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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Postseason Invitational Round 2 Naismith
Final -
1/30/2026
78
  1 2 F
NC State 42 36 78
Eastern Kentucky 30 37 67
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharles Lajoie 27 4-7 0-0 6-8 1 6 0 2 1 0 3 14
pfRobert Andrews 24 4-8 0-0 7-10 1 4 0 2 1 0 2 15
cLouis Willbanks 23 3-5 0-0 4-4 2 4 1 1 1 1 0 10
sgDavid Howard 24 6-8 2-4 0-0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 14
pgKarl Blackmore 24 2-4 1-2 4-4 0 4 1 2 1 0 4 9
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfTroy Wildenberg 17 0-1 0-0 2-2 1 2 2 0 1 1 1 2
pfJohnny Ickes 16 3-6 0-0 0-4 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 6
sgBrandon Kirkpatrick 16 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 1 1 0 2 4
sfDavid Cherry 16 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 1 0 3 0
pfErnest Wood 13 1-3 0-0 2-2 3 4 0 1 1 1 0 4
Totals 200 25-47 3-6 25-34 10 30 11 11 10 3 16 78
Percentages   .532 .500 .735                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cFred Thomas 22 4-7 0-0 2-2 2 7 0 3 0 1 1 10
sfDennis Parker 18 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 2 1 1 3 4
sfScott Alba 25 1-6 1-4 0-0 1 4 1 4 1 0 2 3
sgBrian Pierce 23 7-14 5-10 2-3 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 21
pgAllen Darling 25 3-10 2-5 8-8 1 2 3 2 0 0 5 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgAdam Dvorsky 17 3-6 2-5 0-0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 8
sfDaniel Jones 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0
sgWalter Grant 15 1-3 1-2 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3
cJohn Luu 15 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 2
pgStephen Alessi 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 4 1 1 0 4 0
cJohn Meigs 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 0 0 1 4 0
Totals 200 22-51 11-26 12-13 9 27 11 17 5 4 23 67
Percentages   .431 .423 .923                

NCSU
42
15-27
1-4
11-12
5
12
7
4
8
1
8
24
12
8
4
8
36
10-20
2-2
14-22
5
18
4
7
2
2
8
8
7
4
0
8
78
25-47
3-6
25-34
10
30
11
11
10
3
16
32
19
12
4
16
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
EKU
30
10-21
5-12
5-5
3
11
4
11
0
2
8
6
6
4
0
3
37
12-30
6-14
7-8
6
16
7
6
5
2
15
12
12
8
0
10
67
22-51
11-26
12-13
9
27
11
17
5
4
23
18
18
12
0
13
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Robert Andrews NC State
15 Points, 4 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Karl Blackmore (fresh)
 SG - David Howard (fresh)
 SF - Louis Willbanks (fresh)
 PF - Robert Andrews (fresh)
 C - Charles Lajoie (fresh)
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh)
 SG - Brian Pierce (fresh)
 SF - Scott Alba (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Parker (fresh)
 C - Fred Thomas (fresh)
 
20:00NC StateLouis Willbanks wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) 
19:34NC StateCharles Lajoie drills a fadeaway from the baseline and he's fouled by Scott Alba - foul #1 on Scott Alba, team foul #12-0
19:34NC StateCharles Lajoie makes the free throw3-0
19:16Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce buries a jumper from the free throw line and he's hacked by Robert Andrews - foul #1 on Robert Andrews, team foul #13-2
19:16Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce makes the free throw3-3
18:48NC StateDavid Howard connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane5-3
18:21Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away5-3
18:20NC StateKarl Blackmore gets the rebound5-3
18:07NC StateLouis Willbanks misses badly on a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Dennis Parker - foul #1 on Dennis Parker, team foul #25-3
18:07NC StateLouis Willbanks makes the 1st free throw6-3
18:07NC StateLouis Willbanks makes the 2nd free throw7-3
17:47Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side7-3
17:45Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling tips it back up and in7-5
17:24NC StateRobert Andrews blows the layup7-5
17:23NC StateRobert Andrews hits the follow up shot9-5
17:10Eastern KentuckyDennis Parker double dribbles9-5
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Cherry (SG), Troy Wildenberg (SF), Johnny Ickes (PF), Ernest Wood (C)
Karl Blackmore, David Howard, Louis Willbanks, Robert Andrews, Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
John Luu (C)
Fred Thomas
 
