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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Phelan
Illinois State Sim AI
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Final -
 12/25/2025
74
  1 2 F
Illinois State 30 44 74
Western Kentucky 24 36 60
60
Illinois State (14-4, 8-0)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cClark Nicosia 20 4-8 1-3 2-2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 11
pfJames Jones 23 8-14 2-3 3-4 4 9 1 1 0 1 1 21
sfFrankie Murray 20 2-5 0-2 0-0 1 4 4 1 1 0 3 4
sgChad Cox 20 4-7 2-4 0-0 0 2 1 2 0 0 2 10
pgRobert Anderson 21 2-4 0-2 2-2 0 0 4 2 1 0 2 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDavid Tasker 17 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 3 0 2 1 1 3 0
sfPhilip Emberger 17 0-2 0-1 2-2 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 2
sgDavid Muirhead 16 2-4 2-4 0-0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 6
pfJohn Hicks 15 0-2 0-2 0-0 3 4 0 1 1 0 2 0
sgCorey Taylor 12 2-5 2-3 2-2 0 0 3 1 2 0 4 8
sgGordon Foster 11 1-3 0-1 2-2 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 4
pfJoe Wilson 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 26-57 9-27 13-14 12 34 16 14 10 2 21 74
Percentages   .456 .333 .929                

Western Kentucky (4-14, 2-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGordon Simmerman 17 3-6 0-0 3-3 2 5 1 1 1 0 2 9
pfDerek Caulfield 21 3-7 0-0 6-6 2 8 0 2 1 1 0 12
sfMatthew Alexander 22 2-4 0-1 1-2 1 2 0 3 1 0 1 5
sgLeroy Matheney 20 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 3
pgAlbert Gendreau 20 2-6 1-3 1-2 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgThomas Williams 21 0-3 0-1 2-2 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 2
sgWilliam Theus 19 1-5 0-2 3-6 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 5
cGeorge Newburn 18 4-4 1-1 0-2 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 9
pfGeorge Zuckerman 18 1-4 0-1 0-1 2 5 3 2 0 1 1 2
sfJohn Wimbley 13 1-3 1-3 2-2 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 5
pfPatrick Michell 11 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 2
Totals 200 19-46 4-15 18-26 10 28 12 17 8 3 12 60
Percentages   .413 .267 .692                

ISU
30
11-29
1-11
7-8
8
20
4
9
7
1
10
16
13
8
4
9
44
15-28
8-16
6-6
4
14
12
5
3
1
11
10
13
2
5
13
74
26-57
9-27
13-14
12
34
16
14
10
2
21
26
26
10
9
22
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
24
7-18
4-11
6-12
3
12
4
12
6
2
8
2
1
5
3
9
36
12-28
0-4
12-14
7
16
8
5
2
1
4
20
9
6
0
16
60
19-46
4-15
18-26
10
28
12
17
8
3
12
22
10
11
3
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf James Jones Illinois State
21 Points, 9 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Anderson (fresh)
 SG - Chad Cox (fresh)
 SF - Frankie Murray (fresh)
 PF - James Jones (fresh)
 C - Clark Nicosia (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Albert Gendreau (fresh)
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fresh)
 SF - Matthew Alexander (fresh)
 PF - Derek Caulfield (fresh)
 C - Gordon Simmerman (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:38Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau hits a 3 from straight away0-3
19:28Illinois StateChad Cox hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner0-3
19:26Illinois StateJames Jones tips it in2-3
19:11Western KentuckyThe pull-up jumper by Derek Caulfield is blocked by James Jones2-3
19:09Illinois StateClark Nicosia pulls down the rebound2-3
19:04Illinois StateClark Nicosia is hacked by Leroy Matheney - foul #1 on Leroy Matheney, team foul #12-3
18:47Illinois StateClark Nicosia clanks a 3 from the left corner2-3
18:45Illinois StateFrankie Murray grabs the offensive rebound2-3
18:29Illinois StateJames Jones scores on a floater from the right side4-3
18:09Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line4-3
18:07Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield grabs the offensive board4-3
17:47Western KentuckyLeroy Matheney drills a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Albert Gendreau4-6
17:31Illinois StateJames Jones hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing4-6
17:29Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman gets the rebound4-6
17:24Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield misses the lay-in4-6
17:23Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander gets the offensive rebound4-6
17:16Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander's pass is intercepted by Frankie Murray4-6
17:11Illinois StateRobert Anderson hits the finger roll set up by Frankie Murray6-6
17:08Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Matthew Alexander, team foul #26-6
SubsIllinois State
Corey Taylor (PG), John Hicks (SF)
Robert Anderson, Frankie Murray
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (PG), William Theus (SF), George Newburn (PF), George Zuckerman (C)
Albert Gendreau, Matthew Alexander, Derek Caulfield, Gordon Simmerman
 
