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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Knight
Final -
2/2/2026
75
  1 2 F
Western Carolina 33 42 75
Ball State 29 40 69
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDaniel Bird 28 2-7 0-3 0-2 0 5 2 1 0 1 1 4
pfRoger Charles 19 3-5 0-1 0-0 3 7 0 0 0 0 5 6
sfBrian Bischoff 26 6-11 1-2 6-7 1 4 0 2 0 0 1 19
sgBrian Troy 25 4-10 3-6 3-4 0 1 3 2 2 0 2 14
pgRichard Townsend 27 3-4 1-1 3-4 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Desimone 19 3-6 0-0 2-2 6 10 0 0 1 0 1 8
sfRobert Esposito 18 1-4 1-3 0-0 1 3 1 3 0 0 2 3
pgMatthew Wright 13 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 2
cBrett Eschberger 13 2-4 0-0 2-2 1 3 0 1 0 1 3 6
sgDavid Smith 11 1-4 1-1 0-0 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 3
pfJames Retana 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 26-57 7-18 16-21 13 35 14 11 4 2 20 75
Percentages   .456 .389 .762                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cFred Shead 24 2-6 1-2 1-1 3 5 0 0 1 2 3 6
pfEric Williams 27 4-10 0-2 5-6 3 7 0 1 0 0 1 13
sfJohn Gustafson 21 4-8 0-2 2-2 1 5 3 1 0 1 4 10
sgDarrell Brown 30 4-8 0-1 3-4 2 3 5 1 2 0 0 11
pgEdgar Jerkins 27 3-6 2-4 2-2 0 1 4 3 1 0 4 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfGary Tunstall 22 1-3 0-0 1-4 1 5 0 1 0 0 2 3
pfLarry Sorensen 17 1-4 0-0 2-2 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 4
pgRonnie Kosakowski 14 2-6 2-5 0-0 1 3 2 2 0 0 1 6
sfDouglas Mauriello 10 1-2 0-0 2-2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 4
sgWayne Middleton 5 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
cMichael Eckley 3 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 23-58 5-18 18-23 13 33 15 10 4 4 19 69
Percentages   .397 .278 .783                

WCU
33
12-32
3-11
6-8
6
17
6
3
3
2
8
10
9
7
4
11
42
14-25
4-7
10-13
7
18
8
8
1
0
12
14
2
10
0
11
75
26-57
7-18
16-21
13
35
14
11
4
2
20
24
11
17
4
22
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
BSU
29
10-28
2-6
7-8
7
21
8
8
1
3
9
12
3
4
0
11
40
13-30
3-12
11-15
6
12
7
2
3
1
10
16
9
4
7
8
69
23-58
5-18
18-23
13
33
15
10
4
4
19
28
12
8
7
19
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Brian Bischoff Western Carolina
19 Points, 4 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh)
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh)
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh)
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh)
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fresh)
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh)
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh)
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh)
 C - Fred Shead (fresh)
 
20:00Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:41Western CarolinaBrian Troy clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner0-0
19:40Ball StateEric Williams pulls down the rebound0-0
19:26Ball StateDarrell Brown misses short on a floater from just outside the lane0-0
19:24Western CarolinaRoger Charles gets the rebound0-0
19:18Western CarolinaDaniel Bird can't finish the layup0-0
19:17Ball StateFred Shead pulls down the rebound0-0
18:54Ball StateEric Williams buries a driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Edgar Jerkins0-2
18:38Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing0-2
18:36Ball StateEric Williams snags the defensive board0-2
18:29Ball StateJohn Gustafson misses the turnaround from the baseline0-2
18:28Western CarolinaRoger Charles grabs the defensive rebound0-2
18:02Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on John Gustafson - foul #1 on John Gustafson, team foul #10-2
18:02Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the 1st free throw1-2
18:02Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the 2nd free throw2-2
17:45Ball StateEric Williams throws a bad pass out of bounds2-2
17:24Western CarolinaDaniel Bird comes up short on the jump hook in the lane2-2
17:22Ball StateJohn Gustafson grabs the board2-2
17:02Ball StateJohn Gustafson is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on John Gustafson, team foul #22-2
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Richard Townsend, Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles
 
