#663399 #FC8025
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Western Illinois Sim AI
Mercer Sim AI
Final -
 1/7/2026
73
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 41 32 73
Mercer 35 28 63
63
Western Illinois (18-8, 15-1)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cErnest Doyle 20 0-4 0-1 0-0 0 6 0 1 0 2 4 0
pfGerald Lucey 29 5-6 0-0 4-6 2 7 0 1 2 1 2 14
sfRaymond Reulet 29 8-13 2-4 2-3 4 12 0 2 0 0 1 20
sgRichard Polite 28 5-12 1-4 3-4 1 3 3 2 1 0 2 14
pgFred Alday 27 3-7 1-4 1-2 3 4 10 1 1 0 1 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharles Towry 18 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 2 0 1 1 0
sfCarmelo Gomez 13 2-3 1-1 2-2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7
pgCasey Gaiser 13 3-4 2-2 0-0 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 8
pfBret Wimmer 12 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 2
sgGlenn Tejada 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
pgDikembe Orji 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 27-54 7-18 12-17 11 38 18 12 4 4 17 73
Percentages   .500 .389 .706                

Mercer (14-13, 6-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJeremy Reece 23 4-7 0-1 2-6 1 6 0 2 0 2 2 10
pfGeorge Keeler 27 4-10 0-1 1-3 5 11 1 0 0 1 3 9
sfJames Larkin 30 6-13 1-4 2-4 1 3 0 1 2 0 2 15
sgJohn Bennett 26 2-6 1-2 1-1 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 6
pgThomas Jacobs 27 1-3 0-1 1-2 1 3 2 3 3 0 2 3
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgDan Davis 17 0-3 0-2 2-2 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 2
pfEric Ferguson 16 3-4 0-0 3-3 2 3 0 0 1 0 1 9
sfDerrick Cooper 13 1-4 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3
pfAlton Slemp 12 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4
sfBilly Mardis 6 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2
pgDaniel Dasilva 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
pfJohn Yeung 1 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 24-57 3-13 12-21 12 31 10 11 6 4 16 63
Percentages   .421 .231 .571                

WIU
41
15-27
3-7
8-10
4
17
11
5
2
1
10
18
6
4
0
7
32
12-27
4-11
4-7
7
21
7
7
2
3
7
14
7
8
4
10
73
27-54
7-18
12-17
11
38
18
12
4
4
17
32
13
12
4
17
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
MU
35
12-26
2-5
9-16
5
14
6
5
2
1
7
16
5
4
4
11
28
12-31
1-8
3-5
7
17
4
6
4
3
9
18
6
10
2
9
63
24-57
3-13
12-21
12
31
10
11
6
4
16
34
11
14
6
20
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Raymond Reulet Western Illinois
20 Points, 12 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Fred Alday (fresh)
 SG - Richard Polite (fresh)
 SF - Raymond Reulet (fresh)
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fresh)
 C - Ernest Doyle (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh)
 SG - John Bennett (fresh)
 SF - James Larkin (fresh)
 PF - George Keeler (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh)
 
20:00MercerGeorge Keeler wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:40MercerJames Larkin misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner0-0
19:38MercerJohn Bennett pulls down the offensive rebound0-0
19:23MercerThomas Jacobs misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing0-0
19:22Western IllinoisGerald Lucey gets the rebound0-0
19:17Western IllinoisRichard Polite blows the layup0-0
19:16MercerJeremy Reece gets the rebound0-0
19:10MercerGeorge Keeler misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Ernest Doyle - foul #1 on Ernest Doyle, team foul #10-0
19:10MercerGeorge Keeler makes the 1st free throw0-1
19:10MercerGeorge Keeler misses the 2nd free throw0-1
19:10Western IllinoisGerald Lucey grabs the defensive rebound0-1
18:41Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-1
18:23MercerJohn Bennett misses long on a shot from the right side0-1
18:21Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Raymond Reulet0-1
17:59Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet buries a jumper from close range set up by Fred Alday2-1
17:55MercerFred Alday steals the ball from Jeremy Reece2-1
17:51Western IllinoisJeremy Reece is called for the reach on Richard Polite - foul #1 on Jeremy Reece, team foul #12-1
17:33Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing2-1
17:32MercerThe rebound goes to Thomas Jacobs2-1
17:23MercerJames Larkin connects on the floater from the free throw line on a great pass from John Bennett2-3
16:57Western IllinoisGerald Lucey slams it home set up by Richard Polite4-3
16:42MercerGeorge Keeler misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side4-3
16:40MercerGeorge Keeler tips it home4-5
16:28Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet comes up short on the 3 from the right wing4-5
16:27MercerGeorge Keeler grabs the defensive rebound4-5
16:10MercerJohn Bennett can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line4-5
16:08Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet grabs the defensive rebound4-5
15:48Western IllinoisRichard Polite lays it in on a nice dish by Fred Alday6-5
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Fred Alday (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Richard Polite (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Raymond Reulet (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ernest Doyle (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fairly fresh)
 SG - John Bennett (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - George Keeler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Jeremy Reece (fairly fresh)
 
