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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
4/11/2026
73
  1 2 F
Valparaiso 36 37 73
Western Illinois 37 40 77
77
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBrent Potter 12 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 5 0
pfBenjamin Tardiff 20 6-9 0-0 4-5 4 6 2 1 1 1 3 16
sfVincent Marx 27 2-6 0-2 2-3 1 4 2 2 0 0 2 6
sgGary Blake 25 4-8 2-4 2-2 0 3 2 2 1 0 0 12
pgKenny Reed 27 5-8 2-2 2-2 1 2 8 1 3 0 4 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfTommy Timpson 21 3-6 0-1 2-2 0 6 1 2 0 1 2 8
pfLeo Taplin 20 2-6 0-0 1-1 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 5
sgDanny Andersen 19 2-6 1-3 2-2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 7
cTodd Walt 10 0-4 0-1 0-0 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0
pfAl Williams 8 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
sfDaryl Chen 7 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3
pgJimmy Mongillo 4 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Totals 200 26-61 6-16 15-17 11 35 17 11 5 3 20 73
Percentages   .426 .375 .882                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Merchant 24 3-6 0-1 5-5 4 8 0 2 0 0 2 11
pfFrank Tobin 28 2-6 1-3 3-5 2 8 1 1 2 2 5 8
sfHoward Lawson 23 8-16 3-7 7-8 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 26
sgChristopher Garner 30 2-5 2-5 1-2 0 6 5 2 0 0 3 7
pgElmer Shope 28 2-4 0-2 3-3 0 2 6 1 3 0 0 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cHorace Adams 19 3-10 0-4 0-1 1 4 1 1 0 1 2 6
sgKurtis Beatty 18 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 4
pfDavid Brown 11 2-6 1-1 0-0 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 5
sfJohnny Lowe 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgTimothy Brandon 8 1-1 0-0 1-2 2 2 0 2 0 0 1 3
pfWillie Hastings 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0
Totals 200 25-57 7-23 20-26 13 37 18 11 7 7 16 77
Percentages   .439 .304 .769                

VU
36
12-27
2-6
10-11
5
20
9
6
1
3
8
14
4
3
2
18
37
14-34
4-10
5-6
6
15
8
5
4
0
12
20
8
4
2
7
73
26-61
6-16
15-17
11
35
17
11
5
3
20
34
12
7
4
25
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
WIU
37
13-33
4-14
7-9
7
17
11
3
4
3
9
14
11
9
6
13
40
12-24
3-9
13-17
6
20
7
8
3
4
7
14
9
6
5
5
77
25-57
7-23
20-26
13
37
18
11
7
7
16
28
20
15
11
18
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Howard Lawson Western Illinois
26 Points, 3 Assists, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Kenny Reed (fresh)
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh)
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh)
 PF - Benjamin Tardiff (fresh)
 C - Brent Potter (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh)
 SF - Howard Lawson (fresh)
 PF - Frank Tobin (fresh)
 C - John Merchant (fresh)
 
20:00ValparaisoBrent Potter wins the tip0-0
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:36ValparaisoKenny Reed makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Gary Blake2-0
19:17Western IllinoisJohn Merchant misses the driving attempt from the left block2-0
19:15ValparaisoBrent Potter snags the defensive board2-0
19:00ValparaisoGary Blake makes the floater from the left wing4-0
18:31Western IllinoisJohn Merchant is whistled for traveling4-0
18:15ValparaisoKenny Reed is fouled on the floor by Howard Lawson - foul #1 on Howard Lawson, team foul #14-0
18:01ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff lays it up and in on a nice dish by Kenny Reed6-0
17:54Western IllinoisHoward Lawson can't connect on a floater from the free throw line6-0
17:53Western IllinoisFrank Tobin pulls down the offensive rebound6-0
17:42Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing6-0
17:41ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff gets the rebound6-0
17:35ValparaisoElmer Shope steals the ball from Vincent Marx6-0
17:24Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses badly on a 3 from the right corner6-0
17:23Western IllinoisFrank Tobin pulls down the offensive rebound6-0
17:03Western IllinoisHoward Lawson is hacked by Brent Potter - foul #1 on Brent Potter, team foul #16-0
16:52Western IllinoisFrank Tobin comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side but he's hacked by Benjamin Tardiff - foul #1 on Benjamin Tardiff, team foul #26-0
16:52Western IllinoisFrank Tobin makes the 1st free throw6-1
16:52Western IllinoisFrank Tobin makes the 2nd free throw6-2
16:45ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff comes up short on the floater near the basket6-2
16:44ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff pulls down the offensive rebound6-2
16:28ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff misses the lay-in but the foul's on Frank Tobin - foul #1 on Frank Tobin, team foul #26-2
SubsValparaiso
Danny Andersen (SG), Tommy Timpson (SF), Leo Taplin (C)
Gary Blake, Vincent Marx, Brent Potter
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
16:28ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff makes the 1st free throw7-2
16:28ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff misses the 2nd free throw7-2
16:28Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Merchant7-2
16:01Western IllinoisElmer Shope misses long on a 3 from the right wing7-2
16:00ValparaisoLeo Taplin gets the rebound7-2
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Kenny Reed (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Danny Andersen (fresh)
 SF - Tommy Timpson (fresh)
 PF - Benjamin Tardiff (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Leo Taplin (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh)
 SF - Howard Lawson (fresh)
 PF - Frank Tobin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Merchant (fresh)
 
