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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
3/5/2026
82
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 36 46 82
Southern Illinois 39 41 80
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Tarango 29 2-7 0-0 2-3 4 10 2 2 0 0 2 6
pfJohn Byfield 24 4-7 0-1 1-2 4 7 1 0 1 0 1 9
sfJonathan Wilkinson 26 4-12 0-2 4-6 1 7 2 2 2 0 3 12
sgJoel Dunton 23 4-7 3-6 0-0 0 1 4 1 0 0 4 11
pgDavid Theriault 28 4-7 1-4 6-8 0 1 3 1 3 0 3 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgWesley Biondo 24 4-8 4-8 0-0 0 2 3 1 1 0 2 12
sfMichael Branam 19 3-6 0-0 3-3 1 5 1 2 0 2 0 9
sgVictor Gift 14 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0
sgRick Davis 6 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
sfHerbert Deblois 5 1-1 0-0 5-6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7
pgFreddy Morant 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 26-57 8-21 22-30 11 35 18 10 9 2 16 82
Percentages   .456 .381 .733                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMerle Stokes 20 3-7 1-3 0-0 1 2 1 0 1 0 5 7
pfSean Staley 22 3-9 0-1 0-2 1 4 2 0 0 1 3 6
sfDanny Ardoin 25 4-12 0-2 1-3 3 4 3 1 2 1 1 9
sgJohn Crist 27 3-6 2-4 2-2 1 2 6 2 0 0 5 10
pgLeslie Nelson 27 8-12 4-7 0-0 3 8 3 4 1 0 3 20
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPaul Strahan 20 3-4 1-1 0-0 2 8 0 1 2 3 1 7
pgRussell Viles 17 3-8 1-4 4-5 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 11
sgChad Fresquez 15 1-4 0-2 2-2 0 4 4 2 0 0 0 4
cCalvin Young 14 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2
sfDavid Clark 9 2-3 0-1 0-0 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 4
pfLawrence Jackson 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 31-66 9-25 9-14 15 40 21 13 7 5 20 80
Percentages   .470 .360 .643                

WKU
36
11-24
2-7
12-14
4
13
8
8
5
2
9
16
6
8
7
14
46
15-33
6-14
10-16
7
22
10
2
4
0
7
12
7
6
3
15
82
26-57
8-21
22-30
11
35
18
10
9
2
16
28
13
14
10
29
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
SIUC
39
15-28
2-7
7-11
7
17
11
7
5
4
8
16
12
10
4
8
41
16-38
7-18
2-3
8
23
10
6
2
1
12
14
2
13
2
20
80
31-66
9-25
9-14
15
40
21
13
7
5
20
30
14
23
6
28
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg David Theriault Western Kentucky
15 Points, 3 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh)
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh)
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh)
 PF - John Byfield (fresh)
 C - John Tarango (fresh)
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh)
 SG - John Crist (fresh)
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh)
 PF - Sean Staley (fresh)
 C - Merle Stokes (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyJohn Tarango wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:48Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line0-0
19:46Western KentuckyJohn Tarango tips it in2-0
19:32Southern IllinoisSean Staley misses the pull-up jumper from the left side2-0
19:30Western KentuckyJohn Byfield snags the defensive board2-0
19:11Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing2-0
19:10Southern IllinoisJohn Crist gets the rebound2-0
19:04Southern IllinoisSean Staley hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block2-0
19:03Southern IllinoisJohn Crist grabs the offensive rebound2-0
18:54Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin connects on the floater near the basket on a great pass from John Crist2-2
18:28Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson's pass is intercepted by Merle Stokes2-2
18:13Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson misses long on a shot from the right side2-2
18:11Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes tips it in2-4
17:57Western KentuckyDavid Theriault clanks a floater from the left side but the foul's on Merle Stokes - foul #1 on Merle Stokes, team foul #12-4
17:57Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 1st free throw3-4
17:57Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 2nd free throw4-4
17:43Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner4-4
17:41Southern IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Danny Ardoin4-4
17:15Southern IllinoisSean Staley scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by John Crist and the foul's on Joel Dunton - foul #1 on Joel Dunton, team foul #14-6
17:15Southern IllinoisSean Staley misses the free throw4-6
17:15Western KentuckyJohn Tarango grabs the board4-6
17:01Western KentuckySean Staley swats the short shot by Jonathan Wilkinson4-6
16:59Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson pulls down the rebound4-6
16:55Southern IllinoisSean Staley misses the lay-in4-6
16:53Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson pulls down the rebound4-6
16:31Western KentuckyJoel Dunton buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from David Theriault7-6
16:14Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin is hacked by Jonathan Wilkinson - foul #1 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #27-6
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SF), Michael Branam (PF)
Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Paul Strahan (PF), Calvin Young (C)
Sean Staley, Merle Stokes
 
