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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Eastern Illinois trophaeum
Murray State Sim AI
Final -
 5/31/2026
83
  1 2 F
Eastern Illinois 39 44 83
Murray State 20 35 55
55
Eastern Illinois (27-5, 16-0)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRobert White 15 5-8 0-0 2-4 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 12
cTyrone Hughes 17 3-6 0-0 3-4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 9
sfCarl Brown 18 4-6 0-0 2-2 2 6 2 1 0 0 1 10
sgCharles Kirwin 22 4-5 2-3 0-0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 10
sgRodney Willis 16 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfGary Tate 21 3-7 0-0 1-1 2 4 0 3 1 0 3 7
pgTerry Radel 19 3-6 3-6 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 9
pgRichard Reynolds 19 2-5 0-0 4-5 0 1 3 1 3 1 2 8
sfRoy Zaibel 17 1-1 0-0 1-2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 3
pfBilly Carter 15 1-1 0-0 0-1 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 2
cDonald Pond 11 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
pgNathaniel O'Connell 10 1-3 0-0 4-4 0 1 5 1 1 0 1 6
Totals 200 30-54 6-12 17-23 8 29 15 10 8 1 13 83
Percentages   .556 .500 .739                

Murray State (13-15, 6-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMelvin Babcock 11 2-3 1-1 2-2 0 3 0 1 0 0 3 7
pfJohn Kemp 18 1-2 1-1 0-0 2 6 1 0 0 0 1 3
sfSamuel Uhl 18 3-7 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 6
sgMichael Blanchard 24 4-9 2-4 1-1 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 11
pgDennis Cochran 15 1-4 0-2 0-0 0 0 3 4 3 0 3 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgDavid Sylvia 28 3-7 0-1 0-0 2 4 2 3 0 0 2 6
pfKyle Holt 21 4-9 1-4 0-0 3 5 1 3 1 0 4 9
cFrank Newton 19 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 6 0 2 1 0 0 2
pfGerald Durham 17 1-7 0-3 3-4 1 2 0 2 1 0 2 5
cPaul Reeves 16 0-5 0-1 2-2 1 3 1 0 0 1 2 2
pfEric Leinberger 13 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 21-55 5-17 8-9 13 34 8 21 6 1 20 55
Percentages   .382 .294 .889                

EIU
39
13-27
2-5
11-14
4
17
8
4
3
1
5
16
13
6
2
15
44
17-27
4-7
6-9
4
12
7
6
5
0
8
24
11
6
6
22
83
30-54
6-12
17-23
8
29
15
10
8
1
13
40
24
12
8
37
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
MSU
20
8-27
2-11
2-2
6
19
3
11
2
0
12
6
8
4
2
8
35
13-28
3-6
6-7
7
15
5
10
4
1
8
14
10
12
5
18
55
21-55
5-17
8-9
13
34
8
21
6
1
20
20
18
16
7
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c Robert White Eastern Illinois
12 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Rodney Willis (fresh)
 SG - Charles Kirwin (fresh)
 SF - Carl Brown (fresh)
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (fresh)
 C - Robert White (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Dennis Cochran (fresh)
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh)
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fresh)
 PF - John Kemp (fresh)
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh)
 
20:00Eastern IllinoisRobert White wins the tip0-0
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:58Eastern IllinoisDennis Cochran steals it from Rodney Willis in the backcourt0-0
19:48Murray StateMelvin Babcock is open and scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner0-3
19:24Eastern IllinoisRobert White misses badly on a floater from the left wing0-3
19:23Murray StateMelvin Babcock gets the rebound0-3
19:21Murray StateCharles Kirwin is called for the reach on Melvin Babcock in the backcourt - foul #1 on Charles Kirwin, team foul #10-3
19:08Murray StateA charge is called on Melvin Babcock - foul #1 on Melvin Babcock, team foul #10-3
18:39Eastern IllinoisRobert White lays it in on a great pass from Rodney Willis2-3
18:37Murray StateMichael Blanchard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt2-3
18:09Eastern IllinoisRobert White can't connect on a jumper in the paint2-3
18:07Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown hits the follow up shot4-3
17:53Murray StateMichael Blanchard is open but comes up short on the floater from the left side4-3
17:51Eastern IllinoisRodney Willis gets the rebound4-3
17:22Eastern IllinoisRobert White clanks a jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Melvin Babcock - foul #2 on Melvin Babcock, team foul #24-3
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (PG), Gary Tate (SG), Terry Radel (SF), Roy Zaibel (PF)
Rodney Willis, Charles Kirwin, Carl Brown, Tyrone Hughes
 
