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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Tarkanian
Final -
1/8/2026
82
  1 2 F
Northern Illinois University 42 40 82
VMI 45 26 71
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRyan Watterson 26 2-6 0-1 2-2 3 13 1 1 0 4 2 6
pfOtto Walters 22 0-6 0-2 0-0 2 7 4 0 2 0 2 0
sfJames Jackson 25 4-9 1-3 4-4 4 9 0 4 1 0 1 13
sgRobert Keltner 22 4-7 2-4 0-0 0 3 4 0 1 0 1 10
pgKenneth Zembower 26 6-12 2-5 6-9 1 2 3 2 2 0 1 20
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfFrancis Rosado 18 2-4 0-2 0-0 1 4 4 1 0 0 0 4
pfJoe Thurman 17 4-5 0-0 1-2 2 5 0 4 0 1 1 9
pgHarold Hearn 17 2-3 2-3 0-0 0 0 5 1 0 0 3 6
sfErwin Taylor 12 2-3 0-0 4-5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 8
sgJustin Huizenga 12 2-5 1-3 1-1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 6
cShelton Click 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 28-60 8-23 18-23 14 46 22 15 6 5 13 82
Percentages   .467 .348 .783                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMichael Handel 17 1-6 0-1 1-1 1 3 1 1 1 0 4 3
pfRobert Smith 28 5-9 0-0 2-4 3 7 0 0 1 0 1 12
sfRonald Cody 23 5-12 3-8 0-0 1 3 0 3 1 0 3 13
sgSteven Maiden 28 5-12 2-6 0-1 1 3 3 2 0 0 2 12
pgWilliam Yan 16 0-2 0-2 1-2 1 3 4 0 1 0 4 1
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgAndrew Cardinal 20 4-8 3-6 0-0 1 2 3 3 2 0 1 11
sgWalker Young 17 3-4 0-0 4-5 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 10
cGary Esqueda 16 1-6 0-2 1-1 1 3 0 0 2 1 0 3
sfAlvin Lenhardt 14 1-2 0-0 1-2 2 4 2 0 1 1 1 3
sgBruce Annunziata 13 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 3
pfBrian Holloway 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 26-64 9-27 10-16 11 31 15 13 10 2 19 71
Percentages   .406 .333 .625                

NIU
42
14-24
1-9
13-16
5
19
10
9
2
2
8
16
5
9
4
17
40
14-36
7-14
5-7
9
27
12
6
4
3
5
10
10
4
14
16
82
28-60
8-23
18-23
14
46
22
15
6
5
13
26
15
13
18
33
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
VMI
45
17-30
6-12
5-9
3
10
10
4
5
0
12
10
15
6
4
15
26
9-34
3-15
5-7
8
21
5
9
5
2
7
6
6
8
2
15
71
26-64
9-27
10-16
11
31
15
13
10
2
19
16
21
14
6
30
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Kenneth Zembower Northern Illinois University
20 Points, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh)
 SG - Robert Keltner (fresh)
 SF - James Jackson (fresh)
 PF - Otto Walters (fresh)
 C - Ryan Watterson (fresh)
 
LineupVMI
 PG - William Yan (fresh)
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh)
 SF - Ronald Cody (fresh)
 PF - Robert Smith (fresh)
 C - Michael Handel (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:35Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the baseline but the foul's on Michael Handel - foul #1 on Michael Handel, team foul #10-0
19:35Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson makes the 1st free throw1-0
19:35Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson makes the 2nd free throw2-0
19:17VMIRonald Cody connects on the floater from the left side on a nice dish by William Yan2-2
18:56Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson steps out of bounds on the baseline2-2
18:27VMISteven Maiden comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away2-2
18:25Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Otto Walters2-2
18:19Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner2-2
18:17VMIMichael Handel snags the defensive board2-2
18:04VMIRonald Cody misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing2-2
18:02Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson snags the defensive board2-2
17:37Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is hacked by William Yan - foul #1 on William Yan, team foul #22-2
17:23Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses long on a fadeaway from close range2-2
17:21Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower pulls down the offensive rebound2-2
17:06Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Robert Keltner4-2
16:52VMIKenneth Zembower steps in front of the Ronald Cody pass4-2
16:46Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson misses short on a jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Ronald Cody - foul #1 on Ronald Cody, team foul #34-2
16:46Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson makes the 1st free throw5-2
16:46Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson makes the 2nd free throw6-2
16:39VMISteven Maiden misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing6-2
16:38Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson pulls down the rebound6-2
16:33Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by William Yan - foul #2 on William Yan, team foul #46-2
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG)
William Yan
 
