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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Knight
Final -
3/11/2026
76
  1 2 F
Western Michigan 43 33 76
Northern Illinois University 26 24 50
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTodd Thompson 20 1-2 0-0 0-0 3 6 1 3 0 2 2 2
pfThomas Walter 21 4-7 0-0 1-2 3 8 0 2 2 1 1 9
pgBruce Hightower 19 1-5 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2
sgGan Yen 22 4-7 0-1 1-4 0 1 3 1 3 0 2 9
pgSantos Forgey 21 2-6 2-6 2-2 0 0 6 0 2 0 5 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgSaul Pena 19 2-3 2-3 0-0 1 3 6 0 2 0 0 6
pgMatthew Robinson 18 6-14 1-3 3-3 1 4 3 2 2 0 2 16
cJohn Bellard 17 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 2
pfDouglas Tignor 16 4-9 0-0 2-3 3 5 0 2 0 0 1 10
sgCharles Breen 14 4-7 1-3 0-0 2 5 1 2 1 0 0 9
sgMichael Johnson 13 1-5 1-2 0-0 2 4 0 1 1 0 1 3
Totals 200 30-66 7-20 9-14 15 38 22 16 14 3 15 76
Percentages   .455 .350 .643                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cKarl Turgeon 18 2-5 0-1 0-0 3 6 1 0 3 1 0 4
pfAlbert Calvo 17 2-5 0-1 1-1 2 9 0 1 0 0 0 5
sfDamon Monte 19 4-9 2-5 0-0 5 9 1 3 1 0 0 10
sgJames Anselmo 17 1-5 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 2
pgPatrick Turnbow 18 1-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 2 5 0 0 1 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJohn Smith 24 3-8 0-2 1-2 3 4 3 5 1 0 0 7
sgFreddie Frost 22 5-10 2-3 1-2 0 1 1 6 1 0 3 13
sfMichael Sieg 21 0-4 0-2 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 0
pfDale Beattie 19 1-4 0-1 2-2 2 4 0 2 1 0 1 4
sfLarry Marko 11 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 0
cJoseph Sheridan 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgTed Sample 6 1-2 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 20-57 5-19 5-7 15 38 10 28 7 1 11 50
Percentages   .351 .263 .714                

WMU
43
16-33
5-11
6-7
4
17
11
7
8
1
6
10
22
5
8
31
33
14-33
2-9
3-7
11
21
11
9
6
2
9
18
12
11
3
15
76
30-66
7-20
9-14
15
38
22
16
14
3
15
28
34
16
11
46
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
NIU
26
11-31
3-10
1-1
7
19
8
15
4
0
6
6
0
4
3
9
24
9-26
2-9
4-6
8
19
2
13
3
1
5
8
7
9
3
18
50
20-57
5-19
5-7
15
38
10
28
7
1
11
14
7
13
6
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Matthew Robinson Western Michigan
16 Points, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Santos Forgey (fresh)
 SG - Gan Yen (fresh)
 SF - Bruce Hightower (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Walter (fresh)
 C - Todd Thompson (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh)
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh)
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh)
 PF - Albert Calvo (fresh)
 C - Karl Turgeon (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:46Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away0-0
19:45Western MichiganBruce Hightower grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:26Western MichiganKarl Turgeon takes the ball from Todd Thompson0-0
19:23Northern Illinois UniversitySantos Forgey steps in front of the Patrick Turnbow pass in the backcourt0-0
19:07Western MichiganThomas Walter hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line0-0
19:05Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo grabs the board0-0
18:47Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo connects on the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Patrick Turnbow0-2
18:38Western MichiganGan Yen can't connect on a floater from the left side0-2
18:36Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo pulls down the rebound0-2
18:32Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt0-2
18:11Western MichiganGan Yen is hacked by James Anselmo - foul #1 on James Anselmo, team foul #10-2
18:04Western MichiganGan Yen knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Santos Forgey2-2
17:52Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte loses the dribble to Gan Yen2-2
17:49Western MichiganGan Yen lays it in4-2
17:33Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Walter blocks the jumper by Albert Calvo4-2
17:31Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte tips it but misses4-2
17:29Western MichiganTodd Thompson pulls down the rebound4-2
17:24Western MichiganSantos Forgey misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner4-2
17:22Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo grabs the defensive rebound4-2
17:17Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow is called for traveling4-2
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Douglas Tignor (PF), John Bellard (C)
Santos Forgey, Gan Yen, Bruce Hightower, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Smith (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Dale Beattie (C)
Patrick Turnbow, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon
 