15:40ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff loses the dribble to Frank Tobin7-2
15:19Western IllinoisElmer Shope can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner7-2
15:17Western IllinoisJohn Merchant gets the offensive rebound7-2
15:03Western IllinoisChristopher Garner scores on a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Frank Tobin7-5
14:45ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff drills a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Kenny Reed9-5
14:43Western IllinoisElmer Shope loses the dribble to Kenny Reed in the backcourt9-5
14:34ValparaisoChristopher Garner is called for the reach on Danny Andersen - foul #1 on Christopher Garner, team foul #39-5
SubsValparaiso
Gary Blake (SG), Vincent Marx (SF), Brent Potter (C)
Kenny Reed, Benjamin Tardiff, Leo Taplin
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (PG), David Brown (SF), Johnny Lowe (PF), Horace Adams (C)
Elmer Shope, Howard Lawson, Frank Tobin, John Merchant
 
14:20ValparaisoTommy Timpson hits the finger roll11-5
14:02Western IllinoisDavid Brown can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing11-5
14:00ValparaisoTommy Timpson pulls down the rebound11-5
13:44ValparaisoGary Blake can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing11-5
13:42ValparaisoDanny Andersen snags the offensive board11-5
13:22ValparaisoGary Blake's pass is off the mark and out of bounds11-5
SubsValparaiso
Leo Taplin (PF)
Tommy Timpson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Elmer Shope (PG)
Christopher Garner
 
13:03Western IllinoisHorace Adams scores on a runner from close range on a nice dish by Kurtis Beatty and he's hacked by Vincent Marx - foul #1 on Vincent Marx, team foul #311-7
SubsValparaiso
Jimmy Mongillo (PG)
Danny Andersen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Frank Tobin (PF)
Johnny Lowe
 
13:03Western IllinoisHorace Adams misses the free throw11-7
13:03ValparaisoBrent Potter gets the rebound11-7
12:48ValparaisoGary Blake is fouled on the floor by Horace Adams - foul #1 on Horace Adams, team foul #411-7
12:37ValparaisoJimmy Mongillo misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing11-7
12:36ValparaisoBrent Potter gets the offensive rebound11-7
12:19ValparaisoLeo Taplin misses short on a runner from close range11-7
12:17Western IllinoisHorace Adams pulls down the rebound11-7
12:05Western IllinoisHorace Adams misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing11-7
12:04ValparaisoLeo Taplin grabs the defensive rebound11-7
11:55ValparaisoHorace Adams blocks the short jumper by Brent Potter11-7
11:54Western IllinoisFrank Tobin grabs the defensive rebound11-7
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Jimmy Mongillo (fresh)
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh)
 PF - Leo Taplin (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Brent Potter (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh)
 SG - Kurtis Beatty (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - David Brown (fresh)
 PF - Frank Tobin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Horace Adams (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:34Western IllinoisElmer Shope banks in the layup on a great pass from Kurtis Beatty and he's fouled by Jimmy Mongillo - foul #1 on Jimmy Mongillo, team foul #411-9
SubsValparaiso
Kenny Reed (PG), Benjamin Tardiff (PF)
Jimmy Mongillo, Leo Taplin
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Christopher Garner (SG), Howard Lawson (SF), John Merchant (C)
Kurtis Beatty, David Brown, Horace Adams
 
