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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
12/30/2025
66
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Ohio State 33 33 66
#18 Illinois 39 55 94
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfAngel Greco 21 2-3 0-0 2-3 2 7 0 2 1 1 3 6
sfGary McCarson 19 3-9 1-4 0-1 1 1 1 0 1 0 2 7
sgSteven Cox 27 6-12 3-8 0-0 1 4 3 3 2 0 1 15
sgDudley Bliss 22 6-9 2-5 0-0 3 3 4 4 1 0 4 14
sgMatt Leone 21 2-6 1-5 1-2 0 0 4 2 1 0 3 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgTimothy Darwin 25 2-5 0-2 1-2 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 5
pgMelvin Isbell 22 4-11 2-5 1-1 0 1 2 2 1 0 1 11
pfArthur Morris 21 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 7 0 2 0 0 4 0
cLorenzo Turner 16 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 1 1 2 0
sgMatthew Watts 6 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 26-60 9-29 5-9 11 29 16 19 8 2 21 66
Percentages   .433 .310 .556                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDarren Neveu 23 3-7 0-0 4-5 1 6 0 5 2 1 1 10
pfJames Nichols 25 6-8 0-0 4-5 1 5 1 1 0 0 2 16
sfPaul Mena 25 9-13 5-9 1-2 4 10 4 1 0 1 0 24
pgBruce Devaughn 25 1-3 0-2 0-0 1 2 6 0 0 0 2 2
pgSteven Abbott 25 3-5 2-3 0-1 2 2 3 4 2 0 2 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMelvin Cobb 19 6-12 5-10 0-0 1 2 4 1 0 0 2 17
pgRichard Guerrera 18 1-3 0-0 4-4 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 6
cAnthony McMaken 17 2-3 0-0 3-6 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 7
pfDennis Hazelwood 17 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 1 0 3 2
pfJerry Young 6 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 2
Totals 200 33-59 12-25 16-23 12 38 21 13 6 3 12 94
Percentages   .559 .480 .696                

OSU
33
14-30
4-12
1-2
5
15
8
10
5
2
9
10
12
6
7
12
33
12-30
5-17
4-7
6
14
8
9
3
0
12
8
7
4
5
6
66
26-60
9-29
5-9
11
29
16
19
8
2
21
18
19
10
12
18
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
UI
39
13-31
6-14
7-10
9
21
9
9
3
3
5
12
18
12
0
9
55
20-28
6-11
9-13
3
17
12
4
3
0
7
20
14
6
4
25
94
33-59
12-25
16-23
12
38
21
13
6
3
12
32
32
18
4
34
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Paul Mena Illinois
24 Points, 10 Rebounds, 4 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupOhio State
 PG - Matt Leone (fresh)
 SG - Dudley Bliss (fresh)
 SF - Steven Cox (fresh)
 PF - Gary McCarson (fresh)
 C - Angel Greco (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh)
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fresh)
 SF - Paul Mena (fresh)
 PF - James Nichols (fresh)
 C - Darren Neveu (fresh)
 
20:00IllinoisJames Nichols wins the tip0-0
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:49IllinoisBruce Devaughn is hacked by Dudley Bliss - foul #1 on Dudley Bliss, team foul #10-0
19:37IllinoisThe jump hook by Darren Neveu is blocked by Angel Greco0-0
19:35Ohio StateSteven Cox gets the rebound0-0
19:15Ohio StateDudley Bliss drills a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Steven Cox3-0
18:52IllinoisDarren Neveu steps out of bounds on the baseline3-0
18:39Ohio StateSteven Cox drills a jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Dudley Bliss5-0
18:20IllinoisSteven Abbott's pass is intercepted by Dudley Bliss5-0
18:17Ohio StateDudley Bliss lays it up and in7-0
18:05IllinoisBruce Devaughn hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner7-0
18:04IllinoisPaul Mena snags the offensive board7-0
17:50IllinoisDarren Neveu misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing7-0
17:49Ohio StateAngel Greco grabs the defensive rebound7-0
17:30Ohio StateSteven Cox hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing7-0
17:29IllinoisThe rebound goes to James Nichols7-0
17:14IllinoisPaul Mena misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner7-0
17:13IllinoisJames Nichols tips it home7-2
16:59Ohio StateSteven Cox is whistled for traveling7-2
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), Richard Guerrera (SG), Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Steven Abbott, Bruce Devaughn, Darren Neveu
 
