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Tennessee yankee301
Northern Illinois University rposborne
Final -
 8/11/2026
79
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Tennessee 45 34 79
Northern Illinois University 41 28 69
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Tennessee (6-20, 3-13)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfAllan Rio 30 5-9 0-0 3-5 3 10 2 2 1 0 3 13
sfCory Hershnowitz 31 4-7 1-1 2-2 3 9 2 0 2 2 2 11
sfDon Espitia 27 4-6 0-0 3-4 1 5 2 1 1 0 3 11
sgMark Elsass 33 7-16 5-10 0-0 0 4 6 4 2 0 0 19
pgJames Horne 33 4-8 0-0 5-6 0 1 4 1 4 0 0 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfDaniel Gilchrist 22 2-4 0-0 2-2 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 6
pgWillie Cole 10 1-2 1-1 0-0 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 3
sfWalter Ahlers 9 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 1
pfAnthony Harvey 5 0-1 0-0 2-2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 27-53 7-12 18-23 9 37 19 12 10 2 11 79
Percentages   .509 .583 .783                

Northern Illinois University (11-15, 6-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJohn Booth 27 2-7 0-1 2-2 5 8 0 0 3 0 2 6
pfBarry Simon 27 6-16 3-8 1-2 1 8 4 2 2 1 3 16
sfSteve Kasper 24 1-3 1-2 3-3 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 6
pgCharles Stewart 27 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 0 3 5 2 0 2 3
sgAlfred Brown 27 8-17 5-13 0-0 0 2 2 3 1 0 4 21
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAnthony Downs 16 1-5 0-0 1-2 4 6 1 1 0 0 0 3
pgKevin Leavitt 13 3-5 2-4 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 8
pgTed Greene 13 0-3 0-3 0-0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0
sfAlex Watterson 12 2-4 0-1 0-2 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 4
sfDavid Mays 10 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 2
sfTerrence Crawford 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 25-65 12-35 7-11 15 35 15 14 10 1 16 69
Percentages   .385 .343 .636                

UT
45
17-30
6-10
5-6
5
16
11
4
4
0
5
20
6
8
4
7
34
10-23
1-2
13-17
4
21
8
8
6
2
6
10
8
2
9
5
79
27-53
7-12
18-23
9
37
19
12
10
2
11
30
14
10
13
12
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
NIU
41
15-31
8-17
3-4
6
14
9
5
2
1
6
10
5
10
4
12
28
10-34
4-18
4-7
9
21
6
9
8
0
10
10
7
10
5
5
69
25-65
12-35
7-11
15
35
15
14
10
1
16
20
12
20
9
17
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Mark Elsass Tennessee
19 Points, 4 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (fresh)
 SG - Mark Elsass (fresh)
 SF - Don Espitia (fresh)
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (fresh)
 C - Allan Rio (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh)
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh)
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh)
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh)
 C - John Booth (fresh)
 
20:00TennesseeAllan Rio wins the tip0-0
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-5) 
19:37TennesseeJames Horne misses the easy layup but the foul's on John Booth - foul #1 on John Booth, team foul #10-0
19:37TennesseeJames Horne makes the 1st free throw1-0
19:37TennesseeJames Horne makes the 2nd free throw2-0
19:19Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is called for a charge against the doubleteam - foul #1 on Alfred Brown, team foul #22-0
19:01TennesseeMark Elsass misses the jumpshot from the left wing2-0
19:00Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown grabs the board2-0
18:55Northern Illinois UniversityDon Espitia steals the ball from Charles Stewart2-0
18:31TennesseeDon Espitia scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Mark Elsass4-0
18:25Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses the shot from the left wing4-0
18:23TennesseeDon Espitia grabs the defensive rebound4-0
18:02TennesseeMark Elsass hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner4-0
18:00TennesseeCory Hershnowitz tips it but misses4-0
17:58Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth gets the rebound4-0
17:54Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown connects on the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Charles Stewart4-2
17:28TennesseeMark Elsass hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing4-2
17:26TennesseeCory Hershnowitz tips it home6-2
17:22Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown misses the 3 from straight away6-2
17:20TennesseeThe rebound goes to Allan Rio6-2
17:01TennesseeAllan Rio hits the finger roll on a great pass from Mark Elsass8-2
16:41Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Charles Stewart8-5
16:12TennesseeMark Elsass drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Don Espitia11-5
16:01Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner11-5
16:00TennesseeCory Hershnowitz pulls down the rebound11-5
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Mark Elsass (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Don Espitia (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Allan Rio (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fairly fresh)
 PF - Barry Simon (fairly fresh)
 C - John Booth (fresh)
 