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (SF)
John Gustafson
 
16:45Western CarolinaRobert Esposito is called for a backcourt violation2-2
SubsWestern Carolina
Brett Eschberger (C)
Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State
Larry Sorensen (C)
Fred Shead
 
16:27Ball StateEdgar Jerkins misses the 3 from the left wing2-2
16:25Western CarolinaDavid Desimone snags the defensive board2-2
16:08Western CarolinaDavid Desimone hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing2-2
16:07Western CarolinaDavid Desimone tips it in4-2
15:51Ball StateDarrell Brown misses short on a jumper from the baseline4-2
15:50Western CarolinaThe rebound goes to Robert Esposito4-2
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Matthew Wright (fresh)
 SG - Robert Esposito (fresh)
 SF - David Smith (fresh)
 PF - David Desimone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Brett Eschberger (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh)
 SF - Gary Tunstall (fresh)
 PF - Eric Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh)
 
15:37Western CarolinaRobert Esposito clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner4-2
15:35Western CarolinaDavid Desimone tips it back up and in6-2
15:13Ball StateGary Tunstall knocks in the shot from the left side on a great pass from Edgar Jerkins6-4
14:59Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger hits a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by David Smith8-4
14:38Ball StateGary Tunstall is fouled on the floor by Robert Esposito - foul #1 on Robert Esposito, team foul #18-4
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Brian Bischoff (SF), Roger Charles (PF), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, Robert Esposito, David Smith, David Desimone, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SF), Fred Shead (C)
Edgar Jerkins, Darrell Brown, Eric Williams
 
14:30Ball StateDaniel Bird swats the shot by Gary Tunstall8-4
14:28Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski pulls down the offensive rebound8-4
14:12Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing8-4
14:11Western CarolinaRoger Charles snags the defensive board8-4
13:45Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing8-4
13:44Ball StateThe rebound goes to Ronnie Kosakowski8-4
13:38Ball StateGary Tunstall is hacked by Daniel Bird - foul #1 on Daniel Bird, team foul #28-4
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Wayne Middleton (SG)
Larry Sorensen
 
13:23Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski clanks a driving attempt from close range8-4
13:22Western CarolinaDaniel Bird snags the defensive board8-4
13:02Western CarolinaThe jumper by Brian Bischoff is denied by Fred Shead8-4
13:00Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff pulls down the offensive rebound8-4
12:48Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing8-4
12:46Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski gets the rebound8-4
12:33Ball StateWayne Middleton lays it up and in8-6
12:20Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the floater from the left side on a great pass from Richard Townsend10-6
11:58Ball StateWayne Middleton misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner10-6
11:56Ball StateFred Shead can't tip it in10-6
11:54Ball StateGary Tunstall tips it but misses10-6
11:53Western CarolinaThe rebound goes to Brian Bischoff10-6
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Charles (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh)
 SG - Wayne Middleton (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Douglas Mauriello (fresh)
 PF - Gary Tunstall (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Fred Shead (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:46Western CarolinaBrian Troy comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing10-6
11:44Ball StateGary Tunstall snags the defensive board10-6
11:38Ball StateBrian Troy is called for the reach on Ronnie Kosakowski - foul #1 on Brian Troy, team foul #310-6
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), Darrell Brown (SG), Eric Williams (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Wayne Middleton, Gary Tunstall, Fred Shead
 
11:26Ball StateDouglas Mauriello throws it down on a nice dish by Darrell Brown10-8
11:06Western CarolinaDaniel Bird travels with the ball10-8
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Brett Eschberger (C)
Richard Townsend, Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State
Michael Eckley (C)
Douglas Mauriello
 
