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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Smith
Butler Sim AI
Final -
5/27/2026
70
  1 2 F
Butler 36 34 70
Illinois-Chicago 36 54 90
90
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cBruce Gapinski 21 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 2 1 0 1 3 2
pfLeon Ottinger 18 2-3 0-0 2-2 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 6
sfThomas Cancel 22 1-6 1-3 1-2 3 5 2 3 1 2 2 4
sgVan Laffoon 22 2-5 1-3 2-2 2 3 5 2 0 0 2 7
pgDennis Smith 25 7-11 2-2 3-4 0 2 2 2 3 0 0 19
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGregory Duncan 19 2-5 0-1 0-0 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 4
cJonathon McCracken 19 2-5 0-1 1-3 1 4 1 1 0 2 2 5
pgAndrew Dunn 18 2-4 0-2 0-0 2 3 1 1 1 0 1 4
pfRoland Thomas 17 1-4 1-2 2-2 2 3 1 2 0 1 1 5
pgThomas Cartee 15 4-7 1-3 5-7 0 1 0 3 0 0 3 14
sfClayton Goodman 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 24-53 6-17 16-22 13 29 15 18 8 6 16 70
Percentages   .453 .353 .727                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Ballard 22 4-9 0-2 2-2 1 6 2 2 2 1 3 10
pfMonte Gilder 18 3-6 0-0 0-1 2 5 3 0 0 1 1 6
sfMichael Mitchell 24 5-9 3-7 2-3 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 15
sgMike Johnson 23 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 3 2 2 0 0 1 3
pgRick Casey 14 3-3 1-1 1-1 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJames Lucas 21 4-6 0-0 5-5 3 5 2 1 2 1 1 13
sgAndrew Day 19 4-6 0-0 3-3 0 1 1 3 4 0 2 11
sfMack Lenz 18 5-9 3-7 2-3 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 15
cKevin Simmons 17 2-4 0-0 0-0 2 6 0 1 0 1 1 4
sfChang Wen 14 2-3 1-1 0-0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 5
sgTyson Holiman 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 0
Totals 200 33-56 9-19 15-18 8 29 20 14 10 4 19 90
Percentages   .589 .474 .833                

BU
36
11-30
3-11
11-16
12
19
7
6
3
3
5
12
12
10
0
12
34
13-23
3-6
5-6
1
10
8
12
5
3
11
14
8
2
8
20
70
24-53
6-17
16-22
13
29
15
18
8
6
16
26
20
12
8
32
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
UIC
36
14-26
2-7
6-6
4
15
7
7
3
3
13
14
8
9
4
19
54
19-30
7-12
9-12
4
14
13
7
7
1
6
12
19
6
3
29
90
33-56
9-19
15-18
8
29
20
14
10
4
19
26
27
15
7
48
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf James Lucas Illinois-Chicago
13 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupButler
 PG - Dennis Smith (fresh)
 SG - Van Laffoon (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Cancel (fresh)
 PF - Leon Ottinger (fresh)
 C - Bruce Gapinski (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Rick Casey (fresh)
 SG - Mike Johnson (fresh)
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fresh)
 PF - Monte Gilder (fresh)
 C - John Ballard (fresh)
 
20:00ButlerBruce Gapinski wins the tip0-0
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:41ButlerBruce Gapinski can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line0-0
19:39Illinois-ChicagoMike Johnson pulls down the rebound0-0
19:20Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard scores on a runner from close range0-2
19:02ButlerDennis Smith knocks in the shot in the lane set up by Van Laffoon2-2
18:39Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard is fouled on the floor by Bruce Gapinski - foul #1 on Bruce Gapinski, team foul #12-2
18:29Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner2-2
18:28ButlerThe rebound goes to Bruce Gapinski2-2
18:26ButlerDennis Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Rick Casey - foul #1 on Rick Casey, team foul #12-2
18:08ButlerLeon Ottinger is open and scores on a jumper from close range4-2
17:50Illinois-ChicagoDennis Smith steals the ball from John Ballard4-2
17:37ButlerDennis Smith misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane4-2
17:35Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder gets the rebound4-2
17:24Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner4-2
17:22Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder grabs the offensive rebound4-2
17:08Illinois-ChicagoMike Johnson buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Rick Casey4-5
16:42ButlerThomas Cancel throws a bad pass out of bounds4-5
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Roland Thomas (SF), Gregory Duncan (PF), Jonathon McCracken (C)
Dennis Smith, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Leon Ottinger, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG), Mack Lenz (SG), James Lucas (PF), Kevin Simmons (C)
Rick Casey, Mike Johnson, Monte Gilder, John Ballard
 