15:52Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing7-6
15:50Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Wesley Biondo7-6
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Wesley Biondo (fresh)
 PF - Michael Branam (fresh)
 C - John Tarango (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh)
 SG - John Crist (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Paul Strahan (fresh)
 C - Calvin Young (fresh)
 
15:43Western KentuckyWesley Biondo connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Michael Branam10-6
15:22Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin's layup is rejected by Michael Branam10-6
15:20Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin can't tip it in10-6
15:18Southern IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Calvin Young10-6
14:59Southern IllinoisJohn Crist misses the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Joel Dunton - foul #2 on Joel Dunton, team foul #310-6
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF)
David Theriault, Joel Dunton, John Tarango
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (PG), Chad Fresquez (SF), Sean Staley (PF), Merle Stokes (C)
Leslie Nelson, Danny Ardoin, Paul Strahan, Calvin Young
 
14:59Southern IllinoisJohn Crist makes the 1st free throw10-7
14:59Southern IllinoisJohn Crist makes the 2nd free throw10-8
14:30Western KentuckyWesley Biondo comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner10-8
14:28Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez pulls down the rebound10-8
14:11Southern IllinoisJohn Crist buries a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Merle Stokes10-10
13:57Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson can't connect on a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Sean Staley - foul #1 on Sean Staley, team foul #210-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG)
Victor Gift
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
David Clark (SF)
John Crist
 
13:57Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 1st free throw11-10
13:57Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson misses the 2nd free throw11-10
13:57Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Chad Fresquez11-10
13:44Southern IllinoisDavid Clark drills a jumper near the basket11-12
13:27Western KentuckyWesley Biondo comes up short on the 3 from straight away11-12
13:25Southern IllinoisDavid Clark snags the defensive board11-12
13:01Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez is called for a backcourt violation11-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SF), John Tarango (C)
Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Leslie Nelson (PG), Danny Ardoin (SF), Paul Strahan (PF), Calvin Young (C)
Chad Fresquez, David Clark, Sean Staley, Merle Stokes
 
12:54Western KentuckyDanny Ardoin steals it from Michael Branam11-12
12:51Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Danny Ardoin11-14
12:34Western KentuckyJohn Tarango's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Strahan11-14
12:32Western KentuckyMichael Branam tips it back up and in13-14
12:06Southern IllinoisDavid Theriault steals it from Danny Ardoin13-14
12:02Western KentuckyDavid Theriault lays it up and in15-14
11:42Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson drills a 3pt attempt from straight away15-17
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Wesley Biondo (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Victor Gift (fresh)
 PF - Michael Branam (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Russell Viles (fresh)
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Paul Strahan (fresh)
 C - Calvin Young (fresh)
 
11:27Western KentuckyDavid Theriault scores on a floater from the right block on a nice dish by Victor Gift17-17
11:10Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner17-20
10:57Western KentuckyLeslie Nelson steps in front of the John Tarango pass17-20
10:54Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin misses the easy layup17-20
10:52Western KentuckyJohn Tarango gets the rebound17-20
10:46Western KentuckyWesley Biondo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds17-20
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF)
David Theriault, Wesley Biondo, Michael Branam
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
John Crist (SG), Sean Staley (PF), Merle Stokes (C)
Russell Viles, Paul Strahan, Calvin Young
 
10:24Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes knocks in the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Crist17-22
10:13Western KentuckyJohn Tarango connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from John Byfield and he's fouled by Merle Stokes - foul #2 on Merle Stokes, team foul #319-22
SubsWestern Kentucky
Freddy Morant (PG)
Victor Gift
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Paul Strahan (C)
Merle Stokes
 
