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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Smith
Western Illinois Sim AI
Valparaiso Sim AI
Final -
 9/1/2026
65
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 30 35 65
Valparaiso 26 34 60
60
Western Illinois (14-13, 9-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Music 27 5-10 0-0 5-5 5 10 0 3 2 1 1 15
pfJohn Bickerstaff 29 3-7 0-1 3-3 4 12 0 1 0 3 1 9
sfEdwin Merritt 24 2-7 0-3 2-2 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 6
sgJames Starling 27 1-4 1-3 0-0 1 2 1 1 0 0 3 3
pgJames Niblett 27 4-10 1-3 2-5 0 1 2 2 2 0 3 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfAlton Johnson 18 2-5 0-1 3-4 2 6 1 1 3 0 3 7
pgThad Bishop 14 3-4 0-0 0-0 1 2 2 0 0 0 3 6
cPat Borders 14 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 0 1 0 1 4
sgGreg Thompson 12 1-6 1-5 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 3
cWilliam McEvoy 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
sgMelvin Epps 4 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1
Totals 200 23-57 3-16 16-21 14 38 9 12 8 4 17 65
Percentages   .404 .188 .762                

Valparaiso (12-15, 7-9)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRobert Holland 27 1-4 0-1 2-2 0 7 1 3 0 1 0 4
pfJohn Roberts 20 4-8 1-4 3-4 4 6 0 1 1 0 2 12
sfLynn Sweat 25 5-11 2-5 1-1 0 1 0 3 2 1 2 13
sgHoward Black 29 3-8 1-4 1-1 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 8
pgPhilip Hoge 23 2-6 2-4 2-4 1 3 4 0 0 0 5 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgCharles Roth 20 0-3 0-2 3-4 1 2 3 1 3 0 3 3
sgPatrick Mixson 17 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 3
pfPhillip Jordan 17 3-5 0-0 0-2 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 6
cRandall Birch 13 1-3 0-0 1-2 0 2 0 1 1 1 3 3
pgStephen Ambrose 6 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
sfRichard Henderson 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals 200 20-52 7-24 13-20 10 33 10 14 8 3 18 60
Percentages   .385 .292 .650                

WIU
30
14-32
1-5
1-1
8
20
5
7
4
2
9
20
2
12
2
15
35
9-25
2-11
15-20
6
18
4
5
4
2
8
8
8
10
5
6
65
23-57
3-16
16-21
14
38
9
12
8
4
17
28
10
22
7
21
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
VU
26
10-26
1-9
5-7
5
15
5
7
6
2
5
16
6
2
2
12
34
10-26
6-15
8-13
5
18
5
7
2
1
13
6
4
2
5
3
60
20-52
7-24
13-20
10
33
10
14
8
3
18
22
10
4
7
15
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c John Music Western Illinois
15 Points, 10 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh)
 C - John Music (fresh)
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh)
 SG - Howard Black (fresh)
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh)
 PF - John Roberts (fresh)
 C - Robert Holland (fresh)
 
20:00Western IllinoisJohn Music wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:49Western IllinoisJames Starling misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-0
19:48ValparaisoThe rebound goes to Robert Holland0-0
19:28ValparaisoHoward Black buries a turnaround from the left block and the foul's on James Starling - foul #1 on James Starling, team foul #10-2
19:28ValparaisoHoward Black makes the free throw0-3
19:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side0-3
19:14ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the board0-3
18:56ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner0-3
18:54ValparaisoJohn Roberts tips it home0-5
18:40Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses badly on a 3 from the right corner0-5
18:38Western IllinoisJohn Music tips it in2-5
18:26ValparaisoLynn Sweat drills a shot in the paint on a great pass from Philip Hoge and the foul's on James Niblett - foul #1 on James Niblett, team foul #22-7
18:26ValparaisoLynn Sweat makes the free throw2-8
18:11Western IllinoisThe pull-up jumper by Edwin Merritt is blocked by Robert Holland2-8
18:10ValparaisoJohn Roberts snags the defensive board2-8
17:42ValparaisoPhilip Hoge is hacked by Edwin Merritt - foul #1 on Edwin Merritt, team foul #32-8
17:29ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses the 3pt shot from straight away2-8
17:27ValparaisoJohn Roberts grabs the offensive rebound2-8
17:14ValparaisoJohn Roberts hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing2-8
17:12Western IllinoisJohn Music pulls down the rebound2-8
16:55Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing2-8
16:54Western IllinoisJohn Music hits the follow up shot4-8
16:39ValparaisoLynn Sweat misses the dunk4-8
16:37Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the defensive rebound4-8
16:15Western IllinoisJohn Roberts steals the ball from James Niblett4-8
16:07ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses the dunk attempt4-8
16:06Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Music4-8
15:47Western IllinoisJohn Roberts is called for the reach on John Bickerstaff - foul #1 on John Roberts, team foul #14-8
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
 