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Kyle Holt (SG), Gerald Durham (SF), Frank Newton (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, Michael Blanchard, Samuel Uhl, John Kemp, Melvin Babcock
 
17:22Eastern IllinoisRobert White makes the 1st free throw5-3
17:22Eastern IllinoisRobert White misses the 2nd free throw5-3
17:22Murray StateFrank Newton snags the defensive board5-3
17:20Murray StateGary Tate steals the ball from Kyle Holt in the backcourt5-3
17:18Eastern IllinoisGary Tate can't throw it down5-3
17:16Eastern IllinoisRobert White tips it back up and in7-3
16:55Murray StateGerald Durham blows the layup but the foul's on Gary Tate - foul #1 on Gary Tate, team foul #27-3
SubsEastern Illinois
Billy Carter (C)
Robert White
 
SubsMurray State 
16:55Murray StateGerald Durham makes the 1st free throw7-4
16:55Murray StateGerald Durham makes the 2nd free throw7-5
16:26Eastern IllinoisGary Tate hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint7-5
16:24Murray StatePaul Reeves snags the defensive board7-5
16:07Murray StateBilly Carter takes the ball from Gerald Durham7-5
16:03Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel is hacked by Kyle Holt in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kyle Holt, team foul #37-5
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Charles Kirwin (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Donald Pond (C)
Richard Reynolds, Terry Radel, Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Michael Blanchard (SG), Eric Leinberger (PF)
Gerald Durham, Kyle Holt, Paul Reeves
 
15:34Eastern IllinoisGary Tate travels with the ball7-5
SubsEastern Illinois
Tyrone Hughes (PF)
Gary Tate
 
SubsMurray State
Samuel Uhl (SF)
David Sylvia
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh)
 SG - Charles Kirwin (fairly fresh)
 SF - Carl Brown (tiring) 2 pts.
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (fairly fresh)
 C - Donald Pond (fresh)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Dennis Cochran (tiring)
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fairly fresh)
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fairly fresh)
 PF - Eric Leinberger (fresh)
 C - Frank Newton (fairly fresh)
 
15:27Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses long on a shot near the basket7-5
15:25Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown grabs the defensive rebound7-5
15:06Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes scores on a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Nathaniel O'Connell9-5
14:47Murray StateSamuel Uhl connects on the jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Dennis Cochran9-7
14:26Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown knocks in the floater from the left wing on a great pass from Nathaniel O'Connell11-7
14:16Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner11-7
14:14Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown grabs the defensive rebound11-7
13:51Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Eric Leinberger - foul #1 on Eric Leinberger, team foul #411-7
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (PG), Gary Tate (SG), Terry Radel (SF), Billy Carter (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Charles Kirwin, Carl Brown, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Kyle Holt (SF), John Kemp (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, Samuel Uhl, Eric Leinberger, Frank Newton
 
