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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Phelan
Illinois State Sim AI
Alabama A&M Sim AI
Final -
 7/16/2026
58
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Illinois State 25 33 58
Alabama A&M 33 32 65
65
Illinois State (1-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cThomas Micheals 20 3-6 0-1 0-2 7 10 0 3 0 0 0 6
pfMark Smith 22 5-8 1-1 1-7 2 7 0 2 0 1 1 12
sfBrian Mayers 19 2-5 1-2 1-3 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 6
sgSamuel Gray 22 3-9 2-5 0-0 1 2 0 3 2 0 1 8
pgThomas Wright 26 1-8 1-7 0-0 0 0 8 3 2 0 4 3
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfScott Smith 19 3-7 0-1 2-2 0 3 2 1 0 0 3 8
pfGeorge Thornton 17 3-3 1-1 1-2 1 4 1 0 1 0 2 8
pfRussell Rinker 13 0-2 0-0 0-0 4 7 2 0 0 1 1 0
sfCarl Thomas 13 1-5 0-1 2-2 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4
sgDennis Nash 10 1-4 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 3
cDaryl Nolan 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
sfRay Dearborn 9 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0
Totals 200 22-60 7-21 7-18 16 40 15 14 6 2 22 58
Percentages   .367 .333 .389                

Alabama A&M (3-3)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWilly Shults 21 1-5 0-2 3-3 0 6 1 1 1 2 4 5
pfLester Noland 24 2-4 0-0 2-2 0 4 1 1 0 0 4 6
sfJustin Oliver 16 3-6 0-0 1-2 1 3 2 0 0 0 3 7
sgDonald Shive 25 3-5 3-5 0-2 2 3 1 3 1 0 2 9
pgJohn Schippers 25 4-7 1-2 4-5 1 2 2 2 1 0 1 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgLynn Conyers 18 1-4 0-0 4-6 1 2 4 3 1 0 1 6
cRichard Woodard 17 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 10 0 0 0 1 0 4
sfJohn Hunter 13 3-7 0-1 1-2 2 7 0 2 0 1 0 7
pgSteven Schwarm 13 1-4 1-3 2-2 1 1 2 1 2 0 0 5
pfJoel Bridges 13 0-3 0-0 3-4 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3
pgRichard Viles 8 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
pfJohn Crouch 7 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
Totals 200 20-50 5-15 20-28 12 41 13 16 7 6 15 65
Percentages   .400 .333 .714                

ISU
25
9-28
2-11
5-7
7
18
7
9
2
2
13
14
4
4
0
12
33
13-32
5-10
2-11
9
22
8
5
4
0
9
14
9
2
0
11
58
22-60
7-21
7-18
16
40
15
14
6
2
22
28
13
6
0
23
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
AAMU
33
9-19
0-3
15-22
4
18
4
8
3
1
8
18
9
4
0
18
32
11-31
5-12
5-6
8
23
9
8
4
5
7
10
10
1
3
7
65
20-50
5-15
20-28
12
41
13
16
7
6
15
28
19
5
3
25
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg John Schippers Alabama A&M
13 Points
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (fresh)
 SG - Samuel Gray (fresh)
 SF - Brian Mayers (fresh)
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh)
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - John Schippers (fresh)
 SG - Donald Shive (fresh)
 SF - Justin Oliver (fresh)
 PF - Lester Noland (fresh)
 C - Willy Shults (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateThomas Micheals wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:41Illinois StateSamuel Gray clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing0-0
19:40Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to Justin Oliver0-0
19:20Alabama A&MWilly Shults can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner0-0
19:18Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Brian Mayers0-0
19:02Illinois StateMark Smith is hacked by Lester Noland - foul #1 on Lester Noland, team foul #10-0
18:57Illinois StateThomas Wright misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner0-0
18:56Illinois StateSamuel Gray hits the follow up shot2-0
18:44Alabama A&MLester Noland is alone and drills a jump hook from the right block2-2
18:36Illinois StateThomas Micheals throws a bad pass out of bounds2-2
18:21Alabama A&MWilly Shults's floater is tipped away by Mark Smith2-2
18:20Illinois StateSamuel Gray grabs the defensive rebound2-2
18:02Illinois StateThomas Wright misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away2-2
18:00Alabama A&MWilly Shults grabs the board2-2
17:57Alabama A&MDonald Shive is hacked by Samuel Gray in the backcourt - foul #1 on Samuel Gray, team foul #12-2
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Scott Smith (SF), George Thornton (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
17:47Alabama A&MJohn Schippers clanks a floater in the lane but he's fouled by Dennis Nash - foul #1 on Dennis Nash, team foul #22-2
17:47Alabama A&MJohn Schippers makes the 1st free throw2-3
17:47Alabama A&MJohn Schippers makes the 2nd free throw2-4
17:26Illinois StateDennis Nash connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Scott Smith5-4
17:05Alabama A&MWilly Shults clanks a jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Dennis Nash - foul #2 on Dennis Nash, team foul #35-4
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG)
Dennis Nash
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lynn Conyers (SF), Richard Woodard (PF)
Justin Oliver, Lester Noland
 