10:13Western KentuckyJohn Tarango misses the free throw19-22
10:13Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Paul Strahan19-22
09:51Southern IllinoisFreddy Morant steps in front of the Leslie Nelson pass19-22
09:31Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson misses the fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Danny Ardoin - foul #1 on Danny Ardoin, team foul #419-22
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG)
Freddy Morant
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (PG), Chad Fresquez (SF)
Leslie Nelson, Danny Ardoin
 
09:31Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 1st free throw20-22
09:31Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 2nd free throw21-22
09:09Southern IllinoisRussell Viles misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on David Theriault - foul #1 on David Theriault, team foul #421-22
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SG)
Rick Davis
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
09:09Southern IllinoisRussell Viles makes the 1st free throw21-23
09:09Southern IllinoisRussell Viles makes the 2nd free throw21-24
08:44Western KentuckyJohn Byfield drills a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Wesley Biondo23-24
08:27Southern IllinoisSean Staley hits the finger roll on a great pass from Chad Fresquez and the foul's on John Byfield - foul #1 on John Byfield, team foul #523-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Branam (C)
John Tarango
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Leslie Nelson (PG), Danny Ardoin (SF)
Russell Viles, Chad Fresquez
 
08:27Southern IllinoisSean Staley misses the free throw23-26
08:27Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin pulls down the offensive rebound23-26
08:19Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin misses the 3 pointer from the left wing23-26
08:17Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson pulls down the offensive rebound23-26
08:02Southern IllinoisSean Staley buries a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Leslie Nelson23-28
07:43Western KentuckyDavid Theriault hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range but he's hacked by Sean Staley - foul #2 on Sean Staley, team foul #523-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SF), John Tarango (C)
Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Calvin Young (PF), Lawrence Jackson (C)
Sean Staley, Paul Strahan
 
07:43Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 1st free throw24-28
07:43Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 2nd free throw25-28
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Wesley Biondo (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Victor Gift (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Michael Branam (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Tarango (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Crist (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Calvin Young (fresh)
 C - Lawrence Jackson (fresh)
 
07:30Southern IllinoisDavid Theriault steals it from John Crist25-28
07:19Western KentuckyMichael Branam's fadeaway is rejected by Danny Ardoin25-28
07:17Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson snags the defensive board25-28
06:53Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson knocks in the shot from just outside the lane set up by Danny Ardoin25-30
06:44Western KentuckyDanny Ardoin steals it from David Theriault25-30
06:41Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson banks in the layup on a great pass from Danny Ardoin25-32
06:24Western KentuckyMichael Branam blows the dunk but he's fouled by John Crist - foul #1 on John Crist, team foul #625-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF)
Wesley Biondo, John Tarango
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (PG), Chad Fresquez (SG), David Clark (SF), Paul Strahan (PF)
Leslie Nelson, John Crist, Danny Ardoin, Lawrence Jackson
 
06:24Western KentuckyMichael Branam makes the 1st free throw26-32
06:24Western KentuckyMichael Branam makes the 2nd free throw27-32
06:14Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away27-32
06:12Western KentuckyMichael Branam grabs the defensive rebound27-32
05:55Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away27-32
05:54Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Chad Fresquez27-32
05:49Southern IllinoisRussell Viles loses the dribble to John Byfield27-32
05:41Western KentuckyMichael Branam is denied on a layup by Paul Strahan27-32
05:40Southern IllinoisRussell Viles grabs the defensive rebound27-32
05:16Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez's pass is intercepted by David Theriault27-32
05:13Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson lays it in set up by David Theriault29-32
04:57Southern IllinoisRussell Viles comes up short on the turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Jonathan Wilkinson - foul #2 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #629-32
SubsWestern Kentucky
Freddy Morant (PG), Rick Davis (SG), Wesley Biondo (SF), John Tarango (C)
David Theriault, Victor Gift, Jonathan Wilkinson, Michael Branam
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
John Crist (SG), Danny Ardoin (SF), Lawrence Jackson (C)
Chad Fresquez, David Clark, Calvin Young
 
04:57Southern IllinoisRussell Viles makes the 1st free throw29-33
04:57Southern IllinoisRussell Viles makes the 2nd free throw29-34
04:38Western KentuckyJohn Tarango clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line29-34
04:36Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Lawrence Jackson29-34
04:15Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Wesley Biondo - foul #1 on Wesley Biondo, team foul #729-34
SubsWestern Kentucky
Herbert Deblois (PF)
John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Leslie Nelson (PG)
Russell Viles
 
