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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Wooden
Final -
7/19/2026
95
  1 2 F
Northern Illinois University 41 54 95
Delaware State 43 44 87
87
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTimothy Poythress 16 0-3 0-0 1-2 0 3 0 3 1 0 5 1
pfDominic Russo 22 0-3 0-2 0-0 3 6 2 0 0 1 2 0
sfVictor Charles 26 5-9 1-2 7-10 3 8 2 1 2 0 0 18
sgEarl Short 25 4-7 0-2 10-10 0 1 4 3 2 0 2 18
pgRichard Johnson 22 6-8 4-6 9-11 0 3 4 3 3 0 1 25
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoseph Carini 18 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 7 1 0 0 4 3 1
pgRicky Spears 15 4-9 3-6 0-3 0 0 3 1 3 0 0 11
pfCurtis Sylvester 14 2-4 0-1 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 4
sgMatthew Jones 13 2-4 2-3 2-3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 8
cRoy Kaler 12 1-3 0-1 0-0 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 2
pfJacob Eastman 11 2-3 0-0 1-2 0 3 2 2 0 0 1 5
sfMatthew Shelton 6 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 27-55 10-24 31-43 9 38 19 17 12 5 15 95
Percentages   .491 .417 .721                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRalph Shedd 25 3-9 1-5 3-4 1 9 0 3 1 0 2 10
pfMatthew Williams 24 8-17 2-8 3-4 5 11 0 1 2 1 3 21
sfTravis Desroches 20 3-6 2-5 1-2 0 1 0 4 1 1 5 9
sgJoe Hamilton 27 2-9 1-4 0-0 0 1 3 2 0 0 5 5
pgJoseph Hurst 21 4-8 3-7 0-0 1 1 2 1 1 0 5 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfEarl Gamboa 25 5-9 0-1 2-2 5 10 2 1 2 0 4 12
sgCurtis Bender 21 2-6 0-2 2-2 2 3 1 3 0 0 5 6
pfLarry Kiernan 19 3-6 0-0 1-1 1 3 0 1 1 0 3 7
pfLarry Eriksen 17 2-4 0-0 2-2 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 6
pfBernard Hughey 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 32-74 9-32 14-17 15 40 10 18 8 3 34 87
Percentages   .432 .281 .824                

NIU
41
14-30
7-16
6-11
6
22
9
10
4
2
5
12
7
3
14
18
54
13-25
3-8
25-32
3
16
10
7
8
3
10
18
15
2
15
15
95
27-55
10-24
31-43
9
38
19
17
12
5
15
30
22
5
29
33
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
DSU
43
16-39
8-21
3-4
8
20
2
7
5
3
11
10
13
4
10
6
44
16-35
1-11
11-13
7
20
8
11
3
0
23
16
6
6
2
25
87
32-74
9-32
14-17
15
40
10
18
8
3
34
26
19
10
12
31
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Richard Johnson Northern Illinois University
25 Points, 3 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fresh)
 SG - Earl Short (fresh)
 SF - Victor Charles (fresh)
 PF - Dominic Russo (fresh)
 C - Timothy Poythress (fresh)
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Joseph Hurst (fresh)
 SG - Joe Hamilton (fresh)
 SF - Travis Desroches (fresh)
 PF - Matthew Williams (fresh)
 C - Ralph Shedd (fresh)
 
20:00Delaware StateMatthew Williams wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:40Delaware StateJoe Hamilton scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Joseph Hurst0-3
19:15Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short misses the 3pt jumper from straight away0-3
19:14Delaware StateThe rebound goes to Matthew Williams0-3
19:09Delaware StateJoseph Hurst hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing0-3
19:08Delaware StateMatthew Williams grabs the offensive board0-3
18:52Delaware StateMatthew Williams clanks a floater from the left block0-3
18:50Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles gets the rebound0-3
18:44Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds0-3
18:21Delaware StateRalph Shedd knocks in the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane0-5
18:16Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Williams takes the ball from Richard Johnson0-5
18:10Delaware StateMatthew Williams banks in the layup0-7
17:57Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress is denied on a layup by Travis Desroches0-7
17:55Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles snags the offensive board0-7
17:46Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson misses badly on the uncontested 3 pointer from the right corner0-7
17:44Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo grabs the offensive rebound0-7
17:26Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles's floater is knocked away by Matthew Williams0-7
17:24Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo snags the offensive board0-7
17:03Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Joe Hamilton - foul #1 on Joe Hamilton, team foul #10-7
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Curtis Bender (PG), Earl Gamboa (SF), Larry Kiernan (PF), Larry Eriksen (C)
Joseph Hurst, Travis Desroches, Matthew Williams, Ralph Shedd
 
