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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Final -
1/8/2026
81
  1 2 F
Ball State 50 31 81
Northern Illinois University 39 29 68
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cStephen Johnson 27 3-8 0-2 3-5 2 10 3 1 0 2 4 9
pfEric Williams 28 3-9 0-3 7-8 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 13
sfJohn Gustafson 27 3-7 0-2 2-2 1 8 2 0 3 1 0 8
sgChristopher Louis 29 6-11 3-6 0-1 1 2 5 2 3 0 3 15
pgRonnie Kosakowski 25 5-8 2-4 2-2 0 0 5 2 1 0 2 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfGary Tunstall 23 5-8 2-3 0-0 0 2 1 1 1 1 2 12
sgDarrell Brown 15 3-5 0-0 1-1 2 6 2 0 0 0 0 7
pfLarry Sorensen 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0
sfDouglas Mauriello 12 1-3 1-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 3
pgEdgar Jerkins 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 29-59 8-21 15-19 7 31 19 8 10 4 17 81
Percentages   .492 .381 .789                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoseph Terrell 27 4-6 0-1 0-0 2 9 0 1 0 3 4 8
pfRussell Williams 25 4-11 0-3 4-6 4 7 1 4 0 1 2 12
sfDamon Monte 25 4-7 2-3 0-0 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 10
sgJames Anselmo 25 2-7 1-4 2-2 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 7
pgLester Schley 27 5-10 3-7 0-0 2 4 4 2 0 0 4 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJames Baker 17 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgPatrick Turnbow 16 2-8 2-6 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 6
cMicheal Kelly 14 2-5 0-0 0-0 4 9 1 0 1 0 0 4
sfMichael Sieg 13 1-5 0-0 2-3 1 2 0 2 1 0 2 4
pfAlbert Calvo 11 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 4
Totals 200 26-65 8-24 8-11 16 42 10 14 4 4 15 68
Percentages   .400 .333 .727                

BSU
50
20-33
6-11
4-6
4
15
12
5
7
2
8
22
14
6
6
19
31
9-26
2-10
11-13
3
16
7
3
3
2
9
12
6
4
2
3
81
29-59
8-21
15-19
7
31
19
8
10
4
17
34
20
10
8
22
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
NIU
39
16-34
5-12
2-4
8
18
7
8
2
2
6
18
4
9
8
13
29
10-31
3-12
6-7
8
24
3
6
2
2
9
14
0
6
5
5
68
26-65
8-24
8-11
16
42
10
14
4
4
15
32
4
15
13
18
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Christopher Louis Ball State
15 Points, 5 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Louis (fresh)
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh)
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh)
 C - Stephen Johnson (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Lester Schley (fresh)
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh)
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh)
 PF - Russell Williams (fresh)
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell wins the tip0-0
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:36Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams misses short on a 3 from straight away0-0
19:34Ball StateStephen Johnson pulls down the rebound0-0
19:30Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski knocks in the jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Christopher Louis2-0
19:14Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing2-0
19:13Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley pulls down the offensive rebound2-0
18:50Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley misses long on a 3 from the right wing2-0
18:48Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams gets the offensive rebound2-0
18:37Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams misses the lay-in but the foul's on Ronnie Kosakowski - foul #1 on Ronnie Kosakowski, team foul #12-0
18:37Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams misses the 1st free throw2-0
18:37Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams makes the 2nd free throw2-1
18:14Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by John Gustafson5-1
17:55Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo scores on a jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Russell Williams5-3
17:36Ball StateJames Anselmo steals it from Ronnie Kosakowski5-3
17:32Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Louis takes the ball from Damon Monte5-3
17:27Ball StateChristopher Louis lays it in7-3
17:08Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell hits the finger roll7-5
16:43Ball StateStephen Johnson comes up short on the floater from the right wing7-5
16:42Ball StateStephen Johnson tips it home9-5
16:22Northern Illinois UniversityStephen Johnson is called for the reach on Joseph Terrell - foul #1 on Stephen Johnson, team foul #29-5
16:09Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams double dribbles9-5
15:54Ball StateEric Williams makes the driving attempt from the baseline set up by Christopher Louis11-5
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Christopher Louis (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh)
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Stephen Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Lester Schley (fresh)
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh)
 PF - Russell Williams (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:35Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo misses badly on a 3 from straight away11-5
15:34Ball StateStephen Johnson snags the defensive board11-5
15:18Ball StateChristopher Louis makes the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Ronnie Kosakowski14-5
14:53Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams can't finish the layup14-5
14:51Ball StateChristopher Louis snags the defensive board14-5
14:40Ball StateStephen Johnson can't finish the layup14-5
14:39Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte grabs the defensive rebound14-5
14:17Northern Illinois UniversityEric Williams is called for the reach on Lester Schley - foul #1 on Eric Williams, team foul #314-5
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SF), Gary Tunstall (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, John Gustafson, Eric Williams, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Michael Sieg (SG), Albert Calvo (SF), James Baker (PF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Lester Schley, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Russell Williams, Joseph Terrell
 