13:51Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the 1st free throw12-7
13:51Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the 2nd free throw13-7
13:31Murray StateMichael Blanchard comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side13-7
13:29Murray StateJohn Kemp grabs the offensive board13-7
13:23Murray StateDavid Sylvia buries a runner in the paint13-9
13:07Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses badly on the uncontested shot from the free throw line13-9
13:05Murray StateThe rebound goes to John Kemp13-9
12:47Murray StateMichael Blanchard misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing13-9
12:46Murray StateDavid Sylvia can't tip it in13-9
12:45Murray StatePaul Reeves misses the tip13-9
12:43Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel snags the defensive board13-9
12:14Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side13-9
12:12Murray StateJohn Kemp snags the defensive board13-9
12:00Murray StatePaul Reeves blows the layup13-9
11:58Murray StateJohn Kemp gets the offensive rebound13-9
11:41Murray StateKyle Holt connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from David Sylvia13-11
11:18Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing16-11
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Reynolds (fairly fresh)
 SG - Gary Tate (tiring)
 SF - Terry Radel (tiring) 3 pts.
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (tired) 4 pts.
 C - Billy Carter (tiring)
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (tired)
 SF - Kyle Holt (tiring) 2 pts.
 PF - John Kemp (tiring) 4 reb.
 C - Paul Reeves (tiring) 2 reb.
 
11:02Murray StatePaul Reeves comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner16-11
11:00Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds gets the rebound16-11
10:39Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing16-11
10:38Murray StateThe rebound goes to John Kemp16-11
10:19Murray StateDavid Sylvia is fouled on the floor by Terry Radel - foul #1 on Terry Radel, team foul #316-11
SubsEastern Illinois
Rodney Willis (PG), Charles Kirwin (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Roy Zaibel (PF), Robert White (C)
Richard Reynolds, Gary Tate, Terry Radel, Tyrone Hughes, Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), Samuel Uhl (SF), Frank Newton (C)
David Sylvia, Michael Blanchard, Kyle Holt, Paul Reeves
 
09:58Murray StateSamuel Uhl hits a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by John Kemp16-13
09:54Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown double dribbles in the backcourt16-13
09:49Murray StateJohn Kemp is open and scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner16-16
09:28Eastern IllinoisRobert White hits a wide open floater in the paint on a great pass from Carl Brown18-16
09:14Murray StateDennis Cochran throws a bad pass out of bounds18-16
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Donald Pond (C)
Rodney Willis, Robert White
 
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (SG), Eric Leinberger (PF)
Gerald Durham, John Kemp
 
08:48Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block18-16
08:47Murray StateFrank Newton snags the defensive board18-16
08:29Murray StateDennis Cochran clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner18-16
08:27Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown pulls down the rebound18-16
08:04Eastern IllinoisCharles Kirwin drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Nathaniel O'Connell20-16
08:02Murray StateDennis Cochran is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #520-16
SubsEastern Illinois
Rodney Willis (PG), Gary Tate (PF), Robert White (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Roy Zaibel, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), John Kemp (PF)
Dennis Cochran, Eric Leinberger
 
07:42Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown is hacked by Samuel Uhl - foul #1 on Samuel Uhl, team foul #620-16
07:42Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)20-16
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Gerald Durham (PG), Kyle Holt (C)
Samuel Uhl, Frank Newton
 
07:22Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown is wide open and slams it home22-16
07:09Murray StateMichael Blanchard is called for traveling22-16
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (SG), Terry Radel (SF)
Charles Kirwin, Carl Brown
 
