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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
4/6/2026
70
  1 2 F
Illinois State 28 42 70
Western Kentucky 44 44 88
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam Maxon 16 1-3 1-1 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 3
pfChristopher Gibson 22 2-5 0-0 3-4 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 7
sfBrian Swofford 14 3-6 1-2 0-0 1 5 0 2 1 0 4 7
sgCharles Thomas 20 1-6 0-0 1-1 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 3
pgShawn Stephenson 10 1-3 0-2 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMichael Baker 21 3-6 2-5 0-0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 8
sfJimmie Tinkle 20 5-12 1-4 2-2 2 4 1 1 1 0 2 13
sfDavid Wiseman 18 3-7 2-5 3-4 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 11
pfDennis Owen 18 2-4 0-0 2-2 3 6 0 1 1 1 0 6
cHoward Begaye 17 2-4 0-1 3-4 2 8 1 0 1 0 1 7
pgRuben Ruth 13 1-3 1-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3
pgJohn Olsson 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 5 1 0 0 3 0
Totals 200 24-59 8-21 14-17 10 31 15 15 6 1 26 70
Percentages   .407 .381 .824                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLee Hagan 18 4-5 0-0 2-4 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 10
pfRobert Hubbard 20 3-6 0-0 1-1 0 6 1 0 2 1 2 7
sfTerry Grady 20 3-6 0-0 3-4 0 3 1 3 1 0 2 9
sgRichard Whatley 20 3-6 1-2 4-7 2 3 2 2 0 0 1 11
pgWillie Gaillard 24 3-5 1-1 8-10 1 1 8 0 1 0 0 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfSean Begay 22 7-10 2-3 0-0 1 5 0 2 1 1 3 16
cJohn Flint 19 0-1 0-0 2-2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2
pgRichard Conner 18 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 1 1 0 1 2
sgJoseph Howard 18 4-6 1-3 1-4 0 4 2 2 2 0 3 10
pgJeffrey Hubbard 14 0-1 0-0 4-4 1 2 5 1 0 0 0 4
pgMichael Dublin 6 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2
sfDikembe Amoroso 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 29-50 5-10 25-36 8 35 21 12 9 2 14 88
Percentages   .580 .500 .694                

ISU
28
9-27
4-12
6-8
5
13
7
7
2
0
10
8
5
8
0
25
42
15-32
4-9
8-9
5
18
8
8
4
1
16
16
12
4
5
23
70
24-59
8-21
14-17
10
31
15
15
6
1
26
24
17
12
5
48
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
WKU
44
15-25
3-6
11-14
5
20
9
6
4
0
6
18
8
10
0
20
44
14-25
2-4
14-22
3
15
12
6
5
2
8
18
8
4
5
16
88
29-50
5-10
25-36
8
35
21
12
9
2
14
36
16
14
5
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Willie Gaillard Western Kentucky
15 Points, 8 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh)
 SF - Brian Swofford (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh)
 C - William Maxon (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh)
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh)
 SF - Terry Grady (fresh)
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh)
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyLee Hagan wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:44Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Shawn Stephenson - foul #1 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #10-0
19:44Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw0-1
19:44Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw0-2
19:26Illinois StateBrian Swofford misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line0-2
19:24Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Robert Hubbard0-2
19:03Western KentuckyTerry Grady clanks a jump hook from the right block0-2
19:02Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Richard Whatley0-2
18:48Western KentuckyTerry Grady buries a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard0-4
18:24Illinois StateTerry Grady steps in front of the Christopher Gibson pass0-4
18:01Western KentuckyShawn Stephenson is called for the reach on Willie Gaillard - foul #2 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #20-4
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (PG)
Shawn Stephenson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
17:46Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the shot from just outside the lane0-4
17:44Western KentuckyLee Hagan tips it in0-6
17:25Illinois StateBrian Swofford misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-6
17:24Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Terry Grady0-6
17:22Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard is hacked by William Maxon in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Maxon, team foul #30-6
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Begay (C)
Lee Hagan
 
16:58Western KentuckyTerry Grady is called for traveling0-6
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF)
Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Conner (SG), Joseph Howard (SF), John Flint (C)
Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard
 
