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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Wooden
Final -
3/17/2026
83
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 38 45 83
Mercer 32 33 65
65
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDaniel Sottile 19 2-3 0-0 1-1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 5
pfMichael Thacker 21 4-6 0-0 2-2 2 5 1 1 0 0 3 10
sfDaniel Borchardt 16 3-5 1-2 2-2 2 3 2 3 0 1 2 9
sgPhillip Schutz 20 1-3 0-1 2-2 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 4
pgJason Davidson 17 6-10 2-5 3-3 0 1 3 1 3 0 0 17
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cCharlie Wiley 20 2-3 1-2 1-1 0 3 0 3 0 2 1 6
sfRobert Reed 19 5-8 1-1 3-3 3 4 1 4 1 0 1 14
sgDaniel Blount 19 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 2 1 3 0 1 0
pfNicholas Smith 18 3-4 0-0 1-2 1 5 1 0 0 2 2 7
sgEdward Gipson 16 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 3 2 1 1 0 1 4
sfDonald Yardley 10 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 2
pgFred Jacquez 5 1-1 1-1 2-2 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 5
Totals 200 29-51 6-13 19-20 9 34 16 18 8 5 17 83
Percentages   .569 .462 .950                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJames Gardner 24 4-6 0-0 1-3 2 3 0 1 1 0 1 9
pfJesse Jasper 21 2-6 0-0 4-4 0 3 1 1 0 0 3 8
sfDavid Speck 27 6-18 0-2 3-4 1 1 0 3 2 0 4 15
sgAndrew Barkman 24 4-8 2-4 0-0 2 4 3 1 1 0 0 10
pgRichard Stauffer 20 3-6 0-1 0-0 3 5 1 1 1 0 3 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJames Rhyne 19 0-1 0-0 2-3 0 0 2 3 1 0 1 2
cHerman Harris 17 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 1 2 1 0 2
sfWilliam Higginson 13 0-4 0-1 4-6 1 2 0 2 1 0 3 4
cMark Murphy 13 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 4
sgNathan Levine 13 1-1 0-0 1-1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 3
cBrian Barr 9 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2
Totals 200 24-57 2-8 15-21 13 26 7 15 10 2 20 65
Percentages   .421 .250 .714                

WIU
38
14-25
5-7
5-6
3
14
9
7
2
4
8
12
10
2
5
21
45
15-26
1-6
14-14
6
20
7
11
6
1
9
22
15
10
2
17
83
29-51
6-13
19-20
9
34
16
18
8
5
17
34
25
12
7
38
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
MU
32
14-31
0-2
4-7
9
17
4
5
1
1
8
18
5
8
2
10
33
10-26
2-6
11-14
4
9
3
10
9
1
12
12
11
9
5
7
65
24-57
2-8
15-21
13
26
7
15
10
2
20
30
16
17
7
17
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Jason Davidson Western Illinois
17 Points, 3 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Jason Davidson (fresh)
 SG - Phillip Schutz (fresh)
 SF - Daniel Borchardt (fresh)
 PF - Michael Thacker (fresh)
 C - Daniel Sottile (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Richard Stauffer (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Barkman (fresh)
 SF - David Speck (fresh)
 PF - Jesse Jasper (fresh)
 C - James Gardner (fresh)
 
20:00Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-3) 
19:58Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt is fouled in the backcourt by David Speck - foul #1 on David Speck, team foul #10-0
19:45Western IllinoisMichael Thacker is open and lays it up and in on a nice dish by Daniel Borchardt2-0
19:33MercerMichael Thacker is called for the reach on David Speck - foul #1 on Michael Thacker, team foul #12-0
19:12MercerRichard Stauffer makes the shot from the left side on a great pass from Andrew Barkman2-2
19:04Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line2-2
19:02MercerAndrew Barkman grabs the board2-2
18:56MercerJames Gardner drills a floater from the left block set up by Andrew Barkman2-4
18:52Western IllinoisJason Davidson drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Phillip Schutz5-4
18:25MercerAndrew Barkman misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner5-4
18:24MercerDavid Speck tips it home5-6
18:02Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz drills a jumper from the right wing set up by Jason Davidson7-6
17:40MercerAndrew Barkman clanks a shot from close range7-6
17:38Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz pulls down the rebound7-6
17:22Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt connects on the open 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Phillip Schutz10-6
17:03MercerDavid Speck misses badly on a jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Daniel Sottile - foul #1 on Daniel Sottile, team foul #210-6
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG), Edward Gipson (SG), Robert Reed (SF), Charlie Wiley (PF), Nicholas Smith (C)
Jason Davidson, Phillip Schutz, Daniel Borchardt, Michael Thacker, Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG), Nathan Levine (SG)
Richard Stauffer, Andrew Barkman
 
