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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Smith
Final -
8/12/2026
59
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Western Illinois 25 34 59
Maryland 35 32 67
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Music 27 0-2 0-0 2-2 1 7 0 1 1 4 2 2
pfJohn Bickerstaff 29 4-6 1-2 3-4 4 9 0 1 0 2 2 12
sfEdwin Merritt 26 5-10 0-1 0-0 1 5 2 3 2 1 1 10
sgJames Starling 26 3-11 2-8 4-4 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 12
pgJames Niblett 25 3-7 0-2 1-4 0 4 2 3 0 0 5 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgThad Bishop 15 0-0 0-0 3-4 0 1 1 3 1 0 5 3
pfAlton Johnson 15 2-4 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 3 1 1 1 4
cPat Borders 12 2-3 0-0 0-0 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 4
sgMelvin Epps 11 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 0
sgGreg Thompson 10 2-4 1-3 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 5
cWilliam McEvoy 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0
Totals 200 21-50 4-18 13-18 11 37 7 16 7 8 26 59
Percentages   .420 .222 .722                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cTyron Gavin 25 1-3 0-0 8-8 2 8 0 0 1 0 1 10
pfDavid Coggins 31 4-10 0-2 2-5 0 5 2 2 2 2 1 10
sgAleksandar Langowski 23 1-3 0-0 1-1 1 2 0 0 1 0 2 3
sgJoel Bettencourt 24 5-10 0-0 3-8 0 2 3 1 0 0 4 13
pgHerschel Hyman 24 5-9 0-0 5-7 0 1 5 2 1 0 2 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJames Wanner 17 2-4 2-4 0-0 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 6
pgVincent Tyson 14 0-0 0-0 0-2 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 0
cEdward Harrison 14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
sgWerner Morse 12 1-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 3
pfMichael Taulbee 10 2-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 4
pgDaniel Bullock 5 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
sfDuane Zajicek 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 22-44 4-8 19-31 5 24 17 10 8 2 16 67
Percentages   .500 .500 .613                

WIU
25
10-20
1-6
4-6
4
14
1
11
5
3
11
12
5
5
4
6
34
11-30
3-12
9-12
7
23
6
5
2
5
15
12
4
8
0
10
59
21-50
4-18
13-18
11
37
7
16
7
8
26
24
9
13
4
16
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
UM
35
14-23
3-4
4-10
4
10
13
7
4
0
5
14
12
4
0
13
32
8-21
1-4
15-21
1
14
4
3
4
2
11
8
6
3
2
3
67
22-44
4-8
19-31
5
24
17
10
8
2
16
22
18
7
2
16
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Herschel Hyman Maryland
15 Points, 5 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh)
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Herschel Hyman (fresh)
 SG - Joel Bettencourt (fresh)
 SF - Aleksandar Langowski (fresh)
 PF - David Coggins (fresh)
 C - Tyron Gavin (fresh)
 
20:00MarylandTyron Gavin wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
19:32MarylandJoel Bettencourt connects on the jump hook from the right block set up by Herschel Hyman and he's hacked by Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #10-2
19:32MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the free throw0-2
19:32Western IllinoisJohn Music grabs the defensive rebound0-2
19:21Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses badly on a runner in the lane0-2
19:20MarylandTyron Gavin grabs the board0-2
18:54MarylandJames Starling steals it from Herschel Hyman0-2
18:38Western IllinoisJames Starling misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner0-2
18:36MarylandTyron Gavin gets the rebound0-2
18:11MarylandAleksandar Langowski is hacked by John Music - foul #1 on John Music, team foul #20-2
17:53MarylandJohn Bickerstaff blocks the jumper by Aleksandar Langowski0-2
17:52Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff0-2
17:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett is hacked by Joel Bettencourt in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joel Bettencourt, team foul #10-2
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Werner Morse (SF)
Aleksandar Langowski
 
17:39Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on John Bickerstaff, team foul #30-2
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), James Wanner (SG)
Herschel Hyman, Joel Bettencourt
 
17:10MarylandJames Wanner scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Werner Morse0-5
16:55Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a shot from the left side2-5
16:40MarylandJames Wanner drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Vincent Tyson2-8
16:16Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the shot from the free throw line4-8
15:49MarylandWerner Morse comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing4-8
15:48MarylandTyron Gavin snags the offensive board4-8
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fairly fresh)
 C - John Music (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Vincent Tyson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Wanner (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Werner Morse (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - David Coggins (fairly fresh)
 C - Tyron Gavin (tiring) 3 reb.
 