SubsMurray State
Eric Leinberger (PF)
John Kemp
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Rodney Willis (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Reynolds (fresh)
 SF - Terry Radel (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Gary Tate (tiring)
 C - Robert White (fresh) 7 pts.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Gerald Durham (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (tiring)
 SF - David Sylvia (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Eric Leinberger (fresh)
 C - Kyle Holt (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:05Eastern IllinoisDavid Sylvia is called for the reach on Richard Reynolds in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Sylvia, team foul #722-16
07:05Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds misses the 1st free throw22-16
07:05Eastern IllinoisRobert White pulls down the offensive rebound22-16
06:47Eastern IllinoisGary Tate drills a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Terry Radel24-16
06:30Murray StateKyle Holt's floater is knocked away by Richard Reynolds24-16
06:29Murray StateGerald Durham tips it but misses24-16
06:27Eastern IllinoisRobert White grabs the defensive rebound24-16
05:58Eastern IllinoisRodney Willis can't connect on a 3 from the right wing24-16
05:56Murray StateKyle Holt snags the defensive board24-16
05:44Murray StateGerald Durham misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away24-16
05:43Murray StateKyle Holt pulls down the offensive rebound24-16
05:25Murray StateGerald Durham comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner24-16
05:24Eastern IllinoisThe rebound goes to Gary Tate24-16
05:06Eastern IllinoisRobert White can't finish the layup24-16
05:05Murray StateThe rebound goes to Gerald Durham24-16
05:03Murray StateDavid Sylvia throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt24-16
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Charles Kirwin (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Roy Zaibel (PF), Donald Pond (C)
Rodney Willis, Richard Reynolds, Terry Radel, Gary Tate, Robert White
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF), John Kemp (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Gerald Durham, Michael Blanchard, Eric Leinberger, Kyle Holt
 
04:40Eastern IllinoisCharles Kirwin makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Nathaniel O'Connell27-16
04:34Murray StateDennis Cochran misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner27-16
04:32Eastern IllinoisDonald Pond gets the rebound27-16
04:30Eastern IllinoisDennis Cochran picks off the pass by Nathaniel O'Connell in the backcourt27-16
04:29Murray StateDennis Cochran banks in the layup27-18
04:27Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell is hacked by Dennis Cochran in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #827-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Billy Carter (PF)
Carl Brown
 
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG)
Dennis Cochran
 
04:27Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell makes the 1st free throw28-18
04:27Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell makes the 2nd free throw29-18
04:09Murray StateJohn Kemp misses badly on a floater from the left side29-18
04:07Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter snags the defensive board29-18
04:05Eastern IllinoisDavid Sylvia is called for the reach on Nathaniel O'Connell in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Sylvia, team foul #929-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Carl Brown (SF), Tyrone Hughes (PF)
Roy Zaibel, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Frank Newton (C)
David Sylvia, Paul Reeves
 
04:05Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell makes the 1st free throw30-18
04:05Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell makes the 2nd free throw31-18
04:03Murray StateMichael Blanchard throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt31-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Rodney Willis (PG)
Nathaniel O'Connell
 
SubsMurray State 
03:49Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing31-18
03:48Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown tips it but misses31-18
03:46Murray StateJohn Kemp pulls down the rebound31-18
03:31Murray StateSamuel Uhl double dribbles31-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Robert White (C)
Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Melvin Babcock (C)
Kyle Holt, John Kemp
 
03:09Eastern IllinoisRodney Willis clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing31-18
03:07Murray StateThe rebound goes to Melvin Babcock31-18
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Rodney Willis (tiring) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Kirwin (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Carl Brown (tired) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (tiring) 4 pts.
 C - Robert White (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Dennis Cochran (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (tired)
 SF - Samuel Uhl (tired) 4 pts.
 PF - Frank Newton (tiring) 2 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
02:43Murray StateSamuel Uhl misses the jumpshot from the left side31-18
02:41Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes grabs the board31-18
02:36Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown is fouled on the floor by Dennis Cochran - foul #3 on Dennis Cochran, team foul #1031-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Roy Zaibel (PF), Donald Pond (C)
Rodney Willis, Tyrone Hughes, Robert White
 
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), John Kemp (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, Michael Blanchard, Frank Newton, Melvin Babcock
 
02:36Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown makes the 1st free throw32-18
02:36Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown makes the 2nd free throw33-18
02:17Murray StateSamuel Uhl is hacked by Carl Brown - foul #1 on Carl Brown, team foul #433-18
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (PG), Terry Radel (SF)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Carl Brown
 
