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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Rupp
Mercer Sim AI
Illinois-Chicago Sim AI
Final -
 1/10/2026
71
  1 2 F
Mercer 39 32 71
Illinois-Chicago 30 35 65
65
Mercer (3-2)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRonnie Lawrence 22 3-4 0-0 0-0 4 11 1 0 0 1 3 6
pfFred Bruner 21 4-5 0-0 0-0 5 10 0 4 0 0 2 8
sfNoel Freeman 22 2-9 2-4 1-2 0 3 1 4 1 0 0 7
sgCharles Williams 20 4-8 2-3 1-1 0 2 1 2 0 0 3 11
pgChristopher Metzler 18 1-2 1-1 3-4 1 2 5 1 1 0 3 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgDavid Whitney 20 1-5 1-2 0-0 0 4 2 2 0 0 1 3
pgEric Burcham 16 0-3 0-0 2-2 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 2
pfEdward Smiley 15 4-6 1-1 2-2 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 11
pfBrian Helle 14 3-5 0-0 3-4 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 9
sfPhillip Leland 12 1-2 0-0 0-3 1 2 0 1 2 0 2 2
cDanny Hayden 10 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 1 0 1 1 2
sgKen Craft 10 1-3 1-1 1-2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 4
Totals 200 25-54 8-12 13-20 15 43 17 17 6 4 16 71
Percentages   .463 .667 .650                

Illinois-Chicago (1-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGary Anaya 19 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 2 2
pfJoe Snow 22 4-10 2-5 0-1 2 4 0 1 1 1 1 10
sfFrank Spurrier 21 3-6 1-2 2-2 2 5 0 1 0 0 4 9
sgJoseph Spurlock 20 2-7 2-4 0-0 0 0 4 2 2 0 4 6
pgMike Miller 25 5-12 4-9 1-1 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfBrandon Burns 17 0-1 0-1 1-2 0 3 1 1 1 0 2 1
pgRobert Thomas 16 0-2 0-1 1-2 1 1 3 1 0 0 2 1
pfNed Garlock 16 3-6 0-1 5-6 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 11
sgScott Carlisle 16 1-2 1-1 2-2 0 4 1 1 1 0 2 5
cMichael Wagner 15 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 0
cBrian Luck 13 2-5 0-0 1-1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 5
Totals 200 21-55 10-24 13-17 8 24 12 12 7 2 23 65
Percentages   .382 .417 .765                

MU
39
13-27
5-7
8-11
7
20
6
7
2
3
9
14
10
8
0
18
32
12-27
3-5
5-9
8
23
11
10
4
1
7
14
6
8
2
15
71
25-54
8-12
13-20
15
43
17
17
6
4
16
28
16
16
2
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
UIC
30
9-26
4-10
8-11
6
14
4
7
5
0
12
8
6
5
3
14
35
12-29
6-14
5-6
2
10
8
5
2
2
11
10
13
0
3
9
65
21-55
10-24
13-17
8
24
12
12
7
2
23
18
19
5
6
23
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Edward Smiley Mercer
11 Points, 4 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMercer
 PG - Christopher Metzler (fresh)
 SG - Charles Williams (fresh)
 SF - Noel Freeman (fresh)
 PF - Fred Bruner (fresh)
 C - Ronnie Lawrence (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Mike Miller (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (fresh)
 SF - Frank Spurrier (fresh)
 PF - Joe Snow (fresh)
 C - Gary Anaya (fresh)
 
20:00MercerFred Bruner wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:36MercerCharles Williams misses badly on a turnaround from the right block0-0
19:34MercerRonnie Lawrence tips it in2-0
19:09Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow scores on a shot from the free throw line set up by Joseph Spurlock2-2
18:56MercerCharles Williams misses long on a runner from the left block2-2
18:54Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to Frank Spurrier2-2
18:39Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow misses the 3 from the left corner2-2
18:38MercerNoel Freeman pulls down the rebound2-2
18:20MercerChristopher Metzler misses the turnaround from close range2-2
18:19Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier grabs the defensive rebound2-2
18:15Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock makes the 3 pointer from the left wing2-5
17:53MercerNoel Freeman misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane2-5
17:52Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to Joe Snow2-5
17:35Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier connects on the jumper in the lane2-7
17:22MercerChristopher Metzler connects on the 3 from the right wing5-7
17:06Illinois-ChicagoChristopher Metzler is called for the reach on Mike Miller - foul #1 on Christopher Metzler, team foul #15-7
SubsMercer
David Whitney (PG), Eric Burcham (SG), Phillip Leland (SF), Brian Helle (PF), Edward Smiley (C)
Christopher Metzler, Charles Williams, Noel Freeman, Fred Bruner, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (PG), Scott Carlisle (SG), Ned Garlock (SF), Brian Luck (PF), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Joseph Spurlock, Frank Spurrier, Joe Snow, Gary Anaya
 
