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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Smith
Final -
3/27/2026
60
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Northern Illinois University 27 33 60
Central Michigan 27 31 58
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cFrank Beyers 28 3-6 0-0 3-4 2 8 1 1 1 3 4 9
cJames Cole 25 2-6 0-0 1-1 4 9 1 0 1 1 2 5
sgKeith Derrick 25 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 1 0 4 0
pgCraig Seager 26 6-14 3-6 1-2 2 3 1 3 1 0 2 16
pgRichard Sangster 26 4-11 0-0 4-4 0 0 3 3 1 0 1 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDennis Weir 15 2-4 0-0 4-4 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 8
pgBenjamin Rouse 15 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 2
pgRoger French 14 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0
sgHoward Ratliff 14 3-7 2-4 0-0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 8
cGerald Dean 12 0-3 0-0 0-0 1 6 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 21-53 5-10 13-15 11 35 12 12 6 4 17 60
Percentages   .396 .500 .867                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfCody Belcher 30 4-9 0-0 4-6 1 4 0 2 0 1 1 12
cWilliam Ashley 26 3-7 0-0 2-3 4 11 2 3 0 1 3 8
sgMichael Barry 30 5-10 0-0 3-5 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 13
pgJohn Lane 24 1-5 1-4 0-0 1 2 3 0 1 0 2 3
pgGilbert McIver 29 4-7 0-0 2-3 1 3 2 2 2 0 0 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgBenjamin Homan 16 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 3
pfDaniel Clark 14 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 4
pgCory Crouch 11 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2
sgRaymond Smith 10 1-2 1-1 0-2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 3
pfTony Davis 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 22-50 3-9 11-19 9 30 10 11 4 3 13 58
Percentages   .440 .333 .579                

NIU
27
10-28
2-6
5-6
6
15
6
6
5
2
3
8
7
2
0
7
33
11-25
3-4
8-9
5
20
6
6
1
2
14
14
4
6
0
11
60
21-53
5-10
13-15
11
35
12
12
6
4
17
22
11
8
0
18
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
CMU
27
12-25
3-6
0-0
4
16
4
9
3
3
6
10
4
8
7
12
31
10-25
0-3
11-19
5
14
6
2
1
0
7
16
5
7
2
0
58
22-50
3-9
11-19
9
30
10
11
4
3
13
26
9
15
9
12
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Craig Seager Northern Illinois University
16 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Sangster (fresh)
 SG - Craig Seager (fresh)
 SF - Keith Derrick (fresh)
 PF - James Cole (fresh)
 C - Frank Beyers (fresh)
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh)
 SG - John Lane (fresh)
 SF - Michael Barry (fresh)
 PF - William Ashley (fresh)
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanCentral MichiganCentral Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
19:38Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side0-0
19:37Central MichiganJohn Lane pulls down the rebound0-0
19:32Central MichiganFrank Beyers swats the short shot by Michael Barry0-0
19:30Northern Illinois UniversityKeith Derrick grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:05Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Richard Sangster2-0
18:50Central MichiganWilliam Ashley misses long on a driving attempt in the lane2-0
18:48Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to James Cole2-0
18:21Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster misses badly on a jumper from the right wing2-0
18:20Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole snags the offensive board2-0
18:02Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster's pass is intercepted by John Lane2-0
17:48Central MichiganCraig Seager steps in front of the Gilbert McIver pass2-0
17:27Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole misses the driving attempt in the paint2-0
17:25Central MichiganWilliam Ashley pulls down the rebound2-0
17:16Central MichiganJohn Lane knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Gilbert McIver2-3
16:59Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers's pass out of the doubleteam is intercepted by Gilbert McIver2-3
16:56Central MichiganGilbert McIver hits the finger roll2-5
16:34Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Barry is called for the reach on James Cole - foul #1 on Michael Barry, team foul #12-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF)
Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Keith Derrick, James Cole
 
SubsCentral Michigan 
16:10Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir can't finish the layup but he's fouled by William Ashley - foul #1 on William Ashley, team foul #22-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Gerald Dean (C)
Frank Beyers
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Daniel Clark (PF)
William Ashley
 
