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#1 Illinois arvforce
Final -
 10/16/2026
62
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Notre Dame 33 29 62
#1 Illinois 49 43 92
92
Notre Dame (7-13, 3-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cGene Amon 19 2-6 1-3 0-0 2 5 2 1 0 0 3 5
pfDennis Johnson 18 0-4 0-1 0-0 2 4 1 0 1 0 4 0
sfDavid Luman 20 3-7 1-3 1-2 1 1 1 2 0 0 3 8
sgWalter Lamb 22 2-4 2-2 2-2 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 8
pgJohn White 22 4-7 2-5 2-3 1 1 0 3 1 0 3 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfRodney Hughes 22 2-7 0-3 2-4 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 6
sgJames Coria 21 5-10 2-5 0-0 3 5 1 1 0 0 1 12
cDale Dancer 21 0-4 0-1 4-4 2 8 0 4 0 1 0 4
sgShelby Hise 18 2-7 0-1 1-1 0 0 3 2 1 0 3 5
pfGeorge Scott 17 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 6 0 1 1 0 1 2
Totals 200 21-57 8-24 12-16 13 33 11 16 5 1 22 62
Percentages   .368 .333 .750                

Illinois (20-1, 10-1)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfWilliam Smith 25 7-12 0-0 2-4 5 9 1 1 1 3 0 16
sfMichael Harding 28 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 7 1 0 0 0 1 0
sgThomas Denny 25 5-9 1-2 4-5 0 0 2 2 3 3 3 15
pgAdam Carr 28 1-1 0-0 4-4 1 5 9 0 1 0 3 6
pgClarence McCarthy 25 9-18 7-15 4-4 2 6 2 1 2 0 0 29
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMark Lynch 15 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 2 0 0 2 4
sfCharles Atkinson 15 2-3 0-0 3-3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 7
pgJim Spurlock 15 3-7 3-6 2-2 0 1 2 1 1 0 2 11
sfEddie Woods 12 0-2 0-1 2-2 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 2
pgJames Poulsen 12 1-1 0-0 0-1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 30-58 11-24 21-25 11 35 22 8 8 6 14 92
Percentages   .517 .458 .840                

UND
33
12-27
4-13
5-5
4
15
6
9
1
0
15
12
2
4
7
18
29
9-30
4-11
7-11
9
18
5
7
4
1
7
6
8
13
0
11
62
21-57
8-24
12-16
13
33
11
16
5
1
22
18
10
17
7
29
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
UI
49
14-27
4-10
17-20
4
14
11
2
4
1
6
16
16
6
9
12
43
16-31
7-14
4-5
7
21
11
6
4
5
8
18
12
6
7
14
92
30-58
11-24
21-25
11
35
22
8
8
6
14
34
28
12
16
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Clarence McCarthy Illinois
29 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fresh)
 SG - Walter Lamb (fresh)
 SF - David Luman (fresh)
 PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh)
 C - Gene Amon (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh)
 SG - Adam Carr (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh)
 PF - Michael Harding (fresh)
 C - William Smith (fresh)
 
20:00IllinoisWilliam Smith wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:35IllinoisClarence McCarthy comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away0-0
19:34IllinoisWilliam Smith pulls down the offensive rebound0-0
19:16IllinoisWilliam Smith drills a fadeaway from the right side set up by Clarence McCarthy0-2
19:12Notre DameDavid Luman knocks in the jumper from the right block on a great pass from Walter Lamb2-2
18:50IllinoisAdam Carr misses long on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on David Luman - foul #1 on David Luman, team foul #12-2
18:50IllinoisAdam Carr makes the 1st free throw2-3
18:50IllinoisAdam Carr makes the 2nd free throw2-4
18:30Notre DameWalter Lamb hits a 3 pointer from the left wing5-4
18:05IllinoisClarence McCarthy buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Adam Carr5-7
17:44Notre DameJohn White makes the floater from the right side set up by Walter Lamb7-7
17:40IllinoisClarence McCarthy scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Adam Carr7-10
17:25Notre DameDavid Luman throws a bad pass out of bounds7-10
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG), James Coria (SG), Rodney Hughes (SF), George Scott (PF), Dale Dancer (C)
John White, Walter Lamb, David Luman, Dennis Johnson, Gene Amon
 