16:48Illinois StateMichael Baker misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-6
16:47Western KentuckyJoseph Howard snags the defensive board0-6
16:36Western KentuckyJohn Flint hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on William Maxon - foul #2 on William Maxon, team foul #40-6
SubsIllinois State
Howard Begaye (C)
William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
16:36Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the 1st free throw0-7
16:36Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the 2nd free throw0-8
16:27Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing0-8
16:26Western KentuckyJohn Flint snags the defensive board0-8
16:17Western KentuckySean Begay connects on the jumpshot from the free throw line0-10
16:12Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses the lay-in0-10
16:11Illinois StateMichael Baker pulls down the offensive rebound0-10
15:55Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses badly on a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Sean Begay - foul #1 on Sean Begay, team foul #10-10
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG)
David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG), Lee Hagan (C)
Willie Gaillard, Joseph Howard
 
15:55Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 1st free throw1-10
15:55Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the 2nd free throw1-10
15:55Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Sean Begay1-10
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Baker (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh)
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Richard Conner (fresh)
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh)
 SF - Sean Begay (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:38Western KentuckyRichard Whatley connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Conner1-13
15:25Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle's pass is off the mark and out of bounds1-13
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF)
Sean Begay, John Flint
 
15:06Western KentuckyRichard Conner can't connect on a jumpshot from the left side1-13
15:05Illinois StateDennis Owen pulls down the rebound1-13
14:52Illinois StateDennis Owen misses the floater from the right side1-13
14:50Illinois StateBrian Swofford hits the follow up shot3-13
14:40Western KentuckyTerry Grady is called for 10 seconds3-13
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Howard Begaye (C)
Charles Thomas, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Willie Gaillard (PG), Joseph Howard (SG)
Richard Conner, Richard Whatley
 
14:17Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the shot from the right wing set up by Ruben Ruth5-13
13:55Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard connects on the jump hook from the right block5-15
13:33Illinois StateJoseph Howard is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Joseph Howard, team foul #25-15
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Michael Baker (SF), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Dennis Owen (C)
Ruben Ruth, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C)
Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
13:18Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle clanks a 3 from the right corner5-15
13:16Illinois StateDennis Owen tips it home7-15
13:11Western KentuckyDavid Wiseman steals it from Sean Begay7-15
12:52Illinois StateDavid Wiseman can't connect on a 3 from the right wing7-15
12:50Western KentuckyJoseph Howard grabs the board7-15
12:30Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses badly on a 3 from the right wing7-15
12:29Illinois StateDavid Wiseman gets the rebound7-15
12:10Illinois StateDavid Wiseman knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Jimmie Tinkle10-15
11:50Western KentuckySean Begay is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Joseph Howard10-18
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh)
 SG - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Michael Baker (fairly fresh)
 PF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh)
 C - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Whatley (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Joseph Howard (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:46Illinois StateWillie Gaillard takes the ball from John Olsson in the backcourt10-18
11:38Western KentuckySean Begay is open and scores on a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Joseph Howard10-21
11:23Illinois StateMichael Baker misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner10-21
11:22Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Flint10-21
11:07Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the wide open fadeaway from the right wing10-23
10:52Illinois StateMichael Baker is whistled for a carry10-23
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, David Wiseman, Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Richard Conner (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Willie Gaillard, Richard Whatley, Joseph Howard, Sean Begay, John Flint
 
10:35Western KentuckyTerry Grady can't finish the uncontested layup10-23
10:33Illinois StateHoward Begaye snags the defensive board10-23
10:18Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses short on a turnaround from close range10-23
10:17Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the board10-23
09:53Western KentuckyTerry Grady misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line10-23
09:51Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the board10-23
09:28Illinois StateChristopher Gibson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane but he's fouled by Robert Hubbard - foul #1 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #310-23
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (PG)
Ruben Ruth
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Begay (C)
Lee Hagan
 
09:28Illinois StateChristopher Gibson makes the 1st free throw11-23
09:28Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses the 2nd free throw11-23
09:28Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard gets the rebound11-23
09:22Western KentuckyTerry Grady is hacked by Brian Swofford in the backcourt - foul #1 on Brian Swofford, team foul #511-23
09:06Western KentuckyRichard Conner's pass is intercepted by Howard Begaye11-23
08:54Illinois StateCharles Thomas hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline11-23
08:53Western KentuckySean Begay grabs the defensive rebound11-23
08:44Western KentuckyTerry Grady misses long on a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Brian Swofford - foul #2 on Brian Swofford, team foul #611-23
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (C)
Michael Baker, Brian Swofford, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Willie Gaillard (PG), Michael Dublin (SG), John Flint (C)
Jeffrey Hubbard, Richard Conner, Robert Hubbard
 
