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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Final -
2/5/2026
71
  1 2 F
Western Carolina 33 38 71
Appalachian State 35 39 74
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDaniel Bird 21 1-5 0-2 1-1 0 6 2 1 0 2 5 3
pfRoger Charles 21 4-8 2-4 0-0 2 9 0 1 0 0 2 10
sfBrian Bischoff 24 4-11 2-6 0-0 0 5 1 2 2 1 2 10
sgBrian Troy 20 2-5 2-5 4-4 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 10
pgRichard Townsend 27 2-6 0-2 4-4 0 0 3 2 1 0 5 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Desimone 21 4-5 0-0 2-2 3 5 0 1 0 0 3 10
sfRobert Esposito 18 2-4 1-2 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 5
pgMatthew Wright 15 2-5 1-2 0-0 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 5
sgDavid Smith 13 1-2 0-1 2-2 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 4
cBrett Eschberger 13 3-4 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 6
cJohn Hutchinson 4 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
pfJames Retana 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 25-58 8-24 13-13 11 34 7 14 6 4 24 71
Percentages   .431 .333 1.000                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGary Truitt 22 4-4 0-0 0-1 1 3 0 2 0 1 3 8
pfMark Boone 25 1-5 1-4 5-6 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 8
sfGilbert Risher 29 7-9 2-2 1-5 4 8 3 1 2 0 2 17
sgCasey Ethier 29 2-6 1-3 4-4 0 2 2 3 0 0 3 9
pgPaul Norton 29 3-7 1-3 4-5 2 6 5 2 0 1 2 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfPaul Skibski 17 4-6 0-0 2-2 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 10
cMichael York 17 2-4 0-0 2-4 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 6
pgDaniel Henderson 11 1-4 0-1 0-1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2
sfRichard Parker 11 1-2 0-0 1-1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3
pfLeonard Baker 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 25-49 5-13 19-29 9 30 15 12 4 7 13 74
Percentages   .510 .385 .655                

WCU
33
13-28
5-11
2-2
5
14
3
9
4
1
12
12
9
6
6
14
38
12-30
3-13
11-11
6
20
4
5
2
3
12
14
11
6
4
16
71
25-58
8-24
13-13
11
34
7
14
6
4
24
26
20
12
10
30
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
ASU
35
11-20
0-2
13-18
3
13
9
7
3
3
4
14
12
2
0
15
39
14-29
5-11
6-11
6
17
6
5
1
4
9
14
6
8
3
6
74
25-49
5-13
19-29
9
30
15
12
4
7
13
28
18
10
3
21
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Gilbert Risher Appalachian State
17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh)
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh)
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh)
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh)
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh)
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh)
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh)
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh)
 PF - Mark Boone (fresh)
 C - Gary Truitt (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 PlanAppalachian StateAppalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:41Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing0-0
19:40Appalachian StateMark Boone grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:19Appalachian StateGilbert Risher blows the layup0-0
19:18Appalachian StateMark Boone can't tip it in0-0
19:16Western CarolinaDaniel Bird pulls down the rebound0-0
19:12Western CarolinaBrian Troy comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner0-0
19:11Appalachian StateGilbert Risher gets the rebound0-0
18:46Appalachian StateMark Boone travels with the ball0-0
18:26Western CarolinaRoger Charles knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing3-0
18:01Appalachian StateGary Truitt drills a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Paul Norton3-2
17:51Western CarolinaBrian Troy buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Daniel Bird6-2
17:29Appalachian StateGilbert Risher connects on the jumper near the basket set up by Casey Ethier6-4
17:11Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing6-4
17:10Appalachian StateCasey Ethier grabs the board6-4
16:51Appalachian StateGilbert Risher is fouled on the floor by Brian Troy - foul #1 on Brian Troy, team foul #16-4
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF)
Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles
 