15:20MarylandDavid Coggins misses long on a fadeaway from the left block4-8
15:19Western IllinoisJames Niblett snags the defensive board4-8
15:04Western IllinoisJames Starling comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side4-8
15:02Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to John Bickerstaff4-8
14:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Werner Morse - foul #1 on Werner Morse, team foul #24-8
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG), Joel Bettencourt (SG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), Edward Harrison (C)
Vincent Tyson, James Wanner, Werner Morse, Tyron Gavin
 
14:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 1st free throw4-8
14:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw5-8
14:33MarylandDavid Coggins scores on a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Joel Bettencourt5-10
14:31Western IllinoisJames Niblett throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt5-10
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
James Niblett
 
SubsMaryland 
14:07MarylandDavid Coggins hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner5-10
14:05Western IllinoisMelvin Epps grabs the defensive rebound5-10
13:45Western IllinoisGreg Thompson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner5-10
13:44Western IllinoisPat Borders misses the tip5-10
13:42MarylandDavid Coggins snags the defensive board5-10
13:37MarylandHerschel Hyman comes up short on the shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Alton Johnson - foul #1 on Alton Johnson, team foul #45-10
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Michael Taulbee (C)
David Coggins
 
13:37MarylandHerschel Hyman makes the 1st free throw5-11
13:37MarylandHerschel Hyman misses the 2nd free throw5-11
13:37Western IllinoisPat Borders pulls down the rebound5-11
13:12Western IllinoisAlton Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds5-11
SubsWestern Illinois
John Bickerstaff (PF)
Melvin Epps
 
SubsMaryland
Tyron Gavin (C)
Edward Harrison
 
12:49MarylandHerschel Hyman banks in the layup set up by Joel Bettencourt5-13
12:30Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff connects on the jumper in the lane7-13
12:06MarylandMichael Taulbee is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Michael Taulbee, team foul #37-13
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), James Wanner (SG), Daniel Bullock (SF), David Coggins (PF)
Herschel Hyman, Joel Bettencourt, Aleksandar Langowski, Michael Taulbee
 
11:38Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the right wing10-13
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Vincent Tyson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Wanner (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Daniel Bullock (fresh)
 PF - David Coggins (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Tyron Gavin (tiring) 3 reb.
 
11:09MarylandJames Wanner is called for 5 seconds10-13
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (PF)
John Bickerstaff
 
SubsMaryland
Werner Morse (SF), Edward Harrison (C)
Daniel Bullock, Tyron Gavin
 
10:58Western IllinoisJames Niblett is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #510-13
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Joel Bettencourt (SG)
James Wanner
 
10:31MarylandDavid Coggins drills a jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Vincent Tyson10-15
10:10Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt buries a floater from the baseline12-15
09:46MarylandDavid Coggins is fouled on the floor by William McEvoy - foul #1 on William McEvoy, team foul #612-15
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), Alton Johnson (C)
James Niblett, Edwin Merritt, William McEvoy, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), Michael Taulbee (C)
Vincent Tyson, Werner Morse, David Coggins
 
09:29MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the turnaround in the lane12-15
09:28MarylandMichael Taulbee tips it home12-17
09:14Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses badly on a jumper in the paint but he's fouled by Edward Harrison - foul #1 on Edward Harrison, team foul #412-17
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Pat Borders (C)
James Starling, Melvin Epps
 
SubsMaryland
James Wanner (SG), David Coggins (PF)
Joel Bettencourt, Edward Harrison
 