08:44Western KentuckyTerry Grady makes the 1st free throw11-24
08:44Western KentuckyTerry Grady makes the 2nd free throw11-25
08:27Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing11-25
08:25Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Christopher Gibson11-25
08:05Illinois StateChristopher Gibson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side11-25
08:04Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Jimmie Tinkle11-25
07:53Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Charles Thomas14-25
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Dublin (fresh)
 SF - Terry Grady (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:36Western KentuckySean Begay is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Willie Gaillard14-27
07:14Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the driving attempt from close range set up by John Olsson16-27
06:59Western KentuckyTerry Grady is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Terry Grady, team foul #416-27
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG), Joseph Howard (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Michael Dublin, Terry Grady, Sean Begay, John Flint
 
06:38Illinois StateDavid Wiseman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds16-27
06:21Western KentuckyLee Hagan is fouled on the floor by Howard Begaye - foul #1 on Howard Begaye, team foul #716-27
06:21Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the 1st free throw16-28
06:21Western KentuckyLee Hagan misses the 2nd free throw16-28
06:21Illinois StateHoward Begaye pulls down the rebound16-28
06:10Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses short on a jumper from the free throw line16-28
06:08Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the board16-28
06:06Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard is hacked by Michael Baker in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Baker, team foul #816-28
06:06Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw16-29
06:06Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard misses the 2nd free throw16-29
06:06Illinois StateHoward Begaye gets the rebound16-29
05:49Illinois StateDavid Wiseman can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner16-29
05:48Western KentuckyLee Hagan gets the rebound16-29
05:33Western KentuckyLee Hagan banks in the wide open layup set up by Willie Gaillard16-31
05:06Illinois StateDavid Wiseman comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Lee Hagan - foul #1 on Lee Hagan, team foul #516-31
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Dennis Owen (C)
Ruben Ruth, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Richard Conner (SG), Sean Begay (SF), John Flint (PF), Michael Dublin (C)
Willie Gaillard, Richard Whatley, Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
05:06Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 1st free throw17-31
05:06Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw18-31
05:04Western KentuckySean Begay throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt18-31
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG)
David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
04:54Illinois StateMichael Baker connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Charles Thomas21-31
04:34Western KentuckyMichael Dublin hits a wide open floater near the basket on a nice dish by Richard Conner21-33
04:19Illinois StateDennis Owen makes the shot near the basket set up by John Olsson23-33
04:07Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from just outside the lane23-33
04:05Western KentuckySean Begay tips it back up and in23-35
03:54Illinois StateMichael Baker buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by John Olsson26-35
03:35Western KentuckyRichard Conner hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner26-35
03:34Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard grabs the offensive board26-35
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Charles Thomas (tiring) 2 ast.
 SF - Michael Baker (tiring) 6 pts.
 PF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Dennis Owen (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jeffrey Hubbard (fresh)
 SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Sean Begay (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Dublin (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:23Western KentuckyJohn Olsson is called for the reach on Jeffrey Hubbard - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #926-35
SubsIllinois State
Shawn Stephenson (PG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C)
John Olsson, Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Richard Conner, Sean Begay, John Flint, Michael Dublin
 
03:23Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard makes the 1st free throw26-36
03:23Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard makes the 2nd free throw26-37
03:05Illinois StateBrian Swofford misses short on a shot from the right block26-37
03:04Western KentuckyTerry Grady grabs the defensive rebound26-37
02:40Western KentuckyRichard Whatley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner26-37
02:38Illinois StateBrian Swofford pulls down the rebound26-37
02:30Illinois StateCharles Thomas's pass is intercepted by Robert Hubbard26-37
02:12Western KentuckyRichard Whatley scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Terry Grady26-39
01:53Illinois StateShawn Stephenson misses badly on a 3 from the left corner26-39
01:52Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard snags the defensive board26-39
01:32Western KentuckyTerry Grady is fouled on the floor by Brian Swofford - foul #3 on Brian Swofford, team foul #1026-39
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Willie Gaillard (PG), Richard Conner (SG), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C)
Jeffrey Hubbard, Richard Whatley, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
01:32Western KentuckyTerry Grady makes the 1st free throw26-40
01:32Western KentuckyTerry Grady misses the 2nd free throw26-40
01:32Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Howard Begaye26-40
01:14Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle blows the layup but he's fouled by Sean Begay - foul #2 on Sean Begay, team foul #626-40
SubsIllinois State
William Maxon (C)
Shawn Stephenson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SF)
Terry Grady
 