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (SF)
Samuel Uhl
 
02:11Murray StateDavid Sylvia can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side33-18
02:09Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel snags the defensive board33-18
02:05Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds is open and scores on a floater from the left side35-18
01:48Murray StateGerald Durham loses the dribble to Richard Reynolds35-18
01:25Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing35-18
01:23Murray StateThe rebound goes to Paul Reeves35-18
01:00Murray StateKyle Holt hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing35-20
00:56Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel is fouled in the backcourt by John Kemp - foul #1 on John Kemp, team foul #1135-20
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Gary Tate (SF), Billy Carter (C)
Richard Reynolds, Terry Radel, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), Samuel Uhl (SF), Eric Leinberger (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
Gerald Durham, Kyle Holt, John Kemp, Paul Reeves
 
00:56Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel makes the 1st free throw36-20
00:56Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel misses the 2nd free throw36-20
00:56Murray StateEric Leinberger grabs the board36-20
00:37Murray StateDavid Sylvia comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing36-20
00:36Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter pulls down the rebound36-20
00:09Eastern IllinoisGary Tate scores on a driving attempt from close range set up by Nathaniel O'Connell and the foul's on Samuel Uhl - foul #2 on Samuel Uhl, team foul #1238-20
SubsEastern Illinois
Tyrone Hughes (PF)
Roy Zaibel
 
SubsMurray State
Frank Newton (PF)
Eric Leinberger
 
00:09Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)38-20
00:09Eastern IllinoisGary Tate makes the free throw39-20
00:00Murray StateMelvin Babcock is fouled on the floor by Nathaniel O'Connell - foul #1 on Nathaniel O'Connell, team foul #539-20
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Rodney Willis (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Kirwin (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Carl Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Robert White (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh)
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - John Kemp (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
20:00Murray StateSamuel Uhl inbounds the ball39-20
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:34Murray StateMelvin Babcock blows the layup but he's fouled by Robert White - foul #1 on Robert White, team foul #139-20
19:34Murray StateMelvin Babcock makes the 1st free throw39-21
19:34Murray StateMelvin Babcock makes the 2nd free throw39-22
19:16Eastern IllinoisRobert White blows the layup but he's hacked by Melvin Babcock - foul #3 on Melvin Babcock, team foul #139-22
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Frank Newton (C)
Melvin Babcock
 
19:16Eastern IllinoisRobert White makes the 1st free throw40-22
19:16Eastern IllinoisRobert White misses the 2nd free throw40-22
19:16Murray StateFrank Newton grabs the defensive rebound40-22
19:14Murray StateDavid Sylvia is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Kirwin - foul #2 on Charles Kirwin, team foul #240-22
18:58Murray StateMichael Blanchard scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane40-24
18:38Eastern IllinoisCharles Kirwin scores on a jumper from the left side42-24
18:21Murray StateFrank Newton is called for traveling42-24
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (PG), Gary Tate (SG), Terry Radel (SF), Roy Zaibel (PF), Billy Carter (C)
Rodney Willis, Charles Kirwin, Carl Brown, Tyrone Hughes, Robert White
 
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Gerald Durham (SF), Eric Leinberger (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
David Sylvia, Samuel Uhl, John Kemp, Frank Newton
 
17:58Eastern IllinoisPaul Reeves denies the turnaround by Gary Tate42-24
17:57Murray StateKyle Holt grabs the defensive rebound42-24
17:44Murray StateMichael Blanchard knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner42-27
17:17Eastern IllinoisGerald Durham steals it from Gary Tate42-27
16:58Murray StateKyle Holt misses badly on a 3 from straight away42-27
16:56Murray StateEric Leinberger gets the offensive rebound42-27
16:42Murray StatePaul Reeves comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane42-27
16:41Murray StateEric Leinberger pulls down the offensive rebound42-27
16:30Murray StateMichael Blanchard scores on a jumpshot from the right wing and he's fouled by Roy Zaibel - foul #1 on Roy Zaibel, team foul #342-29
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Charles Kirwin (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Tyrone Hughes (PF), Donald Pond (C)
Richard Reynolds, Gary Tate, Terry Radel, Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State
David Sylvia (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF), John Kemp (PF), Frank Newton (C)
Kyle Holt, Gerald Durham, Eric Leinberger, Paul Reeves
 