SubsAppalachian State 
16:28Appalachian StateCasey Ethier's pass is off the mark and out of bounds6-4
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Brett Eschberger (C)
Richard Townsend, Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State 
16:12Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger makes the jump hook from the right block8-4
15:57Appalachian StatePaul Norton clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner8-4
15:55Appalachian StateGilbert Risher tips it but misses8-4
15:53Western CarolinaMatthew Wright grabs the board8-4
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Matthew Wright (fresh)
 SG - Robert Esposito (fresh)
 SF - David Smith (fresh)
 PF - David Desimone (fresh)
 C - Brett Eschberger (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mark Boone (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Gary Truitt (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:44Western CarolinaRobert Esposito comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing8-4
15:43Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger tips it in10-4
15:20Appalachian StatePaul Norton can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane10-4
15:18Western CarolinaRobert Esposito grabs the board10-4
15:00Western CarolinaMatthew Wright misses badly on a 3 from the left wing10-4
14:58Western CarolinaDavid Desimone hits the follow up shot12-4
14:36Appalachian StatePaul Norton buries a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Gilbert Risher12-6
14:18Western CarolinaMatthew Wright throws a bad pass out of bounds12-6
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
 
SubsAppalachian State
Daniel Henderson (PG), Paul Skibski (SG), Richard Parker (SF), Michael York (PF), Leonard Baker (C)
Paul Norton, Casey Ethier, Gilbert Risher, Mark Boone, Gary Truitt
 
14:00Appalachian StatePaul Skibski comes up short on the fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Brian Troy - foul #2 on Brian Troy, team foul #212-6
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG)
Brian Troy
 
SubsAppalachian State 
14:00Appalachian StatePaul Skibski makes the 1st free throw12-7
14:00Appalachian StatePaul Skibski makes the 2nd free throw12-8
13:40Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff makes the 3 from the left wing set up by Daniel Bird15-8
13:18Appalachian StateDaniel Henderson banks in the layup and he's hacked by Roger Charles - foul #1 on Roger Charles, team foul #315-10
13:18Appalachian StateDaniel Henderson misses the free throw15-10
13:18Western CarolinaRoger Charles snags the defensive board15-10
13:06Western CarolinaRichard Townsend misses long on a floater from the left side15-10
13:05Appalachian StateLeonard Baker pulls down the rebound15-10
12:47Appalachian StateRichard Parker knocks in the floater near the basket set up by Paul Skibski and the foul's on Brian Bischoff - foul #1 on Brian Bischoff, team foul #415-12
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (SG)
Robert Esposito
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Norton (PG), Gilbert Risher (SF)
Daniel Henderson, Leonard Baker
 
12:47Appalachian StateRichard Parker makes the free throw15-13
12:31Western CarolinaRichard Townsend's pass is off the mark and out of bounds15-13
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsAppalachian State
Casey Ethier (SG)
Richard Parker
 
12:23Appalachian StatePaul Norton comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Roger Charles - foul #2 on Roger Charles, team foul #515-13
SubsWestern Carolina
David Desimone (PF)
Roger Charles
 
SubsAppalachian State 
12:23Appalachian StatePaul Norton makes the 1st free throw15-14
12:23Appalachian StatePaul Norton makes the 2nd free throw15-15
11:56Western CarolinaRichard Townsend misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner15-15
11:55Western CarolinaDavid Desimone gets the offensive rebound15-15
11:44Western CarolinaDaniel Bird is denied on a layup by Paul Skibski15-15
11:43Appalachian StatePaul Norton grabs the defensive rebound15-15
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh)
 SG - Matthew Wright (fresh)
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - David Desimone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh)
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Paul Skibski (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael York (fresh)
 
11:37Appalachian StatePaul Skibski can't finish the layup15-15
11:35Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff pulls down the rebound15-15
11:30Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff loses the ball out of bounds15-15
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG)
Matthew Wright
 
SubsAppalachian State
Mark Boone (PF), Gary Truitt (C)
Paul Skibski, Michael York
 