11:34Western IllinoisElmer Shope makes the free throw11-10
11:21ValparaisoGary Blake misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line11-10
11:20Western IllinoisChristopher Garner snags the defensive board11-10
11:14Western IllinoisJohn Merchant connects on the jumper from the left block on a great pass from Christopher Garner and he's fouled by Brent Potter - foul #2 on Brent Potter, team foul #511-12
SubsValparaiso
Danny Andersen (SG), Tommy Timpson (SF), Leo Taplin (C)
Gary Blake, Vincent Marx, Brent Potter
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
11:14Western IllinoisJohn Merchant makes the free throw11-13
10:59ValparaisoLeo Taplin hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range11-13
10:58Western IllinoisJohn Merchant pulls down the rebound11-13
10:46Western IllinoisHoward Lawson hits a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Christopher Garner11-16
10:24ValparaisoDanny Andersen buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Kenny Reed14-16
10:01Western IllinoisFrank Tobin misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away14-16
10:00Western IllinoisJohn Merchant grabs the offensive rebound14-16
09:41Western IllinoisHoward Lawson can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane14-16
09:39ValparaisoTommy Timpson grabs the board14-16
09:27ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff misses long on a fadeaway from close range but he's fouled by Howard Lawson - foul #2 on Howard Lawson, team foul #514-16
SubsValparaiso
Gary Blake (SG), Vincent Marx (SF)
Danny Andersen, Leo Taplin
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (PG), David Brown (SF), Horace Adams (PF)
Elmer Shope, Howard Lawson, Frank Tobin
 
09:27ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff makes the 1st free throw15-16
09:27ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff makes the 2nd free throw16-16
09:09Western IllinoisHorace Adams clanks a 3pt shot from straight away16-16
09:08Western IllinoisDavid Brown tips it but misses16-16
09:07ValparaisoGary Blake grabs the board16-16
08:44ValparaisoKenny Reed drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Gary Blake19-16
08:37Western IllinoisJohn Merchant misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing19-16
08:36ValparaisoThe rebound goes to Vincent Marx19-16
08:31ValparaisoKenny Reed scores on a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Tommy Timpson21-16
08:09Western IllinoisHorace Adams's floater is tipped away by Benjamin Tardiff21-16
08:07ValparaisoTommy Timpson gets the rebound21-16
08:02ValparaisoVincent Marx can't finish the layup21-16
08:00Western IllinoisChristopher Garner pulls down the rebound21-16
07:42Western IllinoisJohn Merchant is hacked by Benjamin Tardiff - foul #2 on Benjamin Tardiff, team foul #621-16
SubsValparaiso
Danny Andersen (PG), Leo Taplin (PF), Todd Walt (C)
Kenny Reed, Benjamin Tardiff, Tommy Timpson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Elmer Shope (PG), Johnny Lowe (SF), Frank Tobin (PF)
Christopher Garner, David Brown, John Merchant
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Danny Andersen (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh)
 PF - Leo Taplin (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Todd Walt (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Kurtis Beatty (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Johnny Lowe (fresh)
 PF - Frank Tobin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Horace Adams (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:30Western IllinoisHorace Adams can't connect on a 3 from straight away21-16
07:28ValparaisoGary Blake snags the defensive board21-16
07:05ValparaisoTodd Walt misses the 3pt shot from the left wing21-16
07:04ValparaisoThe offensive rebound goes to Vincent Marx21-16
06:45ValparaisoVincent Marx hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint21-16
06:43Western IllinoisElmer Shope pulls down the rebound21-16
06:37Western IllinoisElmer Shope knocks in the shot from the left side on a great pass from Horace Adams21-18
06:23ValparaisoFrank Tobin swats the layup by Todd Walt21-18
06:21Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Elmer Shope21-18
06:15Western IllinoisThe pull-up jumper by Frank Tobin is blocked by Todd Walt21-18
06:13ValparaisoThe rebound goes to Leo Taplin21-18
05:58ValparaisoLeo Taplin lays it in on a great pass from Vincent Marx and the foul's on Frank Tobin - foul #2 on Frank Tobin, team foul #623-18
SubsValparaiso
Kenny Reed (PG), Al Williams (SF)
Gary Blake, Vincent Marx
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Christopher Garner (SG), David Brown (SF), Willie Hastings (C)
Kurtis Beatty, Frank Tobin, Horace Adams
 