01:14Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the 1st free throw27-40
01:14Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the 2nd free throw28-40
00:58Western KentuckySean Begay hits the easy wide open finger roll set up by Willie Gaillard28-42
00:37Illinois StateWilliam Maxon hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side28-42
00:35Western KentuckyRichard Conner grabs the defensive rebound28-42
00:12Western KentuckySean Begay misses badly on the uncontested jumper from close range28-42
00:11Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard tips it back up and in28-44
00:00Illinois StateDavid Wiseman loses the dribble to Joseph Howard28-44
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Michael Baker (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateMichael Baker inbounds the ball28-44
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:43Illinois StateMichael Baker is hacked by Richard Whatley - foul #1 on Richard Whatley, team foul #128-44
19:33Illinois StateWilliam Maxon drills a 3 from the right wing31-44
19:10Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Shawn Stephenson - foul #3 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #131-44
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
Shawn Stephenson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
19:10Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 1st free throw31-45
19:10Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw31-46
18:50Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses badly on a 3 from the left corner31-46
18:49Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard gets the rebound31-46
18:36Western KentuckyRichard Whatley comes up short on the turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Charles Thomas - foul #1 on Charles Thomas, team foul #231-46
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (PF)
Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
18:36Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the 1st free throw31-46
18:36Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw31-47
18:19Illinois StateDavid Wiseman can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner31-47
18:18Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard grabs the board31-47
18:12Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Richard Whatley31-50
18:00Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line31-50
17:59Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the board31-50
17:40Western KentuckyJimmie Tinkle steals it from Richard Whatley31-50
17:23Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle lays it up and in33-50
17:20Western KentuckyTerry Grady is hacked by Jimmie Tinkle in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #333-50
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Richard Conner (SG), Joseph Howard (SF), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C)
Willie Gaillard, Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
17:15Western KentuckyJoseph Howard clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing33-50
17:13Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the board33-50
16:44Illinois StateChristopher Gibson's pass is intercepted by Joseph Howard33-50
16:40Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits the finger roll33-52
16:26Illinois StateCharles Thomas hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line33-52
16:24Illinois StateHoward Begaye tips it home35-52
16:01Western KentuckyRichard Conner makes the wide open pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Jeffrey Hubbard35-54
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jeffrey Hubbard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
15:48Illinois StateDavid Wiseman hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Charles Thomas37-54
15:31Western KentuckyJoseph Howard scores on a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Jeffrey Hubbard37-56
15:17Illinois StateThe short jumper by Christopher Gibson is denied by Sean Begay37-56
15:15Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the offensive board37-56
15:08Illinois StateCharles Thomas can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing37-56
15:06Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Sean Begay37-56
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
14:47Western KentuckySean Begay is open and scores on a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Jeffrey Hubbard37-58
14:34Illinois StateRuben Ruth comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane37-58
14:32Western KentuckySean Begay grabs the board37-58
14:11Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits a wide open 3 from straight away set up by Jeffrey Hubbard37-61
14:06Illinois StateRuben Ruth drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Charles Thomas40-61
13:53Western KentuckyRuben Ruth is called for the reach on Sean Begay - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #440-61
SubsIllinois State
Shawn Stephenson (PG), Michael Baker (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), William Maxon (C)
Ruben Ruth, Charles Thomas, David Wiseman, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Willie Gaillard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Jeffrey Hubbard, Richard Conner, Joseph Howard, Sean Begay, John Flint
 
13:34Western KentuckyLee Hagan misses badly on the uncontested floater in the lane40-61
13:33Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the board40-61
13:25Illinois StateDennis Owen is whistled for traveling40-61
12:56Western KentuckyTerry Grady drills a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Richard Whatley40-63
12:49Illinois StateShawn Stephenson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner40-63
12:48Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard gets the rebound40-63
12:45Western KentuckyTerry Grady is hacked by Brian Swofford in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brian Swofford, team foul #540-63
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
Brian Swofford
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
12:23Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway near the basket40-63
12:22Western KentuckyLee Hagan tips it in40-65
12:11Illinois StateShawn Stephenson connects on the fadeaway near the basket set up by Michael Baker42-65
11:53Western KentuckyLee Hagan clanks a shot near the basket but the foul's on William Maxon - foul #3 on William Maxon, team foul #642-65
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Shawn Stephenson, Michael Baker, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Dublin (SG), Sean Begay (SF), Dikembe Amoroso (PF)
Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard
 
