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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Knight
Illinois cedarberry
Sam Houston State chamorro
Final -
 2/2/2026
77
  1 2 F
Illinois 32 45 77
Sam Houston State 27 25 52
52
Illinois (21-9, 10-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRonald Sink 20 3-5 0-1 2-2 3 10 0 1 0 0 1 8
pfJohn Stich 31 6-12 0-0 2-3 0 4 2 2 0 1 1 14
pfJames Young 27 5-7 0-0 4-6 0 4 3 2 0 1 0 14
pgJohn Pledger 27 3-3 2-2 0-0 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 8
pgMatthew McDonald 29 7-11 2-3 3-3 4 5 5 2 3 0 2 19
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cFloyd Kent 22 3-7 0-0 0-0 1 4 1 0 2 0 3 6
pgSebastian Jackson 20 0-1 0-0 2-2 0 2 3 1 0 0 1 2
sfLarry Newell 12 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 4
pgRobert Perham 12 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 30-51 4-6 13-16 9 32 18 11 6 2 10 77
Percentages   .588 .667 .813                

Sam Houston State (11-16, 10-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAndrew Card 32 6-14 0-0 2-2 3 10 1 2 1 2 3 14
pfGary Stokely 19 4-7 0-0 1-2 1 2 0 3 0 0 3 9
sfAdam Madden 21 1-6 0-2 0-0 3 3 0 3 0 0 0 2
sgShawn Palmieri 28 3-10 2-6 0-0 1 1 1 3 1 0 1 8
pgKenneth Shick 25 1-5 1-3 0-0 0 2 3 1 0 0 3 3
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgDouglas Terry 26 4-6 2-4 2-2 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 12
sgRyan Wright 14 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
pgAngelo Colon 12 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0
pfRussell McAllister 12 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 0 1 0 3 2
sfNicholas Dowdell 11 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 0 1 0 2 2
Totals 200 21-56 5-16 5-6 12 24 10 14 6 2 18 52
Percentages   .375 .313 .833                

UI
32
12-24
2-3
6-7
4
15
9
8
3
1
7
16
9
2
2
6
45
18-27
2-3
7-9
5
17
9
3
3
1
3
18
10
5
8
8
77
30-51
4-6
13-16
9
32
18
11
6
2
10
34
19
7
10
14
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
SHSU
27
10-27
3-9
4-5
6
13
6
8
4
1
10
14
13
8
4
9
25
11-29
2-7
1-1
6
11
4
6
2
1
8
14
4
9
2
7
52
21-56
5-16
5-6
12
24
10
14
6
2
18
28
17
17
6
16
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Matthew McDonald Illinois
19 Points, 5 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh)
 SG - John Pledger (fresh)
 SF - James Young (fresh)
 PF - John Stich (fresh)
 C - Ronald Sink (fresh)
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Kenneth Shick (fresh)
 SG - Shawn Palmieri (fresh)
 SF - Adam Madden (fresh)
 PF - Gary Stokely (fresh)
 C - Andrew Card (fresh)
 
20:00Sam Houston StateGary Stokely wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
19:53Sam Houston StateGary Stokely is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Gary Stokely, team foul #10-0
19:29IllinoisGary Stokely is called for the reach on John Pledger - foul #2 on Gary Stokely, team foul #20-0
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Russell McAllister (PF)
Gary Stokely
 
19:15IllinoisJohn Stich is fouled on the floor by Russell McAllister - foul #1 on Russell McAllister, team foul #30-0
18:48IllinoisRonald Sink's pass is off the mark and out of bounds0-0
18:32Sam Houston StateAndrew Card misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line0-0
18:30IllinoisRonald Sink pulls down the rebound0-0
18:09IllinoisJames Young slams it home2-0
18:00Sam Houston StateAndrew Card is fouled on the floor by Ronald Sink - foul #1 on Ronald Sink, team foul #12-0
17:42Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane2-0
17:40IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ronald Sink2-0
17:20IllinoisMatthew McDonald is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Matthew McDonald, team foul #22-0
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Douglas Terry (SG), Ryan Wright (SF), Nicholas Dowdell (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Shawn Palmieri, Adam Madden, Russell McAllister
 
