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Final -
 12/14/2025
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Western Kentucky 37 40 77
Illinois State 40 45 85
85
Western Kentucky (11-7, 5-3)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChristopher Rush 16 3-6 0-0 0-1 2 10 1 2 0 2 5 6
cRichard Harden 24 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 4 1 3 1 1 4 0
sfRichard Neale 27 7-15 3-7 3-5 2 5 2 1 0 0 2 20
sgBrian Munz 19 2-4 2-4 1-2 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 7
pgArnold Sparks 31 3-8 1-4 1-2 1 3 7 4 0 0 5 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfGary Olivarez 23 7-9 0-0 4-5 2 8 2 1 0 2 0 18
sgDavid Frazier 16 2-4 2-4 0-1 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 6
pfJordon McAfee 16 4-6 0-0 0-1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 8
pgPatrick Fitzpatrick 15 0-1 0-1 2-4 0 1 1 2 0 0 5 2
sfGary Land 13 0-1 0-1 2-4 0 2 0 1 1 0 3 2
Totals 200 28-57 8-22 13-25 9 42 18 19 3 6 29 77
Percentages   .491 .364 .520                

Illinois State (11-7, 2-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGlen Norcross 27 5-14 1-3 3-4 6 10 2 1 0 0 1 14
pfEthan Graves 21 4-6 2-2 2-2 3 9 0 1 0 1 2 12
sfRussell Allison 18 2-7 1-4 8-11 0 2 1 3 0 0 3 13
sgRandolph Wilson 18 1-4 1-3 2-4 0 3 1 1 0 0 5 5
pgMichael Mathews 22 3-5 0-0 0-0 0 2 5 0 3 0 1 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgMichael Clopton 19 3-6 2-5 4-5 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 12
cRaymond Vigue 18 3-7 0-1 1-4 4 8 1 1 0 1 0 7
sfRoger Boyer 18 2-4 0-0 4-7 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 8
pfStephen Howe 15 1-4 1-2 1-2 1 5 1 1 0 1 1 4
sgGary Zolty 11 1-4 0-2 0-0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 2
pgRoger Grimes 9 0-2 0-0 2-2 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 2
sgBruce Timmons 4 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 0
Totals 200 25-64 8-22 27-41 16 42 15 11 7 3 25 85
Percentages   .391 .364 .659                

WKU
37
13-27
3-9
8-15
5
19
9
10
2
2
12
18
6
4
0
24
40
15-30
5-13
5-10
4
23
9
9
1
4
17
14
4
8
3
12
77
28-57
8-22
13-25
9
42
18
19
3
6
29
32
10
12
3
36
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
ISU
40
13-31
4-11
10-15
8
20
8
8
4
3
13
8
7
6
2
24
45
12-33
4-11
17-26
8
22
7
3
3
0
12
12
6
13
3
11
85
25-64
8-22
27-41
16
42
15
11
7
3
25
20
13
19
5
35
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Glen Norcross Illinois State
14 Points, 10 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (fresh)
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh)
 SF - Richard Neale (fresh)
 PF - Richard Harden (fresh)
 C - Christopher Rush (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fresh)
 SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh)
 SF - Russell Allison (fresh)
 PF - Ethan Graves (fresh)
 C - Glen Norcross (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateGlen Norcross wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:47Illinois StateChristopher Rush swats the short shot by Michael Mathews0-0
19:46Illinois StateEthan Graves grabs the offensive board0-0
19:32Illinois StateGlen Norcross clanks a jumper from the right wing0-0
19:30Illinois StateEthan Graves hits the follow up shot0-2
19:22Western KentuckyThe short jumper by Richard Neale is denied by Ethan Graves0-2
19:20Illinois StateMichael Mathews gets the rebound0-2
19:06Illinois StateRussell Allison loses the ball out of bounds0-2
18:54Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Christopher Rush, team foul #10-2
18:38Illinois StateRussell Allison clanks a runner from close range0-2
18:37Western KentuckyChristopher Rush pulls down the rebound0-2
18:23Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is alone and drills a jumper from the left block on a great pass from Arnold Sparks2-2
18:02Illinois StateMichael Mathews drills a jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Russell Allison2-4
17:52Western KentuckyBrian Munz is hacked by Michael Mathews - foul #1 on Michael Mathews, team foul #12-4
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Jordon McAfee (C)
Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Grimes (PG), Michael Clopton (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Raymond Vigue (PF)
Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Russell Allison, Ethan Graves
 
17:44Western KentuckyJordon McAfee buries a runner near the basket on a great pass from Gary Olivarez and the foul's on Roger Boyer - foul #1 on Roger Boyer, team foul #24-4
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Stephen Howe (C)
Glen Norcross
 