16:33Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 1st free throw7-2
16:33Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 2nd free throw8-2
16:18VMIRobert Smith lays it up and in set up by Steven Maiden8-4
16:01Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson travels with the ball8-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C)
Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Harold Hearn (fresh)
 SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh)
 PF - Francis Rosado (fresh)
 C - Joe Thurman (fresh)
 
LineupVMI
 PG - Andrew Cardinal (fresh)
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Cody (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael Handel (fresh)
 
15:45VMIRonald Cody hits a 3 pointer from the right corner8-7
15:29Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman slams it home on a nice dish by Erwin Taylor10-7
15:08VMIRobert Smith hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the left block10-7
15:07VMISteven Maiden tips it in10-9
15:02Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor lays it up and in set up by Kenneth Zembower12-9
14:57VMIRonald Cody's pass is off the mark and out of bounds12-9
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C)
Kenneth Zembower, Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
Walker Young (SF), Alvin Lenhardt (PF), Gary Esqueda (C)
Ronald Cody, Robert Smith, Michael Handel
 
14:28Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Hearn makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing15-9
14:19VMIWalker Young drills a jumpshot from the left side15-11
13:51Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Hearn is fouled on the floor by Walker Young - foul #1 on Walker Young, team foul #515-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Robert Keltner (SG), James Jackson (SF)
Justin Huizenga, Francis Rosado
 
SubsVMI
Bruce Annunziata (SG), Robert Smith (PF)
Andrew Cardinal, Steven Maiden
 
13:42Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson hits the finger roll set up by Harold Hearn17-11
13:27VMIBruce Annunziata can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner17-11
13:26VMIThe offensive rebound goes to Robert Smith17-11
13:12VMIRobert Smith hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Alvin Lenhardt and the foul's on Harold Hearn - foul #1 on Harold Hearn, team foul #117-13
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), Joe Thurman (PF)
Harold Hearn, Otto Walters
 
SubsVMI
Michael Handel (C)
Gary Esqueda
 
13:12VMIRobert Smith misses the free throw17-13
13:12Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Ryan Watterson17-13
12:49Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower lays it up and in on a great pass from Robert Keltner19-13
12:33VMIRobert Smith makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane and he's hacked by Ryan Watterson - foul #1 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #219-15
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Francis Rosado (PF)
Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG), Steven Maiden (SG), Ronald Cody (SF)
Walker Young, Bruce Annunziata, Alvin Lenhardt
 
12:33VMIRobert Smith misses the free throw19-15
12:33Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner grabs the defensive rebound19-15
12:08Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away19-15
12:07VMIMichael Handel gets the rebound19-15
11:52VMIAndrew Cardinal scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Handel19-18
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - James Jackson (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Francis Rosado (fresh)
 C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - Andrew Cardinal (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ronald Cody (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Michael Handel (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:35Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Cody steals it from James Jackson19-18
11:22VMIRonald Cody comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner19-18
11:20Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado gets the rebound19-18
11:15Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower knocks in the runner in the lane set up by Francis Rosado and he's fouled by Michael Handel - foul #2 on Michael Handel, team foul #621-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (SG), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C)
Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
Gary Esqueda (PF), Brian Holloway (C)
Robert Smith, Michael Handel
 
11:15Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses the free throw21-18
11:15Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to Otto Walters21-18
10:57Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower drills a shot from the right wing set up by Francis Rosado and the foul's on Brian Holloway - foul #1 on Brian Holloway, team foul #723-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsVMI
Alvin Lenhardt (PF)
Brian Holloway
 
10:57Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the free throw24-18
10:50VMIAndrew Cardinal throws a bad pass out of bounds24-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Erwin Taylor (SF)
Francis Rosado
 