14:03Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg misses long on a driving attempt near the basket14-5
14:02Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly tips it home14-7
13:36Ball StateLarry Sorensen loses the dribble to Michael Sieg14-7
13:31Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg misses the easy layup14-7
13:30Ball StateDarrell Brown pulls down the rebound14-7
13:13Ball StateGary Tunstall knocks in the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Douglas Mauriello16-7
12:56Northern Illinois UniversityJames Baker misses short on a runner from the left block16-7
12:54Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly tips it back up and in16-9
12:47Ball StateChristopher Louis misses short on a shot from just outside the lane16-9
12:45Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Albert Calvo16-9
12:37Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo buries a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Patrick Turnbow16-11
12:10Ball StateDouglas Mauriello hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket16-11
12:08Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly pulls down the rebound16-11
12:03Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg is hacked by Larry Sorensen - foul #1 on Larry Sorensen, team foul #416-11
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), John Gustafson (SF), Eric Williams (PF), Stephen Johnson (C)
Darrell Brown, Christopher Louis, Douglas Mauriello, Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Russell Williams (PF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Michael Sieg, Albert Calvo, James Baker, Micheal Kelly
 
11:48Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte loses the dribble to John Gustafson16-11
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh)
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Stephen Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Lester Schley (fresh)
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh)
 PF - Russell Williams (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:25Ball StateGary Tunstall scores on a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by John Gustafson19-11
11:08Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell lays it in19-13
10:51Ball StateStephen Johnson drills a floater in the paint and he's fouled by Joseph Terrell - foul #1 on Joseph Terrell, team foul #121-13
10:51Ball StateStephen Johnson misses the free throw21-13
10:51Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte pulls down the rebound21-13
10:46Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from James Anselmo21-16
10:32Ball StateEric Williams scores on a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Ronnie Kosakowski23-16
10:17Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams loses the dribble to John Gustafson23-16
10:02Ball StateJohn Gustafson hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Stephen Johnson25-16
09:45Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley hits a runner in the lane25-18
09:37Ball StateEric Williams misses short on a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Lester Schley - foul #1 on Lester Schley, team foul #225-18
SubsBall State
Christopher Louis (SG)
Gary Tunstall
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (SG), James Baker (SF), Micheal Kelly (PF)
James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Russell Williams
 
09:37Ball StateEric Williams makes the 1st free throw26-18
09:37Ball StateEric Williams makes the 2nd free throw27-18
09:11Northern Illinois UniversityThe jump hook by Micheal Kelly is blocked by Stephen Johnson27-18
09:09Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell misses the tip27-18
09:07Ball StateJohn Gustafson snags the defensive board27-18
08:54Ball StateChristopher Louis hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Ronnie Kosakowski30-18
08:50Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Lester Schley30-21
08:45Ball StateJohn Gustafson comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline30-21
08:43Ball StateThe offensive rebound goes to Christopher Louis30-21
08:34Ball StateChristopher Louis hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner30-21
08:32Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly gets the rebound30-21
08:28Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Gustafson takes the ball from Lester Schley30-21
08:09Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski is whistled for a carry30-21
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SF), Gary Tunstall (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, John Gustafson, Eric Williams, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF)
Lester Schley, Joseph Terrell
 
07:58Northern Illinois UniversityDouglas Mauriello is called for the reach on Damon Monte - foul #1 on Douglas Mauriello, team foul #530-21
SubsBall State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Russell Williams (PF)
James Baker
 