17:05Alabama A&MWilly Shults makes the 1st free throw5-5
17:05Alabama A&MWilly Shults makes the 2nd free throw5-6
16:43Illinois StateCarl Thomas hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side5-6
16:41Illinois StateGeorge Thornton gets the offensive rebound5-6
16:28Illinois StateDaryl Nolan misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line5-6
16:27Alabama A&MRichard Woodard grabs the board5-6
16:08Alabama A&MJohn Schippers connects on the open jump hook from close range on a great pass from Lynn Conyers and the foul's on Ray Dearborn - foul #1 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #45-8
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Brian Mayers (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Ray Dearborn, Carl Thomas, Scott Smith, George Thornton, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Hunter (SF), Lester Noland (PF)
Donald Shive, Willy Shults
 
16:08Alabama A&MJohn Schippers makes the free throw5-9
15:48Illinois StateMark Smith buries a fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Thomas Wright7-9
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Samuel Gray (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (fresh)
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - John Schippers (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Lynn Conyers (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - John Hunter (fresh)
 PF - Lester Noland (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Richard Woodard (fresh)
 
15:35Alabama A&MLester Noland throws a bad pass out of bounds7-9
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
Steven Schwarm (SG)
John Schippers
 
15:19Illinois StateBrian Mayers misses short on a floater from just outside the lane7-9
15:18Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to Richard Woodard7-9
15:13Alabama A&MLynn Conyers throws a bad pass out of bounds7-9
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG)
Samuel Gray
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Justin Oliver (SF), Joel Bridges (C)
Lester Noland, Richard Woodard
 
14:56Illinois StateThomas Micheals scores on a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Thomas Wright9-9
14:29Alabama A&MLynn Conyers misses long on an open jumpshot from the free throw line9-9
14:27Illinois StateMark Smith grabs the defensive rebound9-9
14:08Illinois StateCarl Thomas is fouled on the floor by Justin Oliver - foul #1 on Justin Oliver, team foul #29-9
SubsIllinois State
Samuel Gray (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Russell Rinker (PF), George Thornton (C)
Carl Thomas, Brian Mayers, Mark Smith, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Donald Shive (SG), Lester Noland (PF), Richard Woodard (C)
Lynn Conyers, Justin Oliver, John Hunter
 
13:43Illinois StateThomas Wright's pass is off the mark and out of bounds9-9
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Justin Oliver (SF)
Steven Schwarm, Joel Bridges
 
13:28Alabama A&MJustin Oliver misses the floater from the free throw line9-9
13:27Illinois StateThe rebound goes to George Thornton9-9
13:04Illinois StateSamuel Gray misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing9-9
13:03Alabama A&MRichard Woodard grabs the board9-9
12:42Alabama A&MLester Noland hits the front of the rim on the wide open jump hook from close range9-9
12:41Alabama A&MJustin Oliver tips it home9-11
12:17Illinois StateScott Smith makes the shot from close range on a nice dish by Russell Rinker11-11
12:02Alabama A&MRichard Woodard drills a shot from the baseline on a great pass from John Schippers11-13
11:44Illinois StateScott Smith misses the jumper from the right block but the foul's on Donald Shive - foul #1 on Donald Shive, team foul #311-13
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), Mark Smith (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray, Russell Rinker, George Thornton
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lynn Conyers (PG), Steven Schwarm (SG), John Hunter (SF), Joel Bridges (PF), Willy Shults (C)
John Schippers, Donald Shive, Justin Oliver, Lester Noland, Richard Woodard
 