SubsVMI 
10:40Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is fouled on the floor by Andrew Cardinal - foul #1 on Andrew Cardinal, team foul #824-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsVMI
Bruce Annunziata (PG), Walker Young (SF)
Andrew Cardinal, Ronald Cody
 
10:40Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses the 1st free throw24-18
10:40VMIWalker Young grabs the defensive rebound24-18
10:27VMISteven Maiden knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Bruce Annunziata and the foul's on Harold Hearn - foul #2 on Harold Hearn, team foul #324-20
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG), Robert Keltner (SG)
Kenneth Zembower, Harold Hearn
 
SubsVMI 
10:27VMISteven Maiden misses the free throw24-20
10:27Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Otto Walters24-20
10:20Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner makes the jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Otto Walters26-20
10:03VMIBruce Annunziata makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing26-23
09:46Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson connects on the shot in the paint28-23
09:30VMISteven Maiden is fouled on the floor by Otto Walters - foul #1 on Otto Walters, team foul #428-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), Francis Rosado (SG), James Jackson (SF), Joe Thurman (C)
Justin Huizenga, Robert Keltner, Erwin Taylor, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG), Ronald Cody (SF), Robert Smith (PF)
Bruce Annunziata, Steven Maiden, Alvin Lenhardt
 
09:14VMIThe jump hook by Gary Esqueda is blocked by Joe Thurman28-23
09:13Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Joe Thurman28-23
09:09Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson travels with the ball28-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsVMI
Brian Holloway (C)
Gary Esqueda
 
08:54VMIJoe Thurman is called for the reach on Walker Young - foul #1 on Joe Thurman, team foul #528-23
08:46VMIRobert Smith can't connect on a fadeaway in the lane but the foul's on Otto Walters - foul #2 on Otto Walters, team foul #628-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (SG)
Otto Walters
 
SubsVMI 
08:46VMIRobert Smith makes the 1st free throw28-24
08:46VMIRobert Smith makes the 2nd free throw28-25
08:27Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing28-25
08:26VMIAndrew Cardinal grabs the defensive rebound28-25
08:19VMIWalker Young connects on the shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Andrew Cardinal28-27
08:00Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman travels with the ball28-27
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Robert Keltner (SG), Ryan Watterson (C)
Justin Huizenga, Francis Rosado
 
SubsVMI
Bruce Annunziata (PG), Steven Maiden (SG), Alvin Lenhardt (SF), Gary Esqueda (C)
Andrew Cardinal, Walker Young, Ronald Cody, Brian Holloway
 
07:40VMISteven Maiden scores on a 3 from straight away28-30
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - James Jackson (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - Bruce Annunziata (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Alvin Lenhardt (fresh)
 PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 8 pts.
 C - Gary Esqueda (fresh)
 
07:34Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson misses the shot from just outside the lane28-30
07:32VMIRobert Smith gets the rebound28-30
07:10VMIAlvin Lenhardt is hacked by Robert Keltner - foul #1 on Robert Keltner, team foul #728-30
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Shelton Click (PF)
Kenneth Zembower, James Jackson, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI 
07:10VMIAlvin Lenhardt makes the 1st free throw28-31
07:10VMIAlvin Lenhardt misses the 2nd free throw28-31
07:10Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson grabs the defensive rebound28-31
06:48Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane30-31
06:37VMIRobert Smith makes the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Steven Maiden30-33
06:21Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Keltner and he's fouled by Alvin Lenhardt - foul #1 on Alvin Lenhardt, team foul #932-33
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Francis Rosado (PF)
Shelton Click
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG), Ronald Cody (SF), Brian Holloway (C)
Bruce Annunziata, Alvin Lenhardt, Gary Esqueda
 
06:21Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga makes the free throw33-33
05:57VMIRonald Cody knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Steven Maiden33-36
05:45Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner misses badly on a 3 from the right corner33-36
05:43Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado hits the follow up shot35-36
05:24VMIRonald Cody hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing35-36
05:22Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Ryan Watterson35-36
05:07Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor comes up short on the fadeaway from close range but he's fouled by Ronald Cody - foul #2 on Ronald Cody, team foul #1035-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), Joe Thurman (C)
Robert Keltner, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
Bruce Annunziata (SG), Walker Young (SF)
Steven Maiden, Ronald Cody
 