16:44Illinois-Chicago3 seconds is called on Scott Carlisle5-7
16:40MercerMichael Wagner is called for the reach on David Whitney in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Wagner, team foul #15-7
16:19MercerDavid Whitney makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Brian Helle8-7
16:01Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck misses short on a floater from the left block8-7
16:00MercerEdward Smiley gets the rebound8-7
LineupMercer
 PG - David Whitney (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Eric Burcham (fresh)
 SF - Phillip Leland (fresh)
 PF - Brian Helle (fresh)
 C - Edward Smiley (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Robert Thomas (fresh)
 SG - Scott Carlisle (fresh)
 SF - Ned Garlock (fresh)
 PF - Brian Luck (fresh)
 C - Michael Wagner (fresh)
 
15:40MercerBrian Helle is wide open but clanks a turnaround near the basket8-7
15:38MercerEdward Smiley gets the offensive rebound8-7
15:17MercerEric Burcham is wide open but clanks a jump hook from the baseline8-7
15:16Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle snags the defensive board8-7
15:07Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock comes up short on the fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by Phillip Leland - foul #1 on Phillip Leland, team foul #28-7
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), Charles Williams (SG), Noel Freeman (SF), Fred Bruner (PF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
David Whitney, Eric Burcham, Phillip Leland, Brian Helle, Edward Smiley
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Frank Spurrier (SF), Joe Snow (PF)
Robert Thomas, Scott Carlisle, Brian Luck, Michael Wagner
 
15:07Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock makes the 1st free throw8-8
15:07Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock misses the 2nd free throw8-8
15:07MercerThe rebound goes to Fred Bruner8-8
15:03MercerJoseph Spurlock steals the ball from Noel Freeman in the backcourt8-8
14:53Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock connects on the jump hook from the left block8-10
14:35MercerNed Garlock takes the ball from Fred Bruner8-10
14:12Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock misses badly on a driving attempt from the baseline8-10
14:11MercerRonnie Lawrence snags the defensive board8-10
14:07MercerJoe Snow steps in front of the Noel Freeman pass in the backcourt8-10
13:48Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller is fouled on the floor by Christopher Metzler - foul #2 on Christopher Metzler, team foul #38-10
SubsMercer
Eric Burcham (PG), David Whitney (SF), Edward Smiley (PF)
Christopher Metzler, Noel Freeman, Fred Bruner
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (SG), Gary Anaya (C)
Joseph Spurlock, Ned Garlock
 
13:33Illinois-ChicagoRobert Thomas misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block but he's hacked by Charles Williams - foul #1 on Charles Williams, team foul #48-10
SubsMercer
Phillip Leland (SF), Brian Helle (PF)
Charles Williams, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago 
13:33Illinois-ChicagoRobert Thomas makes the 1st free throw8-11
13:33Illinois-ChicagoRobert Thomas misses the 2nd free throw8-11
13:33MercerThe rebound goes to Phillip Leland8-11
13:09MercerBrian Helle hits a wide open shot in the lane on a great pass from David Whitney10-11
12:54Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner10-11
12:53MercerBrian Helle grabs the defensive rebound10-11
12:49MercerMike Miller steps in front of the David Whitney pass in the backcourt10-11
12:39Illinois-ChicagoBrian Helle steps in front of the Joe Snow pass10-11
12:21MercerBrian Helle clanks a shot from the baseline but the foul's on Joe Snow - foul #1 on Joe Snow, team foul #210-11
SubsMercer
Charles Williams (SG), Noel Freeman (SF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
Eric Burcham, Phillip Leland, Edward Smiley
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Scott Carlisle (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Brandon Burns (SF), Brian Luck (PF), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Robert Thomas, Frank Spurrier, Joe Snow, Gary Anaya
 