11:14Appalachian StatePaul Norton misses short on a floater from the free throw line15-15
11:12Appalachian StateGilbert Risher tips it home15-17
10:45Western CarolinaRichard Townsend is fouled on the floor by Gary Truitt - foul #1 on Gary Truitt, team foul #115-17
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), David Smith (SF), Brett Eschberger (C)
Richard Townsend, Brian Bischoff, Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State 
10:35Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger scores on a runner from the left block17-17
10:11Appalachian StateMark Boone misses the lay-in but he's fouled by David Desimone - foul #1 on David Desimone, team foul #617-17
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsAppalachian State
Daniel Henderson (PG), Paul Skibski (SF)
Paul Norton, Gilbert Risher
 
10:11Appalachian StateMark Boone makes the 1st free throw17-18
10:11Appalachian StateMark Boone makes the 2nd free throw17-19
09:54Western CarolinaRobert Esposito is fouled on the floor by Gary Truitt - foul #2 on Gary Truitt, team foul #217-19
SubsWestern Carolina
John Hutchinson (C)
David Desimone
 
SubsAppalachian State
Richard Parker (SF), Michael York (PF), Leonard Baker (C)
Casey Ethier, Mark Boone, Gary Truitt
 
09:41Western CarolinaMichael York blocks the jumper by Robert Esposito17-19
09:40Appalachian StatePaul Skibski gets the rebound17-19
09:20Appalachian StateDaniel Henderson misses the 3pt shot from the left wing17-19
09:18Western CarolinaThe rebound goes to John Hutchinson17-19
08:54Western CarolinaMichael York steals the ball from Robert Esposito17-19
08:35Appalachian StateJohn Hutchinson steals the ball from Paul Skibski17-19
08:09Western CarolinaJohn Hutchinson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side17-19
08:08Appalachian StateLeonard Baker gets the rebound17-19
07:48Appalachian StatePaul Skibski throws a bad pass out of bounds17-19
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Bischoff (SF), David Desimone (PF), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, David Smith, Brett Eschberger, John Hutchinson
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Norton (PG), Casey Ethier (SG), Gilbert Risher (SF), Mark Boone (PF)
Daniel Henderson, Paul Skibski, Richard Parker, Leonard Baker
 
07:27Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff throws a bad pass out of bounds17-19
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh)
 SG - Robert Esposito (fairly fresh)
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - David Desimone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh)
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Mark Boone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael York (fresh)
 
07:16Appalachian StatePaul Norton comes up short on the jump hook near the basket but he's hacked by Richard Townsend - foul #1 on Richard Townsend, team foul #717-19
07:16Appalachian StatePaul Norton makes the 1st free throw17-20
07:16Appalachian StatePaul Norton makes the 2nd free throw17-21
06:50Western CarolinaMichael York blocks the short jumper by David Desimone17-21
06:49Appalachian StateGilbert Risher gets the rebound17-21
06:40Appalachian StateMichael York is fouled on the floor by Brian Bischoff - foul #2 on Brian Bischoff, team foul #817-21
SubsWestern Carolina
James Retana (SF)
Brian Bischoff
 
SubsAppalachian State 
06:40Appalachian StateMichael York makes the 1st free throw17-22
06:40Appalachian StateMichael York misses the 2nd free throw17-22
06:40Western CarolinaDaniel Bird snags the defensive board17-22
06:31Western CarolinaJames Retana can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing17-22
06:29Western CarolinaJames Retana grabs the offensive board17-22
06:13Western CarolinaRobert Esposito scores on a floater from the left wing19-22
05:56Appalachian StateMichael York can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Daniel Bird - foul #1 on Daniel Bird, team foul #919-22
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (SG), David Smith (SF)
Robert Esposito, James Retana
 
SubsAppalachian State 
05:56Appalachian StateMichael York misses the 1st free throw19-22
05:56Appalachian StateMichael York makes the 2nd free throw19-23
05:48Western CarolinaRichard Townsend is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Richard Townsend, team foul #1019-23
SubsWestern Carolina
James Retana (SF)
Richard Townsend
 