17:03MercerDavid Speck makes the 1st free throw10-7
17:03MercerDavid Speck misses the 2nd free throw10-7
17:03Western IllinoisNicholas Smith grabs the board10-7
16:35Western IllinoisNicholas Smith makes the jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Edward Gipson12-7
16:18MercerNathan Levine banks in the layup and the foul's on Nicholas Smith - foul #1 on Nicholas Smith, team foul #312-9
16:18MercerNathan Levine makes the free throw12-10
16:00Western IllinoisNicholas Smith can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Jesse Jasper - foul #1 on Jesse Jasper, team foul #212-10
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Andrew Barkman (SG)
Nathan Levine
 
16:00Western IllinoisNicholas Smith misses the 1st free throw12-10
16:00Western IllinoisNicholas Smith makes the 2nd free throw13-10
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Daniel Blount (fresh)
 SG - Edward Gipson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Reed (fresh)
 PF - Nicholas Smith (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Charlie Wiley (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - James Rhyne (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Barkman (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - David Speck (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Jesse Jasper (fairly fresh)
 C - James Gardner (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:39MercerAndrew Barkman throws a bad pass out of bounds13-10
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG)
James Rhyne
 
15:16Western IllinoisEdward Gipson misses long on a shot from the left side13-10
15:14MercerRichard Stauffer pulls down the rebound13-10
14:59MercerJesse Jasper loses the dribble to Daniel Blount13-10
14:57Western IllinoisJesse Jasper is called for the reach on Daniel Blount in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jesse Jasper, team foul #313-10
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Jacquez (PG), Phillip Schutz (SG), Donald Yardley (SF), Michael Thacker (PF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Daniel Blount, Edward Gipson, Robert Reed, Charlie Wiley, Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer
Herman Harris (PF), Mark Murphy (C)
Jesse Jasper, James Gardner
 
14:38Western IllinoisFred Jacquez drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner16-10
14:20MercerDavid Speck makes the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Andrew Barkman16-12
14:18Western IllinoisFred Jacquez loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt16-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Daniel Borchardt (SF)
Fred Jacquez, Donald Yardley
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG), Nathan Levine (SG)
Richard Stauffer, Andrew Barkman
 
14:10MercerHerman Harris buries a floater from close range16-14
13:43Western IllinoisJason Davidson comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing16-14
13:42MercerMark Murphy pulls down the rebound16-14
13:31MercerDavid Speck makes the fadeaway in the paint16-16
13:23Western IllinoisMichael Thacker misses long on a turnaround near the basket16-16
13:21MercerThe rebound goes to Herman Harris16-16
13:05MercerDavid Speck is whistled for traveling16-16
SubsWestern Illinois
Edward Gipson (SG), Robert Reed (SF), Charlie Wiley (C)
Phillip Schutz, Daniel Borchardt, Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer
Andrew Barkman (SG), James Gardner (PF), Brian Barr (C)
James Rhyne, Herman Harris, Mark Murphy
 
12:46Western IllinoisRobert Reed makes the shot from the left side on a great pass from Edward Gipson and he's fouled by Nathan Levine - foul #1 on Nathan Levine, team foul #418-16
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG), Nicholas Smith (C)
Jason Davidson, Michael Thacker
 
