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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Illinois State Sim AI
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Final -
 5/17/2026
72
  1 2 F
Illinois State 38 34 72
Western Kentucky 28 39 67
67
Illinois State (15-13, 10-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilliam Maxon 25 3-7 0-2 1-2 4 9 0 2 0 0 1 7
pfChristopher Gibson 24 3-5 0-1 1-2 2 8 1 2 2 1 3 7
sfJimmie Tinkle 26 5-14 1-3 1-4 4 6 1 2 0 0 3 12
sgCharles Thomas 21 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 4 1 3 0 0 5
pgRuben Ruth 16 2-5 1-4 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMichael Baker 18 2-7 1-3 2-2 2 4 1 2 2 0 1 7
cHoward Begaye 17 2-6 0-2 0-0 0 2 1 2 0 1 2 4
sfDavid Wiseman 16 3-5 2-4 3-3 1 1 3 2 0 0 2 11
sgLarry Edwards 14 2-2 0-0 1-2 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 5
pfDennis Owen 13 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 5 0 1 1 0 0 4
pgJohn Olsson 10 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 5
Totals 200 28-64 7-25 9-16 14 37 14 14 11 2 17 72
Percentages   .438 .280 .563                

Western Kentucky (15-14, 10-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLee Hagan 23 5-7 0-0 2-4 5 11 1 1 0 2 0 12
pfRobert Hubbard 22 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 8 1 1 1 1 0 0
sfDikembe Amoroso 14 2-5 0-0 0-1 0 2 1 2 1 0 3 4
sgRichard Whatley 24 9-16 3-7 1-1 0 4 3 4 3 0 1 22
pgVictor Stryker 19 1-5 0-2 0-0 0 0 4 2 1 0 4 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Flint 19 3-7 0-1 3-4 4 7 0 2 0 2 2 9
sgJoseph Howard 17 3-4 2-2 0-0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 8
sgChad Lawson 16 1-6 1-4 0-0 1 2 2 2 0 0 1 3
pgGlenn Getz 16 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2
pfTimothy Erwin 14 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 2
sfSteven Bulkley 8 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 0
pgNathaniel Hodges 8 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 200 27-59 7-20 6-10 11 39 15 19 6 5 16 67
Percentages   .458 .350 .600                

ISU
38
17-36
2-12
2-5
7
18
9
5
8
1
9
16
12
11
2
17
34
11-28
5-13
7-11
7
19
5
9
3
1
8
8
6
8
0
19
72
28-64
7-25
9-16
14
37
14
14
11
2
17
24
18
19
2
36
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
28
11-26
3-11
3-6
5
20
7
11
3
4
6
10
10
5
2
17
39
16-33
4-9
3-4
6
19
8
8
3
1
10
18
13
11
7
10
67
27-59
7-20
6-10
11
39
15
19
6
5
16
28
23
16
9
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Jimmie Tinkle Illinois State
12 Points, 6 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh)
 C - William Maxon (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh)
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh)
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh)
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh)
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateWilliam Maxon 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) 
19:42Illinois StateVictor Stryker steals the ball from Jimmie Tinkle0-0
19:22Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is open and buries a 3pt shot from the left wing0-3
19:01Illinois StateWilliam Maxon is whistled for a carry0-3
18:59Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso loses the dribble to Charles Thomas in the backcourt0-3
18:52Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Charles Thomas and the foul's on Dikembe Amoroso - foul #1 on Dikembe Amoroso, team foul #12-3
18:52Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses the free throw2-3
18:52Western KentuckyLee Hagan snags the defensive board2-3
18:34Western KentuckyRichard Whatley banks in the layup on a nice dish by Lee Hagan2-5
18:18Illinois StateRichard Whatley steals the ball from Christopher Gibson2-5
18:13Western KentuckyRichard Whatley hits the finger roll2-7
17:55Illinois StateChristopher Gibson can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Dikembe Amoroso - foul #2 on Dikembe Amoroso, team foul #22-7
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SF)
Dikembe Amoroso
 
17:55Illinois StateChristopher Gibson makes the 1st free throw3-7
17:55Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses the 2nd free throw3-7
17:55Western KentuckyLee Hagan snags the defensive board3-7
17:32Western KentuckyLee Hagan can't throw it down but the foul's on Howard Begaye - foul #1 on Howard Begaye, team foul #13-7
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Owen (C)
Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Chad Lawson (SF)
Victor Stryker
 