SubsValparaiso
Stephen Ambrose (PG), Charles Roth (SG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF), Randall Birch (C)
Philip Hoge, Howard Black, Lynn Sweat, John Roberts, Robert Holland
 
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh)
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh)
 SF - Melvin Epps (fresh)
 PF - Alton Johnson (fresh)
 C - Pat Borders (fresh)
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Stephen Ambrose (fresh)
 SG - Charles Roth (fresh)
 SF - Patrick Mixson (fresh)
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh)
 C - Randall Birch (fresh)
 
15:36Western IllinoisThad Bishop hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side4-8
15:35ValparaisoPhillip Jordan gets the rebound4-8
15:17ValparaisoPatrick Mixson is whistled for traveling4-8
15:08Western IllinoisCharles Roth steps in front of the Melvin Epps pass4-8
14:55ValparaisoPhillip Jordan slams it home4-10
14:38Western IllinoisThad Bishop makes the turnaround in the paint6-10
14:28ValparaisoStephen Ambrose comes up short on the 3 from the left wing6-10
14:27ValparaisoPhillip Jordan tips it but misses6-10
14:25Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Thad Bishop6-10
14:09Western IllinoisAlton Johnson hits a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Greg Thompson8-10
13:53ValparaisoAlton Johnson is called for the reach on Stephen Ambrose - foul #1 on Alton Johnson, team foul #48-10
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Pat Borders
 
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Howard Black (SG), Robert Holland (C)
Stephen Ambrose, Charles Roth, Randall Birch
 
13:40ValparaisoPatrick Mixson buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Robert Holland8-13
13:26Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses the jump hook from the left block8-13
13:24Western IllinoisJohn Music tips it but misses8-13
13:22Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff tips it home10-13
13:10ValparaisoPatrick Mixson loses the ball out of bounds10-13
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF)
Alton Johnson
 
SubsValparaiso
Lynn Sweat (SF), John Roberts (PF)
Patrick Mixson, Phillip Jordan
 
12:51Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt is fouled on the floor by John Roberts - foul #2 on John Roberts, team foul #210-13
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Randall Birch (PF)
John Roberts
 
12:39Western IllinoisJames Starling can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line10-13
12:37ValparaisoPhilip Hoge gets the rebound10-13
12:33ValparaisoHoward Black clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing10-13
12:31ValparaisoHoward Black gets the offensive rebound10-13
12:22ValparaisoThe short jumper by Randall Birch is denied by John Bickerstaff10-13
12:21Western IllinoisJohn Music grabs the defensive rebound10-13
12:06Western IllinoisJames Niblett is fouled on the floor by Philip Hoge - foul #1 on Philip Hoge, team foul #310-13
SubsWestern Illinois
Alton Johnson (C)
John Music
 
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Phillip Jordan (PF)
Philip Hoge, Randall Birch
 
11:55Western IllinoisCharles Roth steals the ball from James Starling10-13
11:52ValparaisoLynn Sweat lays it up and in on a great pass from Charles Roth10-15
11:31Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff misses long on a runner from the left block10-15
11:30Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff tips it home12-15
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fairly fresh)
 SG - James Starling (fairly fresh)
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Alton Johnson (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Charles Roth (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:13ValparaisoLynn Sweat's pass is off the mark and out of bounds12-15
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), John Music (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Alton Johnson
 