SubsAppalachian State
Leonard Baker (C)
Michael York
 
05:37Appalachian StateCasey Ethier's pass is intercepted by Matthew Wright19-23
05:33Western CarolinaMatthew Wright banks in the layup21-23
05:09Appalachian StateCasey Ethier misses the easy layup but he's hacked by James Retana - foul #1 on James Retana, team foul #1121-23
SubsWestern Carolina
Brett Eschberger (PF)
David Desimone
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Skibski (PF)
Mark Boone
 
05:09Appalachian StateCasey Ethier makes the 1st free throw21-24
05:09Appalachian StateCasey Ethier makes the 2nd free throw21-25
04:45Western CarolinaGilbert Risher steals the ball from Daniel Bird21-25
04:19Appalachian StatePaul Skibski's layup is rejected by Daniel Bird21-25
04:17Western CarolinaDaniel Bird grabs the board21-25
04:12Western CarolinaDavid Smith buries a floater from the left side23-25
04:00Appalachian StateCasey Ethier hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Gilbert Risher23-27
03:45Western CarolinaMatthew Wright misses short on a fadeaway from the left side23-27
03:43Western CarolinaBrett Eschberger gets the offensive rebound23-27
03:36Western CarolinaDavid Smith loses the ball out of bounds23-27
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Brian Bischoff (SF), Roger Charles (PF), David Desimone (C)
Matthew Wright, David Smith, James Retana, Brett Eschberger, Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State
Daniel Henderson (PG), Richard Parker (SF), Mark Boone (PF), Gary Truitt (C)
Paul Norton, Casey Ethier, Gilbert Risher, Leonard Baker
 
03:20Appalachian StatePaul Skibski scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Richard Parker23-29
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh)
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - David Desimone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Daniel Henderson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Paul Skibski (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Richard Parker (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Mark Boone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Truitt (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:05Western CarolinaBrian Troy scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing26-29
02:36Appalachian StateGary Truitt's pass is intercepted by Richard Townsend26-29
02:32Western CarolinaRichard Townsend lays it up and in28-29
02:09Appalachian StateGary Truitt knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Mark Boone28-31
01:46Western CarolinaRoger Charles scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Townsend31-31
01:36Appalachian StatePaul Skibski buries a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Mark Boone31-33
01:30Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff is fouled on the floor by Paul Skibski - foul #1 on Paul Skibski, team foul #331-33
SubsWestern Carolina
Daniel Bird (C)
David Desimone
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Norton (PG), Casey Ethier (SG), Gilbert Risher (SF), Michael York (PF)
Daniel Henderson, Paul Skibski, Richard Parker, Mark Boone
 
01:14Western CarolinaRoger Charles misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing31-33
01:12Appalachian StateGary Truitt pulls down the rebound31-33
01:04Appalachian StateCasey Ethier's pass is intercepted by Brian Bischoff31-33
00:53Western CarolinaRoger Charles's pass is intercepted by Gilbert Risher31-33
00:43Appalachian StateMichael York lays it up and in set up by Paul Norton31-35
00:33Western CarolinaBrian Troy blows the layup but the foul's on Casey Ethier - foul #1 on Casey Ethier, team foul #431-35
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Robert Esposito (SF), Brett Eschberger (PF)
Richard Townsend, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles
 
SubsAppalachian State
Leonard Baker (C)
Gary Truitt
 
00:33Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 1st free throw32-35
00:33Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 2nd free throw33-35
00:10Appalachian StateGilbert Risher misses long on a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Daniel Bird - foul #2 on Daniel Bird, team foul #1233-35
SubsWestern Carolina
David Smith (SF)
Brian Troy
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Skibski (PF)
Leonard Baker
 