16:54Illinois StateCorey Taylor throws a bad pass out of bounds6-6
SubsIllinois State
David Muirhead (SG), David Tasker (C)
Chad Cox, Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Wimbley (SG)
Leroy Matheney
 
16:52Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman's pass is intercepted by Corey Taylor in the backcourt6-6
16:28Illinois StateCorey Taylor is fouled on the floor by William Theus - foul #1 on William Theus, team foul #36-6
SubsIllinois State
Philip Emberger (SF)
James Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
16:10Illinois StateCorey Taylor drills a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by David Muirhead9-6
15:48Western KentuckyCorey Taylor is called for the reach on William Theus - foul #1 on Corey Taylor, team foul #19-6
SubsIllinois State
Robert Anderson (PG), Chad Cox (SG), Frankie Murray (SF), Clark Nicosia (C)
Corey Taylor, David Muirhead, Philip Emberger, David Tasker
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Leroy Matheney (SG), Matthew Alexander (SF), Derek Caulfield (PF)
John Wimbley, William Theus, George Newburn
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Anderson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Chad Cox (fresh)
 SF - Frankie Murray (fresh)
 PF - John Hicks (fresh)
 C - Clark Nicosia (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Thomas Williams (fresh)
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Matthew Alexander (fresh)
 PF - Derek Caulfield (fresh)
 C - George Zuckerman (fresh)
 
15:32Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield misses the turnaround from the left block but he's hacked by Robert Anderson - foul #1 on Robert Anderson, team foul #29-6
SubsIllinois State
Joe Wilson (PF)
John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
15:32Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the 1st free throw9-7
15:32Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the 2nd free throw9-8
15:09Illinois StateClark Nicosia clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away9-8
15:07Illinois StateClark Nicosia gets the offensive rebound9-8
14:45Illinois StateRobert Anderson misses long on a 3 from the left wing9-8
14:43Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield pulls down the rebound9-8
14:41Western KentuckyChad Cox is called for the reach on Matthew Alexander in the backcourt - foul #1 on Chad Cox, team foul #39-8
SubsIllinois State
Corey Taylor (SG), James Jones (PF)
Chad Cox, Joe Wilson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Albert Gendreau (PG), Gordon Simmerman (C)
Thomas Williams, George Zuckerman
 
14:16Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield loses the dribble to Robert Anderson9-8
14:13Illinois StateRobert Anderson lays it in11-8
13:57Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Gordon Simmerman11-10
13:43Illinois StateJames Jones clanks a floater near the basket11-10
13:41Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman grabs the defensive rebound11-10
13:39Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau is fouled in the backcourt by Corey Taylor - foul #2 on Corey Taylor, team foul #411-10
SubsIllinois State
David Muirhead (PG), Chad Cox (SG), John Hicks (SF), David Tasker (C)
Robert Anderson, Corey Taylor, Frankie Murray, Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Wimbley (SG), William Theus (SF), George Newburn (PF)
Leroy Matheney, Matthew Alexander, Derek Caulfield
 