16:55Western MichiganDouglas Tignor can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Larry Marko - foul #1 on Larry Marko, team foul #24-2
16:55Western MichiganDouglas Tignor makes the 1st free throw5-2
16:55Western MichiganDouglas Tignor makes the 2nd free throw6-2
16:35Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost connects on the runner from the left block6-4
16:27Western MichiganMatthew Robinson hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by John Bellard and he's fouled by Larry Marko - foul #2 on Larry Marko, team foul #38-4
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Anselmo (SG)
Larry Marko
 
16:27Western MichiganMatthew Robinson makes the free throw9-4
16:25Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Douglas Tignor - foul #1 on Douglas Tignor, team foul #19-4
16:17Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Breen steps in front of the James Anselmo pass9-4
16:13Western MichiganCharles Breen lays it up and in11-4
16:00Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie misses badly on a floater in the paint11-4
15:59Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith snags the offensive board11-4
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Saul Pena (fresh)
 SG - Matthew Robinson (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Charles Breen (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Douglas Tignor (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Bellard (fairly fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - John Smith (fresh)
 SG - James Anselmo (fairly fresh)
 SF - Freddie Frost (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Michael Sieg (fresh)
 C - Dale Beattie (fresh)
 
15:49Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range11-4
15:48Western MichiganSaul Pena grabs the defensive rebound11-4
15:35Western MichiganMatthew Robinson scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner14-4
15:30Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by James Anselmo14-7
15:07Western MichiganMatthew Robinson hits a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Saul Pena16-7
14:52Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing16-7
14:51Western MichiganCharles Breen snags the defensive board16-7
14:30Western MichiganJames Anselmo is called for the reach on Charles Breen - foul #2 on James Anselmo, team foul #416-7
SubsWestern Michigan
Santos Forgey (PG), Gan Yen (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Thomas Walter (PF), Todd Thompson (C)
Saul Pena, Matthew Robinson, Charles Breen, Douglas Tignor, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Karl Turgeon (C)
John Smith, James Anselmo, Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie
 
14:13Western MichiganBruce Hightower misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side16-7
14:11Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost grabs the board16-7
14:09Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow is fouled in the backcourt by Santos Forgey - foul #1 on Santos Forgey, team foul #216-7
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo scores on a driving attempt from close range set up by Patrick Turnbow and he's fouled by Thomas Walter - foul #1 on Thomas Walter, team foul #316-9
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo makes the free throw16-10
13:50Western MichiganThomas Walter misses the easy layup16-10
13:49Western MichiganThomas Walter tips it in18-10
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte connects on the open 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Freddie Frost18-13
13:03Western MichiganThomas Walter is whistled for a carry18-13
SubsWestern Michigan
Michael Johnson (SF)
Bruce Hightower
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Sheridan (C)
Karl Turgeon
 
12:44Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Walter steps in front of the Freddie Frost pass18-13
12:31Western MichiganSantos Forgey hits a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Gan Yen21-13
12:17Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side21-13
12:16Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte tips it but misses21-13
12:14Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo gets the offensive rebound21-13
11:55Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow connects on the floater from just outside the lane set up by Damon Monte21-15
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Santos Forgey (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gan Yen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Walter (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Todd Thompson (tiring)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Freddie Frost (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Damon Monte (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Albert Calvo (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Joseph Sheridan (fresh)
 
11:40Western MichiganThomas Walter buries a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Santos Forgey23-15
11:24Northern Illinois UniversitySantos Forgey is called for the reach on Patrick Turnbow - foul #2 on Santos Forgey, team foul #423-15
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), John Bellard (C)
Santos Forgey, Gan Yen, Michael Johnson, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Sample (PG), John Smith (SG), Michael Sieg (SF), Dale Beattie (PF), Karl Turgeon (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Freddie Frost, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Joseph Sheridan
 