15:32MercerJames Larkin misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Raymond Reulet - foul #1 on Raymond Reulet, team foul #26-5
SubsWestern Illinois
Glenn Tejada (PG), Casey Gaiser (SG), Carmelo Gomez (SF), Bret Wimmer (PF), Charles Towry (C)
Fred Alday, Richard Polite, Raymond Reulet, Gerald Lucey, Ernest Doyle
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), Eric Ferguson (PF), Alton Slemp (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Bennett, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
15:32MercerJames Larkin misses the 1st free throw6-5
15:32MercerJames Larkin misses the 2nd free throw6-5
15:32Western IllinoisCharles Towry grabs the board6-5
15:10Western IllinoisCasey Gaiser connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane8-5
15:03MercerEric Ferguson is hacked by Bret Wimmer - foul #1 on Bret Wimmer, team foul #38-5
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Billy Mardis (PF)
James Larkin
 
14:54MercerEric Ferguson knocks in the runner in the lane set up by Dan Davis and the foul's on Carmelo Gomez - foul #1 on Carmelo Gomez, team foul #48-7
14:54MercerEric Ferguson makes the free throw8-8
14:30Western IllinoisBret Wimmer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds8-8
SubsWestern Illinois
Richard Polite (SG), Raymond Reulet (SF)
Glenn Tejada, Carmelo Gomez
 
SubsMercer 
14:12MercerDerrick Cooper misses the shot from the free throw line8-8
14:10Western IllinoisCharles Towry pulls down the rebound8-8
14:03Western IllinoisRichard Polite can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Eric Ferguson - foul #1 on Eric Ferguson, team foul #28-8
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Alday (PG)
Casey Gaiser
 
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), James Larkin (SF), George Keeler (PF)
Derrick Cooper, Billy Mardis, Alton Slemp
 
14:03Western IllinoisRichard Polite makes the 1st free throw9-8
14:03Western IllinoisRichard Polite misses the 2nd free throw9-8
14:03MercerGeorge Keeler pulls down the rebound9-8
13:58MercerEric Ferguson jams it9-10
13:37Western IllinoisRichard Polite hits a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Fred Alday11-10
13:15MercerJames Larkin is fouled on the floor by Bret Wimmer - foul #2 on Bret Wimmer, team foul #511-10
SubsWestern Illinois
Gerald Lucey (PF), Ernest Doyle (C)
Bret Wimmer, Charles Towry
 
SubsMercer
John Bennett (SG), Jeremy Reece (C)
Dan Davis, Eric Ferguson
 
13:07MercerJames Larkin buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by George Keeler11-13
12:52Western IllinoisRichard Polite misses badly on a jumper from the right wing11-13
12:51MercerThomas Jacobs grabs the defensive rebound11-13
12:36MercerJames Larkin slams it home on a great pass from Thomas Jacobs11-15
12:12Western IllinoisGerald Lucey buries a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Fred Alday13-15
11:53MercerJeremy Reece comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing but he's fouled by Ernest Doyle - foul #2 on Ernest Doyle, team foul #613-15
SubsWestern Illinois
Glenn Tejada (PG), Casey Gaiser (SG), Carmelo Gomez (SF), Charles Towry (C)
Fred Alday, Richard Polite, Raymond Reulet, Ernest Doyle
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (PG), Eric Ferguson (SF), Billy Mardis (PF)
Thomas Jacobs, James Larkin, George Keeler
 
11:53MercerJeremy Reece makes the 1st free throw13-16
11:53MercerJeremy Reece misses the 2nd free throw13-16
11:53MercerJeremy Reece misses the 3rd free throw13-16
11:53MercerEric Ferguson gets the offensive rebound13-16
11:37MercerDan Davis's pass is off the mark and out of bounds13-16
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Glenn Tejada (fresh)
 SG - Casey Gaiser (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Carmelo Gomez (fresh)
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Charles Towry (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Dan Davis (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Billy Mardis (fresh)
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 1 pts.
 