13:34Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner11-13
13:17Illinois StateDavid Tasker is hacked by Gordon Simmerman - foul #1 on Gordon Simmerman, team foul #411-13
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (SG)
John Wimbley
 
13:00Illinois StateJohn Hicks hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner11-13
12:58Illinois StateJohn Hicks gets the offensive rebound11-13
12:40Illinois StateAlbert Gendreau picks off the pass by John Hicks11-13
12:32Western KentuckyWilliam Theus can't finish the layup but the foul's on John Hicks - foul #1 on John Hicks, team foul #511-13
SubsIllinois State
Gordon Foster (SG), Philip Emberger (SF)
Chad Cox, James Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Leroy Matheney (SG), Derek Caulfield (PF), George Zuckerman (C)
Albert Gendreau, George Newburn, Gordon Simmerman
 
12:32Western KentuckyWilliam Theus makes the 1st free throw11-14
12:32Western KentuckyWilliam Theus misses the 2nd free throw11-14
12:32Illinois StateDavid Tasker grabs the board11-14
12:17Illinois StateDavid Muirhead hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing11-14
12:15Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman snags the defensive board11-14
12:11Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt11-14
SubsIllinois State
Joe Wilson (C)
John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
11:59Illinois StateJoe Wilson scores on a shot from close range13-14
11:51Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing13-14
11:50Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield gets the offensive rebound13-14
11:42Western KentuckyWilliam Theus connects on the fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from George Zuckerman13-16
LineupIllinois State
 PG - David Muirhead (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Gordon Foster (fresh)
 SF - Philip Emberger (fresh)
 PF - David Tasker (fairly fresh)
 C - Joe Wilson (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Thomas Williams (fairly fresh)
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - William Theus (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Derek Caulfield (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - George Zuckerman (fresh)
 
11:20Illinois StateGordon Foster scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing15-16
11:07Western KentuckyWilliam Theus clanks a 3 from the left wing15-16
11:06Illinois StateDavid Tasker snags the defensive board15-16
10:49Illinois StateDerek Caulfield swats the layup by Philip Emberger15-16
10:48Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Derek Caulfield15-16
10:22Western KentuckyWilliam Theus misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner15-16
10:21Illinois StateJoe Wilson grabs the defensive rebound15-16
10:16Illinois StateGordon Foster throws a bad pass out of bounds15-16
SubsIllinois State
Robert Anderson (PG), Chad Cox (SG), Frankie Murray (SF), James Jones (PF), Clark Nicosia (C)
David Muirhead, Gordon Foster, Philip Emberger, David Tasker, Joe Wilson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Albert Gendreau (PG), John Wimbley (SG), Matthew Alexander (SF), George Newburn (PF), Gordon Simmerman (C)
Thomas Williams, Leroy Matheney, William Theus, Derek Caulfield, George Zuckerman
 
09:57Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds15-16
09:39Illinois StateJames Jones blows the layup but he's hacked by Gordon Simmerman - foul #2 on Gordon Simmerman, team foul #515-16
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Michell (C)
Gordon Simmerman
 
09:39Illinois StateJames Jones makes the 1st free throw16-16
09:39Illinois StateJames Jones makes the 2nd free throw17-16
09:18Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander is open but comes up short on the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Frankie Murray - foul #1 on Frankie Murray, team foul #617-16
09:18Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander misses the 1st free throw17-16
09:18Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander makes the 2nd free throw17-17
09:03Illinois StateFrankie Murray lays it up and in19-17
08:50Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander misses long on a jump hook from the left block19-17
08:49Illinois StateFrankie Murray gets the rebound19-17
08:44Illinois StateFrankie Murray comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line19-17
08:42Illinois StateJames Jones grabs the offensive rebound19-17
08:19Illinois StateThe jump hook by Clark Nicosia is blocked by George Newburn19-17
08:18Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Wimbley19-17
08:12Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from George Newburn19-20
07:53Illinois StateChad Cox's pass is intercepted by George Newburn19-20
07:40Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing19-20
07:38Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Frankie Murray19-20
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Anderson (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Chad Cox (fairly fresh)
 SF - Frankie Murray (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Jones (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Clark Nicosia (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Albert Gendreau (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Wimbley (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Matthew Alexander (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - George Newburn (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Patrick Michell (fairly fresh)
 