16:10Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir makes the 1st free throw3-5
16:10Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir makes the 2nd free throw4-5
15:56Central MichiganGilbert McIver misses long on a jumper from the free throw line4-5
15:54Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir grabs the board4-5
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh)
 SG - Roger French (fresh)
 SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Gerald Dean (fresh)
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Lane (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Michael Barry (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Clark (fresh)
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh)
 
15:32Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Barry steals the ball from Roger French4-5
15:29Central MichiganMichael Barry lays it up and in4-7
15:10Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner4-7
15:08Central MichiganCody Belcher grabs the board4-7
14:52Central MichiganDaniel Clark buries a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Michael Barry4-9
14:31Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Lane is called for the reach on Roger French - foul #1 on John Lane, team foul #34-9
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C)
Howard Ratliff, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cory Crouch (PG), Benjamin Homan (SG), Raymond Smith (SF), William Ashley (PF), Tony Davis (C)
Gilbert McIver, John Lane, Michael Barry, Daniel Clark, Cody Belcher
 
14:04Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers splits the doubleteam and buries a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Sangster6-9
13:57Central MichiganWilliam Ashley hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side6-9
13:55Central MichiganCory Crouch hits the follow up shot6-11
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster scores on a turnaround from the right block8-11
13:09Central MichiganWilliam Ashley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds8-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Michael Barry (SF), Cody Belcher (C)
Raymond Smith, Tony Davis
 
12:56Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster scores on a jumper from close range and the foul's on Cory Crouch - foul #1 on Cory Crouch, team foul #410-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Gilbert McIver (PG)
Cory Crouch
 
12:56Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster makes the free throw11-11
12:40Central MichiganWilliam Ashley is hacked by Frank Beyers - foul #1 on Frank Beyers, team foul #111-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
John Lane (SG)
Benjamin Homan
 
12:26Central MichiganKeith Derrick picks off the pass by Cody Belcher11-11
12:13Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers is denied on a layup by Michael Barry11-11
12:11Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole hits the follow up shot13-11
12:00Central MichiganMichael Barry is fouled on the floor by Keith Derrick - foul #1 on Keith Derrick, team foul #213-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Benjamin Rouse (SF)
Keith Derrick
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Daniel Clark (PF)
William Ashley
 
11:43Central MichiganThe short jumper by Cody Belcher is denied by Frank Beyers13-11
11:41Central MichiganJohn Lane grabs the offensive rebound13-11
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh)
 PF - James Cole (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Lane (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Michael Barry (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Daniel Clark (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh)
 
11:36Central MichiganCody Belcher drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side13-13
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by John Lane - foul #2 on John Lane, team foul #513-13
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C)
Richard Sangster, James Cole, Frank Beyers
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Benjamin Homan (SG)
John Lane
 
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses the 1st free throw13-13
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager makes the 2nd free throw14-13
11:04Central MichiganCody Belcher is fouled on the floor by Gerald Dean - foul #1 on Gerald Dean, team foul #314-13
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Roger French (SG)
Craig Seager
 
SubsCentral Michigan
William Ashley (PF)
Daniel Clark
 
10:51Central MichiganBenjamin Homan works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner14-13
10:49Northern Illinois UniversityBenjamin Rouse grabs the board14-13
10:21Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir misses short on a driving attempt near the basket14-13
10:19Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir grabs the offensive board14-13
10:09Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line14-13
10:08Central MichiganGilbert McIver grabs the board14-13
09:52Central MichiganBenjamin Homan shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing14-13
09:51Central MichiganWilliam Ashley grabs the offensive rebound14-13
09:39Central MichiganWilliam Ashley knocks in the shot from the right side14-15
09:21Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff connects on the 3 from straight away set up by Roger French17-15
09:05Central MichiganWilliam Ashley can't connect on a jumper from the left side17-15
09:03Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean pulls down the rebound17-15
08:46Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff buries a jumper from the left side set up by Roger French19-15
08:29Central MichiganBenjamin Homan is whistled for traveling19-15
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C)
Howard Ratliff, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cory Crouch (PG), Raymond Smith (SF), Daniel Clark (PF), Tony Davis (C)
Gilbert McIver, Michael Barry, William Ashley, Cody Belcher
 