SubsValparaiso
Patrick Mixson (SF), Randall Birch (C)
Lynn Sweat, Robert Holland
 
10:56Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt loses the dribble to Randall Birch12-15
10:41ValparaisoCharles Roth comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing12-15
10:39Western IllinoisJohn Music gets the rebound12-15
10:15Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is fouled on the floor by Randall Birch - foul #1 on Randall Birch, team foul #412-15
SubsWestern Illinois
Alton Johnson (SF), Pat Borders (PF)
Edwin Merritt, John Bickerstaff
 
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG)
Howard Black
 
09:58Western IllinoisPat Borders buries a floater from the left wing on a great pass from Thad Bishop14-15
09:41ValparaisoPhillip Jordan banks in the layup14-17
09:26Western IllinoisPat Borders clanks a jumper from the left wing14-17
09:25ValparaisoPhillip Jordan grabs the defensive rebound14-17
09:01ValparaisoCharles Roth is fouled on the floor by Greg Thompson - foul #1 on Greg Thompson, team foul #514-17
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, John Music
 
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (SG), Lynn Sweat (SF), Richard Henderson (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Charles Roth, Patrick Mixson, Phillip Jordan, Randall Birch
 
08:42ValparaisoThe jump hook by Howard Black is blocked by John Bickerstaff14-17
08:40Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Pat Borders14-17
08:15Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses long on a jumpshot from the right side14-17
08:13Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff tips it but misses14-17
08:12Western IllinoisPat Borders tips it home16-17
07:52ValparaisoJames Niblett takes the ball from Howard Black16-17
07:47Western IllinoisJames Niblett lays it up and in18-17
07:29ValparaisoRobert Holland hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line18-17
07:28Western IllinoisAlton Johnson snags the defensive board18-17
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh)
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Pat Borders (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Richard Henderson (fresh)
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:07Western IllinoisRichard Henderson steals it from Alton Johnson18-17
06:52ValparaisoRichard Henderson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner18-17
06:50Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Alton Johnson18-17
06:33Western IllinoisAlton Johnson's floater is knocked away by Lynn Sweat18-17
06:32ValparaisoRichard Henderson grabs the defensive rebound18-17
06:07ValparaisoLynn Sweat is fouled on the floor by Alton Johnson - foul #2 on Alton Johnson, team foul #618-17
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF), William McEvoy (PF), John Music (C)
Alton Johnson, John Bickerstaff, Pat Borders
 
SubsValparaiso
Stephen Ambrose (PG), Charles Roth (SG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF)
Philip Hoge, Howard Black, Lynn Sweat, Richard Henderson
 
05:58ValparaisoRobert Holland drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Stephen Ambrose18-19
05:44Western IllinoisJohn Music misses the lay-in18-19
05:42ValparaisoRobert Holland pulls down the rebound18-19
05:38ValparaisoJohn Music picks off the pass by Stephen Ambrose18-19
05:31Western IllinoisCharles Roth steals the ball from John Music18-19
05:08ValparaisoJohn Music steps in front of the Robert Holland pass18-19
04:46Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side18-19
04:45ValparaisoStephen Ambrose snags the defensive board18-19
04:25ValparaisoCharles Roth misses short on a shot from the free throw line but the foul's on James Starling - foul #2 on James Starling, team foul #718-19
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF)
James Niblett, James Starling, William McEvoy
 
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (SG), Lynn Sweat (SF), Randall Birch (C)
Stephen Ambrose, Patrick Mixson, Robert Holland
 
04:25ValparaisoCharles Roth makes the 1st free throw18-20
04:25ValparaisoCharles Roth makes the 2nd free throw18-21
04:01Western IllinoisThad Bishop hits a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Edwin Merritt20-21
03:33ValparaisoRandall Birch hits a turnaround in the paint20-23
03:10Western IllinoisJohn Music misses long on a jumper in the lane20-23
03:09Western IllinoisJohn Music tips it home22-23
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Music (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Charles Roth (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Randall Birch (fresh) 2 pts.
 