15:36TennesseeCory Hershnowitz connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Mark Elsass14-5
15:25Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth misses long on a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Allan Rio - foul #1 on Allan Rio, team foul #114-5
SubsTennessee
Willie Cole (PG), Walter Ahlers (SF), Daniel Gilchrist (PF), Anthony Harvey (C)
James Horne, Don Espitia, Cory Hershnowitz, Allan Rio
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Ted Greene (SG), Alex Watterson (SF), Anthony Downs (PF)
Alfred Brown, Charles Stewart, Steve Kasper, Barry Simon
 
15:25Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth makes the 1st free throw14-6
15:25Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth makes the 2nd free throw14-7
15:11TennesseeAnthony Harvey hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side14-7
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson snags the defensive board14-7
15:03Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Cole is called for the reach on Kevin Leavitt - foul #1 on Willie Cole, team foul #214-7
SubsTennessee
James Horne (PG)
Mark Elsass
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
David Mays (C)
John Booth
 
14:42Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane14-7
14:40TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist snags the defensive board14-7
14:19TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side14-7
14:17TennesseeThe offensive rebound goes to Walter Ahlers14-7
13:56TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist drills a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Willie Cole16-7
13:35Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs can't connect on a jump hook from the left block16-7
13:34Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays grabs the offensive rebound16-7
13:20Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner16-7
13:19Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs hits the follow up shot16-9
12:58TennesseeWillie Cole hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by James Horne19-9
12:45Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane19-9
12:44TennesseeAnthony Harvey snags the defensive board19-9
12:15TennesseeDavid Mays is called for the reach on James Horne - foul #1 on David Mays, team foul #319-9
SubsTennessee
Cory Hershnowitz (PG), Mark Elsass (SG), Don Espitia (SF), Allan Rio (C)
James Horne, Willie Cole, Walter Ahlers, Anthony Harvey
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Ted Greene, Alex Watterson, Anthony Downs, David Mays
 
11:59TennesseeMark Elsass makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Allan Rio22-9
LineupTennessee
 PG - Cory Hershnowitz (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 SG - Mark Elsass (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Don Espitia (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Daniel Gilchrist (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Allan Rio (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh)
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh)
 C - John Booth (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:41Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper misses the jumpshot from the free throw line22-9
11:39TennesseeAllan Rio pulls down the rebound22-9
11:14TennesseeAllan Rio's layup is rejected by Barry Simon22-9
11:12Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon gets the rebound22-9
11:06Northern Illinois UniversityMark Elsass steps in front of the Charles Stewart pass22-9
11:03TennesseeMark Elsass hits the finger roll24-9
10:49Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Barry Simon24-12
10:21TennesseeDon Espitia scores on a jumper in the lane set up by Daniel Gilchrist26-12
10:08Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart scores on a 3 from the right corner26-15
09:43TennesseeDon Espitia misses badly on a floater from the free throw line26-15
09:42Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth gets the rebound26-15
09:20Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner26-15
09:18TennesseeCory Hershnowitz pulls down the rebound26-15
09:00TennesseeDon Espitia travels with the ball26-15
SubsTennessee
James Horne (PG)
Daniel Gilchrist
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alex Watterson (SF), Anthony Downs (PF)
Steve Kasper, Barry Simon
 
08:43Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson drills a fadeaway from close range set up by Alfred Brown26-17
08:21TennesseeAllan Rio can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the free throw line26-17
08:19Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs gets the rebound26-17
08:11Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing26-17
08:09Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson tips it back up and in26-19
07:44TennesseeMark Elsass misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing26-19
07:42TennesseeAllan Rio hits the follow up shot28-19
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Mark Elsass (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Don Espitia (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Allan Rio (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Alex Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Anthony Downs (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Booth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:33Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner28-19
07:31Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth hits the follow up shot28-21
07:07TennesseeMark Elsass evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away28-21
07:06TennesseeCory Hershnowitz tips it in30-21
06:49Northern Illinois UniversityMark Elsass steps in front of the Charles Stewart pass30-21
06:46TennesseeJames Horne lays it up and in set up by Mark Elsass32-21
06:31Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line32-21
06:30Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs grabs the offensive rebound32-21
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs misses short on an open fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Cory Hershnowitz - foul #1 on Cory Hershnowitz, team foul #332-21
SubsTennessee
Daniel Gilchrist (PF)
Don Espitia
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Ted Greene (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF)
Alfred Brown, Charles Stewart, Alex Watterson, John Booth
 