16:34Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Andrew Day, team foul #24-5
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Johnson (SG)
Michael Mitchell
 
16:30ButlerAndrew Dunn loses the dribble to Andrew Day in the backcourt4-5
16:13Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day banks in the layup set up by Mike Johnson4-7
15:55ButlerAndrew Dunn misses long on an open 3pt shot from the left corner4-7
15:54Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas grabs the board4-7
LineupButler
 PG - Thomas Cartee (fresh)
 SG - Andrew Dunn (fresh)
 SF - Roland Thomas (fresh)
 PF - Gregory Duncan (fresh)
 C - Jonathon McCracken (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Andrew Day (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Mike Johnson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Mack Lenz (fresh)
 PF - James Lucas (fresh)
 C - Kevin Simmons (fresh)
 
15:30Illinois-ChicagoKevin Simmons misses the easy layup4-7
15:29ButlerThe rebound goes to Jonathon McCracken4-7
15:08ButlerAndrew Dunn misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing4-7
15:06Illinois-ChicagoKevin Simmons grabs the board4-7
14:47Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz drills a 3pt shot from the left wing4-10
14:34ButlerRoland Thomas misses the 3 pointer from the right wing4-10
14:32ButlerRoland Thomas pulls down the offensive rebound4-10
14:21ButlerThomas Cartee can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the right corner4-10
14:20ButlerJonathon McCracken can't tip it in4-10
14:19ButlerAndrew Dunn pulls down the offensive rebound4-10
14:04ButlerThomas Cartee is called for traveling4-10
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG), Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Leon Ottinger (PF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Thomas Cartee, Andrew Dunn, Roland Thomas, Gregory Duncan, Jonathon McCracken
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Rick Casey (PG), Michael Mitchell (SF), Monte Gilder (PF), John Ballard (C)
Andrew Day, Mack Lenz, James Lucas, Kevin Simmons
 
13:44Illinois-ChicagoBruce Gapinski swats the shot by John Ballard4-10
13:43Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard tips it back up and in4-12
13:23ButlerLeon Ottinger throws a bad pass out of bounds4-12
12:59Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell buries a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Monte Gilder4-14
12:49ButlerBruce Gapinski is hacked by John Ballard - foul #1 on John Ballard, team foul #34-14
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Chang Wen (PF)
Monte Gilder
 
12:37ButlerDennis Smith scores on a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Van Laffoon6-14
12:19Illinois-ChicagoLeon Ottinger steals the ball from Mike Johnson6-14
12:11ButlerLeon Ottinger drills a shot from the right side set up by Van Laffoon8-14
11:48Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane8-14
11:47ButlerThomas Cancel snags the defensive board8-14
LineupButler
 PG - Dennis Smith (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Van Laffoon (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Thomas Cancel (fairly fresh)
 PF - Leon Ottinger (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Bruce Gapinski (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Rick Casey (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mike Johnson (tired) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Chang Wen (fresh)
 C - John Ballard (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:45ButlerJohn Ballard steps in front of the Van Laffoon pass in the backcourt8-14
11:23Illinois-ChicagoChang Wen connects on the shot in the paint8-16
11:21ButlerVan Laffoon is fouled in the backcourt by Rick Casey - foul #2 on Rick Casey, team foul #48-16
SubsButler
Andrew Dunn (SG), Roland Thomas (SF), Gregory Duncan (PF), Jonathon McCracken (C)
Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Leon Ottinger, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG), Mack Lenz (SG), James Lucas (SF), Monte Gilder (PF), Kevin Simmons (C)
Rick Casey, Mike Johnson, Michael Mitchell, Chang Wen, John Ballard
 