11:44Illinois StateScott Smith makes the 1st free throw12-13
11:44Illinois StateScott Smith makes the 2nd free throw13-13
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ray Dearborn (fresh)
 SG - Carl Thomas (fresh)
 SF - Scott Smith (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Daryl Nolan (fresh)
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - Lynn Conyers (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Steven Schwarm (fresh)
 SF - John Hunter (fresh)
 PF - Joel Bridges (fresh)
 C - Willy Shults (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:35Alabama A&MJohn Hunter can't connect on a jump hook in the lane13-13
11:33Alabama A&MJohn Hunter tips it back up and in13-15
11:16Illinois StateScott Smith loses the ball out of bounds13-15
SubsIllinois State
Brian Mayers (SF)
Scott Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
11:05Alabama A&MJoel Bridges comes up short on the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Mark Smith - foul #1 on Mark Smith, team foul #513-15
11:05Alabama A&MJoel Bridges makes the 1st free throw13-16
11:05Alabama A&MJoel Bridges makes the 2nd free throw13-17
10:47Illinois StateCarl Thomas is denied on a layup by John Hunter13-17
10:46Alabama A&MLynn Conyers snags the defensive board13-17
10:44Alabama A&MLynn Conyers double dribbles in the backcourt13-17
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Thomas Micheals (C)
Carl Thomas, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Donald Shive (SG)
John Hunter
 
10:24Illinois StateThomas Wright's pass is intercepted by Lynn Conyers13-17
10:06Alabama A&MLynn Conyers misses the jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Brian Mayers - foul #1 on Brian Mayers, team foul #613-17
SubsIllinois State
Samuel Gray (SG), Russell Rinker (PF)
Ray Dearborn, Mark Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Lester Noland (PF), John Crouch (C)
Steven Schwarm, Joel Bridges, Willy Shults
 
10:06Alabama A&MLynn Conyers makes the 1st free throw13-18
10:06Alabama A&MLynn Conyers makes the 2nd free throw13-19
09:47Illinois StateBrian Mayers makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Thomas Wright16-19
09:45Alabama A&MLynn Conyers is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Wright - foul #1 on Thomas Wright, team foul #716-19
09:45Alabama A&MLynn Conyers makes the 1st free throw16-20
09:45Alabama A&MLynn Conyers misses the 2nd free throw16-20
09:45Illinois StateRussell Rinker pulls down the rebound16-20
09:24Illinois StateThomas Wright misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner16-20
09:23Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Thomas Micheals16-20
09:08Illinois StateBrian Mayers clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner16-20
09:06Illinois StateThomas Micheals pulls down the offensive rebound16-20
08:54Illinois StateSamuel Gray is called for 3 seconds16-20
SubsIllinois State
Scott Smith (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), George Thornton (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Hunter (SF), Richard Woodard (PF), Willy Shults (C)
Lynn Conyers, Lester Noland, John Crouch
 
08:38Alabama A&MJohn Hunter is by himself and knocks in the jump hook from the left block on a great pass from John Schippers16-22
08:24Illinois StateDaryl Nolan hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane16-22
08:23Alabama A&MJohn Hunter pulls down the rebound16-22
08:21Alabama A&MGeorge Thornton steps in front of the Donald Shive pass in the backcourt16-22
07:59Illinois StateWilly Shults is called for the reach on George Thornton - foul #1 on Willy Shults, team foul #416-22
SubsIllinois State
Ray Dearborn (PG), Samuel Gray (SG)
Carl Thomas, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Steven Schwarm (PG), Justin Oliver (SF), Joel Bridges (C)
John Schippers, Donald Shive, Willy Shults
 
07:45Illinois StateSamuel Gray hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line16-22
07:44Alabama A&MRichard Woodard snags the defensive board16-22
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ray Dearborn (fresh)
 SG - Samuel Gray (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Scott Smith (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Mark Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - George Thornton (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - Steven Schwarm (fresh)
 SG - John Hunter (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Justin Oliver (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Richard Woodard (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Joel Bridges (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:42Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm is fouled in the backcourt by Ray Dearborn - foul #2 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #816-22
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Russell Rinker (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Ray Dearborn, Mark Smith, George Thornton
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Viles (PG)
John Hunter
 
07:42Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm makes the 1st free throw16-23
07:42Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm makes the 2nd free throw16-24
07:26Illinois StateSteven Schwarm picks off the pass by Samuel Gray16-24
07:10Alabama A&MJustin Oliver lays it up and in and he's fouled by Scott Smith - foul #1 on Scott Smith, team foul #916-26
SubsIllinois State
Brian Mayers (SF)
Scott Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lynn Conyers (PG), Lester Noland (PF)
Richard Viles, Richard Woodard
 