10:43Ball StateLarry Sorensen hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket10-8
10:42Ball StateLarry Sorensen can't tip it in10-8
10:40Ball StateDarrell Brown hits the follow up shot10-10
10:31Western CarolinaDavid Smith misses the jump hook in the lane10-10
10:29Western CarolinaDavid Desimone grabs the offensive board10-10
10:20Western CarolinaDavid Smith knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Matthew Wright13-10
10:10Ball StateMichael Eckley misses long on a floater from the free throw line13-10
10:08Ball StateMichael Eckley snags the offensive board13-10
09:51Ball StateEric Williams lays it up and in on a great pass from Edgar Jerkins13-12
09:30Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger clanks a floater in the paint13-12
09:28Ball StateMichael Eckley grabs the defensive rebound13-12
09:17Ball StateMichael Eckley clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner13-12
09:16Ball StateEric Williams misses the tip13-12
09:14Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger gets the rebound13-12
09:05Western CarolinaMatthew Wright is fouled on the floor by Larry Sorensen - foul #1 on Larry Sorensen, team foul #313-12
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Brian Bischoff (SF), Roger Charles (PF), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, Robert Esposito, David Smith, David Desimone, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (SF), Fred Shead (C)
Larry Sorensen, Michael Eckley
 
08:46Western CarolinaDaniel Bird is fouled on the floor by Fred Shead - foul #1 on Fred Shead, team foul #413-12
08:36Western CarolinaFred Shead denies the turnaround by Brian Bischoff13-12
08:34Ball StateEdgar Jerkins pulls down the rebound13-12
08:16Ball StateEdgar Jerkins is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Edgar Jerkins, team foul #513-12
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Douglas Mauriello (SF)
Edgar Jerkins, Eric Williams
 
07:59Western CarolinaBrian Troy scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner16-12
07:48Ball StateBrian Troy steals the ball from Ronnie Kosakowski16-12
07:45Western CarolinaRichard Townsend lays it up and in set up by Brian Troy18-12
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh)
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Douglas Mauriello (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Fred Shead (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:41Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt18-12
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Wayne Middleton (SG)
Darrell Brown
 
07:26Western CarolinaDaniel Bird banks in the layup20-12
07:05Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Douglas Mauriello20-15
06:45Western CarolinaBrian Troy's layup is rejected by Douglas Mauriello20-15
06:44Ball StateThe rebound goes to Wayne Middleton20-15
06:32Ball StateFred Shead makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Ronnie Kosakowski20-18
06:12Western CarolinaRichard Townsend is fouled on the floor by Ronnie Kosakowski - foul #1 on Ronnie Kosakowski, team foul #620-18
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), Darrell Brown (SG), Eric Williams (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Wayne Middleton, Douglas Mauriello, Fred Shead
 
06:07Western CarolinaRichard Townsend is hacked by Eric Williams - foul #1 on Eric Williams, team foul #720-18
06:07Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 1st free throw21-18
06:07Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 2nd free throw22-18
06:04Ball StateEdgar Jerkins's pass is intercepted by Richard Townsend in the backcourt22-18
06:01Western CarolinaRobert Esposito can't finish the layup22-18
06:00Ball StateEric Williams pulls down the rebound22-18
05:48Ball StateLarry Sorensen connects on the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Darrell Brown22-20
05:33Western CarolinaDarrell Brown steps in front of the Robert Esposito pass22-20
05:24Ball StateDarrell Brown misses long on a jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Robert Esposito - foul #2 on Robert Esposito, team foul #422-20
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Brett Eschberger (C)
Richard Townsend, Robert Esposito, Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State 
05:24Ball StateDarrell Brown makes the 1st free throw22-21
05:24Ball StateDarrell Brown misses the 2nd free throw22-21
05:24Western CarolinaDavid Desimone grabs the defensive rebound22-21
05:03Western CarolinaDavid Smith clanks a jumpshot from the left side22-21
05:01Western CarolinaThe offensive rebound goes to David Smith22-21
04:47Western CarolinaMatthew Wright misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing22-21
04:46Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger misses the tip22-21
04:45Ball StateGary Tunstall grabs the board22-21
04:33Ball StateEdgar Jerkins travels with the ball22-21
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Bischoff (SF), Roger Charles (PF)
David Smith, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Douglas Mauriello (SF)
Gary Tunstall
 
04:05Western CarolinaRoger Charles throws it down on a great pass from Matthew Wright24-21
03:53Ball StateDouglas Mauriello misses short on a fadeaway from the left block24-21
03:52Western CarolinaBrian Troy snags the defensive board24-21
03:48Western CarolinaMatthew Wright makes the jumper from the right side26-21
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Matthew Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Desimone (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Douglas Mauriello (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:29Ball StateEdgar Jerkins misses long on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Matthew Wright - foul #1 on Matthew Wright, team foul #526-21
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Robert Esposito (SG), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, Brian Troy, David Desimone
 