04:15Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin misses the 1st free throw29-34
04:15Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin makes the 2nd free throw29-35
03:51Western KentuckyJohn Tarango is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on John Tarango, team foul #829-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF)
Freddy Morant, Rick Davis
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Sean Staley (PF), Merle Stokes (C)
Lawrence Jackson, Paul Strahan
 
03:27Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Crist29-37
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Wesley Biondo (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Herbert Deblois (fresh)
 C - John Tarango (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Crist (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Sean Staley (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Merle Stokes (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:04Western KentuckyJohn Tarango comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane29-37
03:03Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the offensive rebound29-37
02:56Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Joel Dunton31-37
02:33Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner31-37
02:31Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson pulls down the rebound31-37
02:09Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side31-37
02:08Western KentuckyJohn Tarango gets the offensive rebound31-37
01:50Western KentuckySean Staley is called for the reach on Herbert Deblois - foul #3 on Sean Staley, team foul #731-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Michael Branam (C)
Wesley Biondo, John Tarango
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (SG), Chad Fresquez (SF), Paul Strahan (PF)
John Crist, Danny Ardoin, Sean Staley
 
01:50Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois makes the 1st free throw32-37
01:50Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois makes the 2nd free throw33-37
01:36Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes's floater is knocked away by Michael Branam33-37
01:35Western KentuckyMichael Branam grabs the defensive rebound33-37
01:18Western KentuckyMichael Branam scores on a shot from the left block set up by Herbert Deblois and the foul's on Paul Strahan - foul #1 on Paul Strahan, team foul #835-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SF), John Byfield (PF)
Jonathan Wilkinson, Herbert Deblois
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Calvin Young (C)
Merle Stokes
 
01:18Western KentuckyMichael Branam makes the free throw36-37
01:16Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt36-37
00:57Western KentuckyVictor Gift is called for traveling36-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SF)
Victor Gift
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
John Crist (SG)
Leslie Nelson
 
00:43Southern IllinoisRussell Viles is fouled on the floor by David Theriault - foul #2 on David Theriault, team foul #936-37
00:43Southern IllinoisRussell Viles misses the 1st free throw36-37
00:43Western KentuckyMichael Branam snags the defensive board36-37
00:26Western KentuckyMichael Branam's pass is intercepted by Paul Strahan36-37
00:03Southern IllinoisRussell Viles hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Chad Fresquez36-39
00:00Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses short on a halfcourt shot36-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Byfield (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Tarango (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Crist (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Paul Strahan (fresh) 2 blk.
 C - Merle Stokes (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin inbounds the ball36-39
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
19:37Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing36-39
19:35Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound36-39
19:28Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing38-39
19:03Southern IllinoisJonathan Wilkinson takes the ball from Leslie Nelson38-39
18:55Western KentuckyPaul Strahan steals the ball from Jonathan Wilkinson38-39
18:45Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin scores on a fadeaway from the left block set up by Leslie Nelson and the foul's on Joel Dunton - foul #3 on Joel Dunton, team foul #138-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (SG)
Joel Dunton
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
18:45Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin misses the free throw38-41
18:45Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound38-41
18:38Western KentuckyWesley Biondo misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner38-41
18:37Western KentuckyJohn Byfield snags the offensive board38-41
18:19Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line38-41
18:17Western KentuckyJohn Tarango misses the tip38-41
18:15Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes snags the defensive board38-41
17:57Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin can't connect on a jump hook from close range38-41
17:55Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan hits the follow up shot38-43
17:36Western KentuckyJohn Byfield banks in the layup40-43
17:19Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan misses the easy layup40-43
17:18Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Byfield40-43
16:57Western KentuckyJohn Byfield misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing40-43
16:56Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson pulls down the rebound40-43
16:34Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan drills a 3 pointer from the right wing40-46
16:18Western KentuckyPaul Strahan swats the layup by Jonathan Wilkinson40-46
16:16Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Leslie Nelson40-46
15:51Southern IllinoisDavid Theriault is called for the reach on Leslie Nelson - foul #3 on David Theriault, team foul #240-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG), Victor Gift (SF), Michael Branam (PF)
David Theriault, Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (PG), Chad Fresquez (SG), David Clark (SF), Sean Staley (PF), Calvin Young (C)
Leslie Nelson, John Crist, Danny Ardoin, Paul Strahan, Merle Stokes
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Wesley Biondo (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Victor Gift (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Michael Branam (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Tarango (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Russell Viles (fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Chad Fresquez (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - David Clark (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Sean Staley (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 C - Calvin Young (fresh)
 