16:48NC StateJohn Luu swats the layup by Johnny Ickes9-5
16:47Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce grabs the board9-5
16:43Eastern KentuckyJohnny Ickes takes the ball from Allen Darling in the backcourt9-5
16:14NC StateErnest Wood is called for 3 seconds9-5
SubsNC State
Charles Lajoie (C)
Ernest Wood
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Adam Dvorsky (SG), Walter Grant (SF), Daniel Jones (PF)
Allen Darling, Brian Pierce, Scott Alba, Dennis Parker
 
16:07Eastern KentuckyJohn Luu travels with the ball9-5
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Fred Thomas (C)
John Luu
 
15:42NC StateJohnny Ickes banks in the layup on a great pass from Brandon Kirkpatrick11-5
LineupNC State
 PG - Brandon Kirkpatrick (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Cherry (fresh)
 SF - Troy Wildenberg (fairly fresh)
 PF - Johnny Ickes (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charles Lajoie (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Stephen Alessi (fresh)
 SG - Adam Dvorsky (fresh)
 SF - Walter Grant (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Jones (fresh)
 C - Fred Thomas (fresh)
 
15:28Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas knocks in the driving attempt from the right block11-7
15:11NC StateCharles Lajoie knocks in the floater from close range13-7
14:56Eastern KentuckyDavid Cherry is called for the reach on Fred Thomas - foul #1 on David Cherry, team foul #213-7
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG), David Howard (SG), Louis Willbanks (SF), Robert Andrews (PF)
Brandon Kirkpatrick, David Cherry, Troy Wildenberg, Johnny Ickes
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG), Scott Alba (SF), Dennis Parker (PF), John Luu (C)
Stephen Alessi, Walter Grant, Daniel Jones, Fred Thomas
 
14:49Eastern KentuckyDavid Howard steals it from Allen Darling13-7
14:45NC StateDavid Howard banks in the layup15-7
14:42Eastern KentuckyKarl Blackmore picks off the pass by Scott Alba in the backcourt15-7
14:25NC StateDavid Howard hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing15-7
14:24NC StateLouis Willbanks grabs the offensive board15-7
13:57NC StateRobert Andrews scores on a floater in the paint on a nice dish by Louis Willbanks17-7
13:30Eastern KentuckyDennis Parker knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Allen Darling17-9
13:01NC StateRobert Andrews misses the runner from the left block but he's hacked by Dennis Parker - foul #2 on Dennis Parker, team foul #317-9
SubsNC State
David Cherry (SG), Ernest Wood (C)
David Howard, Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Brian Pierce (SG), Walter Grant (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), Fred Thomas (C)
Adam Dvorsky, Scott Alba, Dennis Parker, John Luu
 
13:01NC StateRobert Andrews makes the 1st free throw18-9
13:01NC StateRobert Andrews misses the 2nd free throw18-9
13:01Eastern KentuckyThe rebound goes to Fred Thomas18-9
12:38Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling misses the 3pt jumper from straight away18-9
12:37Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas hits the follow up shot18-11
12:15NC StateLouis Willbanks knocks in the jump hook from the left block on a great pass from David Cherry20-11
12:13Eastern KentuckyDavid Cherry takes the ball from Brian Pierce in the backcourt20-11
11:54NC StateRobert Andrews throws a bad pass out of bounds20-11
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Howard (SG), Troy Wildenberg (SF), Johnny Ickes (PF)
Karl Blackmore, David Cherry, Louis Willbanks, Robert Andrews
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG)
Allen Darling
 