07:29Illinois StatePatrick Michell steals the ball from James Jones19-20
07:22Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away19-20
07:21Illinois StateJames Jones grabs the board19-20
07:05Illinois StateJames Jones drills a floater from the left block on a great pass from Robert Anderson21-20
06:42Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander banks in the layup21-22
06:21Illinois StateJames Jones drills a runner in the paint set up by Frankie Murray23-22
06:02Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing23-22
06:01Illinois StateJames Jones gets the rebound23-22
05:43Illinois StateJames Jones misses long on a jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by George Newburn - foul #1 on George Newburn, team foul #623-22
SubsIllinois State
David Muirhead (PG), Gordon Foster (SG), John Hicks (SF), David Tasker (C)
Robert Anderson, Chad Cox, Frankie Murray, Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (PG), Leroy Matheney (SG), William Theus (SF), Derek Caulfield (PF), George Zuckerman (C)
Albert Gendreau, John Wimbley, Matthew Alexander, George Newburn, Patrick Michell
 
05:43Illinois StateJames Jones misses the 1st free throw23-22
05:43Illinois StateJames Jones makes the 2nd free throw24-22
05:21Western KentuckyThomas Williams loses the dribble to John Hicks24-22
05:10Illinois StateGordon Foster is hacked by William Theus - foul #2 on William Theus, team foul #724-22
SubsIllinois State
Philip Emberger (SF)
James Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Matthew Alexander (SF)
William Theus
 
05:10Illinois StateGordon Foster makes the 1st free throw25-22
05:10Illinois StateGordon Foster makes the 2nd free throw26-22
05:07Western KentuckyGordon Foster steals the ball from Thomas Williams in the backcourt26-22
04:50Illinois StateDavid Tasker hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away26-22
04:49Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield grabs the board26-22
04:35Western KentuckyLeroy Matheney's pass is off the mark and out of bounds26-22
04:27Illinois StateMatthew Alexander takes the ball from David Tasker26-22
04:25Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman is hacked by David Tasker in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Tasker, team foul #726-22
SubsIllinois State
Joe Wilson (C)
John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
04:25Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman misses the 1st free throw26-22
04:25Illinois StateJoe Wilson gets the rebound26-22
04:06Illinois StatePhilip Emberger clanks a 3 from the left wing26-22
04:05Illinois StateGordon Foster can't tip it in26-22
04:04Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Derek Caulfield26-22
03:40Western KentuckyLeroy Matheney can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner26-22
03:39Illinois StateDavid Tasker grabs the board26-22
LineupIllinois State
 PG - David Muirhead (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Gordon Foster (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Philip Emberger (fresh)
 PF - David Tasker (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Joe Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Thomas Williams (fairly fresh)
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Matthew Alexander (tiring) 3 pts.
 PF - Derek Caulfield (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - George Zuckerman (fairly fresh)
 
03:19Illinois StateThomas Williams picks off the pass by Philip Emberger26-22
03:17Western KentuckyGordon Foster steps in front of the Leroy Matheney pass in the backcourt26-22
03:05Illinois StateDavid Muirhead misses the 3 from the right wing26-22
03:03Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman pulls down the rebound26-22
02:45Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield loses the dribble to David Muirhead26-22
02:35Illinois StateDavid Muirhead's pass is off the mark and out of bounds26-22
SubsIllinois State
Corey Taylor (PG), Chad Cox (SG), John Hicks (SF), James Jones (PF), Clark Nicosia (C)
David Muirhead, Gordon Foster, Philip Emberger, David Tasker, Joe Wilson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Albert Gendreau (PG), John Wimbley (SG), William Theus (SF), Gordon Simmerman (C)
Thomas Williams, Leroy Matheney, Matthew Alexander, George Zuckerman
 