05:07Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor makes the 1st free throw36-36
05:07Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor makes the 2nd free throw37-36
04:49VMIWalker Young misses the lay-in37-36
04:48Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower grabs the defensive rebound37-36
04:39Northern Illinois UniversityAndrew Cardinal takes the ball from Joe Thurman37-36
04:35VMIWalker Young lays it in set up by Andrew Cardinal37-38
04:17Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman misses short on a runner from the left block but he's fouled by Robert Smith - foul #1 on Robert Smith, team foul #1137-38
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Robert Keltner (SG), James Jackson (SF), Shelton Click (C)
Justin Huizenga, Erwin Taylor, Francis Rosado
 
SubsVMI
Alvin Lenhardt (PF), Gary Esqueda (C)
Robert Smith, Brian Holloway
 
04:17Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman makes the 1st free throw38-38
04:17Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman misses the 2nd free throw38-38
04:17VMIAlvin Lenhardt grabs the defensive rebound38-38
03:54VMIAlvin Lenhardt hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range38-38
03:52Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson grabs the board38-38
03:48Northern Illinois UniversityBruce Annunziata takes the ball from Kenneth Zembower38-38
03:31VMIRobert Keltner takes the ball from Bruce Annunziata38-38
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - James Jackson (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Shelton Click (fresh)
 
LineupVMI
 PG - Andrew Cardinal (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Bruce Annunziata (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Walker Young (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Alvin Lenhardt (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Gary Esqueda (fresh)
 
03:10Northern Illinois UniversityShelton Click's pass is intercepted by Alvin Lenhardt38-38
02:45VMIJames Jackson is called for the reach on Walker Young - foul #1 on James Jackson, team foul #838-38
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (SG), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C)
Robert Keltner, Joe Thurman, Shelton Click
 
SubsVMI
William Yan (PG), Steven Maiden (SG), Brian Holloway (PF), Michael Handel (C)
Andrew Cardinal, Bruce Annunziata, Alvin Lenhardt, Gary Esqueda
 
02:45VMIWalker Young makes the 1st free throw38-39
02:45VMIWalker Young makes the 2nd free throw38-40
02:32Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner38-40
02:30VMISteven Maiden grabs the board38-40
02:15VMIBrian Holloway is denied on a layup by Ryan Watterson38-40
02:13Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters gets the rebound38-40
02:08Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson misses short on a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Michael Handel - foul #3 on Michael Handel, team foul #1238-40
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Francis Rosado (SG)
Kenneth Zembower
 
SubsVMI
Ronald Cody (SF), Robert Smith (PF)
Walker Young, Michael Handel
 
02:08Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson makes the 1st free throw39-40
02:08Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson makes the 2nd free throw40-40
01:46VMISteven Maiden clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane40-40
01:44Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado grabs the defensive rebound40-40
01:39Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Smith steals it from James Jackson40-40
01:15VMIRonald Cody knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by William Yan40-43
01:05Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away40-43
01:04Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson pulls down the offensive rebound40-43
00:47Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado misses the 3 from straight away40-43
00:46Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson grabs the offensive board40-43
00:25Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado scores on a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Otto Walters42-43
00:04VMIRobert Smith can't connect on a shot from the baseline42-43
00:03VMIRobert Smith tips it in42-45
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado misses long on a halfcourt shot42-45
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - James Jackson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - William Yan (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Ronald Cody (fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Gary Esqueda (fresh)
 
20:00VMIRonald Cody inbounds the ball42-45
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:45VMIRonald Cody can't connect on a shot from the baseline42-45
19:44Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters gets the rebound42-45
19:40Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Keltner45-45
19:20VMIJames Jackson steals the ball from Steven Maiden45-45
18:59Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range45-45
18:57VMIGary Esqueda grabs the board45-45
18:36VMIRonald Cody clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner45-45
18:34Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson grabs the defensive rebound45-45
18:28Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower47-45
18:22VMISteven Maiden comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane47-45
18:20VMIGary Esqueda pulls down the offensive rebound47-45
17:59VMIRyan Watterson blocks the short jumper by Gary Esqueda47-45
17:58Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson grabs the board47-45
17:53Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is fouled on the floor by Steven Maiden - foul #1 on Steven Maiden, team foul #147-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsVMI
Brian Holloway (C)
Gary Esqueda
 