17:32Western KentuckyLee Hagan misses the 1st free throw3-7
17:32Western KentuckyLee Hagan misses the 2nd free throw3-7
17:32Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Dennis Owen3-7
17:03Illinois StateDavid Wiseman is fouled on the floor by Chad Lawson - foul #1 on Chad Lawson, team foul #33-7
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Richard Whatley, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
16:50Illinois StateDennis Owen makes the runner from the right block on a great pass from Larry Edwards5-7
16:40Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away5-7
16:39Western KentuckyJohn Flint gets the offensive rebound5-7
16:25Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin blows the dunk5-7
16:23Western KentuckyChad Lawson gets the offensive rebound5-7
16:10Western KentuckyJohn Flint can't connect on a jump hook in the paint5-7
16:09Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin pulls down the offensive rebound5-7
15:47Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits the front of the rim on the wide open pull-up jumper from the left side5-7
15:45Western KentuckyJohn Flint tips it home5-9
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Baker (fairly fresh)
 SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh)
 PF - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh)
 C - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fairly fresh)
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh)
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh)
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 
15:27Illinois StateLarry Edwards scores on a shot from the free throw line7-9
15:13Western KentuckyDennis Owen takes the ball from Glenn Getz7-9
14:59Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the jumper from the right wing set up by David Wiseman9-9
14:45Western KentuckyMichael Baker steps in front of the Chad Lawson pass9-9
14:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away9-9
14:26Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin grabs the defensive rebound9-9
14:17Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin throws a bad pass out of bounds9-9
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C)
Larry Edwards, Michael Baker, David Wiseman, Howard Begaye, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Steven Bulkley (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Joseph Howard, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, John Flint, Timothy Erwin
 
14:07Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses long on a turnaround from the baseline9-9
14:06Illinois StateWilliam Maxon tips it home11-9
13:51Western KentuckySteven Bulkley misses short on a 3 from straight away11-9
13:50Illinois StateWilliam Maxon grabs the board11-9
13:43Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle knocks in the floater from the baseline and the foul's on Steven Bulkley - foul #1 on Steven Bulkley, team foul #413-9
13:43Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses the free throw13-9
13:43Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard grabs the board13-9
13:24Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is fouled on the floor by Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #213-9
13:15Western KentuckySteven Bulkley loses the dribble to Charles Thomas13-9
13:11Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle can't finish the layup13-9
13:09Western KentuckySteven Bulkley pulls down the rebound13-9
12:51Western KentuckyLee Hagan's fadeaway is rejected by Christopher Gibson13-9
12:49Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle grabs the board13-9
12:33Illinois StateCharles Thomas connects on the jumper from the right wing15-9
12:17Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is hacked by Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #315-9
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG)
Ruben Ruth
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (PG), Joseph Howard (SF), John Flint (C)
Victor Stryker, Steven Bulkley, Lee Hagan
 
12:07Western KentuckyGlenn Getz scores on a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Joseph Howard15-11
11:41Illinois StateJohn Olsson can't connect on a 3 from the left wing15-11
11:39Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the rebound15-11
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Richard Whatley (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Joseph Howard (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fairly fresh)
 C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:37Western KentuckyChristopher Gibson is called for the reach on Robert Hubbard in the backcourt - foul #1 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #415-11
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Richard Whatley, Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard
 
11:23Western KentuckyGlenn Getz hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line15-11
11:22Illinois StateWilliam Maxon snags the defensive board15-11
11:11Illinois StateCharles Thomas is hacked by Timothy Erwin - foul #1 on Timothy Erwin, team foul #515-11
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Lee Hagan (C)
Timothy Erwin
 