10:55ButlerKevin Simmons denies the turnaround by Jonathon McCracken8-16
10:53Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to Kevin Simmons8-16
10:48Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing8-16
10:46Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder tips it in8-18
10:34ButlerJames Lucas denies the turnaround by Gregory Duncan8-18
10:33Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder pulls down the rebound8-18
10:30Illinois-ChicagoDennis Smith picks off the pass by Andrew Day in the backcourt8-18
10:18ButlerJonathon McCracken throws it down on a nice dish by Gregory Duncan10-18
09:57Illinois-ChicagoThe short jumper by Monte Gilder is denied by Jonathon McCracken10-18
09:56ButlerGregory Duncan snags the defensive board10-18
09:36ButlerDennis Smith misses short on an open jump hook in the lane10-18
09:35Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz grabs the board10-18
09:09Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz misses the fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Roland Thomas - foul #1 on Roland Thomas, team foul #210-18
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Leon Ottinger (PF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Dennis Smith, Andrew Dunn, Roland Thomas, Gregory Duncan, Jonathon McCracken
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG), Michael Mitchell (SF), Chang Wen (PF), John Ballard (C)
Andrew Day, James Lucas, Monte Gilder, Kevin Simmons
 
09:09Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz makes the 1st free throw10-19
09:09Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz makes the 2nd free throw10-20
08:51ButlerThomas Cartee comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing10-20
08:49ButlerThomas Cancel pulls down the offensive rebound10-20
08:39ButlerVan Laffoon misses short on a floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Michael Mitchell - foul #1 on Michael Mitchell, team foul #510-20
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Johnson (SG)
Mack Lenz
 
08:39ButlerVan Laffoon makes the 1st free throw11-20
08:39ButlerVan Laffoon makes the 2nd free throw12-20
08:21Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell connects on the fadeaway from the left wing12-22
08:16ButlerThomas Cartee's pass is intercepted by Michael Mitchell in the backcourt12-22
08:00Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell throws a bad pass out of bounds12-22
07:37ButlerThomas Cartee hits a jump hook from the baseline and he's fouled by Tyson Holiman - foul #1 on Tyson Holiman, team foul #614-22
SubsButler
Gregory Duncan (PF), Jonathon McCracken (C)
Leon Ottinger, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG), James Lucas (PF)
Tyson Holiman, Chang Wen
 
07:37ButlerThomas Cartee makes the free throw15-22
LineupButler
 PG - Thomas Cartee (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Van Laffoon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Thomas Cancel (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Gregory Duncan (fresh)
 C - Jonathon McCracken (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Andrew Day (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Mike Johnson (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - James Lucas (fresh)
 C - John Ballard (fresh) 4 pts.
 
07:19Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas's fadeaway is rejected by Jonathon McCracken15-22
07:17ButlerThomas Cancel grabs the defensive rebound15-22
07:03ButlerVan Laffoon clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner15-22
07:01ButlerVan Laffoon snags the offensive board15-22
06:49ButlerVan Laffoon misses short on an open 3pt attempt from the right corner15-22
06:48Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard grabs the defensive rebound15-22
06:43Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day lays it in on a great pass from James Lucas15-24
06:25ButlerThe short jumper by Thomas Cancel is denied by John Ballard15-24
06:24ButlerThomas Cancel tips it but misses15-24
06:23ButlerThomas Cancel grabs the offensive rebound15-24
06:11ButlerJonathon McCracken is fouled on the floor by John Ballard - foul #2 on John Ballard, team foul #715-24
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Roland Thomas (SF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Thomas Cartee, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Gregory Duncan
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG), Mack Lenz (SG), Monte Gilder (PF), Kevin Simmons (C)
Andrew Day, Mike Johnson, James Lucas, John Ballard
 