17:32Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters misses long on a jump hook from close range47-45
17:31Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters tips it but misses47-45
17:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson grabs the offensive board47-45
17:16Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner misses the 3 pointer from the right corner47-45
17:15VMIBrian Holloway gets the rebound47-45
16:48VMIOtto Walters steals the ball from Brian Holloway47-45
16:36Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson can't throw it down47-45
16:34VMIRobert Smith grabs the defensive rebound47-45
16:22VMISteven Maiden scores on a jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from William Yan47-47
16:17Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses the 3 pointer from the left corner47-47
16:16Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson can't tip it in47-47
16:14VMIWilliam Yan gets the rebound47-47
16:06VMIOtto Walters picks off the pass by Steven Maiden47-47
15:55Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Cody is called for the reach on James Jackson - foul #3 on Ronald Cody, team foul #247-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG), Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C)
Kenneth Zembower, Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG), Bruce Annunziata (SG), Walker Young (SF), Alvin Lenhardt (PF), Michael Handel (C)
William Yan, Steven Maiden, Ronald Cody, Robert Smith, Brian Holloway
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - Andrew Cardinal (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Bruce Annunziata (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Walker Young (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Alvin Lenhardt (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Michael Handel (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
15:50Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga connects on the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Harold Hearn50-47
15:25VMIMichael Handel travels with the ball50-47
15:08Northern Illinois UniversityAndrew Cardinal steals the ball from Joe Thurman50-47
15:05VMIAlvin Lenhardt banks in the layup on a great pass from Andrew Cardinal50-49
15:01Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner but he's fouled by Bruce Annunziata - foul #1 on Bruce Annunziata, team foul #350-49
15:01Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor misses the 1st free throw50-49
15:01Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor makes the 2nd free throw51-49
15:01Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor makes the 3rd free throw52-49
14:51VMIWalker Young is whistled for a carry52-49
14:22Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Hearn knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Francis Rosado55-49
14:06VMIAndrew Cardinal throws a bad pass out of bounds55-49
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), Ryan Watterson (C)
Justin Huizenga, Erwin Taylor
 
SubsVMI
Steven Maiden (SG), Robert Smith (PF)
Bruce Annunziata, Alvin Lenhardt
 
13:47Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Hearn hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing55-49
13:45Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman tips it home57-49
13:29VMIRyan Watterson denies the turnaround by Michael Handel57-49
13:27VMIMichael Handel can't tip it in57-49
13:26Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman gets the rebound57-49
13:21Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower can't connect on a runner from the left block57-49
13:20Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson tips it but misses57-49
13:18VMISteven Maiden pulls down the rebound57-49
13:13VMIRyan Watterson swats the short shot by Steven Maiden57-49
13:11VMIRobert Smith tips it but misses57-49
13:09Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson pulls down the rebound57-49
13:05Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Ryan Watterson60-49
12:49VMIWalker Young hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away but he's hacked by Harold Hearn - foul #3 on Harold Hearn, team foul #160-49
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Robert Keltner (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF)
Harold Hearn, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
William Yan (PG), Gary Esqueda (C)
Andrew Cardinal, Michael Handel
 
12:49VMIWalker Young makes the 1st free throw60-50
12:49VMIWalker Young misses the 2nd free throw60-50
12:49VMIWalker Young makes the 3rd free throw60-51
12:30Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner connects on the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Otto Walters63-51
12:20VMIRobert Smith misses the floater from just outside the lane63-51
12:18Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson pulls down the rebound63-51
12:12Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower66-51
11:50VMIWilliam Yan misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner66-51
11:49Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson grabs the defensive rebound66-51
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - James Jackson (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Ryan Watterson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 10 reb. 4 blk.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - William Yan (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Walker Young (fairly fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Robert Smith (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Gary Esqueda (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:44Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is whistled for traveling66-51
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (PG), Shelton Click (C)
Kenneth Zembower, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
Ronald Cody (SF), Alvin Lenhardt (PF)
Walker Young, Robert Smith
 