16:43IllinoisPaul Mena knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Richard Guerrera7-5
16:30Ohio StateGary McCarson scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Matt Leone10-5
16:12IllinoisJames Nichols scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Richard Guerrera10-7
15:48Ohio StateMatt Leone's pass is off the mark and out of bounds10-7
SubsOhio State
Timothy Darwin (SG), Melvin Isbell (SF), Arthur Morris (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Dudley Bliss, Steven Cox, Gary McCarson, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Darren Neveu (SF), Anthony McMaken (C)
Melvin Cobb, Paul Mena, James Nichols
 
LineupOhio State
 PG - Matt Leone (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Timothy Darwin (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Isbell (fresh)
 PF - Arthur Morris (fresh)
 C - Lorenzo Turner (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh)
 SG - Richard Guerrera (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Darren Neveu (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Hazelwood (fresh)
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh)
 
15:38IllinoisDarren Neveu misses long on a jumpshot from the right side but he's hacked by Matt Leone - foul #1 on Matt Leone, team foul #210-7
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG)
Richard Guerrera
 
15:38IllinoisDarren Neveu makes the 1st free throw10-8
15:38IllinoisDarren Neveu makes the 2nd free throw10-9
15:24Ohio StateDennis Hazelwood is called for the reach on Timothy Darwin - foul #1 on Dennis Hazelwood, team foul #110-9
15:14Ohio StateMelvin Isbell's pass is intercepted by Steven Abbott10-9
15:10IllinoisLorenzo Turner is called for the reach on Steven Abbott - foul #1 on Lorenzo Turner, team foul #310-9
14:59IllinoisSteven Abbott makes the wide open 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Bruce Devaughn10-12
14:48Ohio StateDarren Neveu swats the shot by Melvin Isbell10-12
14:47IllinoisBruce Devaughn snags the defensive board10-12
14:21IllinoisAnthony McMaken clanks a jump hook from the baseline but he's fouled by Melvin Isbell - foul #1 on Melvin Isbell, team foul #410-12
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), Richard Guerrera (SG), James Nichols (PF)
Steven Abbott, Bruce Devaughn, Dennis Hazelwood
 
14:21IllinoisAnthony McMaken makes the 1st free throw10-13
14:21IllinoisAnthony McMaken misses the 2nd free throw10-13
14:21Ohio StateThe rebound goes to Arthur Morris10-13
14:06Ohio StateDarren Neveu is called for the reach on Timothy Darwin - foul #1 on Darren Neveu, team foul #210-13
SubsOhio State
Dudley Bliss (PG), Steven Cox (SG), Angel Greco (C)
Matt Leone, Melvin Isbell, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Paul Mena (SF)
Darren Neveu
 
14:00Ohio StateTimothy Darwin is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3 from straight away10-13
13:58IllinoisPaul Mena grabs the board10-13
13:51IllinoisDudley Bliss is called for the reach on Melvin Cobb - foul #2 on Dudley Bliss, team foul #510-13
SubsOhio State
Matt Leone (PG), Gary McCarson (PF)
Dudley Bliss, Arthur Morris
 
SubsIllinois 
13:25IllinoisPaul Mena loses the dribble to Matt Leone10-13
13:17Ohio StateTimothy Darwin connects on the jumper from the left side12-13
13:12IllinoisMatt Leone is called for the reach on Richard Guerrera - foul #2 on Matt Leone, team foul #612-13
SubsOhio State
Melvin Isbell (SG)
Matt Leone
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (SG), Jerry Young (C)
Paul Mena, Anthony McMaken
 
12:58IllinoisRichard Guerrera misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing12-13
12:57IllinoisJerry Young tips it but misses12-13
12:56IllinoisMelvin Cobb grabs the offensive board12-13
12:45IllinoisSteven Abbott drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Melvin Cobb12-16
12:36Ohio StateTimothy Darwin knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Melvin Isbell14-16
12:14IllinoisMelvin Cobb hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side14-16
12:13Ohio StateAngel Greco grabs the board14-16
12:07Ohio StateAngel Greco throws a bad pass out of bounds14-16
SubsOhio State
Arthur Morris (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Gary McCarson, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG), Paul Mena (SF), Darren Neveu (PF), Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Melvin Cobb, Richard Guerrera, James Nichols, Jerry Young
 