11:38Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce is alone and drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Stephen Alessi20-14
LineupNC State
 PG - Brandon Kirkpatrick (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Howard (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Troy Wildenberg (fresh)
 PF - Johnny Ickes (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ernest Wood (fairly fresh)
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Stephen Alessi (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Pierce (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Walter Grant (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Jones (fresh)
 C - Fred Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:19NC StateErnest Wood lays it in on a nice dish by David Howard22-14
11:17Eastern KentuckyWalter Grant is fouled in the backcourt by Troy Wildenberg - foul #1 on Troy Wildenberg, team foul #322-14
SubsNC State
Charles Lajoie (C)
Ernest Wood
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Scott Alba (SF), John Meigs (PF), John Luu (C)
Walter Grant, Daniel Jones, Fred Thomas
 
10:56Eastern KentuckyJohn Luu is fouled on the floor by Charles Lajoie - foul #1 on Charles Lajoie, team foul #422-14
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG)
Stephen Alessi
 
10:51Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce misses short on an open floater from just outside the lane22-14
10:49Eastern KentuckyJohn Meigs grabs the offensive board22-14
10:28Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce loses the dribble to Charles Lajoie22-14
10:09NC StateTroy Wildenberg misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on John Meigs - foul #1 on John Meigs, team foul #422-14
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG), David Cherry (SG), Robert Andrews (PF)
Brandon Kirkpatrick, David Howard, Johnny Ickes
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Adam Dvorsky (SG), Fred Thomas (C)
Brian Pierce, John Luu
 
10:09NC StateTroy Wildenberg makes the 1st free throw23-14
10:09NC StateTroy Wildenberg makes the 2nd free throw24-14
09:57Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing24-14
09:55NC StateRobert Andrews pulls down the rebound24-14
09:27NC StateCharles Lajoie misses the dunk24-14
09:26Eastern KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Meigs24-14
09:21Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling is hacked by Karl Blackmore in the backcourt - foul #1 on Karl Blackmore, team foul #524-14
SubsNC State
Louis Willbanks (SF), Ernest Wood (C)
Troy Wildenberg, Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Walter Grant (SF), Daniel Jones (PF)
Allen Darling, Scott Alba, John Meigs
 
08:58Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky clanks a 3 pointer from straight away24-14
08:56NC StateRobert Andrews snags the defensive board24-14
08:40NC StateRobert Andrews misses long on a shot in the lane24-14
08:39NC StateLouis Willbanks tips it home26-14
08:35Eastern KentuckyStephen Alessi travels in the backcourt26-14
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Howard (SG), Johnny Ickes (PF), Charles Lajoie (C)
Karl Blackmore, David Cherry, Robert Andrews, Ernest Wood
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG), Brian Pierce (SG), John Luu (C)
Stephen Alessi, Adam Dvorsky, Fred Thomas
 
08:12NC StateLouis Willbanks hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line26-14
08:11Eastern KentuckyDaniel Jones pulls down the rebound26-14
07:52Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce hits a 3 pointer from the left wing26-17
07:29NC StateDavid Howard can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner26-17
07:28Eastern KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Luu26-17
LineupNC State
 PG - Brandon Kirkpatrick (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Howard (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Louis Willbanks (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Johnny Ickes (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charles Lajoie (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Pierce (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Walter Grant (fairly fresh)
 PF - Daniel Jones (fairly fresh)
 C - John Luu (fairly fresh)
 
07:22Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling blows the layup26-17
07:20NC StateLouis Willbanks snags the defensive board26-17
07:00NC StateLouis Willbanks is fouled on the floor by Walter Grant - foul #1 on Walter Grant, team foul #526-17
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG), David Cherry (SG), Robert Andrews (PF), Ernest Wood (C)
Brandon Kirkpatrick, David Howard, Johnny Ickes, Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Adam Dvorsky (SG), Scott Alba (SF), John Meigs (PF), Fred Thomas (C)
Allen Darling, Brian Pierce, Walter Grant, Daniel Jones, John Luu
 