SubsBall State
John Gustafson (SF), Fred Shead (C)
Douglas Mauriello, Larry Sorensen
 
03:29Ball StateEdgar Jerkins makes the 1st free throw26-22
03:29Ball StateEdgar Jerkins makes the 2nd free throw26-23
03:06Western CarolinaRichard Townsend connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner29-23
03:00Ball StateEdgar Jerkins is hacked by Richard Townsend in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Townsend, team foul #629-23
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Gary Tunstall (PF)
Edgar Jerkins, Eric Williams
 
02:39Ball StateDarrell Brown is hacked by Roger Charles - foul #1 on Roger Charles, team foul #729-23
SubsWestern Carolina
Brett Eschberger (PF)
Roger Charles
 
SubsBall State 
02:39Ball StateDarrell Brown makes the 1st free throw29-24
02:39Ball StateDarrell Brown makes the 2nd free throw29-25
02:20Western CarolinaDaniel Bird clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing29-25
02:18Ball StateGary Tunstall pulls down the rebound29-25
01:56Ball StateFred Shead misses badly on a jumper from the right block29-25
01:55Western CarolinaDaniel Bird snags the defensive board29-25
01:44Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Richard Townsend31-25
01:23Ball StateJohn Gustafson hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range but the foul's on Brian Bischoff - foul #1 on Brian Bischoff, team foul #831-25
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Troy (SG), Roger Charles (PF)
Brian Bischoff, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), Eric Williams (PF), Michael Eckley (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Darrell Brown, Fred Shead
 
01:23Ball StateJohn Gustafson makes the 1st free throw31-26
01:23Ball StateJohn Gustafson makes the 2nd free throw31-27
01:15Western CarolinaBrian Troy misses short on a shot from the right block but he's fouled by Gary Tunstall - foul #1 on Gary Tunstall, team foul #831-27
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Larry Sorensen (C)
Michael Eckley
 
01:15Western CarolinaBrian Troy misses the 1st free throw31-27
01:15Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 2nd free throw32-27
00:59Ball StateBrian Troy steals the ball from Larry Sorensen32-27
00:36Western CarolinaRoger Charles clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing32-27
00:35Ball StateJohn Gustafson snags the defensive board32-27
00:11Ball StateEdgar Jerkins drills a shot from the right side set up by John Gustafson32-29
00:05Western CarolinaRichard Townsend misses badly on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Edgar Jerkins - foul #2 on Edgar Jerkins, team foul #932-29
SubsWestern Carolina
David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF), Brett Eschberger (C)
Robert Esposito, Roger Charles, Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (SG), Fred Shead (C)
John Gustafson, Larry Sorensen
 
00:05Western CarolinaRichard Townsend misses the 1st free throw32-29
00:05Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 2nd free throw33-29
00:00Ball StateBrett Eschberger blocks the short jumper by Eric Williams33-29
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Fred Shead (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00Ball StateJohn Gustafson inbounds the ball33-29
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:45Ball StateDarrell Brown is hacked by Roger Charles - foul #2 on Roger Charles, team foul #133-29
19:31Ball StateEric Williams misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane33-29
19:30Western CarolinaRoger Charles grabs the board33-29
19:04Western CarolinaBrian Troy comes up short on the 3 from the left wing33-29
19:03Western CarolinaRoger Charles tips it in35-29
18:44Ball StateEric Williams clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing35-29
18:42Ball StateDarrell Brown tips it but misses35-29
18:40Ball StateJohn Gustafson snags the offensive board35-29
18:22Ball StateFred Shead comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing35-29
18:21Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff snags the defensive board35-29
17:55Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the runner in the lane37-29
17:40Ball StateEdgar Jerkins can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane37-29
17:38Western CarolinaDaniel Bird gets the rebound37-29
17:33Western CarolinaRichard Townsend hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side37-29
17:32Western CarolinaRoger Charles grabs the offensive rebound37-29
17:11Western CarolinaRoger Charles misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side37-29
17:10Western CarolinaRoger Charles tips it back up and in39-29
16:53Ball StateJohn Gustafson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner39-29
16:52Ball StateFred Shead gets the offensive rebound39-29
16:34Ball StateEric Williams is hacked by Roger Charles - foul #3 on Roger Charles, team foul #239-29
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF), Brett Eschberger (C)
Richard Townsend, Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles, Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Gary Tunstall (SG), Douglas Mauriello (SF), Larry Sorensen (PF), Michael Eckley (C)
Edgar Jerkins, Darrell Brown, John Gustafson, Eric Williams, Fred Shead
 