08:09Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line19-15
08:08Central MichiganCory Crouch pulls down the rebound19-15
07:56Central MichiganDaniel Clark hits a floater from the right wing19-17
07:28Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager throws a bad pass out of bounds19-17
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Keith Derrick (fresh)
 PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Cory Crouch (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Benjamin Homan (fairly fresh)
 SF - Raymond Smith (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Clark (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Tony Davis (fresh)
 
07:13Central MichiganRaymond Smith misses the fadeaway from the right side19-17
07:11Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole gets the rebound19-17
06:45Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole clanks a shot from the right side19-17
06:44Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager snags the offensive board19-17
06:29Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses badly on the uncontested 3pt jumper from straight away19-17
06:27Central MichiganThe rebound goes to Daniel Clark19-17
06:22Central MichiganCory Crouch hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line19-17
06:21Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers grabs the defensive rebound19-17
06:04Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses short on a 3 from the left wing19-17
06:03Central MichiganRaymond Smith gets the rebound19-17
05:56Central MichiganJames Cole picks off the pass by Daniel Clark19-17
05:38Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Frank Beyers21-17
05:19Central MichiganBenjamin Homan steps out of bounds on the baseline21-17
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C)
Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Keith Derrick, James Cole, Frank Beyers
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Gilbert McIver (PG), Michael Barry (SF), William Ashley (PF), Cody Belcher (C)
Cory Crouch, Raymond Smith, Daniel Clark, Tony Davis
 
05:04Northern Illinois UniversityRoger French misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side21-17
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean tips it but misses21-17
05:02Central MichiganThe rebound goes to Cody Belcher21-17
04:56Central MichiganMichael Barry loses the ball out of bounds21-17
04:27Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff throws a bad pass out of bounds21-17
04:18Central MichiganBenjamin Rouse steals the ball from Gilbert McIver21-17
04:03Northern Illinois UniversityThe jump hook by Dennis Weir is blocked by Cody Belcher21-17
04:02Central MichiganBenjamin Homan gets the rebound21-17
03:57Central MichiganBenjamin Homan knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from William Ashley21-20
03:33Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff misses badly on a 3 from the left wing21-20
03:31Central MichiganWilliam Ashley gets the rebound21-20
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Benjamin Homan (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Michael Barry (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Ashley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:13Central MichiganGilbert McIver is open and buries a jumpshot from the free throw line21-22
02:47Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir's pass is off the mark and out of bounds21-22
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C)
Howard Ratliff, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean
 
SubsCentral Michigan
John Lane (SG)
Benjamin Homan
 
02:29Central MichiganRichard Sangster steals the ball from William Ashley21-22
02:26Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster misses the lay-in21-22
02:25Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers can't tip it in21-22
02:24Central MichiganMichael Barry snags the defensive board21-22
02:07Central MichiganWilliam Ashley comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side21-22
02:06Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Frank Beyers21-22
01:44Northern Illinois UniversityWilliam Ashley swats the layup by Richard Sangster21-22
01:42Central MichiganWilliam Ashley pulls down the rebound21-22
01:36Central MichiganMichael Barry misses long on a floater from the left side21-22
01:35Central MichiganMichael Barry tips it home21-24
01:06Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster drills a pull-up jumper from the free throw line and he's fouled by William Ashley - foul #2 on William Ashley, team foul #623-24
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cory Crouch (PG), Raymond Smith (SF), Daniel Clark (PF), Tony Davis (C)
Gilbert McIver, Michael Barry, William Ashley, Cody Belcher
 