06:11ButlerJonathon McCracken misses the 1st free throw15-24
06:11ButlerThe offensive rebound goes to Bruce Gapinski15-24
05:56ButlerBruce Gapinski drills a runner from the left block set up by Roland Thomas17-24
05:34Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Monte Gilder17-26
05:20ButlerDennis Smith hits a wide open 3 from straight away20-26
05:01Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner20-26
04:59ButlerRoland Thomas pulls down the rebound20-26
04:55ButlerDennis Smith can't connect on a fadeaway in the lane but he's fouled by Mack Lenz - foul #1 on Mack Lenz, team foul #820-26
SubsButler
Leon Ottinger (PF), Gregory Duncan (C)
Jonathon McCracken, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG), Chang Wen (SF), James Lucas (C)
Tyson Holiman, Michael Mitchell, Kevin Simmons
 
04:55ButlerDennis Smith makes the 1st free throw21-26
04:55ButlerDennis Smith makes the 2nd free throw22-26
04:40Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner22-26
04:39ButlerLeon Ottinger snags the defensive board22-26
04:12ButlerGregory Duncan misses the 3pt shot from the left corner22-26
04:11Illinois-ChicagoChang Wen pulls down the rebound22-26
03:55Illinois-ChicagoChang Wen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds22-26
SubsButler
Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Andrew Dunn, Roland Thomas, Leon Ottinger
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Rick Casey (PG), Mike Johnson (SG), John Ballard (C)
Andrew Day, Mack Lenz, Monte Gilder
 
03:41ButlerVan Laffoon lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by Dennis Smith24-26
03:27Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas misses the shot from the left block but he's fouled by Gregory Duncan - foul #1 on Gregory Duncan, team foul #324-26
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Leon Ottinger (PF)
Dennis Smith, Gregory Duncan
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Kevin Simmons (PF)
Chang Wen
 
03:27Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas makes the 1st free throw24-27
03:27Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas makes the 2nd free throw24-28
LineupButler
 PG - Thomas Cartee (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Van Laffoon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Thomas Cancel (fresh) 5 reb.
 PF - Leon Ottinger (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Bruce Gapinski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Rick Casey (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mike Johnson (tired) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - James Lucas (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kevin Simmons (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - John Ballard (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:17ButlerThomas Cancel misses long on a driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Rick Casey - foul #3 on Rick Casey, team foul #924-28
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG), Michael Mitchell (SF)
Rick Casey, James Lucas
 
03:17ButlerThomas Cancel makes the 1st free throw25-28
03:17ButlerThomas Cancel misses the 2nd free throw25-28
03:17ButlerThe offensive rebound goes to Leon Ottinger25-28
03:01ButlerThomas Cartee is fouled on the floor by Mike Johnson - foul #1 on Mike Johnson, team foul #1025-28
03:01ButlerThomas Cartee makes the 1st free throw26-28
03:01ButlerThomas Cartee misses the 2nd free throw26-28
03:01Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to John Ballard26-28
02:43Illinois-ChicagoMike Johnson is whistled for a carry26-28
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG), Jonathon McCracken (PF)
Thomas Cartee, Leon Ottinger
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mack Lenz (SG)
Mike Johnson
 
02:34ButlerThomas Cancel comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line26-28
02:33ButlerVan Laffoon snags the offensive board26-28
02:18ButlerThomas Cancel scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Jonathon McCracken29-28
01:58Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard is hacked by Bruce Gapinski - foul #2 on Bruce Gapinski, team foul #429-28
SubsButler
Andrew Dunn (SG), Clayton Goodman (SF), Gregory Duncan (PF)
Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Chang Wen (SF), James Lucas (PF)
Michael Mitchell, Kevin Simmons
 
01:45Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard blows the layup but he's hacked by Jonathon McCracken - foul #1 on Jonathon McCracken, team foul #529-28
SubsButler
Roland Thomas (SF)
Clayton Goodman
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG)
Tyson Holiman
 
01:45Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard makes the 1st free throw29-29
01:45Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard makes the 2nd free throw29-30
01:25ButlerDennis Smith misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Andrew Day - foul #2 on Andrew Day, team foul #1129-30
SubsButler
Leon Ottinger (PF)
Jonathon McCracken
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Johnson (SG)
Mack Lenz
 