SubsIllinois 
17:04IllinoisClarence McCarthy misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane7-10
17:03IllinoisWilliam Smith tips it in7-12
16:50Notre DameJames Coria clanks a jumper from the right wing7-12
16:48IllinoisAdam Carr pulls down the rebound7-12
16:41IllinoisThomas Denny misses badly on a shot from the right side but he's fouled by Shelby Hise - foul #1 on Shelby Hise, team foul #27-12
16:41IllinoisThomas Denny misses the 1st free throw7-12
16:41IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 2nd free throw7-13
16:34Notre DameDale Dancer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds7-13
16:27IllinoisThomas Denny can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane7-13
16:25Notre DameGeorge Scott grabs the defensive rebound7-13
16:14Notre DameRodney Hughes can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing7-13
16:13IllinoisThe rebound goes to William Smith7-13
16:07IllinoisWilliam Smith drills a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Adam Carr7-15
15:42Notre DameShelby Hise double dribbles7-15
SubsNotre Dame
John White (PG), Walter Lamb (SG), David Luman (SF), Dennis Johnson (PF), Gene Amon (C)
Shelby Hise, James Coria, Rodney Hughes, George Scott, Dale Dancer
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Mark Lynch (SF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, Thomas Denny, William Smith
 
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Walter Lamb (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Luman (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh)
 C - Gene Amon (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh)
 SG - Adam Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh)
 PF - Michael Harding (fairly fresh)
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh)
 
15:23IllinoisMark Lynch is fouled on the floor by David Luman - foul #2 on David Luman, team foul #37-15
SubsNotre Dame
Rodney Hughes (SF)
David Luman
 
SubsIllinois 
15:00IllinoisCharles Atkinson comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Gene Amon - foul #1 on Gene Amon, team foul #47-15
15:00IllinoisCharles Atkinson makes the 1st free throw7-16
15:00IllinoisCharles Atkinson makes the 2nd free throw7-17
14:33Notre DameRodney Hughes scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing9-17
14:13IllinoisJim Spurlock misses the 3pt shot from the left wing9-17
14:12IllinoisMichael Harding pulls down the offensive rebound9-17
13:57IllinoisMark Lynch hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side9-17
13:55Notre DameDennis Johnson grabs the defensive rebound9-17
13:29Notre DameJohn White is hacked by Jim Spurlock - foul #1 on Jim Spurlock, team foul #19-17
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG), James Coria (SG), George Scott (PF), Dale Dancer (C)
John White, Walter Lamb, Dennis Johnson, Gene Amon
 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Thomas Denny (SF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Mark Lynch, Charles Atkinson
 
13:14Notre DameShelby Hise misses short on a jumpshot from the left side9-17
13:12Notre DameJames Coria grabs the offensive board9-17
13:05Notre DameAdam Carr is called for the reach on Shelby Hise - foul #1 on Adam Carr, team foul #29-17
SubsNotre Dame
Dennis Johnson (PF)
George Scott
 
SubsIllinois 
12:54Notre DameShelby Hise misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing9-17
12:52IllinoisWilliam Smith snags the defensive board9-17
12:36IllinoisWilliam Smith hits a shot near the basket on a great pass from Thomas Denny and the foul's on Rodney Hughes - foul #1 on Rodney Hughes, team foul #59-19
SubsNotre Dame
John White (PG), Walter Lamb (SG), George Scott (PF), Gene Amon (C)
Shelby Hise, James Coria, Dennis Johnson, Dale Dancer
 
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG), Eddie Woods (PF)
Adam Carr, Michael Harding
 
12:36IllinoisWilliam Smith makes the free throw9-20
12:28Notre DameGene Amon misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner9-20
12:26IllinoisJames Poulsen gets the rebound9-20
12:13IllinoisWilliam Smith is hacked by Walter Lamb - foul #1 on Walter Lamb, team foul #69-20
SubsNotre Dame
Dennis Johnson (PF)
George Scott
 
SubsIllinois 
11:57IllinoisClarence McCarthy misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner9-20
11:55Notre DameThe rebound goes to Gene Amon9-20
11:37Notre DameClarence McCarthy steps in front of the Walter Lamb pass9-20
11:33IllinoisJames Poulsen banks in the layup on a great pass from Clarence McCarthy9-22
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Walter Lamb (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Rodney Hughes (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh)
 C - Gene Amon (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fresh)
 C - William Smith (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:13Notre DameWalter Lamb hits a 3 pointer from the right wing12-22
10:55IllinoisThomas Denny lays it in on a great pass from James Poulsen and the foul's on Dennis Johnson - foul #1 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #712-24
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG), James Coria (SG), George Scott (PF), Dale Dancer (C)
John White, Walter Lamb, Dennis Johnson, Gene Amon
 