15:41Southern IllinoisRussell Viles is fouled on the floor by Wesley Biondo - foul #2 on Wesley Biondo, team foul #340-46
15:31Southern IllinoisRussell Viles comes up short on the turnaround from the left block40-46
15:30Southern IllinoisDavid Clark tips it back up and in40-48
15:15Western KentuckyJohn Tarango hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line40-48
15:13Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez snags the defensive board40-48
15:06Southern IllinoisRussell Viles hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Chad Fresquez40-51
14:45Western KentuckyWesley Biondo comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner40-51
14:44Southern IllinoisSean Staley grabs the board40-51
14:37Southern IllinoisRussell Viles misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing40-51
14:35Western KentuckyJohn Tarango pulls down the rebound40-51
14:17Western KentuckyWesley Biondo buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Joel Dunton43-51
14:06Southern IllinoisDavid Clark misses long on a 3 from the right wing43-51
14:05Western KentuckyWesley Biondo grabs the defensive rebound43-51
13:52Western KentuckyJoel Dunton comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner43-51
13:50Southern IllinoisSean Staley snags the defensive board43-51
13:46Southern IllinoisRussell Viles knocks in the jumper from the left wing set up by David Clark43-53
13:39Western KentuckyJoel Dunton hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner43-53
13:38Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Sean Staley43-53
13:25Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away43-53
13:24Western KentuckyVictor Gift grabs the defensive rebound43-53
13:01Western KentuckyRussell Viles picks off the pass by Joel Dunton43-53
12:58Southern IllinoisRussell Viles can't throw it down43-53
12:56Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Michael Branam43-53
12:36Western KentuckyMichael Branam hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Wesley Biondo45-53
12:07Southern IllinoisRussell Viles misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner45-53
12:06Southern IllinoisSean Staley misses the tip45-53
12:05Southern IllinoisRussell Viles pulls down the offensive rebound45-53
11:55Southern IllinoisCalvin Young buries a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Chad Fresquez45-55
11:32Western KentuckyJoel Dunton knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Wesley Biondo48-55
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Wesley Biondo (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Victor Gift (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Michael Branam (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Tarango (tiring) 4 pts. 9 reb.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Russell Viles (fairly fresh) 11 pts.
 SG - Chad Fresquez (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - David Clark (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Sean Staley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Calvin Young (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:07Southern IllinoisSean Staley can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing48-55
11:06Southern IllinoisCalvin Young pulls down the offensive rebound48-55
10:50Southern IllinoisVictor Gift steals it from David Clark48-55
10:26Western KentuckyJohn Tarango misses the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Calvin Young - foul #1 on Calvin Young, team foul #148-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Rick Davis (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF)
Wesley Biondo, Joel Dunton, Victor Gift, Michael Branam
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Leslie Nelson (PG), John Crist (SG), Danny Ardoin (SF), Paul Strahan (PF), Merle Stokes (C)
Russell Viles, Chad Fresquez, David Clark, Sean Staley, Calvin Young
 
10:26Western KentuckyJohn Tarango makes the 1st free throw49-55
10:26Western KentuckyJohn Tarango makes the 2nd free throw50-55
10:03Southern IllinoisJonathan Wilkinson is called for the reach on Danny Ardoin - foul #3 on Jonathan Wilkinson, team foul #450-55
09:52Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin can't finish the layup50-55
09:50Western KentuckyJohn Tarango grabs the defensive rebound50-55
09:38Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by John Tarango52-55
09:18Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block52-55
09:16Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson pulls down the rebound52-55
09:10Western KentuckyJohn Byfield comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Merle Stokes - foul #3 on Merle Stokes, team foul #252-55
09:10Western KentuckyJohn Byfield misses the 1st free throw52-55
09:10Western KentuckyJohn Byfield makes the 2nd free throw53-55
08:57Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin can't connect on a shot from the baseline53-55
08:56Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson grabs the defensive rebound53-55
08:35Western KentuckyDavid Theriault clanks a 3 from the right wing53-55
08:33Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan grabs the defensive rebound53-55
08:22Southern IllinoisJohn Crist double dribbles53-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG)
Rick Davis
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
07:53Western KentuckyDavid Theriault hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing53-55
07:52Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan grabs the defensive rebound53-55
07:42Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson is fouled on the floor by John Tarango - foul #2 on John Tarango, team foul #553-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Branam (C)
John Tarango
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Lawrence Jackson (C)
Merle Stokes
 