11:26VMISteven Maiden comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner66-51
11:25Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters pulls down the rebound66-51
11:19Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Harold Hearn69-51
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
11:04VMIGary Esqueda hits a shot from the right block set up by William Yan and the foul's on Shelton Click - foul #1 on Shelton Click, team foul #269-53
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG), Joe Thurman (C)
Robert Keltner, Shelton Click
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (SG)
Steven Maiden
 
11:04VMIGary Esqueda makes the free throw69-54
10:45Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman hits a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Harold Hearn71-54
10:30VMIAndrew Cardinal misses long on a 3 from the left wing71-54
10:29VMIWilliam Yan pulls down the offensive rebound71-54
10:14VMIGary Esqueda misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing71-54
10:12Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga pulls down the rebound71-54
10:04Northern Illinois UniversityGary Esqueda steps in front of the Justin Huizenga pass71-54
09:46VMIWilliam Yan misses long on a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Justin Huizenga - foul #1 on Justin Huizenga, team foul #371-54
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Ryan Watterson (C)
Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
Steven Maiden (SG), Robert Smith (PF), Michael Handel (C)
Andrew Cardinal, Alvin Lenhardt, Gary Esqueda
 
09:46VMIWilliam Yan makes the 1st free throw71-55
09:46VMIWilliam Yan misses the 2nd free throw71-55
09:46Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Ryan Watterson71-55
09:31Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor scores on a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Francis Rosado73-55
09:15VMIMichael Handel banks in the layup and he's hacked by Ryan Watterson - foul #2 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #473-57
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsVMI
Bruce Annunziata (PG), Walker Young (SF)
William Yan, Ronald Cody
 
09:15VMIMichael Handel makes the free throw73-58
08:57Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower clanks a shot from just outside the lane73-58
08:55VMIRobert Smith snags the defensive board73-58
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
08:29VMIKenneth Zembower is called for the reach on Steven Maiden - foul #1 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #573-58
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joe Thurman (PF)
Erwin Taylor
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG)
Bruce Annunziata
 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
08:19VMIMichael Handel misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing73-58
08:18Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Ryan Watterson73-58
08:10Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away73-58
08:09VMIRobert Smith gets the rebound73-58
07:49VMIMichael Handel clanks a driving attempt from the right block73-58
07:47Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman snags the defensive board73-58
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 12 reb. 4 blk.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - Andrew Cardinal (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Steven Maiden (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Walker Young (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Michael Handel (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
07:43Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is fouled on the floor by Steven Maiden - foul #2 on Steven Maiden, team foul #473-58
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF)
Robert Keltner, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
Ronald Cody (SF)
Walker Young
 
07:31Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing73-58
07:29Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson grabs the offensive rebound73-58
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Handel steps in front of the Harold Hearn pass73-58
07:05VMISteven Maiden makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing73-61
06:46Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson makes the floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Harold Hearn75-61
06:27VMISteven Maiden hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner75-61
06:26VMIRonald Cody snags the offensive board75-61
06:21VMIRonald Cody knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane75-63
06:03Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower hits a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Otto Walters77-63
05:48VMIAndrew Cardinal buries a fadeaway from the free throw line77-65
05:22Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing77-65
05:21Northern Illinois UniversityRyan Watterson can't tip it in77-65
05:19VMIRonald Cody grabs the board77-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
04:59VMIRonald Cody misses the jumper from just outside the lane77-65
04:57Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson snags the defensive board77-65
04:49Northern Illinois UniversityOtto Walters misses long on a runner in the lane77-65
04:47VMIRonald Cody grabs the defensive rebound77-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
04:37VMIMichael Handel can't finish the layup77-65
04:36Northern Illinois UniversityJames Jackson pulls down the rebound77-65
04:20Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is fouled on the floor by Michael Handel - foul #4 on Michael Handel, team foul #577-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C)
Kenneth Zembower, Harold Hearn, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
William Yan (PG), Bruce Annunziata (SG), Walker Young (SF), Alvin Lenhardt (PF), Gary Esqueda (C)
Andrew Cardinal, Steven Maiden, Ronald Cody, Robert Smith, Michael Handel
 