17:03Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress misses the 1st free throw0-7
17:03Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress makes the 2nd free throw1-7
16:38Delaware StateJoe Hamilton misses the jumper from the left wing1-7
16:36Delaware StateEarl Gamboa grabs the offensive rebound1-7
16:19Delaware StateEarl Short steals the ball from Curtis Bender1-7
16:06Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the left corner4-7
15:44Delaware StateJoe Hamilton knocks in the jumper from the right wing4-9
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Earl Short (fairly fresh)
 SF - Victor Charles (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Dominic Russo (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Timothy Poythress (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Curtis Bender (fresh)
 SG - Joe Hamilton (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Earl Gamboa (fresh)
 PF - Larry Kiernan (fresh)
 C - Larry Eriksen (fresh)
 
15:23Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles can't finish the layup4-9
15:21Delaware StateEarl Gamboa gets the rebound4-9
15:17Delaware StateCurtis Bender misses long on a 3 from straight away4-9
15:16Delaware StateEarl Gamboa snags the offensive board4-9
14:55Delaware StateLarry Eriksen misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing4-9
14:53Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress snags the defensive board4-9
14:38Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles is by himself and knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Richard Johnson7-9
14:32Delaware StateEarl Gamboa's fadeaway is rejected by Dominic Russo7-9
14:31Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Richard Johnson7-9
14:29Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson double dribbles in the backcourt7-9
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Matthew Jones (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF), Joseph Carini (PF), Roy Kaler (C)
Richard Johnson, Earl Short, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo, Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State
Joseph Hurst (PG), Travis Desroches (SF), Matthew Williams (PF), Ralph Shedd (C)
Curtis Bender, Earl Gamboa, Larry Kiernan, Larry Eriksen
 
14:12Delaware StateRalph Shedd can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away7-9
14:11Delaware StateMatthew Williams tips it home7-11
14:08Northern Illinois UniversityTravis Desroches is called for the reach on Curtis Sylvester in the backcourt - foul #1 on Travis Desroches, team foul #27-11
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Ralph Shedd - foul #1 on Ralph Shedd, team foul #37-11
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses the 1st free throw7-11
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses the 2nd free throw7-11
13:58Delaware StateRalph Shedd gets the rebound7-11
13:39Delaware StateRalph Shedd misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Joseph Carini - foul #1 on Joseph Carini, team foul #17-11
13:39Delaware StateRalph Shedd makes the 1st free throw7-12
13:39Delaware StateRalph Shedd misses the 2nd free throw7-12
13:39Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini gets the rebound7-12
13:24Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Hamilton is called for the reach on Matthew Jones - foul #2 on Joe Hamilton, team foul #47-12
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Curtis Bender (SG)
Joe Hamilton
 
13:08Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears hits a 3pt attempt from straight away10-12
12:46Delaware StateRalph Shedd can't connect on a 3 from the left wing10-12
12:44Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester grabs the board10-12
12:37Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears is fouled on the floor by Matthew Williams - foul #1 on Matthew Williams, team foul #510-12
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Earl Short (SG), Victor Charles (SF)
Matthew Jones, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Earl Gamboa (SF), Larry Kiernan (C)
Travis Desroches, Ralph Shedd
 
12:26Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester misses badly on a 3 from the left wing10-12
12:25Delaware StateCurtis Bender grabs the board10-12
12:19Delaware StateMatthew Williams hits a 3pt shot from the right wing10-15
12:16Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Bender is called for the reach on Earl Short in the backcourt - foul #1 on Curtis Bender, team foul #610-15
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Shelton (PG), Jacob Eastman (PF), Timothy Poythress (C)
Ricky Spears, Curtis Sylvester, Joseph Carini
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Eriksen (C)
Matthew Williams
 
12:01Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman buries a jump hook near the basket12-15
11:42Delaware StateLarry Kiernan scores on a turnaround from close range12-17
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Matthew Shelton (fresh)
 SG - Earl Short (fresh)
 SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jacob Eastman (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Timothy Poythress (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Joseph Hurst (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Curtis Bender (fairly fresh)
 SF - Earl Gamboa (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Larry Kiernan (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Larry Eriksen (fresh)
 
11:27Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing12-17
11:25Delaware StateLarry Kiernan pulls down the rebound12-17
11:20Delaware StateJoseph Hurst connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing12-20
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman is whistled for a carry in the backcourt12-20
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG), Dominic Russo (PF), Joseph Carini (C)
Matthew Shelton, Jacob Eastman, Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State
Travis Desroches (SF), Matthew Williams (PF)
Curtis Bender, Larry Kiernan
 