06:35NC StateRobert Andrews knocks in the runner in the lane28-17
06:26Eastern KentuckyScott Alba is denied on a layup by Ernest Wood28-17
06:25NC StateDavid Cherry snags the defensive board28-17
06:10NC StateKarl Blackmore hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane28-17
06:09Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky snags the defensive board28-17
05:49Eastern KentuckyScott Alba comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner28-17
05:48NC StateDavid Cherry grabs the defensive rebound28-17
05:19NC StateKarl Blackmore misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away28-17
05:17Eastern KentuckyScott Alba pulls down the rebound28-17
04:56Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky loses the dribble to Ernest Wood28-17
04:32NC StateRobert Andrews misses short on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on John Meigs - foul #2 on John Meigs, team foul #628-17
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Howard (SG), Troy Wildenberg (SF), Charles Lajoie (C)
Karl Blackmore, David Cherry, Louis Willbanks, Ernest Wood
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG), Brian Pierce (SG), Walter Grant (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), John Luu (C)
Stephen Alessi, Adam Dvorsky, Scott Alba, John Meigs, Fred Thomas
 
04:32NC StateRobert Andrews makes the 1st free throw29-17
04:32NC StateRobert Andrews makes the 2nd free throw30-17
04:12Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce misses long on an open 3pt shot from the left corner30-17
04:10NC StateRobert Andrews snags the defensive board30-17
03:48NC StateCharles Lajoie is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Charles Lajoie, team foul #630-17
SubsNC State
Johnny Ickes (PF)
Robert Andrews
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Dennis Parker (PF)
Daniel Jones
 
03:46Eastern KentuckyTroy Wildenberg steals the ball from Brian Pierce in the backcourt30-17
03:44NC StateDavid Howard jams it on a nice dish by Troy Wildenberg32-17
03:42Eastern KentuckyBrandon Kirkpatrick is called for the reach on Allen Darling in the backcourt - foul #1 on Brandon Kirkpatrick, team foul #732-17
03:42Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 1st free throw32-18
03:42Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 2nd free throw32-19
03:13NC StateDavid Howard drills a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Troy Wildenberg35-19
LineupNC State
 PG - Brandon Kirkpatrick (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Howard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Troy Wildenberg (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Johnny Ickes (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Charles Lajoie (fresh) 5 pts.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Pierce (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Walter Grant (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Parker (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Luu (fresh)
 
02:50Eastern KentuckyWalter Grant connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Brian Pierce35-22
02:26NC StateCharles Lajoie comes up short on the runner in the paint but the foul's on Dennis Parker - foul #3 on Dennis Parker, team foul #735-22
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG)
Brandon Kirkpatrick
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Adam Dvorsky (SG), Scott Alba (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), Fred Thomas (C)
Brian Pierce, Walter Grant, Dennis Parker, John Luu
 
02:26NC StateCharles Lajoie makes the 1st free throw36-22
02:26NC StateCharles Lajoie makes the 2nd free throw37-22
02:24Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling is fouled in the backcourt by Karl Blackmore - foul #2 on Karl Blackmore, team foul #837-22
02:24Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 1st free throw37-23
02:24Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 2nd free throw37-24
01:55NC StateJohnny Ickes hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane37-24
01:54NC StateJohnny Ickes hits the follow up shot39-24
01:37Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing39-27
01:17NC StateKarl Blackmore is called for traveling39-27
SubsNC State
David Cherry (SG), Louis Willbanks (SF), Robert Andrews (PF)
David Howard, Troy Wildenberg, Johnny Ickes
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Brian Pierce (SG), John Meigs (C)
Allen Darling, Adam Dvorsky, Fred Thomas
 
01:04Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Scott Alba39-30
00:38NC StateRobert Andrews makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Karl Blackmore and he's fouled by Daniel Jones - foul #1 on Daniel Jones, team foul #841-30
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), Ernest Wood (C)
Karl Blackmore, Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Fred Thomas (C)
Daniel Jones
 