11:48IllinoisSteven Abbott hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range14-16
11:46Ohio StateMelvin Isbell grabs the board14-16
LineupOhio State
 PG - Steven Cox (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Isbell (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Timothy Darwin (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Arthur Morris (fresh)
 C - Lorenzo Turner (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Mena (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Darren Neveu (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Dennis Hazelwood (fresh)
 
11:42Ohio StateMelvin Isbell's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Mena14-16
11:40IllinoisPaul Mena grabs the board14-16
11:24IllinoisBruce Devaughn misses long on an open 3 pointer from the right wing14-16
11:22IllinoisDennis Hazelwood pulls down the offensive rebound14-16
11:07IllinoisLorenzo Turner picks off the pass by Darren Neveu14-16
10:52Ohio StateSteven Cox double dribbles14-16
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG)
Steven Abbott
 
10:42IllinoisPaul Mena drills a 3pt shot from the right wing14-19
10:28Ohio StateSteven Cox misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing14-19
10:27Ohio StateArthur Morris grabs the offensive rebound14-19
10:15Ohio StateDarren Neveu takes the ball from Timothy Darwin14-19
09:59IllinoisPaul Mena makes the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Bruce Devaughn14-21
09:54Ohio StateSteven Cox misses long on a 3 from the right corner14-21
09:52IllinoisPaul Mena grabs the defensive rebound14-21
09:23IllinoisDarren Neveu can't connect on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Arthur Morris - foul #1 on Arthur Morris, team foul #714-21
SubsOhio State
Gary McCarson (SF), Matthew Watts (PF), Angel Greco (C)
Melvin Isbell, Arthur Morris, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Richard Guerrera (SG), James Nichols (PF), Anthony McMaken (C)
Melvin Cobb, Bruce Devaughn, Paul Mena, Dennis Hazelwood
 
09:23IllinoisDarren Neveu misses the 1st free throw14-21
09:23IllinoisDarren Neveu makes the 2nd free throw14-22
09:10Ohio StateSteven Cox knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Timothy Darwin17-22
08:56IllinoisRichard Guerrera clanks a floater from close range17-22
08:54Ohio StateSteven Cox grabs the board17-22
08:48Ohio StateGary McCarson can't connect on a fadeaway from close range17-22
08:46Ohio StateMatthew Watts can't tip it in17-22
08:45Ohio StateGary McCarson hits the follow up shot19-22
08:29IllinoisSteven Abbott loses the ball out of bounds19-22
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG)
Darren Neveu
 
08:16Ohio StateMatthew Watts blows the layup19-22
08:14IllinoisAnthony McMaken snags the defensive board19-22
07:53IllinoisGary McCarson takes the ball from Melvin Cobb19-22
07:50Ohio StateSteven Cox banks in the layup set up by Gary McCarson21-22
LineupOhio State
 PG - Steven Cox (tiring) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Timothy Darwin (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gary McCarson (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Matthew Watts (fresh)
 C - Angel Greco (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Melvin Cobb (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Steven Abbott (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Richard Guerrera (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - James Nichols (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh) 1 pts.
 
07:29IllinoisSteven Abbott is called for traveling21-22
SubsOhio State
Melvin Isbell (SG), Arthur Morris (PF)
Gary McCarson, Matthew Watts
 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG), Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Steven Abbott, Anthony McMaken
 
07:14Ohio StateMelvin Isbell makes the fadeaway from the left wing23-22
06:54IllinoisJames Nichols lays it up and in set up by Melvin Cobb23-24
06:39Ohio StateDennis Hazelwood steals it from Angel Greco23-24
06:21IllinoisMelvin Cobb comes up short on the 3 from the right corner23-24
06:20Ohio StateThe rebound goes to Timothy Darwin23-24
06:11Ohio StateAngel Greco hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side23-24
06:10IllinoisThe rebound goes to Richard Guerrera23-24
05:49IllinoisJames Nichols can't finish the layup23-24
05:48IllinoisBruce Devaughn grabs the offensive rebound23-24
05:33IllinoisMelvin Cobb knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Richard Guerrera23-27
05:28Ohio StateMelvin Isbell hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Steven Cox26-27
05:07IllinoisMelvin Cobb clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing26-27
05:06Ohio StateAngel Greco snags the defensive board26-27
04:56Ohio StateMelvin Isbell makes the jumper from just outside the lane and he's hacked by Dennis Hazelwood - foul #2 on Dennis Hazelwood, team foul #328-27
SubsOhio State
Dudley Bliss (PG), Gary McCarson (SF), Matthew Watts (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Steven Cox, Timothy Darwin, Arthur Morris, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Paul Mena (SF), Darren Neveu (PF), Anthony McMaken (C)
Melvin Cobb, Richard Guerrera, James Nichols, Dennis Hazelwood
 