11:09Delaware StateJoseph Hurst comes up short on the 3 from the left wing12-20
11:07Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short grabs the board12-20
11:05Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Hurst - foul #1 on Joseph Hurst, team foul #712-20
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jacob Eastman (SF)
Victor Charles
 
SubsDelaware State 
11:05Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 1st free throw13-20
11:05Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw14-20
10:50Delaware StateRichard Johnson picks off the pass by Joseph Hurst14-20
10:46Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson hits the finger roll16-20
10:39Delaware StateLarry Eriksen misses long on a jumper from the right side16-20
10:37Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman grabs the board16-20
10:33Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson hits a wide open fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Earl Short18-20
10:14Delaware StateEarl Gamboa hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner18-20
10:13Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini pulls down the rebound18-20
10:11Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Gamboa steals the ball from Jacob Eastman in the backcourt18-20
10:09Delaware StateEarl Gamboa lays it in18-22
10:03Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left wing18-22
10:02Delaware StateMatthew Williams gets the rebound18-22
09:57Delaware StateJoseph Hurst is hacked by Richard Johnson - foul #1 on Richard Johnson, team foul #218-22
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Curtis Sylvester (PF), Roy Kaler (C)
Earl Short, Jacob Eastman, Dominic Russo, Joseph Carini
 
SubsDelaware State
Curtis Bender (SG), Ralph Shedd (C)
Earl Gamboa, Larry Eriksen
 
09:39Delaware StateTravis Desroches's pass is off the mark and out of bounds18-22
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Jones (SG), Timothy Poythress (C)
Richard Johnson, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (PF)
Matthew Williams
 
09:29Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones travels with the ball18-22
09:10Delaware StateTravis Desroches can't connect on a 3 from the left corner18-22
09:08Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress pulls down the rebound18-22
09:03Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left corner18-22
09:01Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles grabs the offensive board18-22
08:54Northern Illinois UniversityTravis Desroches picks off the pass by Ricky Spears18-22
08:38Delaware StateJoseph Hurst makes the 3 pointer from the right wing18-25
08:18Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Ricky Spears21-25
08:09Delaware StateRalph Shedd makes the 3 from the left corner21-28
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing21-28
07:56Delaware StateThe rebound goes to Ralph Shedd21-28
07:51Delaware StateJoseph Hurst misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away21-28
07:49Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress snags the defensive board21-28
07:45Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Victor Charles24-28
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Ricky Spears (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Matthew Jones (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Victor Charles (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Curtis Sylvester (fairly fresh)
 C - Timothy Poythress (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Joseph Hurst (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Curtis Bender (tiring)
 SF - Travis Desroches (tiring)
 PF - Larry Kiernan (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Ralph Shedd (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:24Delaware StateTravis Desroches misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing24-28
07:22Delaware StateJoseph Hurst pulls down the offensive rebound24-28
07:04Delaware StateLarry Kiernan clanks a floater from the left side24-28
07:03Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester grabs the board24-28
06:59Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses badly on the uncontested pull-up jumper from just outside the lane24-28
06:57Delaware StateRalph Shedd gets the rebound24-28
06:34Delaware StateTravis Desroches buries a 3 pointer from the left corner24-31
06:32Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones is fouled in the backcourt by Curtis Bender - foul #2 on Curtis Bender, team foul #824-31
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Earl Short (SG), Jacob Eastman (SF), Dominic Russo (PF), Joseph Carini (C)
Ricky Spears, Victor Charles, Curtis Sylvester, Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State
Earl Gamboa (SG), Matthew Williams (PF), Larry Eriksen (C)
Curtis Bender, Larry Kiernan, Ralph Shedd
 
06:32Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones misses the 1st free throw24-31
06:32Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini grabs the offensive board24-31
06:23Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Eriksen swats the layup by Jacob Eastman24-31
06:22Delaware StateMatthew Williams pulls down the rebound24-31
06:18Delaware StateJoseph Hurst misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing24-31
06:16Delaware StateMatthew Williams tips it home24-33
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman clanks a shot in the lane but he's fouled by Matthew Williams - foul #2 on Matthew Williams, team foul #924-33
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG)
Matthew Jones
 
SubsDelaware State
Ralph Shedd (C)
Matthew Williams
 
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman makes the 1st free throw25-33
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman misses the 2nd free throw25-33
06:10Delaware StateRalph Shedd pulls down the rebound25-33
05:58Delaware StateJoseph Hurst buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Earl Gamboa25-36
05:31Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Jacob Eastman28-36
05:26Delaware StateRalph Shedd is called for traveling28-36
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short is hacked by Travis Desroches in the backcourt - foul #2 on Travis Desroches, team foul #1028-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (SF)
Travis Desroches
 