07:42Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte is hacked by Douglas Mauriello - foul #2 on Douglas Mauriello, team foul #630-21
SubsBall State
John Gustafson (SF)
Douglas Mauriello
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
LineupBall State
 PG - Darrell Brown (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Louis (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 stl.
 PF - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Russell Williams (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Micheal Kelly (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:30Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner30-21
07:28Ball StateJohn Gustafson grabs the defensive rebound30-21
07:05Ball StateJohn Gustafson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing30-21
07:03Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams grabs the board30-21
06:59Northern Illinois UniversityGary Tunstall swats the shot by Damon Monte30-21
06:57Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly can't tip it in30-21
06:55Ball StateLarry Sorensen grabs the defensive rebound30-21
06:39Ball StateChristopher Louis's pass is off the mark and out of bounds30-21
SubsBall State
Eric Williams (PF), Stephen Johnson (C)
John Gustafson, Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), James Baker (SF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Damon Monte, Micheal Kelly
 
06:28Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell knocks in the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Lester Schley30-23
06:17Ball StateGary Tunstall connects on the jumpshot from the right wing32-23
06:12Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo misses short on a floater from the right side32-23
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams hits the follow up shot32-25
05:50Ball StateChristopher Louis hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner32-25
05:48Ball StateDarrell Brown hits the follow up shot34-25
05:43Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Louis takes the ball from James Anselmo34-25
05:23Ball StateGary Tunstall knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner37-25
05:17Northern Illinois UniversityEric Williams steals it from Joseph Terrell37-25
05:11Ball StateDarrell Brown knocks in the turnaround from the left block set up by Christopher Louis39-25
04:46Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams drills a driving attempt in the paint39-27
04:29Ball StateA charge is called on Stephen Johnson - foul #2 on Stephen Johnson, team foul #739-27
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), John Gustafson (SF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Darrell Brown, Gary Tunstall, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Michael Sieg (SG), Damon Monte (SF)
Lester Schley, James Anselmo, Russell Williams
 
04:09Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side39-27
04:08Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte tips it back up and in39-29
03:47Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski misses short on a jump hook in the paint39-29
03:45Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Joseph Terrell39-29
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Christopher Louis (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Eric Williams (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Sieg (fresh)
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Baker (fresh)
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:38Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg loses the dribble to Eric Williams39-29
03:27Ball StateThe short jumper by Eric Williams is denied by Joseph Terrell39-29
03:26Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Michael Sieg39-29
03:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg is fouled on the floor by Christopher Louis - foul #1 on Christopher Louis, team foul #839-29
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (SG), Stephen Johnson (C)
Christopher Louis, Eric Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), Albert Calvo (PF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Patrick Turnbow, James Baker, Joseph Terrell
 
03:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg makes the 1st free throw39-30
03:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg misses the 2nd free throw39-30
03:20Ball StateGary Tunstall grabs the defensive rebound39-30
02:59Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner42-30
02:49Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte makes the 3 from the right corner set up by Albert Calvo42-33
02:24Ball StateJohn Gustafson is fouled on the floor by Lester Schley - foul #2 on Lester Schley, team foul #342-33
SubsBall State
Douglas Mauriello (SG)
Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (SG), James Baker (PF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Michael Sieg, Albert Calvo, Micheal Kelly
 
02:08Ball StateGary Tunstall buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Stephen Johnson44-33
01:53Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow buries a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Lester Schley44-36
01:38Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing44-36
01:36Ball StateJohn Gustafson tips it home46-36
01:32Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing46-36
01:30Ball StateStephen Johnson grabs the board46-36
01:20Ball StateDouglas Mauriello is hacked by Joseph Terrell - foul #2 on Joseph Terrell, team foul #446-36
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (PG), Eric Williams (PF)
Ronnie Kosakowski, John Gustafson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Anselmo (SG), Russell Williams (PF)
Lester Schley, Damon Monte
 
01:12Ball StateStephen Johnson is denied on a layup by Joseph Terrell46-36
01:11Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell pulls down the rebound46-36
01:06Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing46-36
01:05Ball StateStephen Johnson snags the defensive board46-36
00:47Ball StateDarrell Brown banks in the layup set up by Stephen Johnson and the foul's on Patrick Turnbow - foul #1 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #548-36
SubsBall State
Christopher Louis (SG), Larry Sorensen (C)
Douglas Mauriello, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
00:47Ball StateDarrell Brown makes the free throw49-36
00:34Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing49-36
00:33Ball StateDarrell Brown grabs the defensive rebound49-36
00:24Ball StateEric Williams misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Patrick Turnbow - foul #2 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #649-36
SubsBall State
John Gustafson (SF)
Gary Tunstall
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), Albert Calvo (SF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Patrick Turnbow, James Baker, Joseph Terrell
 