00:10Appalachian StateGilbert Risher misses the 1st free throw33-35
00:10Appalachian StateGilbert Risher misses the 2nd free throw33-35
00:10Western CarolinaDaniel Bird snags the defensive board33-35
00:02Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses long on a turnaround in the paint33-35
00:00Appalachian StatePaul Norton gets the rebound33-35
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Mark Boone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Truitt (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00Appalachian StateGilbert Risher inbounds the ball33-35
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanAppalachian StateAppalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:43Appalachian StateBrian Bischoff picks off the pass by Gilbert Risher33-35
19:38Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff lays it up and in35-35
19:21Appalachian StateCasey Ethier is fouled on the floor by Daniel Bird - foul #3 on Daniel Bird, team foul #135-35
SubsWestern Carolina
David Desimone (C)
Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State 
19:00Appalachian StateMark Boone can't connect on a runner from the right block but he's hacked by David Desimone - foul #2 on David Desimone, team foul #235-35
19:00Appalachian StateMark Boone makes the 1st free throw35-36
19:00Appalachian StateMark Boone makes the 2nd free throw35-37
18:39Western CarolinaDavid Desimone can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Gary Truitt - foul #3 on Gary Truitt, team foul #135-37
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsAppalachian State
Michael York (C)
Gary Truitt
 
18:39Western CarolinaDavid Desimone makes the 1st free throw36-37
18:39Western CarolinaDavid Desimone makes the 2nd free throw37-37
18:17Appalachian StateMichael York comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing37-37
18:16Western CarolinaRoger Charles gets the rebound37-37
17:56Western CarolinaDavid Desimone connects on the driving attempt from the left block39-37
17:46Appalachian StateBrian Bischoff swats the short shot by Michael York39-37
17:44Western CarolinaRoger Charles grabs the defensive rebound39-37
17:38Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff lays it up and in41-37
17:20Appalachian StateGilbert Risher hits a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Paul Norton41-39
17:02Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane41-39
17:01Appalachian StateGilbert Risher pulls down the rebound41-39
16:51Appalachian StateCasey Ethier clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner41-39
16:49Appalachian StateGilbert Risher tips it in41-41
16:45Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing41-41
16:44Western CarolinaDavid Desimone hits the follow up shot43-41
16:29Appalachian StateGilbert Risher buries a 3 pointer from straight away43-44
16:12Western CarolinaBrian Troy is hacked by Casey Ethier - foul #2 on Casey Ethier, team foul #243-44
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), Brett Eschberger (PF), John Hutchinson (C)
Richard Townsend, Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles, David Desimone
 
SubsAppalachian State
Daniel Henderson (PG), Paul Skibski (SG), Richard Parker (SF), Leonard Baker (C)
Paul Norton, Casey Ethier, Gilbert Risher, Mark Boone
 
15:57Western CarolinaJohn Hutchinson's fadeaway is rejected by Michael York43-44
15:56Western CarolinaRobert Esposito gets the offensive rebound43-44
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Matthew Wright (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Robert Esposito (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Brett Eschberger (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Hutchinson (fresh)
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Daniel Henderson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Paul Skibski (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Richard Parker (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Michael York (fresh) 4 pts. 3 blk.
 C - Leonard Baker (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:39Western CarolinaThe jumper by Brett Eschberger is denied by Richard Parker43-44
15:38Western CarolinaThe offensive rebound goes to David Smith43-44
15:17Western CarolinaDavid Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing43-44
15:16Appalachian StatePaul Skibski grabs the board43-44
15:10Appalachian StateDaniel Henderson double dribbles43-44
SubsWestern Carolina
Daniel Bird (C)
John Hutchinson
 
SubsAppalachian State
Gary Truitt (C)
Michael York
 
14:46Western CarolinaRobert Esposito connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by David Smith46-44
14:28Appalachian StateLeonard Baker can't finish the layup46-44
14:26Western CarolinaDaniel Bird snags the defensive board46-44
14:16Western CarolinaMatthew Wright scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away49-44
13:57Appalachian StateRichard Parker's layup is rejected by Daniel Bird49-44
13:55Appalachian StateGary Truitt gets the offensive rebound49-44
13:50Appalachian StateDaniel Henderson is hacked by Matthew Wright - foul #1 on Matthew Wright, team foul #349-44
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Brian Bischoff (SF), Roger Charles (PF)
Matthew Wright, Robert Esposito, David Smith, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Norton (PG), Casey Ethier (SG), Gilbert Risher (SF)
Daniel Henderson, Richard Parker, Leonard Baker
 