11:06Northern Illinois UniversitySaul Pena steals it from Michael Sieg23-15
10:59Western MichiganMatthew Robinson misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Michael Sieg - foul #1 on Michael Sieg, team foul #523-15
SubsWestern Michigan
Douglas Tignor (PF)
Thomas Walter
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
10:59Western MichiganMatthew Robinson makes the 1st free throw24-15
10:59Western MichiganMatthew Robinson makes the 2nd free throw25-15
10:40Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie makes the floater from the right wing set up by Karl Turgeon25-17
10:30Western MichiganDale Beattie steals it from Douglas Tignor25-17
10:15Northern Illinois UniversityTed Sample hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from the right side25-17
10:14Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon can't tip it in25-17
10:13Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Douglas Tignor25-17
09:49Western MichiganKarl Turgeon takes the ball from John Bellard25-17
09:47Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Robinson picks off the pass by John Smith in the backcourt25-17
09:46Western MichiganMatthew Robinson lays it up and in27-17
09:31Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith makes the jumper from the right wing27-19
09:11Western MichiganSaul Pena makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Matthew Robinson30-19
09:09Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt30-19
SubsWestern Michigan
Gan Yen (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Michael Johnson (PF), Todd Thompson (C)
Matthew Robinson, Bruce Hightower, Douglas Tignor, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF)
Ted Sample, John Smith, Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie
 
08:55Western MichiganGan Yen can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner30-19
08:54Western MichiganTodd Thompson snags the offensive board30-19
08:42Western MichiganSaul Pena buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Gan Yen33-19
08:30Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner33-19
08:28Western MichiganMichael Johnson grabs the board33-19
08:08Western MichiganMichael Johnson double dribbles33-19
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Smith (SG), Michael Sieg (PF), Joseph Sheridan (C)
Freddie Frost, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon
 
07:45Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg blows the dunk33-19
07:43Western MichiganSaul Pena grabs the defensive rebound33-19
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Saul Pena (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Gan Yen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Charles Breen (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Michael Johnson (fresh)
 C - Todd Thompson (tiring) 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Damon Monte (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Michael Sieg (fresh)
 C - Joseph Sheridan (fresh)
 
07:22Western MichiganCharles Breen scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Saul Pena36-19
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow is called for traveling in the backcourt36-19
SubsWestern Michigan
Matthew Robinson (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Thomas Walter (PF), John Bellard (C)
Gan Yen, Charles Breen, Michael Johnson, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
07:08Western MichiganBruce Hightower misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner36-19
07:06Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow snags the defensive board36-19
07:00Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner36-19
06:58Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Matthew Robinson36-19
06:50Western MichiganMatthew Robinson misses long on a shot from just outside the lane36-19
06:49Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith pulls down the rebound36-19
06:46Northern Illinois UniversitySaul Pena steals the ball from Patrick Turnbow in the backcourt36-19
06:29Western MichiganMatthew Robinson comes up short on the jumper from the right wing36-19
06:27Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Michael Sieg36-19
06:22Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow misses the wide open 3 from straight away36-19
06:21Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Thomas Walter36-19
06:04Western MichiganJohn Bellard drills a shot from the right side set up by Saul Pena38-19
05:47Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Michael Sieg38-22
05:34Western MichiganMatthew Robinson comes up short on the shot from the left wing38-22
05:32Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte snags the defensive board38-22
05:27Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner38-22
05:25Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Matthew Robinson38-22
05:10Western MichiganThomas Walter misses short on a jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by Michael Sieg - foul #2 on Michael Sieg, team foul #638-22
SubsWestern Michigan
Santos Forgey (PG), Michael Johnson (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Douglas Tignor (C)
Saul Pena, Matthew Robinson, Bruce Hightower, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Sample (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Albert Calvo (PF), Dale Beattie (C)
Patrick Turnbow, John Smith, Michael Sieg, Joseph Sheridan
 