02:32Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau is hacked by Corey Taylor in the backcourt - foul #3 on Corey Taylor, team foul #826-22
SubsIllinois State
Robert Anderson (PG)
Corey Taylor
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
02:32Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau misses the 1st free throw26-22
02:32Illinois StateThe rebound goes to John Hicks26-22
02:23Illinois StateChad Cox comes up short on the shot from the right wing26-22
02:22Illinois StateJohn Hicks gets the offensive rebound26-22
02:00Illinois StateRobert Anderson is hacked by John Wimbley - foul #1 on John Wimbley, team foul #826-22
SubsIllinois State
Frankie Murray (SF)
James Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Patrick Michell (PF)
Derek Caulfield
 
02:00Illinois StateRobert Anderson makes the 1st free throw27-22
02:00Illinois StateRobert Anderson makes the 2nd free throw28-22
01:34Western KentuckyWilliam Theus blows the dunk but the foul's on Frankie Murray - foul #2 on Frankie Murray, team foul #928-22
SubsIllinois State
James Jones (PF)
John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
01:34Western KentuckyWilliam Theus misses the 1st free throw28-22
01:34Western KentuckyWilliam Theus misses the 2nd free throw28-22
01:34Illinois StateClark Nicosia gets the rebound28-22
01:16Illinois StateClark Nicosia comes up short on the shot from the left side28-22
01:14Illinois StateClark Nicosia tips it in30-22
00:57Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman misses the runner near the basket but he's fouled by James Jones - foul #1 on James Jones, team foul #1030-22
SubsIllinois State
Philip Emberger (SF)
Frankie Murray
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Leroy Matheney (SG), George Newburn (PF)
John Wimbley, Patrick Michell
 
00:57Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman makes the 1st free throw30-23
00:57Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman makes the 2nd free throw30-24
00:46Illinois StateGordon Simmerman picks off the pass by Robert Anderson30-24
00:26Western KentuckyWilliam Theus throws a bad pass out of bounds30-24
SubsIllinois State
Gordon Foster (PG), John Hicks (C)
Robert Anderson, Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (PG)
Albert Gendreau
 
00:00Illinois StateChad Cox misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing30-24
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Chad Cox (fresh)
 SF - Frankie Murray (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Jones (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Clark Nicosia (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Albert Gendreau (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Matthew Alexander (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Derek Caulfield (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Gordon Simmerman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateFrankie Murray inbounds the ball30-24
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
19:52Illinois StateJames Jones knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Chad Cox33-24
19:37Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman misses the easy layup33-24
19:36Illinois StateChad Cox pulls down the rebound33-24
19:32Illinois StateChad Cox hits a 3 from the right corner set up by Robert Anderson36-24
19:05Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Chad Cox - foul #2 on Chad Cox, team foul #136-24
19:05Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the 1st free throw36-25
19:05Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the 2nd free throw36-26
18:47Illinois StateChad Cox connects on the shot from the left side on a nice dish by Robert Anderson38-26
18:38Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing38-26
18:37Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman grabs the offensive board38-26
18:16Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman comes up short on the jump hook from close range38-26
18:14Illinois StateFrankie Murray grabs the defensive rebound38-26
17:53Illinois StateJames Jones misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away38-26
17:52Western KentuckyLeroy Matheney grabs the defensive rebound38-26
17:46Western KentuckyLeroy Matheney hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner38-26
17:44Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman can't tip it in38-26
17:42Illinois StateJames Jones pulls down the rebound38-26
17:15Illinois StateRobert Anderson is whistled for traveling38-26
SubsIllinois State
David Muirhead (PG), Gordon Foster (SG), Philip Emberger (SF), John Hicks (PF), David Tasker (C)
Robert Anderson, Chad Cox, Frankie Murray, James Jones, Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (PG), John Wimbley (SG), William Theus (SF), George Newburn (PF), George Zuckerman (C)
Albert Gendreau, Leroy Matheney, Matthew Alexander, Derek Caulfield, Gordon Simmerman
 