17:06Sam Houston StateAndrew Card loses the ball out of bounds2-0
16:52IllinoisJames Young can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side2-0
16:51Sam Houston StateThe rebound goes to Andrew Card2-0
16:48Sam Houston StateMatthew McDonald picks off the pass by Angelo Colon in the backcourt2-0
16:47IllinoisJames Young banks in the layup on a nice dish by Matthew McDonald4-0
16:21Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry loses the dribble to John Pledger4-0
15:57IllinoisRonald Sink drills a driving attempt from the baseline set up by John Stich6-0
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - John Pledger (fresh)
 SF - James Young (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - John Stich (fresh)
 C - Ronald Sink (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Angelo Colon (fresh)
 SG - Douglas Terry (fresh)
 SF - Ryan Wright (fresh)
 PF - Nicholas Dowdell (fresh)
 C - Andrew Card (fresh)
 
15:51Sam Houston StateAndrew Card hits a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Douglas Terry6-2
15:36IllinoisRonald Sink is fouled on the floor by Andrew Card - foul #1 on Andrew Card, team foul #46-2
SubsIllinois
Floyd Kent (C)
Ronald Sink
 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG), Shawn Palmieri (SG), Adam Madden (PF)
Angelo Colon, Ryan Wright, Nicholas Dowdell
 
15:12IllinoisJames Young makes the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Matthew McDonald8-2
14:51Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away8-2
14:49IllinoisJohn Pledger grabs the board8-2
14:24IllinoisJohn Stich knocks in the jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from James Young10-2
14:04Sam Houston StateAdam Madden loses the ball out of bounds10-2
SubsIllinois
Sebastian Jackson (PG), Robert Perham (SG), Larry Newell (SF), Ronald Sink (PF)
Matthew McDonald, John Pledger, James Young, John Stich
 
SubsSam Houston State
Ryan Wright (SF), Russell McAllister (PF)
Douglas Terry, Adam Madden
 
13:45IllinoisFloyd Kent misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing10-2
13:43IllinoisLarry Newell hits the follow up shot12-2
13:37Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick misses badly on a shot from the right wing12-2
13:35Sam Houston StateAndrew Card tips it home12-4
13:13IllinoisThe jump hook by Ronald Sink is blocked by Andrew Card12-4
13:12IllinoisRonald Sink grabs the offensive rebound12-4
12:43IllinoisFloyd Kent blows the layup12-4
12:42Sam Houston StateAndrew Card pulls down the rebound12-4
12:38Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri misses the 3 from the left corner12-4
12:37Sam Houston StateRussell McAllister can't tip it in12-4
12:35IllinoisLarry Newell grabs the board12-4
12:17IllinoisFloyd Kent misses the turnaround in the lane12-4
12:16Sam Houston StateRyan Wright snags the defensive board12-4
12:10Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Shawn Palmieri, team foul #512-4
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (PG), John Pledger (SG), James Young (SF), John Stich (PF)
Sebastian Jackson, Robert Perham, Larry Newell, Floyd Kent
 
SubsSam Houston State
Douglas Terry (SG), Nicholas Dowdell (SF), Adam Madden (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Ryan Wright, Russell McAllister
 
11:53IllinoisJohn Stich scores on a jump hook from close range on a great pass from James Young14-4
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - John Pledger (fresh)
 SF - James Young (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - John Stich (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Ronald Sink (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Shawn Palmieri (fairly fresh)
 SG - Douglas Terry (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Dowdell (fresh)
 PF - Adam Madden (fresh)
 C - Andrew Card (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:29Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing14-4
11:27IllinoisJohn Stich gets the rebound14-4
11:03IllinoisJohn Pledger travels with the ball14-4
SubsIllinois
Floyd Kent (C)
Ronald Sink
 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG)
Nicholas Dowdell
 