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs makes the 1st free throw32-22
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs misses the 2nd free throw32-22
06:11TennesseeAllan Rio grabs the board32-22
05:57TennesseeMark Elsass hits a 3 from straight away set up by James Horne35-22
05:43Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper is hacked by Allan Rio - foul #2 on Allan Rio, team foul #435-22
SubsTennessee 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
David Mays (C)
Anthony Downs
 
05:31Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Barry Simon35-25
05:09TennesseeJames Horne misses badly on a driving attempt in the paint35-25
05:08Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Barry Simon35-25
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt makes the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Steve Kasper35-27
04:36TennesseeTed Greene is called for the reach on Mark Elsass - foul #1 on Ted Greene, team foul #435-27
SubsTennessee
Don Espitia (SF)
Allan Rio
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Anthony Downs (C)
David Mays
 
04:11TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist scores on a shot from the right block37-27
04:02Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing37-30
03:40TennesseeCory Hershnowitz makes the floater from close range on a great pass from Mark Elsass39-30
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (tiring) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Mark Elsass (tiring) 11 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Don Espitia (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Daniel Gilchrist (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Ted Greene (fresh)
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh)
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:24Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Ted Greene39-33
03:18TennesseeTed Greene takes the ball from James Horne39-33
03:06Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses long on a shot from the left side39-33
03:05Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to Anthony Downs39-33
02:55Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon buries a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Ted Greene39-36
02:40TennesseeDon Espitia hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing but the foul's on Barry Simon - foul #1 on Barry Simon, team foul #539-36
SubsTennessee
Allan Rio (C)
Daniel Gilchrist
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Alex Watterson (SF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Ted Greene, Steve Kasper, Anthony Downs
 
02:40TennesseeDon Espitia misses the 1st free throw39-36
02:40TennesseeDon Espitia makes the 2nd free throw40-36
02:20Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner40-36
02:19TennesseeDon Espitia pulls down the rebound40-36
02:14TennesseeCharles Stewart steals it from Mark Elsass out of a doubleteam40-36
02:06Northern Illinois UniversityJames Horne steals it from Barry Simon40-36
02:03TennesseeJames Horne can't finish the layup40-36
02:02Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to John Booth40-36
01:58Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing40-36
01:57TennesseeCory Hershnowitz pulls down the rebound40-36
01:35TennesseeMark Elsass knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner43-36
01:18Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson is hacked by Don Espitia - foul #1 on Don Espitia, team foul #543-36
SubsTennessee
Willie Cole (SG), Walter Ahlers (SF), Daniel Gilchrist (PF)
Mark Elsass, Don Espitia, Cory Hershnowitz
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Steve Kasper (SF), Anthony Downs (PF)
Alex Watterson, Barry Simon
 
01:04Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown evades the doubleteam and hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Anthony Downs43-39
00:50TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist is whistled for a carry43-39
SubsTennessee
Mark Elsass (SG), Cory Hershnowitz (SF)
Willie Cole, Walter Ahlers
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
00:42Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing43-39
00:41TennesseeAllan Rio pulls down the rebound43-39
00:12TennesseeCory Hershnowitz can't connect on a floater from close range but the foul's on Alfred Brown - foul #2 on Alfred Brown, team foul #643-39
SubsTennessee
Don Espitia (SF)
Daniel Gilchrist
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
00:12TennesseeCory Hershnowitz makes the 1st free throw44-39
00:12TennesseeCory Hershnowitz makes the 2nd free throw45-39
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown banks in the layup over the doubleteam45-41
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Mark Elsass (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Don Espitia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Allan Rio (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Booth (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper inbounds the ball45-41
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) 
19:49Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing but he's hacked by Don Espitia - foul #2 on Don Espitia, team foul #145-41
19:49Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper makes the 1st free throw45-42
19:49Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper makes the 2nd free throw45-43
19:49Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper makes the 3rd free throw45-44
19:26TennesseeAllan Rio lays it up and in on a great pass from Cory Hershnowitz and he's hacked by Charles Stewart - foul #1 on Charles Stewart, team foul #147-44
SubsTennessee
Walter Ahlers (SF), Daniel Gilchrist (PF)
Don Espitia, Cory Hershnowitz
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
19:26TennesseeAllan Rio makes the free throw48-44
19:15Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away48-44
19:13TennesseeMark Elsass grabs the board48-44
18:50TennesseeJames Horne hits a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Allan Rio50-44
18:45Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is doubleteamed and loses the dribble to James Horne50-44
18:40TennesseeMark Elsass lays it in set up by James Horne52-44
18:31Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away52-44
18:30Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth tips it but misses52-44
18:29Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper grabs the offensive rebound52-44
18:16Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon connects on the open runner in the lane set up by Alfred Brown out of the doubleteam52-46
17:52TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Barry Simon - foul #2 on Barry Simon, team foul #252-46
SubsTennessee
Cory Hershnowitz (SG), Don Espitia (SF)
Mark Elsass, Walter Ahlers
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
17:52TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist makes the 1st free throw53-46
17:52TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist makes the 2nd free throw54-46
17:43Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner54-46
17:41TennesseeDon Espitia gets the rebound54-46
17:18TennesseeAllan Rio makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Don Espitia56-46
17:00Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away56-46
16:58Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth tips it home56-48
16:52TennesseeJames Horne misses the jumper from the left side but the foul's on John Booth - foul #2 on John Booth, team foul #356-48
SubsTennessee
Mark Elsass (SG)
Daniel Gilchrist
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Ted Greene (SG), Alex Watterson (SF), Anthony Downs (PF), David Mays (C)
Alfred Brown, Charles Stewart, Steve Kasper, Barry Simon, John Booth
 