11:13Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side13-16
11:11Western IllinoisGerald Lucey tips it home15-16
10:56MercerEric Ferguson is fouled on the floor by Glenn Tejada - foul #1 on Glenn Tejada, team foul #715-16
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), James Larkin (SF), Alton Slemp (C)
John Bennett, Billy Mardis, Jeremy Reece
 
10:56MercerEric Ferguson makes the 1st free throw15-17
10:56MercerEric Ferguson makes the 2nd free throw15-18
10:37Western IllinoisThomas Jacobs steals the ball from Charles Towry15-18
10:16MercerThomas Jacobs misses long on a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Glenn Tejada - foul #2 on Glenn Tejada, team foul #815-18
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Alday (PG), Richard Polite (SG), Raymond Reulet (SF)
Glenn Tejada, Casey Gaiser, Gerald Lucey
 
SubsMercer
George Keeler (PF)
Alton Slemp
 
10:16MercerThomas Jacobs misses the 1st free throw15-18
10:16MercerThomas Jacobs makes the 2nd free throw15-19
10:01Western IllinoisFred Alday is fouled on the floor by George Keeler - foul #1 on George Keeler, team foul #315-19
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Jeremy Reece (C)
Eric Ferguson
 
09:45Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Jeremy Reece - foul #2 on Jeremy Reece, team foul #415-19
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SG), Alton Slemp (C)
Dan Davis, Jeremy Reece
 
09:45Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez makes the 1st free throw16-19
09:45Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez makes the 2nd free throw17-19
09:26MercerAlton Slemp misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane17-19
09:24MercerGeorge Keeler tips it home17-21
09:05Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Fred Alday20-21
08:41MercerDerrick Cooper double dribbles20-21
SubsWestern Illinois
Gerald Lucey (PF)
Carmelo Gomez
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (PG), John Bennett (SG), Eric Ferguson (SF)
Thomas Jacobs, Derrick Cooper, James Larkin
 
08:28Western IllinoisRichard Polite misses the 3pt shot from the right corner20-21
08:27MercerAlton Slemp grabs the defensive rebound20-21
08:07MercerGeorge Keeler's floater is tipped away by Charles Towry20-21
08:06Western IllinoisFred Alday grabs the board20-21
08:02Western IllinoisRichard Polite is called for traveling20-21
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Billy Mardis (PF)
George Keeler
 
07:50MercerAlton Slemp scores on a runner from the baseline20-23
07:26Western IllinoisRichard Polite makes the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Fred Alday22-23
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Fred Alday (fairly fresh) 6 ast.
 SG - Richard Polite (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Raymond Reulet (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Charles Towry (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Dan Davis (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Eric Ferguson (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Billy Mardis (fresh)
 C - Alton Slemp (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:08MercerJohn Bennett hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Dan Davis22-26
06:50Western IllinoisRichard Polite knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Fred Alday25-26
06:26MercerDan Davis clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner25-26
06:24Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet grabs the defensive rebound25-26
06:05Western IllinoisGerald Lucey clanks a shot in the paint but the foul's on Billy Mardis - foul #1 on Billy Mardis, team foul #525-26
SubsWestern Illinois
Dikembe Orji (PG), Casey Gaiser (SG), Carmelo Gomez (C)
Fred Alday, Richard Polite, Charles Towry
 
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), James Larkin (SF), George Keeler (PF), John Yeung (C)
Dan Davis, John Bennett, Eric Ferguson, Billy Mardis, Alton Slemp
 