10:54Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Shawn Palmieri14-7
10:34IllinoisJohn Stich knocks in the floater from the baseline on a nice dish by John Pledger16-7
10:19Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry misses the 3pt shot from the right wing16-7
10:17Sam Houston StateAndrew Card tips it home16-9
09:49IllinoisJames Young's pass is off the mark and out of bounds16-9
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Gary Stokely (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Andrew Card
 
09:32Sam Houston StateAngelo Colon is fouled on the floor by John Stich - foul #1 on John Stich, team foul #316-9
SubsIllinois
Sebastian Jackson (SG), Larry Newell (SF)
John Pledger, James Young
 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG), Andrew Card (C)
Angelo Colon, Gary Stokely
 
09:25Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by Kenneth Shick16-12
09:07IllinoisFloyd Kent is fouled on the floor by Andrew Card - foul #2 on Andrew Card, team foul #616-12
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Ryan Wright (SF), Gary Stokely (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Douglas Terry, Andrew Card
 
08:48IllinoisMatthew McDonald knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Larry Newell19-12
08:33Sam Houston StateGary Stokely's pass is intercepted by Floyd Kent19-12
08:08IllinoisJohn Stich hits the front of the rim on the floater in the lane but he's hacked by Gary Stokely - foul #3 on Gary Stokely, team foul #719-12
SubsIllinois
John Pledger (PG), James Young (SF), Ronald Sink (C)
Matthew McDonald, Larry Newell, Floyd Kent
 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG), Douglas Terry (SG), Nicholas Dowdell (SF), Russell McAllister (PF)
Angelo Colon, Shawn Palmieri, Ryan Wright, Gary Stokely
 
08:08IllinoisJohn Stich misses the 1st free throw19-12
08:08IllinoisJohn Stich makes the 2nd free throw20-12
07:57Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing20-12
07:56IllinoisJames Young gets the rebound20-12
LineupIllinois
 PG - John Pledger (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Sebastian Jackson (fresh)
 SF - James Young (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - John Stich (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Ronald Sink (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Kenneth Shick (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Douglas Terry (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Dowdell (fresh)
 PF - Russell McAllister (fresh)
 C - Adam Madden (fairly fresh)
 
07:37IllinoisRonald Sink comes up short on the runner near the basket but he's hacked by Nicholas Dowdell - foul #1 on Nicholas Dowdell, team foul #820-12
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Shawn Palmieri (SG)
Nicholas Dowdell
 
07:37IllinoisRonald Sink makes the 1st free throw21-12
07:37IllinoisRonald Sink makes the 2nd free throw22-12
07:17Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri is fouled on the floor by Sebastian Jackson - foul #1 on Sebastian Jackson, team foul #422-12
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Gary Stokely (PF)
Russell McAllister
 
06:58Sam Houston StateAdam Madden misses long on a jumpshot from the right side22-12
06:57IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ronald Sink22-12
06:51IllinoisJohn Stich misses badly on a jump hook from close range22-12
06:49Sam Houston StateGary Stokely snags the defensive board22-12
06:43Sam Houston StateAdam Madden comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner22-12
06:41Sam Houston StateGary Stokely tips it in22-14
06:17IllinoisJohn Pledger makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Sebastian Jackson25-14
05:51Sam Houston StateGary Stokely misses the turnaround from close range but he's hacked by John Pledger - foul #1 on John Pledger, team foul #525-14
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (PG), Robert Perham (SG), Floyd Kent (C)
John Pledger, Sebastian Jackson, Ronald Sink
 
SubsSam Houston State
Ryan Wright (SF), Andrew Card (C)
Douglas Terry, Adam Madden
 
05:51Sam Houston StateGary Stokely misses the 1st free throw25-14
05:51Sam Houston StateGary Stokely makes the 2nd free throw25-15
05:22IllinoisJohn Stich blows the layup25-15
05:20IllinoisMatthew McDonald misses the tip25-15
05:18Sam Houston StateThe rebound goes to Kenneth Shick25-15
05:02Sam Houston StateAndrew Card buries a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Kenneth Shick and he's hacked by Floyd Kent - foul #1 on Floyd Kent, team foul #625-17
SubsIllinois
Larry Newell (SF)
James Young
 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Douglas Terry (SG), Nicholas Dowdell (SF), Russell McAllister (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Shawn Palmieri, Ryan Wright, Gary Stokely
 
