale, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush
 
10:48NC StateGilberto Arroyo clanks a fadeaway from the right wing16-24
10:47Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Richard Harden16-24
10:45Western KentuckyGilberto Arroyo is called for the reach on Patrick Fitzpatrick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Gilberto Arroyo, team foul #716-24
10:45Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick makes the 1st free throw16-25
10:45Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick makes the 2nd free throw16-26
10:29NC StateGilberto Arroyo loses the dribble to Gary Olivarez16-26
10:13Western KentuckyBrian Munz buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing16-29
10:13NC StateNC State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)16-29
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Richard Neale (SF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Land
 
09:57NC StateRobert Ketter hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Mark Fitzmaurice19-29
09:42Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses long on a shot from just outside the lane19-29
09:40NC StateMark Fitzmaurice gets the rebound19-29
09:30NC StateKeith Grant throws a bad pass out of bounds19-29
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF)
Robert Ketter
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Gary Land (SF)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale
 
09:23Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner19-29
09:22NC StateDavid Haug gets the rebound19-29
09:16NC StateGilberto Arroyo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner19-29
09:15Western KentuckyRichard Harden snags the defensive board19-29
09:05Western KentuckyGary Olivarez is hacked by David Haug - foul #1 on David Haug, team foul #819-29
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Richard Neale (SF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Land
 
09:05Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 1st free throw19-30
09:05Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses the 2nd free throw19-30
09:05NC StateThe rebound goes to Mark Fitzmaurice19-30
08:49NC StateBrian Munz picks off the pass by David Haug19-30
08:25Western KentuckyGary Olivarez banks in the layup set up by Richard Harden and the foul's on David Haug - foul #2 on David Haug, team foul #919-32
SubsNC State
David Gilmore (PF)
David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Gary Land (SF), Christopher Rush (C)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden
 
08:25Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses the free throw19-32
08:25Western KentuckyChristopher Rush pulls down the offensive rebound19-32
08:12Western KentuckyGilberto Arroyo picks off the pass by Christopher Rush19-32
08:05NC StateGilberto Arroyo can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner19-32
08:04Western KentuckyGary Land snags the defensive board19-32
07:48Western KentuckyKeith Grant is called for the reach on Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #1 on Keith Grant, team foul #1019-32
SubsNC State
Robert Ketter (SF)
Harold Tapper
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Richard Harden (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez
 
07:48Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses the 1st free throw19-32
07:48Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses the 2nd free throw19-32
07:48NC StateDavid Gilmore snags the defensive board19-32
LineupNC State
 PG - Gilberto Arroyo (tiring) 6 pts.
 SG - Keith Grant (tired) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Ketter (tiring) 3 pts.
 PF - David Gilmore (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (tired) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - David Frazier (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Richard Harden (tired) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Christopher Rush (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:34NC StateGilberto Arroyo is hacked by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #1 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #319-32
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Brian Munz (SG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, David Frazier
 
07:23NC StateRichard Neale steps in front of the Keith Grant pass19-32
07:12Western KentuckyBrian Munz misses long on a shot from the baseline19-32
07:11Western KentuckyChristopher Rush grabs the offensive rebound19-32
07:01Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses long on an open 3pt attempt from the left corner19-32
06:59NC StateKeith Grant pulls down the rebound19-32
06:42NC StateRobert Ketter knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing22-32
06:29Western KentuckyChristopher Rush comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing22-32
06:27Western KentuckyRichard Harden grabs the offensive rebound22-32
06:14Western KentuckyKeith Grant is called for the reach on Brian Munz - foul #2 on Keith Grant, team foul #1122-32
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), Harold Tapper (SG)
Gilberto Arroyo, Keith Grant
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Richard Neale, Christopher Rush
 
06:14Western KentuckyBrian Munz makes the 1st free throw22-33
06:14Western KentuckyBrian Munz misses the 2nd free throw22-33
06:14NC StateDavid Gilmore grabs the board22-33
06:02NC StateRobert Smith buries a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Harold Tapper24-33
05:51Western KentuckyBrian Munz is whistled for a carry24-33
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Gary Land
 