16:25Ball StateMichael Eckley clanks a shot from just outside the lane39-29
16:24Western CarolinaRobert Esposito grabs the defensive rebound39-29
16:07Western CarolinaDavid Smith comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing39-29
16:05Ball StateGary Tunstall grabs the defensive rebound39-29
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Matthew Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Robert Esposito (fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - David Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - David Desimone (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Brett Eschberger (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 SF - Douglas Mauriello (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Larry Sorensen (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael Eckley (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:53Ball StateDavid Desimone steals it from Gary Tunstall39-29
15:49Western CarolinaMatthew Wright loses the ball out of bounds39-29
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (SG)
Michael Eckley
 
15:38Ball StateDavid Smith is called for the reach on Douglas Mauriello - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #339-29
15:26Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing39-29
15:25Western CarolinaDavid Desimone grabs the defensive rebound39-29
15:07Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Brett Eschberger, team foul #439-29
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Bischoff (SF), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, David Smith, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), John Gustafson (SF), Eric Williams (PF)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Douglas Mauriello, Gary Tunstall
 
14:57Ball StateEric Williams hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner39-29
14:55Ball StateEric Williams pulls down the offensive rebound39-29
14:46Ball StateDarrell Brown makes the jumpshot from the right side39-31
14:27Western CarolinaDarrell Brown picks off the pass by Richard Townsend39-31
14:23Ball StateDarrell Brown lays it in39-33
14:12Western CarolinaDavid Desimone misses long on a fadeaway from the right side39-33
14:10Western CarolinaDavid Desimone can't tip it in39-33
14:08Ball StateThe rebound goes to Darrell Brown39-33
13:56Ball StateEric Williams misses long on a runner near the basket but the foul's on David Desimone - foul #1 on David Desimone, team foul #539-33
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Troy (SG), Roger Charles (PF)
Robert Esposito, David Desimone
 
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (SG), Fred Shead (C)
Darrell Brown, Larry Sorensen
 
13:56Ball StateEric Williams misses the 1st free throw39-33
13:56Ball StateEric Williams makes the 2nd free throw39-34
13:42Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff's pass is off the mark and out of bounds39-34
SubsWestern Carolina
David Smith (SF)
Brian Bischoff
 
SubsBall State 
13:18Ball StateGary Tunstall misses long on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Roger Charles - foul #4 on Roger Charles, team foul #639-34
SubsWestern Carolina
Brett Eschberger (PF)
Roger Charles
 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Douglas Mauriello (PF)
Edgar Jerkins, Eric Williams
 
13:18Ball StateGary Tunstall misses the 1st free throw39-34
13:18Ball StateGary Tunstall misses the 2nd free throw39-34
13:18Western CarolinaDaniel Bird snags the defensive board39-34
13:01Western CarolinaDaniel Bird is fouled on the floor by Douglas Mauriello - foul #1 on Douglas Mauriello, team foul #139-34
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SF)
David Smith
 
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (SG)
Douglas Mauriello
 
12:41Western CarolinaRobert Esposito misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner39-34
12:40Ball StateThe rebound goes to Fred Shead39-34
12:35Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Darrell Brown39-37
12:15Western CarolinaBrian Troy connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Daniel Bird42-37
12:09Ball StateJohn Gustafson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Darrell Brown42-39
11:57Western CarolinaRobert Esposito is called for traveling42-39
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Brian Bischoff (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Richard Townsend, Robert Esposito, Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), Eric Williams (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, John Gustafson, Fred Shead
 
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Matthew Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - David Desimone (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Brett Eschberger (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:36Ball StateLarry Sorensen misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing42-39
11:35Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger grabs the defensive rebound42-39
11:14Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away45-39
11:06Ball StateLarry Sorensen misses the lay-in but the foul's on Brett Eschberger - foul #2 on Brett Eschberger, team foul #745-39
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG)
Brian Troy
 