16:52TennesseeJames Horne makes the 1st free throw57-48
16:52TennesseeJames Horne makes the 2nd free throw58-48
16:30Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt misses long on a 3 from the right wing58-48
16:28TennesseeCory Hershnowitz grabs the board58-48
16:22TennesseeAllan Rio clanks a fadeaway in the lane58-48
16:21TennesseeAllan Rio grabs the offensive rebound58-48
16:05TennesseeDon Espitia misses badly on a jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Alex Watterson - foul #1 on Alex Watterson, team foul #458-48
SubsTennessee
Willie Cole (PG)
James Horne
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
16:05TennesseeDon Espitia makes the 1st free throw59-48
16:05TennesseeDon Espitia makes the 2nd free throw60-48
15:49Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene misses the 3pt shot from the left corner60-48
15:48TennesseeCory Hershnowitz gets the rebound60-48
LineupTennessee
 PG - Willie Cole (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Mark Elsass (fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Don Espitia (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Allan Rio (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Ted Greene (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Alex Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Anthony Downs (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 C - David Mays (fresh)
 
15:27TennesseeDon Espitia can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block60-48
15:25Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt grabs the defensive rebound60-48
15:10Northern Illinois UniversityCory Hershnowitz steals the ball from Anthony Downs60-48
14:49TennesseeWillie Cole's pass is intercepted by David Mays60-48
14:36Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs misses long on a driving attempt in the paint60-48
14:35TennesseeDon Espitia pulls down the rebound60-48
14:13TennesseeDon Espitia scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Willie Cole62-48
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson clanks a floater from close range but he's fouled by Don Espitia - foul #3 on Don Espitia, team foul #262-48
SubsTennessee
James Horne (PG), Daniel Gilchrist (PF)
Willie Cole, Don Espitia
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Ted Greene, Anthony Downs, David Mays
 
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson misses the 1st free throw62-48
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson misses the 2nd free throw62-48
14:05TennesseeAllan Rio pulls down the rebound62-48
13:37TennesseeJohn Booth picks off the pass by Mark Elsass62-48
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon hits a jumper from the left wing and he's fouled by Cory Hershnowitz - foul #2 on Cory Hershnowitz, team foul #362-50
SubsTennessee
Don Espitia (SF)
Allan Rio
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Steve Kasper (SF)
Alex Watterson
 
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses the free throw62-50
13:27TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist grabs the board62-50
12:58TennesseeJames Horne misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block62-50
12:56TennesseeDon Espitia grabs the offensive rebound62-50
12:36TennesseeBarry Simon picks off the pass by Daniel Gilchrist62-50
12:20Northern Illinois UniversityCory Hershnowitz blocks the short jumper by Barry Simon62-50
12:19TennesseeMark Elsass pulls down the rebound62-50
11:56TennesseeMark Elsass works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the runner from the baseline62-50
11:54Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon pulls down the rebound62-50
11:49Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing62-50
11:47TennesseeMark Elsass pulls down the rebound62-50
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Mark Elsass (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Don Espitia (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (tiring) 11 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Daniel Gilchrist (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Booth (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 
11:43Northern Illinois UniversityThe refs have stopped play. Steve Kasper is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's holding his knee. He appears to have just been shaken up and should be able to return.62-50
SubsTennessee
Allan Rio (C)
Daniel Gilchrist
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Terrence Crawford (SF)
Steve Kasper
 