05:58ValparaisoLeo Taplin makes the free throw24-18
05:34Western IllinoisDavid Brown connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Christopher Garner24-21
05:28ValparaisoKenny Reed can't connect on a turnaround in the lane24-21
05:27Western IllinoisWillie Hastings snags the defensive board24-21
05:03Western IllinoisDavid Brown misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side24-21
05:02Western IllinoisDavid Brown tips it back up and in24-23
04:46ValparaisoDavid Brown blocks the jumper by Danny Andersen24-23
04:45ValparaisoTodd Walt grabs the offensive board24-23
04:32ValparaisoKenny Reed is fouled on the floor by Willie Hastings - foul #1 on Willie Hastings, team foul #724-23
SubsValparaiso
Daryl Chen (SG), Vincent Marx (SF), Tommy Timpson (C)
Danny Andersen, Leo Taplin, Todd Walt
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Timothy Brandon (PG), Horace Adams (PF), John Merchant (C)
Elmer Shope, Johnny Lowe, Willie Hastings
 
04:32ValparaisoKenny Reed makes the 1st free throw25-23
04:32ValparaisoKenny Reed makes the 2nd free throw26-23
04:21Western IllinoisDavid Brown misses badly on a driving attempt from close range26-23
04:19ValparaisoDaryl Chen pulls down the rebound26-23
04:04ValparaisoTommy Timpson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds26-23
SubsValparaiso
Gary Blake (SG)
Daryl Chen
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (SF)
David Brown
 
03:44Western IllinoisChristopher Garner misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing26-23
03:42ValparaisoVincent Marx gets the rebound26-23
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Kenny Reed (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Al Williams (fresh)
 C - Tommy Timpson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Timothy Brandon (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Kurtis Beatty (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Horace Adams (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - John Merchant (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:30ValparaisoTommy Timpson buries a floater from the left block set up by Kenny Reed28-23
03:09Western IllinoisHorace Adams is denied on a layup by Tommy Timpson28-23
03:07Western IllinoisTimothy Brandon hits the follow up shot28-25
02:48ValparaisoTommy Timpson comes up short on the turnaround from the right block but the foul's on Timothy Brandon - foul #1 on Timothy Brandon, team foul #828-25
SubsValparaiso
Danny Andersen (PG), Benjamin Tardiff (PF), Brent Potter (C)
Kenny Reed, Vincent Marx, Al Williams
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Elmer Shope (PG), Howard Lawson (SF), Frank Tobin (PF)
Timothy Brandon, Kurtis Beatty, Horace Adams
 
02:48ValparaisoTommy Timpson makes the 1st free throw29-25
02:48ValparaisoTommy Timpson makes the 2nd free throw30-25
02:34Western IllinoisHoward Lawson is fouled on the floor by Brent Potter - foul #3 on Brent Potter, team foul #730-25
SubsValparaiso
Leo Taplin (C)
Brent Potter
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
02:34Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 1st free throw30-26
02:34Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 2nd free throw30-27
02:11ValparaisoDanny Andersen is fouled on the floor by Christopher Garner - foul #2 on Christopher Garner, team foul #930-27
SubsValparaiso
Jimmy Mongillo (PG), Daryl Chen (SF)
Gary Blake, Tommy Timpson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Johnny Lowe (SG), David Brown (C)
Christopher Garner, John Merchant
 
02:11ValparaisoDanny Andersen makes the 1st free throw31-27
02:11ValparaisoDanny Andersen makes the 2nd free throw32-27
01:54Western IllinoisFrank Tobin misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Benjamin Tardiff - foul #3 on Benjamin Tardiff, team foul #832-27
SubsValparaiso
Todd Walt (C)
Benjamin Tardiff
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (SG), Horace Adams (C)
Johnny Lowe, David Brown
 