06:05Western IllinoisGerald Lucey makes the 1st free throw26-26
06:05Western IllinoisGerald Lucey misses the 2nd free throw26-26
06:05MercerGeorge Keeler pulls down the rebound26-26
05:46MercerJohn Yeung hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side26-26
05:44Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet gets the rebound26-26
05:25Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet makes the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Casey Gaiser28-26
05:00MercerJohn Yeung misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing28-26
04:59MercerThe offensive rebound goes to Thomas Jacobs28-26
04:48MercerJames Larkin is called for traveling28-26
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
John Bennett (SG)
Derrick Cooper
 
04:28Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet misses short on a turnaround in the paint but he's hacked by John Yeung - foul #1 on John Yeung, team foul #628-26
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Eric Ferguson (C)
John Yeung
 
04:28Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet makes the 1st free throw29-26
04:28Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet makes the 2nd free throw30-26
04:05MercerEric Ferguson blows the dunk30-26
04:04Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet grabs the board30-26
03:51Western IllinoisGerald Lucey can't connect on a turnaround from the left block30-26
03:50Western IllinoisGerald Lucey grabs the offensive rebound30-26
03:28Western IllinoisJames Larkin picks off the pass by Gerald Lucey30-26
03:25MercerJames Larkin banks in the layup30-28
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Dikembe Orji (fresh)
 SG - Casey Gaiser (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Raymond Reulet (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Gerald Lucey (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Carmelo Gomez (fresh) 5 pts.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - George Keeler (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Eric Ferguson (fresh) 7 pts.
 
03:12Western IllinoisCasey Gaiser misses badly on a floater from the right side30-28
03:11MercerGeorge Keeler snags the defensive board30-28
03:04MercerThomas Jacobs loses the dribble to Gerald Lucey30-28
02:39Western IllinoisGerald Lucey buries a fadeaway from close range32-28
02:26MercerGerald Lucey is called for the reach on James Larkin - foul #1 on Gerald Lucey, team foul #932-28
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Alday (PG), Richard Polite (SG), Bret Wimmer (SF), Charles Towry (PF), Ernest Doyle (C)
Dikembe Orji, Casey Gaiser, Raymond Reulet, Gerald Lucey, Carmelo Gomez
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), Billy Mardis (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Bennett, George Keeler, Eric Ferguson
 
02:26MercerJames Larkin makes the 1st free throw32-29
02:26MercerJames Larkin makes the 2nd free throw32-30
02:12Western IllinoisThe jump hook by Bret Wimmer is blocked by Billy Mardis32-30
02:10Western IllinoisBret Wimmer misses the tip32-30
02:09MercerJeremy Reece pulls down the rebound32-30
02:03MercerJeremy Reece can't connect on a turnaround from the right block but the foul's on Richard Polite - foul #1 on Richard Polite, team foul #1032-30
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Daniel Dasilva (PG)
James Larkin
 
02:03MercerJeremy Reece makes the 1st free throw32-31
02:03MercerJeremy Reece misses the 2nd free throw32-31
02:03Western IllinoisErnest Doyle pulls down the rebound32-31
01:47Western IllinoisRichard Polite is fouled on the floor by Billy Mardis - foul #2 on Billy Mardis, team foul #732-31
01:47Western IllinoisRichard Polite makes the 1st free throw33-31
01:47Western IllinoisRichard Polite makes the 2nd free throw34-31
01:38MercerBilly Mardis connects on the floater from the right side34-33
01:21Western IllinoisFred Alday hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Richard Polite37-33
01:08MercerJeremy Reece lays it up and in on a nice dish by Daniel Dasilva37-35
00:53Western IllinoisErnest Doyle clanks a floater from the right block37-35
00:52Western IllinoisFred Alday tips it back up and in39-35
00:47MercerDerrick Cooper can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline39-35
00:46Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ernest Doyle39-35
00:32Western IllinoisRichard Polite makes the driving attempt from the baseline set up by Fred Alday41-35
00:03MercerBilly Mardis can't connect on a jumper from the right side41-35
00:02Western IllinoisRichard Polite grabs the board41-35
00:00Western IllinoisRichard Polite misses long on a fullcourt shot41-35
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Fred Alday (fresh) 5 pts. 8 ast.
 SG - Richard Polite (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Raymond Reulet (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ernest Doyle (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - George Keeler (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet inbounds the ball41-35
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) 
19:38Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet scores on a jumpshot from the left side set up by Fred Alday43-35
19:21MercerErnest Doyle denies the turnaround by George Keeler43-35
19:19MercerJeremy Reece hits the follow up shot43-37
18:57Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet knocks in the jumper from close range45-37
18:32MercerThe jump hook by Jeremy Reece is blocked by Ernest Doyle45-37
18:31Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Richard Polite45-37
18:25Western IllinoisJeremy Reece swats the dunk try by Ernest Doyle45-37
18:24Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet snags the offensive board45-37
18:14Western IllinoisRichard Polite clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away45-37
18:12Western IllinoisFred Alday tips it in47-37
18:06MercerThomas Jacobs's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt47-37
17:51Western IllinoisGeorge Keeler swats the shot by Richard Polite47-37
17:49MercerJohn Bennett grabs the board47-37
17:39MercerJeremy Reece hits a jumper in the lane set up by John Bennett47-39
17:27Western IllinoisJames Larkin is called for the reach on Richard Polite - foul #1 on James Larkin, team foul #147-39
SubsWestern Illinois
Casey Gaiser (PG), Bret Wimmer (PF), Charles Towry (C)
Fred Alday, Gerald Lucey, Ernest Doyle
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (SG), Eric Ferguson (C)
John Bennett, Jeremy Reece
 