09:14Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses the 1st free throw12-17
09:14Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 2nd free throw13-17
08:49MarylandHerschel Hyman lays it in on a nice dish by David Coggins and he's hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #1 on Greg Thompson, team foul #713-19
SubsWestern Illinois
John Music (C)
Pat Borders
 
SubsMaryland 
08:49MarylandHerschel Hyman makes the free throw13-20
08:44Western IllinoisThad Bishop's pass is intercepted by Michael Taulbee in the backcourt13-20
08:25MarylandAlton Johnson steps in front of the David Coggins pass13-20
08:15Western IllinoisAlton Johnson is called for 10 seconds13-20
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF)
Alton Johnson
 
SubsMaryland
Tyron Gavin (C)
Michael Taulbee
 
07:47MarylandEdwin Merritt steals it from Herschel Hyman13-20
07:27Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff can't connect on a 3 from the right wing13-20
07:25MarylandThe rebound goes to Tyron Gavin13-20
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fairly fresh)
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Music (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Herschel Hyman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Wanner (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Aleksandar Langowski (fairly fresh)
 PF - David Coggins (tiring) 4 pts.
 C - Tyron Gavin (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
07:03MarylandGreg Thompson is called for the reach on Herschel Hyman - foul #2 on Greg Thompson, team foul #813-20
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Joel Bettencourt (SG), Werner Morse (SF), Edward Harrison (PF)
James Wanner, Aleksandar Langowski, David Coggins
 
07:03MarylandHerschel Hyman makes the 1st free throw13-21
07:03MarylandHerschel Hyman makes the 2nd free throw13-22
06:45Western IllinoisAlton Johnson clanks a 3 from the left wing13-22
06:43Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits the follow up shot15-22
06:24MarylandJoel Bettencourt lays it in on a great pass from Werner Morse15-24
06:19Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is open but comes up short on the jump hook from the left block15-24
06:17Western IllinoisPat Borders tips it back up and in17-24
05:56MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the floater from the right side17-24
05:54Western IllinoisJames Niblett grabs the board17-24
05:48Western IllinoisAlton Johnson buries a fadeaway in the paint19-24
05:23MarylandHerschel Hyman connects on the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Werner Morse19-26
05:08Western IllinoisJames Starling misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line19-26
05:07MarylandJoel Bettencourt gets the rebound19-26
04:45MarylandJoel Bettencourt hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Herschel Hyman19-28
04:20Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the floater from the left wing set up by Edwin Merritt21-28
04:03MarylandTyron Gavin's fadeaway is rejected by Alton Johnson21-28
04:02Western IllinoisPat Borders gets the rebound21-28
03:57Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Joel Bettencourt - foul #2 on Joel Bettencourt, team foul #521-28
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
James Niblett, Edwin Merritt, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), James Wanner (SG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), David Coggins (PF), Michael Taulbee (C)
Herschel Hyman, Joel Bettencourt, Werner Morse, Edward Harrison, Tyron Gavin
 
03:57Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 1st free throw22-28
03:57Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 2nd free throw23-28
03:28MarylandDavid Coggins is hacked by Melvin Epps - foul #1 on Melvin Epps, team foul #923-28
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG)
James Starling
 
SubsMaryland 
03:28MarylandDavid Coggins misses the 1st free throw23-28
03:28Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound23-28
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Vincent Tyson (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - James Wanner (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Aleksandar Langowski (fresh)
 PF - David Coggins (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Michael Taulbee (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:14Western IllinoisAleksandar Langowski steps in front of the Melvin Epps pass23-28
02:56MarylandJohn Music steps in front of the David Coggins pass23-28
02:44Western IllinoisJohn Music is called for 3 seconds23-28
02:19MarylandMichael Taulbee scores on a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by James Wanner23-30
02:17Western IllinoisThad Bishop throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt23-30
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Joel Bettencourt (SG), Tyron Gavin (C)
James Wanner, Michael Taulbee
 
02:02MarylandJohn Music is called for the reach on Vincent Tyson - foul #2 on John Music, team foul #1023-30
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Alton Johnson (SF)
Thad Bishop, Melvin Epps
 