12:21MercerBrian Helle makes the 1st free throw11-11
12:21MercerBrian Helle makes the 2nd free throw12-11
12:09Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck's layup is rejected by Ronnie Lawrence12-11
12:07Illinois-ChicagoMichael Wagner pulls down the offensive rebound12-11
12:02Illinois-ChicagoBrian Helle denies the turnaround by Michael Wagner12-11
12:01MercerRonnie Lawrence grabs the board12-11
LineupMercer
 PG - David Whitney (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Williams (fresh)
 SF - Noel Freeman (fresh)
 PF - Brian Helle (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Ronnie Lawrence (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Scott Carlisle (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brandon Burns (fresh)
 PF - Brian Luck (fresh)
 C - Michael Wagner (fresh)
 
11:42MercerCharles Williams is fouled on the floor by Joseph Spurlock - foul #1 on Joseph Spurlock, team foul #312-11
SubsMercer
Ken Craft (PG), Fred Bruner (PF)
David Whitney, Brian Helle
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago 
11:33MercerCharles Williams buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Noel Freeman15-11
11:11Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle misses the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Ronnie Lawrence - foul #1 on Ronnie Lawrence, team foul #515-11
SubsMercer
Danny Hayden (C)
Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Joe Snow (PF)
Joseph Spurlock, Brian Luck
 
11:11Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle makes the 1st free throw15-12
11:11Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle makes the 2nd free throw15-13
10:46MercerKen Craft clanks a fadeaway from the left wing15-13
10:45MercerFred Bruner tips it back up and in17-13
10:39Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller can't connect on a 3 from the right wing17-13
10:38Illinois-ChicagoMichael Wagner snags the offensive board17-13
10:28Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Scott Carlisle17-16
10:08MercerCharles Williams comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away17-16
10:07Illinois-ChicagoMichael Wagner gets the rebound17-16
09:52Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller scores on a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Brandon Burns17-19
09:31MercerDanny Hayden misses the lay-in17-19
09:29Illinois-ChicagoBrandon Burns grabs the board17-19
09:25Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller loses the dribble to Noel Freeman17-19
09:22MercerNoel Freeman misses the lay-in17-19
09:20Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle pulls down the rebound17-19
09:02Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner17-19
09:00MercerThe rebound goes to Danny Hayden17-19
08:44MercerKen Craft's pass is off the mark and out of bounds17-19
SubsMercer
David Whitney (PG), Eric Burcham (SG), Brian Helle (SF), Edward Smiley (PF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
Ken Craft, Charles Williams, Noel Freeman, Fred Bruner, Danny Hayden
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Frank Spurrier (SF), Ned Garlock (PF), Gary Anaya (C)
Mike Miller, Scott Carlisle, Brandon Burns, Joe Snow, Michael Wagner
 
08:30Illinois-ChicagoEdward Smiley denies the turnaround by Joseph Spurlock17-19
08:29Illinois-ChicagoRobert Thomas can't tip it in17-19
08:28MercerThe rebound goes to David Whitney17-19
08:09MercerEdward Smiley hits a runner from close range19-19
07:51Illinois-ChicagoGary Anaya misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane19-19
07:50MercerDavid Whitney snags the defensive board19-19
LineupMercer
 PG - David Whitney (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Eric Burcham (fresh)
 SF - Brian Helle (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Edward Smiley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ronnie Lawrence (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frank Spurrier (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ned Garlock (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Gary Anaya (fresh)
 
07:31MercerEdward Smiley connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Brian Helle22-19
07:23Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock travels with the ball22-19
SubsMercer
Phillip Leland (SF)
Brian Helle
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Brian Luck (PF)
Ned Garlock
 
07:02MercerDavid Whitney clanks a floater from the left side22-19
07:00MercerThe offensive rebound goes to Phillip Leland22-19
06:51MercerPhillip Leland is open and buries a floater from the left wing on a great pass from Eric Burcham24-19
06:42Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner24-19
06:41MercerDavid Whitney snags the defensive board24-19
06:30MercerPhillip Leland misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane24-19
06:28MercerRonnie Lawrence pulls down the offensive rebound24-19
06:18MercerGary Anaya is called for the reach on Edward Smiley - foul #1 on Gary Anaya, team foul #424-19
SubsMercer
Charles Williams (SG), Fred Bruner (PF), Danny Hayden (C)
Eric Burcham, Edward Smiley, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Brandon Burns (SF), Ned Garlock (C)
Robert Thomas, Frank Spurrier, Gary Anaya
 