17:02Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman is fouled on the floor by Gordon Foster - foul #1 on Gordon Foster, team foul #238-26
16:49Western KentuckyThomas Williams misses the easy open layup38-26
16:47Illinois StateDavid Muirhead grabs the defensive rebound38-26
16:37Illinois StateDavid Tasker can't connect on a 3 from straight away38-26
16:35Illinois StateGordon Foster grabs the offensive board38-26
16:19Illinois StateGordon Foster misses the 3 from the right wing38-26
16:17Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn pulls down the rebound38-26
15:59Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on David Tasker - foul #2 on David Tasker, team foul #338-26
SubsIllinois State
Corey Taylor (PG), Joe Wilson (C)
Gordon Foster, John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Leroy Matheney (SG)
William Theus
 
15:59Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley makes the 1st free throw38-27
15:59Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley makes the 2nd free throw38-28
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Corey Taylor (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - David Muirhead (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Philip Emberger (fresh)
 PF - David Tasker (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Joe Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Thomas Williams (fresh)
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - John Wimbley (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - George Newburn (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - George Zuckerman (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:43Illinois StateDavid Muirhead makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing41-28
15:30Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn scores on a floater from the right wing41-30
15:14Illinois StateCorey Taylor connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner44-30
15:12Western KentuckyThomas Williams is hacked by David Tasker in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Tasker, team foul #444-30
SubsIllinois State
Gordon Foster (SG), Frankie Murray (SF), James Jones (PF)
David Muirhead, Philip Emberger, David Tasker
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Theus (PG), Matthew Alexander (SF), Derek Caulfield (PF), Patrick Michell (C)
Thomas Williams, John Wimbley, George Newburn, George Zuckerman
 
14:58Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield misses the fadeaway near the basket44-30
14:56Illinois StateJoe Wilson pulls down the rebound44-30
14:39Illinois StateJames Jones hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Frankie Murray46-30
14:36Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander's pass is intercepted by Corey Taylor in the backcourt46-30
14:20Illinois StateFrankie Murray hits a shot near the basket on a great pass from James Jones48-30
14:18Western KentuckyWilliam Theus throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt48-30
SubsIllinois State
Robert Anderson (PG), Chad Cox (SG), John Hicks (SF), Clark Nicosia (C)
Corey Taylor, Gordon Foster, Frankie Murray, Joe Wilson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Albert Gendreau (PG), Gordon Simmerman (C)
Leroy Matheney, Patrick Michell
 
14:01Illinois StateJames Jones makes the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Robert Anderson51-30
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
13:48Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander misses the 3 pointer from the right wing51-30
13:47Illinois StateThe rebound goes to James Jones51-30
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
13:30Illinois StateChad Cox's pass is off the mark and out of bounds51-30
SubsIllinois State
Corey Taylor (PG), Philip Emberger (SF)
Robert Anderson, James Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (SG), George Zuckerman (SF)
William Theus, Matthew Alexander
 
13:14Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau hits a driving attempt from close range and he's fouled by John Hicks - foul #2 on John Hicks, team foul #551-32
SubsIllinois State
David Tasker (PF)
John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Leroy Matheney (SG), George Newburn (PF)
Thomas Williams, Derek Caulfield
 