01:06Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster makes the free throw24-24
00:55Central MichiganRaymond Smith makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by John Lane24-27
00:26Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Richard Sangster27-27
00:01Central MichiganJohn Lane hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away27-27
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole snags the defensive board27-27
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Keith Derrick (fresh)
 PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Lane (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Barry (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Ashley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Central MichiganMichael Barry inbounds the ball27-27
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanCentral MichiganCentral Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
19:40Central MichiganGilbert McIver hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side27-27
19:38Central MichiganWilliam Ashley hits the follow up shot27-29
19:09Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager's pass is off the mark and out of bounds27-29
18:58Central MichiganRichard Sangster is called for the reach on Michael Barry - foul #1 on Richard Sangster, team foul #127-29
18:39Central MichiganCody Belcher misses the dunk but he's hacked by Craig Seager - foul #1 on Craig Seager, team foul #227-29
18:39Central MichiganCody Belcher makes the 1st free throw27-30
18:39Central MichiganCody Belcher makes the 2nd free throw27-31
18:16Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster clanks a turnaround from the right block27-31
18:15Central MichiganThe rebound goes to Michael Barry27-31
18:10Central MichiganGilbert McIver buries a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by John Lane and he's fouled by Keith Derrick - foul #2 on Keith Derrick, team foul #327-33
18:10Central MichiganGilbert McIver makes the free throw27-34
17:54Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side27-34
17:52Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole pulls down the offensive rebound27-34
17:31Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses the 3pt shot from straight away27-34
17:30Central MichiganWilliam Ashley grabs the board27-34
17:10Central MichiganCody Belcher knocks in the jumper near the basket27-36
16:51Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager is hacked by Michael Barry - foul #2 on Michael Barry, team foul #127-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C)
Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Keith Derrick, James Cole, Frank Beyers
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cory Crouch (PG), Benjamin Homan (SG), Daniel Clark (PF)
Gilbert McIver, John Lane, William Ashley
 
16:28Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir scores on a jump hook from the left block set up by Benjamin Rouse29-36
16:12Central MichiganHoward Ratliff is called for the reach on Cody Belcher - foul #1 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #429-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Raymond Smith (SF), Tony Davis (C)
Michael Barry, Cody Belcher
 
16:01Central MichiganRaymond Smith can't finish the layup but the foul's on Benjamin Rouse - foul #1 on Benjamin Rouse, team foul #529-36
16:01Central MichiganRaymond Smith misses the 1st free throw29-36
16:01Central MichiganRaymond Smith misses the 2nd free throw29-36
16:01Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Gerald Dean29-36
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Cory Crouch (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Benjamin Homan (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Raymond Smith (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Daniel Clark (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Tony Davis (fresh)
 
15:55Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean misses long on a jumper from the right side29-36
15:54Central MichiganTony Davis snags the defensive board29-36
15:44Central MichiganDaniel Clark misses short on a runner near the basket29-36
15:42Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean snags the defensive board29-36
15:21Northern Illinois UniversityBenjamin Rouse is hacked by Raymond Smith - foul #1 on Raymond Smith, team foul #229-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C)
Howard Ratliff, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Gilbert McIver (PG), John Lane (SG), Michael Barry (SF), William Ashley (PF)
Cory Crouch, Benjamin Homan, Raymond Smith, Daniel Clark
 
15:11Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses badly on a shot from the right wing29-36
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager tips it home31-36
14:57Central MichiganMichael Barry can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket31-36
14:56Central MichiganGilbert McIver tips it home31-38
14:38Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a jumper from close range but the foul's on Tony Davis - foul #1 on Tony Davis, team foul #331-38
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cody Belcher (C)
Tony Davis
 
14:38Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers misses the 1st free throw31-38
14:38Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers makes the 2nd free throw32-38
14:30Central MichiganFrank Beyers steps in front of the William Ashley pass32-38
14:15Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the lane32-38
14:14Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to James Cole32-38
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole can't finish the uncontested layup32-38
13:57Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers tips it home34-38
13:50Central MichiganWilliam Ashley scores on a jumper from the right block set up by John Lane34-40
13:23Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster comes up short on the jump hook in the lane34-40
13:22Central MichiganThe rebound goes to William Ashley34-40
13:03Central MichiganMichael Barry knocks in the floater in the lane and the foul's on Frank Beyers - foul #2 on Frank Beyers, team foul #634-42
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF)
Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Keith Derrick, James Cole
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Daniel Clark (PF)
William Ashley
 