06:05MercerBrian Luck is called for the reach on David Whitney - foul #1 on Brian Luck, team foul #524-19
SubsMercer
Brian Helle (C)
Danny Hayden
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Gary Anaya (C)
Brian Luck
 
05:50MercerDavid Whitney misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing24-19
05:49MercerFred Bruner grabs the offensive board24-19
05:34MercerFred Bruner is hacked by Ned Garlock - foul #1 on Ned Garlock, team foul #624-19
SubsMercer
Ken Craft (PG), Noel Freeman (SF), Danny Hayden (C)
David Whitney, Phillip Leland, Fred Bruner
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Frank Spurrier (SF), Joe Snow (PF)
Joseph Spurlock, Gary Anaya
 
05:24MercerDanny Hayden's pass is intercepted by Brandon Burns24-19
05:14Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier clanks a fadeaway from close range24-19
05:12Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier misses the tip24-19
05:10Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow grabs the offensive board24-19
04:59Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier is hacked by Charles Williams - foul #2 on Charles Williams, team foul #624-19
SubsMercer
David Whitney (SG), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
Charles Williams, Brian Helle
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (SG)
Brandon Burns
 
04:48Illinois-ChicagoKen Craft is called for the reach on Ned Garlock - foul #1 on Ken Craft, team foul #724-19
04:48Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock makes the 1st free throw24-20
04:48Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock makes the 2nd free throw24-21
04:29MercerNoel Freeman scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing27-21
04:07Illinois-ChicagoRobert Thomas is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Robert Thomas, team foul #727-21
SubsMercer
Eric Burcham (PG), Fred Bruner (PF), Edward Smiley (C)
Ken Craft, Danny Hayden, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Scott Carlisle (SG), Brandon Burns (SF), Brian Luck (PF), Gary Anaya (C)
Robert Thomas, Frank Spurrier, Joe Snow, Ned Garlock
 
03:53MercerEric Burcham can't connect on a shot from the free throw line27-21
03:52MercerFred Bruner hits the follow up shot29-21
LineupMercer
 PG - Eric Burcham (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Whitney (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Noel Freeman (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Fred Bruner (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Edward Smiley (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Mike Miller (tiring) 3 pts.
 SG - Scott Carlisle (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brandon Burns (fresh)
 PF - Brian Luck (fresh)
 C - Gary Anaya (fairly fresh)
 
03:23Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck dunks the ball and he's hacked by David Whitney - foul #1 on David Whitney, team foul #829-23
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), Brian Helle (SF)
David Whitney, Noel Freeman
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Joseph Spurlock (SG), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Gary Anaya
 
03:23Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck makes the free throw29-24
03:04MercerChristopher Metzler clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Scott Carlisle - foul #1 on Scott Carlisle, team foul #829-24
SubsMercer
Charles Williams (SG), Phillip Leland (SF)
Eric Burcham, Edward Smiley
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (PG), Frank Spurrier (SF), Joe Snow (PF)
Scott Carlisle, Brandon Burns, Brian Luck
 
03:04MercerChristopher Metzler makes the 1st free throw30-24
03:04MercerChristopher Metzler misses the 2nd free throw30-24
03:04Illinois-ChicagoMichael Wagner pulls down the rebound30-24
02:38Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow connects on the 3 from the left corner30-27
02:17MercerCharles Williams scores on a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Christopher Metzler and he's hacked by Frank Spurrier - foul #1 on Frank Spurrier, team foul #932-27
SubsMercer
Danny Hayden (PF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
Fred Bruner, Brian Helle
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Ned Garlock (PF), Gary Anaya (C)
Joseph Spurlock, Joe Snow, Michael Wagner
 
02:17MercerCharles Williams makes the free throw33-27
02:06Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock connects on the jump hook from close range on a great pass from Mike Miller33-29
01:50MercerRonnie Lawrence banks in the layup35-29
01:37Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier's pass is off the mark and out of bounds35-29
SubsMercer
Eric Burcham (PG), Ken Craft (SG), Edward Smiley (PF)
Christopher Metzler, Charles Williams, Danny Hayden
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Scott Carlisle (SG), Brandon Burns (SF), Brian Luck (PF)
Robert Thomas, Frank Spurrier, Ned Garlock
 
