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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
1/14/2026
64
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 34 30 64
Illinois State 45 37 82
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Tarango 23 1-1 0-0 0-2 3 9 0 0 0 0 1 2
pfGlen Lawson 20 2-3 0-0 2-3 1 5 0 1 0 1 1 6
sfJonathan Wilkinson 23 4-7 0-0 3-4 2 5 2 2 1 0 4 11
sgJoel Dunton 28 6-11 2-3 1-3 0 0 5 2 1 0 2 15
pgDavid Theriault 21 2-7 1-2 1-3 0 2 5 2 1 0 2 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgWesley Biondo 19 3-9 2-5 0-0 1 3 2 3 1 0 1 8
pfJohn Byfield 17 2-4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
sfMichael Branam 16 1-3 0-1 0-0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2
sgRick Davis 13 2-3 0-0 2-4 1 1 1 1 1 0 3 6
sgVictor Gift 13 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 4 0 0 0 4
sfHerbert Deblois 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
pgWilliam Palmer 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 25-51 5-11 9-19 10 32 16 16 6 2 17 64
Percentages   .490 .455 .474                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cKurtis Brown 20 4-9 1-4 2-4 2 5 0 0 0 2 1 11
pfRussell Macgregor 19 3-6 1-2 0-1 0 5 2 1 0 1 1 7
sfTravis Diemer 23 6-11 3-5 3-3 1 3 2 2 0 0 1 18
sgTravis Bast 18 3-5 1-3 1-2 1 1 2 0 1 0 2 8
pgEric Cantor 22 1-2 1-1 1-2 0 1 6 1 1 0 2 4
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgAlbert McRea 18 2-3 1-1 3-4 1 3 5 2 1 0 0 8
cSteven Glynn 17 3-4 0-0 1-1 3 7 1 1 0 0 0 7
sgPeter Hartmann 16 1-2 1-2 1-2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 4
pfLonnie Jang 16 3-4 0-0 1-1 0 1 2 2 0 1 5 7
sfJoseph Smith 13 2-5 2-4 0-0 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 6
pgGerald Suggs 10 1-4 0-2 0-0 1 2 1 1 0 0 3 2
sfJohn Johnson 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 3 1 0 1 0 2 0
Totals 200 29-56 11-24 13-20 10 33 25 13 5 4 18 82
Percentages   .518 .458 .650                

WKU
34
12-24
3-6
7-13
3
15
7
5
2
0
6
16
7
2
3
13
30
13-27
2-5
2-6
7
17
9
11
4
2
11
12
7
6
7
11
64
25-51
5-11
9-19
10
32
16
16
6
2
17
28
14
8
10
24
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
ISU
45
17-34
9-19
2-4
6
20
15
5
2
3
12
14
9
7
3
19
37
12-22
2-5
11-16
4
13
10
8
3
1
6
14
16
4
0
15
82
29-56
11-24
13-20
10
33
25
13
5
4
18
28
25
11
3
34
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Travis Diemer Illinois State
18 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh)
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh)
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh)
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh)
 C - John Tarango (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh)
 SG - Travis Bast (fresh)
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh)
 PF - Russell Macgregor (fresh)
 C - Kurtis Brown (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateKurtis Brown wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:41Illinois StateRussell Macgregor hits a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Eric Cantor0-2
19:28Western KentuckyGlen Lawson knocks in the fadeaway from the right block set up by Jonathan Wilkinson and the foul's on Russell Macgregor - foul #1 on Russell Macgregor, team foul #12-2
19:28Western KentuckyGlen Lawson misses the free throw2-2
19:28Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Russell Macgregor2-2
19:08Illinois StateTravis Diemer makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Eric Cantor2-5
19:03Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is hacked by Eric Cantor in the backcourt - foul #1 on Eric Cantor, team foul #22-5
18:51Western KentuckyGlen Lawson banks in the layup set up by David Theriault4-5
18:37Illinois StateRussell Macgregor misses the jump hook from the right block4-5
18:35Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound4-5
18:22Western KentuckyDavid Theriault buries a floater in the paint on a nice dish by Jonathan Wilkinson6-5
18:10Illinois StateKurtis Brown can't connect on a floater from the right block6-5
18:08Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound6-5
17:48Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is fouled on the floor by Travis Bast - foul #1 on Travis Bast, team foul #36-5
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SF), Michael Branam (PF), John Byfield (C)
Jonathan Wilkinson, Glen Lawson, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Albert McRea (PG), Peter Hartmann (SG), Joseph Smith (SF), Steven Glynn (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Eric Cantor, Travis Bast, Travis Diemer, Russell Macgregor, Kurtis Brown
 