16:30Murray StateMichael Blanchard makes the free throw42-30
16:06Eastern IllinoisCharles Kirwin makes the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Carl Brown45-30
15:46Murray StateSamuel Uhl is whistled for a carry45-30
SubsEastern Illinois
Rodney Willis (PG), Robert White (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Melvin Babcock (C)
Michael Blanchard, John Kemp
 
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Rodney Willis (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Kirwin (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Carl Brown (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Robert White (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Dennis Cochran (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - David Sylvia (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Frank Newton (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Melvin Babcock (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
15:22Eastern IllinoisRodney Willis's pass is intercepted by Dennis Cochran45-30
15:18Murray StateDavid Sylvia lays it up and in set up by Dennis Cochran45-32
15:15Eastern IllinoisFrank Newton takes the ball from Rodney Willis in the backcourt45-32
14:47Murray StateMelvin Babcock drills a runner in the lane on a great pass from Dennis Cochran45-34
14:25Eastern IllinoisRodney Willis hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Charles Kirwin48-34
14:03Murray StateSamuel Uhl misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing48-34
14:01Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes grabs the board48-34
13:42Eastern IllinoisRobert White is open and buries a runner from the baseline50-34
13:21Murray StateDennis Cochran clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane50-34
13:20Eastern IllinoisCharles Kirwin snags the defensive board50-34
13:00Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses long on a shot from close range50-34
12:59Murray StateDavid Sylvia grabs the board50-34
12:44Murray StateRodney Willis picks off the pass by Dennis Cochran50-34
12:41Eastern IllinoisRodney Willis jams it52-34
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
12:36Murray StateDavid Sylvia misses the floater from the right side52-34
12:35Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown grabs the defensive rebound52-34
12:13Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the jumper from the baseline54-34
12:13Murray StateMurray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)54-34
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (PG), Gary Tate (SG), Terry Radel (SF), Roy Zaibel (PF), Billy Carter (C)
Rodney Willis, Charles Kirwin, Carl Brown, Tyrone Hughes, Robert White
 
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Michael Blanchard (SG), Gerald Durham (SF), John Kemp (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, David Sylvia, Samuel Uhl, Frank Newton, Melvin Babcock
 
12:09Murray StateGerald Durham is fouled in the backcourt by Terry Radel - foul #2 on Terry Radel, team foul #454-34
12:04Murray StateGerald Durham misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner54-34
12:03Eastern IllinoisGary Tate grabs the board54-34
11:48Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel clanks a 3 from the right corner54-34
11:47Murray StateMichael Blanchard snags the defensive board54-34
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Richard Reynolds (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Gary Tate (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Terry Radel (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Roy Zaibel (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Billy Carter (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Kyle Holt (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Gerald Durham (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Kemp (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Paul Reeves (fresh) 3 reb.
 
11:24Murray StateGerald Durham makes the shot from the right side on a nice dish by Kyle Holt54-36
11:07Eastern IllinoisGary Tate hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from the right block54-36
11:05Eastern IllinoisRoy Zaibel tips it back up and in56-36
11:00Murray StateKyle Holt scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Paul Reeves56-39
10:42Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel is hacked by Kyle Holt - foul #2 on Kyle Holt, team foul #256-39
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Charles Kirwin (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Donald Pond (C)
Richard Reynolds, Terry Radel, Roy Zaibel, Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), David Sylvia (SF), Eric Leinberger (PF), Melvin Babcock (C)
Kyle Holt, Gerald Durham, John Kemp, Paul Reeves
 