07:31Southern IllinoisJonathan Wilkinson steps in front of the Paul Strahan pass53-55
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - John Byfield (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Branam (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Crist (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Danny Ardoin (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Paul Strahan (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Lawrence Jackson (fresh)
 
07:15Western KentuckyMichael Branam can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing53-55
07:14Western KentuckyJohn Byfield tips it back up and in55-55
06:54Southern IllinoisJohn Crist misses the 3 pointer from the right wing55-55
06:52Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan tips it back up and in55-57
06:34Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is fouled on the floor by John Crist - foul #2 on John Crist, team foul #355-57
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (PG), Victor Gift (SF), Herbert Deblois (PF)
David Theriault, Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (PG), Chad Fresquez (SG), David Clark (SF), Sean Staley (PF), Calvin Young (C)
Leslie Nelson, John Crist, Danny Ardoin, Paul Strahan, Lawrence Jackson
 
06:20Western KentuckyWesley Biondo buries a 3 from straight away set up by Joel Dunton58-57
05:59Southern IllinoisJoel Dunton is called for the reach on Chad Fresquez - foul #4 on Joel Dunton, team foul #658-57
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (PG)
Michael Branam
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Merle Stokes (C)
Calvin Young
 
05:49Southern IllinoisWesley Biondo steals the ball from Russell Viles58-57
05:32Western KentuckyVictor Gift misses the jumper from the left wing58-57
05:31Western KentuckyVictor Gift can't tip it in58-57
05:30Southern IllinoisDavid Clark grabs the defensive rebound58-57
05:06Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez is hacked by Rick Davis - foul #1 on Rick Davis, team foul #758-57
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF)
Rick Davis, Victor Gift, Herbert Deblois
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Leslie Nelson (PG), John Crist (SG)
Russell Viles, David Clark
 
05:06Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez makes the 1st free throw58-58
05:06Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez makes the 2nd free throw58-59
04:47Western KentuckyJoel Dunton connects on the floater from the free throw line set up by Jonathan Wilkinson60-59
04:36Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez misses the floater from just outside the lane60-59
04:34Western KentuckyDavid Theriault snags the defensive board60-59
04:09Western KentuckyJohn Byfield misses the lay-in60-59
04:08Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson tips it home62-59
03:56Southern IllinoisChad Fresquez scores on a driving attempt from the right block set up by John Crist62-61
03:52Western KentuckyJoel Dunton buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by David Theriault65-61
03:37Southern IllinoisJohn Crist misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line65-61
03:36Western KentuckyJoel Dunton snags the defensive board65-61
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Theriault (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Joel Dunton (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - John Byfield (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Wesley Biondo (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 
LineupSouthern Illinois
 PG - Leslie Nelson (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Crist (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Chad Fresquez (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast.
 PF - Sean Staley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Merle Stokes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:12Western KentuckyWesley Biondo scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Joel Dunton68-61
03:10Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt68-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Gift (SF), Michael Branam (PF), John Tarango (C)
Joel Dunton, Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Danny Ardoin (SF), Paul Strahan (PF), Calvin Young (C)
Chad Fresquez, Sean Staley, Merle Stokes
 
03:04Western KentuckyDavid Theriault drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from John Tarango71-61
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
02:53Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin drills a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from John Crist71-63
02:53Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)71-63
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF)
Wesley Biondo, Victor Gift, John Tarango
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
02:24Western KentuckyJoel Dunton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner71-63
02:22Western KentuckyJohn Byfield tips it in73-63
02:22Southern IllinoisSouthern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)73-63
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Tarango (C)
Michael Branam
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Sean Staley (PF), Merle Stokes (C)
Paul Strahan, Calvin Young
 
