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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 5/24/2026
74
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 34 40 74
Illinois State 39 31 70
70
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 0-2 0-0 2-2 1 11 1 0 1 0 1 2
pfRobert Hubbard 22 3-5 0-0 5-6 2 7 1 0 1 0 3 11
sfDikembe Amoroso 24 3-6 0-0 1-2 1 2 1 4 0 0 0 7
sgRichard Whatley 22 4-8 1-3 5-6 0 2 1 3 2 0 1 14
pgVictor Stryker 21 2-2 0-0 8-12 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJoseph Howard 17 2-4 1-3 3-4 1 4 1 1 0 0 1 8
cJohn Flint 16 1-6 1-2 0-1 3 7 1 3 0 0 2 3
pgGlenn Getz 15 0-4 0-2 2-4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
sgChad Lawson 15 3-4 0-1 1-2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 7
pfTimothy Erwin 14 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 3 0 0 2
sfSteven Bulkley 6 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4
pgNathaniel Hodges 5 1-3 0-1 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 22-49 3-12 27-39 12 41 8 13 8 0 11 74
Percentages   .449 .250 .692                

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 22 0-5 0-2 1-2 3 4 2 1 0 1 3 1
pfChristopher Gibson 25 0-4 0-3 0-0 1 9 1 0 1 0 2 0
sfJimmie Tinkle 22 4-10 2-5 0-0 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 10
sgCharles Thomas 20 5-13 3-8 1-2 1 1 2 2 2 0 4 14
pgRuben Ruth 16 4-8 4-7 0-0 1 1 2 2 0 0 5 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMichael Baker 20 4-8 3-5 0-0 1 4 4 2 1 0 4 11
sfDavid Wiseman 16 1-4 1-3 0-0 1 4 1 1 1 0 2 3
cHoward Begaye 16 3-6 0-0 2-2 2 6 0 1 1 0 0 8
pfDennis Owen 15 3-4 0-0 1-1 3 4 0 2 1 0 3 7
pgJohn Olsson 14 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 5 1 0 0 2 0
sgLarry Edwards 14 2-4 0-1 0-0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 4
Totals 200 26-68 13-36 5-7 14 36 20 14 9 2 29 70
Percentages   .382 .361 .714                

WKU
34
13-26
0-6
8-10
7
17
5
8
3
0
5
14
8
12
4
14
40
9-23
3-6
19-29
5
24
3
5
5
0
6
8
6
6
2
14
74
22-49
3-12
27-39
12
41
8
13
8
0
11
22
14
18
6
28
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
ISU
39
15-31
8-18
1-2
7
13
12
7
5
0
10
8
7
12
7
17
31
11-37
5-18
4-5
7
23
8
7
4
2
19
6
7
8
4
16
70
26-68
13-36
5-7
14
36
20
14
9
2
29
14
14
20
11
33
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Richard Whatley Western Kentucky
14 Points, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh)
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh)
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh)
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh)
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh)
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh)
 C - William Maxon (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyLee Hagan wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:50Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the jump hook from the left block but the foul's on William Maxon - foul #1 on William Maxon, team foul #10-0
19:50Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw1-0
19:50Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw2-0
19:35Illinois StateRuben Ruth is called for traveling2-0
19:33Western KentuckyRichard Whatley throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt2-0
19:19Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses long on a shot in the paint2-0
19:18Western KentuckyLee Hagan pulls down the rebound2-0
19:16Western KentuckyRichard Whatley loses the dribble to Christopher Gibson in the backcourt2-0
19:11Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner2-0
19:10Western KentuckyLee Hagan pulls down the rebound2-0
19:07Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt2-0
18:56Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses the 3 pointer from the right wing2-0
18:54Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to William Maxon2-0
18:39Illinois StateCharles Thomas knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner2-3
18:36Western KentuckyRuben Ruth is called for the reach on Richard Whatley in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #22-3
18:18Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso connects on the floater from the free throw line4-3
18:02Illinois StateRuben Ruth misses badly on a 3 from the right wing4-3
18:00Illinois StateChristopher Gibson gets the offensive rebound4-3
17:49Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle drills a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from William Maxon4-5
17:29Western KentuckyRichard Whatley banks in the layup6-5
17:10Illinois StateRuben Ruth drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Charles Thomas6-8
16:41Western KentuckyRichard Whatley comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing6-8
16:40Illinois StateWilliam Maxon snags the defensive board6-8
16:15Illinois StateWilliam Maxon loses the dribble to Lee Hagan6-8
16:01Western KentuckyCharles Thomas takes the ball from Richard Whatley6-8
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (tiring) 2 pts.
 SG - Richard Whatley (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (tiring) 2 pts.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (tiring)
 C - Lee Hagan (tiring) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (tiring) 3 pts.
 SG - Charles Thomas (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (tiring) 2 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring)
 C - William Maxon (tiring) 2 reb.
 