11:01Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle's fadeaway is rejected by John Flint15-11
10:59Illinois StateChristopher Gibson tips it in17-11
10:38Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner17-11
10:37Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Christopher Gibson17-11
10:22Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Charles Thomas19-11
10:17Western KentuckyJohn Flint's pass is intercepted by John Olsson in the backcourt19-11
10:06Illinois StateJohn Olsson misses short on a 3 from straight away19-11
10:05Western KentuckyChad Lawson grabs the board19-11
10:00Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner19-11
09:59Illinois StateCharles Thomas grabs the defensive rebound19-11
09:42Illinois StateCharles Thomas knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Christopher Gibson22-11
09:37Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing22-11
09:35Illinois StateWilliam Maxon pulls down the rebound22-11
09:22Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle is denied on a layup by John Flint22-11
09:20Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle gets the offensive rebound22-11
09:02Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by John Olsson25-11
08:57Western KentuckyChristopher Gibson picks off the pass by Lee Hagan25-11
08:51Illinois StateThe jump hook by Jimmie Tinkle is blocked by Lee Hagan25-11
08:50Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle snags the offensive board25-11
08:32Illinois StateJohn Olsson knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Jimmie Tinkle27-11
08:19Western KentuckyJohn Olsson steps in front of the Glenn Getz pass27-11
07:50Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses the 3pt jumper from straight away27-11
07:49Western KentuckyJohn Flint snags the defensive board27-11
07:47Western KentuckyChad Lawson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt27-11
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (PF), Dennis Owen (C)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Joseph Howard (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, John Flint, Lee Hagan
 
07:36Illinois StateLarry Edwards buries a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from David Wiseman29-11
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Baker (fresh)
 SF - David Wiseman (fresh)
 PF - Howard Begaye (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Dennis Owen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh)
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Joseph Howard (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh)
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:14Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin is open and buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Victor Stryker29-13
06:51Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses short on a 3 from the left corner29-13
06:49Western KentuckyJoseph Howard grabs the board29-13
06:46Western KentuckyRichard Whatley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt29-13
06:30Illinois StateMichael Baker misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner29-13
06:28Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Robert Hubbard29-13
06:14Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is fouled on the floor by David Wiseman - foul #1 on David Wiseman, team foul #529-13
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF), William Maxon (C)
Larry Edwards, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Lee Hagan (C)
Timothy Erwin
 
06:04Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses long on a 3 from the right corner29-13
06:02Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the offensive rebound29-13
05:51Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Richard Whatley29-16
05:42Illinois StateWilliam Maxon scores on a driving attempt in the lane31-16
05:27Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is hacked by David Wiseman - foul #2 on David Wiseman, team foul #631-16
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG)
David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Bulkley (SF)
Joseph Howard
 
05:12Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner31-16
05:10Illinois StateMichael Baker grabs the board31-16
04:50Illinois StateMichael Baker can't finish the layup31-16
04:49Western KentuckySteven Bulkley snags the defensive board31-16
04:47Western KentuckyMichael Baker steals it from Victor Stryker in the backcourt31-16
04:44Illinois StateHoward Begaye dunks the ball set up by Michael Baker33-16
04:29Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane33-16
04:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye gets the rebound33-16
04:13Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle's fadeaway is rejected by Lee Hagan33-16
04:11Western KentuckyRichard Whatley gets the rebound33-16
03:57Western KentuckyLee Hagan dunks the ball set up by Richard Whatley33-18
03:42Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane33-18
03:40Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Michael Baker33-18
03:29Illinois StateHoward Begaye's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-18
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Dennis Owen (C)
Larry Edwards, Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Chad Lawson (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Victor Stryker, Richard Whatley, Steven Bulkley, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - David Wiseman (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Dennis Owen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Chad Lawson (fresh)
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh)
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:18Western KentuckyJoseph Howard is open and buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Chad Lawson33-21
03:03Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the driving attempt near the basket and the foul's on John Flint - foul #1 on John Flint, team foul #635-21
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG)
Chad Lawson
 
03:03Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the free throw36-21
02:39Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso misses the wide open jump hook from close range36-21
02:38Illinois StateDennis Owen pulls down the rebound36-21
02:25Illinois StateDavid Wiseman misses the 3 pointer from the left corner36-21
02:24Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso grabs the defensive rebound36-21
02:10Western KentuckyJohn Flint is fouled on the floor by Christopher Gibson - foul #2 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #736-21
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Michael Baker (SF)
Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
02:10Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the 1st free throw36-21
02:10Illinois StateDennis Owen pulls down the rebound36-21
01:53Illinois StateMichael Baker comes up short on the shot from the left wing36-21
01:52Illinois StateDennis Owen tips it back up and in38-21
01:33Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on John Olsson - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #838-21
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Howard Begaye (C)
Charles Thomas, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Steven Bulkley (PF)
Joseph Howard, Glenn Getz, Dikembe Amoroso, Timothy Erwin
 