05:02Sam Houston StateAndrew Card makes the free throw25-18
04:50IllinoisJohn Stich loses the dribble to Andrew Card25-18
04:31Sam Houston StateAndrew Card misses the lay-in25-18
04:30IllinoisFloyd Kent grabs the defensive rebound25-18
04:24IllinoisJohn Stich connects on the runner from the right block set up by Larry Newell and he's hacked by Russell McAllister - foul #2 on Russell McAllister, team foul #927-18
SubsIllinois
John Pledger (SG), Sebastian Jackson (SF)
Robert Perham, Larry Newell
 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG), Shawn Palmieri (SG), Ryan Wright (SF), Adam Madden (PF)
Angelo Colon, Douglas Terry, Nicholas Dowdell, Russell McAllister
 
04:24IllinoisJohn Stich makes the free throw28-18
03:58Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick loses the ball out of bounds28-18
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Douglas Terry (SF)
Ryan Wright
 
03:30IllinoisMatthew McDonald misses the fadeaway from the right wing28-18
03:29IllinoisFloyd Kent can't tip it in28-18
03:28Sam Houston StateThe rebound goes to Andrew Card28-18
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Pledger (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Sebastian Jackson (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - John Stich (tiring) 10 pts.
 C - Floyd Kent (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Kenneth Shick (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Shawn Palmieri (tiring) 1 ast.
 SF - Douglas Terry (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Adam Madden (fairly fresh)
 C - Andrew Card (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:22Sam Houston StateMatthew McDonald is called for the reach on Douglas Terry - foul #2 on Matthew McDonald, team foul #728-18
SubsIllinois
James Young (PF)
John Stich
 
SubsSam Houston State
Nicholas Dowdell (SF)
Adam Madden
 
03:22Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry makes the 1st free throw28-19
03:22Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry makes the 2nd free throw28-20
03:08IllinoisFloyd Kent buries a runner from the baseline30-20
02:52Sam Houston StateJames Young denies the turnaround by Andrew Card30-20
02:50IllinoisThe rebound goes to James Young30-20
02:28IllinoisMatthew McDonald's pass is intercepted by Nicholas Dowdell30-20
02:25Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry hits the finger roll set up by Nicholas Dowdell30-22
02:06IllinoisMatthew McDonald misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing30-22
02:04Sam Houston StateAndrew Card snags the defensive board30-22
01:44Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing30-22
01:42IllinoisSebastian Jackson snags the defensive board30-22
01:21IllinoisShawn Palmieri takes the ball from James Young30-22
01:18Sam Houston StateNicholas Dowdell misses the easy layup30-22
01:17Sam Houston StateAndrew Card misses the tip30-22
01:15Sam Houston StateNicholas Dowdell tips it home30-24
00:50IllinoisDouglas Terry picks off the pass by Sebastian Jackson30-24
00:37Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Kenneth Shick30-27
00:22IllinoisAndrew Card is called for the reach on Sebastian Jackson - foul #3 on Andrew Card, team foul #1030-27
SubsIllinois
Robert Perham (SG), Larry Newell (SF), John Stich (PF), Ronald Sink (C)
Matthew McDonald, John Pledger, James Young, Floyd Kent
 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Ryan Wright (SF), Russell McAllister (PF), Adam Madden (C)
Kenneth Shick, Nicholas Dowdell, Douglas Terry, Andrew Card
 