15:39Illinois StateRuben Ruth makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Charles Thomas6-11
15:22Western KentuckyCharles Thomas takes the ball from Dikembe Amoroso6-11
15:01Illinois StateWilliam Maxon hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket but he's fouled by Robert Hubbard - foul #1 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #16-11
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Victor Stryker, Richard Whatley, Dikembe Amoroso, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Michael Baker (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (PF)
Ruben Ruth, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
15:01Illinois StateWilliam Maxon makes the 1st free throw6-12
15:01Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses the 2nd free throw6-12
15:01Western KentuckyJohn Flint grabs the defensive rebound6-12
14:59Western KentuckyChad Lawson is fouled in the backcourt by William Maxon - foul #2 on William Maxon, team foul #36-12
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Owen (C)
William Maxon
 
14:41Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin is hacked by Dennis Owen - foul #1 on Dennis Owen, team foul #46-12
14:33Western KentuckyJohn Flint can't connect on a shot from the right wing6-12
14:32Illinois StateHoward Begaye snags the defensive board6-12
14:28Illinois StateDennis Owen drills a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Michael Baker6-14
14:07Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing6-14
14:05Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the offensive rebound6-14
13:47Western KentuckyChad Lawson hits a floater from just outside the lane set up by Joseph Howard8-14
13:28Illinois StateJohn Flint is called for the reach on Larry Edwards - foul #1 on John Flint, team foul #28-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Bulkley (PF)
Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen
 
13:12Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the floater from the right side8-14
13:11Western KentuckyJoseph Howard snags the defensive board8-14
12:50Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses long on a 3 from straight away8-14
12:48Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits the follow up shot10-14
12:30Illinois StateHoward Begaye buries a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by John Olsson10-16
12:16Western KentuckySteven Bulkley misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side10-16
12:15Illinois StateChristopher Gibson snags the defensive board10-16
12:11Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by John Olsson10-19
11:59Western KentuckyGlenn Getz can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #510-19
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Joseph Howard, Chad Lawson, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF)
Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
11:59Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses the 1st free throw10-19
11:59Western KentuckyGlenn Getz makes the 2nd free throw11-19
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh)
 SG - Glenn Getz (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Steven Bulkley (fresh)
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh)
 SF - David Wiseman (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:45Illinois StateDavid Wiseman scores on a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Larry Edwards11-22
11:33Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges makes the shot from the free throw line set up by Glenn Getz13-22
11:11Illinois StateDavid Wiseman clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner13-22
11:10Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the tip13-22
11:09Illinois StateDennis Owen gets the offensive rebound13-22
11:02Illinois StateHoward Begaye buries a shot from the baseline set up by John Olsson13-24
10:48Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner13-24
10:46Illinois StateLarry Edwards snags the defensive board13-24
10:28Illinois StateJohn Olsson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner13-24
10:26Western KentuckySteven Bulkley grabs the defensive rebound13-24
10:13Western KentuckyNathaniel Hodges hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the right wing13-24
10:11Western KentuckySteven Bulkley tips it in15-24
10:06Illinois StateLarry Edwards drills a shot from the left side on a nice dish by John Olsson15-26
10:00Western KentuckySteven Bulkley hits a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Dikembe Amoroso17-26
09:34Illinois StateLarry Edwards loses the dribble to Timothy Erwin17-26
09:16Western KentuckyDavid Wiseman picks off the pass by Steven Bulkley17-26
08:56Illinois StateJohn Olsson loses the ball out of bounds17-26
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Glenn Getz, Dikembe Amoroso, Steven Bulkley, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Michael Baker (C)
John Olsson, Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye
 