17:34Western KentuckyJoel Dunton makes the wide open driving attempt from close range8-5
17:27Illinois StateJoseph Smith scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Lonnie Jang8-8
17:14Western KentuckyMichael Branam throws it down set up by David Theriault10-8
17:10Illinois StateDavid Theriault is called for the reach on Albert McRea in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Theriault, team foul #110-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Victor Gift (SF)
David Theriault, Joel Dunton
 
SubsIllinois State 
16:49Illinois StateLonnie Jang is called for 5 seconds10-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jonathan Wilkinson (SF)
Rick Davis
 
SubsIllinois State
Travis Diemer (SF)
Joseph Smith
 
16:47Western KentuckyWesley Biondo is whistled for a carry in the backcourt10-8
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Kurtis Brown (C)
Lonnie Jang
 
16:36Illinois StatePeter Hartmann makes the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Albert McRea10-11
16:14Western KentuckyThe short jumper by John Byfield is denied by Kurtis Brown10-11
16:13Illinois StateKurtis Brown snags the defensive board10-11
15:53Illinois StateKurtis Brown clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner10-11
15:52Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson pulls down the rebound10-11
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Wesley Biondo (fresh)
 SG - Victor Gift (fresh)
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh)
 PF - Michael Branam (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Byfield (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Albert McRea (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Peter Hartmann (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Steven Glynn (fairly fresh)
 C - Kurtis Brown (fairly fresh)
 
15:34Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson can't connect on a turnaround in the paint10-11
15:32Western KentuckyWesley Biondo grabs the offensive rebound10-11
15:23Western KentuckyWesley Biondo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away10-11
15:21Western KentuckyVictor Gift snags the offensive board10-11
15:04Western KentuckyWesley Biondo can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner10-11
15:02Illinois StateTravis Diemer grabs the defensive rebound10-11
14:57Illinois StateTravis Diemer throws a bad pass out of bounds10-11
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Joel Dunton (SG), Glen Lawson (PF), John Tarango (C)
Wesley Biondo, Victor Gift, Michael Branam, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Bast (SG), Joseph Smith (SF), Russell Macgregor (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Albert McRea, Peter Hartmann, Travis Diemer, Steven Glynn, Kurtis Brown
 
14:48Western KentuckyJoel Dunton buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by David Theriault13-11
14:27Illinois StateTravis Bast is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Wilkinson - foul #1 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #213-11
14:10Illinois StateTravis Bast hits a fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Eric Cantor13-13
13:51Western KentuckyJoel Dunton makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing16-13
13:38Illinois StateTravis Bast misses the floater from the right wing but the foul's on David Theriault - foul #2 on David Theriault, team foul #316-13
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG)
David Theriault
 
SubsIllinois State
Travis Diemer (SF)
Joseph Smith
 
13:38Illinois StateTravis Bast makes the 1st free throw16-14
13:38Illinois StateTravis Bast misses the 2nd free throw16-14
13:38Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound16-14
13:22Western KentuckyRick Davis buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Joel Dunton18-14
12:57Illinois StateEric Cantor is hacked by Rick Davis - foul #1 on Rick Davis, team foul #418-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SF), Herbert Deblois (PF)
Jonathan Wilkinson, Glen Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), John Johnson (PF), Kurtis Brown (C)
Eric Cantor, Russell Macgregor, Lonnie Jang
 