17:16Western IllinoisThomas Jacobs steps in front of the Raymond Reulet pass47-39
17:13MercerThomas Jacobs lays it up and in47-41
17:10Western IllinoisThomas Jacobs is called for the reach on Casey Gaiser in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thomas Jacobs, team foul #247-41
SubsWestern Illinois
Glenn Tejada (PG), Carmelo Gomez (SF)
Richard Polite, Raymond Reulet
 
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SG), Alton Slemp (C)
Thomas Jacobs, George Keeler
 
16:53Western IllinoisBret Wimmer misses badly on a 3 from the left corner47-41
16:51MercerThe rebound goes to Alton Slemp47-41
16:45MercerDan Davis is called for traveling47-41
16:21Western IllinoisCasey Gaiser scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Carmelo Gomez50-41
16:17MercerJames Larkin clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane50-41
16:15Western IllinoisCharles Towry gets the rebound50-41
16:03Western IllinoisGlenn Tejada comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing50-41
16:01MercerEric Ferguson snags the defensive board50-41
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Glenn Tejada (fresh)
 SG - Casey Gaiser (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Carmelo Gomez (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Bret Wimmer (fresh)
 C - Charles Towry (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Dan Davis (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fresh)
 SF - James Larkin (fairly fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Eric Ferguson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Alton Slemp (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:36MercerJames Larkin misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane50-41
15:35MercerAlton Slemp hits the follow up shot50-43
15:20Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez is hacked by Dan Davis - foul #1 on Dan Davis, team foul #350-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Alday (PG), Richard Polite (SG), Raymond Reulet (SF), Gerald Lucey (PF), Ernest Doyle (C)
Glenn Tejada, Casey Gaiser, Carmelo Gomez, Bret Wimmer, Charles Towry
 
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), John Bennett (SG), George Keeler (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Dan Davis, Derrick Cooper, James Larkin, Alton Slemp
 
15:12Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Fred Alday53-43
14:50MercerJeremy Reece misses the floater from close range53-43
14:49Western IllinoisErnest Doyle pulls down the rebound53-43
14:44Western IllinoisFred Alday misses the 3 pointer from straight away53-43
14:43MercerGeorge Keeler pulls down the rebound53-43
14:23MercerRichard Polite is called for the reach on Eric Ferguson - foul #2 on Richard Polite, team foul #153-43
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (SF)
Eric Ferguson
 
14:11MercerJohn Bennett hits a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Dan Davis and he's hacked by Ernest Doyle - foul #3 on Ernest Doyle, team foul #253-45
14:11MercerJohn Bennett makes the free throw53-46
13:50Western IllinoisGerald Lucey misses the easy layup but he's fouled by George Keeler - foul #2 on George Keeler, team foul #453-46
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
James Larkin (SF)
Dan Davis
 
13:50Western IllinoisGerald Lucey misses the 1st free throw53-46
13:50Western IllinoisGerald Lucey makes the 2nd free throw54-46
13:30MercerJeremy Reece slams it home and the foul's on Ernest Doyle - foul #4 on Ernest Doyle, team foul #354-48
SubsWestern Illinois
Bret Wimmer (C)
Ernest Doyle
 