08:39Western KentuckyRichard Whatley lays it up and in on a nice dish by Robert Hubbard19-26
08:12Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses long on a 3 from the right corner19-26
08:11Illinois StateMichael Baker grabs the offensive board19-26
08:05Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle hits a floater from the free throw line19-28
07:45Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard misses the dunk attempt19-28
07:44Illinois StateChristopher Gibson gets the rebound19-28
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh)
 C - Lee Hagan (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 3 reb.
 C - Michael Baker (fresh) 1 ast.
 
07:21Illinois StateMichael Baker connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Jimmie Tinkle19-31
07:04Western KentuckyJimmie Tinkle is called for the reach on Joseph Howard - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #619-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), John Flint (C)
Chad Lawson, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Owen (C)
Jimmie Tinkle
 
06:50Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses long on a runner from the baseline19-31
06:49Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard tips it home21-31
06:35Illinois StateCharles Thomas clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing21-31
06:34Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the offensive rebound21-31
06:21Illinois StateRuben Ruth can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing21-31
06:20Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard gets the rebound21-31
06:18Western KentuckyRuben Ruth is called for the reach on Victor Stryker in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #721-31
SubsWestern Kentucky
Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Lee Hagan (C)
Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard
 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Dennis Owen
 
06:18Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw22-31
06:18Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw23-31
06:00Illinois StateCharles Thomas can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away23-31
05:59Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to David Wiseman23-31
05:50Illinois StateMichael Baker buries a 3pt shot from straight away23-34
05:44Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is hacked by Charles Thomas - foul #1 on Charles Thomas, team foul #823-34
05:44Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 1st free throw24-34
05:44Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw25-34
05:26Illinois StateDavid Wiseman misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side25-34
05:25Western KentuckyLee Hagan pulls down the rebound25-34
05:07Western KentuckyVictor Stryker throws a bad pass out of bounds25-34
SubsWestern Kentucky
Nathaniel Hodges (PG), Chad Lawson (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF)
Victor Stryker, Dikembe Amoroso, John Flint
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG)
David Wiseman
 
04:46Illinois StateRichard Whatley picks off the pass by Charles Thomas25-34
04:43Western KentuckyRichard Whatley dunks the ball27-34
04:29Illinois StateCharles Thomas knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Michael Baker27-36
04:20Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing27-36
04:18Illinois StateChristopher Gibson snags the defensive board27-36
03:57Illinois StateJohn Olsson is hacked by Nathaniel Hodges - foul #1 on Nathaniel Hodges, team foul #327-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SG), Steven Bulkley (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Richard Whatley, Chad Lawson, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), William Maxon (C)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Michael Baker, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
03:42Illinois StateRuben Ruth drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by William Maxon27-39
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Nathaniel Hodges (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Steven Bulkley (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:19Western KentuckyJoseph Howard comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away27-39
03:18Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Nathaniel Hodges27-39
03:03Western KentuckyJimmie Tinkle steps in front of the John Flint pass27-39
02:40Illinois StateJoseph Howard is called for the reach on Larry Edwards - foul #1 on Joseph Howard, team foul #427-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Chad Lawson (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Nathaniel Hodges, Steven Bulkley, John Flint, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Dennis Owen
 