12:39Illinois StateKurtis Brown clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing18-14
12:38Illinois StateJohn Johnson snags the offensive board18-14
12:29Illinois StateTravis Diemer can't connect on a jump hook near the basket18-14
12:28Illinois StateTravis Diemer grabs the offensive board18-14
12:19Illinois StateTravis Diemer hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Travis Bast18-17
12:05Western KentuckyWesley Biondo hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block18-17
12:04Illinois StateGerald Suggs gets the rebound18-17
11:59Illinois StateRick Davis picks off the pass by Gerald Suggs18-17
11:36Western KentuckyRick Davis can't connect on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Gerald Suggs - foul #1 on Gerald Suggs, team foul #418-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SF), Michael Branam (PF), John Byfield (C)
Joel Dunton, Herbert Deblois, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Albert McRea (SG), Joseph Smith (SF), Russell Macgregor (PF)
Gerald Suggs, Travis Bast, Travis Diemer, John Johnson
 
11:36Western KentuckyRick Davis makes the 1st free throw19-17
11:36Western KentuckyRick Davis makes the 2nd free throw20-17
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Rick Davis (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Wesley Biondo (fresh)
 SF - Victor Gift (fresh)
 PF - Michael Branam (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Byfield (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Albert McRea (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Joseph Smith (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Russell Macgregor (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Kurtis Brown (fairly fresh)
 
11:17Illinois StateJoseph Smith misses badly on a 3 from the left corner20-17
11:15Illinois StateKurtis Brown snags the offensive board20-17
11:01Illinois StateKurtis Brown hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane20-17
11:00Western KentuckyMichael Branam snags the defensive board20-17
10:50Western KentuckyRick Davis misses short on a shot from the left wing20-17
10:49Illinois StateAlbert McRea snags the defensive board20-17
10:33Illinois StateAlbert McRea misses long on a floater from the left side20-17
10:32Western KentuckyMichael Branam grabs the board20-17
10:14Western KentuckyVictor Gift is denied on a layup by Kurtis Brown20-17
10:13Western KentuckyRick Davis grabs the offensive rebound20-17
09:51Western KentuckyVictor Gift lays it in uncontested22-17
09:35Illinois StateJoseph Smith connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Albert McRea22-20
09:30Western KentuckyEric Cantor takes the ball from Wesley Biondo in the backcourt22-20
09:17Illinois StateKurtis Brown knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Eric Cantor22-23
09:07Western KentuckyVictor Gift is open and scores on a fadeaway from close range24-23
09:00Illinois StateEric Cantor hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Russell Macgregor24-26
08:44Western KentuckyRussell Macgregor blocks the short jumper by Michael Branam24-26
08:43Illinois StateAlbert McRea grabs the defensive rebound24-26
08:39Illinois StateJoseph Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away24-26
08:37Illinois StateKurtis Brown hits the follow up shot24-28
08:24Western KentuckyJohn Byfield misses badly on a fadeaway in the paint24-28
08:23Illinois StateRussell Macgregor gets the rebound24-28
08:02Illinois StateAlbert McRea knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Russell Macgregor24-31
07:57Western KentuckyWesley Biondo connects on the open 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Rick Davis27-31
07:46Illinois StateJohn Byfield picks off the pass by Joseph Smith27-31
07:44Western KentuckyRick Davis is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Smith - foul #1 on Joseph Smith, team foul #527-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Palmer (PG), Joel Dunton (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), Glen Lawson (PF), John Tarango (C)
Rick Davis, Wesley Biondo, Victor Gift, Michael Branam, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Hartmann (PG), Travis Bast (SG), Travis Diemer (SF), Steven Glynn (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Eric Cantor, Albert McRea, Joseph Smith, Russell Macgregor, Kurtis Brown
 
07:32Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson banks in the layup29-31
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - William Palmer (fresh)
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Peter Hartmann (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Travis Bast (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Steven Glynn (fresh)
 C - Lonnie Jang (fresh)
 
07:12Illinois StateTravis Diemer misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing29-31
07:11Western KentuckyGlen Lawson pulls down the rebound29-31
06:47Western KentuckyTravis Diemer is called for the reach on Jonathan Wilkinson - foul #1 on Travis Diemer, team foul #629-31
06:25Western KentuckyJoel Dunton can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing29-31
06:24Illinois StateTravis Diemer gets the rebound29-31
06:18Illinois StatePeter Hartmann clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away29-31
06:17Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson grabs the defensive rebound29-31
06:06Western KentuckyGlen Lawson is whistled for traveling29-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (PG), Herbert Deblois (PF)
William Palmer, Glen Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), John Johnson (PF), Kurtis Brown (C)
Peter Hartmann, Steven Glynn, Lonnie Jang
 