17:44Western KentuckyJordon McAfee misses the free throw4-4
17:44Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Raymond Vigue4-4
17:28Illinois StateStephen Howe misses badly on a 3 from the left corner4-4
17:27Illinois StateRaymond Vigue tips it but misses4-4
17:26Western KentuckyJordon McAfee gets the rebound4-4
17:18Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Roger Grimes - foul #1 on Roger Grimes, team foul #34-4
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:18Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 1st free throw5-4
17:18Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 2nd free throw6-4
16:54Illinois StateStephen Howe comes up short on the runner near the basket but the foul's on Jordon McAfee - foul #1 on Jordon McAfee, team foul #26-4
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Christopher Rush (C)
Arnold Sparks, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Russell Allison (SF), Glen Norcross (C)
Roger Grimes, Roger Boyer, Raymond Vigue
 
16:54Illinois StateStephen Howe makes the 1st free throw6-5
16:54Illinois StateStephen Howe misses the 2nd free throw6-5
16:54Western KentuckyChristopher Rush grabs the board6-5
16:50Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick is fouled in the backcourt by Russell Allison - foul #1 on Russell Allison, team foul #46-5
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Harden (C)
Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State 
16:42Western KentuckyStephen Howe denies the turnaround by Gary Olivarez6-5
16:41Western KentuckyRichard Harden misses the tip6-5
16:40Illinois StateStephen Howe grabs the board6-5
16:28Illinois StateStephen Howe buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Mathews6-8
16:24Western KentuckyMichael Clopton steals it from Gary Land in the backcourt6-8
16:23Illinois StateMichael Mathews throws it down set up by Michael Clopton6-10
16:10Western KentuckyGary Olivarez drills a jumper from the left block set up by David Frazier8-10
15:50Illinois StateMichael Clopton scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner8-13
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh)
 SG - David Frazier (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Land (fairly fresh)
 PF - Gary Olivarez (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Richard Harden (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Clopton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Russell Allison (fairly fresh)
 PF - Stephen Howe (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Glen Norcross (fairly fresh)
 
15:39Western KentuckyDavid Frazier connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner11-13
15:18Illinois StateMichael Mathews is hacked by Richard Harden - foul #1 on Richard Harden, team foul #311-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Richard Neale (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
David Frazier, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Grimes (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Ethan Graves (PF), Raymond Vigue (C)
Michael Mathews, Michael Clopton, Russell Allison, Stephen Howe, Glen Norcross
 
15:06Illinois StateRoger Boyer hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #1 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #411-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Olivarez (PF)
Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State 
15:06Illinois StateRoger Boyer makes the 1st free throw11-14
15:06Illinois StateRoger Boyer makes the 2nd free throw11-15
14:51Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is wide open but clanks a floater in the lane11-15
14:49Western KentuckyGary Olivarez tips it in13-15
14:34Illinois StateRoger Boyer makes the jumper from the free throw line13-17
14:32Western KentuckyRichard Neale is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Grimes - foul #2 on Roger Grimes, team foul #513-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Bruce Timmons (PG)
Roger Grimes
 
14:15Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner13-17
14:13Illinois StateRaymond Vigue grabs the board13-17
13:56Illinois StateChristopher Rush is called for the reach on Raymond Vigue - foul #2 on Christopher Rush, team foul #513-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C)
Brian Munz, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Zolty (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Glen Norcross (C)
Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer, Raymond Vigue
 
13:41Illinois StateRussell Allison can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner13-17
13:39Western KentuckyArnold Sparks grabs the board13-17
13:22Western KentuckyGary Olivarez hits a wide open pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Arnold Sparks15-17
12:56Illinois StateRussell Allison is whistled for a carry15-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Michael Clopton (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Raymond Vigue (PF)
Bruce Timmons, Gary Zolty, Russell Allison, Ethan Graves
 
12:45Western KentuckyThe jump hook by Richard Neale is blocked by Raymond Vigue15-17
12:44Illinois StateGlen Norcross grabs the board15-17
12:31Illinois StateMichael Clopton scores on a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Raymond Vigue15-20
12:28Western KentuckyRoger Boyer picks off the pass by Jordon McAfee in the backcourt15-20
12:12Illinois StateRoger Boyer is hacked by Richard Neale - foul #1 on Richard Neale, team foul #615-20
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Randolph Wilson (SG), Stephen Howe (PF)
Michael Clopton, Raymond Vigue
 
11:53Illinois StateRoger Boyer knocks in the jumper from the right side on a great pass from Michael Mathews15-22
11:39Western KentuckyDavid Frazier scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Arnold Sparks18-22
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - David Frazier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Land (fresh)
 PF - Gary Olivarez (tiring) 8 pts.
 C - Richard Harden (tiring)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh)
 SF - Roger Boyer (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Stephen Howe (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Glen Norcross (fairly fresh)
 