05:10Western MichiganThomas Walter misses the 1st free throw38-22
05:10Western MichiganThomas Walter makes the 2nd free throw39-22
04:48Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost's pass is off the mark and out of bounds39-22
SubsWestern Michigan
Gan Yen (SG)
Thomas Walter
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
04:27Western MichiganCharles Breen buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Santos Forgey41-22
04:07Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane41-22
04:06Western MichiganCharles Breen pulls down the rebound41-22
04:00Western MichiganCharles Breen clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing41-22
03:59Western MichiganMichael Johnson tips it but misses41-22
03:58Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie grabs the defensive rebound41-22
03:54Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie's pass is off the mark and out of bounds41-22
SubsWestern Michigan
Todd Thompson (C)
Douglas Tignor
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Anselmo (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Karl Turgeon (C)
Freddie Frost, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo
 
03:41Western MichiganTodd Thompson double dribbles41-22
SubsWestern Michigan
Douglas Tignor (PF)
Michael Johnson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Albert Calvo (PF)
Ted Sample, Dale Beattie
 
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Gan Yen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Charles Breen (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Douglas Tignor (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Todd Thompson (tiring) 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Marko (fresh)
 PF - Albert Calvo (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Karl Turgeon (fresh) 2 stl.
 
03:26Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo double dribbles41-22
SubsWestern Michigan
Matthew Robinson (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF)
Gan Yen, Charles Breen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
03:04Western MichiganMatthew Robinson blows the layup41-22
03:02Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Marko grabs the defensive rebound41-22
02:56Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing41-22
02:55Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon tips it in41-24
02:35Western MichiganSantos Forgey misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner41-24
02:33Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Karl Turgeon41-24
02:29Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow is hacked by Todd Thompson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Todd Thompson, team foul #541-24
SubsWestern Michigan
Gan Yen (SG), Michael Johnson (SF), Thomas Walter (PF), John Bellard (C)
Matthew Robinson, Bruce Hightower, Douglas Tignor, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Smith (PG), Freddie Frost (SF), Dale Beattie (PF)
Patrick Turnbow, Larry Marko, Albert Calvo
 
02:14Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith misses long on an open fadeaway from the right side41-24
02:12Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie snags the offensive board41-24
01:51Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing41-24
01:50Western MichiganGan Yen grabs the board41-24
01:31Western MichiganFreddie Frost steals it from Gan Yen41-24
01:18Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost is hacked by Michael Johnson - foul #1 on Michael Johnson, team foul #641-24
SubsWestern Michigan
Matthew Robinson (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Douglas Tignor (C)
Gan Yen, Thomas Walter, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael Sieg (PF)
Dale Beattie
 
01:04Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner41-24
01:02Western MichiganCharles Breen snags the defensive board41-24
00:47Western MichiganDouglas Tignor can't throw it down41-24
00:46Western MichiganDouglas Tignor snags the offensive board41-24
00:30Western MichiganMichael Johnson misses the 3pt shot from the right wing41-24
00:29Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon gets the rebound41-24
00:22Northern Illinois UniversitySantos Forgey steals it from John Smith41-24
00:19Western MichiganMatthew Robinson hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Santos Forgey43-24
00:03Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo makes the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Smith43-26
00:00Western MichiganCharles Breen misses short on a halfcourt shot43-26
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Gan Yen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Bruce Hightower (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Walter (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Todd Thompson (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Karl Turgeon (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
20:00Western MichiganBruce Hightower inbounds the ball43-26
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
19:35Western MichiganBruce Hightower misses badly on a floater from the free throw line43-26
19:34Western MichiganTodd Thompson tips it but misses43-26
19:33Western MichiganThomas Walter grabs the offensive board43-26
19:23Western MichiganSantos Forgey misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away43-26
19:22Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo gets the rebound43-26
19:17Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo is fouled on the floor by Todd Thompson - foul #2 on Todd Thompson, team foul #143-26
19:12Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing43-26
19:10Western MichiganThomas Walter gets the rebound43-26
19:04Western MichiganDamon Monte steals it from Thomas Walter43-26
18:44Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo misses the easy layup43-26
18:42Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte gets the offensive rebound43-26
18:18Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow misses short on an open driving attempt near the basket43-26
18:17Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte tips it in43-28
18:01Western MichiganKarl Turgeon steps in front of the Todd Thompson pass43-28
17:59Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow is fouled in the backcourt by Santos Forgey - foul #3 on Santos Forgey, team foul #243-28
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Douglas Tignor (PF), John Bellard (C)
Santos Forgey, Gan Yen, Bruce Hightower, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Smith (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Dale Beattie (C)
Patrick Turnbow, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon
 