SubsBall State 
11:06Ball StateLarry Sorensen makes the 1st free throw45-40
11:06Ball StateLarry Sorensen makes the 2nd free throw45-41
10:49Western CarolinaRobert Esposito knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away48-41
10:29Ball StateDarrell Brown buries a shot from the right wing48-43
10:07Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the driving attempt in the lane set up by Matthew Wright and the foul's on Gary Tunstall - foul #2 on Gary Tunstall, team foul #250-43
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Wayne Middleton (SG), John Gustafson (SF), Fred Shead (C)
Edgar Jerkins, Darrell Brown, Gary Tunstall, Larry Sorensen
 
10:07Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the free throw51-43
09:49Ball StateJohn Gustafson hits a driving attempt in the lane51-45
09:38Western CarolinaWayne Middleton is called for the reach on Robert Esposito - foul #1 on Wayne Middleton, team foul #351-45
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Troy (SG), James Retana (PF)
Robert Esposito, David Desimone
 
SubsBall State
Douglas Mauriello (PF)
Eric Williams
 
09:18Western CarolinaDaniel Bird lays it in set up by Brian Troy53-45
09:05Ball StateJohn Gustafson misses long on a floater from the left block53-45
09:04Western CarolinaDaniel Bird grabs the defensive rebound53-45
08:46Western CarolinaBrian Troy misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing53-45
08:45Ball StateJohn Gustafson pulls down the rebound53-45
08:25Ball StateDouglas Mauriello comes up short on the floater from the right block but he's fouled by James Retana - foul #1 on James Retana, team foul #853-45
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Brian Bischoff, James Retana
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), Darrell Brown (SG), Eric Williams (PF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Wayne Middleton, John Gustafson, Fred Shead
 
08:25Ball StateDouglas Mauriello makes the 1st free throw53-46
08:25Ball StateDouglas Mauriello makes the 2nd free throw53-47
08:07Western CarolinaBrian Troy is whistled for traveling53-47
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
John Gustafson (SF)
Douglas Mauriello
 
07:55Ball StateEdgar Jerkins drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Darrell Brown53-50
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Robert Esposito (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - David Desimone (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Darrell Brown (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Eric Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh) 4 pts.
 
07:34Western CarolinaEdgar Jerkins steals it from Brian Troy53-50
07:17Ball StateEdgar Jerkins clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing53-50
07:16Western CarolinaThe rebound goes to David Desimone53-50
07:08Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses short on a jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on John Gustafson - foul #3 on John Gustafson, team foul #453-50
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), David Smith (SF), Roger Charles (PF)
Richard Townsend, Brian Troy, David Desimone
 
SubsBall State 
07:08Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses the 1st free throw53-50
07:08Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses the 2nd free throw53-50
07:08Ball StateEric Williams gets the rebound53-50
06:49Ball StateDarrell Brown loses the ball out of bounds53-50
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Bischoff (SF), Brett Eschberger (C)
David Smith, Daniel Bird
 
SubsBall State
Gary Tunstall (PF), Fred Shead (C)
Eric Williams, Larry Sorensen
 
06:26Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger lays it up and in on a great pass from Robert Esposito55-50
06:15Ball StateFred Shead connects on the jumper from the left block on a nice dish by John Gustafson and the foul's on Matthew Wright - foul #2 on Matthew Wright, team foul #955-52
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Douglas Mauriello (SF)
John Gustafson
 
06:15Ball StateFred Shead makes the free throw55-53
05:58Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses the easy layup55-53
05:57Western CarolinaRobert Esposito grabs the offensive board55-53
05:52Western CarolinaRobert Esposito is fouled on the floor by Fred Shead - foul #2 on Fred Shead, team foul #555-53
SubsWestern Carolina
David Smith (SG), David Desimone (C)
Robert Esposito, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (PG), Eric Williams (PF)
Edgar Jerkins, Douglas Mauriello
 