01:34MercerPhillip Leland's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt35-29
01:16Illinois-ChicagoBrandon Burns is fouled on the floor by Phillip Leland - foul #2 on Phillip Leland, team foul #935-29
SubsMercer
David Whitney (SF)
Phillip Leland
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago 
01:16Illinois-ChicagoBrandon Burns makes the 1st free throw35-30
01:16Illinois-ChicagoBrandon Burns misses the 2nd free throw35-30
01:16MercerRonnie Lawrence grabs the board35-30
01:13MercerKen Craft is fouled in the backcourt by Scott Carlisle - foul #2 on Scott Carlisle, team foul #1035-30
01:13MercerKen Craft misses the 1st free throw35-30
01:13MercerKen Craft makes the 2nd free throw36-30
00:51Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller double dribbles36-30
SubsMercer
Brian Helle (SF)
Ken Craft
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Joseph Spurlock (SG), Joe Snow (PF), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Brian Luck, Gary Anaya
 
00:35MercerBrian Helle is hacked by Brandon Burns - foul #1 on Brandon Burns, team foul #1136-30
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), Fred Bruner (PF)
Edward Smiley, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (PG)
Scott Carlisle
 
00:35MercerBrian Helle misses the 1st free throw36-30
00:35MercerBrian Helle makes the 2nd free throw37-30
00:16Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side37-30
00:14Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow misses the tip37-30
00:12MercerChristopher Metzler gets the rebound37-30
00:02MercerJoseph Spurlock is called for the reach on Eric Burcham - foul #2 on Joseph Spurlock, team foul #1237-30
SubsMercer
Noel Freeman (SF)
David Whitney
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Ned Garlock (C)
Robert Thomas, Michael Wagner
 
00:02MercerEric Burcham makes the 1st free throw38-30
00:02MercerEric Burcham makes the 2nd free throw39-30
00:00Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock misses badly on a fullcourt shot39-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMercer
 PG - Christopher Metzler (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Williams (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Noel Freeman (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Fred Bruner (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ronnie Lawrence (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Mike Miller (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frank Spurrier (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joe Snow (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Gary Anaya (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier inbounds the ball39-30
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:52Illinois-ChicagoGary Anaya blows the layup39-30
19:51MercerThe rebound goes to Fred Bruner39-30
19:49MercerCharles Williams is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #3 on Charles Williams, team foul #139-30
SubsMercer
David Whitney (SG)
Charles Williams
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago 
19:44Illinois-ChicagoChristopher Metzler steals it from Gary Anaya39-30
19:20MercerFred Bruner drills a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Christopher Metzler41-30
19:00Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner41-33
18:49MercerFred Bruner connects on the open fadeaway from the right block set up by Christopher Metzler43-33
18:33Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing43-33
18:31MercerNoel Freeman grabs the defensive rebound43-33
18:24MercerRonnie Lawrence lays it up and in on a nice dish by David Whitney45-33
18:15Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line45-33
18:13MercerThe rebound goes to Fred Bruner45-33
18:11MercerJoseph Spurlock steps in front of the Fred Bruner pass in the backcourt45-33
17:54Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner45-33
17:52MercerRonnie Lawrence pulls down the rebound45-33
17:33MercerGary Anaya is called for the reach on Ronnie Lawrence - foul #2 on Gary Anaya, team foul #145-33
SubsMercer
Eric Burcham (PG), Ken Craft (SG), Phillip Leland (SF), Brian Helle (PF), Edward Smiley (C)
Christopher Metzler, David Whitney, Noel Freeman, Fred Bruner, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (PG), Scott Carlisle (SG), Ned Garlock (SF), Brian Luck (PF), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Joseph Spurlock, Frank Spurrier, Joe Snow, Gary Anaya
 
17:15MercerEdward Smiley lays it in on a great pass from Ken Craft47-33
16:59Illinois-ChicagoPhillip Leland takes the ball from Brian Luck47-33
16:33MercerBrian Helle connects on the open shot in the lane on a nice dish by Eric Burcham49-33
16:22Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock makes the jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Robert Thomas49-35
16:20MercerEdward Smiley is hacked by Ned Garlock in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ned Garlock, team foul #249-35
SubsMercer
David Whitney (PG)
Ken Craft
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Brandon Burns (SF), Joe Snow (PF)
Brian Luck, Michael Wagner
 