02:55ValparaisoThad Bishop is called for the reach on Charles Roth - foul #1 on Thad Bishop, team foul #822-23
SubsWestern Illinois
Alton Johnson (SF), Pat Borders (C)
Edwin Merritt, John Music
 
SubsValparaiso
Patrick Mixson (SF), John Roberts (PF)
Lynn Sweat, Phillip Jordan
 
02:55ValparaisoCharles Roth makes the 1st free throw22-24
02:55ValparaisoCharles Roth misses the 2nd free throw22-24
02:55Western IllinoisPat Borders snags the defensive board22-24
02:46Western IllinoisGreg Thompson drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Alton Johnson25-24
02:26ValparaisoJohn Roberts misses the easy layup25-24
02:24Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff gets the rebound25-24
02:20Western IllinoisGreg Thompson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing25-24
02:19ValparaisoJohn Roberts snags the defensive board25-24
02:02ValparaisoPatrick Mixson clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing25-24
02:00ValparaisoJohn Roberts pulls down the offensive rebound25-24
01:45ValparaisoPat Borders steps in front of the John Roberts pass25-24
01:35Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff throws a bad pass out of bounds25-24
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Lynn Sweat (SF), Robert Holland (C)
Charles Roth, Patrick Mixson, Randall Birch
 
01:12ValparaisoHoward Black buries a jumper from close range set up by Philip Hoge25-26
00:43Western IllinoisJohn Music buries a floater in the lane on a nice dish by James Starling and he's hacked by Lynn Sweat - foul #1 on Lynn Sweat, team foul #527-26
SubsWestern Illinois
Alton Johnson (PF)
John Bickerstaff
 
SubsValparaiso
Patrick Mixson (SG)
Howard Black
 
00:43Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the free throw28-26
00:24ValparaisoPhilip Hoge is fouled on the floor by James Niblett - foul #2 on James Niblett, team foul #928-26
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Phillip Jordan (PF)
John Roberts
 
00:24ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses the 1st free throw28-26
00:24Western IllinoisAlton Johnson pulls down the rebound28-26
00:01Western IllinoisAlton Johnson connects on the runner in the paint30-26
00:00ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses badly on a fullcourt shot30-26
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh)
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - John Music (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - John Roberts (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00ValparaisoLynn Sweat inbounds the ball30-26
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:39ValparaisoJames Niblett picks off the pass by Robert Holland30-26
19:36Western IllinoisJames Niblett lays it in32-26
19:26ValparaisoJohn Roberts misses the 3 from the left wing32-26
19:25Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff grabs the board32-26
19:10Western IllinoisJames Starling clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner32-26
19:08ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the defensive rebound32-26
18:43ValparaisoJohn Roberts makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Philip Hoge32-28
18:21Western IllinoisJohn Music travels with the ball32-28
18:04ValparaisoRobert Holland is whistled for a carry32-28
17:41Western IllinoisJames Niblett hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Edwin Merritt35-28
17:23ValparaisoHoward Black can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner35-28
17:21Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound35-28
16:53Western IllinoisJames Starling is hacked by Philip Hoge - foul #2 on Philip Hoge, team foul #135-28
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
 
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF), Randall Birch (C)
Philip Hoge, Lynn Sweat, John Roberts, Robert Holland
 
16:37Western IllinoisMelvin Epps is hacked by Patrick Mixson - foul #1 on Patrick Mixson, team foul #235-28
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Stephen Ambrose (PG)
Howard Black
 
16:21Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Randall Birch - foul #2 on Randall Birch, team foul #335-28
16:21Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the 1st free throw36-28
16:21Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the 2nd free throw37-28
15:58ValparaisoRandall Birch misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Pat Borders - foul #1 on Pat Borders, team foul #137-28
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF)
Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps
 
SubsValparaiso 
15:58ValparaisoRandall Birch misses the 1st free throw37-28
15:58ValparaisoRandall Birch makes the 2nd free throw37-29
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Alton Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Stephen Ambrose (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Roth (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Patrick Mixson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Randall Birch (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:36Western IllinoisAlton Johnson comes up short on the 3 from the right wing37-29
15:35Western IllinoisAlton Johnson grabs the offensive board37-29
15:19Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff blows the layup37-29
15:18ValparaisoPhillip Jordan grabs the board37-29
15:04ValparaisoThe short jumper by Randall Birch is denied by John Bickerstaff37-29
15:03Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff snags the defensive board37-29
14:35Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff connects on the floater from the baseline set up by Thad Bishop and the foul's on Randall Birch - foul #3 on Randall Birch, team foul #439-29
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), Edwin Merritt (SF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Alton Johnson, Pat Borders
 