11:35Illinois StateMichael Mathews is denied on a dunk by Gary Olivarez18-22
11:33Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Gary Land18-22
11:27Western KentuckyGary Land hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner18-22
11:26Western KentuckyGary Olivarez tips it home20-22
11:05Illinois StateMichael Mathews scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Glen Norcross20-24
10:50Western KentuckyGary Olivarez travels with the ball20-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
David Frazier, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Gary Zolty (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Ethan Graves (PF), Raymond Vigue (C)
Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer, Stephen Howe, Glen Norcross
 
10:30Illinois StateMichael Clopton comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away20-24
10:28Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board20-24
10:24Western KentuckyArnold Sparks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds20-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Harden (C)
Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State 
10:10Illinois StateMichael Clopton comes up short on the 3 from the left corner20-24
10:08Western KentuckyRichard Neale snags the defensive board20-24
09:56Western KentuckyRussell Allison is called for the reach on Richard Neale - foul #2 on Russell Allison, team foul #620-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG)
Brian Munz
 
SubsIllinois State
Bruce Timmons (SF)
Russell Allison
 
09:38Western KentuckyRichard Neale lays it up and in22-24
09:22Illinois StateGary Zolty's pass is off the mark and out of bounds22-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Arnold Sparks, David Frazier, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Glen Norcross (C)
Gary Zolty, Raymond Vigue
 
09:10Western KentuckyGary Olivarez is alone and drills a fadeaway from the right block set up by Patrick Fitzpatrick24-24
08:52Illinois StateMichael Clopton is fouled on the floor by Brian Munz - foul #1 on Brian Munz, team foul #724-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Richard Harden (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Boyer (SF)
Bruce Timmons
 
08:52Illinois StateMichael Clopton makes the 1st free throw24-25
08:52Illinois StateMichael Clopton makes the 2nd free throw24-26
08:40Western KentuckyMichael Mathews steals the ball from Richard Neale24-26
08:36Illinois StateRoger Boyer misses the lay-in24-26
08:34Illinois StateGlen Norcross tips it home24-28
08:17Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side24-28
08:15Illinois StateEthan Graves grabs the defensive rebound24-28
07:54Illinois StateEthan Graves steps out of bounds on the baseline24-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Randolph Wilson (SG), Stephen Howe (SF), Raymond Vigue (PF)
Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer, Ethan Graves
 
07:44Western KentuckyArnold Sparks clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side24-28
07:42Western KentuckyChristopher Rush tips it but misses24-28
07:40Illinois StateGlen Norcross grabs the defensive rebound24-28
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tiring) 3 ast.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh)
 SF - Gary Land (fresh)
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Christopher Rush (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh)
 SF - Stephen Howe (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Raymond Vigue (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:23Illinois StateRaymond Vigue drills a jumper in the paint24-30
07:13Western KentuckyArnold Sparks is called for 10 seconds24-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Richard Harden (C)
Brian Munz, Gary Land, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Bruce Timmons (SF)
Glen Norcross
 
06:54Illinois StateRichard Harden steals the ball from Stephen Howe24-30
06:46Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the turnaround in the paint set up by Jordon McAfee and the foul's on Bruce Timmons - foul #1 on Bruce Timmons, team foul #726-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Zolty (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Glen Norcross (C)
Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Stephen Howe
 
06:46Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the free throw27-30
06:22Illinois StateRaymond Vigue hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket27-30
06:20Western KentuckyRichard Neale gets the rebound27-30
06:14Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick is fouled on the floor by Bruce Timmons - foul #2 on Bruce Timmons, team foul #827-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Brian Munz, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Ethan Graves (PF)
Bruce Timmons, Raymond Vigue
 
06:14Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick makes the 1st free throw28-30
06:14Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses the 2nd free throw28-30
06:14Illinois StateEthan Graves snags the defensive board28-30
05:55Illinois StateRoger Boyer misses badly on a floater from the right wing28-30
05:53Illinois StateGlen Norcross gets the offensive rebound28-30
05:42Illinois StateGlen Norcross comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner28-30
05:41Western KentuckyJordon McAfee pulls down the rebound28-30
05:39Western KentuckyMichael Clopton steals the ball from David Frazier in the backcourt28-30
05:22Illinois StateGlen Norcross travels with the ball28-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C)
David Frazier, Richard Neale, Jordon McAfee, Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Stephen Howe (C)
Michael Clopton, Gary Zolty, Glen Norcross
 