01:33Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the 1st free throw38-22
01:33Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the 2nd free throw38-23
01:16Illinois StateChristopher Gibson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner38-23
01:15Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Jimmie Tinkle38-23
00:57Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner38-23
00:56Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Richard Whatley38-23
00:50Western KentuckyJohn Flint knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Steven Bulkley and he's hacked by Howard Begaye - foul #2 on Howard Begaye, team foul #938-25
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG), William Maxon (C)
John Olsson, Michael Baker, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
00:50Western KentuckyJohn Flint makes the free throw38-26
00:35Illinois StateRichard Whatley picks off the pass by David Wiseman38-26
00:23Western KentuckyRichard Whatley hits a shot from just outside the lane38-28
00:03Illinois StateDavid Wiseman misses long on a 3 from the right corner38-28
00:01Western KentuckyJohn Flint grabs the defensive rebound38-28
00:00Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses badly on a fullcourt shot38-28
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh)
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
20:00Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso inbounds the ball38-28
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
19:58Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt38-28
19:42Illinois StateCharles Thomas comes up short on the jumper from the right side38-28
19:41Illinois StateWilliam Maxon snags the offensive board38-28
19:27Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses the easy layup38-28
19:25Illinois StateWilliam Maxon hits the follow up shot40-28
19:15Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso is open but comes up short on the shot near the basket40-28
19:14Illinois StateChristopher Gibson gets the rebound40-28
19:00Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle is hacked by Dikembe Amoroso - foul #3 on Dikembe Amoroso, team foul #140-28
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SF)
Dikembe Amoroso
 
18:47Illinois StateChristopher Gibson is fouled on the floor by Victor Stryker - foul #1 on Victor Stryker, team foul #240-28
18:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side40-28
18:29Western KentuckyRichard Whatley gets the rebound40-28
18:04Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing40-28
18:03Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the defensive rebound40-28
17:34Illinois StateWilliam Maxon travels with the ball40-28
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (PF), Dennis Owen (C)
Ruben Ruth, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Victor Stryker, Richard Whatley, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
17:24Western KentuckyChad Lawson blows the layup40-28
17:23Western KentuckyJohn Flint hits the follow up shot40-30
17:09Illinois StateMichael Baker drills a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from David Wiseman43-30
16:50Western KentuckyChad Lawson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away43-30
16:49Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Dennis Owen43-30
16:36Illinois StateMichael Baker loses the ball out of bounds43-30
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG)
Joseph Howard
 
16:23Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the right corner43-33
16:03Illinois StateDavid Wiseman drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Larry Edwards46-33
15:40Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin's layup is rejected by Howard Begaye46-33
15:39Western KentuckyJohn Flint can't tip it in46-33
15:38Illinois StateLarry Edwards grabs the defensive rebound46-33
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Baker (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - John Flint (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Glenn Getz - foul #1 on Glenn Getz, team foul #346-33
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C)
Michael Baker, David Wiseman, Howard Begaye, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, John Flint, Timothy Erwin
 
15:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards makes the 1st free throw47-33
15:19Illinois StateLarry Edwards misses the 2nd free throw47-33
15:19Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard grabs the defensive rebound47-33
15:17Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is whistled for a carry in the backcourt47-33
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG)
Larry Edwards
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
15:03Illinois StateWilliam Maxon clanks a jumpshot from the right side47-33
15:01Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard snags the defensive board47-33
14:48Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso hits a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Victor Stryker47-35
14:21Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away47-35
14:20Western KentuckyRichard Whatley gets the rebound47-35
14:15Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is hacked by William Maxon in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Maxon, team foul #147-35
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG)
John Olsson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG)
Victor Stryker
 
14:04Western KentuckyRichard Whatley knocks in the jumper from the right wing and the foul's on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #247-37
14:04Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the free throw47-38
13:53Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses the 3pt attempt from straight away47-38
13:52Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard pulls down the rebound47-38
13:28Western KentuckyChristopher Gibson steals the ball from Joseph Howard47-38
13:13Illinois StateWilliam Maxon can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing47-38
13:12Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard grabs the defensive rebound47-38
13:08Western KentuckyChristopher Gibson is called for the reach on Robert Hubbard in the backcourt - foul #3 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #347-38
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (SF)
Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Steven Bulkley (PF), John Flint (C)
Richard Whatley, Dikembe Amoroso, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
12:54Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line47-38
12:53Illinois StateMichael Baker pulls down the rebound47-38
12:32Illinois StateDavid Wiseman throws a bad pass out of bounds47-38
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Howard Begaye (PF)
Ruben Ruth, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Timothy Erwin (C)
Joseph Howard, Steven Bulkley
 