11:26TennesseeJohn Booth steps in front of the Allan Rio pass62-50
11:19Northern Illinois UniversityCory Hershnowitz steps in front of the Barry Simon pass62-50
10:53TennesseeAllan Rio can't connect on a jump hook from the left block62-50
10:51Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Terrence Crawford62-50
10:37Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner62-50
10:35TennesseeThe rebound goes to Cory Hershnowitz62-50
10:27TennesseeMark Elsass shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Cory Hershnowitz65-50
10:12Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon comes up short on the 3 from the right wing65-50
10:10TennesseeMark Elsass gets the rebound65-50
09:51TennesseeMark Elsass loses the dribble to Charles Stewart65-50
09:47Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown lays it in set up by Charles Stewart65-52
09:25TennesseeJohn Booth takes the ball from Allan Rio65-52
09:17Northern Illinois UniversityAllan Rio picks off the pass by Charles Stewart65-52
08:52TennesseeMark Elsass misses the jumper from the right block65-52
08:50Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon grabs the defensive rebound65-52
08:45Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left block65-52
08:44TennesseeThe rebound goes to Allan Rio65-52
08:19TennesseeJames Horne drills a jumper from the baseline set up by Mark Elsass67-52
07:59Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth misses the floater from the free throw line67-52
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to John Booth67-52
07:46Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon knocks in the fadeaway in the paint and the foul's on Allan Rio - foul #3 on Allan Rio, team foul #467-54
SubsTennessee
Willie Cole (SG), Walter Ahlers (SF), Daniel Gilchrist (PF)
Mark Elsass, Don Espitia, Cory Hershnowitz
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Leavitt (PG), Ted Greene (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Anthony Downs (C)
Alfred Brown, Charles Stewart, Terrence Crawford, John Booth
 
07:46Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon makes the free throw67-55
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (tiring) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Cole (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Walter Ahlers (fresh)
 PF - Daniel Gilchrist (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Allan Rio (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Ted Greene (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Barry Simon (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:30TennesseeAllan Rio clanks a driving attempt near the basket but he's hacked by Barry Simon - foul #3 on Barry Simon, team foul #567-55
SubsTennessee 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
David Mays (C)
Barry Simon
 
07:30TennesseeAllan Rio misses the 1st free throw67-55
07:30TennesseeAllan Rio makes the 2nd free throw68-55
07:19Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing68-55
07:17Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs tips it but misses68-55
07:15TennesseeWalter Ahlers snags the defensive board68-55
06:50TennesseeAllan Rio shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on David Mays - foul #2 on David Mays, team foul #668-55
SubsTennessee
Mark Elsass (SG), Cory Hershnowitz (SF)
Willie Cole, Walter Ahlers
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
06:50TennesseeAllan Rio makes the 1st free throw69-55
06:50TennesseeAllan Rio misses the 2nd free throw69-55
06:50Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Steve Kasper69-55
06:29Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by David Mays69-58
06:20TennesseeCory Hershnowitz blows the layup69-58
06:18Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays gets the rebound69-58
05:59Northern Illinois UniversityJames Horne steps in front of the Kevin Leavitt pass69-58
05:55TennesseeJames Horne hits the finger roll71-58
05:44Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Leavitt throws a bad pass out of bounds71-58
SubsTennessee
Don Espitia (SF)
Cory Hershnowitz
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
05:31TennesseeAllan Rio hits a floater from the left wing73-58
05:11Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Mays knocks in the fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Kevin Leavitt73-60
04:52TennesseeMark Elsass is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing73-60
04:51Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Downs grabs the board73-60
04:46Northern Illinois UniversityTed Greene hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away73-60
04:45TennesseeAllan Rio gets the rebound73-60
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) 
04:19TennesseeJames Horne is hacked by Ted Greene - foul #2 on Ted Greene, team foul #773-60
SubsTennessee
Walter Ahlers (SF), Cory Hershnowitz (PF), Anthony Harvey (C)
Don Espitia, Daniel Gilchrist, Allan Rio
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alfred Brown (PG), Charles Stewart (SG), Alex Watterson (SF), Barry Simon (PF), John Booth (C)
Kevin Leavitt, Ted Greene, Steve Kasper, Anthony Downs, David Mays
 