02:28Illinois StateDavid Wiseman is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on David Wiseman, team foul #927-39
02:13Western KentuckyChad Lawson drills a fadeaway from the free throw line29-39
01:47Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses short on a 3 from the right corner29-39
01:45Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Lee Hagan29-39
01:41Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner29-39
01:40Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard tips it in31-39
01:25Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side31-39
01:23Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard grabs the board31-39
01:19Western KentuckyJimmie Tinkle is called for the reach on Chad Lawson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #1031-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Dikembe Amoroso (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Dennis Owen (PF)
John Olsson, David Wiseman, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson
 
01:19Western KentuckyChad Lawson misses the 1st free throw31-39
01:19Western KentuckyChad Lawson makes the 2nd free throw32-39
01:06Illinois StateDennis Owen is hacked by John Flint - foul #2 on John Flint, team foul #532-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG)
Chad Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:57Illinois StateRuben Ruth is whistled for traveling32-39
00:41Western KentuckyGlenn Getz hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side32-39
00:40Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the offensive rebound32-39
00:27Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso scores on a floater from the free throw line set up by Glenn Getz34-39
00:01Illinois StateMichael Baker hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the left block34-39
00:00Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin grabs the defensive rebound34-39
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Victor Stryker (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Michael Baker (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateMichael Baker inbounds the ball34-39
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:44Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing34-39
19:42Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the defensive rebound34-39
19:19Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard is open but can't throw it down but the foul's on Christopher Gibson - foul #1 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #134-39
19:19Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard makes the 1st free throw35-39
19:19Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard makes the 2nd free throw36-39
19:03Illinois StateCharles Thomas comes up short on the shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Lee Hagan - foul #1 on Lee Hagan, team foul #136-39
19:03Illinois StateCharles Thomas makes the 1st free throw36-40
19:03Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses the 2nd free throw36-40
19:03Western KentuckyLee Hagan gets the rebound36-40
19:01Western KentuckyRuben Ruth is called for the reach on Victor Stryker in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #236-40
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
David Wiseman (SF)
Ruben Ruth
 
18:44Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard misses the jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Christopher Gibson - foul #2 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #336-40
18:44Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard makes the 1st free throw37-40
18:44Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard makes the 2nd free throw38-40
18:25Illinois StateVictor Stryker is called for the reach on Michael Baker - foul #1 on Victor Stryker, team foul #238-40
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), Dennis Owen (SF), Howard Begaye (PF)
Michael Baker, Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson
 
18:11Illinois StateDavid Wiseman misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner38-40
18:10Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Lee Hagan38-40
17:57Western KentuckyLee Hagan's floater is tipped away by William Maxon38-40
17:55Illinois StateThe rebound goes to David Wiseman38-40
17:42Illinois StateDennis Owen scores on a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by David Wiseman38-42
17:26Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso loses the dribble to Larry Edwards38-42
17:22Illinois StateLarry Edwards banks in the layup38-44
17:20Western KentuckyDavid Wiseman is called for the reach on Richard Whatley in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Wiseman, team foul #438-44
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Victor Stryker, Richard Whatley, Dikembe Amoroso, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
David Wiseman, William Maxon
 
17:10Western KentuckyMichael Baker steps in front of the Joseph Howard pass38-44
16:47Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses badly on a jumper from the right wing38-44
16:46Western KentuckyChad Lawson snags the defensive board38-44
16:29Western KentuckyGlenn Getz clanks a 3 pointer from straight away38-44
16:27Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the defensive rebound38-44
16:01Illinois StateTimothy Erwin picks off the pass by Dennis Owen38-44
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Baker (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:43Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner38-44
15:41Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the defensive rebound38-44
15:35Illinois StateDennis Owen misses badly on a jumper from the baseline38-44
15:33Western KentuckyJoseph Howard gets the rebound38-44
15:28Western KentuckyDennis Owen steals it from John Flint38-44
15:10Illinois StateDennis Owen is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Dennis Owen, team foul #538-44
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Joseph Howard, Glenn Getz, Chad Lawson, John Flint, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), David Wiseman (PF), William Maxon (C)
Larry Edwards, Michael Baker, Dennis Owen, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye
 