05:47NC StateRobert Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt24-33
05:34Western KentuckyHarold Tapper steals the ball from Richard Neale24-33
05:13NC StateRobert Ketter misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Gary Olivarez - foul #1 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #424-33
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Arnold Sparks, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
05:13NC StateRobert Ketter makes the 1st free throw25-33
05:13NC StateRobert Ketter misses the 2nd free throw25-33
05:13Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board25-33
05:09Western KentuckyGary Land is hacked by Harold Tapper in the backcourt - foul #2 on Harold Tapper, team foul #1225-33
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
05:09Western KentuckyGary Land makes the 1st free throw25-34
05:09Western KentuckyGary Land makes the 2nd free throw25-35
04:54NC StateChristopher Rush swats the shot by Robert Ketter25-35
04:53NC StateRobert Ketter grabs the offensive board25-35
04:47NC StateJordon McAfee steals the ball from David Gilmore25-35
04:28Western KentuckyArnold Sparks buries a pull-up jumper from the right side25-37
04:12NC StateChristopher Rush swats the layup by Mark Fitzmaurice25-37
04:11Western KentuckyJordon McAfee grabs the defensive rebound25-37
04:08Western KentuckyRobert Ketter is called for the reach on Gary Land in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Ketter, team foul #1325-37
SubsNC State
Keith Grant (SG), David Haug (PF)
Harold Tapper, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C)
Arnold Sparks, David Frazier, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush
 
04:08Western KentuckyGary Land makes the 1st free throw25-38
04:08Western KentuckyGary Land makes the 2nd free throw25-39
03:40NC StateRobert Ketter is whistled for traveling25-39
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF), David Gilmore (C)
Robert Ketter, Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Richard Neale (SF)
Brian Munz, Gary Land
 
LineupNC State
 PG - Robert Smith (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Keith Grant (tired) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Harold Tapper (tired) 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - David Haug (tired) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Gilmore (tiring) 3 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tired) 10 pts.
 SG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Gary Olivarez (tiring) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (very tired) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
03:29Western KentuckyRobert Smith picks off the pass by Gary Olivarez25-39
03:26NC StateRobert Smith lays it up and in27-39
03:17Western KentuckyHarold Tapper is called for the reach on Richard Neale - foul #3 on Harold Tapper, team foul #1427-39
SubsNC State
Robert Ketter (SF)
Harold Tapper
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
03:17Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 1st free throw27-40
03:17Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 2nd free throw27-41
02:57NC StateRobert Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds27-41
02:57NC StateNC State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)27-41
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Christopher Rush (C)
David Frazier, Gary Olivarez
 
02:54Western KentuckyRobert Smith picks off the pass by Patrick Fitzpatrick in the backcourt27-41
02:48NC StateDavid Haug comes up short on the shot in the paint27-41
02:47Western KentuckyArnold Sparks grabs the board27-41
02:37Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Keith Grant - foul #3 on Keith Grant, team foul #1527-41
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Christopher Rush
 
02:37Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 1st free throw27-42
02:37Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the 2nd free throw27-42
02:37NC StateDavid Gilmore snags the defensive board27-42
02:30NC StateRobert Ketter misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing27-42
02:29NC StateDavid Gilmore tips it in29-42
02:13Western KentuckyBrian Munz buries a jumpshot from the right side29-44
01:56NC StateRobert Smith comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side29-44
01:54NC StateDavid Gilmore grabs the offensive rebound29-44
01:47NC StateRobert Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner29-44
01:45Western KentuckyGary Olivarez grabs the defensive rebound29-44
01:31Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the turnaround from close range29-44
01:30NC StateDavid Haug grabs the board29-44
01:26NC StateRobert Ketter buries a runner near the basket set up by Robert Smith31-44
01:16Western KentuckyGary Olivarez can't finish the uncontested layup31-44
01:15NC StateKeith Grant gets the rebound31-44
01:03NC StateRichard Harden is called for the reach on Keith Grant - foul #2 on Richard Harden, team foul #531-44
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF)
Keith Grant
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
00:46NC StateRobert Smith misses the floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Arnold Sparks - foul #2 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #631-44
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
Harold Tapper, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Land (SF)
Richard Neale
 