01:54Western IllinoisFrank Tobin makes the 1st free throw32-28
01:54Western IllinoisFrank Tobin misses the 2nd free throw32-28
01:54ValparaisoLeo Taplin grabs the defensive rebound32-28
01:47ValparaisoDanny Andersen hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing32-28
01:45Western IllinoisHorace Adams snags the defensive board32-28
01:38Western IllinoisHoward Lawson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds32-28
SubsValparaiso
Vincent Marx (SF)
Jimmy Mongillo
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
01:31ValparaisoVincent Marx's pass is intercepted by Howard Lawson32-28
01:27Western IllinoisKurtis Beatty banks in the layup on a nice dish by Howard Lawson32-30
01:12ValparaisoElmer Shope takes the ball from Danny Andersen32-30
01:08Western IllinoisHoward Lawson throws it down set up by Elmer Shope32-32
00:47ValparaisoLeo Taplin lays it in34-32
00:32Western IllinoisHorace Adams connects on the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Elmer Shope34-34
00:16ValparaisoDanny Andersen makes the fadeaway from the right side set up by Daryl Chen36-34
00:03Western IllinoisHoward Lawson knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Elmer Shope36-37
00:00ValparaisoVincent Marx misses long on a halfcourt shot36-37
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Kenny Reed (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Tommy Timpson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Leo Taplin (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Howard Lawson (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Frank Tobin (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Merchant (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Western IllinoisHoward Lawson inbounds the ball36-37
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:43Western IllinoisHoward Lawson is fouled on the floor by Tommy Timpson - foul #1 on Tommy Timpson, team foul #136-37
19:27Western IllinoisChristopher Garner clanks a 3 from the left corner36-37
19:25ValparaisoGary Blake grabs the board36-37
19:21ValparaisoKenny Reed comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing36-37
19:19Western IllinoisFrank Tobin grabs the defensive rebound36-37
19:05Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the jump hook in the paint36-39
19:01ValparaisoElmer Shope steals the ball from Kenny Reed36-39
18:58Western IllinoisHoward Lawson throws it down set up by Elmer Shope36-41
18:38ValparaisoVincent Marx banks in the layup on a great pass from Kenny Reed and he's fouled by John Merchant - foul #1 on John Merchant, team foul #138-41
18:38ValparaisoVincent Marx misses the free throw38-41
18:38Western IllinoisFrank Tobin gets the rebound38-41
18:19Western IllinoisKenny Reed steps in front of the Frank Tobin pass38-41
18:16ValparaisoKenny Reed throws it down40-41
18:09Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing40-41
18:08ValparaisoTommy Timpson snags the defensive board40-41
17:57ValparaisoKenny Reed drills a 3 pointer from straight away43-41
17:39Western IllinoisElmer Shope is fouled on the floor by Vincent Marx - foul #2 on Vincent Marx, team foul #243-41
SubsValparaiso
Danny Andersen (SG), Daryl Chen (SF), Al Williams (PF), Todd Walt (C)
Gary Blake, Vincent Marx, Tommy Timpson, Leo Taplin
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (SF), Horace Adams (C)
Howard Lawson, John Merchant
 
17:27Western IllinoisKurtis Beatty misses the fadeaway in the paint43-41
17:26ValparaisoKenny Reed snags the defensive board43-41
17:16ValparaisoAl Williams comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline43-41
17:15ValparaisoDanny Andersen snags the offensive board43-41
16:59ValparaisoDanny Andersen misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away43-41
16:58ValparaisoTodd Walt misses the tip43-41
16:56ValparaisoKenny Reed can't tip it in43-41
16:54Western IllinoisChristopher Garner gets the rebound43-41
16:32Western IllinoisFrank Tobin scores on a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Elmer Shope43-43
16:17ValparaisoDaryl Chen throws a bad pass out of bounds43-43
SubsValparaiso
Gary Blake (SG), Vincent Marx (SF), Tommy Timpson (PF), Leo Taplin (C)
Kenny Reed, Daryl Chen, Al Williams, Todd Walt
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Johnny Lowe (SG), Howard Lawson (SF), John Merchant (C)
Elmer Shope, Christopher Garner, Frank Tobin
 