14:46Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is hacked by Ruben Ruth - foul #4 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #638-44
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG)
Ruben Ruth
 
14:29Western KentuckyJimmie Tinkle swats the dunk try by Robert Hubbard38-44
14:27Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso misses the tip38-44
14:26Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle snags the defensive board38-44
14:05Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle can't connect on a 3 from the left corner38-44
14:04Western KentuckyRichard Whatley grabs the board38-44
13:45Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses badly on a runner from the right block38-44
13:44Illinois StateDavid Wiseman grabs the board38-44
13:17Illinois StateCharles Thomas comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane38-44
13:15Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Lee Hagan38-44
12:58Western KentuckyVictor Stryker connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane40-44
12:53Illinois StateRichard Whatley is called for the reach on Charles Thomas - foul #1 on Richard Whatley, team foul #340-44
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Victor Stryker, Richard Whatley, Dikembe Amoroso, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (PG), Christopher Gibson (PF)
John Olsson, David Wiseman
 
12:42Illinois StateCharles Thomas scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Baker40-47
12:28Western KentuckyGlenn Getz hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane40-47
12:26Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin tips it back up and in42-47
12:07Illinois StateChad Lawson picks off the pass by Michael Baker42-47
12:04Western KentuckyChad Lawson hits the finger roll44-47
11:57Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away44-47
11:56Western KentuckyJohn Flint gets the rebound44-47
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Chad Lawson (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Baker (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 5 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:37Western KentuckyGlenn Getz is hacked by Charles Thomas - foul #2 on Charles Thomas, team foul #744-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF)
Chad Lawson, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Howard Begaye (C)
Michael Baker, William Maxon
 
11:37Western KentuckyGlenn Getz makes the 1st free throw45-47
11:37Western KentuckyGlenn Getz misses the 2nd free throw45-47
11:37Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Howard Begaye45-47
11:33Illinois StateCharles Thomas connects on the shot from just outside the lane set up by John Olsson45-49
11:25Western KentuckyHoward Begaye picks off the pass by John Flint45-49
11:04Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing45-49
11:02Illinois StateHoward Begaye tips it in45-51
10:40Western KentuckyJohn Flint is by himself and knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Whatley48-51
10:25Illinois StateCharles Thomas loses the ball out of bounds48-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Chad Lawson (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C)
Glenn Getz, Dikembe Amoroso, John Flint, Joseph Howard
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Dennis Owen (C)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye
 
10:06Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the jumpshot from the free throw line48-51
10:04Illinois StateMichael Baker grabs the board48-51
09:46Illinois StateMichael Baker hits a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Larry Edwards48-53
09:28Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is open and buries a fadeaway from the right side50-53
09:05Illinois StateChristopher Gibson clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner50-53
09:04Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Robert Hubbard50-53
08:41Western KentuckyLee Hagan misses the fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Michael Baker - foul #1 on Michael Baker, team foul #850-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Glenn Getz (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF)
Victor Stryker, Richard Whatley, Chad Lawson
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Howard Begaye (PF), William Maxon (C)
Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Michael Baker, Christopher Gibson, Dennis Owen
 