SubsMercer 
12:46Western IllinoisRobert Reed makes the free throw19-16
12:23MercerDavid Speck is denied on a layup by Charlie Wiley19-16
12:21MercerAndrew Barkman grabs the offensive rebound19-16
11:59MercerNathan Levine is called for 5 seconds19-16
SubsWestern Illinois
Donald Yardley (SF)
Edward Gipson
 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG), William Higginson (SF), Herman Harris (PF)
Andrew Barkman, David Speck, Brian Barr
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Daniel Blount (fresh)
 SG - Robert Reed (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Donald Yardley (fresh)
 PF - Charlie Wiley (fresh)
 C - Nicholas Smith (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Richard Stauffer (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Nathan Levine (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - William Higginson (fresh)
 PF - Herman Harris (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - James Gardner (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:32Western IllinoisDonald Yardley misses badly on a shot from the free throw line19-16
11:30Western IllinoisDonald Yardley gets the offensive rebound19-16
11:11Western IllinoisRobert Reed is hacked by William Higginson - foul #1 on William Higginson, team foul #519-16
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Phillip Schutz (SG), Daniel Borchardt (SF), Michael Thacker (PF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Daniel Blount, Robert Reed, Donald Yardley, Charlie Wiley, Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer
Mark Murphy (C)
James Gardner
 
10:53Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner19-16
10:52Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt pulls down the offensive rebound19-16
10:35Western IllinoisNathan Levine is called for the reach on Phillip Schutz - foul #2 on Nathan Levine, team foul #619-16
SubsWestern Illinois
Edward Gipson (C)
Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer
Andrew Barkman (SG)
Nathan Levine
 
10:30Western IllinoisMichael Thacker can't connect on a floater near the basket but he's hacked by William Higginson - foul #2 on William Higginson, team foul #719-16
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG), David Speck (SF)
Richard Stauffer, William Higginson
 
10:30Western IllinoisMichael Thacker makes the 1st free throw20-16
10:30Western IllinoisMichael Thacker makes the 2nd free throw21-16
10:19MercerDavid Speck hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing and he's fouled by Phillip Schutz - foul #1 on Phillip Schutz, team foul #421-18
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
James Gardner (PF), Brian Barr (C)
Herman Harris, Mark Murphy
 
10:19MercerDavid Speck makes the free throw21-19
10:00Western IllinoisJason Davidson knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Michael Thacker24-19
09:38MercerJason Davidson steals the ball from Brian Barr24-19
09:35Western IllinoisJason Davidson banks in the layup26-19
09:17MercerDaniel Borchardt blocks the jumper by David Speck26-19
09:16Western IllinoisEdward Gipson gets the rebound26-19
09:06Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt is called for 10 seconds26-19
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG), Robert Reed (SG), Donald Yardley (SF), Charlie Wiley (PF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Jason Davidson, Phillip Schutz, Daniel Borchardt, Michael Thacker, Edward Gipson
 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG), Herman Harris (PF), Mark Murphy (C)
James Rhyne, James Gardner, Brian Barr
 
08:42MercerDavid Speck misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing26-19
08:40Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile grabs the board26-19
08:35Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley throws a bad pass out of bounds26-19
SubsWestern Illinois
Nicholas Smith (C)
Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer 
08:12MercerDavid Speck misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing26-19
08:11MercerRichard Stauffer misses the tip26-19
08:09Western IllinoisDonald Yardley grabs the board26-19
07:55Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley hits the finger roll on a great pass from Donald Yardley and he's hacked by Richard Stauffer - foul #1 on Richard Stauffer, team foul #828-19
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Brian Barr (C)
Mark Murphy
 
07:55Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley makes the free throw29-19
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Daniel Blount (fresh)
 SG - Robert Reed (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Donald Yardley (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Charlie Wiley (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Nicholas Smith (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Richard Stauffer (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Andrew Barkman (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - David Speck (tired) 10 pts.
 PF - Herman Harris (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Brian Barr (fresh)
 