11:53Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the 1st free throw42-66
11:53Western KentuckyLee Hagan misses the 2nd free throw42-66
11:53Illinois StateThe rebound goes to William Maxon42-66
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 4 ast.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Michael Dublin (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Sean Begay (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh)
 C - Lee Hagan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 
11:42Illinois StateMichael Dublin steals the ball from Christopher Gibson42-66
11:39Western KentuckyMichael Dublin throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt42-66
11:26Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle can't finish the layup42-66
11:24Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle tips it back up and in44-66
11:21Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard is hacked by John Olsson in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #744-66
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Conner (SG)
Lee Hagan
 
11:21Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw44-67
11:21Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw44-68
11:11Illinois StateChristopher Gibson drills a runner in the lane46-68
11:09Western KentuckyJohn Olsson is called for the reach on Willie Gaillard in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #846-68
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SF), John Flint (C)
Dikembe Amoroso, Michael Dublin
 
11:09Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw46-69
11:09Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard misses the 2nd free throw46-69
11:09Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the board46-69
11:04Illinois StateCharles Thomas hits a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by John Olsson and the foul's on Joseph Howard - foul #2 on Joseph Howard, team foul #248-69
SubsIllinois State
Shawn Stephenson (PG), Michael Baker (SF)
John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jeffrey Hubbard (PG)
Willie Gaillard
 
11:04Illinois StateCharles Thomas makes the free throw49-69
10:42Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits a wide open jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Jeffrey Hubbard49-71
10:30Illinois StateChristopher Gibson hits a runner near the basket51-71
10:09Western KentuckySean Begay can't connect on a jump hook from close range51-71
10:08Illinois StateMichael Baker grabs the board51-71
09:49Illinois StateChristopher Gibson loses the ball out of bounds51-71
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF)
Shawn Stephenson, Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Willie Gaillard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Michael Dublin (C)
Jeffrey Hubbard, Richard Conner, Joseph Howard, Sean Begay, John Flint
 
09:24Western KentuckyRichard Whatley drills a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Robert Hubbard and he's hacked by Michael Baker - foul #2 on Michael Baker, team foul #951-73
SubsIllinois State
Howard Begaye (C)
William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
09:24Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the free throw51-73
09:24Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the board51-73
09:20Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle connects on the fadeaway from close range53-73
09:05Western KentuckyTerry Grady hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Willie Gaillard53-75
08:51Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the jumper in the paint but he's fouled by Michael Dublin - foul #1 on Michael Dublin, team foul #353-75
SubsIllinois State
Shawn Stephenson (PG), Ruben Ruth (SG)
John Olsson, Michael Baker
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Lee Hagan (C)
Michael Dublin
 
08:51Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 1st free throw54-75
08:51Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 2nd free throw55-75
08:28Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard drills a runner from the right block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard and he's hacked by Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1055-77
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SF), William Maxon (C)
Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
08:28Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard makes the free throw55-78
08:16Illinois StateDavid Wiseman drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Shawn Stephenson58-78
08:13Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard is hacked by Shawn Stephenson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #1158-78
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Shawn Stephenson, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
08:13Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw58-79
08:13Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw58-80
07:59Illinois StateTerry Grady is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Terry Grady, team foul #458-80
SubsIllinois State
Brian Swofford (SF)
Ruben Ruth
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Conner (SG), Sean Begay (SF), John Flint (PF)
Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard
 
07:51Illinois StateBrian Swofford scores on a fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from John Olsson60-80
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 5 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Wiseman (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Brian Swofford (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - William Maxon (tiring) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 15 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Sean Begay (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:29Western KentuckyLee Hagan scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard60-82
07:16Illinois StateDavid Wiseman can't connect on a runner in the paint but he's hacked by Richard Conner - foul #1 on Richard Conner, team foul #560-82
SubsIllinois State
Shawn Stephenson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Joseph Howard (SF)
Willie Gaillard, Lee Hagan
 
07:16Illinois StateDavid Wiseman misses the 1st free throw60-82
07:16Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw61-82
06:58Western KentuckyJohn Flint comes up short on the jump hook from the right block61-82
06:56Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle grabs the board61-82
06:47Illinois StateSean Begay steps in front of the Shawn Stephenson pass61-82
06:42Western KentuckyDavid Wiseman is called for the reach on Joseph Howard in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Wiseman, team foul #1261-82
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (SG)
David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF)
Jeffrey Hubbard, John Flint
 