10:26Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell misses the jumpshot from the free throw line56-39
10:24Eastern IllinoisDonald Pond tips it home58-39
10:10Murray StateNathaniel O'Connell picks off the pass by Eric Leinberger58-39
09:48Eastern IllinoisCharles Kirwin hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner58-39
09:46Eastern IllinoisGary Tate tips it in60-39
09:31Murray StateMichael Blanchard connects on the open 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from David Sylvia60-42
09:11Eastern IllinoisCarl Brown hits a wide open driving attempt from the right block62-42
08:59Murray StateMelvin Babcock can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane62-42
08:58Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell gets the rebound62-42
08:38Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell misses badly on a jumper from the left wing62-42
08:36Murray StateMelvin Babcock pulls down the rebound62-42
08:32Murray StateDavid Sylvia's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt62-42
SubsEastern Illinois
Rodney Willis (PG), Richard Reynolds (SG), Terry Radel (SF), Tyrone Hughes (PF), Robert White (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Charles Kirwin, Carl Brown, Gary Tate, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
Kyle Holt (PG), Samuel Uhl (SF), John Kemp (PF), Paul Reeves (C)
Dennis Cochran, David Sylvia, Eric Leinberger, Melvin Babcock
 
08:11Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes clanks a shot from the baseline but he's fouled by Paul Reeves - foul #1 on Paul Reeves, team foul #362-42
SubsEastern Illinois
Billy Carter (C)
Robert White
 
SubsMurray State 
08:11Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes misses the 1st free throw62-42
08:11Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes makes the 2nd free throw63-42
07:57Murray StateSamuel Uhl misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side63-42
07:55Murray StateSamuel Uhl tips it home63-44
07:33Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes scores on a floater in the paint set up by Terry Radel65-44
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Rodney Willis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Reynolds (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Terry Radel (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Tyrone Hughes (tiring) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Billy Carter (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - Kyle Holt (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 SG - Michael Blanchard (tiring) 11 pts.
 SF - Samuel Uhl (tired) 6 pts.
 PF - John Kemp (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Paul Reeves (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
07:28Murray StateSamuel Uhl hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing65-44
07:26Eastern IllinoisTyrone Hughes gets the rebound65-44
07:04Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter connects on the runner near the basket set up by Richard Reynolds and he's hacked by Paul Reeves - foul #2 on Paul Reeves, team foul #467-44
SubsEastern Illinois
Charles Kirwin (SG), Roy Zaibel (PF)
Richard Reynolds, Tyrone Hughes
 
SubsMurray State
Dennis Cochran (PG), Gerald Durham (SG), David Sylvia (SF), Frank Newton (C)
Kyle Holt, Michael Blanchard, Samuel Uhl, Paul Reeves
 
07:04Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter misses the free throw67-44
07:04Murray StateFrank Newton grabs the board67-44
07:02Murray StateDennis Cochran's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt67-44
SubsEastern Illinois
Robert White (C)
Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State 
06:46Eastern IllinoisRobert White dunks the ball on a great pass from Roy Zaibel69-44
06:43Murray StateCharles Kirwin takes the ball from Frank Newton in the backcourt69-44
06:27Eastern IllinoisGerald Durham is called for the reach on Rodney Willis - foul #1 on Gerald Durham, team foul #569-44
SubsEastern Illinois
Gary Tate (SF)
Terry Radel
 
SubsMurray State
Michael Blanchard (SG), Kyle Holt (SF)
Dennis Cochran, Gerald Durham
 
06:06Eastern IllinoisGary Tate loses the ball out of bounds69-44
SubsEastern Illinois
Richard Reynolds (PG), Terry Radel (SF), Billy Carter (C)
Rodney Willis, Charles Kirwin, Robert White
 
SubsMurray State
Gerald Durham (SF), Eric Leinberger (PF)
Michael Blanchard, John Kemp
 
05:57Murray StateKyle Holt can't finish the layup69-44
05:55Murray StateKyle Holt tips it in69-46
05:31Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds misses the wide open fadeaway jumper from the free throw line69-46
05:29Eastern IllinoisGary Tate grabs the offensive rebound69-46
05:13Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Richard Reynolds, team foul #569-46
SubsEastern Illinois 
SubsMurray State
Paul Reeves (C)
Eric Leinberger
 