13:32Appalachian StatePaul Skibski drills a turnaround in the paint set up by Casey Ethier49-46
13:25Western CarolinaDaniel Bird misses long on a 3 from the left corner49-46
13:24Appalachian StateThe rebound goes to Casey Ethier49-46
13:13Appalachian StateGilbert Risher knocks in the runner from the baseline49-48
12:57Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff drills a 3pt shot from the left wing52-48
12:55Appalachian StatePaul Norton is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Paul Norton, team foul #352-48
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsAppalachian State
Mark Boone (PF)
Paul Skibski
 
12:42Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing52-48
12:40Western CarolinaThe offensive rebound goes to Brian Troy52-48
12:25Western CarolinaRoger Charles makes the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Brian Bischoff54-48
12:05Appalachian StateGary Truitt drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane54-50
12:00Western CarolinaRichard Townsend hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line54-50
11:59Appalachian StateGary Truitt gets the rebound54-50
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Brian Bischoff (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - Roger Charles (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fairly fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Mark Boone (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Truitt (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
11:53Appalachian StateGilbert Risher hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Paul Norton54-53
11:42Western CarolinaRoger Charles is denied on a layup by Paul Norton54-53
11:41Appalachian StateGilbert Risher snags the defensive board54-53
11:28Appalachian StateRichard Townsend is called for the reach on Paul Norton - foul #3 on Richard Townsend, team foul #454-53
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), David Desimone (PF), Brett Eschberger (C)
Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, Roger Charles, Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State
Michael York (C)
Gary Truitt
 
11:13Appalachian StatePaul Norton clanks a 3 from the left wing54-53
11:12Western CarolinaDavid Desimone gets the rebound54-53
10:50Western CarolinaDavid Desimone is hacked by Gilbert Risher - foul #1 on Gilbert Risher, team foul #454-53
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG)
Richard Townsend
 
SubsAppalachian State
Richard Parker (SG), Paul Skibski (PF)
Casey Ethier, Mark Boone
 
10:38Western CarolinaDavid Smith misses long on a shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Gilbert Risher - foul #2 on Gilbert Risher, team foul #554-53
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsAppalachian State
Daniel Henderson (PG), Leonard Baker (C)
Paul Norton, Gilbert Risher
 
10:38Western CarolinaDavid Smith makes the 1st free throw55-53
10:38Western CarolinaDavid Smith makes the 2nd free throw56-53
10:28Appalachian StateRobert Esposito is called for the reach on Paul Skibski - foul #1 on Robert Esposito, team foul #556-53
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Bischoff (SF)
David Smith
 
SubsAppalachian State 
10:12Appalachian StateThe jump hook by Daniel Henderson is blocked by Brett Eschberger56-53
10:11Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff grabs the board56-53
10:07Western CarolinaMatthew Wright's pass is intercepted by Paul Skibski56-53
09:54Appalachian StateLeonard Baker misses long on a shot from the left block56-53
09:53Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff grabs the defensive rebound56-53
09:32Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses badly on a 3 from the left wing56-53
09:30Appalachian StateLeonard Baker pulls down the rebound56-53
09:26Appalachian StateDaniel Henderson misses the shot from the left wing56-53
09:25Appalachian StatePaul Skibski tips it in56-55
09:17Western CarolinaDavid Desimone travels with the ball56-55
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brian Troy (SG), Roger Charles (PF), Daniel Bird (C)
Matthew Wright, Robert Esposito, David Desimone, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Norton (PG), Casey Ethier (SG), Gilbert Risher (SF), Mark Boone (PF), Gary Truitt (C)
Daniel Henderson, Paul Skibski, Richard Parker, Michael York, Leonard Baker
 
08:51Appalachian StateMark Boone can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing56-55
08:49Appalachian StateGilbert Risher gets the offensive rebound56-55
08:41Appalachian StateGary Truitt is called for traveling56-55
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SF)
Brian Bischoff
 