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 1st free throw29-36
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 2nd free throw30-36
05:02Delaware StateEarl Gamboa is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Earl Gamboa, team foul #1130-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Shelton (SF), Roy Kaler (C)
Jacob Eastman, Dominic Russo
 
SubsDelaware State 
04:40Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Kiernan takes the ball from Roy Kaler30-36
04:18Delaware StateRalph Shedd can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away30-36
04:17Delaware StateEarl Gamboa can't tip it in30-36
04:16Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini grabs the defensive rebound30-36
04:11Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Shelton hits a wide open jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Joseph Carini32-36
03:59Delaware StateRalph Shedd clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away32-36
03:58Delaware StateLarry Kiernan can't tip it in32-36
03:57Northern Illinois UniversityRoy Kaler pulls down the rebound32-36
03:51Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing32-36
03:49Northern Illinois UniversityRoy Kaler tips it in34-36
03:31Delaware StateRalph Shedd's floater is knocked away by Joseph Carini34-36
03:29Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini grabs the defensive rebound34-36
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Earl Short (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Matthew Shelton (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Joseph Carini (fairly fresh) 5 reb.
 C - Roy Kaler (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Joseph Hurst (very tired) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Earl Gamboa (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Larry Kiernan (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Larry Eriksen (fairly fresh)
 C - Ralph Shedd (tired) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Earl Short37-36
03:07Delaware StateEarl Gamboa can't connect on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Earl Short - foul #1 on Earl Short, team foul #337-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Matthew Jones (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Dominic Russo (PF), Timothy Poythress (C)
Richard Johnson, Earl Short, Matthew Shelton, Joseph Carini, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Curtis Bender (PG), Joe Hamilton (SG), Matthew Williams (PF)
Joseph Hurst, Larry Kiernan, Larry Eriksen
 
03:07Delaware StateEarl Gamboa makes the 1st free throw37-37
03:07Delaware StateEarl Gamboa makes the 2nd free throw37-38
02:52Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles's pass is intercepted by Ralph Shedd37-38
02:37Delaware StateMatthew Williams is hacked by Dominic Russo - foul #1 on Dominic Russo, team foul #437-38
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Travis Desroches (SF)
Ralph Shedd
 
02:14Delaware StateCurtis Bender misses the driving attempt from the right block37-38
02:13Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles gets the rebound37-38
02:06Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner37-38
02:05Delaware StateEarl Gamboa grabs the board37-38
01:41Delaware StateJoe Hamilton can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner37-38
01:39Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo grabs the board37-38
01:33Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the jumper near the basket set up by Ricky Spears39-38
01:28Delaware StateCurtis Bender loses the dribble to Ricky Spears39-38
01:24Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones blows the layup39-38
01:22Delaware StateMatthew Williams grabs the board39-38
01:09Delaware StateMatthew Williams knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing39-41
00:50Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress is called for a charge - foul #1 on Timothy Poythress, team foul #539-41
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Shelton (PG), Earl Short (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF), Jacob Eastman (PF), Roy Kaler (C)
Ricky Spears, Matthew Jones, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo, Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State
Ralph Shedd (C)
Travis Desroches
 
00:33Delaware StateMatthew Williams knocks in the fadeaway from the left side39-43
00:08Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester is open and scores on a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Earl Short41-43
00:08Delaware StateDelaware State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)41-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG), Victor Charles (SF), Joseph Carini (PF)
Matthew Shelton, Curtis Sylvester, Jacob Eastman
 
SubsDelaware State
Joseph Hurst (PG), Larry Eriksen (C)
Curtis Bender, Ralph Shedd
 
00:04Delaware StateRoy Kaler steals the ball from Larry Eriksen41-43
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityRoy Kaler can't connect on a halfcourt shot41-43
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Earl Short (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Dominic Russo (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Timothy Poythress (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Joseph Hurst (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joe Hamilton (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Travis Desroches (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Matthew Williams (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Ralph Shedd (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles inbounds the ball41-43
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
19:58Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short is whistled for traveling in the backcourt41-43
19:48Delaware StateTravis Desroches loses the dribble to Timothy Poythress41-43
19:43Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Hurst - foul #2 on Joseph Hurst, team foul #141-43
19:33Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress misses badly on the uncontested turnaround in the paint41-43
19:32Delaware StateMatthew Williams grabs the defensive rebound41-43
19:26Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses long on a floater from the baseline but he's fouled by Timothy Poythress - foul #2 on Timothy Poythress, team foul #141-43
19:26Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses the 1st free throw41-43
19:26Delaware StateMatthew Williams makes the 2nd free throw41-44
19:07Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the floater from the right side set up by Richard Johnson43-44
18:48Delaware StateRichard Johnson steals the ball from Travis Desroches43-44
18:46Northern Illinois UniversityTravis Desroches is called for the reach on Richard Johnson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Travis Desroches, team foul #243-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Earl Gamboa (SF), Larry Kiernan (C)
Travis Desroches, Ralph Shedd
 