05:46Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side57-53
05:21Ball StateFred Shead misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing57-53
05:20Ball StateEric Williams tips it in57-55
05:08Western CarolinaDavid Desimone knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline set up by David Smith59-55
05:01Ball StateRonnie Kosakowski can't connect on a 3 from straight away59-55
05:00Ball StateThe offensive rebound goes to Fred Shead59-55
04:50Ball StateEric Williams blows the layup59-55
04:48Western CarolinaDavid Smith snags the defensive board59-55
04:28Western CarolinaFred Shead steals it from Brian Bischoff59-55
04:08Ball StateEric Williams hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Roger Charles - foul #5 on Roger Charles, team foul #1059-55
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Robert Esposito (SF), Brett Eschberger (PF), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, David Smith, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles, David Desimone
 
SubsBall State
Edgar Jerkins (PG), John Gustafson (SF), Larry Sorensen (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Darrell Brown, Fred Shead
 
04:08Ball StateEric Williams makes the 1st free throw59-56
04:08Ball StateEric Williams makes the 2nd free throw59-57
03:44Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger misses long on a floater in the lane but the foul's on Larry Sorensen - foul #2 on Larry Sorensen, team foul #659-57
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsBall State
Ronnie Kosakowski (SG)
Eric Williams
 
03:44Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger makes the 1st free throw60-57
03:44Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger makes the 2nd free throw61-57
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Robert Esposito (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Brett Eschberger (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Edgar Jerkins (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ronnie Kosakowski (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Gustafson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Gary Tunstall (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Larry Sorensen (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:33Ball StateJohn Gustafson connects on the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Ronnie Kosakowski61-59
03:19Western CarolinaBrian Troy scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Richard Townsend64-59
03:07Ball StateGary Tunstall can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Brett Eschberger - foul #3 on Brett Eschberger, team foul #1164-59
03:07Ball StateGary Tunstall misses the 1st free throw64-59
03:07Ball StateGary Tunstall makes the 2nd free throw64-60
02:45Western CarolinaThe short jumper by Brian Troy is denied by John Gustafson64-60
02:43Ball StateJohn Gustafson snags the defensive board64-60
02:43Ball StateBall State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)64-60
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Bischoff (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Robert Esposito, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsBall State
Darrell Brown (SG), Eric Williams (PF), Fred Shead (C)
Ronnie Kosakowski, Gary Tunstall, Larry Sorensen
 
02:16Ball StateEric Williams buries a driving attempt from close range64-62
01:55Western CarolinaDaniel Bird clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing64-62
01:53Western CarolinaThe offensive rebound goes to David Desimone64-62
01:39Western CarolinaBrian Troy is hacked by John Gustafson - foul #4 on John Gustafson, team foul #764-62
01:39Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 1st free throw65-62
01:39Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 2nd free throw66-62
01:28Ball StateEdgar Jerkins scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by John Gustafson66-65
01:13Western CarolinaRichard Townsend knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Brian Troy68-65
00:58Ball StateEric Williams is hacked by Brian Troy - foul #2 on Brian Troy, team foul #1268-65
00:58Ball StateEric Williams makes the 1st free throw68-66
00:58Ball StateEric Williams makes the 2nd free throw68-67
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
00:29Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff knocks in the floater from just outside the lane set up by Daniel Bird70-67
00:14Ball StateJohn Gustafson connects on the runner from the right block set up by Edgar Jerkins70-69
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:13Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff is hacked by Edgar Jerkins in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edgar Jerkins, team foul #870-69
00:13Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the 1st free throw71-69
00:13Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses the 2nd free throw71-69
00:13Western CarolinaDavid Desimone grabs the offensive board71-69
00:12Western CarolinaDavid Desimone is hacked by Fred Shead - foul #3 on Fred Shead, team foul #971-69
00:12Western CarolinaDavid Desimone makes the 1st free throw72-69
00:12Western CarolinaDavid Desimone makes the 2nd free throw73-69
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
00:06Ball StateDarrell Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing73-69
00:05Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff gets the rebound73-69
00:04Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff is fouled in the backcourt by Edgar Jerkins - foul #4 on Edgar Jerkins, team foul #1073-69
00:04Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the 1st free throw74-69
00:04Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the 2nd free throw75-69
00:00Ball StateJohn Gustafson misses long on a halfcourt shot75-69