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Howard Black (SG), Lynn Sweat (SF), John Roberts (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Stephen Ambrose, Charles Roth, Patrick Mixson, Randall Birch, Phillip Jordan
 
14:35Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the free throw40-29
14:12ValparaisoRobert Holland misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side40-29
14:10Western IllinoisJames Starling pulls down the rebound40-29
14:05Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses short on a 3 from the left wing40-29
14:04Western IllinoisJames Starling grabs the offensive rebound40-29
13:47Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Lynn Sweat - foul #2 on Lynn Sweat, team foul #540-29
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (SG), Alton Johnson (PF)
James Starling, John Bickerstaff
 
SubsValparaiso 
13:47Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 1st free throw41-29
13:47Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt makes the 2nd free throw42-29
13:35ValparaisoJohn Roberts misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Alton Johnson - foul #3 on Alton Johnson, team foul #242-29
13:35ValparaisoJohn Roberts misses the 1st free throw42-29
13:35ValparaisoJohn Roberts makes the 2nd free throw42-30
13:18Western IllinoisJames Niblett clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Philip Hoge - foul #3 on Philip Hoge, team foul #642-30
13:18Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 1st free throw42-30
13:18Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 2nd free throw42-30
13:18ValparaisoThe rebound goes to Robert Holland42-30
13:13ValparaisoAlton Johnson steps in front of the Howard Black pass42-30
13:03Western IllinoisJames Niblett is called for 10 seconds42-30
SubsWestern Illinois
John Bickerstaff (PF)
Alton Johnson
 
SubsValparaiso 
12:53ValparaisoThad Bishop is called for the reach on Howard Black - foul #2 on Thad Bishop, team foul #342-30
12:40ValparaisoLynn Sweat throws a bad pass out of bounds42-30
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG)
Thad Bishop
 
SubsValparaiso 
12:22Western IllinoisLynn Sweat steals it from John Music42-30
12:08ValparaisoJohn Roberts misses long on a jumper from the right block but the foul's on James Starling - foul #3 on James Starling, team foul #442-30
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Patrick Mixson (SF)
Lynn Sweat
 
12:08ValparaisoJohn Roberts makes the 1st free throw42-31
12:08ValparaisoJohn Roberts makes the 2nd free throw42-32
11:57Western IllinoisPhilip Hoge is called for the reach on James Niblett - foul #4 on Philip Hoge, team foul #742-32
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG), Phillip Jordan (PF)
Philip Hoge, John Roberts
 
11:57Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses the 1st free throw42-32
11:57ValparaisoPhillip Jordan grabs the defensive rebound42-32
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 C - John Music (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Charles Roth (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Patrick Mixson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:36ValparaisoHoward Black connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing42-35
11:22Western IllinoisJohn Music clanks a driving attempt in the lane42-35
11:20ValparaisoCharles Roth snags the defensive board42-35
10:57ValparaisoPhillip Jordan comes up short on the driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on John Bickerstaff - foul #1 on John Bickerstaff, team foul #542-35
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
 
SubsValparaiso
Stephen Ambrose (PG), Randall Birch (C)
Howard Black, Robert Holland
 
10:57ValparaisoPhillip Jordan misses the 1st free throw42-35
10:57ValparaisoPhillip Jordan misses the 2nd free throw42-35
10:57Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Pat Borders42-35
10:46Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Patrick Mixson - foul #2 on Patrick Mixson, team foul #842-35
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Lynn Sweat (SF)
Stephen Ambrose
 