00:24Ball StateEric Williams makes the 1st free throw50-36
00:24Ball StateEric Williams misses the 2nd free throw50-36
00:24Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Russell Williams50-36
00:02Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing50-39
00:00Ball StateJohn Gustafson comes up short on the fullcourt shot50-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Christopher Louis (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Stephen Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Lester Schley (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Russell Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00Ball StateJohn Gustafson inbounds the ball50-39
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
19:37Ball StateChristopher Louis hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing50-39
19:35Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell gets the rebound50-39
19:31Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side50-39
19:30Ball StateStephen Johnson pulls down the rebound50-39
19:17Ball StateEric Williams can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing50-39
19:16Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell snags the defensive board50-39
18:52Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams scores on a floater from the right block50-41
18:24Ball StateEric Williams can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner50-41
18:22Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell gets the rebound50-41
18:20Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt50-41
17:56Ball StateEric Williams's fadeaway is rejected by Russell Williams50-41
17:54Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell pulls down the rebound50-41
17:43Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo hits a 3 pointer from the right wing50-44
17:25Ball StateStephen Johnson misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Joseph Terrell - foul #3 on Joseph Terrell, team foul #150-44
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (PG)
Ronnie Kosakowski
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Albert Calvo (SF), James Baker (PF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Damon Monte, Russell Williams, Joseph Terrell
 
17:25Ball StateStephen Johnson makes the 1st free throw51-44
17:25Ball StateStephen Johnson misses the 2nd free throw51-44
17:25Ball StateEric Williams pulls down the offensive rebound51-44
17:07Ball StateJohn Gustafson clanks a jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by James Anselmo - foul #1 on James Anselmo, team foul #251-44
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Eric Williams, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Michael Sieg (SG)
Lester Schley, James Anselmo
 
17:07Ball StateJohn Gustafson makes the 1st free throw52-44
17:07Ball StateJohn Gustafson makes the 2nd free throw53-44
16:43Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo's pass is intercepted by Gary Tunstall53-44
16:22Ball StateDarrell Brown can't finish the layup53-44
16:20Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo grabs the board53-44
16:16Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing53-44
16:14Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly gets the offensive rebound53-44
16:05Northern Illinois UniversityJames Baker comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side53-44
16:04Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo can't tip it in53-44
16:02Ball StateDarrell Brown gets the rebound53-44
LineupBall State
 PG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Christopher Louis (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Gustafson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 12 pts.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Sieg (fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Baker (fresh)
 C - Micheal Kelly (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
15:49Ball StateGary Tunstall loses the dribble to Albert Calvo53-44
15:24Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing53-44
15:22Ball StateLarry Sorensen pulls down the rebound53-44
14:55Ball StateMichael Sieg is called for the reach on Darrell Brown - foul #1 on Michael Sieg, team foul #353-44
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SF), Eric Williams (PF), Stephen Johnson (C)
Darrell Brown, Christopher Louis, John Gustafson, Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Russell Williams (PF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Michael Sieg, Albert Calvo, James Baker, Micheal Kelly
 