01:25ButlerDennis Smith misses the 1st free throw29-30
01:25ButlerDennis Smith makes the 2nd free throw30-30
01:14Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line30-30
01:13Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas hits the follow up shot30-32
00:54ButlerDennis Smith can't connect on a shot from the free throw line30-32
00:52ButlerRoland Thomas misses the tip30-32
00:51ButlerGregory Duncan grabs the offensive rebound30-32
00:32ButlerRoland Thomas hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by John Ballard - foul #3 on John Ballard, team foul #1230-32
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF)
Dennis Smith, Andrew Dunn, Gregory Duncan
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG), Michael Mitchell (SF), Monte Gilder (PF)
Andrew Day, Chang Wen, John Ballard
 
00:32ButlerRoland Thomas makes the 1st free throw31-32
00:32ButlerRoland Thomas makes the 2nd free throw32-32
00:16Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder knocks in the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Tyson Holiman32-34
00:14ButlerThomas Cartee is hacked by Tyson Holiman in the backcourt - foul #2 on Tyson Holiman, team foul #1332-34
SubsButler
Jonathon McCracken (PF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Leon Ottinger, Roland Thomas
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mack Lenz (SG), Kevin Simmons (C)
Mike Johnson, James Lucas
 
00:14ButlerThomas Cartee makes the 1st free throw33-34
00:14ButlerThomas Cartee misses the 2nd free throw33-34
00:14Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to Monte Gilder33-34
00:07Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz scores on a jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Tyson Holiman33-36
00:02ButlerThomas Cartee hits a 3 from the left corner36-36
00:00Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell clanks a fullcourt shot36-36
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupButler
 PG - Dennis Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Van Laffoon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Thomas Cancel (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Leon Ottinger (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Bruce Gapinski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Andrew Day (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Mike Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Monte Gilder (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - James Lucas (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell inbounds the ball36-36
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:45Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Monte Gilder36-38
19:43ButlerMonte Gilder is called for the reach on Van Laffoon in the backcourt - foul #1 on Monte Gilder, team foul #136-38
19:27ButlerDennis Smith buries a fadeaway from the left wing set up by Bruce Gapinski38-38
19:01Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing but the foul's on Thomas Cancel - foul #1 on Thomas Cancel, team foul #138-38
19:01Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell makes the 1st free throw38-39
19:01Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell misses the 2nd free throw38-39
19:01Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell makes the 3rd free throw38-40
18:41ButlerLeon Ottinger is denied on a layup by Monte Gilder38-40
18:40Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas gets the rebound38-40
18:23Illinois-ChicagoThomas Cancel swats the layup by Monte Gilder38-40
18:21ButlerThe rebound goes to Leon Ottinger38-40
18:06ButlerLeon Ottinger is whistled for traveling38-40
SubsButler
Gregory Duncan (PF), Jonathon McCracken (C)
Leon Ottinger, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG), Mack Lenz (SF), Kevin Simmons (PF), Chang Wen (C)
Andrew Day, Michael Mitchell, Monte Gilder, James Lucas
 
17:41Illinois-ChicagoDennis Smith steals it from Tyson Holiman38-40
17:36ButlerDennis Smith lays it in40-40
17:21Illinois-ChicagoChang Wen is whistled for a carry40-40
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Roland Thomas (SF)
Dennis Smith, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago 
17:01ButlerJonathon McCracken misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing40-40
16:59Illinois-ChicagoKevin Simmons pulls down the rebound40-40
16:53Illinois-ChicagoThomas Cartee is called for the reach on Tyson Holiman - foul #1 on Thomas Cartee, team foul #240-40
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Michael Mitchell (SF), James Lucas (PF)
Mike Johnson, Chang Wen
 