04:19TennesseeJames Horne makes the 1st free throw74-60
04:19TennesseeJames Horne misses the 2nd free throw74-60
04:19Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon gets the rebound74-60
04:08Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon is fouled on the floor by Walter Ahlers - foul #1 on Walter Ahlers, team foul #574-60
SubsTennessee
Allan Rio (C)
Anthony Harvey
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
03:50Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Booth can't finish the layup74-60
03:49TennesseeJames Horne gets the rebound74-60
LineupTennessee
 PG - James Horne (tired) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Mark Elsass (tired) 19 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Walter Ahlers (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Cory Hershnowitz (tiring) 11 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Allan Rio (tiring) 13 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Stewart (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Alex Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 C - John Booth (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 3 stl.
 
03:44TennesseeJames Horne misses short on a jumpshot from the right side74-60
03:42TennesseeAllan Rio grabs the offensive rebound74-60
03:24TennesseeAlfred Brown picks off the pass by Mark Elsass74-60
03:04Northern Illinois UniversityThe jumper by John Booth is denied by Cory Hershnowitz74-60
03:03Northern Illinois UniversityAlex Watterson snags the offensive board74-60
02:58Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown evades the doubleteam and hits a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Barry Simon74-63
02:58TennesseeTennessee calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)74-63
SubsTennessee
Willie Cole (SG), Don Espitia (SF), Daniel Gilchrist (C)
Mark Elsass, Walter Ahlers, Allan Rio
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Steve Kasper (SF)
Alex Watterson
 
02:38TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side74-63
02:37Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown snags the defensive board74-63
02:19Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon clanks a 3 pointer from straight away74-63
02:17TennesseeDaniel Gilchrist grabs the board74-63
01:56TennesseeCory Hershnowitz misses the fadeaway in the lane74-63
01:55Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper grabs the board74-63
01:50Northern Illinois UniversityJames Horne steals the ball from Steve Kasper74-63
01:46TennesseeDon Espitia hits the finger roll on a great pass from James Horne76-63
01:29Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown is called for a charge - foul #3 on Alfred Brown, team foul #876-63
SubsTennessee
Mark Elsass (SG), Walter Ahlers (SF), Anthony Harvey (C)
James Horne, Don Espitia, Cory Hershnowitz
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
01:08TennesseeMark Elsass hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side76-63
01:07TennesseeWillie Cole misses the tip76-63
01:06Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon pulls down the rebound76-63
01:00Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon makes the wide open 3 from the left wing76-66
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-5) 
00:59TennesseeCharles Stewart is called for the reach on Walter Ahlers in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles Stewart, team foul #976-66
00:59TennesseeWalter Ahlers makes the 1st free throw77-66
00:59TennesseeWalter Ahlers misses the 2nd free throw77-66
00:59Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon gets the rebound77-66
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-5) 
00:52Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart is fouled on the floor by Anthony Harvey - foul #1 on Anthony Harvey, team foul #677-66
00:50Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Barry Simon77-69
00:48TennesseeAnthony Harvey is hacked by Alfred Brown in the backcourt - foul #4 on Alfred Brown, team foul #1077-69
SubsTennessee
James Horne (PG), Don Espitia (SF), Cory Hershnowitz (PF)
Willie Cole, Walter Ahlers, Daniel Gilchrist
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
00:48TennesseeAnthony Harvey makes the 1st free throw78-69
00:48TennesseeAnthony Harvey makes the 2nd free throw79-69
00:44Northern Illinois UniversityAlfred Brown can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away79-69
00:43Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to John Booth79-69
00:39Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart is whistled for a carry79-69
SubsTennessee
Willie Cole (PG), Walter Ahlers (SF), Daniel Gilchrist (PF)
James Horne, Don Espitia, Cory Hershnowitz
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
Game PlanTennesseeTennessee is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) 
00:17TennesseeBarry Simon takes the ball from Walter Ahlers79-69
00:12Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range79-69
00:11Northern Illinois UniversitySteve Kasper gets the offensive rebound79-69
00:09Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Stewart can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away79-69
00:08Northern Illinois UniversityBarry Simon misses the tip79-69
00:06TennesseeWalter Ahlers grabs the defensive rebound79-69
00:00TennesseeWillie Cole runs out the clock79-69