18:41Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Timothy Poythress, team foul #243-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Carini (C)
Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State 
18:29Delaware StateJoseph Carini is called for the reach on Joe Hamilton - foul #2 on Joseph Carini, team foul #343-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Roy Kaler (C)
Richard Johnson, Dominic Russo
 
SubsDelaware State
Curtis Bender (PG), Larry Eriksen (C)
Joseph Hurst, Matthew Williams
 
18:24Delaware StateLarry Eriksen's pass is intercepted by Victor Charles43-44
18:20Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short banks in the layup set up by Victor Charles45-44
18:15Delaware StateJoe Hamilton loses the dribble to Ricky Spears45-44
18:10Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears hits the finger roll47-44
17:50Delaware StateLarry Kiernan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds47-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Jones (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF)
Earl Short, Victor Charles
 
SubsDelaware State 
17:47Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini is hacked by Larry Kiernan in the backcourt - foul #1 on Larry Kiernan, team foul #347-44
17:37Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Eriksen is called for the reach on Joseph Carini - foul #1 on Larry Eriksen, team foul #447-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Ralph Shedd (C)
Larry Kiernan
 
17:25Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears is fouled on the floor by Curtis Bender - foul #3 on Curtis Bender, team foul #547-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG)
Matthew Jones
 
SubsDelaware State
Joseph Hurst (PG), Matthew Williams (PF)
Curtis Bender, Larry Eriksen
 
17:07Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester loses the dribble to Earl Gamboa47-44
16:51Delaware StateJoseph Hurst knocks in the floater from just outside the lane set up by Joe Hamilton47-46
16:48Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson is hacked by Joseph Hurst in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joseph Hurst, team foul #647-46
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Jones (SG), Jacob Eastman (SF), Dominic Russo (PF)
Ricky Spears, Joseph Carini, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (SF)
Joseph Hurst
 
16:28Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman drills a shot from the right block on a nice dish by Dominic Russo49-46
16:08Delaware StateMatthew Williams drills a jumper in the lane set up by Joe Hamilton49-48
16:02Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester clanks a jumper from the baseline49-48
16:01Delaware StateRalph Shedd snags the defensive board49-48
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Matthew Jones (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Jacob Eastman (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Dominic Russo (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Curtis Sylvester (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Earl Gamboa (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 SG - Joe Hamilton (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Larry Kiernan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Matthew Williams (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Ralph Shedd (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
15:36Delaware StateMatthew Williams comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner49-48
15:34Delaware StateEarl Gamboa tips it back up and in49-50
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson comes up short on the 3 from the left corner but he's hacked by Earl Gamboa - foul #2 on Earl Gamboa, team foul #749-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Earl Short (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Joseph Carini (PF), Timothy Poythress (C)
Matthew Jones, Jacob Eastman, Dominic Russo, Curtis Sylvester
 
SubsDelaware State
Joseph Hurst (PG), Curtis Bender (SG), Travis Desroches (SF), Larry Eriksen (C)
Earl Gamboa, Joe Hamilton, Larry Kiernan, Ralph Shedd
 
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 1st free throw50-50
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw51-50
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 3rd free throw52-50
14:50Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line52-50
14:49Delaware StateCurtis Bender pulls down the offensive rebound52-50
14:38Delaware StateTravis Desroches hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing52-50
14:37Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson snags the defensive board52-50
14:32Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Williams takes the ball from Earl Short52-50
14:12Delaware StateTravis Desroches drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing52-52
14:09Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Hurst is called for the reach on Victor Charles in the backcourt - foul #4 on Joseph Hurst, team foul #852-52
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Dominic Russo (PF)
Richard Johnson, Joseph Carini
 
SubsDelaware State
Joe Hamilton (SG), Ralph Shedd (C)
Joseph Hurst, Matthew Williams
 
14:09Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 1st free throw53-52
14:09Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 2nd free throw54-52
13:54Delaware StateLarry Eriksen misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Timothy Poythress - foul #4 on Timothy Poythress, team foul #454-52
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Roy Kaler (C)
Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State 
13:54Delaware StateLarry Eriksen makes the 1st free throw54-53
13:54Delaware StateLarry Eriksen makes the 2nd free throw54-54
13:30Northern Illinois UniversityTravis Desroches is called for the reach on Ricky Spears - foul #4 on Travis Desroches, team foul #954-54
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jacob Eastman (PF)
Dominic Russo
 