05:08Western KentuckyBrian Munz hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away28-30
05:07Illinois StateStephen Howe pulls down the rebound28-30
04:46Illinois StateRandolph Wilson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing28-30
04:44Western KentuckyGary Olivarez grabs the defensive rebound28-30
04:30Western KentuckyRichard Harden throws a bad pass out of bounds28-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF)
Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Gary Land
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Raymond Vigue (PF), Glen Norcross (C)
Michael Mathews, Ethan Graves, Stephen Howe
 
04:08Illinois StateRichard Harden is called for the reach on Randolph Wilson - foul #2 on Richard Harden, team foul #828-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
David Frazier, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State 
04:08Illinois StateRandolph Wilson makes the 1st free throw28-31
04:08Illinois StateRandolph Wilson misses the 2nd free throw28-31
04:08Western KentuckyJordon McAfee snags the defensive board28-31
04:01Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Randolph Wilson - foul #1 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #928-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG)
Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Zolty (SG)
Randolph Wilson
 
04:01Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick misses the 1st free throw28-31
04:01Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick makes the 2nd free throw29-31
03:56Illinois StateMichael Clopton's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt29-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Rush (C)
Brian Munz
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Grimes (PG), Russell Allison (SF)
Gary Zolty, Roger Boyer
 
03:40Western KentuckyArnold Sparks can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Glen Norcross - foul #1 on Glen Norcross, team foul #1029-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Gary Zolty (SG)
Michael Clopton
 
03:40Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses the 1st free throw29-31
03:40Western KentuckyArnold Sparks makes the 2nd free throw30-31
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tired) 1 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - David Frazier (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Gary Olivarez (tiring) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Christopher Rush (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Roger Grimes (fresh)
 SG - Gary Zolty (fresh)
 SF - Russell Allison (fresh)
 PF - Raymond Vigue (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:27Illinois StateGlen Norcross hits a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Roger Grimes and he's fouled by Arnold Sparks - foul #1 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #930-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF)
David Frazier, Richard Neale
 
SubsIllinois State
Stephen Howe (PF)
Raymond Vigue
 
03:27Illinois StateGlen Norcross misses the free throw30-33
03:27Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board30-33
03:14Western KentuckyGary Land is hacked by Stephen Howe - foul #1 on Stephen Howe, team foul #1130-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Brian Munz, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Raymond Vigue (C)
Glen Norcross
 
03:14Western KentuckyGary Land misses the 1st free throw30-33
03:14Western KentuckyGary Land misses the 2nd free throw30-33
03:14Illinois StateRaymond Vigue gets the rebound30-33
02:52Illinois StateJordon McAfee picks off the pass by Raymond Vigue30-33
02:47Western KentuckyDavid Frazier can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing30-33
02:46Illinois StateStephen Howe grabs the board30-33
02:30Illinois StateRoger Grimes clanks a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Arnold Sparks - foul #2 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #1030-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Arnold Sparks, David Frazier, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (SG), Bruce Timmons (SF), Ethan Graves (PF)
Gary Zolty, Russell Allison, Stephen Howe
 
02:30Illinois StateRoger Grimes makes the 1st free throw30-34
02:30Illinois StateRoger Grimes makes the 2nd free throw30-35
02:16Western KentuckyChristopher Rush buries a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Richard Neale and he's hacked by Bruce Timmons - foul #3 on Bruce Timmons, team foul #1232-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
SubsIllinois State
Randolph Wilson (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Glen Norcross (C)
Roger Grimes, Bruce Timmons, Raymond Vigue
 
02:16Western KentuckyChristopher Rush misses the free throw32-35
02:16Western KentuckyChristopher Rush gets the offensive rebound32-35
02:11Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing32-35
02:09Illinois StateRandolph Wilson grabs the board32-35
02:04Illinois StateRandolph Wilson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner32-35
02:03Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Glen Norcross32-35
01:54Illinois StateChristopher Rush is called for the reach on Michael Clopton - foul #3 on Christopher Rush, team foul #1132-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Harden (C)
Brian Munz, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State 
01:54Illinois StateMichael Clopton makes the 1st free throw32-36
01:54Illinois StateMichael Clopton makes the 2nd free throw32-37
01:40Western KentuckyRichard Neale drills a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Arnold Sparks35-37
01:26Illinois StateGlen Norcross makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Randolph Wilson35-40
01:09Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses the turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Ethan Graves - foul #1 on Ethan Graves, team foul #1335-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG)
Arnold Sparks
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Gary Zolty (SG), Raymond Vigue (PF)
Michael Clopton, Randolph Wilson, Ethan Graves
 