07:34MercerDavid Speck misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side29-19
07:33Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley gets the rebound29-19
07:10Western IllinoisRobert Reed connects on the floater from the right wing31-19
06:49MercerHerman Harris can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line31-19
06:48MercerRichard Stauffer tips it in31-21
06:38Western IllinoisNicholas Smith can't connect on a floater from the right block31-21
06:37MercerHerman Harris grabs the board31-21
06:32MercerThe jump hook by David Speck is blocked by Charlie Wiley31-21
06:31MercerBrian Barr tips it home31-23
06:25Western IllinoisRichard Stauffer picks off the pass by Donald Yardley in the backcourt31-23
06:24MercerAndrew Barkman can't finish the layup31-23
06:23Western IllinoisDonald Yardley grabs the defensive rebound31-23
06:17Western IllinoisDonald Yardley's floater is knocked away by Brian Barr31-23
06:15MercerAndrew Barkman gets the rebound31-23
06:10MercerRichard Stauffer misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane31-23
06:08MercerHerman Harris tips it but misses31-23
06:06MercerAndrew Barkman grabs the offensive board31-23
05:45MercerDavid Speck drills a fadeaway in the paint31-25
05:16Western IllinoisDonald Yardley buries a runner in the paint33-25
05:02MercerDavid Speck misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing33-25
05:00Western IllinoisNicholas Smith gets the rebound33-25
04:51Western IllinoisNicholas Smith is open and buries a runner in the lane on a great pass from Donald Yardley35-25
04:37MercerNicholas Smith denies the turnaround by David Speck35-25
04:35Western IllinoisNicholas Smith snags the defensive board35-25
04:16Western IllinoisRobert Reed hits a 3 pointer from the right wing38-25
04:03MercerDaniel Blount is called for the reach on David Speck - foul #1 on Daniel Blount, team foul #538-25
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Phillip Schutz (SG), Daniel Borchardt (SF), Michael Thacker (PF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Daniel Blount, Robert Reed, Donald Yardley, Charlie Wiley, Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG), James Gardner (PF), Mark Murphy (C)
Richard Stauffer, Herman Harris, Brian Barr
 
03:48MercerMark Murphy knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing38-27
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Jason Davidson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Phillip Schutz (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Daniel Borchardt (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Michael Thacker (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Daniel Sottile (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - James Rhyne (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Barkman (tiring) 3 ast.
 SF - David Speck (very tired) 12 pts.
 PF - James Gardner (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Mark Murphy (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:24Western IllinoisJason Davidson is whistled for a carry38-27
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Nathan Levine (SG), William Higginson (SF), Jesse Jasper (PF)
Andrew Barkman, David Speck, Mark Murphy
 
03:10MercerJesse Jasper makes the floater from the left block38-29
02:47Western IllinoisJason Davidson comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner38-29
02:45MercerJesse Jasper pulls down the rebound38-29
02:33MercerJames Gardner makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by James Rhyne38-31
02:13Western IllinoisA charge is called on Daniel Borchardt - foul #1 on Daniel Borchardt, team foul #638-31
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Jacquez (PG), Edward Gipson (SF)
Jason Davidson, Daniel Borchardt
 
SubsMercer 
02:09MercerJames Rhyne is fouled in the backcourt by Fred Jacquez - foul #1 on Fred Jacquez, team foul #738-31
02:09MercerJames Rhyne misses the 1st free throw38-31
02:09Western IllinoisMichael Thacker grabs the board38-31
01:50Western IllinoisEdward Gipson misses the jumper from the free throw line38-31
01:49MercerJesse Jasper grabs the defensive rebound38-31
01:23MercerJesse Jasper misses the fadeaway from the right wing38-31
01:22Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz grabs the defensive rebound38-31
01:04Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile misses the easy layup38-31
01:03Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Michael Thacker38-31
00:40Western IllinoisFred Jacquez throws a bad pass out of bounds38-31
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Daniel Borchardt (SF)
Fred Jacquez, Edward Gipson
 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG), Mark Murphy (C)
James Rhyne, James Gardner
 