04:56Ohio StateMelvin Isbell makes the free throw29-27
04:41IllinoisPaul Mena clanks a 3 from the left wing29-27
04:40Ohio StateThe rebound goes to Lorenzo Turner29-27
04:30Ohio StateDudley Bliss shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away29-27
04:29IllinoisPaul Mena grabs the defensive rebound29-27
04:14IllinoisAnthony McMaken is open and buries a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Steven Abbott29-29
04:00Ohio StateMelvin Isbell clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away29-29
03:59IllinoisThe rebound goes to Anthony McMaken29-29
03:44IllinoisAnthony McMaken is denied on a layup by Lorenzo Turner29-29
03:42IllinoisDarren Neveu can't tip it in29-29
03:40IllinoisPaul Mena hits the follow up shot29-31
LineupOhio State
 PG - Dudley Bliss (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Isbell (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gary McCarson (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Matthew Watts (fresh)
 C - Lorenzo Turner (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Paul Mena (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Darren Neveu (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:30Ohio StateMelvin Isbell clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away29-31
03:29IllinoisThe rebound goes to Anthony McMaken29-31
03:23IllinoisMelvin Isbell picks off the pass by Darren Neveu29-31
03:13Ohio StateMelvin Isbell can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side29-31
03:12Ohio StateDudley Bliss hits the follow up shot31-31
02:56IllinoisPaul Mena can't connect on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Gary McCarson - foul #1 on Gary McCarson, team foul #831-31
SubsOhio State
Steven Cox (SG), Timothy Darwin (SF), Arthur Morris (C)
Melvin Isbell, Matthew Watts, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Guerrera (SG), Jerry Young (PF)
Bruce Devaughn, Anthony McMaken
 
02:56IllinoisPaul Mena makes the 1st free throw31-32
02:56IllinoisPaul Mena misses the 2nd free throw31-32
02:56Ohio StateSteven Cox gets the rebound31-32
02:49Ohio StateJerry Young blocks the short jumper by Gary McCarson31-32
02:47Ohio StateDudley Bliss grabs the offensive rebound31-32
02:22Ohio StateGary McCarson connects on the floater in the paint on a great pass from Dudley Bliss and the foul's on Steven Abbott - foul #1 on Steven Abbott, team foul #433-32
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
James Nichols (PF), Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Jerry Young, Darren Neveu
 
02:22Ohio StateGary McCarson misses the free throw33-32
02:22IllinoisJames Nichols grabs the board33-32
01:59IllinoisSteven Abbott comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner33-32
01:58IllinoisPaul Mena tips it in33-34
01:40Ohio StateDudley Bliss is whistled for traveling33-34
SubsOhio State
Angel Greco (C)
Gary McCarson
 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG)
Steven Abbott
 
01:24IllinoisDennis Hazelwood throws a bad pass out of bounds33-34
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG)
Richard Guerrera
 
01:10Ohio StateTimothy Darwin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-34
SubsOhio State
Matthew Watts (PF)
Arthur Morris
 
SubsIllinois 
00:51IllinoisJames Nichols is hacked by Matthew Watts - foul #1 on Matthew Watts, team foul #933-34
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Darren Neveu (SF), Anthony McMaken (C)
Paul Mena, Dennis Hazelwood
 
00:51IllinoisJames Nichols makes the 1st free throw33-35
00:51IllinoisJames Nichols makes the 2nd free throw33-36
00:49Ohio StateDudley Bliss is whistled for traveling in the backcourt33-36
00:35IllinoisMelvin Cobb buries a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Bruce Devaughn33-39
00:10Ohio StateJames Nichols is called for the reach on Matthew Watts - foul #1 on James Nichols, team foul #533-39
SubsOhio State
Melvin Isbell (SF), Arthur Morris (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Timothy Darwin, Matthew Watts, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Richard Guerrera (SG), Jerry Young (PF)
Melvin Cobb, Bruce Devaughn, James Nichols
 