15:50Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing43-43
15:49ValparaisoLeo Taplin snags the defensive board43-43
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Danny Andersen (fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Tommy Timpson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Leo Taplin (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Kurtis Beatty (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Johnny Lowe (fresh)
 SF - Howard Lawson (fresh) 14 pts.
 PF - Horace Adams (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Merchant (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:36ValparaisoKurtis Beatty picks off the pass by Tommy Timpson43-43
15:20Western IllinoisTommy Timpson is called for the reach on Horace Adams - foul #2 on Tommy Timpson, team foul #343-43
SubsValparaiso
Jimmy Mongillo (PG), Benjamin Tardiff (PF), Brent Potter (C)
Danny Andersen, Tommy Timpson, Leo Taplin
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Timothy Brandon (PG), Christopher Garner (SG)
Kurtis Beatty, Johnny Lowe
 
15:09Western IllinoisChristopher Garner makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Howard Lawson43-46
14:49ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff can't finish the layup43-46
14:48ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff hits the follow up shot45-46
14:36Western IllinoisBenjamin Tardiff picks off the pass by Timothy Brandon45-46
14:23ValparaisoJimmy Mongillo misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner45-46
14:22ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff tips it home47-46
14:09Western IllinoisTimothy Brandon comes up short on the driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Jimmy Mongillo - foul #2 on Jimmy Mongillo, team foul #447-46
SubsValparaiso
Kenny Reed (PG), Danny Andersen (SG), Tommy Timpson (SF)
Jimmy Mongillo, Gary Blake, Vincent Marx
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (SF), Frank Tobin (PF), David Brown (C)
Howard Lawson, Horace Adams, John Merchant
 
14:09Western IllinoisTimothy Brandon misses the 1st free throw47-46
14:09Western IllinoisTimothy Brandon makes the 2nd free throw47-47
13:56ValparaisoBrent Potter can't finish the layup47-47
13:55Western IllinoisFrank Tobin gets the rebound47-47
13:50Western IllinoisFrank Tobin buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Christopher Garner47-50
13:32ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff knocks in the turnaround from the left block49-50
13:16Western IllinoisChristopher Garner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds49-50
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Elmer Shope (PG), Willie Hastings (C)
Timothy Brandon, Christopher Garner
 
12:48ValparaisoThe short jumper by Tommy Timpson is denied by Willie Hastings49-50
12:46Western IllinoisDavid Brown grabs the board49-50
12:29Western IllinoisWillie Hastings throws a bad pass out of bounds49-50
SubsValparaiso
Gary Blake (SG), Vincent Marx (SF), Leo Taplin (PF), Todd Walt (C)
Danny Andersen, Tommy Timpson, Benjamin Tardiff, Brent Potter
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Christopher Garner (SG), Horace Adams (C)
Kurtis Beatty, Willie Hastings
 
12:16ValparaisoGary Blake is hacked by Christopher Garner - foul #3 on Christopher Garner, team foul #249-50
SubsValparaiso
Jimmy Mongillo (PG)
Kenny Reed
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Howard Lawson (SF), Johnny Lowe (PF)
David Brown, Frank Tobin
 
12:03ValparaisoVincent Marx connects on the turnaround from close range51-50
11:55Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Leo Taplin - foul #1 on Leo Taplin, team foul #551-50
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
John Merchant (C)
Johnny Lowe
 
11:55Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 1st free throw51-51
11:55Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 2nd free throw51-52
11:33ValparaisoTodd Walt's dunk attempt is rejected by Howard Lawson51-52
11:31Western IllinoisHoward Lawson gets the rebound51-52
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Jimmy Mongillo (fresh)
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Leo Taplin (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Todd Walt (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Howard Lawson (fresh) 16 pts.
 PF - Horace Adams (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Merchant (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:27Western IllinoisJohn Merchant's pass is intercepted by Gary Blake51-52
11:20ValparaisoHoward Lawson denies the turnaround by Leo Taplin51-52
11:18Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Christopher Garner51-52
11:11Western IllinoisJohn Merchant misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Jimmy Mongillo - foul #3 on Jimmy Mongillo, team foul #651-52
SubsValparaiso
Kenny Reed (PG), Benjamin Tardiff (PF), Brent Potter (C)
Jimmy Mongillo, Leo Taplin, Todd Walt
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Kurtis Beatty (SF), Frank Tobin (PF)
Howard Lawson, Horace Adams
 