00:38NC StateRobert Andrews makes the free throw42-30
00:24Eastern KentuckyBrandon Kirkpatrick steals the ball from Fred Thomas42-30
00:21NC StateBrandon Kirkpatrick blows the layup42-30
00:20NC StateErnest Wood grabs the offensive rebound42-30
00:05NC StateJohn Meigs denies the turnaround by Ernest Wood42-30
00:03Eastern KentuckyScott Alba pulls down the rebound42-30
00:00Eastern KentuckyScott Alba misses the halfcourt shot42-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Karl Blackmore (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Howard (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Louis Willbanks (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Andrews (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Charles Lajoie (fresh) 7 pts.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Pierce (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Scott Alba (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Daniel Jones (fresh)
 C - Fred Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Eastern KentuckyScott Alba inbounds the ball42-30
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-5) 
19:43Eastern KentuckyThe jump hook by Allen Darling is blocked by Louis Willbanks42-30
19:42NC StateKarl Blackmore grabs the board42-30
19:13NC StateCharles Lajoie scores on a floater from the free throw line44-30
18:58Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing but he's fouled by Charles Lajoie - foul #3 on Charles Lajoie, team foul #144-30
SubsNC State
Ernest Wood (C)
Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky 
18:58Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas makes the 1st free throw44-31
18:58Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas makes the 2nd free throw44-32
18:36NC StateRobert Andrews hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side44-32
18:34Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas grabs the defensive rebound44-32
18:32Eastern KentuckyRobert Andrews steals it from Scott Alba in the backcourt44-32
18:05NC StateLouis Willbanks misses the floater from the right wing44-32
18:04NC StateErnest Wood misses the tip44-32
18:02NC StateErnest Wood pulls down the offensive rebound44-32
17:37NC StateDavid Howard is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on David Howard, team foul #244-32
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Cherry (SG), Troy Wildenberg (SF), Johnny Ickes (PF)
Karl Blackmore, David Howard, Louis Willbanks, Robert Andrews
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Adam Dvorsky (SG), Walter Grant (SF), John Meigs (PF), John Luu (C)
Allen Darling, Brian Pierce, Scott Alba, Daniel Jones, Fred Thomas
 
17:35Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky is fouled in the backcourt by David Cherry - foul #2 on David Cherry, team foul #344-32
17:17Eastern KentuckyWalter Grant comes up short on the 3 from the right wing44-32
17:16NC StateJohnny Ickes grabs the board44-32
16:51NC StateJohnny Ickes comes up short on the floater in the lane but he's hacked by John Meigs - foul #3 on John Meigs, team foul #144-32
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG), Daniel Jones (PF)
Stephen Alessi, John Meigs
 
16:51NC StateJohnny Ickes misses the 1st free throw44-32
16:51NC StateJohnny Ickes misses the 2nd free throw44-32
16:51Eastern KentuckyJohn Luu gets the rebound44-32
16:29Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling misses badly on a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Brandon Kirkpatrick - foul #2 on Brandon Kirkpatrick, team foul #444-32
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Scott Alba (SF)
Walter Grant
 
16:29Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 1st free throw44-33
16:29Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 2nd free throw44-34
16:04NC StateJohnny Ickes scores on a runner from close range on a nice dish by Brandon Kirkpatrick46-34
15:49Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane46-34
15:48NC StateBrandon Kirkpatrick snags the defensive board46-34
LineupNC State
 PG - Brandon Kirkpatrick (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - David Cherry (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - Troy Wildenberg (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Johnny Ickes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ernest Wood (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Dvorsky (fresh)
 SF - Scott Alba (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Daniel Jones (fairly fresh)
 C - John Luu (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:25NC StateJohnny Ickes comes up short on the jump hook from close range46-34
15:24NC StateBrandon Kirkpatrick tips it in48-34
15:14Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Daniel Jones48-37
14:48NC StateJohn Luu picks off the pass by Johnny Ickes48-37
14:31Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky is hacked by David Cherry - foul #3 on David Cherry, team foul #548-37
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG), David Howard (SG), Louis Willbanks (SF), Robert Andrews (PF), Charles Lajoie (C)
Brandon Kirkpatrick, David Cherry, Troy Wildenberg, Johnny Ickes, Ernest Wood
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Brian Pierce (SG), Walter Grant (SF), Dennis Parker (PF), Fred Thomas (C)
Allen Darling, Adam Dvorsky, Scott Alba, Daniel Jones, John Luu
 