00:03Ohio StateSteven Cox clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner33-39
00:02IllinoisJerry Young grabs the defensive rebound33-39
00:00IllinoisJerry Young misses long on a fullcourt shot33-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupOhio State
 PG - Matt Leone (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Dudley Bliss (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Steven Cox (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Gary McCarson (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Angel Greco (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Paul Mena (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb.
 PF - James Nichols (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Darren Neveu (fresh) 3 pts.
 
20:00Ohio StateSteven Cox inbounds the ball33-39
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:45Ohio StateDudley Bliss throws a bad pass out of bounds33-39
19:30IllinoisDarren Neveu drills a turnaround from the baseline33-41
19:14Ohio StateMatt Leone clanks a 3 pointer from straight away33-41
19:12Ohio StateSteven Cox tips it but misses33-41
19:10IllinoisThe rebound goes to Paul Mena33-41
18:56IllinoisPaul Mena clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner33-41
18:54IllinoisPaul Mena pulls down the offensive rebound33-41
18:35IllinoisBruce Devaughn knocks in the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane33-43
18:24Ohio StateAngel Greco is hacked by Steven Abbott - foul #2 on Steven Abbott, team foul #133-43
18:11Ohio StateGary McCarson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner33-43
18:10Ohio StateAngel Greco gets the offensive rebound33-43
17:59Ohio StateDudley Bliss is doubleteamed and called for traveling33-43
SubsOhio State
Timothy Darwin (SG), Melvin Isbell (SF), Arthur Morris (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Dudley Bliss, Steven Cox, Gary McCarson, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Bruce Devaughn
 
17:32IllinoisJames Nichols jams it on a great pass from Paul Mena and he's hacked by Arthur Morris - foul #2 on Arthur Morris, team foul #133-45
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), Richard Guerrera (SG)
Steven Abbott, Darren Neveu
 
17:32IllinoisJames Nichols misses the free throw33-45
17:32Ohio StateArthur Morris gets the rebound33-45
17:18Ohio StateMatt Leone misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing33-45
17:16IllinoisJames Nichols grabs the defensive rebound33-45
17:10IllinoisDennis Hazelwood scores on a floater in the paint33-47
16:56Ohio StateMatt Leone can't connect on a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Melvin Cobb - foul #1 on Melvin Cobb, team foul #233-47
SubsOhio State
Dudley Bliss (SG), Steven Cox (SF)
Timothy Darwin, Melvin Isbell
 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG), Anthony McMaken (C)
Paul Mena, James Nichols
 
16:56Ohio StateMatt Leone misses the 1st free throw33-47
16:56Ohio StateMatt Leone makes the 2nd free throw34-47
16:32IllinoisMelvin Cobb misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing34-47
16:31Ohio StateLorenzo Turner gets the rebound34-47
16:24Ohio StateMatt Leone is hacked by Melvin Cobb - foul #2 on Melvin Cobb, team foul #334-47
SubsOhio State
Timothy Darwin (SF), Gary McCarson (PF), Angel Greco (C)
Matt Leone, Arthur Morris, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Darren Neveu (SF)
Richard Guerrera
 
16:01Ohio StateAngel Greco hits a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Dudley Bliss and he's fouled by Bruce Devaughn - foul #1 on Bruce Devaughn, team foul #436-47
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Richard Guerrera (SG), Jerry Young (PF)
Melvin Cobb, Bruce Devaughn, Dennis Hazelwood
 
16:01Ohio StateAngel Greco misses the free throw36-47
16:01IllinoisJerry Young grabs the defensive rebound36-47
LineupOhio State
 PG - Dudley Bliss (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Steven Cox (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Timothy Darwin (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Gary McCarson (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Angel Greco (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Guerrera (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Darren Neveu (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Jerry Young (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:43IllinoisRichard Guerrera scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Steven Abbott36-49
15:29Ohio StateSteven Cox comes up short on the 3 from straight away36-49
15:28IllinoisAnthony McMaken pulls down the rebound36-49
15:15IllinoisAngel Greco is called for the reach on Darren Neveu - foul #1 on Angel Greco, team foul #236-49
SubsOhio State
Matt Leone (PG), Melvin Isbell (SF), Arthur Morris (PF)
Dudley Bliss, Steven Cox, Gary McCarson
 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), James Nichols (PF)
Darren Neveu, Jerry Young
 