10:46Western IllinoisMelvin Epps makes the 1st free throw43-35
10:46Western IllinoisMelvin Epps misses the 2nd free throw43-35
10:46ValparaisoLynn Sweat snags the defensive board43-35
10:44ValparaisoCharles Roth is whistled for a carry in the backcourt43-35
10:30Western IllinoisLynn Sweat picks off the pass by Greg Thompson43-35
10:26ValparaisoLynn Sweat lays it up and in43-37
10:11Western IllinoisGreg Thompson can't finish the layup43-37
10:10ValparaisoPhillip Jordan pulls down the rebound43-37
10:03ValparaisoAlton Johnson takes the ball from Randall Birch43-37
09:34Western IllinoisMelvin Epps is whistled for a carry43-37
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Melvin Epps, Pat Borders
 
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (SG), John Roberts (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Patrick Mixson, Phillip Jordan, Randall Birch
 
09:16ValparaisoJohn Roberts clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away43-37
09:15Western IllinoisAlton Johnson snags the defensive board43-37
08:52Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing43-37
08:50ValparaisoRobert Holland grabs the board43-37
08:34ValparaisoJohn Music swats the short shot by Lynn Sweat43-37
08:33ValparaisoCharles Roth snags the offensive board43-37
08:22ValparaisoLynn Sweat comes up short on the floater from the right side43-37
08:20ValparaisoJohn Roberts pulls down the offensive rebound43-37
08:03ValparaisoAlton Johnson steals the ball from Lynn Sweat43-37
07:58Western IllinoisJames Starling makes the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by James Niblett46-37
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - James Niblett (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Starling (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Alton Johnson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - John Bickerstaff (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 C - John Music (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Charles Roth (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Howard Black (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Lynn Sweat (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - John Roberts (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Robert Holland (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:41ValparaisoCharles Roth misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing46-37
07:40Western IllinoisJohn Music snags the defensive board46-37
07:29Western IllinoisJohn Music clanks a fadeaway from the right wing46-37
07:28Western IllinoisAlton Johnson grabs the offensive rebound46-37
07:12Western IllinoisJames Niblett connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line48-37
06:48ValparaisoCharles Roth can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing48-37
06:46Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Bickerstaff48-37
06:17Western IllinoisJames Niblett can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side48-37
06:15ValparaisoRobert Holland gets the rebound48-37
05:54ValparaisoRobert Holland hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range but the foul's on John Music - foul #1 on John Music, team foul #648-37
SubsWestern Illinois
Thad Bishop (PG), Greg Thompson (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF), Pat Borders (PF), William McEvoy (C)
James Niblett, James Starling, Alton Johnson, John Bickerstaff, John Music
 
SubsValparaiso
Philip Hoge (PG), Patrick Mixson (SF), Phillip Jordan (PF)
Charles Roth, Lynn Sweat, John Roberts
 
05:54ValparaisoRobert Holland makes the 1st free throw48-38
05:54ValparaisoRobert Holland makes the 2nd free throw48-39
05:43Western IllinoisGreg Thompson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner48-39
05:42ValparaisoPhillip Jordan pulls down the rebound48-39
05:28ValparaisoPhilip Hoge is hacked by Thad Bishop - foul #3 on Thad Bishop, team foul #748-39
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Randall Birch (C)
Robert Holland
 
05:28ValparaisoPhilip Hoge makes the 1st free throw48-40
05:28ValparaisoPhilip Hoge makes the 2nd free throw48-41
05:19Western IllinoisPat Borders's fadeaway is rejected by Randall Birch48-41
05:17ValparaisoRandall Birch grabs the board48-41
05:01ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner48-41
05:00ValparaisoPhillip Jordan snags the offensive board48-41
04:45ValparaisoHoward Black misses badly on a 3 from the left wing48-41
04:44Western IllinoisWilliam McEvoy snags the defensive board48-41
04:17Western IllinoisGreg Thompson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing48-41
04:15Western IllinoisThad Bishop tips it in50-41
03:51ValparaisoPhillip Jordan misses the easy layup50-41
03:49ValparaisoPhillip Jordan tips it in50-43
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Thad Bishop (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Greg Thompson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Edwin Merritt (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Pat Borders (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - William McEvoy (fresh)
 