SubsMaryland
Daniel Bullock (SF)
Aleksandar Langowski
 
02:02MarylandVincent Tyson misses the 1st free throw23-30
02:02MarylandVincent Tyson misses the 2nd free throw23-30
02:02Western IllinoisJohn Music grabs the defensive rebound23-30
02:00Western IllinoisVincent Tyson steps in front of the James Niblett pass in the backcourt23-30
01:42MarylandDaniel Bullock scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Joel Bettencourt23-33
01:13Western IllinoisGreg Thompson clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner23-33
01:11MarylandDavid Coggins grabs the board23-33
00:51MarylandThe jump hook by Joel Bettencourt is blocked by John Music23-33
00:50MarylandTyron Gavin pulls down the offensive rebound23-33
00:33MarylandJoel Bettencourt scores on a shot from the left side on a nice dish by Vincent Tyson and the foul's on Greg Thompson - foul #3 on Greg Thompson, team foul #1123-35
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), William McEvoy (C)
James Niblett, Greg Thompson, Alton Johnson, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
James Wanner (PG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), Michael Taulbee (C)
Vincent Tyson, Daniel Bullock, Tyron Gavin
 
00:33MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the free throw23-35
00:33Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy grabs the defensive rebound23-35
00:31Western IllinoisJames Wanner takes the ball from Edwin Merritt in the backcourt23-35
00:15MarylandMichael Taulbee's pass is intercepted by Edwin Merritt23-35
00:12Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt throws it down25-35
00:02MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses badly on a jumper from the left wing25-35
00:00MarylandThe clock runs out25-35
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Herschel Hyman (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Joel Bettencourt (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Aleksandar Langowski (fresh)
 PF - David Coggins (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Tyron Gavin (fresh) 5 reb.
 
20:00Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt inbounds the ball25-35
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
19:43Western IllinoisAleksandar Langowski is called for the reach on Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Aleksandar Langowski, team foul #125-35
19:35Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt's floater is knocked away by David Coggins25-35
19:34MarylandHerschel Hyman snags the defensive board25-35
19:24MarylandTyron Gavin misses short on a floater from the right wing25-35
19:22Western IllinoisJames Niblett gets the rebound25-35
19:20Western IllinoisAleksandar Langowski is called for the reach on Edwin Merritt in the backcourt - foul #2 on Aleksandar Langowski, team foul #225-35
19:06Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane25-35
19:05MarylandAleksandar Langowski grabs the defensive rebound25-35
18:40MarylandJoel Bettencourt hits a shot near the basket set up by Herschel Hyman25-37
18:29Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a fadeaway from the right block27-37
18:24MarylandJoel Bettencourt comes up short on the floater near the basket but he's hacked by James Niblett - foul #2 on James Niblett, team foul #127-37
18:24MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the 1st free throw27-37
18:24MarylandJoel Bettencourt makes the 2nd free throw27-38
18:02Western IllinoisTyron Gavin steps in front of the Edwin Merritt pass27-38
17:33MarylandTyron Gavin connects on the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from David Coggins27-40
17:26Western IllinoisJames Niblett is fouled on the floor by Herschel Hyman - foul #1 on Herschel Hyman, team foul #327-40
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), James Wanner (SG), Werner Morse (SF)
Herschel Hyman, Joel Bettencourt, Aleksandar Langowski
 
17:19Western IllinoisJames Starling connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Thad Bishop30-40
16:53MarylandJames Wanner misses short on a 3 from straight away30-40
16:51Western IllinoisAlton Johnson snags the defensive board30-40
16:38Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses badly on a fadeaway in the paint30-40
16:36Western IllinoisMelvin Epps pulls down the offensive rebound30-40
16:20Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the 3pt attempt from straight away30-40
16:19MarylandJames Wanner grabs the board30-40
16:04MarylandDavid Coggins clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner30-40
16:02Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Pat Borders30-40
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Vincent Tyson (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - James Wanner (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Werner Morse (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 PF - David Coggins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Tyron Gavin (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
15:50Western IllinoisJames Starling misses the 3 pointer from straight away30-40
15:48MarylandWerner Morse snags the defensive board30-40
15:30MarylandWerner Morse is hacked by Pat Borders - foul #1 on Pat Borders, team foul #230-40
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, James Starling, Melvin Epps, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG), Joel Bettencourt (SG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), Edward Harrison (C)
Vincent Tyson, James Wanner, Werner Morse, Tyron Gavin
 