01:09Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 1st free throw36-40
01:09Western KentuckyGary Olivarez makes the 2nd free throw37-40
00:56Illinois StateGary Zolty misses the easy layup37-40
00:54Illinois StateGlen Norcross grabs the offensive board37-40
00:49Illinois StateGary Zolty misses the 3 pointer from straight away37-40
00:48Illinois StateGlen Norcross can't tip it in37-40
00:46Western KentuckyBrian Munz snags the defensive board37-40
00:23Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick loses the ball out of bounds37-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Stephen Howe (PF)
Gary Zolty, Russell Allison, Glen Norcross
 
00:02Illinois StateRaymond Vigue is hacked by David Frazier - foul #1 on David Frazier, team foul #1237-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF)
Gary Land
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:02Illinois StateRaymond Vigue misses the 1st free throw37-40
00:02Illinois StateRaymond Vigue misses the 2nd free throw37-40
00:02Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Richard Harden37-40
00:00Western KentuckyRichard Harden misses long on a fullcourt shot37-40
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh)
 SF - Richard Neale (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Gary Olivarez (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Russell Allison (fresh)
 PF - Ethan Graves (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb.
 
20:00Western KentuckyRichard Neale inbounds the ball37-40
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:49Western KentuckyBrian Munz is hacked by Russell Allison - foul #3 on Russell Allison, team foul #137-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Brian Munz, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Boyer (SF)
Russell Allison
 
19:42Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the shot from the right block on a great pass from Arnold Sparks39-40
19:28Illinois StateJordon McAfee swats the layup by Glen Norcross39-40
19:26Western KentuckyJordon McAfee pulls down the rebound39-40
19:10Western KentuckyJordon McAfee hits the front of the rim on the wide open runner in the lane39-40
19:09Illinois StateEthan Graves grabs the board39-40
19:05Illinois StateRandolph Wilson is whistled for traveling39-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF)
David Frazier, Richard Neale
 
SubsIllinois State 
19:01Western KentuckyArnold Sparks is hacked by Randolph Wilson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #239-40
18:51Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses short on an open jumpshot from just outside the lane39-40
18:49Western KentuckyJordon McAfee tips it back up and in41-40
18:36Illinois StateGary Land steps in front of the Roger Boyer pass41-40
18:32Western KentuckyArnold Sparks travels with the ball41-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Grimes (PG), Michael Clopton (SG), Raymond Vigue (PF)
Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Ethan Graves
 
18:21Illinois StateGlen Norcross comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing41-40
18:20Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Gary Olivarez41-40
18:14Western KentuckyRoger Boyer is called for the reach on David Frazier - foul #2 on Roger Boyer, team foul #341-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG)
David Frazier
 
SubsIllinois State
Stephen Howe (SF)
Roger Boyer
 
18:07Western KentuckyRichard Harden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds41-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG)
Brian Munz
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:48Illinois StateRoger Grimes comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side41-40
17:46Western KentuckyRichard Neale pulls down the rebound41-40
17:38Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses short on a shot near the basket41-40
17:37Illinois StateRaymond Vigue snags the defensive board41-40
17:23Illinois StateThe jumper by Glen Norcross is denied by Richard Harden41-40
17:21Illinois StateRaymond Vigue tips it in41-42
17:13Western KentuckyRichard Harden comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing41-42
17:11Illinois StateStephen Howe snags the defensive board41-42
16:51Illinois StateRaymond Vigue misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing41-42
16:49Western KentuckyArnold Sparks gets the rebound41-42
16:33Western KentuckyRichard Neale drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Arnold Sparks44-42
16:18Illinois StateStephen Howe misses the easy layup44-42
16:17Western KentuckyDavid Frazier grabs the board44-42
16:14Western KentuckyArnold Sparks is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Grimes - foul #3 on Roger Grimes, team foul #444-42
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Arnold Sparks, David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Ethan Graves (PF)
Roger Grimes, Michael Clopton, Stephen Howe, Raymond Vigue
 
16:05Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is open but misses the lay-in44-42
16:04Illinois StateGlen Norcross grabs the board44-42
15:58Illinois StateGlen Norcross comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing44-42
15:56Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick pulls down the rebound44-42
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh)
 SF - Gary Land (fresh)
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Christopher Rush (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Roger Boyer (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Ethan Graves (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (tiring) 7 pts. 8 reb.
 