00:46NC StateRobert Smith misses the 1st free throw31-44
00:46NC StateRobert Smith misses the 2nd free throw31-44
00:46Western KentuckyJordon McAfee grabs the defensive rebound31-44
00:43Western KentuckyGary Land throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt31-44
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF)
Gilberto Arroyo
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF)
Gary Land
 
00:38NC StateRobert Smith is fouled on the floor by Arnold Sparks - foul #3 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #731-44
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG)
Harold Tapper
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Gary Land (SF)
Arnold Sparks, Richard Neale
 
00:38NC StateRobert Smith makes the 1st free throw32-44
00:38NC StateRobert Smith misses the 2nd free throw32-44
00:38Western KentuckyDavid Frazier snags the defensive board32-44
00:25Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick is fouled on the floor by Robert Ketter - foul #2 on Robert Ketter, team foul #1632-44
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF), David Gilmore (PF)
Gilberto Arroyo, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF), Richard Harden (PF)
Gary Land, Jordon McAfee
 
00:25Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick makes the 1st free throw32-45
00:25Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses the 2nd free throw32-45
00:25NC StateDavid Gilmore grabs the board32-45
00:05NC StateRobert Smith misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing32-45
00:03Western KentuckyRichard Neale grabs the board32-45
00:00Western KentuckyRichard Neale hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot32-45
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Robert Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Keith Grant (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Robert Ketter (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - David Haug (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Richard Neale (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Richard Harden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Christopher Rush (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 4 blk.
 
20:00NC StateRobert Ketter inbounds the ball32-45
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
19:39NC StateRobert Smith connects on the jumpshot from the left side set up by David Haug34-45
19:35Western KentuckyRichard Harden loses the dribble to Robert Smith in the backcourt34-45
19:30NC StateRobert Ketter clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner34-45
19:28Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board34-45
19:09Western KentuckyRichard Neale can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing34-45
19:07Western KentuckyChristopher Rush hits the follow up shot34-47
18:54NC StateRobert Ketter buries a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Keith Grant36-47
18:52Western KentuckyRobert Smith steals it from Patrick Fitzpatrick in the backcourt36-47
18:47NC StateRobert Smith is fouled on the floor by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #2 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #136-47
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF), David Gilmore (PF)
Keith Grant, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden
 
18:34NC StateRobert Smith hits a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Ketter39-47
18:20Western KentuckyGary Olivarez's fadeaway is rejected by Mark Fitzmaurice39-47
18:18Western KentuckyDavid Frazier grabs the offensive board39-47
18:13Western KentuckyChristopher Rush knocks in the shot from the right block on a great pass from Gary Land39-49
18:06NC StateRobert Smith connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Harold Tapper42-49
17:48Western KentuckyChristopher Rush's layup is rejected by Mark Fitzmaurice42-49
17:46NC StateHarold Tapper snags the defensive board42-49
17:32NC StateRobert Ketter buries a floater from just outside the lane set up by Harold Tapper and he's hacked by Gary Land - foul #1 on Gary Land, team foul #244-49
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), Keith Grant (SG), David Haug (PF)
Robert Smith, Harold Tapper, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF), Richard Harden (C)
Gary Land, Christopher Rush
 
17:32NC StateRobert Ketter makes the free throw45-49
17:21Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner45-49
17:20NC StateRobert Ketter pulls down the rebound45-49
17:00NC StateGilberto Arroyo knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by David Haug and he's fouled by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #3 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #347-49
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG)
Keith Grant
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, David Frazier, Gary Olivarez
 