16:35Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Tyson Holiman40-43
16:21ButlerThomas Cartee makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Andrew Dunn42-43
16:04Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by James Lucas42-46
LineupButler
 PG - Thomas Cartee (fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Andrew Dunn (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Roland Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Gregory Duncan (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Jonathon McCracken (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Tyson Holiman (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Mack Lenz (fairly fresh) 15 pts.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - James Lucas (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Kevin Simmons (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
15:47ButlerGregory Duncan makes the floater in the paint44-46
15:24Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing44-46
15:23ButlerAndrew Dunn pulls down the rebound44-46
14:59ButlerJonathon McCracken can't connect on an uncontested shot near the basket but the foul's on Kevin Simmons - foul #1 on Kevin Simmons, team foul #244-46
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG), Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Thomas Cartee, Andrew Dunn, Roland Thomas, Gregory Duncan
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Rick Casey (PG), Andrew Day (SG), Chang Wen (SF), Monte Gilder (PF), John Ballard (C)
Tyson Holiman, Mack Lenz, Michael Mitchell, James Lucas, Kevin Simmons
 
14:59ButlerJonathon McCracken makes the 1st free throw45-46
14:59ButlerJonathon McCracken misses the 2nd free throw45-46
14:59Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard gets the rebound45-46
14:45Illinois-ChicagoRick Casey scores on a fadeaway from the right wing45-48
14:32ButlerThomas Cancel's pass is intercepted by Andrew Day45-48
14:17Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard's floater is tipped away by Thomas Cancel45-48
14:16ButlerDennis Smith pulls down the rebound45-48
14:14ButlerAndrew Day picks off the pass by Van Laffoon in the backcourt45-48
14:03Illinois-ChicagoChang Wen misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane45-48
14:01ButlerJonathon McCracken gets the rebound45-48
13:45ButlerThomas Cancel hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner45-48
13:44Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day pulls down the rebound45-48
13:37Illinois-ChicagoChang Wen scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Andrew Day45-51
13:30ButlerJonathon McCracken is by himself and knocks in the runner from the right block on a nice dish by Van Laffoon47-51
13:12Illinois-ChicagoJonathon McCracken is called for the reach on Andrew Day - foul #2 on Jonathon McCracken, team foul #347-51
SubsButler
Leon Ottinger (PF)
Jonathon McCracken
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Johnson (SG), Michael Mitchell (SF), James Lucas (PF)
Andrew Day, Chang Wen, Monte Gilder
 
12:57Illinois-ChicagoRick Casey scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Mitchell47-54
12:53ButlerJohn Ballard steals the ball from Dennis Smith in the backcourt47-54
12:46Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell makes the 3pt shot from the right wing47-57
12:27ButlerLeon Ottinger blows the layup but he's fouled by James Lucas - foul #1 on James Lucas, team foul #347-57
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Roland Thomas (SF), Gregory Duncan (C)
Dennis Smith, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago 
12:27ButlerLeon Ottinger makes the 1st free throw48-57
12:27ButlerLeon Ottinger makes the 2nd free throw49-57
12:10Illinois-ChicagoRick Casey hits a floater from the free throw line set up by Michael Mitchell and the foul's on Thomas Cartee - foul #2 on Thomas Cartee, team foul #449-59
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Monte Gilder (PF)
James Lucas
 
12:10Illinois-ChicagoRick Casey makes the free throw49-60
11:45ButlerGregory Duncan misses short on a shot from the left side49-60
11:43Illinois-ChicagoThe rebound goes to Mike Johnson49-60
LineupButler
 PG - Thomas Cartee (fresh) 10 pts.
 SG - Andrew Dunn (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Roland Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Leon Ottinger (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Gregory Duncan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Rick Casey (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Mike Johnson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 9 pts.
 PF - Monte Gilder (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Ballard (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 
11:37Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder is hacked by Thomas Cartee - foul #3 on Thomas Cartee, team foul #549-60
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG)
Thomas Cartee
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG)
Rick Casey
 
11:23Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Dunn takes the ball from John Ballard49-60
11:20ButlerAndrew Dunn hits the finger roll51-60
11:01Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder banks in the layup set up by John Ballard and the foul's on Gregory Duncan - foul #2 on Gregory Duncan, team foul #651-62
SubsButler
Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Andrew Dunn, Roland Thomas, Gregory Duncan
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG), Mack Lenz (SG), James Lucas (SF), Kevin Simmons (C)
Tyson Holiman, Mike Johnson, Michael Mitchell, John Ballard
 