15:09MarylandDavid Coggins is denied on a layup by John Bickerstaff30-40
15:07Western IllinoisJohn Music grabs the defensive rebound30-40
14:51Western IllinoisEdward Harrison is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #2 on Edward Harrison, team foul #430-40
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Michael Taulbee (C)
David Coggins
 
14:41Western IllinoisGreg Thompson drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from James Niblett33-40
14:22MarylandHerschel Hyman misses badly on a floater from the free throw line33-40
14:21Western IllinoisJames Niblett grabs the defensive rebound33-40
13:56Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing33-40
13:54Western IllinoisGreg Thompson hits the follow up shot35-40
13:28MarylandJoel Bettencourt is hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #4 on Greg Thompson, team foul #335-40
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (C)
Greg Thompson, Edwin Merritt, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), James Wanner (SG), Daniel Bullock (SF), David Coggins (PF), Tyron Gavin (C)
Herschel Hyman, Joel Bettencourt, Aleksandar Langowski, Edward Harrison, Michael Taulbee
 
12:59MarylandThad Bishop steals it from Daniel Bullock35-40
12:57Western IllinoisAlton Johnson is called for traveling in the backcourt35-40
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, John Bickerstaff
 
SubsMaryland
Werner Morse (SF)
Daniel Bullock
 
12:41MarylandVincent Tyson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds35-40
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Joel Bettencourt (SG)
James Wanner
 
12:18Western IllinoisPat Borders lays it up and in on a nice dish by James Starling37-40
12:04MarylandDavid Coggins misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Thad Bishop - foul #1 on Thad Bishop, team foul #437-40
SubsWestern Illinois
John Music (C)
James Starling
 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG), Daniel Bullock (SF), Michael Taulbee (C)
Vincent Tyson, Werner Morse, Tyron Gavin
 
12:04MarylandDavid Coggins misses the 1st free throw37-40
12:04MarylandDavid Coggins makes the 2nd free throw37-41
12:02Western IllinoisHerschel Hyman steals it from Thad Bishop in the backcourt37-41
12:00MarylandHerschel Hyman throws it down37-43
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Music (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Herschel Hyman (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Joel Bettencourt (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Daniel Bullock (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - David Coggins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Taulbee (fresh) 4 pts.
 
11:44Western IllinoisJohn Music misses badly on the uncontested runner in the paint but the foul's on Joel Bettencourt - foul #3 on Joel Bettencourt, team foul #537-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF)
Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsMaryland 
11:44Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 1st free throw38-43
11:44Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 2nd free throw39-43
11:25MarylandHerschel Hyman can't finish the layup39-43
11:23Western IllinoisThad Bishop grabs the board39-43
11:12Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is hacked by David Coggins - foul #1 on David Coggins, team foul #639-43
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG)
Thad Bishop, Melvin Epps
 
SubsMaryland
James Wanner (SG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), Edward Harrison (C)
Joel Bettencourt, Daniel Bullock, Michael Taulbee
 
10:52Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner39-43
10:51Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the offensive rebound39-43
10:32Western IllinoisDavid Coggins blocks the short jumper by Edwin Merritt39-43
10:31Western IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to John Bickerstaff39-43
10:22Western IllinoisJames Starling connects on the jumpshot from the right wing set up by James Niblett41-43
09:58MarylandHerschel Hyman's floater is tipped away by Edwin Merritt41-43
09:57Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt snags the defensive board41-43
09:51Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt's pass is intercepted by David Coggins in the backcourt41-43
09:36MarylandDavid Coggins knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Herschel Hyman41-45
09:24Western IllinoisJohn Music misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side41-45
09:23MarylandDavid Coggins pulls down the rebound41-45
08:55MarylandDavid Coggins lays it up and in41-47
08:53Western IllinoisDavid Coggins steals the ball from James Starling in the backcourt41-47
08:32MarylandJames Wanner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away41-47
08:31Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt gets the rebound41-47
08:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away41-47
08:14MarylandThe rebound goes to James Wanner41-47
07:58MarylandHerschel Hyman buries a floater from the left wing41-49
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Music (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Herschel Hyman (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - James Wanner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Aleksandar Langowski (fairly fresh)
 PF - David Coggins (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Edward Harrison (tiring)
 