16:08MercerDavid Whitney's pass is off the mark and out of bounds49-35
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), Danny Hayden (C)
Phillip Leland, Brian Helle
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Gary Anaya (C)
Robert Thomas, Scott Carlisle, Ned Garlock
 
15:53Illinois-ChicagoEric Burcham takes the ball from Brandon Burns49-35
LineupMercer
 PG - Christopher Metzler (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Eric Burcham (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Whitney (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Edward Smiley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Danny Hayden (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Mike Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Brandon Burns (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Joe Snow (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Gary Anaya (fairly fresh)
 
15:38MercerEdward Smiley blows the wide open dunk49-35
15:37Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to Brandon Burns49-35
15:20Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Mike Miller49-38
15:05MercerDanny Hayden buries a runner from the right block set up by Eric Burcham51-38
14:42Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing51-38
14:40Illinois-ChicagoGary Anaya gets the offensive rebound51-38
14:28Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow misses the easy layup51-38
14:27MercerThe rebound goes to Edward Smiley51-38
14:09MercerDavid Whitney is open but misses the lay-in51-38
14:07MercerEdward Smiley misses the tip51-38
14:06MercerChristopher Metzler gets the offensive rebound51-38
13:51MercerEdward Smiley makes the floater from the right side on a great pass from Christopher Metzler53-38
13:41Illinois-ChicagoDanny Hayden denies the turnaround by Joe Snow53-38
13:39MercerDavid Whitney grabs the defensive rebound53-38
13:34MercerDavid Whitney comes up short on the floater from the right block53-38
13:33Illinois-ChicagoBrandon Burns snags the defensive board53-38
13:29Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller is fouled on the floor by Christopher Metzler - foul #3 on Christopher Metzler, team foul #253-38
SubsMercer
Ken Craft (PG), Charles Williams (SG), Noel Freeman (SF), Fred Bruner (PF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
Christopher Metzler, Eric Burcham, David Whitney, Edward Smiley, Danny Hayden
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (PG), Scott Carlisle (SG), Frank Spurrier (SF), Ned Garlock (PF), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Joseph Spurlock, Brandon Burns, Joe Snow, Gary Anaya
 
13:17Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner53-38
13:15MercerCharles Williams grabs the defensive rebound53-38
13:09MercerScott Carlisle steals the ball from Noel Freeman53-38
13:04Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Ned Garlock53-41
13:01MercerKen Craft is hacked by Frank Spurrier in the backcourt - foul #2 on Frank Spurrier, team foul #353-41
12:48MercerFred Bruner is hacked by Frank Spurrier - foul #3 on Frank Spurrier, team foul #453-41
12:36MercerFred Bruner double dribbles53-41
12:25Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock can't finish the layup53-41
12:23MercerCharles Williams gets the rebound53-41
12:10MercerKen Craft misses the wide open jumper from the left block53-41
12:08Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier snags the defensive board53-41
11:50Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing53-41
11:48MercerRonnie Lawrence grabs the defensive rebound53-41
LineupMercer
 PG - Ken Craft (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Noel Freeman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Fred Bruner (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Ronnie Lawrence (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Robert Thomas (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Scott Carlisle (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Frank Spurrier (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Ned Garlock (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 C - Michael Wagner (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
11:44MercerRobert Thomas is called for the reach on Charles Williams in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Thomas, team foul #553-41
SubsMercer
David Whitney (PG), Phillip Leland (SF), Brian Helle (PF)
Ken Craft, Noel Freeman, Fred Bruner
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Brian Luck (PF)
Scott Carlisle, Michael Wagner
 
11:39MercerCharles Williams hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane53-41
11:37Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck snags the defensive board53-41
11:20Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller is hacked by Ronnie Lawrence - foul #2 on Ronnie Lawrence, team foul #353-41
SubsMercer 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Brandon Burns (SG)
Robert Thomas
 
11:02Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner53-41
11:00MercerRonnie Lawrence gets the rebound53-41
10:58MercerDavid Whitney is fouled in the backcourt by Mike Miller - foul #1 on Mike Miller, team foul #653-41
SubsMercer
Danny Hayden (C)
Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Joseph Spurlock (SG)
Frank Spurrier
 