15:50Western KentuckyJordon McAfee misses badly on a floater from the right wing44-42
15:49Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Randolph Wilson44-42
15:26Illinois StateEthan Graves is fouled on the floor by Gary Land - foul #1 on Gary Land, team foul #144-42
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
SubsIllinois State
Russell Allison (SF)
Glen Norcross
 
15:19Illinois StateEthan Graves hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Michael Mathews44-45
15:06Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner44-45
15:04Illinois StateRoger Boyer grabs the defensive rebound44-45
14:38Illinois StateRandolph Wilson misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing44-45
14:36Western KentuckyChristopher Rush gets the rebound44-45
14:34Western KentuckyBrian Munz is fouled in the backcourt by Randolph Wilson - foul #3 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #544-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Gary Zolty (SG), Raymond Vigue (C)
Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer
 
14:14Western KentuckyChristopher Rush's pass is off the mark and out of bounds44-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG)
Arnold Sparks
 
SubsIllinois State 
13:59Illinois StateRussell Allison misses the shot from the left wing44-45
13:57Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Raymond Vigue44-45
13:28Illinois StateRaymond Vigue clanks a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Christopher Rush - foul #4 on Christopher Rush, team foul #244-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Bruce Timmons (SF), Stephen Howe (C)
Russell Allison, Ethan Graves
 
13:28Illinois StateRaymond Vigue makes the 1st free throw44-46
13:28Illinois StateRaymond Vigue misses the 2nd free throw44-46
13:28Western KentuckyJordon McAfee snags the defensive board44-46
13:24Western KentuckyRichard Neale is hacked by Bruce Timmons in the backcourt - foul #4 on Bruce Timmons, team foul #644-46
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Russell Allison (SF), Glen Norcross (C)
Michael Clopton, Bruce Timmons, Raymond Vigue
 
13:11Western KentuckyJordon McAfee banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from David Frazier46-46
12:51Illinois StateGlen Norcross connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane46-48
12:40Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner46-48
12:39Western KentuckyArnold Sparks snags the offensive board46-48
12:24Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Arnold Sparks49-48
11:58Illinois StateRussell Allison clanks a 3 pointer from straight away49-48
11:56Illinois StateStephen Howe grabs the offensive rebound49-48
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tiring) 1 pts. 7 ast.
 SG - David Frazier (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (tiring) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Mathews (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Gary Zolty (fairly fresh)
 SF - Russell Allison (fairly fresh) 3 pf.
 PF - Stephen Howe (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (tiring) 9 pts. 8 reb.
 
11:42Illinois StateRussell Allison misses badly on a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Richard Harden - foul #3 on Richard Harden, team foul #349-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
David Frazier, Richard Neale, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Ethan Graves (PF), Roger Boyer (C)
Michael Mathews, Gary Zolty, Stephen Howe, Glen Norcross
 
11:42Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 1st free throw49-49
11:42Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 2nd free throw49-50
11:39Western KentuckyMichael Clopton steals the ball from Brian Munz in the backcourt49-50
11:28Illinois StateRandolph Wilson hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Brian Munz - foul #2 on Brian Munz, team foul #449-50
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Raymond Vigue (C)
Russell Allison
 
11:28Illinois StateRandolph Wilson misses the 1st free throw49-50
11:28Illinois StateRandolph Wilson makes the 2nd free throw49-51
11:21Western KentuckyGary Olivarez buries a jumper from the left block51-51
11:05Illinois StateEthan Graves misses long on a floater from the right side51-51
11:03Western KentuckyGary Olivarez snags the defensive board51-51
10:59Western KentuckyBrian Munz misses the wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing51-51
10:57Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Ethan Graves51-51
10:34Illinois StateMichael Clopton can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing51-51
10:32Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Gary Land51-51
10:18Western KentuckyArnold Sparks hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line53-51
09:56Illinois StateRaymond Vigue blows the layup53-51
09:54Western KentuckyGary Olivarez gets the rebound53-51
09:49Western KentuckyArnold Sparks makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Brian Munz56-51
09:35Illinois StateGary Land is called for the reach on Roger Boyer - foul #2 on Gary Land, team foul #556-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Gary Land, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Russell Allison (SF), Glen Norcross (C)
Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer, Raymond Vigue
 
09:11Illinois StateRussell Allison misses the 3 pointer from the left corner56-51
09:10Illinois StateEthan Graves tips it home56-53
08:57Western KentuckyRichard Harden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds56-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), Gary Olivarez (PF)
David Frazier, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Stephen Howe (PF)
Ethan Graves
 
08:41Illinois StateStephen Howe can't connect on a floater from the right block56-53
08:40Western KentuckyRichard Harden grabs the defensive rebound56-53
08:36Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the easy layup56-53
08:34Western KentuckyRichard Neale hits the follow up shot58-53
08:12Illinois StateRussell Allison's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jordon McAfee (PF)
Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Grimes (PG), Michael Clopton (SG), Raymond Vigue (PF)
Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Stephen Howe
 
07:54Western KentuckyJordon McAfee is alone and drills a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Richard Neale60-53
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tired) 6 pts. 7 ast.
 SG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Richard Harden (tired) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Roger Grimes (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Michael Clopton (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Russell Allison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Raymond Vigue (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb.
 