12:14Western KentuckyVictor Stryker connects on the floater from the right wing on a great pass from Chad Lawson47-40
11:51Illinois StateDavid Wiseman connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner50-40
11:22Western KentuckyJohn Flint comes up short on the fadeaway from close range50-40
11:20Illinois StateWilliam Maxon grabs the defensive rebound50-40
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Baker (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - William Maxon (tiring) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
10:58Illinois StateWilliam Maxon can't finish the layup but the foul's on Glenn Getz - foul #2 on Glenn Getz, team foul #450-40
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF)
John Olsson, Michael Baker, David Wiseman, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Victor Stryker, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, John Flint, Timothy Erwin
 
10:58Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses the 1st free throw50-40
10:58Illinois StateWilliam Maxon makes the 2nd free throw51-40
10:53Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard is fouled in the backcourt by Larry Edwards - foul #1 on Larry Edwards, team foul #451-40
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Gibson (PF)
William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
10:41Western KentuckyJoseph Howard drills a runner from the right block on a great pass from Robert Hubbard51-42
10:28Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses long on a shot from the right wing51-42
10:27Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle tips it back up and in53-42
10:21Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is open but comes up short on the shot from the left wing53-42
10:19Western KentuckyLee Hagan tips it back up and in53-44
09:56Illinois StateDikembe Amoroso steals the ball from Charles Thomas53-44
09:41Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso is hacked by Larry Edwards - foul #2 on Larry Edwards, team foul #553-44
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Howard Begaye (C)
Larry Edwards, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
09:20Western KentuckyRichard Whatley can't connect on a jumper from the left side53-44
09:19Western KentuckyLee Hagan tips it in53-46
08:56Illinois StateRuben Ruth comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing53-46
08:55Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso gets the rebound53-46
08:35Western KentuckyLee Hagan can't throw it down53-46
08:33Western KentuckyLee Hagan snags the offensive board53-46
08:27Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the shot in the paint set up by Joseph Howard53-48
08:07Illinois StateRuben Ruth scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Charles Thomas56-48
08:03Western KentuckyJimmie Tinkle is called for the reach on Dikembe Amoroso in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #656-48
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), William Maxon (C)
Ruben Ruth, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Joseph Howard, Richard Whatley, Dikembe Amoroso, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
07:41Western KentuckyVictor Stryker clanks a jumpshot from the right wing56-48
07:39Illinois StateWilliam Maxon pulls down the rebound56-48
07:16Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses the 3 pointer from the right wing56-48
07:15Illinois StateDavid Wiseman grabs the offensive board56-48
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Michael Baker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - David Wiseman (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:00Illinois StateMichael Baker is called for traveling56-48
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Howard Begaye (PF)
Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
06:46Western KentuckyJohn Olsson steals it from John Flint56-48
06:31Illinois StateHoward Begaye is whistled for a carry56-48
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
John Olsson, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Steven Bulkley (PF)
Chad Lawson, Timothy Erwin
 
06:24Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side56-48
06:23Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Christopher Gibson56-48
06:18Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle comes up short on the 3 from the right wing56-48
06:16Illinois StateMichael Baker hits the follow up shot58-48
05:56Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso hits a driving attempt from the baseline58-50
05:38Illinois StateChristopher Gibson is hacked by Steven Bulkley - foul #2 on Steven Bulkley, team foul #558-50
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (PF)
Ruben Ruth, Michael Baker, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Victor Stryker, Glenn Getz, Dikembe Amoroso, John Flint
 
05:28Illinois StateRobert Hubbard blocks the short jumper by Dennis Owen58-50
05:27Illinois StateWilliam Maxon grabs the offensive rebound58-50
05:04Illinois StateRichard Whatley steals it from Jimmie Tinkle58-50
04:59Western KentuckyRichard Whatley banks in the layup58-52
04:44Illinois StateDennis Owen loses the ball out of bounds58-52
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Chad Lawson (SF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Steven Bulkley, Lee Hagan
 