10:40MercerBrian Helle is by himself and knocks in the turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Charles Williams55-41
10:21Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock clanks a fadeaway in the paint but the foul's on Danny Hayden - foul #1 on Danny Hayden, team foul #455-41
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), Noel Freeman (SF), Fred Bruner (PF)
David Whitney, Phillip Leland, Brian Helle
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (SG), Joe Snow (PF)
Joseph Spurlock, Brian Luck
 
10:21Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock makes the 1st free throw55-42
10:21Illinois-ChicagoNed Garlock makes the 2nd free throw55-43
10:19MercerNoel Freeman is whistled for a carry in the backcourt55-43
SubsMercer 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Gary Anaya (C)
Ned Garlock
 
10:07Illinois-ChicagoRobert Thomas misses the 3pt jumper from straight away55-43
10:06MercerThe rebound goes to Danny Hayden55-43
09:47MercerFred Bruner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds55-43
SubsMercer
Ken Craft (SG), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
Charles Williams, Danny Hayden
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Scott Carlisle (PG), Frank Spurrier (SF)
Mike Miller, Brandon Burns
 
09:29Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow connects on the fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Robert Thomas and the foul's on Fred Bruner - foul #1 on Fred Bruner, team foul #555-45
SubsMercer
Eric Burcham (PG)
Christopher Metzler
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Michael Wagner (C)
Gary Anaya
 
09:29Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow misses the free throw55-45
09:29MercerFred Bruner gets the rebound55-45
09:17MercerNoel Freeman misses the easy layup55-45
09:15MercerThe offensive rebound goes to Fred Bruner55-45
08:57MercerNoel Freeman misses badly on the uncontested floater from just outside the lane55-45
08:56Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle grabs the board55-45
08:43Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Robert Thomas55-48
08:27MercerFred Bruner can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway from the left block55-48
08:26MercerRonnie Lawrence grabs the offensive board55-48
08:13MercerKen Craft drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing58-48
07:53Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket but he's hacked by Fred Bruner - foul #2 on Fred Bruner, team foul #658-48
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), David Whitney (SG), Phillip Leland (SF), Brian Helle (PF), Edward Smiley (C)
Eric Burcham, Ken Craft, Noel Freeman, Fred Bruner, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Brandon Burns (SG), Brian Luck (PF), Ned Garlock (C)
Scott Carlisle, Robert Thomas, Joe Snow, Michael Wagner
 
07:53Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier makes the 1st free throw58-49
07:53Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier makes the 2nd free throw58-50
07:34MercerEdward Smiley comes up short on the jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Frank Spurrier - foul #4 on Frank Spurrier, team foul #758-50
SubsMercer 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Joseph Spurlock (SG)
Frank Spurrier
 
07:34MercerEdward Smiley makes the 1st free throw59-50
07:34MercerEdward Smiley makes the 2nd free throw60-50
LineupMercer
 PG - Christopher Metzler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Whitney (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Phillip Leland (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Edward Smiley (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Brian Helle (fresh) 9 pts.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Mike Miller (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Brandon Burns (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Brian Luck (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Ned Garlock (fairly fresh) 11 pts.
 
07:24Illinois-ChicagoPhillip Leland steals it from Brian Luck60-50
07:09MercerChristopher Metzler is called for traveling60-50
06:43Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Joseph Spurlock60-53
06:31MercerPhillip Leland hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away but he's fouled by Brandon Burns - foul #2 on Brandon Burns, team foul #860-53
SubsMercer
Charles Williams (SG)
Christopher Metzler
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Gary Anaya (C)
Brian Luck
 
06:31MercerPhillip Leland misses the 1st free throw60-53
06:31MercerPhillip Leland misses the 2nd free throw60-53
06:31MercerPhillip Leland misses the 3rd free throw60-53
06:31Illinois-ChicagoGary Anaya pulls down the rebound60-53
06:12Illinois-ChicagoGary Anaya drills a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Joseph Spurlock60-55
05:50MercerBrian Helle throws a bad pass out of bounds60-55
SubsMercer
Eric Burcham (PG), Noel Freeman (SF), Danny Hayden (PF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
David Whitney, Phillip Leland, Brian Helle, Edward Smiley
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Frank Spurrier (SF), Joe Snow (PF)
Brandon Burns, Ned Garlock
 