02:08Southern IllinoisJohn Crist hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away73-63
02:06Western KentuckyJohn Byfield snags the defensive board73-63
01:53Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane73-63
01:51Western KentuckyJohn Byfield misses the tip73-63
01:50Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson grabs the defensive rebound73-63
01:35Southern IllinoisSean Staley misses the easy layup73-63
01:33Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson hits the follow up shot73-65
01:13Western KentuckyDavid Theriault buries a runner from close range set up by Jonathan Wilkinson75-65
00:59Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner75-65
00:58Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson gets the offensive rebound75-65
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:55Southern IllinoisMerle Stokes knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Sean Staley75-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:53Western KentuckyJohn Tarango is hacked by John Crist in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Crist, team foul #475-68
SubsWestern Kentucky
Rick Davis (SG), Herbert Deblois (PF)
Joel Dunton, John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
00:52Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is hacked by Merle Stokes - foul #4 on Merle Stokes, team foul #575-68
00:50Western KentuckyRick Davis is fouled on the floor by Merle Stokes - foul #5 on Merle Stokes, team foul #675-68
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Paul Strahan (C)
Merle Stokes
 
00:48Western KentuckyJohn Crist is called for the reach on Rick Davis - foul #4 on John Crist, team foul #775-68
00:48Western KentuckyRick Davis makes the 1st free throw76-68
00:48Western KentuckyRick Davis misses the 2nd free throw76-68
00:48Southern IllinoisDanny Ardoin grabs the board76-68
00:40Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner76-68
00:39Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson grabs the defensive rebound76-68
00:39Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)76-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:37Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is fouled in the backcourt by Leslie Nelson - foul #1 on Leslie Nelson, team foul #876-68
00:37Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 1st free throw77-68
00:37Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses the 2nd free throw77-68
00:37Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan grabs the defensive rebound77-68
00:33Southern IllinoisJohn Crist drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Sean Staley77-71
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:32Western KentuckyDavid Theriault is hacked by Leslie Nelson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Leslie Nelson, team foul #977-71
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joel Dunton (SG)
Rick Davis
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
00:32Western KentuckyDavid Theriault makes the 1st free throw78-71
00:32Western KentuckyDavid Theriault misses the 2nd free throw78-71
00:32Southern IllinoisPaul Strahan snags the defensive board78-71
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanSouthern IllinoisSouthern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:27Southern IllinoisJohn Crist buries a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Leslie Nelson78-74
00:24Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois is fouled in the backcourt by John Crist - foul #5 on John Crist, team foul #1078-74
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (PG)
David Theriault
 
SubsSouthern Illinois
Russell Viles (SG)
John Crist
 
00:24Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois makes the 1st free throw79-74
00:24Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois makes the 2nd free throw80-74
00:21Southern IllinoisSouthern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)80-74
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), John Byfield (PF)
Wesley Biondo, Herbert Deblois
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
00:18Southern IllinoisRussell Viles misses short on a 3 from the right wing80-74
00:17Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson grabs the board80-74
00:16Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson is fouled in the backcourt by Leslie Nelson - foul #3 on Leslie Nelson, team foul #1180-74
SubsWestern Kentucky
Herbert Deblois (PF)
John Byfield
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
00:16Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson makes the 1st free throw81-74
00:16Western KentuckyJonathan Wilkinson misses the 2nd free throw81-74
00:16Southern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Paul Strahan81-74
00:10Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Russell Viles81-77
00:08Western KentuckyRussell Viles is called for the reach on Herbert Deblois in the backcourt - foul #1 on Russell Viles, team foul #1281-77
SubsWestern Kentucky
Wesley Biondo (PG)
David Theriault
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
00:08Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois misses the 1st free throw81-77
00:08Western KentuckyHerbert Deblois makes the 2nd free throw82-77
00:05Southern IllinoisSouthern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)82-77
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Theriault (PG), John Byfield (PF)
Wesley Biondo, Herbert Deblois
 
SubsSouthern Illinois 
00:01Southern IllinoisLeslie Nelson hits a 3 from the left wing82-80
00:00Western KentuckyDavid Theriault runs out the clock82-80