17:00NC StateGilberto Arroyo makes the free throw48-49
16:44Western KentuckyRobert Ketter swats the shot by Arnold Sparks48-49
16:43NC StateMark Fitzmaurice snags the defensive board48-49
16:34NC StateMark Fitzmaurice's pass is intercepted by Richard Neale48-49
16:26Western KentuckyBrian Munz comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away48-49
16:24NC StateDavid Haug snags the defensive board48-49
16:03NC StateRobert Ketter misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing48-49
16:01Western KentuckyRichard Neale gets the rebound48-49
LineupNC State
 PG - Robert Smith (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 5 stl.
 SG - Gilberto Arroyo (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Robert Ketter (tired) 14 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - David Haug (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (fresh) 10 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (tiring) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
15:47Western KentuckyJordon McAfee banks in the wide open layup on a nice dish by Arnold Sparks48-51
15:31NC StateRobert Smith misses short on a jumper from the free throw line48-51
15:29Western KentuckyJordon McAfee grabs the board48-51
15:27Western KentuckyBrian Munz is fouled in the backcourt by Gilberto Arroyo - foul #2 on Gilberto Arroyo, team foul #148-51
SubsNC State
Keith Grant (SG), Harold Tapper (SF), David Gilmore (C)
Gilberto Arroyo, Robert Ketter, Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden
 
15:22Western KentuckyArnold Sparks makes the runner from the left block on a nice dish by Gary Olivarez48-53
15:09NC StateDavid Haug is fouled on the floor by Gary Land - foul #2 on Gary Land, team foul #448-53
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG)
David Frazier
 
15:01NC StateDavid Haug hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #4 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #548-53
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Land
 
15:01NC StateDavid Haug misses the 1st free throw48-53
15:01NC StateDavid Haug misses the 2nd free throw48-53
15:01Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board48-53
14:57Western KentuckyHarold Tapper is called for the reach on Richard Neale in the backcourt - foul #4 on Harold Tapper, team foul #248-53
SubsNC State
Robert Ketter (SF)
Harold Tapper
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Land (SF)
Richard Neale
 
14:46Western KentuckyChristopher Rush misses the lay-in48-53
14:44NC StateDavid Haug grabs the board48-53
14:23NC StateRobert Smith comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing48-53
14:21Western KentuckyChristopher Rush gets the rebound48-53
14:18Western KentuckyDavid Haug picks off the pass by David Frazier in the backcourt48-53
14:06NC StateRobert Smith buries a shot from the left wing50-53
13:54Western KentuckyChristopher Rush drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by David Frazier50-55
13:35NC StateDavid Haug buries a floater in the lane on a great pass from Robert Ketter52-55
13:31Western KentuckyGary Land is hacked by Robert Ketter in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Ketter, team foul #352-55
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
Robert Smith, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C)
David Frazier, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush
 
13:24Western KentuckyBrian Munz is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Brian Munz, team foul #652-55
13:11NC StateMark Fitzmaurice can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Richard Harden - foul #3 on Richard Harden, team foul #752-55
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Rush (C)
Jordon McAfee
 
13:11NC StateMark Fitzmaurice makes the 1st free throw53-55
13:11NC StateMark Fitzmaurice misses the 2nd free throw53-55
13:11Western KentuckyChristopher Rush grabs the defensive rebound53-55
13:02Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses long on a floater from the free throw line53-55
13:01Western KentuckyRichard Neale pulls down the offensive rebound53-55
12:44Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is denied on a layup by David Gilmore53-55
12:42NC StateGilberto Arroyo gets the rebound53-55
12:18NC StateRichard Harden denies the turnaround by Mark Fitzmaurice53-55
12:17NC StateMark Fitzmaurice misses the tip53-55
12:15Western KentuckyChristopher Rush grabs the defensive rebound53-55
11:59Western KentuckyRichard Neale hits a driving attempt from the left block set up by Arnold Sparks and the foul's on Robert Ketter - foul #4 on Robert Ketter, team foul #453-57
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), Harold Tapper (SF), David Haug (PF)
Gilberto Arroyo, Robert Ketter, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Christopher Rush
 