11:11Western IllinoisJohn Merchant makes the 1st free throw51-53
11:11Western IllinoisJohn Merchant makes the 2nd free throw51-54
10:53ValparaisoFrank Tobin picks off the pass by Gary Blake51-54
10:26Western IllinoisKurtis Beatty lays it up and in set up by Elmer Shope51-56
10:05ValparaisoGary Blake knocks in the runner near the basket set up by Benjamin Tardiff53-56
09:49Western IllinoisFrank Tobin is fouled on the floor by Brent Potter - foul #4 on Brent Potter, team foul #753-56
SubsValparaiso
Danny Andersen (SG), Al Williams (SF), Tommy Timpson (PF), Leo Taplin (C)
Gary Blake, Vincent Marx, Benjamin Tardiff, Brent Potter
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Timothy Brandon (PG), Johnny Lowe (SG), Howard Lawson (SF), Horace Adams (C)
Elmer Shope, Christopher Garner, Kurtis Beatty, John Merchant
 
09:49Western IllinoisFrank Tobin misses the 1st free throw53-56
09:49ValparaisoTommy Timpson grabs the board53-56
09:27ValparaisoTommy Timpson misses the easy layup53-56
09:25Western IllinoisFrank Tobin grabs the board53-56
09:09Western IllinoisFrank Tobin clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away53-56
09:07Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Howard Lawson53-56
08:55Western IllinoisHoward Lawson connects on the jumper from the left wing53-58
08:36ValparaisoAl Williams drills a floater from the right block on a great pass from Kenny Reed55-58
08:33Western IllinoisTimothy Brandon travels in the backcourt55-58
SubsValparaiso
Daryl Chen (SG), Benjamin Tardiff (PF)
Kenny Reed, Al Williams
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Elmer Shope (PG), Christopher Garner (SG), Kurtis Beatty (SF), David Brown (C)
Timothy Brandon, Johnny Lowe, Howard Lawson, Frank Tobin
 
08:15ValparaisoDaryl Chen is fouled on the floor by Horace Adams - foul #2 on Horace Adams, team foul #355-58
SubsValparaiso
Vincent Marx (SF)
Leo Taplin
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
08:05ValparaisoTommy Timpson misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing55-58
08:04ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff misses the tip55-58
08:02Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Horace Adams55-58
07:48Western IllinoisHorace Adams misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing55-58
07:46Western IllinoisDavid Brown grabs the offensive board55-58
07:38Western IllinoisHorace Adams buries a jumper from close range55-60
07:22ValparaisoDanny Andersen clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner55-60
07:21Western IllinoisChristopher Garner pulls down the rebound55-60
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Danny Andersen (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SG - Daryl Chen (fresh)
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Benjamin Tardiff (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Tommy Timpson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Kurtis Beatty (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Horace Adams (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
06:56Western IllinoisChristopher Garner hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away55-60
06:54Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Horace Adams55-60
06:41Western IllinoisHorace Adams misses the runner from the baseline55-60
06:39ValparaisoThe rebound goes to Benjamin Tardiff55-60
06:17ValparaisoDaryl Chen buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Danny Andersen58-60
05:56Western IllinoisHorace Adams is whistled for traveling58-60
SubsValparaiso
Kenny Reed (PG), Gary Blake (SG), Al Williams (SF), Leo Taplin (PF), Brent Potter (C)
Danny Andersen, Daryl Chen, Vincent Marx, Benjamin Tardiff, Tommy Timpson
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Timothy Brandon (PG), Johnny Lowe (SG), Howard Lawson (SF), Frank Tobin (PF), John Merchant (C)
Elmer Shope, Christopher Garner, Kurtis Beatty, Horace Adams, David Brown
 
05:38ValparaisoAl Williams misses short on a floater from the left side58-60
05:37Western IllinoisFrank Tobin grabs the defensive rebound58-60
05:20Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses long on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Brent Potter - foul #5 on Brent Potter, team foul #858-60
SubsValparaiso
Todd Walt (C)
Brent Potter
 
SubsWestern Illinois 
05:20Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 1st free throw58-61
05:20Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 2nd free throw58-62
05:02ValparaisoTodd Walt throws a bad pass out of bounds58-62
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Christopher Garner (SG)
Johnny Lowe
 