13:03Central MichiganMichael Barry misses the free throw34-42
13:03Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers grabs the defensive rebound34-42
12:35Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Dennis Weir37-42
12:24Central MichiganCody Belcher makes the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Gilbert McIver37-44
12:06Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff misses long on a jumper from the right wing37-44
12:05Central MichiganCody Belcher gets the rebound37-44
11:53Central MichiganJohn Lane misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner37-44
11:52Central MichiganCody Belcher pulls down the offensive rebound37-44
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Frank Beyers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Gilbert McIver (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Lane (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Michael Barry (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Daniel Clark (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:30Central MichiganCody Belcher misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing37-44
11:28Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Dennis Weir37-44
11:01Northern Illinois UniversityHoward Ratliff misses long on a jumper in the paint37-44
10:59Central MichiganThe rebound goes to Gilbert McIver37-44
10:45Central MichiganMichael Barry misses short on a jump hook near the basket37-44
10:44Northern Illinois UniversityRoger French gets the rebound37-44
10:23Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir hits the finger roll39-44
10:11Central MichiganCody Belcher can't connect on a floater in the lane39-44
10:09Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir pulls down the rebound39-44
09:47Northern Illinois UniversityBenjamin Rouse lays it up and in on a nice dish by Howard Ratliff41-44
09:35Central MichiganCody Belcher can't connect on a runner from the left block but he's hacked by Frank Beyers - foul #3 on Frank Beyers, team foul #741-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Gerald Dean (C)
Howard Ratliff, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Frank Beyers
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cory Crouch (PG), Benjamin Homan (SG), Raymond Smith (SF), William Ashley (PF)
Gilbert McIver, John Lane, Michael Barry, Daniel Clark
 
09:35Central MichiganCody Belcher misses the 1st free throw41-44
09:35Central MichiganCody Belcher misses the 2nd free throw41-44
09:35Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean grabs the board41-44
09:13Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing44-44
09:01Central MichiganCody Belcher makes the driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Raymond Smith44-46
08:32Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole makes the shot in the paint set up by Craig Seager and the foul's on Benjamin Homan - foul #1 on Benjamin Homan, team foul #446-46
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Tony Davis (C)
Cody Belcher
 
08:32Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole makes the free throw47-46
08:16Central MichiganBenjamin Homan works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner47-46
08:14Northern Illinois UniversityGerald Dean gets the rebound47-46
07:55Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager can't connect on a floater from the right wing47-46
07:53Central MichiganWilliam Ashley grabs the board47-46
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Keith Derrick (fresh)
 PF - James Cole (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Cory Crouch (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Benjamin Homan (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Raymond Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Ashley (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Tony Davis (fresh)
 
07:31Central MichiganWilliam Ashley can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Cole - foul #1 on James Cole, team foul #847-46
07:31Central MichiganWilliam Ashley makes the 1st free throw47-47
07:31Central MichiganWilliam Ashley makes the 2nd free throw47-48
07:03Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side47-48
07:01Central MichiganTony Davis grabs the board47-48
06:40Central MichiganWilliam Ashley is fouled on the floor by James Cole - foul #2 on James Cole, team foul #947-48
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Frank Beyers (C)
Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Keith Derrick, James Cole, Gerald Dean
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Gilbert McIver (PG), John Lane (SG), Michael Barry (SF)
Cory Crouch, Benjamin Homan, Raymond Smith
 
06:40Central MichiganWilliam Ashley misses the 1st free throw47-48
06:40Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers grabs the defensive rebound47-48
06:22Northern Illinois UniversityGilbert McIver takes the ball from Howard Ratliff47-48
06:05Central MichiganMichael Barry connects on the jumper from the right block set up by Tony Davis47-50
05:47Northern Illinois UniversityRoger French's pass is off the mark and out of bounds47-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Craig Seager (SG)
Roger French
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Daniel Clark (PF), Cody Belcher (C)
William Ashley, Tony Davis
 
05:40Central MichiganGilbert McIver misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Benjamin Rouse - foul #2 on Benjamin Rouse, team foul #1047-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG)
Howard Ratliff
 