11:59Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the free throw53-58
LineupNC State
 PG - Robert Smith (tiring) 17 pts. 2 ast. 5 stl.
 SG - Keith Grant (tiring) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Harold Tapper (fresh) 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - David Haug (tiring) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (tiring) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tiring) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Frazier (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Gary Olivarez (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (tired) 2 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 
11:50NC StateRobert Smith misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing53-58
11:48Western KentuckyGary Olivarez grabs the defensive rebound53-58
11:32Western KentuckyGary Olivarez hits a fadeaway from close range53-60
11:21NC StateRobert Smith misses the 3 pointer from straight away53-60
11:20Western KentuckyGary Olivarez grabs the board53-60
11:05Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the turnaround from the baseline set up by Arnold Sparks53-62
11:00NC StateRobert Smith drills a floater near the basket and he's hacked by David Frazier - foul #1 on David Frazier, team foul #855-62
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), David Gilmore (C)
Harold Tapper, Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG)
David Frazier
 
11:00NC StateRobert Smith makes the free throw56-62
10:57Western KentuckyGary Olivarez's pass is intercepted by Keith Grant in the backcourt56-62
10:42NC StateRobert Smith knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Gilberto Arroyo59-62
10:30Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the 3 from the right corner59-62
10:28NC StateKeith Grant pulls down the rebound59-62
10:15NC StateGary Olivarez is called for the reach on David Haug - foul #2 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #959-62
SubsNC State
Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
Robert Smith
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Christopher Rush (C)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez
 
10:15NC StateDavid Haug misses the 1st free throw59-62
10:15Western KentuckyGary Land grabs the defensive rebound59-62
09:59Western KentuckyArnold Sparks clanks a jumper from the left wing59-62
09:58Western KentuckyGary Land pulls down the offensive rebound59-62
09:41Western KentuckyChristopher Rush drills a jump hook from close range on a great pass from Richard Harden59-64
09:41NC StateNC State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)59-64
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), Harold Tapper (SF)
Gilberto Arroyo, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Gary Land, Richard Harden
 
09:34NC StateHarold Tapper misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line59-64
09:32Western KentuckyRichard Neale gets the rebound59-64
09:28Western KentuckyArnold Sparks drills a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by David Frazier59-67
09:13NC StateRobert Smith misses the shot from the free throw line59-67
09:12Western KentuckyDavid Frazier grabs the defensive rebound59-67
08:55Western KentuckyDavid Frazier hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Arnold Sparks59-70
08:48NC StateRichard Neale swats the short shot by Robert Smith59-70
08:46Western KentuckyGary Olivarez snags the defensive board59-70
08:41Western KentuckyArnold Sparks hits a fadeaway from the left side and he's fouled by Robert Smith - foul #3 on Robert Smith, team foul #559-72
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), David Haug (PF)
Robert Smith, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C)
David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush
 
08:41Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses the free throw59-72
08:41NC StateMark Fitzmaurice grabs the defensive rebound59-72
08:31NC StateDavid Haug scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Gilberto Arroyo61-72
08:28Western KentuckyBrian Munz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt61-72
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF), Christopher Rush (C)
Gary Land, Jordon McAfee
 
08:12NC StateDavid Haug can't connect on a shot from the right wing61-72
08:10Western KentuckyRichard Neale snags the defensive board61-72
08:08Western KentuckyGilberto Arroyo picks off the pass by Richard Neale in the backcourt61-72
08:06NC StateHarold Tapper lays it up and in set up by Gilberto Arroyo63-72
07:47Western KentuckyChristopher Rush misses long on an open shot in the lane63-72
07:46NC StateMark Fitzmaurice grabs the defensive rebound63-72
LineupNC State
 PG - Gilberto Arroyo (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Keith Grant (tired) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Harold Tapper (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - David Haug (tired) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Mark Fitzmaurice (tired) 3 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tired) 17 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Richard Harden (tired) 2 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Christopher Rush (tiring) 12 pts. 12 reb. 4 blk.
 