00:22MercerWilliam Higginson misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Michael Thacker - foul #2 on Michael Thacker, team foul #838-31
00:22MercerWilliam Higginson makes the 1st free throw38-32
00:22MercerWilliam Higginson misses the 2nd free throw38-32
00:22MercerMark Murphy grabs the offensive rebound38-32
00:04MercerWilliam Higginson clanks a floater from the left wing38-32
00:02MercerThe offensive rebound goes to William Higginson38-32
00:00MercerThe clock runs out38-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Jason Davidson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Phillip Schutz (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Daniel Borchardt (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Michael Thacker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Daniel Sottile (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Richard Stauffer (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Andrew Barkman (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - David Speck (fresh) 12 pts.
 PF - Jesse Jasper (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Gardner (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00MercerDavid Speck inbounds the ball38-32
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
19:46MercerAndrew Barkman drills a 3 from straight away set up by Jesse Jasper38-35
19:34Western IllinoisJason Davidson misses long on an open 3pt attempt from the right corner38-35
19:32Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt hits the follow up shot40-35
19:17MercerAndrew Barkman misses long on a 3 from the left wing40-35
19:16Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile gets the rebound40-35
19:14Western IllinoisJason Davidson is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Stauffer - foul #2 on Richard Stauffer, team foul #140-35
19:03Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by David Speck - foul #2 on David Speck, team foul #240-35
19:03Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt makes the 1st free throw41-35
19:03Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt makes the 2nd free throw42-35
18:50MercerDavid Speck blows the layup42-35
18:49Western IllinoisJason Davidson grabs the board42-35
18:44Western IllinoisJason Davidson misses short on an open 3pt jumper from the left wing42-35
18:42Western IllinoisMichael Thacker tips it back up and in44-35
18:20MercerDavid Speck knocks in the jump hook from the left block and the foul's on Daniel Borchardt - foul #2 on Daniel Borchardt, team foul #144-37
SubsWestern Illinois
Edward Gipson (PG), Robert Reed (SF), Charlie Wiley (PF), Nicholas Smith (C)
Jason Davidson, Daniel Borchardt, Michael Thacker, Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG)
Richard Stauffer
 
18:20MercerDavid Speck makes the free throw44-38
18:16Western IllinoisDavid Speck takes the ball from Robert Reed in the backcourt44-38
18:09MercerJesse Jasper can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Edward Gipson - foul #1 on Edward Gipson, team foul #244-38
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG)
Phillip Schutz
 
SubsMercer
Nathan Levine (SG)
Andrew Barkman
 
18:09MercerJesse Jasper makes the 1st free throw44-39
18:09MercerJesse Jasper makes the 2nd free throw44-40
18:04Western IllinoisDavid Speck takes the ball from Daniel Blount in the backcourt44-40
17:53MercerDavid Speck misses the driving attempt from the right block44-40
17:51Western IllinoisRobert Reed snags the defensive board44-40
17:41Western IllinoisRobert Reed is called for 10 seconds44-40
17:19MercerDavid Speck loses the dribble to Daniel Blount44-40
17:08Western IllinoisNathan Levine steps in front of the Charlie Wiley pass44-40
16:46MercerJames Rhyne clanks a floater from the free throw line44-40
16:44Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Nicholas Smith44-40
16:15Western IllinoisRobert Reed comes up short on the driving attempt in the paint44-40
16:14Western IllinoisRobert Reed hits the follow up shot46-40
15:56MercerJames Gardner clanks a jumper near the basket46-40
15:55Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley grabs the board46-40
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Daniel Blount (fairly fresh) 2 stl.
 SG - Edward Gipson (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Reed (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Charlie Wiley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Nicholas Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - James Rhyne (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Nathan Levine (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - David Speck (tiring) 15 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - Jesse Jasper (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Gardner (tiring) 4 pts.
 
15:36Western IllinoisRobert Reed misses short on a jumpshot from the right side46-40
15:34Western IllinoisRobert Reed grabs the offensive rebound46-40
15:28Western IllinoisNicholas Smith drills a floater from the left block on a great pass from Robert Reed48-40
15:16MercerDaniel Blount steps in front of the James Rhyne pass48-40
15:14Western IllinoisRobert Reed is hacked by David Speck in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Speck, team foul #348-40
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Phillip Schutz (SG), Daniel Borchardt (SF), Michael Thacker (PF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Daniel Blount, Edward Gipson, Robert Reed, Charlie Wiley, Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG), Andrew Barkman (SG), Mark Murphy (C)
James Rhyne, Nathan Levine, James Gardner
 