05:46Illinois StateTravis Bast scores on a 3 from the left wing set up by John Johnson29-34
05:25Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is hacked by John Johnson - foul #1 on John Johnson, team foul #729-34
05:25Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 1st free throw30-34
05:25Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 2nd free throw31-34
04:57Illinois StateTravis Diemer misses the lay-in31-34
04:55Western KentuckyWesley Biondo snags the defensive board31-34
04:53Western KentuckyTravis Bast picks off the pass by Wesley Biondo in the backcourt31-34
04:38Illinois StateGerald Suggs misses long on a 3 from straight away31-34
04:36Illinois StateTravis Bast gets the offensive rebound31-34
04:23Illinois StateTravis Bast comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing31-34
04:22Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson snags the defensive board31-34
04:17Western KentuckyJoel Dunton is fouled in the backcourt by Kurtis Brown - foul #1 on Kurtis Brown, team foul #831-34
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Palmer (PG), Glen Lawson (PF), John Byfield (C)
Wesley Biondo, Herbert Deblois, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Albert McRea (SG), Peter Hartmann (SF), Steven Glynn (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Gerald Suggs, Travis Bast, Travis Diemer, John Johnson, Kurtis Brown
 
04:17Western KentuckyJoel Dunton misses the 1st free throw31-34
04:17Illinois StateSteven Glynn gets the rebound31-34
03:57Illinois StateLonnie Jang misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane31-34
03:55Western KentuckyWilliam Palmer gets the rebound31-34
03:53Western KentuckyJoel Dunton is called for traveling in the backcourt31-34
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG)
William Palmer
 
SubsIllinois State 
03:38Illinois StateAlbert McRea is whistled for a carry31-34
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SF)
Jonathan Wilkinson
 
SubsIllinois State
Russell Macgregor (PF)
Lonnie Jang
 
03:35Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is hacked by Eric Cantor in the backcourt - foul #2 on Eric Cantor, team foul #931-34
03:35Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses the 1st free throw31-34
03:35Illinois StateRussell Macgregor grabs the defensive rebound31-34
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Victor Gift (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - John Byfield (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Albert McRea (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Peter Hartmann (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Russell Macgregor (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Steven Glynn (fresh)
 
03:18Illinois StateRussell Macgregor banks in the layup on a great pass from Albert McRea and he's fouled by Glen Lawson - foul #1 on Glen Lawson, team foul #531-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Tarango (C)
John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Travis Diemer (SF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Peter Hartmann, Steven Glynn
 
03:18Illinois StateRussell Macgregor misses the free throw31-36
03:18Western KentuckyGlen Lawson grabs the board31-36
03:01Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block31-36
03:00Illinois StateRussell Macgregor grabs the board31-36
02:31Illinois StateAlbert McRea hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Lonnie Jang31-38
02:03Western KentuckyLonnie Jang is called for the reach on Glen Lawson - foul #1 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #1031-38
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (SG), Michael Branam (SF), John Byfield (C)
Joel Dunton, Victor Gift, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), Travis Bast (SG), Joseph Smith (SF), John Johnson (PF), Steven Glynn (C)
Eric Cantor, Albert McRea, Travis Diemer, Russell Macgregor, Lonnie Jang
 
02:03Western KentuckyGlen Lawson makes the 1st free throw32-38
02:03Western KentuckyGlen Lawson makes the 2nd free throw33-38
01:39Illinois StateTravis Bast misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing33-38
01:37Illinois StateSteven Glynn pulls down the offensive rebound33-38
01:23Illinois StateTravis Bast drills a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Joseph Smith33-40
01:18Western KentuckyRick Davis is hacked by Travis Bast - foul #2 on Travis Bast, team foul #1133-40
SubsWestern Kentucky
William Palmer (PG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF)
David Theriault, Glen Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Hartmann (SG)
Travis Bast
 