07:10Alabama A&MJustin Oliver misses the free throw16-26
07:10Illinois StateRussell Rinker grabs the defensive rebound16-26
06:57Illinois StateThomas Wright is hacked by Justin Oliver - foul #2 on Justin Oliver, team foul #516-26
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), John Crouch (C)
Justin Oliver, Joel Bridges
 
06:36Illinois StateThomas Wright can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away16-26
06:35Illinois StateThomas Micheals tips it back up and in18-26
06:10Alabama A&MJohn Crouch throws a bad pass out of bounds18-26
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG), George Thornton (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Hunter (SF), Willy Shults (C)
Steven Schwarm, John Crouch
 
05:53Illinois StateMark Smith lays it up and in on a great pass from Carl Thomas20-26
05:24Alabama A&MLynn Conyers hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the left block20-26
05:23Illinois StateThe rebound goes to George Thornton20-26
05:07Illinois StateMark Smith travels with the ball20-26
SubsIllinois State
Samuel Gray (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Carl Thomas, George Thornton, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Viles (PG), Donald Shive (SG), Joel Bridges (SF), Richard Woodard (PF)
John Schippers, Lynn Conyers, John Hunter, Lester Noland
 
04:51Alabama A&MJoel Bridges hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Scott Smith - foul #2 on Scott Smith, team foul #1020-26
SubsIllinois State
Brian Mayers (SF), Russell Rinker (PF)
Scott Smith, Mark Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
04:51Alabama A&MJoel Bridges misses the 1st free throw20-26
04:51Alabama A&MJoel Bridges makes the 2nd free throw20-27
04:36Illinois StateSamuel Gray hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane20-27
04:34Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to Richard Woodard20-27
04:18Alabama A&MThe short jumper by Willy Shults is denied by Russell Rinker20-27
04:17Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Brian Mayers20-27
03:54Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses the fadeaway in the lane20-27
03:53Alabama A&MWilly Shults snags the defensive board20-27
03:51Alabama A&MRichard Viles's pass is intercepted by Samuel Gray in the backcourt20-27
03:49Illinois StateSamuel Gray blows the layup20-27
03:47Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to Willy Shults20-27
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (tired) 3 ast.
 SG - Samuel Gray (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - Richard Viles (fresh)
 SG - Donald Shive (fresh)
 SF - Joel Bridges (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Richard Woodard (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Willy Shults (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:41Alabama A&MWilly Shults hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 from straight away20-27
03:40Alabama A&MRichard Woodard grabs the offensive board20-27
03:21Alabama A&MWilly Shults throws a bad pass out of bounds20-27
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Mark Smith (PF), George Thornton (C)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray, Brian Mayers, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Justin Oliver (SF), Lester Noland (PF), John Crouch (C)
Richard Viles, Joel Bridges, Richard Woodard, Willy Shults
 
03:19Illinois StateJohn Schippers picks off the pass by Dennis Nash in the backcourt20-27
03:09Alabama A&MDonald Shive is hacked by Ray Dearborn - foul #3 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #1120-27
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG)
Ray Dearborn
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
03:09Alabama A&MDonald Shive misses the 1st free throw20-27
03:09Alabama A&MDonald Shive misses the 2nd free throw20-27
03:09Illinois StateMark Smith gets the rebound20-27
03:01Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses long on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Justin Oliver - foul #3 on Justin Oliver, team foul #620-27
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lynn Conyers (SG), John Hunter (SF)
Donald Shive, Justin Oliver
 
03:01Illinois StateCarl Thomas makes the 1st free throw21-27
03:01Illinois StateCarl Thomas makes the 2nd free throw22-27
02:40Alabama A&MJohn Hunter misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Dennis Nash - foul #3 on Dennis Nash, team foul #1222-27
SubsIllinois State
Daryl Nolan (C)
Dennis Nash
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
02:40Alabama A&MJohn Hunter makes the 1st free throw22-28
02:40Alabama A&MJohn Hunter misses the 2nd free throw22-28
02:40Illinois StateMark Smith grabs the defensive rebound22-28
02:26Illinois StateLester Noland is called for the reach on Mark Smith - foul #2 on Lester Noland, team foul #722-28
02:26Illinois StateMark Smith misses the 1st free throw22-28
02:26Alabama A&MLester Noland grabs the board22-28
02:24Alabama A&MLynn Conyers is fouled in the backcourt by Carl Thomas - foul #1 on Carl Thomas, team foul #1322-28
02:24Alabama A&MLynn Conyers makes the 1st free throw22-29
02:24Alabama A&MLynn Conyers misses the 2nd free throw22-29
02:24Illinois StateDaryl Nolan grabs the defensive rebound22-29
02:10Illinois StateCarl Thomas knocks in the shot from close range set up by Scott Smith24-29
01:56Alabama A&MJohn Schippers scores on a jumper from the baseline24-31
01:28Illinois StateGeorge Thornton clanks a driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by John Schippers - foul #1 on John Schippers, team foul #824-31
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Russell Rinker (PF)
Carl Thomas, Mark Smith, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Steven Schwarm (PG), Donald Shive (SG), Richard Woodard (PF), Willy Shults (C)
John Schippers, John Hunter, Lester Noland, John Crouch
 