07:39NC StateKeith Grant is hacked by Brian Munz - foul #2 on Brian Munz, team foul #1063-72
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), David Gilmore (C)
Gilberto Arroyo, Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Christopher Rush
 
07:39NC StateKeith Grant makes the 1st free throw64-72
07:39NC StateKeith Grant misses the 2nd free throw64-72
07:39Western KentuckyRichard Harden grabs the board64-72
07:16Western KentuckyArnold Sparks can't connect on a 3 from the right corner64-72
07:15Western KentuckyGary Olivarez tips it in64-74
07:11NC StateRobert Smith misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Gary Land - foul #3 on Gary Land, team foul #1164-74
SubsNC State
Robert Ketter (SF)
Keith Grant
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF)
Gary Land
 
07:11NC StateRobert Smith misses the 1st free throw64-74
07:11NC StateRobert Smith misses the 2nd free throw64-74
07:11Western KentuckyGary Olivarez gets the rebound64-74
06:59Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Arnold Sparks64-77
06:42NC StateDavid Gilmore clanks a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Gary Olivarez - foul #3 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #1264-77
SubsNC State
Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
06:42NC StateDavid Gilmore misses the 1st free throw64-77
06:42NC StateDavid Gilmore makes the 2nd free throw65-77
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
06:20Western KentuckyChristopher Rush can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane65-77
06:18NC StateDavid Gilmore grabs the defensive rebound65-77
06:12NC StateRobert Ketter double dribbles65-77
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), Keith Grant (SG)
Robert Smith, Robert Ketter
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C)
Gary Land, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush
 
06:10Western KentuckyArnold Sparks's pass is intercepted by Keith Grant in the backcourt65-77
06:07NC StateKeith Grant banks in the layup67-77
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
06:00Western KentuckyKeith Grant is called for the reach on Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #4 on Keith Grant, team foul #667-77
SubsNC State
David Haug (PF)
David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Rush (C)
Gary Olivarez
 
05:31Western KentuckyArnold Sparks can't connect on a 3 from the left wing67-77
05:29NC StateThe rebound goes to Mark Fitzmaurice67-77
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
05:25NC StateGilberto Arroyo comes up short on the shot from the left wing67-77
05:24Western KentuckyRichard Harden snags the defensive board67-77
05:24Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)67-77
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Richard Neale, Christopher Rush
 
05:02Western KentuckyGary Olivarez is called for a moving pick - foul #4 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #1367-77
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), Robert Ketter (SF), David Gilmore (PF)
Gilberto Arroyo, Keith Grant, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Christopher Rush (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Land, Richard Harden
 
04:46NC StateDavid Gilmore is hacked by Christopher Rush - foul #1 on Christopher Rush, team foul #1467-77
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Richard Harden (C)
David Frazier, Christopher Rush
 
04:46NC StateDavid Gilmore makes the 1st free throw68-77
04:46NC StateDavid Gilmore makes the 2nd free throw69-77
04:44Western KentuckyMark Fitzmaurice picks off the pass by Richard Neale in the backcourt69-77
04:18NC StateHarold Tapper is hacked by Richard Neale - foul #1 on Richard Neale, team foul #1569-77
SubsNC State
David Haug (PF)
Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
04:18NC StateHarold Tapper misses the 1st free throw69-77
04:18NC StateHarold Tapper makes the 2nd free throw70-77
04:16Western KentuckyJordon McAfee is hacked by Robert Smith in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Smith, team foul #770-77
SubsNC State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF)
Gary Land
 
04:16Western KentuckyJordon McAfee makes the 1st free throw70-78
04:16Western KentuckyJordon McAfee misses the 2nd free throw70-78
04:16NC StateDavid Gilmore grabs the board70-78
03:52NC StateRobert Ketter makes the 3 from straight away73-78
03:37Western KentuckyRichard Neale buries a floater from the baseline73-80
LineupNC State
 PG - Robert Smith (tiring) 23 pts. 2 ast. 5 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Robert Ketter (tired) 17 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Harold Tapper (tired) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - David Haug (tired) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 C - David Gilmore (tired) 5 pts. 9 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (very tired) 17 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Frazier (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Christopher Rush (tiring) 12 pts. 12 reb. 4 blk.
 