11:01Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder misses the free throw51-62
11:01ButlerBruce Gapinski grabs the board51-62
10:48ButlerDennis Smith connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Van Laffoon54-62
10:34Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Thomas Cancel - foul #2 on Thomas Cancel, team foul #754-62
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Chang Wen (SF)
Monte Gilder
 
10:34Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas makes the 1st free throw54-63
10:34Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas makes the 2nd free throw54-64
10:10ButlerAndrew Day steps in front of the Dennis Smith pass54-64
10:02Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day misses badly on a shot from the left wing54-64
10:00Illinois-ChicagoThe offensive rebound goes to Kevin Simmons54-64
09:45Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Van Laffoon - foul #1 on Van Laffoon, team foul #854-64
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Clayton Goodman (SF), Gregory Duncan (PF)
Dennis Smith, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Leon Ottinger
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mike Johnson (SG), Michael Mitchell (SF), John Ballard (C)
Mack Lenz, Chang Wen, Kevin Simmons
 
09:45Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day makes the 1st free throw54-65
09:45Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day makes the 2nd free throw54-66
09:32ButlerBruce Gapinski is open but comes up short on the driving attempt in the lane54-66
09:31Illinois-ChicagoMike Johnson pulls down the rebound54-66
09:17Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner54-66
09:15ButlerThomas Cartee grabs the defensive rebound54-66
09:09ButlerThomas Cartee makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Bruce Gapinski56-66
08:57Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day loses the dribble to Clayton Goodman56-66
08:54ButlerThomas Cartee's pass is intercepted by James Lucas in the backcourt56-66
08:38Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner56-66
08:37Illinois-ChicagoThe offensive rebound goes to James Lucas56-66
08:22Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing56-66
08:20Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas grabs the offensive rebound56-66
08:09Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard connects on the floater from close range on a nice dish by Michael Mitchell56-68
07:55ButlerBruce Gapinski double dribbles56-68
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG), Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Jonathon McCracken (PF), Roland Thomas (C)
Thomas Cartee, Andrew Dunn, Clayton Goodman, Gregory Duncan, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Rick Casey (PG), Mack Lenz (SG), Kevin Simmons (PF), Chang Wen (C)
Andrew Day, Mike Johnson, James Lucas, John Ballard
 
07:41Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell connects on the 3pt shot from straight away56-71
LineupButler
 PG - Dennis Smith (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Van Laffoon (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Thomas Cancel (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Jonathon McCracken (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Roland Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Rick Casey (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Mack Lenz (fresh) 15 pts.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fairly fresh) 12 pts.
 PF - Kevin Simmons (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Chang Wen (fresh) 5 pts.
 
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
07:33ButlerRoland Thomas buries a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Dennis Smith59-71
07:20Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz is hacked by Van Laffoon - foul #2 on Van Laffoon, team foul #959-71
SubsButler 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Monte Gilder (PF)
Michael Mitchell
 
07:20Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz misses the 1st free throw59-71
07:20ButlerJonathon McCracken pulls down the rebound59-71
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
07:06ButlerRick Casey is called for the reach on Dennis Smith - foul #4 on Rick Casey, team foul #459-71
06:50ButlerDennis Smith misses short on an open shot from the right block59-71
06:49Illinois-ChicagoRick Casey grabs the board59-71
06:35Illinois-ChicagoThomas Cancel steals it from Mack Lenz59-71
06:32ButlerDennis Smith lays it in on a nice dish by Thomas Cancel61-71
06:14Illinois-ChicagoThe pull-up jumper by Kevin Simmons is blocked by Roland Thomas61-71
06:12ButlerVan Laffoon grabs the defensive rebound61-71
05:54ButlerMack Lenz takes the ball from Roland Thomas61-71
05:34Illinois-ChicagoMonte Gilder blows the layup61-71
05:33Illinois-ChicagoKevin Simmons tips it back up and in61-73
05:25ButlerVan Laffoon knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Thomas Cancel64-73
05:12Illinois-ChicagoMack Lenz clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner64-73
05:10ButlerDennis Smith gets the rebound64-73
05:04ButlerThomas Cancel's pass is off the mark and out of bounds64-73
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Clayton Goodman (SF), Leon Ottinger (PF), Gregory Duncan (C)
Dennis Smith, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Jonathon McCracken, Roland Thomas
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Tyson Holiman (PG), Mike Johnson (SG), Michael Mitchell (SF), James Lucas (PF), John Ballard (C)
Rick Casey, Mack Lenz, Chang Wen, Monte Gilder, Kevin Simmons
 