17:49Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Marko can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line43-28
17:47Western MichiganDouglas Tignor grabs the board43-28
17:31Western MichiganDouglas Tignor buries a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Matthew Robinson45-28
17:09Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost drills a fadeaway from the right side45-30
16:56Western MichiganDouglas Tignor misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing45-30
16:55Western MichiganCharles Breen grabs the offensive rebound45-30
16:40Western MichiganSaul Pena is fouled on the floor by Freddie Frost - foul #1 on Freddie Frost, team foul #145-30
SubsWestern Michigan
Santos Forgey (PG), Michael Johnson (PF), Todd Thompson (C)
Saul Pena, Douglas Tignor, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), James Anselmo (SG)
John Smith, Larry Marko
 
16:30Western MichiganSantos Forgey misses the jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Patrick Turnbow - foul #1 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #245-30
SubsWestern Michigan
Gan Yen (SG), Thomas Walter (PF)
Matthew Robinson, Charles Breen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
16:30Western MichiganSantos Forgey makes the 1st free throw46-30
16:30Western MichiganSantos Forgey makes the 2nd free throw47-30
16:12Northern Illinois UniversityThe short jumper by Freddie Frost is denied by Todd Thompson47-30
16:10Western MichiganTodd Thompson snags the defensive board47-30
15:49Western MichiganMichael Johnson misses the turnaround near the basket47-30
15:47Western MichiganMichael Johnson pulls down the offensive rebound47-30
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Gan Yen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Michael Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Thomas Walter (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Todd Thompson (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Freddie Frost (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Michael Sieg (fairly fresh)
 C - Dale Beattie (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:33Western MichiganGan Yen clanks a turnaround from the right block but the foul's on Freddie Frost - foul #2 on Freddie Frost, team foul #347-30
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Douglas Tignor (PF), John Bellard (C)
Santos Forgey, Michael Johnson, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Smith (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Karl Turgeon (C)
James Anselmo, Freddie Frost, Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie
 
15:33Western MichiganGan Yen makes the 1st free throw48-30
15:33Western MichiganGan Yen misses the 2nd free throw48-30
15:33Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo gets the rebound48-30
15:29Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Turnbow is called for traveling in the backcourt48-30
SubsWestern Michigan
Matthew Robinson (SG)
Gan Yen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
15:13Western MichiganBruce Hightower misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner48-30
15:11Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon snags the defensive board48-30
15:07Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte throws a bad pass out of bounds48-30
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Anselmo (SG)
Patrick Turnbow
 
14:46Western MichiganThe jumper by Matthew Robinson is denied by Karl Turgeon48-30
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Damon Monte48-30
14:39Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo misses the shot from the baseline48-30
14:38Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith tips it in48-32
14:23Western MichiganMatthew Robinson misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner48-32
14:21Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte grabs the defensive rebound48-32
14:16Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith is open but comes up short on the shot from the right wing48-32
14:14Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon hits the follow up shot48-34
13:56Western MichiganDouglas Tignor misses the floater from the left side48-34
13:55Western MichiganDouglas Tignor tips it but misses48-34
13:54Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo gets the rebound48-34
13:52Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Robinson steps in front of the John Smith pass in the backcourt48-34
13:51Western MichiganMatthew Robinson misses the easy layup48-34
13:50Western MichiganDouglas Tignor tips it but misses48-34
13:49Western MichiganMatthew Robinson gets the offensive rebound48-34
13:36Western MichiganSaul Pena comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing48-34
13:34Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte snags the defensive board48-34
13:15Northern Illinois UniversityKarl Turgeon can't connect on an uncontested jumpshot from the free throw line48-34
13:14Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte grabs the offensive rebound48-34
12:55Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by John Smith48-36
12:30Western MichiganDouglas Tignor is whistled for traveling48-36
SubsWestern Michigan
Santos Forgey (PG), Gan Yen (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Thomas Walter (PF), Todd Thompson (C)
Saul Pena, Matthew Robinson, Bruce Hightower, Douglas Tignor, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Dale Beattie (C)
John Smith, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon
 