04:47Western IllinoisHoward Lawson knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side58-64
04:26ValparaisoFrank Tobin denies the turnaround by Gary Blake58-64
04:24Western IllinoisChristopher Garner snags the defensive board58-64
04:06Western IllinoisJohn Merchant misses the lay-in58-64
04:04Western IllinoisTimothy Brandon pulls down the offensive rebound58-64
03:56Western IllinoisFrank Tobin misses short on a shot from the right wing58-64
03:55ValparaisoLeo Taplin grabs the board58-64
03:40ValparaisoLeo Taplin misses long on a shot in the lane58-64
03:39Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Merchant58-64
03:17Western IllinoisHoward Lawson scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Christopher Garner58-67
03:17ValparaisoValparaiso calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)58-67
SubsValparaiso
Vincent Marx (SF), Benjamin Tardiff (PF), Tommy Timpson (C)
Al Williams, Leo Taplin, Todd Walt
 
SubsWestern Illinois
Elmer Shope (PG)
Timothy Brandon
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Kenny Reed (fresh) 14 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Gary Blake (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Vincent Marx (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Benjamin Tardiff (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Tommy Timpson (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Elmer Shope (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Howard Lawson (fresh) 25 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Frank Tobin (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - John Merchant (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb.
 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
02:53ValparaisoTommy Timpson hits a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Benjamin Tardiff60-67
02:30Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline60-67
02:29Western IllinoisJohn Merchant snags the offensive board60-67
02:20Western IllinoisChristopher Garner loses the dribble to Kenny Reed60-67
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
01:52ValparaisoGary Blake clanks a shot from the baseline but he's fouled by John Merchant - foul #2 on John Merchant, team foul #460-67
01:52ValparaisoGary Blake makes the 1st free throw61-67
01:52ValparaisoGary Blake makes the 2nd free throw62-67
01:34Western IllinoisHoward Lawson can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane62-67
01:32Western IllinoisJohn Merchant tips it in62-69
01:18ValparaisoVincent Marx is fouled on the floor by Frank Tobin - foul #3 on Frank Tobin, team foul #562-69
00:57ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff lays it up and in on a great pass from Vincent Marx and he's hacked by Frank Tobin - foul #4 on Frank Tobin, team foul #664-69
00:57ValparaisoBenjamin Tardiff makes the free throw65-69
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
00:36Western IllinoisJohn Merchant scores on a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Howard Lawson65-71
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
00:29ValparaisoGary Blake makes the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Kenny Reed68-71
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
00:27Western IllinoisChristopher Garner is hacked by Kenny Reed in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenny Reed, team foul #968-71
00:27Western IllinoisChristopher Garner makes the 1st free throw68-72
00:27Western IllinoisChristopher Garner misses the 2nd free throw68-72
00:27ValparaisoTommy Timpson gets the rebound68-72
00:22ValparaisoGary Blake misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner68-72
00:21Western IllinoisJohn Merchant gets the rebound68-72
00:18Western IllinoisKenny Reed is called for the reach on John Merchant in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenny Reed, team foul #1068-72
00:18Western IllinoisJohn Merchant makes the 1st free throw68-73
00:18Western IllinoisJohn Merchant makes the 2nd free throw68-74
00:13ValparaisoGary Blake knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Kenny Reed71-74
00:10Western IllinoisKenny Reed is called for the reach on Howard Lawson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kenny Reed, team foul #1171-74
00:10Western IllinoisHoward Lawson makes the 1st free throw71-75
00:10Western IllinoisHoward Lawson misses the 2nd free throw71-75
00:10ValparaisoVincent Marx pulls down the rebound71-75
00:04ValparaisoVincent Marx is hacked by Frank Tobin - foul #5 on Frank Tobin, team foul #771-75
SubsValparaiso 
SubsWestern Illinois
Horace Adams (PF)
Frank Tobin
 
00:04ValparaisoVincent Marx makes the 1st free throw72-75
00:04ValparaisoVincent Marx makes the 2nd free throw73-75
00:02Western IllinoisElmer Shope is hacked by Kenny Reed in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenny Reed, team foul #1273-75
00:02Western IllinoisElmer Shope makes the 1st free throw73-76
00:02Western IllinoisElmer Shope makes the 2nd free throw73-77
00:00ValparaisoVincent Marx hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot73-77