14:48Ball StateStephen Johnson misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away53-44
14:47Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Damon Monte53-44
14:42Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner53-44
14:40Ball StateGary Tunstall grabs the defensive rebound53-44
14:35Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski can't connect on a 3 from straight away53-44
14:33Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo pulls down the rebound53-44
14:28Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Gary Tunstall - foul #1 on Gary Tunstall, team foul #153-44
14:28Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo makes the 1st free throw53-45
14:28Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo makes the 2nd free throw53-46
13:59Ball StateDouglas Mauriello hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Ronnie Kosakowski56-46
13:30Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte lays it up and in on a nice dish by Lester Schley56-48
13:16Ball StateDouglas Mauriello misses the lay-in56-48
13:15Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte snags the defensive board56-48
13:06Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side56-48
13:04Ball StateThe rebound goes to Stephen Johnson56-48
12:56Ball StateLester Schley is called for the reach on Ronnie Kosakowski - foul #3 on Lester Schley, team foul #456-48
SubsBall State
Christopher Louis (SG)
Gary Tunstall
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
12:37Ball StateStephen Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner56-48
12:36Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams pulls down the rebound56-48
12:12Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams can't finish the layup56-48
12:11Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte gets the offensive rebound56-48
11:58Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams misses the lay-in56-48
11:57Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell tips it home56-50
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Christopher Louis (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Douglas Mauriello (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Stephen Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Lester Schley (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Anselmo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Damon Monte (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Russell Williams (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
11:33Ball StateJoseph Terrell blocks the short jumper by Eric Williams56-50
11:31Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley grabs the defensive rebound56-50
11:25Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing56-53
11:03Ball StateEric Williams is called for traveling56-53
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (PG), John Gustafson (SF), Gary Tunstall (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Douglas Mauriello, Eric Williams, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Michael Sieg (SG), Albert Calvo (SF), James Baker (PF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Lester Schley, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Russell Williams, Joseph Terrell
 
10:52Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg is called for traveling56-53
10:39Ball StateChristopher Louis banks in the layup on a nice dish by Gary Tunstall58-53
10:35Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow loses the ball out of bounds58-53
10:12Ball StateJohn Gustafson banks in the layup set up by Christopher Louis60-53
10:06Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow misses long on a 3 from straight away60-53
10:04Ball StateJohn Gustafson pulls down the rebound60-53
09:47Ball StateGary Tunstall misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane60-53
09:45Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly grabs the defensive rebound60-53
09:37Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo buries a floater from close range set up by Micheal Kelly60-55
09:16Ball StateGary Tunstall hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane60-55
09:15Ball StateDarrell Brown snags the offensive board60-55
08:49Ball StateChristopher Louis loses the dribble to Micheal Kelly60-55
08:28Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg misses badly on a floater from the left side60-55
08:26Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg grabs the offensive rebound60-55
08:18Northern Illinois UniversityThe jump hook by Michael Sieg is blocked by John Gustafson60-55
08:17Ball StateDarrell Brown gets the rebound60-55
08:00Ball StateDarrell Brown clanks a fadeaway from the right side60-55
07:59Northern Illinois UniversityJames Baker snags the defensive board60-55
LineupBall State
 PG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Christopher Louis (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Sieg (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Albert Calvo (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Baker (fresh)
 C - Micheal Kelly (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 
07:53Northern Illinois UniversityJames Baker can't finish the layup60-55
07:51Ball StateJohn Gustafson snags the defensive board60-55
07:30Ball StateChristopher Louis buries a 3 from the left wing set up by Darrell Brown63-55
07:10Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away63-55
07:09Ball StateJohn Gustafson pulls down the rebound63-55
06:52Ball StateChristopher Louis misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner63-55
06:51Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly snags the defensive board63-55
06:39Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg is fouled on the floor by Christopher Louis - foul #2 on Christopher Louis, team foul #263-55
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SG), Eric Williams (PF), Stephen Johnson (C)
Darrell Brown, Christopher Louis, Gary Tunstall, Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Russell Williams (PF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Michael Sieg, Albert Calvo, James Baker, Micheal Kelly
 
06:32Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away set up by James Anselmo63-58
06:17Ball StateEric Williams can't connect on a shot from the right side but he's hacked by Russell Williams - foul #1 on Russell Williams, team foul #563-58
06:17Ball StateEric Williams makes the 1st free throw64-58
06:17Ball StateEric Williams makes the 2nd free throw65-58
06:07Northern Illinois UniversityDouglas Mauriello is called for the reach on James Anselmo - foul #3 on Douglas Mauriello, team foul #365-58
05:43Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell is hacked by Stephen Johnson - foul #3 on Stephen Johnson, team foul #465-58
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityStephen Johnson is called for the reach on James Anselmo - foul #4 on Stephen Johnson, team foul #565-58
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (SG)
John Gustafson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
05:17Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte is hacked by Gary Tunstall - foul #2 on Gary Tunstall, team foul #665-58
05:00Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing65-58
04:59Ball StateStephen Johnson grabs the board65-58
04:38Ball StateEric Williams misses the easy layup but the foul's on Russell Williams - foul #2 on Russell Williams, team foul #665-58
04:38Ball StateEric Williams makes the 1st free throw66-58
04:38Ball StateEric Williams makes the 2nd free throw67-58
04:24Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner67-58
04:23Ball StateStephen Johnson snags the defensive board67-58
04:06Ball StateEric Williams can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner67-58
04:05Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley pulls down the rebound67-58
04:00Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams is fouled on the floor by Douglas Mauriello - foul #4 on Douglas Mauriello, team foul #767-58
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (PG)
Ronnie Kosakowski
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
04:00Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams makes the 1st free throw67-59
04:00Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams makes the 2nd free throw67-60
03:40Ball StateGary Tunstall can't connect on a 3 from the right wing67-60
03:39Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Terrell grabs the defensive rebound67-60
LineupBall State
 PG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Douglas Mauriello (fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Stephen Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Lester Schley (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Anselmo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Damon Monte (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Russell Williams (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf.
 