12:28Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Marko is whistled for a carry in the backcourt48-36
12:23Western MichiganGan Yen scores on a jumper from the left block set up by Todd Thompson50-36
12:18Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost hits a 3pt jumper from straight away50-39
11:55Western MichiganCharles Breen is whistled for a carry50-39
11:27Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner50-39
11:25Western MichiganThomas Walter gets the rebound50-39
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Gan Yen (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Charles Breen (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Thomas Walter (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Todd Thompson (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Freddie Frost (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Marko (fresh)
 PF - Michael Sieg (fresh)
 C - Dale Beattie (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:20Western MichiganSantos Forgey buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner53-39
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityGan Yen steals the ball from Freddie Frost in the backcourt53-39
11:01Western MichiganGan Yen misses the easy layup53-39
10:59Western MichiganCharles Breen tips it back up and in55-39
10:46Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie's fadeaway is rejected by Todd Thompson55-39
10:45Western MichiganThomas Walter grabs the board55-39
10:39Western MichiganCharles Breen is called for traveling55-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Michael Johnson (SF)
Charles Breen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Smith (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Joseph Sheridan (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Freddie Frost, Larry Marko, Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie
 
10:26Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo is fouled on the floor by Gan Yen - foul #1 on Gan Yen, team foul #355-39
10:07Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner55-39
10:06Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo snags the offensive board55-39
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
10:01Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte misses long on a 3 from the right wing55-39
09:59Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Todd Thompson55-39
09:44Western MichiganMichael Johnson clanks a jumpshot from the right wing55-39
09:42Western MichiganTodd Thompson grabs the offensive board55-39
09:29Western MichiganTodd Thompson makes the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Santos Forgey57-39
09:23Northern Illinois UniversityDamon Monte misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner57-39
09:21Western MichiganThomas Walter pulls down the rebound57-39
08:59Western MichiganThomas Walter misses the lay-in57-39
08:57Northern Illinois UniversityAlbert Calvo grabs the defensive rebound57-39
08:51Northern Illinois UniversityJames Anselmo hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner57-39
08:50Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to John Smith57-39
08:35Northern Illinois UniversityGan Yen takes the ball from James Anselmo57-39
08:17Western MichiganThomas Walter knocks in the jumper from the left block set up by Santos Forgey59-39
08:04Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith is fouled on the floor by Santos Forgey - foul #4 on Santos Forgey, team foul #459-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Douglas Tignor (PF), John Bellard (C)
Santos Forgey, Gan Yen, Michael Johnson, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Patrick Turnbow (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Michael Sieg (SF), Dale Beattie (PF), Karl Turgeon (C)
John Smith, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Joseph Sheridan
 
07:56Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost throws a bad pass out of bounds59-39
07:33Western MichiganMatthew Robinson is whistled for traveling59-39
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Robinson is called for the reach on Dale Beattie - foul #1 on Matthew Robinson, team foul #559-39
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Saul Pena (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Matthew Robinson (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Bruce Hightower (fresh)
 PF - Douglas Tignor (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Bellard (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Freddie Frost (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Sieg (fresh)
 PF - Dale Beattie (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Karl Turgeon (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl.
 
07:07Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg misses short on a 3 from the right corner59-39
07:05Western MichiganMatthew Robinson grabs the defensive rebound59-39
07:00Western MichiganMatthew Robinson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds59-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Charles Breen (SF)
Bruce Hightower
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
06:48Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg clanks a shot from just outside the lane59-39
06:46Western MichiganThe rebound goes to John Bellard59-39
06:26Western MichiganDouglas Tignor knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Saul Pena and the foul's on Dale Beattie - foul #1 on Dale Beattie, team foul #461-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Santos Forgey (PG)
Saul Pena
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Larry Marko (SF)
Dale Beattie
 
06:26Western MichiganDouglas Tignor misses the free throw61-39
06:26Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Marko pulls down the rebound61-39
06:24Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost travels in the backcourt61-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Gan Yen (SG)
Matthew Robinson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
06:08Western MichiganGan Yen comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Freddie Frost - foul #3 on Freddie Frost, team foul #561-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Michael Johnson (PF)
Douglas Tignor
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ted Sample (PG), John Smith (SG), Dale Beattie (C)
Patrick Turnbow, Michael Sieg, Karl Turgeon
 