SubsMercer 
13:30MercerJeremy Reece misses the free throw54-48
13:30Western IllinoisGerald Lucey gets the rebound54-48
13:07Western IllinoisFred Alday is whistled for a carry54-48
SubsWestern Illinois
Charles Towry (C)
Gerald Lucey
 
SubsMercer 
12:39MercerGeorge Keeler is hacked by Charles Towry - foul #1 on Charles Towry, team foul #454-48
SubsWestern Illinois
Casey Gaiser (PG)
Fred Alday
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (SG), Eric Ferguson (PF), Alton Slemp (C)
John Bennett, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
12:34MercerThomas Jacobs misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away54-48
12:32MercerJames Larkin hits the follow up shot54-50
12:29Western IllinoisCasey Gaiser is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Jacobs - foul #2 on Thomas Jacobs, team foul #554-50
SubsWestern Illinois
Glenn Tejada (PG), Carmelo Gomez (SF)
Richard Polite, Raymond Reulet
 
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SG)
Thomas Jacobs
 
12:12Western IllinoisBret Wimmer double dribbles54-50
11:53MercerDan Davis is called for traveling54-50
SubsWestern Illinois
Gerald Lucey (PF)
Glenn Tejada
 
SubsMercer 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Casey Gaiser (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Carmelo Gomez (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Bret Wimmer (fresh)
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Charles Towry (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Dan Davis (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fresh)
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 13 pts.
 PF - Eric Ferguson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Alton Slemp (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:32Western IllinoisJames Larkin picks off the pass by Casey Gaiser54-50
11:29MercerJames Larkin misses the dunk54-50
11:27Western IllinoisCharles Towry grabs the defensive rebound54-50
11:20Western IllinoisBret Wimmer drills a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Casey Gaiser56-50
10:57MercerDan Davis can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner56-50
10:56Western IllinoisBret Wimmer gets the rebound56-50
10:49Western IllinoisCarmelo Gomez buries a jumper from close range on a great pass from Casey Gaiser58-50
10:36MercerDerrick Cooper is hacked by Casey Gaiser - foul #1 on Casey Gaiser, team foul #558-50
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Alday (PG), Richard Polite (SG), Raymond Reulet (SF)
Casey Gaiser, Bret Wimmer, Charles Towry
 
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), John Bennett (SG), George Keeler (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Derrick Cooper, James Larkin, Eric Ferguson, Alton Slemp
 
10:21MercerDan Davis misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Gerald Lucey - foul #2 on Gerald Lucey, team foul #658-50
10:21MercerDan Davis makes the 1st free throw58-51
10:21MercerDan Davis makes the 2nd free throw58-52
10:00Western IllinoisFred Alday misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner58-52
09:58Western IllinoisRichard Polite gets the offensive rebound58-52
09:48Western IllinoisGerald Lucey misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on George Keeler - foul #3 on George Keeler, team foul #658-52
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Derrick Cooper (SF)
Dan Davis
 
09:48Western IllinoisGerald Lucey makes the 1st free throw59-52
09:48Western IllinoisGerald Lucey makes the 2nd free throw60-52
09:24MercerDerrick Cooper knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from John Bennett60-55
09:19Western IllinoisFred Alday misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing60-55
09:17Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet can't tip it in60-55
09:16Western IllinoisFred Alday grabs the offensive board60-55
08:58Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet is fouled on the floor by Derrick Cooper - foul #1 on Derrick Cooper, team foul #760-55
SubsWestern Illinois
Charles Towry (C)
Carmelo Gomez
 
SubsMercer
James Larkin (SF)
Derrick Cooper
 
08:58Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet misses the 1st free throw60-55
08:58MercerThe rebound goes to George Keeler60-55
08:47MercerJohn Bennett is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on John Bennett, team foul #860-55
08:23Western IllinoisFred Alday clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by James Larkin - foul #2 on James Larkin, team foul #960-55
08:23Western IllinoisFred Alday makes the 1st free throw61-55
08:23Western IllinoisFred Alday misses the 2nd free throw61-55
08:23MercerJeremy Reece pulls down the rebound61-55
08:08MercerJeremy Reece misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner61-55
08:06Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Raymond Reulet61-55
07:45Western IllinoisCharles Towry is whistled for traveling61-55
SubsWestern Illinois
Glenn Tejada (PG), Casey Gaiser (SG), Bret Wimmer (SF), Ernest Doyle (C)
Fred Alday, Richard Polite, Raymond Reulet, Gerald Lucey
 