01:18Western KentuckyRick Davis misses the 1st free throw33-40
01:18Western KentuckyRick Davis misses the 2nd free throw33-40
01:18Illinois StateJohn Johnson grabs the board33-40
00:59Illinois StateSteven Glynn makes the jumper in the lane and he's hacked by John Byfield - foul #1 on John Byfield, team foul #633-42
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG), John Tarango (C)
William Palmer, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:59Illinois StateSteven Glynn makes the free throw33-43
00:40Western KentuckyJoel Dunton comes up short on the fadeaway in the paint33-43
00:39Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Steven Glynn33-43
00:16Illinois StateSteven Glynn scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Peter Hartmann33-45
00:02Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is fouled on the floor by John Johnson - foul #2 on John Johnson, team foul #1233-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Victor Gift (SG), Herbert Deblois (PF), Wesley Biondo (C)
Rick Davis, Joel Dunton, Michael Branam, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Bast (SG), Travis Diemer (SF), Russell Macgregor (PF), Kurtis Brown (C)
Gerald Suggs, Peter Hartmann, Joseph Smith, John Johnson, Steven Glynn
 
00:02Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 1st free throw34-45
00:02Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson misses the 2nd free throw34-45
00:02Illinois StateKurtis Brown grabs the defensive rebound34-45
00:00Illinois StateKurtis Brown hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot34-45
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Travis Bast (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Russell Macgregor (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Kurtis Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson inbounds the ball34-45
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
19:37Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson can't connect on a jumper from the left side34-45
19:35Illinois StateKurtis Brown gets the rebound34-45
19:13Illinois StateEric Cantor's pass is intercepted by Jonathan Wilkinson34-45
19:10Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses the lay-in34-45
19:09Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson tips it in36-45
18:57Illinois StateKurtis Brown can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on John Tarango - foul #1 on John Tarango, team foul #136-45
18:57Illinois StateKurtis Brown makes the 1st free throw36-46
18:57Illinois StateKurtis Brown misses the 2nd free throw36-46
18:57Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Glen Lawson36-46
18:39Western KentuckyJoel Dunton scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by David Theriault38-46
18:29Illinois StateRussell Macgregor can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away38-46
18:27Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Glen Lawson38-46
18:25Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is whistled for a carry in the backcourt38-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Byfield (PF)
Glen Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Albert McRea (PG), Peter Hartmann (SG), Steven Glynn (PF)
Eric Cantor, Travis Bast, Russell Macgregor
 
18:14Illinois StateTravis Diemer connects on the turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Albert McRea and the foul's on Jonathan Wilkinson - foul #2 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #238-48
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SF), Michael Branam (PF)
Jonathan Wilkinson, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Lonnie Jang (C)
Kurtis Brown
 
18:14Illinois StateTravis Diemer makes the free throw38-49
17:53Western KentuckyJohn Byfield is fouled on the floor by Lonnie Jang - foul #2 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #138-49
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Joseph Smith (SF)
Travis Diemer
 
17:36Western KentuckyDavid Theriault throws a bad pass out of bounds38-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Victor Gift (SF)
David Theriault, Joel Dunton
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:20Illinois StateLonnie Jang drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Joseph Smith38-51
17:01Western KentuckyWesley Biondo is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner38-51
16:59Illinois StateLonnie Jang pulls down the rebound38-51
16:55Illinois StateAlbert McRea misses long on a floater from the left block but he's fouled by Rick Davis - foul #2 on Rick Davis, team foul #338-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), Glen Lawson (PF), John Tarango (C)
Rick Davis, Michael Branam, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Bast (SG), Russell Macgregor (PF), Kurtis Brown (C)
Peter Hartmann, Joseph Smith, Steven Glynn, Lonnie Jang
 
16:55Illinois StateAlbert McRea makes the 1st free throw38-52
16:55Illinois StateAlbert McRea misses the 2nd free throw38-52
16:55Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound38-52
16:36Western KentuckyWesley Biondo scores on a fadeaway from the left wing40-52
16:30Illinois StateEric Cantor misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side40-52
16:29Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Victor Gift40-52
16:07Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson loses the ball out of bounds40-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Joel Dunton (SG)
Wesley Biondo, Victor Gift
 