SubsAppalachian State 
08:22Western CarolinaRoger Charles scores on a fadeaway in the lane58-55
08:12Appalachian StateGary Truitt is fouled on the floor by Brian Troy - foul #3 on Brian Troy, team foul #658-55
07:57Appalachian StateGilbert Risher is hacked by Daniel Bird - foul #4 on Daniel Bird, team foul #758-55
07:57Appalachian StateGilbert Risher misses the 1st free throw58-55
07:57Western CarolinaRoger Charles pulls down the rebound58-55
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Brian Troy (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Robert Esposito (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Roger Charles (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Daniel Bird (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 16 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Mark Boone (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gary Truitt (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
07:52Western CarolinaRichard Townsend misses short on a 3 from straight away58-55
07:51Appalachian StateMark Boone grabs the defensive rebound58-55
07:32Appalachian StateRichard Townsend is called for the reach on Paul Norton - foul #4 on Richard Townsend, team foul #858-55
SubsWestern Carolina
David Desimone (PF)
Roger Charles
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Skibski (PF), Michael York (C)
Mark Boone, Gary Truitt
 
07:32Appalachian StatePaul Norton misses the 1st free throw58-55
07:32Western CarolinaThe rebound goes to Daniel Bird58-55
07:15Western CarolinaDaniel Bird throws it down on a great pass from Richard Townsend and he's fouled by Michael York - foul #1 on Michael York, team foul #660-55
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Bischoff (SF)
Robert Esposito
 
SubsAppalachian State 
07:15Western CarolinaDaniel Bird makes the free throw61-55
06:52Appalachian StateCasey Ethier hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing61-55
06:51Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff pulls down the rebound61-55
06:31Western CarolinaRichard Townsend hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing63-55
06:20Appalachian StateMichael York drills a runner in the paint on a great pass from Gilbert Risher63-57
05:57Western CarolinaBrian Troy is fouled on the floor by Casey Ethier - foul #3 on Casey Ethier, team foul #763-57
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG), Roger Charles (PF)
Richard Townsend, Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State
Daniel Henderson (PG), Richard Parker (SF), Mark Boone (PF), Gary Truitt (C)
Paul Norton, Casey Ethier, Gilbert Risher, Michael York
 
05:57Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 1st free throw64-57
05:57Western CarolinaBrian Troy makes the 2nd free throw65-57
05:42Appalachian StateMark Boone connects on the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Paul Skibski65-60
05:27Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing65-60
05:25Appalachian StatePaul Skibski grabs the board65-60
05:11Appalachian StateMark Boone clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing65-60
05:09Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff grabs the board65-60
04:49Western CarolinaMatthew Wright travels with the ball65-60
SubsWestern Carolina
Robert Esposito (SG), David Smith (SF), Daniel Bird (C)
Brian Troy, Brian Bischoff, David Desimone
 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Norton (PG), Casey Ethier (SG)
Daniel Henderson, Richard Parker
 
04:39Appalachian StateCasey Ethier is hacked by Daniel Bird - foul #5 on Daniel Bird, team foul #965-60
SubsWestern Carolina
Richard Townsend (PG), Brett Eschberger (C)
Matthew Wright, Daniel Bird
 
SubsAppalachian State
Gilbert Risher (SF)
Paul Skibski
 
04:39Appalachian StateCasey Ethier makes the 1st free throw65-61
04:39Appalachian StateCasey Ethier makes the 2nd free throw65-62
04:29Western CarolinaGary Truitt blocks the jumper by Roger Charles65-62
04:27Appalachian StateThe rebound goes to Paul Norton65-62
04:17Appalachian StateCasey Ethier hits a 3pt attempt from straight away65-65
03:54Western CarolinaDavid Smith is whistled for traveling65-65
SubsWestern Carolina
John Hutchinson (C)
Roger Charles
 
SubsAppalachian State
Michael York (PF), Leonard Baker (C)
Mark Boone, Gary Truitt
 
LineupWestern Carolina
 PG - Richard Townsend (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Robert Esposito (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - David Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Brett Eschberger (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Hutchinson (fresh)
 
LineupAppalachian State
 PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 16 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Michael York (fresh) 6 pts. 3 blk.
 C - Leonard Baker (fresh) 3 reb.
 