05:33Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Joseph Spurlock and he's fouled by Ronnie Lawrence - foul #3 on Ronnie Lawrence, team foul #760-57
SubsMercer 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Robert Thomas (SG)
Joseph Spurlock
 
05:33Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller makes the free throw60-58
05:19MercerCharles Williams is open and buries a jumpshot from the right side set up by Eric Burcham62-58
05:04Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller buries a 3 from the left wing62-61
04:37MercerEric Burcham hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing62-61
04:35MercerThe offensive rebound goes to Danny Hayden62-61
04:15MercerNoel Freeman misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner62-61
04:13MercerEric Burcham snags the offensive board62-61
03:54MercerCharles Williams throws a bad pass out of bounds62-61
03:54Illinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-61
SubsMercer
Christopher Metzler (PG), David Whitney (SG), Brian Helle (SF), Fred Bruner (PF), Edward Smiley (C)
Eric Burcham, Charles Williams, Noel Freeman, Danny Hayden, Ronnie Lawrence
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Scott Carlisle (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Brandon Burns (SF), Brian Luck (PF), Michael Wagner (C)
Mike Miller, Robert Thomas, Frank Spurrier, Joe Snow, Gary Anaya
 
03:32Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck hits a driving attempt from close range62-63
LineupMercer
 PG - Christopher Metzler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Whitney (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Brian Helle (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Fred Bruner (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Edward Smiley (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Scott Carlisle (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Spurlock (tiring) 6 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Brandon Burns (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Brian Luck (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Michael Wagner (fresh) 4 reb.
 
03:22MercerBrian Helle comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing62-63
03:21Illinois-ChicagoScott Carlisle grabs the defensive rebound62-63
02:59Illinois-ChicagoBrian Luck misses the lay-in62-63
02:58MercerFred Bruner snags the defensive board62-63
02:58MercerMercer calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-63
SubsMercer
Charles Williams (SG), Noel Freeman (SF), Ronnie Lawrence (C)
David Whitney, Brian Helle, Edward Smiley
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Ned Garlock (SF)
Joseph Spurlock
 
02:30MercerCharles Williams hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Christopher Metzler65-63
02:10Illinois-ChicagoBrandon Burns misses the 3pt shot from the left wing65-63
02:08MercerRonnie Lawrence gets the rebound65-63
01:56MercerRonnie Lawrence is denied on a layup by Michael Wagner65-63
01:54MercerRonnie Lawrence snags the offensive board65-63
01:33MercerNoel Freeman misses long on an open 3pt attempt from straight away65-63
01:32MercerFred Bruner pulls down the offensive rebound65-63
01:11MercerNoel Freeman is open and buries a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Ronnie Lawrence68-63
01:11Illinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)68-63
SubsMercer 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Miller (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Frank Spurrier (SF), Joe Snow (PF), Gary Anaya (C)
Scott Carlisle, Brandon Burns, Ned Garlock, Brian Luck, Michael Wagner
 
00:57Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier lays it up and in68-65
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
00:35MercerThe jump hook by Noel Freeman is blocked by Joe Snow68-65
00:33Illinois-ChicagoJoe Snow grabs the defensive rebound68-65
00:26Illinois-ChicagoJoseph Spurlock misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing68-65
00:24Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier grabs the offensive board68-65
00:15Illinois-ChicagoA charge is called on Joseph Spurlock - foul #3 on Joseph Spurlock, team foul #968-65
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:13MercerChristopher Metzler is hacked by Mike Miller in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mike Miller, team foul #1068-65
00:13MercerChristopher Metzler makes the 1st free throw69-65
00:13MercerChristopher Metzler makes the 2nd free throw70-65
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:06Illinois-ChicagoMike Miller misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner70-65
00:05MercerNoel Freeman gets the rebound70-65
00:02MercerNoel Freeman is hacked by Joseph Spurlock in the backcourt - foul #4 on Joseph Spurlock, team foul #1170-65
00:02MercerNoel Freeman misses the 1st free throw70-65
00:02MercerNoel Freeman makes the 2nd free throw71-65
00:00Illinois-ChicagoFrank Spurrier misses the halfcourt shot71-65