01:28Illinois StateGeorge Thornton makes the 1st free throw25-31
01:28Illinois StateGeorge Thornton misses the 2nd free throw25-31
01:28Alabama A&MDonald Shive grabs the defensive rebound25-31
01:12Alabama A&MLynn Conyers is wide open and dunks the ball set up by Steven Schwarm25-33
01:01Illinois StateThomas Wright comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing25-33
00:59Illinois StateRussell Rinker misses the tip25-33
00:58Alabama A&MWilly Shults grabs the board25-33
00:54Alabama A&MLynn Conyers loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt25-33
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Micheals (C)
George Thornton
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Joel Bridges (C)
Willy Shults
 
00:35Illinois StateScott Smith misses the 3 from the left wing25-33
00:33Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Russell Rinker25-33
00:20Illinois StateThomas Wright's pass is off the mark and out of bounds25-33
SubsIllinois State
Brian Mayers (SF)
Scott Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Lester Noland (PF)
Steven Schwarm, Lynn Conyers
 
00:03Alabama A&MJohn Schippers comes up short on the 3 from the left wing25-33
00:02Alabama A&MDonald Shive snags the offensive board25-33
00:00Alabama A&MThe clock runs out25-33
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Samuel Gray (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Mark Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - John Schippers (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Donald Shive (fresh)
 SF - Lynn Conyers (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Lester Noland (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Willy Shults (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Alabama A&MLynn Conyers inbounds the ball25-33
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:39Alabama A&MThomas Wright picks off the pass by John Schippers25-33
19:29Illinois StateMark Smith misses the lay-in but the foul's on Donald Shive - foul #2 on Donald Shive, team foul #125-33
19:29Illinois StateMark Smith misses the 1st free throw25-33
19:29Illinois StateMark Smith misses the 2nd free throw25-33
19:29Alabama A&MLester Noland grabs the board25-33
19:17Alabama A&MJohn Schippers hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line25-33
19:16Illinois StateThomas Micheals pulls down the rebound25-33
19:01Illinois StateMark Smith misses badly on a shot near the basket but he's fouled by Willy Shults - foul #2 on Willy Shults, team foul #225-33
19:01Illinois StateMark Smith makes the 1st free throw26-33
19:01Illinois StateMark Smith misses the 2nd free throw26-33
19:01Illinois StateThomas Micheals pulls down the offensive rebound26-33
18:45Illinois StateBrian Mayers can't connect on a shot in the paint but he's hacked by Willy Shults - foul #3 on Willy Shults, team foul #326-33
SubsIllinois State
Carl Thomas (SG), Scott Smith (C)
Samuel Gray, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Woodard (C)
Willy Shults
 
18:45Illinois StateBrian Mayers misses the 1st free throw26-33
18:45Illinois StateBrian Mayers misses the 2nd free throw26-33
18:45Alabama A&MRichard Woodard grabs the board26-33
18:23Alabama A&MLynn Conyers misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane26-33
18:21Illinois StateScott Smith grabs the defensive rebound26-33
17:57Illinois StateBrian Mayers drills a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Thomas Wright and he's hacked by Lynn Conyers - foul #1 on Lynn Conyers, team foul #428-33
SubsIllinois State
George Thornton (C)
Mark Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Viles (PG), Steven Schwarm (SG), John Hunter (SF), Joel Bridges (C)
John Schippers, Donald Shive, Lynn Conyers, Lester Noland
 