SubsIllinois State
Travis Diemer (SF)
Albert McRea
 
15:50Illinois StateJonathan Wilkinson is called for the reach on Travis Bast - foul #3 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #440-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Branam (PF), John Byfield (C)
Glen Lawson, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Joseph Smith (SG)
Travis Bast
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Michael Branam (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Byfield (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Joseph Smith (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Russell Macgregor (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Kurtis Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
15:29Illinois StateKurtis Brown blows the layup but the foul's on John Byfield - foul #2 on John Byfield, team foul #540-52
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), Steven Glynn (PF)
Eric Cantor, Russell Macgregor
 
15:29Illinois StateKurtis Brown makes the 1st free throw40-53
15:29Illinois StateKurtis Brown misses the 2nd free throw40-53
15:29Western KentuckyMichael Branam gets the rebound40-53
15:27Western KentuckyJoseph Smith steals the ball from Jonathan Wilkinson in the backcourt40-53
15:16Illinois StateTravis Diemer misses the fadeaway from the left wing40-53
15:14Illinois StateSteven Glynn grabs the offensive rebound40-53
14:51Illinois StateJoseph Smith's fadeaway is rejected by John Byfield40-53
14:50Western KentuckyDavid Theriault gets the rebound40-53
14:46Western KentuckyDavid Theriault clanks a fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by Gerald Suggs - foul #2 on Gerald Suggs, team foul #240-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SF), Glen Lawson (PF), John Tarango (C)
Jonathan Wilkinson, Michael Branam, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Hartmann (SG), John Johnson (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Joseph Smith, Steven Glynn, Kurtis Brown
 
14:46Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 1st free throw41-53
14:46Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses the 2nd free throw41-53
14:46Illinois StateJohn Johnson grabs the board41-53
14:30Illinois StateTravis Diemer can't connect on a 3 from the left corner41-53
14:29Western KentuckyDavid Theriault grabs the defensive rebound41-53
14:25Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is hacked by Gerald Suggs in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gerald Suggs, team foul #341-53
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Bast (SG)
Gerald Suggs, Peter Hartmann
 
14:10Western KentuckyJoel Dunton hits a wide open jumper near the basket on a great pass from David Theriault43-53
13:58Illinois StateEric Cantor clanks a fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Joel Dunton - foul #1 on Joel Dunton, team foul #643-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Victor Gift (SF), Herbert Deblois (PF)
David Theriault, Joel Dunton, Glen Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Albert McRea (SF), Russell Macgregor (PF)
Travis Diemer, John Johnson
 
13:58Illinois StateEric Cantor makes the 1st free throw43-54
13:58Illinois StateEric Cantor misses the 2nd free throw43-54
13:58Western KentuckyJohn Tarango gets the rebound43-54
13:40Western KentuckyAlbert McRea steals the ball from Victor Gift43-54
13:22Illinois StateLonnie Jang connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Travis Bast and the foul's on Herbert Deblois - foul #1 on Herbert Deblois, team foul #743-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Branam (PF), John Byfield (C)
Herbert Deblois, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Hartmann (SG), Joseph Smith (SF)
Eric Cantor, Travis Bast
 
13:22Illinois StateLonnie Jang makes the free throw43-57
13:05Western KentuckyWesley Biondo can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane43-57
13:03Western KentuckyMichael Branam grabs the offensive board43-57
12:52Western KentuckyRick Davis slams it home on a nice dish by Wesley Biondo45-57
12:35Illinois StateAlbert McRea is called for traveling45-57
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Joel Dunton (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), Glen Lawson (PF)
Rick Davis, Wesley Biondo, Victor Gift, Michael Branam
 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), Travis Diemer (SF), Steven Glynn (PF), Kurtis Brown (C)
Albert McRea, Joseph Smith, Russell Macgregor, Lonnie Jang
 
12:07Western KentuckyJohn Byfield double dribbles45-57
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Tarango (C)
John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Bast (SG)
Gerald Suggs, Peter Hartmann
 