04:06Northern Illinois UniversityWilliam Yan takes the ball from Francis Rosado77-65
03:52VMIWilliam Yan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing77-65
03:51Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor pulls down the rebound77-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:34Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman's floater is tipped away by Alvin Lenhardt77-65
03:33VMIThe rebound goes to William Yan77-65
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupVMI
 PG - William Yan (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Bruce Annunziata (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Walker Young (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Alvin Lenhardt (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Gary Esqueda (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:16VMIGary Esqueda misses the easy layup77-65
03:15Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner gets the rebound77-65
03:11Northern Illinois UniversityGary Esqueda picks off the pass by Joe Thurman77-65
03:04VMIBruce Annunziata travels with the ball77-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (PG)
Justin Huizenga
 
SubsVMI 
02:58Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)77-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF)
Harold Hearn, Erwin Taylor, Francis Rosado
 
SubsVMI
Steven Maiden (SG), Robert Smith (PF)
Bruce Annunziata, Alvin Lenhardt
 
02:44Northern Illinois UniversityGary Esqueda blocks the jumper by James Jackson77-65
02:42Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Thurman tips it in79-65
02:42VMIVMI calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)79-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ryan Watterson (C)
Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
Ronald Cody (SF), Michael Handel (C)
Walker Young, Gary Esqueda
 
02:23VMIRonald Cody misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away79-65
02:22Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Keltner pulls down the rebound79-65
02:16Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses the lay-in but he's fouled by William Yan - foul #3 on William Yan, team foul #679-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C)
Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI
Andrew Cardinal (PG), Bruce Annunziata (SG), Walker Young (SF), Alvin Lenhardt (PF), Gary Esqueda (C)
William Yan, Steven Maiden, Ronald Cody, Robert Smith, Michael Handel
 
02:16Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower misses the 1st free throw79-65
02:16Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 2nd free throw80-65
02:01VMIAndrew Cardinal's pass is off the mark and out of bounds80-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Justin Huizenga (PG)
Kenneth Zembower
 
SubsVMI 
01:42Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner80-65
01:40Northern Illinois UniversityErwin Taylor misses the tip80-65
01:38VMIGary Esqueda pulls down the rebound80-65
01:23VMIAndrew Cardinal comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner80-65
01:22VMIAlvin Lenhardt snags the offensive board80-65
01:13VMIGary Esqueda can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner80-65
01:11VMIAndrew Cardinal gets the offensive rebound80-65
01:06VMIAndrew Cardinal buries a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Bruce Annunziata80-68
00:41Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner80-68
00:40VMIWalker Young gets the rebound80-68
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:36VMIAndrew Cardinal misses the shot from just outside the lane80-68
00:35Northern Illinois UniversityFrancis Rosado grabs the defensive rebound80-68
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:30Northern Illinois UniversityJustin Huizenga clanks a jumpshot from the left side80-68
00:28VMIThe rebound goes to Alvin Lenhardt80-68
00:23VMIAndrew Cardinal misses long on a 3 from the left wing80-68
00:21VMIAlvin Lenhardt grabs the offensive rebound80-68
00:17VMIAndrew Cardinal knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Alvin Lenhardt80-71
00:17Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)80-71
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C)
Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn, Erwin Taylor, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman
 
SubsVMI
William Yan (PG), Steven Maiden (SG), Ronald Cody (SF), Robert Smith (PF), Michael Handel (C)
Andrew Cardinal, Bruce Annunziata, Walker Young, Alvin Lenhardt, Gary Esqueda
 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:15Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower is hacked by William Yan in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Yan, team foul #780-71
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Hearn (SG), Francis Rosado (C)
Robert Keltner, Ryan Watterson
 
SubsVMI 
00:15Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 1st free throw81-71
00:15Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower makes the 2nd free throw82-71
00:10VMIKenneth Zembower takes the ball from Ronald Cody82-71
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanVMIVMI is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Zembower runs out the clock82-71