13:14Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau makes the free throw51-33
13:02Illinois StateClark Nicosia connects on the floater in the lane on a nice dish by Philip Emberger53-33
12:54Western KentuckyDavid Tasker steps in front of the George Newburn pass53-33
12:33Illinois StateClark Nicosia connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Corey Taylor56-33
12:17Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman misses the jump hook from close range56-33
12:15Western KentuckyAlbert Gendreau misses the tip56-33
12:13Illinois StateChad Cox snags the defensive board56-33
11:49Illinois StateLeroy Matheney takes the ball from Philip Emberger56-33
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Corey Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Chad Cox (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Philip Emberger (fresh)
 PF - David Tasker (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Clark Nicosia (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Albert Gendreau (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Leroy Matheney (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - George Zuckerman (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - George Newburn (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Gordon Simmerman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:37Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman lays it up and in on a great pass from George Zuckerman56-35
11:16Illinois StateChad Cox drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Corey Taylor59-35
10:55Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn is alone and drills a shot in the paint set up by Albert Gendreau59-37
10:31Illinois StateClark Nicosia misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on George Zuckerman - foul #1 on George Zuckerman, team foul #159-37
SubsIllinois State
Robert Anderson (PG), David Muirhead (SG), Frankie Murray (SF), James Jones (PF)
Corey Taylor, Chad Cox, Philip Emberger, David Tasker
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (PG), William Theus (SG), Matthew Alexander (SF), Derek Caulfield (PF), Patrick Michell (C)
Albert Gendreau, Leroy Matheney, George Zuckerman, George Newburn, Gordon Simmerman
 
10:31Illinois StateClark Nicosia makes the 1st free throw60-37
10:31Illinois StateClark Nicosia makes the 2nd free throw61-37
10:16Western KentuckyRobert Anderson is called for the reach on Thomas Williams - foul #2 on Robert Anderson, team foul #661-37
SubsIllinois State
John Hicks (C)
Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
10:05Western KentuckyPatrick Michell double dribbles61-37
09:36Illinois StateFrankie Murray misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner61-37
09:35Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield grabs the defensive rebound61-37
09:32Western KentuckyFrankie Murray is called for the reach on Derek Caulfield in the backcourt - foul #3 on Frankie Murray, team foul #761-37
09:32Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the 1st free throw61-38
09:32Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield makes the 2nd free throw61-39
09:03Illinois StateJames Jones clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line61-39
09:01Illinois StateJames Jones hits the follow up shot63-39
08:34Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander banks in the wide open layup on a nice dish by Thomas Williams63-41
08:11Illinois StateDavid Muirhead connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Frankie Murray66-41
08:02Western KentuckyThomas Williams comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line66-41
08:00Illinois StateDavid Muirhead grabs the board66-41
07:31Illinois StateFrankie Murray hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away66-41
07:29Illinois StateJames Jones misses the tip66-41
07:27Western KentuckyThomas Williams gets the rebound66-41
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Robert Anderson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - David Muirhead (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frankie Murray (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - James Jones (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 8 reb.
 C - John Hicks (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Thomas Williams (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - William Theus (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Matthew Alexander (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Derek Caulfield (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Patrick Michell (fairly fresh)
 
07:08Western KentuckyWilliam Theus blows the layup66-41
07:07Western KentuckyPatrick Michell pulls down the offensive rebound66-41
07:02Western KentuckyThomas Williams comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner66-41
07:00Illinois StateThe rebound goes to James Jones66-41
06:47Illinois StateRobert Anderson misses the 3 pointer from the right wing66-41
06:45Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to John Hicks66-41
06:24Illinois StateJohn Hicks misses badly on a 3 from the left corner66-41
06:23Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield grabs the defensive rebound66-41
06:16Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield comes up short on the shot from the left side66-41
06:14Western KentuckyPatrick Michell tips it home66-43
05:53Illinois StateJames Jones misses badly on a fadeaway in the lane66-43
05:52Western KentuckyMatthew Alexander snags the defensive board66-43
05:44Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield is open and buries a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by William Theus66-45
05:17Illinois StateDerek Caulfield steps in front of the Frankie Murray pass66-45
05:08Western KentuckyDerek Caulfield knocks in the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Thomas Williams66-47
05:08Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)66-47
SubsIllinois State
Corey Taylor (PG), Chad Cox (SG), Philip Emberger (SF), David Tasker (PF), Clark Nicosia (C)
Robert Anderson, David Muirhead, Frankie Murray, James Jones, John Hicks
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Albert Gendreau (PG), Leroy Matheney (SG), George Zuckerman (SF), George Newburn (PF), Gordon Simmerman (C)
Thomas Williams, William Theus, Matthew Alexander, Derek Caulfield, Patrick Michell
 