07:45Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt buries a floater from the left side set up by James Starling43-49
07:28MarylandDavid Coggins's fadeaway is rejected by John Music43-49
07:26Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the board43-49
07:10Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff banks in the layup45-49
06:50MarylandDavid Coggins blows the dunk45-49
06:48Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound45-49
06:42Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side45-49
06:40MarylandThe rebound goes to David Coggins45-49
06:22MarylandAleksandar Langowski misses the shot from the right wing45-49
06:20Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound45-49
06:06Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt banks in the layup47-49
05:42MarylandJohn Music swats the shot by Herschel Hyman47-49
05:40MarylandJames Wanner pulls down the offensive rebound47-49
05:40MarylandMaryland calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)47-49
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Melvin Epps (SF), Alton Johnson (PF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), Joel Bettencourt (SG), Werner Morse (SF), Michael Taulbee (PF), Tyron Gavin (C)
Herschel Hyman, James Wanner, Aleksandar Langowski, David Coggins, Edward Harrison
 
05:24MarylandMichael Taulbee is hacked by Greg Thompson - foul #5 on Greg Thompson, team foul #547-49
SubsWestern Illinois
William McEvoy (C)
Greg Thompson
 
SubsMaryland 
05:06MarylandJoel Bettencourt is hacked by William McEvoy - foul #2 on William McEvoy, team foul #647-49
04:52MarylandWerner Morse scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing47-52
04:38Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the left side47-52
04:37MarylandMichael Taulbee snags the defensive board47-52
04:10MarylandWilliam McEvoy picks off the pass by Joel Bettencourt47-52
03:55Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing47-52
03:54Western IllinoisPat Borders snags the offensive board47-52
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh)
 
LineupMaryland
 PG - Vincent Tyson (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Joel Bettencourt (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Werner Morse (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Michael Taulbee (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Tyron Gavin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:41Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Vincent Tyson - foul #1 on Vincent Tyson, team foul #747-52
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Melvin Epps, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders, William McEvoy
 
SubsMaryland
Daniel Bullock (PG), Duane Zajicek (SF), David Coggins (PF)
Vincent Tyson, Werner Morse, Michael Taulbee
 
03:41Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 1st free throw48-52
03:41Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 2nd free throw49-52
03:17MarylandJoel Bettencourt is hacked by John Bickerstaff - foul #2 on John Bickerstaff, team foul #749-52
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG)
Thad Bishop
 
SubsMaryland 
03:17MarylandJoel Bettencourt makes the 1st free throw49-53
03:17MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the 2nd free throw49-53
03:17Western IllinoisJohn Music gets the rebound49-53
03:05Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Duane Zajicek - foul #1 on Duane Zajicek, team foul #849-53
03:05Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 1st free throw50-53
03:05Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 2nd free throw51-53
02:37MarylandJoel Bettencourt is denied on a layup by John Music51-53
02:35Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Edwin Merritt51-53
02:21Western IllinoisJohn Music comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline51-53
02:20MarylandTyron Gavin pulls down the rebound51-53
02:20MarylandMaryland calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)51-53
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Melvin Epps (SG), Alton Johnson (SF), Pat Borders (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Edwin Merritt, John Music
 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG), Aleksandar Langowski (SF), Michael Taulbee (PF)
Daniel Bullock, Duane Zajicek, David Coggins
 