07:33Illinois StateRoger Grimes is hacked by Arnold Sparks - foul #3 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #660-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden
 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Boyer (SF)
Russell Allison
 
07:20Illinois StateRoger Boyer misses the 3pt jumper from straight away but he's hacked by Richard Neale - foul #2 on Richard Neale, team foul #760-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG)
Arnold Sparks, David Frazier
 
SubsIllinois State 
07:20Illinois StateRoger Boyer misses the 1st free throw60-53
07:20Illinois StateRoger Boyer makes the 2nd free throw60-54
07:20Illinois StateRoger Boyer misses the 3rd free throw60-54
07:20Western KentuckyChristopher Rush pulls down the rebound60-54
07:02Western KentuckyChristopher Rush is alone and drills a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Gary Olivarez62-54
06:35Illinois StateGlen Norcross misses the turnaround in the paint62-54
06:34Illinois StateGlen Norcross pulls down the offensive rebound62-54
06:14Illinois StateRoger Grimes can't connect on a jumper from the right block62-54
06:13Western KentuckyChristopher Rush grabs the board62-54
06:11Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick is whistled for traveling in the backcourt62-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Gary Zolty (SG), Bruce Timmons (SF), Ethan Graves (PF), Stephen Howe (C)
Roger Grimes, Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer, Raymond Vigue, Glen Norcross
 
05:59Illinois StateGary Zolty hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner62-54
05:57Illinois StateBruce Timmons misses the tip62-54
05:55Western KentuckyChristopher Rush snags the defensive board62-54
05:52Western KentuckyBruce Timmons is called for the reach on Gary Land in the backcourt - foul #5 on Bruce Timmons, team foul #762-54
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Russell Allison (SF)
Bruce Timmons
 
05:52Western KentuckyGary Land makes the 1st free throw63-54
05:52Western KentuckyGary Land makes the 2nd free throw64-54
05:34Illinois StateRussell Allison is fouled on the floor by Gary Land - foul #3 on Gary Land, team foul #864-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Neale (SF)
Gary Land
 
SubsIllinois State 
05:34Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 1st free throw64-55
05:34Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 2nd free throw64-56
05:30Western KentuckyMichael Mathews steps in front of the Arnold Sparks pass in the backcourt64-56
05:20Illinois StateGary Zolty scores on a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Michael Mathews64-58
05:18Western KentuckyDavid Frazier is fouled in the backcourt by Gary Zolty - foul #1 on Gary Zolty, team foul #864-58
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Olivarez (PF)
Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State 
05:18Western KentuckyDavid Frazier misses the 1st free throw64-58
05:18Illinois StateEthan Graves gets the rebound64-58
04:59Illinois StateGary Olivarez blocks the short jumper by Ethan Graves64-58
04:57Illinois StateGary Zolty snags the offensive board64-58
04:43Illinois StateEthan Graves connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Gary Zolty64-61
04:22Western KentuckyDavid Frazier comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away64-61
04:21Illinois StateRussell Allison grabs the defensive rebound64-61
03:56Illinois StateRussell Allison drills a 3 from the left wing64-64
03:54Western KentuckyDavid Frazier double dribbles in the backcourt64-64
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF)
David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Raymond Vigue (PF), Glen Norcross (C)
Michael Mathews, Gary Zolty, Russell Allison, Ethan Graves, Stephen Howe
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Arnold Sparks (tired) 6 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Land (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Christopher Rush (tiring) 6 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Clopton (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Randolph Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Roger Boyer (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Raymond Vigue (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Glen Norcross (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb.
 
03:34Illinois StateMichael Clopton hits a turnaround from the right block and he's fouled by Arnold Sparks - foul #4 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #964-66
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Grimes (PG)
Randolph Wilson
 
03:34Illinois StateMichael Clopton misses the free throw64-66
03:34Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Jordon McAfee64-66
03:13Western KentuckyBrian Munz is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Christopher Rush67-66
03:00Illinois StateRaymond Vigue hits a jumpshot from the right side set up by Roger Grimes67-68
02:53Western KentuckyBrian Munz knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner70-68
02:53Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-68
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF)
Brian Munz, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG)
Roger Grimes, Michael Clopton
 
02:40Illinois StateChristopher Rush swats the shot by Glen Norcross70-68
02:38Illinois StateRaymond Vigue grabs the offensive board70-68
02:17Illinois StateGlen Norcross knocks in the jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Michael Mathews and he's fouled by Christopher Rush - foul #5 on Christopher Rush, team foul #1070-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Brian Munz (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C)
Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush
 