14:53Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Jason Davidson50-40
14:33MercerDavid Speck's pass is intercepted by Jason Davidson50-40
14:09Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz clanks a 3 from the right wing50-40
14:08MercerRichard Stauffer gets the rebound50-40
13:49MercerDavid Speck clanks a floater from the baseline50-40
13:47Western IllinoisMichael Thacker gets the rebound50-40
13:28Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Jason Davidson52-40
13:13MercerAndrew Barkman makes the shot from just outside the lane52-42
13:01Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane52-42
12:59MercerMark Murphy grabs the defensive rebound52-42
12:54MercerDavid Speck misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner52-42
12:53Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile snags the defensive board52-42
12:39Western IllinoisMichael Thacker is open and scores on a jump hook near the basket54-42
12:25MercerAndrew Barkman is hacked by Phillip Schutz - foul #2 on Phillip Schutz, team foul #354-42
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG), Robert Reed (SG), Donald Yardley (SF), Charlie Wiley (C)
Jason Davidson, Phillip Schutz, Daniel Borchardt, Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer
Nathan Levine (SG), William Higginson (SF), Herman Harris (PF), James Gardner (C)
Andrew Barkman, David Speck, Jesse Jasper, Mark Murphy
 
12:07MercerWilliam Higginson clanks a floater from the baseline54-42
12:05Western IllinoisDonald Yardley pulls down the rebound54-42
11:55Western IllinoisDaniel Blount misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner54-42
11:53MercerWilliam Higginson snags the defensive board54-42
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Daniel Blount (fresh) 3 stl.
 SG - Robert Reed (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Donald Yardley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Michael Thacker (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Charlie Wiley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Richard Stauffer (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Nathan Levine (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - William Higginson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Herman Harris (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - James Gardner (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:37MercerJames Gardner clanks a shot from the left block but he's hacked by Charlie Wiley - foul #1 on Charlie Wiley, team foul #454-42
SubsWestern Illinois
Edward Gipson (SG), Daniel Sottile (C)
Donald Yardley, Michael Thacker
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG)
Richard Stauffer
 
11:37MercerJames Gardner makes the 1st free throw54-43
11:37MercerJames Gardner misses the 2nd free throw54-43
11:37Western IllinoisEdward Gipson grabs the board54-43
11:34Western IllinoisRobert Reed's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt54-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Nicholas Smith (C)
Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer 
11:16MercerEdward Gipson picks off the pass by William Higginson54-43
11:05Western IllinoisJames Gardner is called for the reach on Nicholas Smith - foul #1 on James Gardner, team foul #454-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Donald Yardley (SF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Robert Reed, Charlie Wiley
 
SubsMercer
Brian Barr (C)
James Gardner
 
10:49Western IllinoisEdward Gipson misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Nathan Levine - foul #3 on Nathan Levine, team foul #554-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Michael Thacker (PF)
Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer
David Speck (SF), Jesse Jasper (PF)
William Higginson, Herman Harris
 
10:49Western IllinoisEdward Gipson makes the 1st free throw55-43
10:49Western IllinoisEdward Gipson makes the 2nd free throw56-43
10:27MercerJesse Jasper connects on the jumper in the lane56-45
10:25Western IllinoisNathan Levine is called for the reach on Donald Yardley in the backcourt - foul #4 on Nathan Levine, team foul #656-45
SubsWestern Illinois
Phillip Schutz (SG)
Daniel Blount
 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG), Andrew Barkman (SG)
James Rhyne, Nathan Levine
 
10:09Western IllinoisMichael Thacker lays it in58-45
09:54MercerJesse Jasper misses long on a fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Michael Thacker - foul #3 on Michael Thacker, team foul #558-45
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Daniel Borchardt (SF), Charlie Wiley (C)
Edward Gipson, Donald Yardley, Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer 
09:54MercerJesse Jasper makes the 1st free throw58-46
09:54MercerJesse Jasper makes the 2nd free throw58-47
09:37Western IllinoisJason Davidson is hacked by David Speck - foul #4 on David Speck, team foul #758-47
SubsWestern Illinois
Nicholas Smith (C)
Michael Thacker
 