14:19Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce misses the 3pt shot from straight away48-37
14:17NC StateThe rebound goes to Karl Blackmore48-37
13:59NC StateLouis Willbanks's pass is intercepted by Dennis Parker48-37
13:39Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Stephen Alessi48-40
13:15NC StateThe short jumper by Charles Lajoie is denied by Fred Thomas48-40
13:13Eastern KentuckyDennis Parker grabs the board48-40
12:44Eastern KentuckyDennis Parker is called for 3 seconds in the lane48-40
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG), Scott Alba (SF), John Meigs (C)
Stephen Alessi, Walter Grant, Fred Thomas
 
12:15NC StateDennis Parker blocks the short jumper by Charles Lajoie48-40
12:13Eastern KentuckyJohn Meigs snags the defensive board48-40
12:11Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling is fouled in the backcourt by Karl Blackmore - foul #3 on Karl Blackmore, team foul #648-40
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Adam Dvorsky (SG)
Brian Pierce
 
12:01Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky misses short on a 3 from straight away48-40
11:59Eastern KentuckyJohn Meigs grabs the offensive board48-40
11:48Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling misses short on a shot from just outside the lane48-40
11:46Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky tips it in48-42
LineupNC State
 PG - Karl Blackmore (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Howard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Louis Willbanks (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Andrews (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Charles Lajoie (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Adam Dvorsky (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Scott Alba (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Dennis Parker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 C - John Meigs (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
11:25NC StateCharles Lajoie knocks in the fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by John Meigs - foul #4 on John Meigs, team foul #250-42
SubsNC State
David Cherry (SG)
David Howard
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Fred Thomas (C)
John Meigs
 
11:25NC StateCharles Lajoie misses the free throw50-42
11:25Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas grabs the board50-42
11:07Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas misses short on an open shot from just outside the lane50-42
11:06Eastern KentuckyScott Alba tips it but misses50-42
11:04NC StateCharles Lajoie gets the rebound50-42
10:36NC StateScott Alba steals it from Charles Lajoie50-42
10:16Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner50-42
10:14Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas tips it in50-44
10:09NC StateDavid Cherry can't throw it down50-44
10:08NC StateCharles Lajoie pulls down the offensive rebound50-44
09:53NC StateKarl Blackmore drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by David Cherry52-44
09:47Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner52-44
09:46Eastern KentuckyDennis Parker tips it in52-46
09:17NC StateFred Thomas is called for the reach on Karl Blackmore - foul #1 on Fred Thomas, team foul #352-46
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Howard (SG), Troy Wildenberg (SF), Johnny Ickes (PF)
Karl Blackmore, David Cherry, Louis Willbanks, Robert Andrews
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Brian Pierce (SG), Walter Grant (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), John Luu (C)
Allen Darling, Adam Dvorsky, Scott Alba, Dennis Parker, Fred Thomas
 
09:03NC StateBrandon Kirkpatrick's pass is intercepted by Stephen Alessi52-46
08:45Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away52-46
08:44Eastern KentuckyDaniel Jones snags the offensive board52-46
08:39Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce connects on the turnaround from close range52-48
08:14NC StateBrandon Kirkpatrick buries a floater from the right side set up by David Howard54-48
07:49Eastern KentuckyJohn Luu knocks in the jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Stephen Alessi54-50
07:44NC StateBrandon Kirkpatrick misses the jumpshot from the left wing54-50
07:42NC StateTroy Wildenberg misses the tip54-50
07:40Eastern KentuckyStephen Alessi snags the defensive board54-50
LineupNC State
 PG - Brandon Kirkpatrick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Howard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Troy Wildenberg (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Johnny Ickes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Charles Lajoie (tiring) 11 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Stephen Alessi (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Brian Pierce (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Walter Grant (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - John Luu (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:20Eastern KentuckyJohn Luu misses the runner near the basket54-50
07:18NC StateCharles Lajoie grabs the board54-50
06:59NC StateDavid Howard drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner57-50
06:45Eastern KentuckyWalter Grant misses short on a jumper from the right side57-50
06:43NC StateTroy Wildenberg grabs the board57-50
06:14NC StateDavid Howard scores on a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Brandon Kirkpatrick59-50
05:54Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce connects on the 3 pointer from straight away59-53
05:26NC StateDavid Howard is hacked by Brian Pierce - foul #1 on Brian Pierce, team foul #459-53
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG), David Cherry (SG), Louis Willbanks (SF), Robert Andrews (PF), Ernest Wood (C)
Brandon Kirkpatrick, David Howard, Troy Wildenberg, Johnny Ickes, Charles Lajoie
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG), Adam Dvorsky (SG), Scott Alba (SF), Dennis Parker (PF), Fred Thomas (C)
Stephen Alessi, Brian Pierce, Walter Grant, Daniel Jones, John Luu
 