11:52Illinois StateKurtis Brown buries a shot near the basket set up by Eric Cantor45-59
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Travis Bast (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Steven Glynn (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Kurtis Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:34Western KentuckyJoel Dunton is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Joel Dunton, team foul #845-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Branam (C)
John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State 
11:10Illinois StateSteven Glynn hits the finger roll on a great pass from Travis Diemer45-61
11:00Western KentuckyMichael Branam misses the 3 pointer from the right corner45-61
10:58Illinois StateSteven Glynn grabs the defensive rebound45-61
10:52Illinois StateJoel Dunton picks off the pass by Steven Glynn45-61
10:49Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson lays it up and in on a great pass from Joel Dunton47-61
10:32Illinois StateTravis Diemer is whistled for traveling47-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Wesley Biondo (SG), Victor Gift (SF), John Byfield (PF), John Tarango (C)
David Theriault, Joel Dunton, Jonathan Wilkinson, Glen Lawson, Michael Branam
 
SubsIllinois State
Albert McRea (PG), Peter Hartmann (SG), Joseph Smith (SF), Russell Macgregor (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Eric Cantor, Travis Bast, Travis Diemer, Steven Glynn, Kurtis Brown
 
10:30Western KentuckyVictor Gift is whistled for a carry in the backcourt47-61
10:09Illinois StatePeter Hartmann's pass is off the mark and out of bounds47-61
09:52Western KentuckyJohn Tarango is alone and drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Victor Gift49-61
09:30Illinois StateAlbert McRea misses short on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Rick Davis - foul #3 on Rick Davis, team foul #949-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Joel Dunton (SG), Herbert Deblois (PF)
Rick Davis, Victor Gift, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), Kurtis Brown (C)
Peter Hartmann, Lonnie Jang
 
09:30Illinois StateAlbert McRea makes the 1st free throw49-62
09:30Illinois StateAlbert McRea makes the 2nd free throw49-63
09:12Western KentuckyDavid Theriault knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Joel Dunton52-63
09:00Illinois StateWesley Biondo steals it from Joseph Smith52-63
08:57Western KentuckyWesley Biondo can't finish the layup52-63
08:56Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Russell Macgregor52-63
08:52Illinois StateGerald Suggs misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side52-63
08:51Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Wesley Biondo52-63
08:46Western KentuckyWesley Biondo makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Joel Dunton55-63
08:28Illinois StateRussell Macgregor is whistled for a carry55-63
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), Michael Branam (PF), John Tarango (C)
Wesley Biondo, Herbert Deblois, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Bast (SG), Travis Diemer (SF), John Johnson (PF), Lonnie Jang (C)
Gerald Suggs, Albert McRea, Joseph Smith, Russell Macgregor, Kurtis Brown
 
08:01Western KentuckyJoel Dunton can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Lonnie Jang - foul #3 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #455-63
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Glen Lawson (PF)
David Theriault, Michael Branam
 
SubsIllinois State
Steven Glynn (PF)
John Johnson
 
08:01Western KentuckyJoel Dunton misses the 1st free throw55-63
08:01Western KentuckyJoel Dunton makes the 2nd free throw56-63
07:42Illinois StateTravis Diemer makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Steven Glynn56-66
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Rick Davis (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Travis Bast (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Steven Glynn (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Lonnie Jang (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf.
 
07:29Western KentuckyJohn Tarango misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Lonnie Jang - foul #4 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #556-66
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SG)
Joel Dunton
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Hartmann (SG), John Johnson (PF)
Travis Bast, Lonnie Jang
 
07:29Western KentuckyJohn Tarango misses the 1st free throw56-66
07:29Western KentuckyJohn Tarango misses the 2nd free throw56-66
07:29Illinois StatePeter Hartmann grabs the defensive rebound56-66
07:06Illinois StateGlen Lawson blocks the short jumper by John Johnson56-66
07:04Western KentuckyJohn Tarango snags the defensive board56-66
07:01Western KentuckyVictor Gift's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt56-66
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SG), Michael Branam (PF)
Jonathan Wilkinson, Glen Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
Gerald Suggs (PG), Kurtis Brown (C)
Eric Cantor, Steven Glynn
 
06:47Illinois StateWesley Biondo is called for the reach on Peter Hartmann - foul #1 on Wesley Biondo, team foul #1056-66
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG)
Rick Davis
 