03:32Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams comes up short on the floater in the lane67-60
03:30Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams tips it back up and in67-62
03:15Ball StateStephen Johnson is hacked by Joseph Terrell - foul #4 on Joseph Terrell, team foul #767-62
SubsBall State
Christopher Louis (SG), John Gustafson (SF)
Gary Tunstall, Douglas Mauriello
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Michael Sieg (SG), Albert Calvo (SF), James Baker (PF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Lester Schley, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Russell Williams, Joseph Terrell
 
03:15Ball StateStephen Johnson makes the 1st free throw68-62
03:15Ball StateStephen Johnson makes the 2nd free throw69-62
03:06Northern Illinois UniversityStephen Johnson swats the shot by Patrick Turnbow69-62
03:04Ball StateThe rebound goes to John Gustafson69-62
02:46Ball StateChristopher Louis hits a floater from close range on a nice dish by Darrell Brown and the foul's on Michael Sieg - foul #2 on Michael Sieg, team foul #871-62
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Larry Sorensen (C)
Darrell Brown, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
02:46Ball StateChristopher Louis misses the free throw71-62
02:46Northern Illinois UniversityMicheal Kelly gets the rebound71-62
02:46Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)71-62
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
02:33Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg lays it up and in and the foul's on Christopher Louis - foul #3 on Christopher Louis, team foul #871-64
SubsBall State
Stephen Johnson (C)
Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), Damon Monte (SF), Russell Williams (PF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Albert Calvo, James Baker, Micheal Kelly
 
02:33Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg makes the free throw71-65
02:13Ball StateJohn Gustafson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side71-65
02:11Ball StateStephen Johnson tips it home73-65
02:07Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing73-65
02:05Ball StateThe rebound goes to John Gustafson73-65
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
01:37Ball StateEric Williams drills a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Ronnie Kosakowski75-65
01:20Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams blows the layup but the foul's on Ronnie Kosakowski - foul #2 on Ronnie Kosakowski, team foul #975-65
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SG), Darrell Brown (SF), Gary Tunstall (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Christopher Louis, John Gustafson, Eric Williams, Stephen Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), James Baker (SF), Micheal Kelly (C)
Lester Schley, Damon Monte, Joseph Terrell
 
01:20Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams misses the 1st free throw75-65
01:20Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams makes the 2nd free throw75-66
01:17Ball StateBall State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)75-66
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Christopher Louis (SG), John Gustafson (SF), Eric Williams (PF), Stephen Johnson (C)
Edgar Jerkins, Douglas Mauriello, Darrell Brown, Gary Tunstall, Larry Sorensen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Lester Schley (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Joseph Terrell (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Michael Sieg, James Baker, Micheal Kelly
 
00:51Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Christopher Louis77-66
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:43Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away77-66
00:42Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams gets the offensive rebound77-66
00:40Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing77-66
00:38Northern Illinois UniversityLester Schley tips it in77-68
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:37Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski is hacked by Lester Schley in the backcourt - foul #4 on Lester Schley, team foul #977-68
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (SF)
John Gustafson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
00:37Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski makes the 1st free throw78-68
00:37Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski makes the 2nd free throw79-68
00:33Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Williams's pass is intercepted by Ronnie Kosakowski79-68
00:28Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski banks in the layup81-68
00:23Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Louis steals the ball from Russell Williams81-68
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:00Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski runs out the clock81-68