14:55IllinoisRichard Guerrera is hacked by Angel Greco - foul #2 on Angel Greco, team foul #336-49
SubsOhio State
Lorenzo Turner (C)
Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG), Paul Mena (SF), Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Melvin Cobb, Richard Guerrera, Anthony McMaken
 
14:47IllinoisJames Nichols misses badly on a jump hook in the paint36-49
14:46IllinoisSteven Abbott grabs the offensive board36-49
14:30IllinoisPaul Mena makes the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Bruce Devaughn36-51
14:19Ohio StateMatt Leone double dribbles36-51
SubsOhio State
Dudley Bliss (SG)
Timothy Darwin
 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), Darren Neveu (C)
Steven Abbott, Dennis Hazelwood
 
14:12IllinoisMelvin Cobb drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Paul Mena36-54
13:57Ohio StateMelvin Isbell connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Matt Leone39-54
13:46IllinoisBruce Devaughn is hacked by Dudley Bliss - foul #3 on Dudley Bliss, team foul #439-54
SubsOhio State
Steven Cox (SG), Gary McCarson (PF), Angel Greco (C)
Dudley Bliss, Arthur Morris, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Bruce Devaughn
 
13:28IllinoisMelvin Cobb connects on the open 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Paul Mena39-57
13:23Ohio StateSteven Cox drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Matt Leone42-57
12:59IllinoisJames Nichols banks in the layup on a great pass from Melvin Cobb42-59
12:44Ohio StateGary McCarson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner42-59
12:43IllinoisDarren Neveu grabs the board42-59
12:25IllinoisMelvin Cobb misses short on an open 3pt jumper from the left corner42-59
12:23Ohio StateAngel Greco grabs the defensive rebound42-59
12:06Ohio StateSteven Cox connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Matt Leone44-59
12:02IllinoisDarren Neveu hits a wide open jump hook in the lane on a great pass from James Nichols44-61
11:45Ohio StateGary McCarson is fouled on the floor by James Nichols - foul #2 on James Nichols, team foul #544-61
SubsOhio State
Dudley Bliss (SG), Timothy Darwin (SF), Arthur Morris (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Steven Cox, Melvin Isbell, Gary McCarson, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Bruce Devaughn (SG), Richard Guerrera (SF), Jerry Young (PF), Anthony McMaken (C)
Melvin Cobb, Paul Mena, Darren Neveu, James Nichols, Dennis Hazelwood
 
LineupOhio State
 PG - Matt Leone (tiring) 1 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Dudley Bliss (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Timothy Darwin (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Arthur Morris (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Lorenzo Turner (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Steven Abbott (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Richard Guerrera (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Jerry Young (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:32Ohio StateDudley Bliss evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner44-61
11:31IllinoisAnthony McMaken pulls down the rebound44-61
11:21IllinoisJerry Young lays it in44-63
10:59Ohio StateTimothy Darwin's pass over a doubleteam is off the mark and out of bounds 44-63
10:42IllinoisJerry Young misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line44-63
10:41Ohio StateArthur Morris snags the defensive board44-63
10:32Ohio StateMatt Leone scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Dudley Bliss out of a doubleteam47-63
10:17IllinoisRichard Guerrera hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Matt Leone - foul #3 on Matt Leone, team foul #547-63
SubsOhio State
Steven Cox (SF), Matthew Watts (PF)
Matt Leone, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois 
10:17IllinoisRichard Guerrera makes the 1st free throw47-64
10:17IllinoisRichard Guerrera makes the 2nd free throw47-65
10:00Ohio StateArthur Morris's pass is off the mark and out of bounds47-65
SubsOhio State
Gary McCarson (PF), Angel Greco (C)
Matthew Watts, Arthur Morris
 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), Dennis Hazelwood (PF)
Bruce Devaughn, Jerry Young
 
09:50IllinoisSteven Abbott is fouled on the floor by Steven Cox - foul #1 on Steven Cox, team foul #647-65
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
James Nichols (PF)
Anthony McMaken
 