SubsMercer
Dan Davis (PG), Derrick Cooper (SG), Eric Ferguson (PF), Alton Slemp (C)
Thomas Jacobs, John Bennett, George Keeler, Jeremy Reece
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Glenn Tejada (fresh)
 SG - Casey Gaiser (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Bret Wimmer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Charles Towry (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Ernest Doyle (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Dan Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Derrick Cooper (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - Eric Ferguson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Alton Slemp (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:21MercerDan Davis comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line61-55
07:19Western IllinoisErnest Doyle gets the rebound61-55
07:02Western IllinoisCasey Gaiser hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Glenn Tejada64-55
06:44MercerDerrick Cooper misses the shot from the left side64-55
06:42MercerEric Ferguson tips it in64-57
06:18Western IllinoisEric Ferguson steps in front of the Ernest Doyle pass64-57
05:52MercerJames Larkin misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing64-57
05:50Western IllinoisErnest Doyle gets the rebound64-57
05:50Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)64-57
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Alday (PG), Richard Polite (SG), Raymond Reulet (SF), Gerald Lucey (PF)
Glenn Tejada, Casey Gaiser, Bret Wimmer, Charles Towry
 
SubsMercer
Thomas Jacobs (PG), John Bennett (SG), George Keeler (PF), Jeremy Reece (C)
Dan Davis, Derrick Cooper, Eric Ferguson, Alton Slemp
 
05:34Western IllinoisThe jump hook by Raymond Reulet is blocked by Jeremy Reece64-57
05:33MercerJeremy Reece snags the defensive board64-57
05:18MercerGeorge Keeler clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing64-57
05:17Western IllinoisErnest Doyle snags the defensive board64-57
05:09Western IllinoisThomas Jacobs picks off the pass by Richard Polite64-57
04:52MercerGeorge Keeler lays it up and in and the foul's on Fred Alday - foul #1 on Fred Alday, team foul #764-59
04:52MercerGeorge Keeler misses the free throw64-59
04:52Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet snags the defensive board64-59
04:30Western IllinoisGerald Lucey hits the finger roll set up by Richard Polite66-59
04:15MercerJohn Bennett's floater is knocked away by Gerald Lucey66-59
04:14Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Gerald Lucey66-59
03:57Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing66-59
03:56MercerThe rebound goes to James Larkin66-59
03:36MercerGerald Lucey takes the ball from Jeremy Reece66-59
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Fred Alday (fresh) 8 pts. 10 ast.
 SG - Richard Polite (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Raymond Reulet (fresh) 13 pts. 9 reb.
 PF - Gerald Lucey (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Ernest Doyle (fairly fresh) 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Thomas Jacobs (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - John Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - James Larkin (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - George Keeler (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Jeremy Reece (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:16Western IllinoisErnest Doyle misses the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane66-59
03:14MercerJeremy Reece snags the defensive board66-59
02:51MercerJames Larkin misses the 3pt jumper from straight away66-59
02:49Western IllinoisGerald Lucey pulls down the rebound66-59
02:35Western IllinoisFred Alday misses the 3pt shot from the left wing66-59
02:33Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet tips it back up and in68-59
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
02:15MercerJohn Bennett hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner68-59
02:14Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet grabs the board68-59
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
01:51Western IllinoisErnest Doyle misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away68-59
01:49Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet tips it back up and in70-59
01:34MercerRichard Polite picks off the pass by Thomas Jacobs70-59
01:20Western IllinoisRaymond Reulet connects on the 3 from the left wing73-59
01:03MercerJames Larkin makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Thomas Jacobs73-61
00:39Western IllinoisRichard Polite misses short on a jumper from the right side73-61
00:38MercerJames Larkin grabs the board73-61
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:32MercerJames Larkin misses the floater from close range73-61
00:31MercerGeorge Keeler tips it but misses73-61
00:29MercerGeorge Keeler tips it but misses73-61
00:27MercerGeorge Keeler tips it home73-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00Western IllinoisFred Alday runs out the clock73-63