08:41Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the 1st free throw51-53
08:41Western KentuckyLee Hagan makes the 2nd free throw52-53
08:22Illinois StateHoward Begaye misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Robert Hubbard - foul #2 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #452-53
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Flint (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State 
08:22Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 1st free throw52-54
08:22Illinois StateHoward Begaye makes the 2nd free throw52-55
08:08Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side52-55
08:07Illinois StateHoward Begaye grabs the board52-55
08:02Illinois StateCharles Thomas misses the floater near the basket52-55
08:01Western KentuckyJohn Flint snags the defensive board52-55
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - John Flint (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fresh) 5 ast.
 SG - Charles Thomas (tiring) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:43Western KentuckyJoseph Howard scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by John Flint55-55
07:32Illinois StateJohn Olsson misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing55-55
07:30Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle tips it but misses55-55
07:29Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses the tip55-55
07:27Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Flint55-55
07:08Western KentuckyJohn Flint is open but misses the lay-in55-55
07:06Illinois StateHoward Begaye snags the defensive board55-55
06:56Illinois StateHoward Begaye can't connect on a jumper from close range55-55
06:54Western KentuckyJoseph Howard snags the defensive board55-55
06:44Western KentuckyJohn Flint is hacked by John Olsson - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #955-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Chad Lawson (SF), Lee Hagan (C)
Joseph Howard, Glenn Getz, Dikembe Amoroso, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF)
John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye
 
06:44Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the 1st free throw55-55
06:44Illinois StateDavid Wiseman grabs the board55-55
06:32Illinois StateLarry Edwards clanks a jumper from the free throw line55-55
06:31Western KentuckyLee Hagan grabs the defensive rebound55-55
06:16Western KentuckyJohn Flint can't connect on a 3 from the left wing55-55
06:14Western KentuckyLee Hagan tips it but misses55-55
06:13Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Victor Stryker55-55
05:57Western KentuckyRichard Whatley scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner58-55
05:39Illinois StateLarry Edwards comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing58-55
05:37Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Lee Hagan58-55
05:18Western KentuckyJohn Flint misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line58-55
05:17Western KentuckyJohn Flint pulls down the offensive rebound58-55
05:03Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the jumper from the right side but the foul's on William Maxon - foul #3 on William Maxon, team foul #1058-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (PG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Timothy Erwin (C)
Victor Stryker, Chad Lawson, John Flint, Lee Hagan
 
SubsIllinois State
John Olsson (PG), Michael Baker (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C)
Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon
 
05:03Western KentuckyRichard Whatley misses the 1st free throw58-55
05:03Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw59-55
04:47Illinois StateTimothy Erwin picks off the pass by Howard Begaye59-55
04:39Western KentuckyJoseph Howard hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint but he's fouled by John Olsson - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #1159-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Glenn Getz (SG)
Richard Whatley
 
SubsIllinois State 
04:39Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 1st free throw60-55
04:39Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 2nd free throw61-55
04:20Illinois StateMichael Baker can't connect on a floater near the basket61-55
04:18Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Dikembe Amoroso61-55
04:16Western KentuckyJoseph Howard is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Baker - foul #2 on Michael Baker, team foul #1261-55
04:16Western KentuckyJoseph Howard makes the 1st free throw62-55
04:16Western KentuckyJoseph Howard misses the 2nd free throw62-55
04:16Illinois StateMichael Baker snags the defensive board62-55
04:00Illinois StateRobert Hubbard picks off the pass by Michael Baker62-55
03:42Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso connects on the open jump hook in the lane64-55
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Joseph Howard (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Glenn Getz (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Timothy Erwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 5 ast.
 SG - Michael Baker (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb.
 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
03:26Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle clanks a jumper from the left side64-55
03:24Western KentuckyTimothy Erwin snags the defensive board64-55
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:22Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Owen - foul #3 on Dennis Owen, team foul #1364-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Victor Stryker (PG), Chad Lawson (SG), Lee Hagan (C)
Joseph Howard, Glenn Getz, Timothy Erwin
 
SubsIllinois State
Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C)
John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye
 