SubsMercer
William Higginson (SF), Herman Harris (PF), James Gardner (C)
David Speck, Jesse Jasper, Brian Barr
 
09:37Western IllinoisJason Davidson makes the 1st free throw59-47
09:37Western IllinoisJason Davidson makes the 2nd free throw60-47
09:25MercerRichard Stauffer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds60-47
SubsWestern Illinois
Robert Reed (SG)
Phillip Schutz
 
SubsMercer 
09:07Western IllinoisHerman Harris picks off the pass by Daniel Borchardt60-47
08:43MercerNicholas Smith denies the turnaround by William Higginson60-47
08:42MercerRichard Stauffer tips it back up and in60-49
08:22Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner63-49
08:12MercerRichard Stauffer comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing63-49
08:11Western IllinoisDaniel Borchardt snags the defensive board63-49
08:03Western IllinoisJames Gardner steals it from Charlie Wiley63-49
07:51MercerJames Gardner is called for traveling63-49
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG), Phillip Schutz (SG), Edward Gipson (SF), Michael Thacker (PF), Daniel Sottile (C)
Jason Davidson, Robert Reed, Daniel Borchardt, Charlie Wiley, Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG), Nathan Levine (SG), David Speck (SF), Jesse Jasper (PF), Mark Murphy (C)
Richard Stauffer, Andrew Barkman, William Higginson, Herman Harris, James Gardner
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Daniel Blount (fresh) 3 stl.
 SG - Phillip Schutz (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Edward Gipson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Michael Thacker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Daniel Sottile (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - James Rhyne (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Nathan Levine (fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf.
 SF - David Speck (tiring) 15 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - Jesse Jasper (tiring) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Mark Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:46Western IllinoisNathan Levine is called for the reach on Phillip Schutz in the backcourt - foul #5 on Nathan Levine, team foul #863-49
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Andrew Barkman (SG)
Nathan Levine
 
07:46Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz makes the 1st free throw64-49
07:46Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz makes the 2nd free throw65-49
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
07:28MercerJames Rhyne throws a bad pass out of bounds65-49
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
07:01Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile knocks in the driving attempt from the left block set up by Daniel Blount and he's fouled by Jesse Jasper - foul #3 on Jesse Jasper, team foul #967-49
07:01Western IllinoisDaniel Sottile makes the free throw68-49
06:42MercerJesse Jasper misses the jumper in the paint68-49
06:41Western IllinoisEdward Gipson snags the defensive board68-49
06:16Western IllinoisEdward Gipson scores on a shot from the left wing set up by Daniel Blount70-49
05:55MercerJesse Jasper misses the easy layup70-49
05:53Western IllinoisMichael Thacker grabs the board70-49
05:28Western IllinoisMichael Thacker misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane70-49
05:26MercerJesse Jasper gets the rebound70-49
05:21MercerAndrew Barkman makes the 3pt jumper from straight away70-52
05:15Western IllinoisJames Rhyne picks off the pass by Michael Thacker in the backcourt70-52
05:14MercerAndrew Barkman banks in the layup on a great pass from James Rhyne70-54
04:51Western IllinoisEdward Gipson loses the dribble to Andrew Barkman70-54
04:36MercerJesse Jasper misses the shot from the left side70-54
04:35Western IllinoisPhillip Schutz pulls down the rebound70-54
04:35Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-54
SubsWestern Illinois
Jason Davidson (PG), Robert Reed (SG), Daniel Borchardt (SF), Charlie Wiley (PF), Nicholas Smith (C)
Daniel Blount, Phillip Schutz, Edward Gipson, Michael Thacker, Daniel Sottile
 
SubsMercer
Richard Stauffer (PG), William Higginson (SF), Herman Harris (PF), James Gardner (C)
James Rhyne, David Speck, Jesse Jasper, Mark Murphy
 