01:55MarylandHerschel Hyman clanks a shot from the left side but he's fouled by Thad Bishop - foul #2 on Thad Bishop, team foul #851-53
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Melvin Epps, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsMaryland
David Coggins (PF)
Michael Taulbee
 
01:55MarylandHerschel Hyman makes the 1st free throw51-54
01:55MarylandHerschel Hyman misses the 2nd free throw51-54
01:55Western IllinoisJohn Music grabs the defensive rebound51-54
01:38Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a 3 from straight away51-54
01:37MarylandJoel Bettencourt snags the defensive board51-54
01:14MarylandAleksandar Langowski scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Herschel Hyman and the foul's on James Niblett - foul #3 on James Niblett, team foul #951-56
01:14MarylandAleksandar Langowski makes the free throw51-57
00:57Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block51-57
00:55Western IllinoisJohn Music pulls down the offensive rebound51-57
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Tyron Gavin - foul #1 on Tyron Gavin, team foul #951-57
00:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 1st free throw51-57
00:50Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 2nd free throw51-57
00:50MarylandDavid Coggins snags the defensive board51-57
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:48MarylandDavid Coggins is fouled in the backcourt by James Niblett - foul #4 on James Niblett, team foul #1051-57
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG)
Herschel Hyman
 
00:48MarylandDavid Coggins makes the 1st free throw51-58
00:48MarylandDavid Coggins misses the 2nd free throw51-58
00:48Western IllinoisJohn Music snags the defensive board51-58
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:43Western IllinoisJames Starling is fouled on the floor by Joel Bettencourt - foul #4 on Joel Bettencourt, team foul #1051-58
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG)
Vincent Tyson
 
00:43Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 1st free throw52-58
00:43Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 2nd free throw53-58
00:41MarylandJames Niblett is called for the reach on Tyron Gavin in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Niblett, team foul #1153-58
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG)
James Niblett
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG)
Herschel Hyman
 
00:41MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 1st free throw53-59
00:41MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 2nd free throw53-60
00:35Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Edwin Merritt56-60
00:33MarylandJoel Bettencourt is hacked by Thad Bishop in the backcourt - foul #3 on Thad Bishop, team foul #1256-60
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Herschel Hyman (PG)
Vincent Tyson
 
00:33MarylandJoel Bettencourt makes the 1st free throw56-61
00:33MarylandJoel Bettencourt misses the 2nd free throw56-61
00:33Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt grabs the defensive rebound56-61
00:28Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away56-61
00:26Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff tips it home58-61
00:25MarylandTyron Gavin is fouled in the backcourt by Thad Bishop - foul #4 on Thad Bishop, team foul #1358-61
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
James Wanner (SG)
Joel Bettencourt
 
00:25MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 1st free throw58-62
00:25MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 2nd free throw58-63
00:21Western IllinoisThad Bishop is hacked by Herschel Hyman in the backcourt - foul #2 on Herschel Hyman, team foul #1158-63
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
Joel Bettencourt (SG)
James Wanner
 
00:21Western IllinoisThad Bishop misses the 1st free throw58-63
00:21Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the 2nd free throw59-63
00:19MarylandTyron Gavin is hacked by James Starling in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Starling, team foul #1459-63
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsMaryland
James Wanner (SG)
Joel Bettencourt
 
00:19MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 1st free throw59-64
00:19MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 2nd free throw59-65
00:14Western IllinoisJames Starling misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing59-65
00:12MarylandTyron Gavin gets the rebound59-65
00:10MarylandTyron Gavin is fouled in the backcourt by Thad Bishop - foul #5 on Thad Bishop, team foul #1559-65
SubsWestern Illinois
Melvin Epps (PG)
Thad Bishop
 
SubsMaryland
Vincent Tyson (PG), Joel Bettencourt (SG)
Herschel Hyman, James Wanner
 
00:10MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 1st free throw59-66
00:10MarylandTyron Gavin makes the 2nd free throw59-67
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
00:02Western IllinoisJames Starling misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner59-67
00:01MarylandTyron Gavin pulls down the rebound59-67
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanMarylandMaryland is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
00:00MarylandTyron Gavin runs out the clock59-67