09:38IllinoisJames Nichols is open and scores on a floater from the left side47-67
09:36Ohio StateSteven Cox's pass is intercepted by Steven Abbott in the backcourt47-67
09:20IllinoisSteven Cox picks off the pass by James Nichols47-67
09:11Ohio StateSteven Cox scores on a 3 from the left corner50-67
08:50IllinoisAngel Greco picks off the pass by Steven Abbott50-67
08:41Ohio StateAngel Greco hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Dennis Hazelwood - foul #3 on Dennis Hazelwood, team foul #650-67
SubsOhio State
Matt Leone (PG), Melvin Isbell (SF), Arthur Morris (PF)
Steven Cox, Timothy Darwin, Gary McCarson
 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG), Paul Mena (SF), Darren Neveu (C)
Melvin Cobb, Richard Guerrera, Dennis Hazelwood
 
08:41Ohio StateAngel Greco makes the 1st free throw51-67
08:41Ohio StateAngel Greco makes the 2nd free throw52-67
08:30IllinoisPaul Mena hits a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Bruce Devaughn52-70
08:04Ohio StateMelvin Isbell misses short on a jumpshot from the left side52-70
08:02IllinoisDarren Neveu gets the rebound52-70
07:56IllinoisDarren Neveu slams it home on a great pass from Bruce Devaughn and the foul's on Angel Greco - foul #3 on Angel Greco, team foul #752-72
SubsOhio State
Lorenzo Turner (C)
Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Anthony McMaken (C)
James Nichols
 
07:56IllinoisDarren Neveu makes the free throw52-73
07:38Ohio StateArthur Morris throws a bad pass out of bounds52-73
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG)
Steven Abbott
 
LineupOhio State
 PG - Matt Leone (tiring) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Dudley Bliss (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Melvin Isbell (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Arthur Morris (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Lorenzo Turner (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Melvin Cobb (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fresh) 2 pts. 6 ast.
 SF - Paul Mena (fresh) 18 pts. 9 reb.
 PF - Darren Neveu (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:15IllinoisPaul Mena buries a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Melvin Cobb52-76
07:07Ohio StateMelvin Isbell misses the 3pt shot from the right corner52-76
07:05Ohio StateLorenzo Turner can't tip it in52-76
07:03IllinoisMelvin Cobb snags the defensive board52-76
06:47IllinoisMelvin Cobb scores on a floater from the left side52-78
06:40Ohio StateDudley Bliss evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away52-78
06:39Ohio StateArthur Morris tips it but misses52-78
06:38Ohio StateDudley Bliss tips it back up and in54-78
06:21IllinoisMelvin Cobb misses the 3 from the right wing54-78
06:20Ohio StateArthur Morris pulls down the rebound54-78
05:51Ohio StateDudley Bliss hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Melvin Isbell57-78
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
05:31IllinoisMelvin Cobb is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Paul Mena57-81
05:31Ohio StateOhio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)57-81
SubsOhio State
Steven Cox (PG), Timothy Darwin (SF), Gary McCarson (PF), Angel Greco (C)
Matt Leone, Melvin Isbell, Arthur Morris, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), James Nichols (PF), Dennis Hazelwood (C)
Melvin Cobb, Bruce Devaughn, Anthony McMaken
 
05:20Ohio StateTimothy Darwin works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line57-81
05:18IllinoisDarren Neveu grabs the defensive rebound57-81
05:10IllinoisSteven Cox steals the ball from Darren Neveu57-81
05:06Ohio StateDudley Bliss hits the finger roll on a great pass from Steven Cox59-81
05:04IllinoisSteven Abbott is hacked by Dudley Bliss in the backcourt - foul #4 on Dudley Bliss, team foul #859-81
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Richard Guerrera (SG)
Darren Neveu
 
05:04IllinoisSteven Abbott misses the 1st free throw59-81
05:04Ohio StateThe rebound goes to Angel Greco59-81
04:49Ohio StateGary McCarson misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner59-81
04:48Ohio StateAngel Greco tips it home61-81
04:28IllinoisPaul Mena misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing61-81
04:27IllinoisSteven Abbott hits the follow up shot61-83
04:11Ohio StateGary McCarson can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the right wing61-83
04:09IllinoisPaul Mena gets the rebound61-83
03:56IllinoisRichard Guerrera misses badly on the uncontested shot from the right block but he's fouled by Gary McCarson - foul #2 on Gary McCarson, team foul #961-83
SubsOhio State
Matt Leone (PG), Melvin Isbell (SG), Arthur Morris (PF), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Steven Cox, Dudley Bliss, Gary McCarson, Angel Greco
 