SubsIllinois
Adam Carr (SG), Michael Harding (PF)
James Poulsen, Eddie Woods
 
10:55IllinoisThomas Denny makes the free throw12-25
10:31Notre DameThomas Denny steps in front of the Dale Dancer pass12-25
10:15IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the driving attempt from the right block12-25
10:14Notre DameThe rebound goes to Dale Dancer12-25
09:53Notre DameShelby Hise can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line12-25
09:52Notre DameJames Coria tips it in14-25
09:42IllinoisClarence McCarthy connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Adam Carr14-27
09:36Notre DameDale Dancer's floater is tipped away by Thomas Denny14-27
09:35IllinoisWilliam Smith pulls down the rebound14-27
09:17IllinoisShelby Hise steals the ball from William Smith14-27
09:14Notre DameJames Coria banks in the layup set up by Shelby Hise16-27
08:47IllinoisClarence McCarthy scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from William Smith16-30
08:25Notre DameRodney Hughes dunks the ball set up by Shelby Hise18-30
08:06IllinoisWilliam Smith can't finish the layup18-30
08:04Notre DameThe rebound goes to George Scott18-30
08:00Notre DameJames Coria scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Rodney Hughes21-30
07:43IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the dunk21-30
07:41Notre DameGeorge Scott gets the rebound21-30
07:18Notre DameRodney Hughes misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away21-30
07:17IllinoisAdam Carr pulls down the rebound21-30
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Shelby Hise (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - James Coria (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Rodney Hughes (tiring) 4 pts.
 PF - George Scott (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Dale Dancer (fairly fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (tiring) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Michael Harding (tiring)
 C - William Smith (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:13IllinoisClarence McCarthy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds21-30
SubsNotre Dame
John White (PG), Walter Lamb (SF), Dennis Johnson (PF), Gene Amon (C)
Shelby Hise, Rodney Hughes, George Scott, Dale Dancer
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), James Poulsen (SG), Mark Lynch (SF), Eddie Woods (PF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, Adam Carr, Thomas Denny, Michael Harding, William Smith
 
06:58Notre DameWalter Lamb clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side21-30
06:57Notre DameDennis Johnson tips it but misses21-30
06:56IllinoisMark Lynch pulls down the rebound21-30
06:33IllinoisJim Spurlock misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing21-30
06:31Notre DameDennis Johnson grabs the defensive rebound21-30
06:11Notre DameGene Amon is called for traveling21-30
05:59IllinoisJim Spurlock connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Eddie Woods21-33
05:37Notre DameJohn White is fouled on the floor by Eddie Woods - foul #1 on Eddie Woods, team foul #321-33
SubsNotre Dame
Rodney Hughes (SF)
James Coria
 
SubsIllinois 
05:23Notre DameJohn White buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Gene Amon24-33
05:03IllinoisJames Poulsen is hacked by Gene Amon - foul #2 on Gene Amon, team foul #824-33
SubsNotre Dame
James Coria (SG), Dale Dancer (C)
Rodney Hughes, Gene Amon
 
SubsIllinois
Michael Harding (PF)
Eddie Woods
 
05:03IllinoisJames Poulsen misses the 1st free throw24-33
05:03Notre DameJames Coria grabs the defensive rebound24-33
04:49Notre DameDale Dancer misses the floater from the left side but the foul's on Charles Atkinson - foul #1 on Charles Atkinson, team foul #424-33
SubsNotre Dame
Rodney Hughes (SF)
James Coria
 
SubsIllinois
Adam Carr (SG), William Smith (C)
James Poulsen, Charles Atkinson
 
04:49Notre DameDale Dancer makes the 1st free throw25-33
04:49Notre DameDale Dancer makes the 2nd free throw26-33
04:36IllinoisWilliam Smith misses long on a floater from the right side but he's fouled by Dennis Johnson - foul #2 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #926-33
SubsNotre Dame
James Coria (SG), George Scott (PF)
Rodney Hughes, Dennis Johnson
 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG)
Jim Spurlock
 