LineupValparaiso
 PG - Philip Hoge (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Howard Black (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Patrick Mixson (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Phillip Jordan (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb.
 C - Randall Birch (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 
03:31Western IllinoisGreg Thompson comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away50-43
03:30ValparaisoRandall Birch snags the defensive board50-43
03:24ValparaisoPhilip Hoge makes the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Howard Black50-46
03:24Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)50-46
SubsWestern Illinois
James Niblett (PG), James Starling (SG), John Bickerstaff (PF), John Music (C)
Thad Bishop, Greg Thompson, Pat Borders, William McEvoy
 
SubsValparaiso
John Roberts (PF), Robert Holland (C)
Phillip Jordan, Randall Birch
 
02:59Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt drills a floater from the left side52-46
02:39ValparaisoPhilip Hoge is fouled on the floor by James Niblett - foul #3 on James Niblett, team foul #852-46
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (SG), Lynn Sweat (SF)
Howard Black, Patrick Mixson
 
02:39ValparaisoPhilip Hoge misses the 1st free throw52-46
02:39Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff gets the rebound52-46
02:25Western IllinoisJames Niblett misses badly on a turnaround in the paint52-46
02:23ValparaisoPhilip Hoge snags the defensive board52-46
02:10ValparaisoRobert Holland clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing52-46
02:09ValparaisoPhilip Hoge can't tip it in52-46
02:08Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff pulls down the rebound52-46
01:51Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away52-46
01:49Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff gets the offensive rebound52-46
01:25Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt hits a fadeaway from the left wing set up by James Niblett54-46
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
01:12ValparaisoJohn Roberts knocks in the fadeaway from the right block54-48
00:49Western IllinoisEdwin Merritt misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner54-48
00:47Western IllinoisJohn Music tips it home56-48
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
00:40ValparaisoPhilip Hoge connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Roth56-51
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:39Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff is hacked by Charles Roth in the backcourt - foul #1 on Charles Roth, team foul #956-51
SubsWestern Illinois
Greg Thompson (SG), Alton Johnson (SF)
James Starling, Edwin Merritt
 
SubsValparaiso
Howard Black (SG)
Charles Roth
 
00:39Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 1st free throw57-51
00:39Western IllinoisJohn Bickerstaff makes the 2nd free throw58-51
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:33ValparaisoLynn Sweat makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Philip Hoge58-54
00:33Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)58-54
SubsWestern Illinois
James Starling (SG), Edwin Merritt (SF)
Greg Thompson, John Bickerstaff
 
SubsValparaiso 
00:31Western IllinoisPhilip Hoge is called for the reach on John Music in the backcourt - foul #5 on Philip Hoge, team foul #1058-54
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsValparaiso
Charles Roth (PG)
Philip Hoge
 
00:31Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 1st free throw59-54
00:31Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 2nd free throw60-54
00:27ValparaisoLynn Sweat scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing60-57
00:24Western IllinoisCharles Roth is called for the reach on John Music in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles Roth, team foul #1160-57
00:24Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 1st free throw61-57
00:24Western IllinoisJohn Music makes the 2nd free throw62-57
00:16ValparaisoJohn Roberts scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Charles Roth62-60
00:13Western IllinoisAlton Johnson is hacked by Howard Black in the backcourt - foul #1 on Howard Black, team foul #1262-60
SubsWestern Illinois
John Bickerstaff (PF)
Edwin Merritt
 
SubsValparaiso 
00:13Western IllinoisAlton Johnson misses the 1st free throw62-60
00:13Western IllinoisAlton Johnson makes the 2nd free throw63-60
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:05ValparaisoLynn Sweat clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing63-60
00:04Western IllinoisJames Niblett grabs the board63-60
00:01Western IllinoisJames Niblett is hacked by Charles Roth in the backcourt - foul #3 on Charles Roth, team foul #1363-60
SubsWestern Illinois
Edwin Merritt (SF)
John Bickerstaff
 
SubsValparaiso 
00:01Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 1st free throw64-60
00:01Western IllinoisJames Niblett makes the 2nd free throw65-60
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanValparaisoValparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) 
00:00ValparaisoHoward Black misses badly on a fullcourt shot65-60