05:08NC StateRobert Andrews can't connect on a shot from the right side59-53
05:07Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling grabs the defensive rebound59-53
05:03Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt59-53
04:46NC StateRobert Andrews loses the dribble to Adam Dvorsky59-53
04:30Eastern KentuckyScott Alba drills a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Allen Darling59-56
04:17NC StateRobert Andrews misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Scott Alba - foul #2 on Scott Alba, team foul #559-56
04:17NC StateRobert Andrews misses the 1st free throw59-56
04:17NC StateRobert Andrews makes the 2nd free throw60-56
04:01Eastern KentuckyScott Alba misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing60-56
04:00NC StateKarl Blackmore gets the rebound60-56
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-4) 
03:57NC StateAllen Darling is called for the reach on Karl Blackmore in the backcourt - foul #1 on Allen Darling, team foul #660-56
03:56NC StateAdam Dvorsky is called for the reach on Robert Andrews - foul #1 on Adam Dvorsky, team foul #760-56
03:56NC StateRobert Andrews misses the 1st free throw60-56
03:56Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas snags the defensive board60-56
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-4) 
03:41Eastern KentuckyDennis Parker misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane60-56
03:39NC StateErnest Wood snags the defensive board60-56
LineupNC State
 PG - Karl Blackmore (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Cherry (fairly fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf.
 SF - Louis Willbanks (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Robert Andrews (tiring) 13 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ernest Wood (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupEastern Kentucky
 PG - Allen Darling (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Adam Dvorsky (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Scott Alba (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Dennis Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Fred Thomas (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 
03:38NC StateAllen Darling is called for the reach on Ernest Wood in the backcourt - foul #2 on Allen Darling, team foul #860-56
SubsNC State
David Howard (SG)
David Cherry
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
John Meigs (C)
Fred Thomas
 
03:38NC StateErnest Wood makes the 1st free throw61-56
03:38NC StateErnest Wood makes the 2nd free throw62-56
03:26Eastern KentuckyAdam Dvorsky drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Allen Darling62-59
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) 
03:06NC StateKarl Blackmore's pass is off the mark and out of bounds62-59
SubsNC State
Charles Lajoie (C)
Ernest Wood
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Brian Pierce (SG)
Adam Dvorsky
 
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-5) 
03:01Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling is hacked by Karl Blackmore in the backcourt - foul #4 on Karl Blackmore, team foul #762-59
03:01Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 1st free throw62-60
03:01Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 2nd free throw62-61
02:39NC StateLouis Willbanks scores on a shot in the paint64-61
02:37Eastern KentuckyLouis Willbanks picks off the pass by Scott Alba in the backcourt64-61
02:24NC StateKarl Blackmore makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner67-61
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) 
02:11Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing67-61
02:09NC StateLouis Willbanks pulls down the rebound67-61
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-4) 
02:08NC StateAllen Darling is called for the reach on Louis Willbanks in the backcourt - foul #3 on Allen Darling, team foul #967-61
SubsNC State
Johnny Ickes (PF)
Robert Andrews
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG), Walter Grant (SF), Fred Thomas (C)
Allen Darling, Scott Alba, John Meigs
 