17:57Illinois StateBrian Mayers makes the free throw29-33
17:36Alabama A&MJohn Hunter makes the driving attempt in the paint29-35
17:22Illinois StateCarl Thomas misses long on a shot from the baseline29-35
17:21Alabama A&MJohn Hunter grabs the defensive rebound29-35
17:19Alabama A&MThomas Wright takes the ball from Steven Schwarm in the backcourt29-35
17:10Illinois StateScott Smith knocks in the shot in the paint31-35
17:08Alabama A&MJohn Hunter's pass is intercepted by Carl Thomas in the backcourt31-35
16:55Illinois StateGeorge Thornton buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Thomas Wright34-35
16:44Alabama A&MJohn Hunter comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away34-35
16:42Alabama A&MRichard Woodard misses the tip34-35
16:41Illinois StateGeorge Thornton snags the defensive board34-35
16:29Illinois StateThomas Wright buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing37-35
16:07Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm misses the wide open 3pt attempt from straight away37-35
16:05Alabama A&MJohn Hunter misses the tip37-35
16:04Illinois StateScott Smith gets the rebound37-35
16:00Illinois StateBrian Mayers loses the dribble to Steven Schwarm37-35
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (tiring) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Carl Thomas (tiring) 4 pts.
 SF - Brian Mayers (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Scott Smith (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - George Thornton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - Richard Viles (fairly fresh)
 SG - Steven Schwarm (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - John Hunter (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Richard Woodard (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Joel Bridges (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
15:39Alabama A&MJohn Hunter loses the ball out of bounds37-35
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Ray Dearborn (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Thomas Wright, Carl Thomas, Brian Mayers, Scott Smith, George Thornton
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Donald Shive (SG), Justin Oliver (SF), Lester Noland (PF), Willy Shults (C)
Richard Viles, Steven Schwarm, John Hunter, Richard Woodard, Joel Bridges
 
15:18Illinois StateDennis Nash clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing37-35
15:17Alabama A&MJohn Schippers gets the rebound37-35
15:11Alabama A&MDonald Shive double dribbles37-35
14:49Illinois StateRay Dearborn comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side37-35
14:48Alabama A&MWilly Shults gets the rebound37-35
14:39Alabama A&MSamuel Gray steps in front of the Donald Shive pass37-35
14:25Illinois StateThe short jumper by Mark Smith is denied by Willy Shults37-35
14:23Illinois StateThomas Micheals tips it home39-35
14:03Alabama A&MDonald Shive comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner39-35
14:01Alabama A&MJohn Schippers tips it but misses39-35
13:59Alabama A&MDonald Shive grabs the offensive board39-35
13:51Alabama A&MJustin Oliver misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing39-35
13:50Illinois StateMark Smith grabs the board39-35
13:27Illinois StateMark Smith misses short on a jump hook from the right block39-35
13:25Illinois StateThomas Micheals grabs the offensive board39-35
13:08Illinois StateMark Smith misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Lester Noland - foul #3 on Lester Noland, team foul #539-35
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), George Thornton (SF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Dennis Nash, Ray Dearborn, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Viles (PG), Steven Schwarm (SG), Lynn Conyers (SF), John Crouch (C)
John Schippers, Donald Shive, Justin Oliver, Willy Shults
 
13:08Illinois StateMark Smith misses the 1st free throw39-35
13:08Illinois StateMark Smith misses the 2nd free throw39-35
13:08Alabama A&MLester Noland snags the defensive board39-35
13:03Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm misses long on a 3 from the right wing39-35
13:02Illinois StateDaryl Nolan grabs the board39-35
12:47Illinois StateRichard Viles steals the ball from Samuel Gray39-35
12:29Alabama A&MLester Noland lays it in on a nice dish by Steven Schwarm39-37
12:14Illinois StateMark Smith knocks in the shot in the paint on a nice dish by George Thornton41-37
12:12Alabama A&MLynn Conyers is fouled in the backcourt by George Thornton - foul #1 on George Thornton, team foul #141-37
SubsIllinois State
Scott Smith (SF), Russell Rinker (PF)
George Thornton, Mark Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Hunter (SF), Richard Woodard (PF), Joel Bridges (C)
Steven Schwarm, Lester Noland, John Crouch
 
12:06Alabama A&MRichard Viles travels with the ball41-37
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Micheals (C)
Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
11:47Illinois StateThe jumper by Thomas Wright is denied by Joel Bridges41-37
11:46Illinois StateRussell Rinker gets the offensive rebound41-37
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (tiring) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Samuel Gray (tiring) 2 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Scott Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh) 5 reb.
 C - Thomas Micheals (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - Richard Viles (fairly fresh)
 SG - Lynn Conyers (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Hunter (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Richard Woodard (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Joel Bridges (fresh) 3 pts.
 