04:48Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds64-73
04:24ButlerThomas Cartee misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Tyson Holiman - foul #3 on Tyson Holiman, team foul #564-73
04:24ButlerThomas Cartee makes the 1st free throw65-73
04:24ButlerThomas Cartee makes the 2nd free throw66-73
03:59Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard lays it up and in66-75
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
03:42ButlerClayton Goodman double dribbles66-75
SubsButler
Dennis Smith (PG), Bruce Gapinski (C)
Thomas Cartee, Leon Ottinger
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Andrew Day (PG)
Tyson Holiman
 
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
LineupButler
 PG - Dennis Smith (fresh) 19 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Andrew Dunn (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Clayton Goodman (fresh)
 PF - Gregory Duncan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Bruce Gapinski (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois-Chicago
 PG - Andrew Day (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 4 stl.
 SG - Mike Johnson (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Mitchell (fairly fresh) 12 pts.
 PF - James Lucas (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Ballard (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 
03:21Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas knocks in the runner from the left block set up by John Ballard66-77
03:12ButlerGregory Duncan is by himself and knocks in the jumper in the lane68-77
02:49Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day connects on the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Mike Johnson68-79
02:49ButlerButler calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)68-79
SubsButler
Van Laffoon (SG), Thomas Cancel (SF), Leon Ottinger (PF)
Andrew Dunn, Clayton Goodman, Gregory Duncan
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Rick Casey (PG), Monte Gilder (PF)
Mike Johnson, James Lucas
 
02:35ButlerVan Laffoon misses the fadeaway in the paint68-79
02:34Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard pulls down the rebound68-79
02:07Illinois-ChicagoMichael Mitchell buries a 3pt shot from the left corner68-82
01:57ButlerThomas Cancel clanks a 3 from the left corner68-82
01:56Illinois-ChicagoJohn Ballard gets the rebound68-82
01:37Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day hits a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Mitchell and the foul's on Bruce Gapinski - foul #3 on Bruce Gapinski, team foul #1068-84
SubsButler
Thomas Cartee (PG), Andrew Dunn (SG), Roland Thomas (SF), Gregory Duncan (PF), Jonathon McCracken (C)
Dennis Smith, Van Laffoon, Thomas Cancel, Leon Ottinger, Bruce Gapinski
 
SubsIllinois-Chicago
Mack Lenz (SG), Chang Wen (SF), James Lucas (PF), Kevin Simmons (C)
Rick Casey, Michael Mitchell, Monte Gilder, John Ballard
 
01:37Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day makes the free throw68-85
01:33ButlerJonathon McCracken's pass is intercepted by James Lucas in the backcourt68-85
01:12Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas scores on a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Mack Lenz and the foul's on Andrew Dunn - foul #1 on Andrew Dunn, team foul #1168-87
01:12Illinois-ChicagoJames Lucas makes the free throw68-88
01:10ButlerAndrew Dunn is hacked by Chang Wen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Chang Wen, team foul #668-88
00:56ButlerRoland Thomas misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane68-88
00:55Illinois-ChicagoKevin Simmons gets the rebound68-88
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:34Illinois-ChicagoGregory Duncan steals it from Kevin Simmons68-88
Game PlanButlerButler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois-ChicagoIllinois-Chicago is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:32ButlerRoland Thomas is whistled for traveling in the backcourt68-88
00:10Illinois-ChicagoKevin Simmons knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Mack Lenz68-90
00:04ButlerThomas Cartee hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side68-90
00:02ButlerAndrew Dunn tips it back up and in70-90
00:00Illinois-ChicagoAndrew Day runs out the clock70-90