00:22IllinoisSebastian Jackson makes the 1st free throw31-27
00:22IllinoisSebastian Jackson makes the 2nd free throw32-27
00:03Sam Houston StateAngelo Colon clanks a jumpshot from the left side32-27
00:02IllinoisRonald Sink pulls down the rebound32-27
00:00IllinoisRonald Sink clanks a fullcourt shot32-27
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Pledger (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Young (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Stich (fresh) 10 pts.
 C - Ronald Sink (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Kenneth Shick (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Shawn Palmieri (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Dowdell (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Russell McAllister (fresh)
 C - Adam Madden (fresh)
 
20:00IllinoisJames Young inbounds the ball32-27
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:41IllinoisMatthew McDonald buries a jumper from the right side and he's hacked by Kenneth Shick - foul #1 on Kenneth Shick, team foul #134-27
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Ryan Wright (SF)
Kenneth Shick, Nicholas Dowdell
 
19:41IllinoisMatthew McDonald makes the free throw35-27
19:27Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri comes up short on the 3 from the right corner35-27
19:25IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Stich35-27
19:19IllinoisMatthew McDonald knocks in the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Stich37-27
19:09Sam Houston StateRyan Wright comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing37-27
19:07IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ronald Sink37-27
18:53IllinoisJames Young comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Russell McAllister - foul #3 on Russell McAllister, team foul #237-27
SubsIllinois 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG), Andrew Card (C)
Angelo Colon, Russell McAllister
 
18:53IllinoisJames Young misses the 1st free throw37-27
18:53IllinoisJames Young misses the 2nd free throw37-27
18:53Sam Houston StateRyan Wright pulls down the rebound37-27
18:37Sam Houston StateMatthew McDonald steals it from Shawn Palmieri37-27
18:33IllinoisMatthew McDonald lays it up and in39-27
18:17Sam Houston StateAdam Madden misses short on a floater near the basket39-27
18:16IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Stich39-27
17:57IllinoisMatthew McDonald misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing39-27
17:56IllinoisRonald Sink tips it back up and in41-27
17:49Sam Houston StateAdam Madden's pass is intercepted by Matthew McDonald41-27
17:46IllinoisMatthew McDonald lays it in43-27
17:22Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Andrew Card43-29
16:57IllinoisRyan Wright is called for the reach on Matthew McDonald - foul #1 on Ryan Wright, team foul #343-29
SubsIllinois
Sebastian Jackson (PG), Robert Perham (SG), Larry Newell (SF), Floyd Kent (C)
Matthew McDonald, John Pledger, James Young, Ronald Sink
 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Douglas Terry (SG), Gary Stokely (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Shawn Palmieri, Ryan Wright
 
16:30IllinoisThe jump hook by John Stich is blocked by Andrew Card43-29
16:28Sam Houston StateThe rebound goes to Andrew Card43-29
16:15Sam Houston StateFloyd Kent steals it from Adam Madden43-29
15:51IllinoisFloyd Kent knocks in the jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Sebastian Jackson45-29
LineupIllinois
 PG - Sebastian Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Robert Perham (fresh)
 SF - Larry Newell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Stich (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Floyd Kent (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Angelo Colon (fresh)
 SG - Douglas Terry (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Adam Madden (fairly fresh)
 PF - Gary Stokely (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Andrew Card (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
15:31Sam Houston StateAdam Madden comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing45-29
15:30IllinoisFloyd Kent gets the rebound45-29
15:02IllinoisLarry Newell clanks a floater from the free throw line45-29
15:00Sam Houston StateThe rebound goes to Andrew Card45-29
14:41Sam Houston StateGary Stokely misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing45-29
14:40IllinoisFloyd Kent snags the defensive board45-29
14:11IllinoisAngelo Colon picks off the pass by Larry Newell45-29
14:07Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry dunks the ball set up by Angelo Colon45-31
13:50IllinoisJohn Stich hits a shot from the left block47-31
13:37Sam Houston StateAndrew Card misses long on a jumper in the paint47-31
13:36Sam Houston StateAdam Madden misses the tip47-31
13:35Sam Houston StateAdam Madden grabs the offensive board47-31
13:25Sam Houston StateAndrew Card slams it home and he's hacked by Robert Perham - foul #1 on Robert Perham, team foul #147-33
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (PG), John Pledger (SG), James Young (SF), Ronald Sink (C)
Sebastian Jackson, Robert Perham, Larry Newell, Floyd Kent
 