11:41Illinois StateScott Smith misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline41-37
11:40Alabama A&MJohn Hunter gets the rebound41-37
11:25Alabama A&MRussell Rinker is called for the reach on Lynn Conyers - foul #1 on Russell Rinker, team foul #241-37
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Donald Shive (SG)
Richard Viles, John Hunter
 
11:03Alabama A&MDonald Shive misses the wide open 3pt jumper from straight away41-37
11:02Alabama A&MJoel Bridges can't tip it in41-37
11:00Illinois StateScott Smith snags the defensive board41-37
10:56Illinois StateDonald Shive steals it from Thomas Micheals41-37
10:29Alabama A&MJohn Schippers drills a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Lynn Conyers41-39
10:15Illinois StateDennis Nash misses the 3 from the left corner41-39
10:14Illinois StateRay Dearborn snags the offensive board41-39
10:05Illinois StateScott Smith can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side41-39
10:03Illinois StateThomas Micheals grabs the offensive board41-39
09:57Illinois StateDennis Nash comes up short on the floater from the left wing41-39
09:55Illinois StateRussell Rinker grabs the offensive board41-39
09:42Illinois StateRichard Woodard swats the short shot by Russell Rinker41-39
09:41Alabama A&MRichard Woodard gets the rebound41-39
09:39Alabama A&MRay Dearborn is called for the reach on John Schippers in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ray Dearborn, team foul #341-39
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), George Thornton (SF), Mark Smith (PF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Dennis Nash, Ray Dearborn, Scott Smith, Russell Rinker, Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Viles (PG), Steven Schwarm (SG), Justin Oliver (SF), John Hunter (PF), Willy Shults (C)
John Schippers, Donald Shive, Lynn Conyers, Richard Woodard, Joel Bridges
 
09:30Alabama A&MRichard Viles clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner41-39
09:28Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Daryl Nolan41-39
09:23Illinois StateCarl Thomas clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing41-39
09:21Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to John Hunter41-39
09:02Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm is hacked by Thomas Wright - foul #2 on Thomas Wright, team foul #441-39
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lester Noland (PF)
Richard Viles
 
08:50Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Justin Oliver41-42
08:39Illinois StateMark Smith knocks in the turnaround from the left block set up by Thomas Wright43-42
08:11Alabama A&MJohn Hunter clanks a floater from just outside the lane43-42
08:09Illinois StateDaryl Nolan pulls down the rebound43-42
07:47Illinois StateWilly Shults is called for the reach on Mark Smith - foul #4 on Willy Shults, team foul #643-42
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Brian Mayers (SF), Russell Rinker (PF), Scott Smith (C)
Thomas Wright, Carl Thomas, George Thornton, Mark Smith, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Donald Shive (SG), John Crouch (C)
Steven Schwarm, John Hunter, Willy Shults
 
07:31Illinois StateSamuel Gray buries a 3pt shot from the left wing46-42
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nash (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Samuel Gray (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Brian Mayers (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Russell Rinker (fresh) 6 reb.
 C - Scott Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - John Schippers (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Donald Shive (fresh)
 SF - Justin Oliver (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Lester Noland (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - John Crouch (fresh)
 
07:29Alabama A&MJohn Schippers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt46-42
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lynn Conyers (SF), Richard Woodard (PF)
Justin Oliver, Lester Noland
 
07:21Illinois StateScott Smith knocks in the runner from the left block48-42
07:03Alabama A&MDennis Nash is called for the reach on John Schippers - foul #4 on Dennis Nash, team foul #548-42
06:45Alabama A&MJohn Crouch can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner48-42
06:44Alabama A&MLynn Conyers snags the offensive board48-42
06:27Alabama A&MJohn Schippers misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Scott Smith - foul #3 on Scott Smith, team foul #648-42
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Dennis Nash, Russell Rinker, Scott Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lester Noland (PF)
Richard Woodard
 
06:27Alabama A&MJohn Schippers makes the 1st free throw48-43
06:27Alabama A&MJohn Schippers misses the 2nd free throw48-43
06:27Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Thomas Micheals48-43
06:07Illinois StateMark Smith is denied on a layup by John Crouch48-43
06:05Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to John Crouch48-43
06:01Alabama A&MDonald Shive knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Lynn Conyers48-46
05:52Illinois StateThomas Micheals travels with the ball48-46
SubsIllinois State
George Thornton (C)
Thomas Micheals
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Steven Schwarm (SG), Joel Bridges (SF), Willy Shults (C)
Donald Shive, Lynn Conyers, John Crouch
 