SubsDelaware State
Earl Gamboa (SF), Matthew Williams (PF)
Travis Desroches, Larry Eriksen
 
13:30Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses the 1st free throw54-54
13:30Delaware StateRalph Shedd gets the rebound54-54
13:08Delaware StateJoe Hamilton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing54-54
13:06Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses the tip54-54
13:04Delaware StateEarl Gamboa tips it in54-56
12:45Northern Illinois UniversityRoy Kaler can't connect on an uncontested jumpshot from the free throw line54-56
12:43Delaware StateEarl Gamboa gets the rebound54-56
12:38Delaware StateJoe Hamilton misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away54-56
12:36Delaware StateMatthew Williams snags the offensive board54-56
12:22Delaware StateCurtis Bender comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line54-56
12:20Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman grabs the defensive rebound54-56
12:14Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short banks in the layup on a nice dish by Ricky Spears56-56
11:48Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing56-56
11:46Delaware StateCurtis Bender tips it back up and in56-58
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Ricky Spears (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Earl Short (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Victor Charles (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Jacob Eastman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Roy Kaler (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Curtis Bender (tiring) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Joe Hamilton (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Earl Gamboa (tiring) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Matthew Williams (tiring) 17 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Ralph Shedd (tiring) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 
11:33Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears misses long on a shot from just outside the lane56-58
11:32Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles tips it back up and in58-58
11:21Delaware StateMatthew Williams double dribbles58-58
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Jones (PG), Matthew Shelton (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF), Dominic Russo (PF), Joseph Carini (C)
Ricky Spears, Earl Short, Victor Charles, Jacob Eastman, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (PF), Larry Eriksen (C)
Matthew Williams, Ralph Shedd
 
10:54Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Dominic Russo61-58
10:29Delaware StateLarry Kiernan drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Larry Eriksen61-60
10:23Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester is open and buries a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Matthew Jones63-60
10:09Delaware StateJoe Hamilton hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane63-60
10:08Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester grabs the defensive rebound63-60
10:03Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones is open but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away63-60
10:02Delaware StateLarry Kiernan grabs the defensive rebound63-60
09:56Delaware StateCurtis Bender misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing63-60
09:55Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini snags the defensive board63-60
09:50Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini is fouled on the floor by Larry Kiernan - foul #2 on Larry Kiernan, team foul #1063-60
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG), Victor Charles (SF)
Matthew Shelton, Curtis Sylvester
 
SubsDelaware State
Matthew Williams (PF), Ralph Shedd (C)
Earl Gamboa, Larry Eriksen
 
09:50Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini makes the 1st free throw64-60
09:50Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini misses the 2nd free throw64-60
09:50Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo gets the offensive rebound64-60
09:41Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Larry Kiernan - foul #3 on Larry Kiernan, team foul #1164-60
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Earl Short (SG)
Matthew Jones
 
SubsDelaware State 
09:41Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles misses the 1st free throw64-60
09:41Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles misses the 2nd free throw64-60
09:41Delaware StateRalph Shedd grabs the board64-60
09:26Delaware StateRalph Shedd is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Ralph Shedd, team foul #1264-60
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Earl Gamboa (SF)
Larry Kiernan
 
09:11Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles banks in the layup on a nice dish by Richard Johnson66-60
08:49Delaware StateRalph Shedd's layup is rejected by Joseph Carini66-60
08:48Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Carini gets the rebound66-60
08:41Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Joe Hamilton - foul #3 on Joe Hamilton, team foul #1366-60
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jacob Eastman (SF)
Victor Charles
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (C)
Ralph Shedd
 
08:41Delaware StateDelaware State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)66-60
08:41Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 1st free throw67-60
08:41Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 2nd free throw68-60
08:30Delaware StateLarry Kiernan drills a jump hook from the right block and he's fouled by Earl Short - foul #2 on Earl Short, team foul #568-62
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Curtis Sylvester (SF), Roy Kaler (C)
Dominic Russo, Joseph Carini
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Eriksen (C)
Earl Gamboa
 
08:30Delaware StateLarry Kiernan makes the free throw68-63
08:16Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the right corner68-63
08:15Delaware StateJoe Hamilton pulls down the rebound68-63
08:13Delaware StateCurtis Bender's pass is intercepted by Richard Johnson in the backcourt68-63
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short is hacked by Curtis Bender - foul #4 on Curtis Bender, team foul #1468-63
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Victor Charles (SF), Timothy Poythress (C)
Jacob Eastman, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Joseph Hurst (PG), Travis Desroches (SF)
Curtis Bender, Larry Kiernan
 