04:14Western IllinoisJason Davidson connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Daniel Borchardt72-54
04:06MercerJames Gardner hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Richard Stauffer and he's hacked by Nicholas Smith - foul #2 on Nicholas Smith, team foul #672-56
04:06MercerJames Gardner misses the free throw72-56
04:06Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Charlie Wiley72-56
03:45Western IllinoisJason Davidson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Nicholas Smith and the foul's on Richard Stauffer - foul #3 on Richard Stauffer, team foul #1074-56
SubsWestern Illinois
Donald Yardley (SF)
Daniel Borchardt
 
SubsMercer
James Rhyne (PG), Brian Barr (C)
Richard Stauffer, Andrew Barkman
 
03:45Western IllinoisJason Davidson makes the free throw75-56
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Jason Davidson (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Robert Reed (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Donald Yardley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Charlie Wiley (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Nicholas Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - James Rhyne (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - William Higginson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - James Gardner (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Herman Harris (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Brian Barr (fresh) 2 pts.
 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:42MercerJason Davidson picks off the pass by James Rhyne in the backcourt75-56
03:40Western IllinoisJason Davidson banks in the layup77-56
03:31MercerWilliam Higginson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing77-56
03:30MercerJames Gardner hits the follow up shot77-58
03:28Western IllinoisHerman Harris picks off the pass by Robert Reed in the backcourt77-58
03:17MercerWilliam Higginson is called for a backcourt violation77-58
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG)
Jason Davidson
 
SubsMercer 
02:53Western IllinoisRobert Reed misses the dunk but the foul's on William Higginson - foul #3 on William Higginson, team foul #1177-58
SubsWestern Illinois
Fred Jacquez (PG)
Nicholas Smith
 
SubsMercer 
02:53Western IllinoisRobert Reed makes the 1st free throw78-58
02:53Western IllinoisRobert Reed makes the 2nd free throw79-58
02:45MercerWilliam Higginson misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line but the foul's on Fred Jacquez - foul #2 on Fred Jacquez, team foul #779-58
SubsWestern Illinois
Nicholas Smith (C)
Robert Reed
 
SubsMercer 
02:45MercerWilliam Higginson misses the 1st free throw79-58
02:45MercerWilliam Higginson makes the 2nd free throw79-59
02:22Western IllinoisDonald Yardley's fadeaway is rejected by Herman Harris79-59
02:21MercerJames Gardner gets the rebound79-59
02:01MercerJames Rhyne is hacked by Fred Jacquez - foul #3 on Fred Jacquez, team foul #879-59
SubsWestern Illinois
Edward Gipson (SG), Robert Reed (SF)
Daniel Blount, Donald Yardley
 
SubsMercer
Mark Murphy (C)
Brian Barr
 
02:01MercerJames Rhyne makes the 1st free throw79-60
02:01MercerJames Rhyne makes the 2nd free throw79-61
01:59Western IllinoisWilliam Higginson picks off the pass by Fred Jacquez in the backcourt79-61
01:42MercerJames Gardner comes up short on the jumper from the left block79-61
01:41MercerJames Gardner snags the offensive board79-61
01:27MercerMark Murphy comes up short on the floater in the paint79-61
01:25MercerMark Murphy tips it back up and in79-63
01:03Western IllinoisCharlie Wiley misses the wide open 3 from the left corner79-63
01:01Western IllinoisNicholas Smith pulls down the offensive rebound79-63
00:48Western IllinoisRobert Reed misses the jumper from the right side79-63
00:47Western IllinoisRobert Reed tips it home81-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:41MercerRobert Reed steals the ball from Herman Harris81-63
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:15Western IllinoisFred Jacquez is hacked by James Rhyne - foul #1 on James Rhyne, team foul #1281-63
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMercer
Andrew Barkman (SG)
James Gardner
 
00:15Western IllinoisFred Jacquez makes the 1st free throw82-63
00:15Western IllinoisFred Jacquez makes the 2nd free throw83-63
00:10MercerWilliam Higginson is hacked by Robert Reed - foul #1 on Robert Reed, team foul #983-63
SubsWestern Illinois
Daniel Blount (PG)
Fred Jacquez
 
SubsMercer 
00:10MercerWilliam Higginson makes the 1st free throw83-64
00:10MercerWilliam Higginson makes the 2nd free throw83-65
00:00Western IllinoisDaniel Blount runs out the clock83-65