03:38Appalachian StatePaul Norton connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing65-68
03:28Western CarolinaRichard Townsend is hacked by Michael York - foul #2 on Michael York, team foul #865-68
SubsWestern Carolina 
SubsAppalachian State
Paul Skibski (PF)
Leonard Baker
 
03:28Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 1st free throw66-68
03:28Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 2nd free throw67-68
03:08Appalachian StateBrett Eschberger steals it from Paul Norton67-68
02:56Western CarolinaPaul Norton is called for the reach on Richard Townsend - foul #2 on Paul Norton, team foul #967-68
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Bischoff (SF), David Desimone (PF)
David Smith, John Hutchinson
 
SubsAppalachian State
Gary Truitt (C)
Casey Ethier
 
02:56Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 1st free throw68-68
02:56Western CarolinaRichard Townsend makes the 2nd free throw69-68
02:52Appalachian StateAppalachian State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)69-68
SubsWestern Carolina
Brian Troy (SG), Roger Charles (PF)
Robert Esposito, Brett Eschberger
 
SubsAppalachian State
Casey Ethier (SG), Mark Boone (PF)
Paul Skibski, Michael York
 
02:33Appalachian StateGary Truitt hits a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Paul Norton and the foul's on David Desimone - foul #3 on David Desimone, team foul #1069-70
02:33Appalachian StateGary Truitt misses the free throw69-70
02:33Western CarolinaRoger Charles gets the rebound69-70
02:18Western CarolinaBrian Troy comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away69-70
02:16Western CarolinaRoger Charles grabs the offensive rebound69-70
02:04Western CarolinaBrian Troy clanks a 3 from the left corner69-70
02:02Western CarolinaRoger Charles gets the offensive rebound69-70
01:40Western CarolinaDavid Desimone knocks in the jumper from the right block on a great pass from Richard Townsend71-70
01:16Appalachian StateMark Boone misses short on a 3 from the right wing71-70
01:14Appalachian StatePaul Norton grabs the offensive rebound71-70
00:58Appalachian StateCasey Ethier misses short on a shot from the right block71-70
00:57Appalachian StatePaul Norton tips it in71-72
00:40Western CarolinaBrian Bischoff misses the easy layup71-72
00:39Appalachian StatePaul Norton snags the defensive board71-72
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanAppalachian StateAppalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:16Appalachian StateCasey Ethier misses badly on a floater from the right wing71-72
00:15Western CarolinaDavid Desimone pulls down the rebound71-72
00:10Western CarolinaBrian Troy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds71-72
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanAppalachian StateAppalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:08Appalachian StateRichard Townsend is called for the reach on Gilbert Risher in the backcourt - foul #5 on Richard Townsend, team foul #1171-72
SubsWestern Carolina
Matthew Wright (PG)
Richard Townsend
 
SubsAppalachian State 
00:08Appalachian StateGilbert Risher makes the 1st free throw71-73
00:08Appalachian StateGilbert Risher misses the 2nd free throw71-73
00:08Western CarolinaRoger Charles snags the defensive board71-73
00:08Western CarolinaWestern Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)71-73
00:03Western CarolinaMatthew Wright comes up short on the driving attempt from the right block71-73
00:02Appalachian StateThe rebound goes to Mark Boone71-73
00:01Appalachian StateBrian Troy is called for the reach on Mark Boone in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brian Troy, team foul #1271-73
00:01Appalachian StateMark Boone makes the 1st free throw71-74
00:01Appalachian StateMark Boone misses the 2nd free throw71-74
00:01Western CarolinaRoger Charles grabs the board71-74
Game PlanWestern CarolinaWestern Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanAppalachian StateAppalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:00Western CarolinaRoger Charles comes up short on the fullcourt shot71-74