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 1st free throw69-63
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 2nd free throw70-63
07:40Delaware StateMatthew Williams comes up short on the 3 from the right wing70-63
07:38Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles snags the defensive board70-63
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fresh) 18 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Earl Short (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - Curtis Sylvester (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Timothy Poythress (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Joseph Hurst (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Joe Hamilton (tired) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Travis Desroches (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf.
 PF - Matthew Williams (tiring) 17 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Larry Eriksen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:33Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles clanks a fadeaway from the left block70-63
07:31Northern Illinois UniversityCurtis Sylvester grabs the offensive board70-63
07:26Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress can't connect on a floater from the right side70-63
07:25Delaware StateMatthew Williams grabs the board70-63
07:20Delaware StateTravis Desroches loses the dribble to Victor Charles70-63
07:05Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short misses the jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Joe Hamilton - foul #4 on Joe Hamilton, team foul #1570-63
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Joseph Carini (PF)
Richard Johnson, Curtis Sylvester
 
SubsDelaware State
Ralph Shedd (C)
Larry Eriksen
 
07:05Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 1st free throw71-63
07:05Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 2nd free throw72-63
06:45Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away72-63
06:43Delaware StateRalph Shedd gets the offensive rebound72-63
06:21Delaware StateRicky Spears steals the ball from Ralph Shedd72-63
06:19Northern Illinois UniversityTimothy Poythress is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #5 on Timothy Poythress, team foul #672-63
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Matthew Jones (SG), Jacob Eastman (SF), Dominic Russo (PF)
Earl Short, Victor Charles, Timothy Poythress
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (PF)
Matthew Williams
 
06:00Delaware StateJoseph Carini blocks the jumper by Joe Hamilton72-63
05:59Northern Illinois UniversityJacob Eastman grabs the board72-63
05:57Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Hurst takes the ball from Matthew Jones in the backcourt72-63
05:55Delaware StateJoe Hamilton can't finish the layup72-63
05:53Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Dominic Russo72-63
05:49Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears connects on the open 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Jacob Eastman75-63
05:20Delaware StateTravis Desroches connects on the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Joseph Hurst75-66
05:05Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner75-66
05:04Delaware StateTravis Desroches snags the defensive board75-66
04:44Delaware StateTravis Desroches is hacked by Jacob Eastman - foul #1 on Jacob Eastman, team foul #775-66
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG), Matthew Shelton (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Curtis Sylvester (PF), Roy Kaler (C)
Ricky Spears, Matthew Jones, Jacob Eastman, Dominic Russo, Joseph Carini
 
SubsDelaware State
Earl Gamboa (SG), Matthew Williams (PF), Larry Eriksen (C)
Joe Hamilton, Larry Kiernan, Ralph Shedd
 
04:44Delaware StateTravis Desroches makes the 1st free throw75-67
04:44Delaware StateTravis Desroches misses the 2nd free throw75-67
04:44Northern Illinois UniversityRoy Kaler grabs the defensive rebound75-67
04:22Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles blows the dunk but he's hacked by Joseph Hurst - foul #5 on Joseph Hurst, team foul #1675-67
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Curtis Bender (SG)
Joseph Hurst
 
04:22Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 1st free throw76-67
04:22Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 2nd free throw77-67
04:06Delaware StateMatthew Williams clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing77-67
04:04Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles grabs the board77-67
03:59Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles drills a shot from close range on a great pass from Richard Johnson79-67
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
03:50Delaware StateLarry Eriksen knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Curtis Bender79-69
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:42Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Shelton misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner79-69
03:40Delaware StateLarry Eriksen gets the rebound79-69
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Richard Johnson (fresh) 18 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Matthew Shelton (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Curtis Sylvester (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Roy Kaler (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupDelaware State
 PG - Earl Gamboa (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 SG - Curtis Bender (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Travis Desroches (tiring) 9 pts. 4 pf.
 PF - Matthew Williams (tiring) 17 pts. 11 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Larry Eriksen (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:35Delaware StateCurtis Bender is hacked by Matthew Shelton - foul #1 on Matthew Shelton, team foul #879-69
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Earl Short (SG)
Matthew Shelton
 
SubsDelaware State 
03:35Delaware StateCurtis Bender makes the 1st free throw79-70
03:35Delaware StateCurtis Bender makes the 2nd free throw79-71
03:33Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson is hacked by Travis Desroches in the backcourt - foul #5 on Travis Desroches, team foul #1779-71
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Joe Hamilton (SG)
Travis Desroches
 
03:33Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 1st free throw80-71
03:33Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw81-71
03:13Delaware StateCurtis Bender drills a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Earl Gamboa81-73
03:10Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson is fouled in the backcourt by Curtis Bender - foul #5 on Curtis Bender, team foul #1881-73
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jacob Eastman (SF), Dominic Russo (PF), Joseph Carini (C)
Victor Charles, Curtis Sylvester, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Kiernan (SF), Ralph Shedd (C)
Curtis Bender, Larry Eriksen
 