04:45Illinois StateClark Nicosia hits the finger roll set up by Corey Taylor68-47
04:32Western KentuckyPhilip Emberger picks off the pass by Gordon Simmerman68-47
04:28Illinois StateChad Cox lays it up and in set up by Philip Emberger70-47
04:17Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman drills a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from George Zuckerman70-49
03:59Illinois StateCorey Taylor clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane70-49
03:57Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Gordon Simmerman70-49
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
03:39Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman hits a jumper from close range on a great pass from Albert Gendreau and he's hacked by Clark Nicosia - foul #1 on Clark Nicosia, team foul #870-51
SubsIllinois State
Gordon Foster (SG), Joe Wilson (PF)
Chad Cox, Clark Nicosia
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Williams (PG), John Wimbley (SG)
Albert Gendreau, Leroy Matheney
 
03:39Western KentuckyGordon Simmerman makes the free throw70-52
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:17Illinois StateCorey Taylor clanks a 3 pointer from straight away70-52
03:16Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman gets the rebound70-52
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Corey Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Gordon Foster (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Philip Emberger (fresh)
 PF - Joe Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Tasker (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Thomas Williams (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - John Wimbley (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - George Zuckerman (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - George Newburn (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Gordon Simmerman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:08Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn misses badly on a runner from close range but the foul's on Joe Wilson - foul #1 on Joe Wilson, team foul #970-52
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Theus (SF)
Gordon Simmerman
 
03:08Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn misses the 1st free throw70-52
03:08Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn misses the 2nd free throw70-52
03:08Illinois StatePhilip Emberger snags the defensive board70-52
03:03Illinois StatePhilip Emberger can't connect on a fadeaway in the lane but the foul's on William Theus - foul #3 on William Theus, team foul #270-52
03:03Illinois StatePhilip Emberger makes the 1st free throw71-52
03:03Illinois StatePhilip Emberger makes the 2nd free throw72-52
02:39Western KentuckyWilliam Theus's floater is tipped away by David Tasker72-52
02:37Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman tips it in72-54
02:19Illinois StateCorey Taylor hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range but he's fouled by John Wimbley - foul #2 on John Wimbley, team foul #372-54
SubsIllinois State
John Hicks (PF)
Joe Wilson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
02:19Illinois StateCorey Taylor makes the 1st free throw73-54
02:19Illinois StateCorey Taylor makes the 2nd free throw74-54
02:15Western KentuckyWilliam Theus is hacked by Philip Emberger in the backcourt - foul #1 on Philip Emberger, team foul #1074-54
02:15Western KentuckyWilliam Theus makes the 1st free throw74-55
02:15Western KentuckyWilliam Theus makes the 2nd free throw74-56
01:51Illinois StateGeorge Zuckerman blocks the jumper by Corey Taylor74-56
01:49Western KentuckyJohn Wimbley gets the rebound74-56
01:30Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman misses the driving attempt in the paint74-56
01:29Western KentuckyGeorge Zuckerman gets the offensive rebound74-56
01:16Western KentuckyGeorge Newburn banks in the layup on a nice dish by William Theus74-58
00:51Illinois StateJohn Hicks is fouled on the floor by George Newburn - foul #2 on George Newburn, team foul #474-58
SubsIllinois State
David Muirhead (SG)
Gordon Foster
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:22Illinois StateDavid Tasker travels with the ball74-58
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:19Western KentuckyThomas Williams is fouled in the backcourt by Corey Taylor - foul #4 on Corey Taylor, team foul #1174-58
00:19Western KentuckyThomas Williams makes the 1st free throw74-59
00:19Western KentuckyThomas Williams makes the 2nd free throw74-60
00:00Illinois StateCorey Taylor runs out the clock74-60