SubsSam Houston State
Kenneth Shick (PG), Shawn Palmieri (SG), Ryan Wright (SF)
Angelo Colon, Douglas Terry, Adam Madden
 
13:25Sam Houston StateAndrew Card makes the free throw47-34
13:07IllinoisJames Young misses the lay-in but the foul's on Ryan Wright - foul #2 on Ryan Wright, team foul #447-34
13:07IllinoisJames Young makes the 1st free throw48-34
13:07IllinoisJames Young makes the 2nd free throw49-34
12:53Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri double dribbles49-34
12:35IllinoisRonald Sink scores on a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Matthew McDonald51-34
12:10Sam Houston StateGary Stokely can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing51-34
12:08IllinoisRonald Sink pulls down the rebound51-34
12:03IllinoisMatthew McDonald connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing53-34
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
11:53Sam Houston StateAndrew Card blows the layup53-34
11:52IllinoisJames Young pulls down the rebound53-34
11:49IllinoisMatthew McDonald is fouled in the backcourt by Kenneth Shick - foul #2 on Kenneth Shick, team foul #553-34
SubsIllinois
Floyd Kent (C)
John Stich
 
SubsSam Houston State
Douglas Terry (SF)
Ryan Wright
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - John Pledger (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Young (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ronald Sink (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Floyd Kent (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Kenneth Shick (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Shawn Palmieri (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Douglas Terry (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Gary Stokely (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Andrew Card (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
11:29IllinoisJames Young connects on the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Matthew McDonald55-34
11:12Sam Houston StateGary Stokely double dribbles55-34
SubsIllinois
Sebastian Jackson (SF)
Ronald Sink
 
SubsSam Houston State 
10:55IllinoisJames Young misses the lay-in55-34
10:53Sam Houston StateAndrew Card gets the rebound55-34
10:48Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing55-34
10:47Sam Houston StateThe offensive rebound goes to Douglas Terry55-34
10:30Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner55-34
10:29IllinoisJames Young pulls down the rebound55-34
10:00IllinoisJohn Pledger drills a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Matthew McDonald57-34
09:48Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri connects on the 3 from straight away57-37
09:22IllinoisSebastian Jackson comes up short on the jumper from the right side57-37
09:20IllinoisMatthew McDonald pulls down the offensive rebound57-37
09:03IllinoisMatthew McDonald drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Floyd Kent60-37
08:41Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing60-37
08:39IllinoisSebastian Jackson snags the defensive board60-37
08:12IllinoisFloyd Kent drills a runner in the paint62-37
08:04Sam Houston StateFloyd Kent is called for the reach on Gary Stokely - foul #2 on Floyd Kent, team foul #262-37
SubsIllinois
Robert Perham (SG), Larry Newell (SF), John Stich (PF), Ronald Sink (C)
John Pledger, Sebastian Jackson, James Young, Floyd Kent
 