03:10Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 1st free throw82-73
03:10Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw83-73
02:52Delaware StateEarl Short steals the ball from Joe Hamilton83-73
02:48Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short hits the finger roll85-73
02:48Delaware StateDelaware State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)85-73
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Victor Charles (SF)
Jacob Eastman
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Eriksen (C)
Ralph Shedd
 
02:31Delaware StateJoseph Carini denies the turnaround by Larry Kiernan85-73
02:29Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Richard Johnson85-73
02:23Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Matthew Williams - foul #3 on Matthew Williams, team foul #1985-73
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Ralph Shedd (C)
Matthew Williams
 
02:23Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson misses the 1st free throw85-73
02:23Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson misses the 2nd free throw85-73
02:23Delaware StateThe rebound goes to Ralph Shedd85-73
02:06Delaware StateEarl Gamboa hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint85-73
02:04Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo grabs the board85-73
01:57Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner85-73
01:55Delaware StateEarl Gamboa snags the defensive board85-73
01:51Delaware StateRalph Shedd hits the finger roll85-75
01:29Northern Illinois UniversityRichard Johnson drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Earl Short88-75
01:16Delaware StateLarry Eriksen knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Joe Hamilton88-77
01:14Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short is whistled for a carry in the backcourt88-77
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Matthew Jones (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF), Roy Kaler (C)
Richard Johnson, Earl Short, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo
 
SubsDelaware State 
01:04Delaware StateEarl Gamboa knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing88-79
01:04Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)88-79
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG), Earl Short (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Dominic Russo (PF)
Ricky Spears, Matthew Jones, Curtis Sylvester, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Matthew Williams (PF)
Larry Eriksen
 
00:50Northern Illinois UniversityDominic Russo misses short on an open fadeaway near the basket88-79
00:48Delaware StateEarl Gamboa gets the rebound88-79
00:48Delaware StateDelaware State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining)88-79
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:41Delaware StateMatthew Williams misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing88-79
00:40Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles grabs the defensive rebound88-79
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:39Northern Illinois UniversityJoe Hamilton is called for the reach on Victor Charles in the backcourt - foul #5 on Joe Hamilton, team foul #2088-79
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsDelaware State
Bernard Hughey (SG)
Joe Hamilton
 
00:39Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles misses the 1st free throw88-79
00:39Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 2nd free throw89-79
00:32Delaware StateMatthew Williams connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane89-81
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Gamboa is called for the reach on Victor Charles in the backcourt - foul #3 on Earl Gamboa, team foul #2189-81
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 1st free throw90-81
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Charles makes the 2nd free throw91-81
00:23Delaware StateMatthew Williams can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Dominic Russo - foul #2 on Dominic Russo, team foul #991-81
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Matthew Jones (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF), Roy Kaler (C)
Richard Johnson, Earl Short, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Eriksen (PF)
Bernard Hughey
 
00:23Delaware StateMatthew Williams makes the 1st free throw91-82
00:23Delaware StateMatthew Williams makes the 2nd free throw91-83
00:22Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Gamboa is called for the reach on Matthew Jones in the backcourt - foul #4 on Earl Gamboa, team foul #2291-83
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Earl Short (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Dominic Russo (PF)
Ricky Spears, Curtis Sylvester, Roy Kaler
 
SubsDelaware State
Bernard Hughey (SG)
Larry Eriksen
 
00:22Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones makes the 1st free throw92-83
00:22Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Jones makes the 2nd free throw93-83
00:16Delaware StateEarl Gamboa hits a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Bernard Hughey93-85
00:16Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)93-85
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Richard Johnson (PG)
Matthew Jones
 
SubsDelaware State 
00:14Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short is fouled in the backcourt by Bernard Hughey - foul #1 on Bernard Hughey, team foul #2393-85
00:14Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 1st free throw94-85
00:14Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Short makes the 2nd free throw95-85
00:08Delaware StateRalph Shedd hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Joseph Carini - foul #3 on Joseph Carini, team foul #1095-85
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ricky Spears (PG), Matthew Jones (SG), Curtis Sylvester (SF), Roy Kaler (C)
Richard Johnson, Earl Short, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo
 
SubsDelaware State
Larry Eriksen (C)
Bernard Hughey
 
00:08Delaware StateRalph Shedd makes the 1st free throw95-86
00:08Delaware StateRalph Shedd makes the 2nd free throw95-87
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanDelaware StateDelaware State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityRicky Spears runs out the clock95-87