03:22Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard misses the 1st free throw64-55
03:22Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard makes the 2nd free throw65-55
03:19Illinois StateRuben Ruth is hacked by Victor Stryker in the backcourt - foul #2 on Victor Stryker, team foul #565-55
03:14Illinois StateChristopher Gibson misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing65-55
03:12Illinois StateWilliam Maxon gets the offensive rebound65-55
02:56Illinois StateWilliam Maxon misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing65-55
02:55Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Robert Hubbard65-55
02:53Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Baker - foul #3 on Michael Baker, team foul #1465-55
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Bulkley (PF)
Robert Hubbard
 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG)
Michael Baker
 
02:53Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso makes the 1st free throw66-55
02:53Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso misses the 2nd free throw66-55
02:53Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Christopher Gibson66-55
02:35Illinois StateRuben Ruth knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Christopher Gibson66-58
02:35Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)66-58
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Whatley (SG), Robert Hubbard (PF)
Chad Lawson, Steven Bulkley
 
SubsIllinois State
Larry Edwards (SG), Dennis Owen (PF)
Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson
 
02:24Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso travels with the ball66-58
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (SG)
Larry Edwards
 
02:21Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)66-58
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jimmie Tinkle (SF)
William Maxon
 
02:11Illinois StateMichael Baker misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing66-58
02:10Illinois StateRuben Ruth can't tip it in66-58
02:09Illinois StateDennis Owen grabs the offensive rebound66-58
01:50Illinois StateDennis Owen buries a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Ruben Ruth and he's fouled by Robert Hubbard - foul #3 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #666-60
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Thomas (SG), William Maxon (C)
Michael Baker, David Wiseman
 
01:50Illinois StateDennis Owen makes the free throw66-61
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
01:38Western KentuckyVictor Stryker comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #4 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #1566-61
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Gibson (PF)
Dennis Owen
 
01:38Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw67-61
01:38Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 2nd free throw67-61
01:38Illinois StateChristopher Gibson grabs the defensive rebound67-61
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
01:13Illinois StateWilliam Maxon comes up short on the shot from the right wing67-61
01:11Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard snags the defensive board67-61
00:54Western KentuckyRobert Hubbard knocks in the turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Lee Hagan69-61
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:48Illinois StateCharles Thomas connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Ruben Ruth69-64
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:47Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1669-64
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Baker (PG)
Ruben Ruth
 
00:47Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw70-64
00:47Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 2nd free throw71-64
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:39Illinois StateRichard Whatley steals the ball from Jimmie Tinkle71-64
00:35Western KentuckyDikembe Amoroso misses the easy layup71-64
00:34Illinois StateMichael Baker grabs the board71-64
00:27Illinois StateMichael Baker misses badly on a 3 from the right corner71-64
00:25Illinois StateCharles Thomas grabs the offensive board71-64
00:22Illinois StateMichael Baker drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing71-67
00:20Western KentuckyVictor Stryker is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Baker - foul #4 on Michael Baker, team foul #1771-67
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Howard (SF)
Dikembe Amoroso
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:20Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 1st free throw71-67
00:20Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 2nd free throw71-67
00:20Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Christopher Gibson71-67
00:13Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Michael Baker71-70
00:10Western KentuckyCharles Thomas is called for the reach on Victor Stryker in the backcourt - foul #3 on Charles Thomas, team foul #1871-70
SubsWestern Kentucky
Dikembe Amoroso (SF)
Joseph Howard
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:10Western KentuckyVictor Stryker makes the 1st free throw72-70
00:10Western KentuckyVictor Stryker misses the 2nd free throw72-70
00:10Illinois StateChristopher Gibson pulls down the rebound72-70
00:10Illinois StateIllinois State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)72-70
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:05Illinois StateChristopher Gibson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away72-70
00:04Western KentuckyRichard Whatley pulls down the rebound72-70
00:02Western KentuckyRichard Whatley is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Thomas - foul #4 on Charles Thomas, team foul #1972-70
00:02Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 1st free throw73-70
00:02Western KentuckyRichard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw74-70
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:00Illinois StateJimmie Tinkle misses short on a halfcourt shot74-70