SubsIllinois State
Stephen Howe (PF)
Raymond Vigue
 
02:17Illinois StateGlen Norcross makes the free throw70-71
02:00Western KentuckyArnold Sparks misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner70-71
01:59Illinois StateMichael Mathews grabs the defensive rebound70-71
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
01:55Illinois StateRandolph Wilson makes the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Stephen Howe70-74
01:47Western KentuckyRichard Neale clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner70-74
01:45Western KentuckyRichard Neale snags the offensive board70-74
01:35Western KentuckyRichard Neale can't connect on a jump hook in the lane but the foul's on Roger Boyer - foul #3 on Roger Boyer, team foul #970-74
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gary Olivarez (PF)
Jordon McAfee
 
SubsIllinois State
Russell Allison (SF), Ethan Graves (PF)
Roger Boyer, Stephen Howe
 
01:35Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the 1st free throw70-74
01:35Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 2nd free throw71-74
01:15Illinois StateRussell Allison banks in the layup set up by Glen Norcross and the foul's on Richard Harden - foul #4 on Richard Harden, team foul #1171-76
01:15Illinois StateRussell Allison misses the free throw71-76
01:15Western KentuckyGary Olivarez pulls down the rebound71-76
01:03Western KentuckyArnold Sparks scores on a jumper from the right side73-76
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:56Illinois StateRussell Allison is fouled on the floor by Arnold Sparks - foul #5 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #1273-76
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG)
Arnold Sparks
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:56Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 1st free throw73-77
00:56Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 2nd free throw73-78
00:35Western KentuckyGary Olivarez drills a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Richard Harden and the foul's on Ethan Graves - foul #2 on Ethan Graves, team foul #1075-78
00:35Western KentuckyGary Olivarez misses the free throw75-78
00:35Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Glen Norcross75-78
00:34Illinois StatePatrick Fitzpatrick is called for the reach on Glen Norcross in the backcourt - foul #2 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #1375-78
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG), Roger Boyer (SF)
Michael Mathews, Russell Allison
 
00:34Illinois StateGlen Norcross makes the 1st free throw75-79
00:34Illinois StateGlen Norcross makes the 2nd free throw75-80
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:30Western KentuckyRichard Neale hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing75-80
00:28Illinois StateRandolph Wilson grabs the defensive rebound75-80
00:28Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)75-80
00:27Illinois StateRoger Boyer is fouled in the backcourt by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #3 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #1475-80
00:27Illinois StateRoger Boyer makes the 1st free throw75-81
00:27Illinois StateRoger Boyer misses the 2nd free throw75-81
00:27Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Gary Olivarez75-81
00:23Western KentuckyRandolph Wilson is called for the reach on Richard Neale in the backcourt - foul #4 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #1175-81
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG), Russell Allison (SF)
Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer
 
00:23Western KentuckyRichard Neale misses the 1st free throw75-81
00:23Western KentuckyRichard Neale makes the 2nd free throw76-81
00:22Illinois StateRussell Allison is fouled in the backcourt by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #4 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #1576-81
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (PG)
Michael Mathews
 
00:22Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 1st free throw76-82
00:22Illinois StateRussell Allison makes the 2nd free throw76-83
00:18Western KentuckyPatrick Fitzpatrick clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing76-83
00:17Illinois StateRussell Allison grabs the defensive rebound76-83
00:14Illinois StateRussell Allison is hacked by Patrick Fitzpatrick in the backcourt - foul #5 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #1676-83
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Frazier (PG)
Patrick Fitzpatrick
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Mathews (PG)
Michael Clopton
 
00:14Illinois StateRussell Allison misses the 1st free throw76-83
00:14Illinois StateRussell Allison misses the 2nd free throw76-83
00:14Western KentuckyRichard Harden snags the defensive board76-83
00:10Western KentuckyRandolph Wilson is called for the reach on Brian Munz in the backcourt - foul #5 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #1276-83
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clopton (SG)
Randolph Wilson
 
00:10Western KentuckyBrian Munz makes the 1st free throw77-83
00:10Western KentuckyBrian Munz misses the 2nd free throw77-83
00:10Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Ethan Graves77-83
00:07Illinois StateEthan Graves is hacked by Brian Munz in the backcourt - foul #3 on Brian Munz, team foul #1777-83
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Roger Boyer (SF)
Russell Allison
 
00:07Illinois StateEthan Graves makes the 1st free throw77-84
00:07Illinois StateEthan Graves makes the 2nd free throw77-85
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:03Western KentuckyMichael Mathews picks off the pass by Brian Munz77-85
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:00Illinois StateMichael Mathews runs out the clock77-85