SubsIllinois State 
06:47Illinois StatePeter Hartmann misses the 1st free throw56-66
06:47Illinois StatePeter Hartmann makes the 2nd free throw56-67
06:27Western KentuckyVictor Gift double dribbles56-67
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG), John Byfield (C)
Victor Gift, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Travis Bast (SG), Albert McRea (SF), Russell Macgregor (PF)
Peter Hartmann, Travis Diemer, John Johnson
 
06:16Illinois StateRussell Macgregor comes up short on the floater from the right wing56-67
06:15Illinois StateGerald Suggs tips it home56-69
06:06Western KentuckyJohn Byfield hits a floater from the right block58-69
05:43Illinois StateRussell Macgregor makes the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Albert McRea58-72
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
05:28Western KentuckyJoel Dunton connects on the open fadeaway from the free throw line60-72
05:03Illinois StateKurtis Brown buries a shot near the basket on a nice dish by Gerald Suggs60-74
04:55Western KentuckyJohn Byfield is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Wesley Biondo62-74
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
04:38Illinois StateGerald Suggs misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner62-74
04:36Illinois StateAlbert McRea grabs the offensive rebound62-74
04:36Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-74
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), Glen Lawson (PF), John Tarango (C)
Wesley Biondo, Michael Branam, John Byfield
 
SubsIllinois State
Eric Cantor (PG), Travis Diemer (SF), Steven Glynn (C)
Gerald Suggs, Travis Bast, Kurtis Brown
 
04:17Illinois StateSteven Glynn clanks a runner from the right block62-74
04:15Illinois StateSteven Glynn pulls down the offensive rebound62-74
03:54Illinois StateTravis Diemer is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Wilkinson - foul #4 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #1162-74
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Hartmann (SG), Lonnie Jang (C)
Albert McRea, Russell Macgregor
 
03:54Illinois StateTravis Diemer makes the 1st free throw62-75
03:54Illinois StateTravis Diemer makes the 2nd free throw62-76
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:37Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side62-76
03:35Western KentuckyGlen Lawson grabs the offensive rebound62-76
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Glen Lawson (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Peter Hartmann (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Travis Diemer (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Steven Glynn (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Lonnie Jang (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf.
 
03:27Western KentuckyLonnie Jang blocks the short jumper by David Theriault62-76
03:26Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Steven Glynn62-76
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:01Illinois StateTravis Diemer connects on the jumper from the right side62-78
02:57Western KentuckyJoel Dunton misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing62-78
02:55Illinois StateEric Cantor pulls down the rebound62-78
02:31Illinois StateTravis Diemer banks in the layup on a great pass from Eric Cantor62-80
02:11Western KentuckyDavid Theriault hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner62-80
02:09Western KentuckyJohn Tarango gets the offensive rebound62-80
02:00Western KentuckyJoel Dunton misses long on a jumper from the free throw line62-80
01:59Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to John Tarango62-80
01:51Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is open and scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Joel Dunton64-80
01:32Illinois StateDavid Theriault steps in front of the Lonnie Jang pass64-80
01:14Western KentuckyGlen Lawson misses badly on a jumper from the right block64-80
01:12Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Jonathan Wilkinson64-80
01:00Western KentuckyJoel Dunton comes up short on the shot from the right wing64-80
00:59Western KentuckyJohn Tarango grabs the offensive board64-80
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:57Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson clanks a driving attempt from the right block64-80
00:56Illinois StatePeter Hartmann grabs the defensive rebound64-80
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:27Illinois StateLonnie Jang makes the shot from the left block set up by Travis Diemer64-82
00:21Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is hacked by Lonnie Jang - foul #5 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #664-82
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Wesley Biondo (SG), Victor Gift (SF), Michael Branam (PF), John Byfield (C)
David Theriault, Joel Dunton, Jonathan Wilkinson, Glen Lawson, John Tarango
 
SubsIllinois State
Albert McRea (PG), Joseph Smith (SF), John Johnson (PF)
Eric Cantor, Travis Diemer, Lonnie Jang
 
00:19Western KentuckyJohn Johnson steals it from Rick Davis64-82
00:00Illinois StateAlbert McRea runs out the clock64-82