SubsCentral Michigan 
05:40Central MichiganGilbert McIver makes the 1st free throw47-51
05:40Central MichiganGilbert McIver misses the 2nd free throw47-51
05:40Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Frank Beyers47-51
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster can't connect on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Daniel Clark - foul #1 on Daniel Clark, team foul #547-51
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF)
Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir
 
SubsCentral Michigan 
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster makes the 1st free throw48-51
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw49-51
05:10Central MichiganMichael Barry hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing49-51
05:08Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager grabs the defensive rebound49-51
04:42Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster is called for traveling49-51
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Gerald Dean (C)
Frank Beyers
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Benjamin Homan (SG)
John Lane
 
04:31Central MichiganJames Cole swats the dunk try by Cody Belcher49-51
04:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole snags the defensive board49-51
04:26Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager misses badly on a shot from close range49-51
04:24Northern Illinois UniversityKeith Derrick pulls down the offensive rebound49-51
04:07Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster drills a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Gerald Dean51-51
03:44Central MichiganMichael Barry comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Keith Derrick - foul #3 on Keith Derrick, team foul #1151-51
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Howard Ratliff (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Frank Beyers (C)
Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Keith Derrick, James Cole, Gerald Dean
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Cory Crouch (PG), William Ashley (PF)
Gilbert McIver, Daniel Clark
 
03:44Central MichiganMichael Barry makes the 1st free throw51-52
03:44Central MichiganMichael Barry makes the 2nd free throw51-53
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
LineupCentral Michigan
 PG - Cory Crouch (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Benjamin Homan (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Michael Barry (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - William Ashley (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Cody Belcher (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir misses long on a jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by William Ashley - foul #3 on William Ashley, team foul #651-53
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
John Lane (SG)
Benjamin Homan
 
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir makes the 1st free throw52-53
03:22Northern Illinois UniversityDennis Weir makes the 2nd free throw53-53
03:06Central MichiganCory Crouch's floater is knocked away by Frank Beyers53-53
03:04Central MichiganWilliam Ashley gets the offensive rebound53-53
02:53Central MichiganCody Belcher clanks a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Frank Beyers - foul #4 on Frank Beyers, team foul #1253-53
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsCentral Michigan
Gilbert McIver (PG), Raymond Smith (SF)
Cory Crouch, Michael Barry
 
02:53Central MichiganCody Belcher makes the 1st free throw53-54
02:53Central MichiganCody Belcher makes the 2nd free throw53-55
02:47Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)53-55
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF)
Howard Ratliff, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir
 
SubsCentral Michigan
Michael Barry (SF)
Raymond Smith
 
02:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole misses the jumpshot from the right wing53-55
02:29Central MichiganWilliam Ashley pulls down the rebound53-55
02:21Central MichiganMichael Barry connects on the shot from just outside the lane set up by William Ashley53-57
01:56Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Craig Seager, team foul #1353-57
01:44Central MichiganCody Belcher clanks a floater from the left block53-57
01:43Northern Illinois UniversityKeith Derrick grabs the board53-57
01:41Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Sangster travels in the backcourt53-57
01:31Central MichiganCody Belcher is whistled for traveling53-57
01:04Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers scores on a turnaround from the right block55-57
00:43Central MichiganGilbert McIver comes up short on the shot from the left side55-57
00:42Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers grabs the defensive rebound55-57
00:19Northern Illinois UniversityCraig Seager connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Cole58-57
00:13Central MichiganJohn Lane hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint58-57
00:12Central MichiganWilliam Ashley snags the offensive board58-57
00:10Central MichiganMichael Barry blows the layup over the doubleteam but the foul's on Keith Derrick - foul #4 on Keith Derrick, team foul #1458-57
00:10Central MichiganMichael Barry makes the 1st free throw58-58
00:10Central MichiganMichael Barry misses the 2nd free throw58-58
00:10Northern Illinois UniversityJames Cole grabs the defensive rebound58-58
00:10Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)58-58
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanCentral MichiganCentral Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Cody Belcher - foul #1 on Cody Belcher, team foul #758-58
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers makes the 1st free throw59-58
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Beyers makes the 2nd free throw60-58
00:04Central MichiganCentral Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)60-58
00:00Central MichiganJohn Lane can't connect on a halfcourt shot60-58