04:57Murray StateGerald Durham misses long on a jumpshot from the right side69-46
04:56Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter pulls down the rebound69-46
04:29Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing69-46
04:27Murray StateDavid Sylvia grabs the defensive rebound69-46
04:23Murray StateKyle Holt can't finish the layup69-46
04:22Murray StateFrank Newton tips it back up and in69-48
04:03Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel makes the 3 pointer from the left wing72-48
03:54Murray StateGerald Durham misses short on a driving attempt from close range72-48
03:52Murray StateDavid Sylvia tips it home72-50
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:45Eastern IllinoisKyle Holt is called for the reach on Richard Reynolds in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kyle Holt, team foul #672-50
SubsEastern Illinois
Nathaniel O'Connell (PG), Donald Pond (C)
Terry Radel, Billy Carter
 
SubsMurray State
Eric Leinberger (PF)
Paul Reeves
 
03:22Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds is fouled on the floor by Kyle Holt - foul #4 on Kyle Holt, team foul #772-50
03:22Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds makes the 1st free throw73-50
03:22Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds makes the 2nd free throw74-50
LineupEastern Illinois
 PG - Nathaniel O'Connell (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Richard Reynolds (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Gary Tate (tired) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Roy Zaibel (tiring) 3 pts.
 C - Donald Pond (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMurray State
 PG - David Sylvia (tired) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Kyle Holt (tired) 9 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 SF - Gerald Durham (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Eric Leinberger (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Frank Newton (tired) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:19Murray StateKyle Holt's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt74-50
02:59Eastern IllinoisDonald Pond can't connect on an uncontested floater from the baseline74-50
02:58Murray StateFrank Newton grabs the defensive rebound74-50
02:56Murray StateRichard Reynolds picks off the pass by David Sylvia in the backcourt74-50
02:55Eastern IllinoisNathaniel O'Connell lays it up and in on a nice dish by Richard Reynolds76-50
02:51Murray StateKyle Holt loses the dribble to Richard Reynolds in the backcourt76-50
02:50Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds banks in the layup78-50
02:48Murray StateGerald Durham is hacked by Richard Reynolds in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Reynolds, team foul #678-50
SubsEastern Illinois
Terry Radel (SF)
Roy Zaibel
 
SubsMurray State
Paul Reeves (C)
Frank Newton
 
02:42Murray StateEric Leinberger makes the wide open jumper in the lane78-52
02:24Eastern IllinoisKyle Holt picks off the pass by Terry Radel78-52
02:17Murray StatePaul Reeves misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing78-52
02:15Murray StateThe offensive rebound goes to Kyle Holt78-52
01:57Murray StateGerald Durham can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Gary Tate - foul #2 on Gary Tate, team foul #778-52
SubsEastern Illinois
Roy Zaibel (PF), Billy Carter (C)
Nathaniel O'Connell, Donald Pond
 
SubsMurray State
Frank Newton (PF)
Eric Leinberger
 
01:57Murray StateGerald Durham misses the 1st free throw78-52
01:57Murray StateGerald Durham makes the 2nd free throw78-53
01:32Eastern IllinoisTerry Radel drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Reynolds81-53
01:08Murray StateKyle Holt misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing81-53
01:06Eastern IllinoisBilly Carter gets the rebound81-53
00:37Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds misses long on a shot from the left side but he's fouled by Gerald Durham - foul #2 on Gerald Durham, team foul #881-53
00:37Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds makes the 1st free throw82-53
00:37Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds makes the 2nd free throw83-53
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:30Murray StateGary Tate is called for the reach on Paul Reeves - foul #3 on Gary Tate, team foul #883-53
00:30Murray StatePaul Reeves makes the 1st free throw83-54
00:30Murray StatePaul Reeves makes the 2nd free throw83-55
Game PlanEastern IllinoisEastern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanMurray StateMurray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:00Eastern IllinoisRichard Reynolds runs out the clock83-55