05:23Alabama A&MWilly Shults knocks in the floater near the basket and he's fouled by George Thornton - foul #2 on George Thornton, team foul #748-48
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Ray Dearborn (SG), Russell Rinker (PF)
Thomas Wright, Samuel Gray, Mark Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Viles (PG), John Hunter (SF)
John Schippers, Lester Noland
 
05:23Alabama A&MWilly Shults makes the free throw48-49
04:58Illinois StateWilly Shults swats the short shot by Brian Mayers48-49
04:57Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to John Hunter48-49
04:44Alabama A&MJoel Bridges misses the wide open jumper from close range48-49
04:42Alabama A&MSteven Schwarm misses the tip48-49
04:41Alabama A&MJoel Bridges tips it but misses48-49
04:40Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Russell Rinker48-49
04:12Illinois StateGeorge Thornton makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Russell Rinker50-49
04:12Alabama A&MAlabama A&M calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)50-49
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Carl Thomas (SG), Scott Smith (SF), Daryl Nolan (C)
Dennis Nash, Ray Dearborn, Brian Mayers, Russell Rinker
 
SubsAlabama A&M
John Schippers (PG), Donald Shive (SG), Justin Oliver (SF), Lester Noland (PF)
Richard Viles, Steven Schwarm, John Hunter, Joel Bridges
 
03:58Alabama A&MJohn Schippers hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Lester Noland50-52
03:29Illinois StateGeorge Thornton drills a fadeaway from close range set up by Thomas Wright52-52
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Wright (tiring) 3 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Carl Thomas (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Scott Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - George Thornton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Daryl Nolan (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupAlabama A&M
 PG - John Schippers (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Donald Shive (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Justin Oliver (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Lester Noland (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Willy Shults (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf.
 
03:03Alabama A&MJustin Oliver is open and lays it up and in on a great pass from Donald Shive and he's fouled by Thomas Wright - foul #3 on Thomas Wright, team foul #852-54
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nash (PG), Samuel Gray (SG), Mark Smith (PF), Thomas Micheals (C)
Thomas Wright, Carl Thomas, George Thornton, Daryl Nolan
 
SubsAlabama A&M
Richard Woodard (C)
Willy Shults
 
03:03Alabama A&MJustin Oliver makes the free throw52-55
02:43Illinois StateScott Smith misses short on a runner from close range52-55
02:41Illinois StateMark Smith grabs the offensive board52-55
02:36Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses short on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Lester Noland - foul #4 on Lester Noland, team foul #752-55
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
Lynn Conyers (SF)
Justin Oliver
 
02:36Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses the 1st free throw52-55
02:36Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses the 2nd free throw52-55
02:36Alabama A&MRichard Woodard gets the rebound52-55
02:36Alabama A&MAlabama A&M calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)52-55
02:23Alabama A&MRichard Woodard makes the fadeaway in the paint set up by Lynn Conyers52-57
02:23Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)52-57
SubsIllinois State 
SubsAlabama A&M
Justin Oliver (SF), Willy Shults (C)
Lynn Conyers, Richard Woodard
 
02:09Illinois StateThomas Micheals misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line52-57
02:07Alabama A&MWilly Shults snags the defensive board52-57
01:48Alabama A&MDonald Shive hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Willy Shults52-60
01:48Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)52-60
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Wright (PG), Brian Mayers (SF)
Dennis Nash, Scott Smith
 
SubsAlabama A&M 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
01:41Illinois StateMark Smith hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Brian Mayers55-60
01:28Alabama A&MJustin Oliver is open but can't throw it down55-60
01:27Illinois StateThomas Micheals snags the defensive board55-60
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
01:23Illinois StateThomas Wright misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away55-60
01:22Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Mark Smith55-60
01:09Illinois StateWilly Shults steps in front of the Mark Smith pass55-60
00:53Alabama A&MDonald Shive buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Justin Oliver55-63
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
00:49Illinois StateSamuel Gray connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Thomas Wright58-63
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:20Alabama A&MLester Noland misses long on an open driving attempt from close range58-63
00:18Illinois StateMark Smith pulls down the rebound58-63
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:12Illinois StateSamuel Gray misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing58-63
00:10Alabama A&MLester Noland grabs the board58-63
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanAlabama A&MAlabama A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) 
00:08Alabama A&MLester Noland is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Wright - foul #4 on Thomas Wright, team foul #958-63
00:08Alabama A&MLester Noland makes the 1st free throw58-64
00:08Alabama A&MLester Noland makes the 2nd free throw58-65
00:01Illinois StateThomas Micheals comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner58-65
00:00Alabama A&MThe rebound goes to Justin Oliver58-65