SubsSam Houston State
Adam Madden (SF)
Douglas Terry
 
07:47Sam Houston StateAndrew Card misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane62-37
07:45IllinoisMatthew McDonald grabs the board62-37
LineupIllinois
 PG - Matthew McDonald (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Robert Perham (fresh)
 SF - Larry Newell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Stich (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ronald Sink (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Kenneth Shick (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Shawn Palmieri (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Adam Madden (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Gary Stokely (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Andrew Card (tiring) 12 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
07:39IllinoisJohn Stich misses badly on a shot near the basket62-37
07:37IllinoisRonald Sink grabs the offensive rebound62-37
07:20IllinoisLarry Newell misses the easy layup62-37
07:18IllinoisMatthew McDonald grabs the offensive rebound62-37
07:00IllinoisJohn Stich can't connect on a shot in the paint62-37
06:59IllinoisMatthew McDonald grabs the offensive rebound62-37
06:36IllinoisJohn Stich clanks a driving attempt in the lane62-37
06:35Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick gets the rebound62-37
06:17Sam Houston StateKenneth Shick's floater is knocked away by John Stich62-37
06:16Sam Houston StateShawn Palmieri pulls down the offensive rebound62-37
06:08Sam Houston StateGary Stokely buries a turnaround in the lane62-39
05:47IllinoisRobert Perham knocks in the jump hook from close range64-39
05:31Sam Houston StateGary Stokely clanks a driving attempt in the lane64-39
05:29Sam Houston StateAdam Madden tips it back up and in64-41
05:23IllinoisMatthew McDonald is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Shick - foul #3 on Kenneth Shick, team foul #664-41
SubsIllinois
Sebastian Jackson (PG), James Young (SF), Floyd Kent (C)
Matthew McDonald, Larry Newell, Ronald Sink
 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Douglas Terry (SG), Ryan Wright (SF), Russell McAllister (PF)
Kenneth Shick, Shawn Palmieri, Adam Madden, Andrew Card
 
04:54IllinoisRussell McAllister steps in front of the Robert Perham pass64-41
04:39Sam Houston StateRyan Wright misses long on a floater from the free throw line64-41
04:38IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Stich64-41
04:19IllinoisJohn Stich hits a jumper from the right block set up by James Young66-41
04:06Sam Houston StateDouglas Terry knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Angelo Colon66-44
03:40IllinoisJohn Stich throws a bad pass out of bounds66-44
SubsIllinois
John Pledger (PG), Larry Newell (SF)
Robert Perham, James Young
 
SubsSam Houston State
Nicholas Dowdell (SF)
Angelo Colon
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - John Pledger (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Sebastian Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Larry Newell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Stich (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Floyd Kent (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupSam Houston State
 PG - Douglas Terry (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ryan Wright (fresh)
 SF - Nicholas Dowdell (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Russell McAllister (fresh) 3 pf.
 C - Gary Stokely (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:15Sam Houston StateGary Stokely buries a runner in the lane set up by Nicholas Dowdell66-46
02:56IllinoisJohn Pledger makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Sebastian Jackson69-46
02:39Sam Houston StateGary Stokely hits a jumpshot from the left wing69-48
02:23IllinoisLarry Newell connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by John Pledger71-48
02:10Sam Houston StateFloyd Kent is called for the reach on Ryan Wright - foul #3 on Floyd Kent, team foul #371-48
SubsIllinois
Matthew McDonald (PG), James Young (PF), Ronald Sink (C)
Sebastian Jackson, John Stich, Floyd Kent
 
SubsSam Houston State
Angelo Colon (PG), Andrew Card (C)
Ryan Wright, Gary Stokely
 
01:57Sam Houston StateAndrew Card double dribbles71-48
SubsIllinois
John Stich (PF)
Larry Newell
 
SubsSam Houston State 
01:30IllinoisJames Young lays it in73-48
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
01:10Sam Houston StateAndrew Card buries a runner from the baseline73-50
00:48IllinoisMatthew McDonald hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Nicholas Dowdell - foul #2 on Nicholas Dowdell, team foul #773-50
00:48IllinoisMatthew McDonald makes the 1st free throw74-50
00:48IllinoisMatthew McDonald makes the 2nd free throw75-50
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
00:42Sam Houston StateNicholas Dowdell can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing75-50
00:40Sam Houston StateRussell McAllister tips it in75-52
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) 
Game PlanSam Houston StateSam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-5) 
00:17IllinoisJames Young is fouled on the floor by Douglas Terry - foul #1 on Douglas Terry, team foul #875-52
00:17IllinoisJames Young makes the 1st free throw76-52
00:17IllinoisJames Young makes the 2nd free throw77-52
00:13Sam Houston StateAndrew Card can't connect on a turnaround from the right block77-52
00:12IllinoisRonald Sink pulls down the rebound77-52
00:00IllinoisMatthew McDonald runs out the clock77-52