02:08NC StateLouis Willbanks makes the 1st free throw68-61
02:08NC StateLouis Willbanks makes the 2nd free throw69-61
02:04Eastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)69-61
SubsNC State
Brandon Kirkpatrick (PG), David Cherry (SG), Troy Wildenberg (SF)
Karl Blackmore, David Howard, Louis Willbanks
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Allen Darling (PG)
Stephen Alessi
 
01:45Eastern KentuckyAllen Darling makes the 3 from the left corner set up by Walter Grant69-64
01:43NC StateJohnny Ickes is hacked by Allen Darling in the backcourt - foul #4 on Allen Darling, team foul #1069-64
SubsNC State
Karl Blackmore (PG), David Howard (SG)
Brandon Kirkpatrick, David Cherry
 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Scott Alba (SF)
Walter Grant
 
01:43NC StateJohnny Ickes misses the 1st free throw69-64
01:43NC StateJohnny Ickes misses the 2nd free throw69-64
01:43Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas grabs the defensive rebound69-64
01:28Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas loses the ball out of bounds69-64
SubsNC State
Robert Andrews (PF)
Johnny Ickes
 
SubsEastern Kentucky 
01:26NC StateRobert Andrews is hacked by Allen Darling in the backcourt - foul #5 on Allen Darling, team foul #1169-64
SubsNC State 
SubsEastern Kentucky
Stephen Alessi (PG)
Allen Darling
 
01:26NC StateRobert Andrews makes the 1st free throw70-64
01:26NC StateRobert Andrews makes the 2nd free throw71-64
01:04Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas connects on the open runner in the lane set up by Stephen Alessi71-66
01:02NC StateKarl Blackmore is fouled in the backcourt by Stephen Alessi - foul #1 on Stephen Alessi, team foul #1271-66
01:02NC StateKarl Blackmore makes the 1st free throw72-66
01:02NC StateKarl Blackmore makes the 2nd free throw73-66
00:58Eastern KentuckyRobert Andrews is called for the reach on Brian Pierce in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Andrews, team foul #873-66
SubsNC State
Louis Willbanks (SF)
Troy Wildenberg
 
SubsEastern Kentucky 
00:58Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce makes the 1st free throw73-67
00:58Eastern KentuckyBrian Pierce misses the 2nd free throw73-67
00:58NC StateThe rebound goes to Charles Lajoie73-67
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-4) 
00:57NC StateStephen Alessi is called for the reach on Charles Lajoie in the backcourt - foul #2 on Stephen Alessi, team foul #1373-67
SubsNC State
Troy Wildenberg (SF)
Louis Willbanks
 
SubsEastern Kentucky 
00:57NC StateCharles Lajoie makes the 1st free throw74-67
00:57NC StateCharles Lajoie misses the 2nd free throw74-67
00:57Eastern KentuckyScott Alba grabs the board74-67
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-4) 
00:51Eastern KentuckyThe short jumper by Fred Thomas is denied by Troy Wildenberg74-67
00:49NC StateThe rebound goes to Charles Lajoie74-67
00:47NC StateCharles Lajoie is fouled in the backcourt by Stephen Alessi - foul #3 on Stephen Alessi, team foul #1474-67
00:47NC StateCharles Lajoie makes the 1st free throw75-67
00:47NC StateCharles Lajoie makes the 2nd free throw76-67
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-4) 
00:41Eastern KentuckyScott Alba's pass is off the mark and out of bounds76-67
00:38NC StateStephen Alessi is called for the reach on Karl Blackmore in the backcourt - foul #4 on Stephen Alessi, team foul #1576-67
00:38NC StateKarl Blackmore makes the 1st free throw77-67
00:38NC StateKarl Blackmore makes the 2nd free throw78-67
00:32Eastern KentuckyFred Thomas is open but misses the lay-in78-67
00:30NC StateCharles Lajoie gets the rebound78-67
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) 
Game PlanEastern KentuckyEastern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-4) 
00:00NC StateKarl Blackmore runs out the clock78-67