03:14NC StateDavid Frazier is called for the reach on Harold Tapper - foul #2 on David Frazier, team foul #1673-80
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), Keith Grant (SG), Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
Robert Smith, Robert Ketter, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C)
David Frazier, Richard Neale, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush
 
03:14NC StateHarold Tapper makes the 1st free throw74-80
03:14NC StateHarold Tapper makes the 2nd free throw75-80
02:59Western KentuckyArnold Sparks loses the ball out of bounds75-80
02:59NC StateNC State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining)75-80
02:35NC StateDavid Haug connects on the floater near the basket on a great pass from Keith Grant77-80
02:30Western KentuckyArnold Sparks is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Brian Munz77-83
02:25NC StateNC State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining)77-83
SubsNC State
Robert Ketter (SF), David Gilmore (PF)
Harold Tapper, David Haug
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Christopher Rush (C)
Brian Munz, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez
 
02:04NC StateRobert Ketter misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing77-83
02:03Western KentuckyChristopher Rush pulls down the rebound77-83
01:58Western KentuckyArnold Sparks is wide open but clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing77-83
01:57NC StateThe rebound goes to David Gilmore77-83
01:55NC StateNC State calls a :30 timeout (none remaining)77-83
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), David Haug (PF)
Gilberto Arroyo, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
01:35NC StateRobert Smith loses the dribble to Brian Munz77-83
01:30Western KentuckyArnold Sparks hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Brian Munz77-85
01:19NC StateRobert Ketter hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side77-85
01:17Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Richard Neale77-85
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
01:15Western KentuckyRichard Neale is hacked by Robert Ketter in the backcourt - foul #5 on Robert Ketter, team foul #877-85
SubsNC State
Harold Tapper (SF)
Robert Ketter
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
01:15Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 1st free throw77-86
01:15Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 2nd free throw77-87
00:59NC StateDavid Haug double dribbles77-87
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), David Gilmore (C)
Robert Smith, Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden
 
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:56Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is fouled in the backcourt by Keith Grant - foul #5 on Keith Grant, team foul #977-87
SubsNC State
Jesse Gunderson (SF)
Keith Grant
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
00:56Western KentuckyChristopher Rush misses the 1st free throw77-87
00:56NC StateDavid Gilmore grabs the defensive rebound77-87
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:49NC StateGilberto Arroyo connects on the jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Gilmore79-87
00:48Western KentuckyGary Olivarez is hacked by Gilberto Arroyo in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gilberto Arroyo, team foul #1079-87
SubsNC State
Robert Smith (PG), Mark Fitzmaurice (C)
Gilberto Arroyo, David Gilmore
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Richard Neale (SF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, David Frazier, Gary Land
 
00:48Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 1st free throw79-88
00:48Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 2nd free throw79-89
00:42NC StateDavid Haug loses the ball out of bounds79-89
SubsNC State
Gilberto Arroyo (PG), David Gilmore (C)
Robert Smith, Mark Fitzmaurice
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF)
Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Richard Neale
 
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:36Western KentuckyDavid Frazier loses the dribble to Gilberto Arroyo in the backcourt79-89
00:33NC StateDavid Haug loses the dribble to David Frazier79-89
00:11Western KentuckyJesse Gunderson takes the ball from Gary Olivarez79-89
00:06NC StateHarold Tapper makes the pull-up jumper from the right side81-89
00:00Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick runs out the clock81-89