SubsIllinois
Melvin Cobb (PG), Darren Neveu (SF), Anthony McMaken (C)
Steven Abbott, Paul Mena, Dennis Hazelwood
 
03:56IllinoisRichard Guerrera makes the 1st free throw61-84
03:56IllinoisRichard Guerrera makes the 2nd free throw61-85
03:43Ohio StateMatt Leone misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing61-85
03:41IllinoisDarren Neveu gets the rebound61-85
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
03:34IllinoisDarren Neveu is whistled for a carry in the backcourt61-85
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Bruce Devaughn (SG), Jerry Young (PF)
Richard Guerrera, James Nichols
 
LineupOhio State
 PG - Matt Leone (tiring) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Melvin Isbell (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Timothy Darwin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Arthur Morris (fresh) 6 reb.
 C - Lorenzo Turner (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Melvin Cobb (fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Bruce Devaughn (fresh) 2 pts. 6 ast.
 SF - Darren Neveu (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Jerry Young (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Anthony McMaken (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:20Ohio StateDarren Neveu picks off the pass by Timothy Darwin61-85
03:15IllinoisDarren Neveu can't throw it down61-85
03:13Ohio StateTimothy Darwin grabs the defensive rebound61-85
03:09Ohio StateMelvin Isbell loses the dribble to Jerry Young61-85
02:54IllinoisAnthony McMaken is fouled on the floor by Lorenzo Turner - foul #2 on Lorenzo Turner, team foul #1061-85
SubsOhio State
Steven Cox (SF), Matthew Watts (PF)
Matt Leone, Lorenzo Turner
 
SubsIllinois
Steven Abbott (PG), Richard Guerrera (SF)
Melvin Cobb, Darren Neveu
 
02:54IllinoisAnthony McMaken makes the 1st free throw61-86
02:54IllinoisAnthony McMaken makes the 2nd free throw61-87
02:41Ohio StateMatthew Watts hits a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Timothy Darwin63-87
02:24IllinoisAnthony McMaken banks in the layup on a nice dish by Steven Abbott63-89
02:05Ohio StateTimothy Darwin splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner63-89
02:04IllinoisJerry Young grabs the board63-89
01:44IllinoisAnthony McMaken clanks a jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Arthur Morris - foul #3 on Arthur Morris, team foul #1163-89
SubsOhio State
Matt Leone (PG), Lorenzo Turner (C)
Steven Cox, Matthew Watts
 
SubsIllinois
Paul Mena (SF), James Nichols (PF)
Richard Guerrera, Jerry Young
 
01:44IllinoisAnthony McMaken misses the 1st free throw63-89
01:44IllinoisAnthony McMaken misses the 2nd free throw63-89
01:44Ohio StateArthur Morris gets the rebound63-89
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+5) 
01:21Ohio StateMatt Leone drills a floater from the left side65-89
00:57IllinoisPaul Mena connects on the open 3 pointer from the left corner65-92
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+5) 
00:50Ohio StateTimothy Darwin misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Bruce Devaughn - foul #2 on Bruce Devaughn, team foul #765-92
SubsOhio State 
SubsIllinois
Darren Neveu (C)
Anthony McMaken
 
00:50Ohio StateTimothy Darwin makes the 1st free throw66-92
00:50Ohio StateTimothy Darwin misses the 2nd free throw66-92
00:50IllinoisJames Nichols pulls down the rebound66-92
Game PlanOhio StateOhio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) 
00:23IllinoisJames Nichols misses long on an open jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Arthur Morris - foul #4 on Arthur Morris, team foul #1266-92
00:23IllinoisJames Nichols makes the 1st free throw66-93
00:23IllinoisJames Nichols makes the 2nd free throw66-94
00:16Ohio StateMatt Leone clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner66-94
00:14IllinoisThe rebound goes to Darren Neveu66-94
00:00IllinoisSteven Abbott runs out the clock66-94