04:39Western KentuckyCharles Thomas steals the ball from Richard Whatley in the backcourt58-52
04:27Illinois StateJohn Olsson misses long on a jumpshot from the left side58-52
04:25Illinois StateChristopher Gibson hits the follow up shot60-52
04:15Western KentuckyRichard Whatley clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away60-52
04:14Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Howard Begaye60-52
03:56Illinois StateJohn Olsson makes the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Charles Thomas63-52
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
03:52Western KentuckyChad Lawson buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Richard Whatley63-55
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:27Illinois StateHoward Begaye can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing63-55
03:26Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard pulls down the rebound63-55
03:14Western KentuckyRichard Whatley double dribbles63-55
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), William Maxon (C)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), John Flint (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Richard Whatley, Chad Lawson, Robert Hubbard, Timothy Erwin
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Wiseman (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - William Maxon (tiring) 7 pts. 9 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
02:52Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Howard Begaye65-55
02:52Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)65-55
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (SG), Dennis Owen (PF)
Larry Edwards, Howard Begaye
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG)
Joseph Howard
 
02:38Western KentuckyLee Hagan is hacked by Michael Baker - foul #1 on Michael Baker, team foul #765-55
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG)
William Maxon
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
02:38Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the 1st free throw65-56
02:38Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the 2nd free throw65-57
02:19Illinois StateDavid Wiseman is fouled on the floor by John Flint - foul #2 on John Flint, team foul #665-57
02:13Illinois StateMichael Baker misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner65-57
02:12Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the board65-57
02:07Western KentuckyLee Hagan knocks in the floater near the basket on a nice dish by Dikembe Amoroso65-59
02:07Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)65-59
SubsIllinois State
William Maxon (C)
Larry Edwards
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Robert Hubbard (PF)
John Flint
 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
01:56Illinois StateMichael Baker misses badly on a floater from the right wing65-59
01:54Western KentuckyLee Hagan snags the defensive board65-59
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
01:51Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is called for traveling in the backcourt65-59
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Michael Baker, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
01:38Illinois StateChristopher Gibson loses the dribble to Robert Hubbard65-59
01:23Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is alone and drills a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Victor Stryker65-61
01:10Illinois StateRuben Ruth hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing65-61
01:08Western KentuckyLee Hagan gets the rebound65-61
01:03Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso is fouled in the backcourt by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #3 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #865-61
01:03Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso misses the 1st free throw65-61
01:03Illinois StateChristopher Gibson pulls down the rebound65-61
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
00:39Illinois StateChristopher Gibson knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side67-61
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
00:33Western KentuckyRichard Whatley can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner67-61
00:32Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle pulls down the rebound67-61
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle is fouled in the backcourt by Victor Stryker - foul #2 on Victor Stryker, team foul #767-61
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (PF)
Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
00:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the 1st free throw68-61
00:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses the 2nd free throw68-61
00:30Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard gets the rebound68-61
00:25Western KentuckyRichard Whatley scores on a 3 from the left corner68-64
00:24Illinois StateVictor Stryker is called for the reach on David Wiseman in the backcourt - foul #3 on Victor Stryker, team foul #868-64
00:24Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 1st free throw69-64
00:24Illinois StateDavid Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw70-64
00:20Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt70-64
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG)
Jimmie Tinkle
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
00:19Illinois StateRichard Whatley is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Richard Whatley, team foul #970-64
00:19Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses the 1st free throw70-64
00:19Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Lee Hagan70-64
00:12Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the wide open 3pt shot from straight away70-64
00:11Western KentuckyLee Hagan gets the offensive rebound70-64
00:07Western KentuckyRichard Whatley drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Victor Stryker70-67
00:06Illinois StateVictor Stryker is called for the reach on Michael Baker in the backcourt - foul #4 on Victor Stryker, team foul #1070-67
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Charles Thomas, David Wiseman
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
00:06Illinois StateMichael Baker makes the 1st free throw71-67
00:06Illinois StateMichael Baker makes the 2nd free throw72-67
00:01Western KentuckyRichard Whatley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away72-67
00:00Illinois StateChristopher Gibson snags the defensive board72-67