06:08Western MichiganGan Yen misses the 1st free throw61-39
06:08Western MichiganGan Yen misses the 2nd free throw61-39
06:08Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Dale Beattie61-39
06:02Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Johnson picks off the pass by Dale Beattie61-39
05:39Western MichiganJohn Bellard is called for traveling61-39
SubsWestern Michigan
Bruce Hightower (SF)
Charles Breen
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael Sieg (PF)
Freddie Frost
 
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityTed Sample hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Smith61-42
05:03Western MichiganBruce Hightower connects on the fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Gan Yen63-42
04:59Northern Illinois UniversityTed Sample is whistled for traveling in the backcourt63-42
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Thomas Walter (PF), Douglas Tignor (C)
Santos Forgey, Gan Yen, Michael Johnson, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Freddie Frost (SF)
Larry Marko
 
04:49Western MichiganMatthew Robinson can't connect on a 3 from straight away63-42
04:47Western MichiganSaul Pena snags the offensive board63-42
04:27Western MichiganDouglas Tignor drills a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Matthew Robinson65-42
04:25Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Walter steps in front of the Ted Sample pass in the backcourt65-42
04:06Western MichiganDouglas Tignor connects on the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Bruce Hightower67-42
04:04Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost travels in the backcourt67-42
SubsWestern Michigan
Charles Breen (SF), Michael Johnson (PF), Todd Thompson (C)
Bruce Hightower, Thomas Walter, Douglas Tignor
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Larry Marko (SF)
Ted Sample
 
03:47Western MichiganMatthew Robinson hits a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Charles Breen69-42
03:34Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side69-42
03:32Western MichiganMichael Johnson snags the defensive board69-42
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:11Western MichiganMichael Johnson buries a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Saul Pena72-42
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Saul Pena (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Matthew Robinson (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Charles Breen (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Michael Johnson (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Todd Thompson (tired) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - John Smith (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Freddie Frost (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Larry Marko (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Michael Sieg (fairly fresh)
 C - Dale Beattie (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
02:57Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost connects on the shot from the left wing and the foul's on Matthew Robinson - foul #2 on Matthew Robinson, team foul #672-44
SubsWestern Michigan
Santos Forgey (PG), Gan Yen (SG), Thomas Walter (PF), John Bellard (C)
Saul Pena, Matthew Robinson, Michael Johnson, Todd Thompson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Sheridan (C)
Dale Beattie
 
02:57Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost makes the free throw72-45
02:37Western MichiganCharles Breen can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing72-45
02:36Western MichiganThomas Walter tips it in74-45
02:21Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith makes the floater in the lane74-47
02:01Western MichiganSantos Forgey misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing74-47
01:59Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Sieg gets the rebound74-47
01:56Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost is fouled in the backcourt by Gan Yen - foul #2 on Gan Yen, team foul #774-47
SubsWestern Michigan
Bruce Hightower (SF), Todd Thompson (C)
Charles Breen, John Bellard
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Dale Beattie (C)
Joseph Sheridan
 
01:56Northern Illinois UniversityFreddie Frost misses the 1st free throw74-47
01:56Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie snags the offensive board74-47
01:41Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith can't connect on a floater from the right side but he's hacked by Santos Forgey - foul #5 on Santos Forgey, team foul #874-47
SubsWestern Michigan
Saul Pena (PG)
Santos Forgey
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
01:41Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith misses the 1st free throw74-47
01:41Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Smith makes the 2nd free throw74-48
01:12Western MichiganBruce Hightower's pass is intercepted by John Smith74-48
00:59Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie is hacked by Bruce Hightower - foul #1 on Bruce Hightower, team foul #974-48
00:59Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie makes the 1st free throw74-49
00:59Northern Illinois UniversityDale Beattie makes the 2nd free throw74-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:32Western MichiganGan Yen connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Saul Pena76-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:26Northern Illinois UniversityBruce Hightower picks off the pass by John Smith76-50
00:00Western MichiganSaul Pena runs out the clock76-50