06:42Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 1st free throw61-83
06:42Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses the 2nd free throw61-83
06:42Illinois StateBrian Swofford pulls down the rebound61-83
06:29Illinois StateRobert Hubbard is called for the reach on Shawn Stephenson - foul #2 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #661-83
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Owen (C)
Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG)
Joseph Howard
 
06:24Illinois StateRuben Ruth comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane61-83
06:23Western KentuckyTerry Grady pulls down the rebound61-83
06:17Western KentuckyDennis Owen swats the short shot by Robert Hubbard61-83
06:16Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Brian Swofford61-83
06:01Illinois StateRichard Conner steps in front of the Brian Swofford pass61-83
05:59Western KentuckyBrian Swofford picks off the pass by Richard Whatley in the backcourt61-83
05:46Illinois StateRobert Hubbard steps in front of the Brian Swofford pass61-83
05:42Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is hacked by Shawn Stephenson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #1361-83
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), William Maxon (C)
Shawn Stephenson, Ruben Ruth, Jimmie Tinkle
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Willie Gaillard (PG), Joseph Howard (SF), Lee Hagan (C)
Richard Conner, Terry Grady, Sean Begay
 
05:42Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the 1st free throw61-83
05:42Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw61-84
05:31Illinois StateCharles Thomas comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line61-84
05:29Western KentuckyRichard Whatley grabs the defensive rebound61-84
05:20Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard misses short on an open driving attempt near the basket61-84
05:19Western KentuckyRichard Whatley can't tip it in61-84
05:17Illinois StateBrian Swofford snags the defensive board61-84
05:09Illinois StateWilliam Maxon is denied on a layup by Robert Hubbard61-84
05:08Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the offensive rebound61-84
05:03Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane61-84
05:01Western KentuckyJoseph Howard snags the defensive board61-84
04:59Western KentuckyJoseph Howard's pass is intercepted by Dennis Owen in the backcourt61-84
04:45Illinois StateBrian Swofford scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Thomas64-84
04:19Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard buries a floater from the left block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard64-86
04:08Illinois StateWilliam Maxon is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on William Maxon, team foul #1464-86
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Dennis Owen, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Conner (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C)
Richard Whatley, Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
03:40Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard misses the wide open jumper from the right side64-86
03:39Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the board64-86
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Baker (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - David Wiseman (fresh) 11 pts.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 15 pts. 8 ast.
 SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
03:35Illinois StateMichael Baker comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing64-86
03:33Western KentuckyRichard Conner gets the rebound64-86
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
03:11Western KentuckyWillie Gaillard is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing64-86
03:10Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle gets the rebound64-86
02:56Illinois StateChristopher Gibson is hacked by Sean Begay - foul #3 on Sean Begay, team foul #764-86
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG)
David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), Michael Dublin (C)
Willie Gaillard, Richard Conner, Terry Grady
 
02:56Illinois StateChristopher Gibson makes the 1st free throw65-86
02:56Illinois StateChristopher Gibson makes the 2nd free throw66-86
02:33Western KentuckySean Begay misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left corner66-86
02:32Western KentuckyJohn Flint grabs the offensive rebound66-86
02:11Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard can't connect on a jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Ruben Ruth - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1566-86
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Dennis Owen (PF)
Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Conner (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (PF)
Sean Begay, John Flint
 
02:11Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard makes the 1st free throw66-87
02:11Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard makes the 2nd free throw66-88
01:52Illinois StateDennis Owen misses the turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Joseph Howard - foul #3 on Joseph Howard, team foul #866-88
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
John Olsson, Ruben Ruth
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C)
Dikembe Amoroso, Michael Dublin
 
01:52Illinois StateDennis Owen makes the 1st free throw67-88
01:52Illinois StateDennis Owen makes the 2nd free throw68-88
01:26Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses long on a driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #1668-88
01:26Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses the 1st free throw68-88
01:26Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses the 2nd free throw68-88
01:26Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the defensive rebound68-88
01:09Illinois StateHoward Begaye comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing68-88
01:08Illinois StateDennis Owen misses the tip68-88
01:06Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard grabs the board68-88
01:03Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard loses the dribble to David Wiseman in the backcourt68-88
01:01Illinois StateDavid Wiseman can't finish the layup68-88
00:59Western KentuckyJoseph Howard grabs the board68-88
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:37Western KentuckyJoseph Howard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds68-88
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:29Illinois StateMichael Baker hits a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Howard Begaye70-88
00:00Western KentuckyJeffrey Hubbard runs out the clock70-88