04:36IllinoisWilliam Smith makes the 1st free throw26-34
04:36IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the 2nd free throw26-34
04:36Notre DameGeorge Scott gets the rebound26-34
04:23Notre DameJames Coria misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away26-34
04:22IllinoisThe rebound goes to Michael Harding26-34
04:02IllinoisClarence McCarthy can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing26-34
04:01Notre DameWalter Lamb grabs the board26-34
03:40Notre DameJames Coria misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing26-34
03:38Notre DameGeorge Scott tips it back up and in28-34
03:29IllinoisClarence McCarthy is hacked by John White - foul #1 on John White, team foul #1028-34
SubsNotre Dame
David Luman (SF), Dennis Johnson (PF), Gene Amon (C)
James Coria, George Scott, Dale Dancer
 
SubsIllinois
Thomas Denny (SF), Eddie Woods (PF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Mark Lynch, Michael Harding, William Smith
 
03:29IllinoisClarence McCarthy makes the 1st free throw28-35
03:29IllinoisClarence McCarthy makes the 2nd free throw28-36
03:27Notre DameJohn White is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #2 on John White, team foul #1128-36
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG)
Clarence McCarthy
 
03:19IllinoisCharles Atkinson hits a runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Adam Carr and the foul's on Gene Amon - foul #3 on Gene Amon, team foul #1228-38
SubsNotre Dame
Dale Dancer (C)
Gene Amon
 
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG)
Adam Carr
 
03:19IllinoisCharles Atkinson makes the free throw28-39
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Walter Lamb (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Luman (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Dale Dancer (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fresh)
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh) 5 pts.
 
03:03Notre DameDale Dancer's pass is intercepted by Thomas Denny28-39
02:58IllinoisThomas Denny banks in the layup28-41
02:43Notre DameDale Dancer misses long on a 3 from straight away28-41
02:42IllinoisThe rebound goes to Jim Spurlock28-41
02:27IllinoisThomas Denny shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner28-41
02:26Notre DameDale Dancer grabs the board28-41
02:08Notre DameDennis Johnson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing28-41
02:06IllinoisCharles Atkinson pulls down the rebound28-41
01:54IllinoisDennis Johnson is called for the reach on Eddie Woods - foul #3 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #1328-41
SubsNotre Dame
Rodney Hughes (SF)
Dennis Johnson
 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Adam Carr (SG), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, James Poulsen, Charles Atkinson
 
01:54IllinoisEddie Woods makes the 1st free throw28-42
01:54IllinoisEddie Woods makes the 2nd free throw28-43
01:30Notre DameWilliam Smith steals the ball from Rodney Hughes28-43
01:07IllinoisRodney Hughes is called for the reach on Adam Carr - foul #2 on Rodney Hughes, team foul #1428-43
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Michael Harding (PF)
Eddie Woods
 
01:07IllinoisAdam Carr makes the 1st free throw28-44
01:07IllinoisAdam Carr makes the 2nd free throw28-45
00:45Notre DameWalter Lamb misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Thomas Denny - foul #1 on Thomas Denny, team foul #528-45
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG)
John White
 
SubsIllinois
Mark Lynch (SF)
Thomas Denny
 
00:45Notre DameWalter Lamb makes the 1st free throw29-45
00:45Notre DameWalter Lamb makes the 2nd free throw30-45
00:24IllinoisWilliam Smith evades the doubleteam but misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane30-45
00:22IllinoisWilliam Smith hits the follow up shot30-47
00:05Notre DameShelby Hise hits the finger roll and the foul's on Adam Carr - foul #2 on Adam Carr, team foul #632-47
SubsNotre Dame
James Coria (SG)
Walter Lamb
 
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG)
Adam Carr
 
00:05Notre DameShelby Hise makes the free throw33-47
00:01IllinoisShelby Hise is called for the reach on Clarence McCarthy - foul #2 on Shelby Hise, team foul #1533-47
SubsNotre Dame
John White (PG)
Shelby Hise
 
SubsIllinois 
00:01IllinoisClarence McCarthy makes the 1st free throw33-48
00:01IllinoisClarence McCarthy makes the 2nd free throw33-49
00:00Notre DameJohn White can't connect on a fullcourt shot33-49
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Walter Lamb (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Luman (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - George Scott (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Dale Dancer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Adam Carr (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Michael Harding (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb.
 
20:00Notre DameDavid Luman inbounds the ball33-49
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:48Notre DameThomas Denny steps in front of the John White pass33-49
19:45IllinoisThomas Denny banks in the layup33-51
19:39Notre DameWalter Lamb comes up short on the floater from the left side33-51
19:38IllinoisMichael Harding grabs the defensive rebound33-51
19:33IllinoisThomas Denny travels with the ball33-51
SubsNotre Dame
James Coria (SG), Rodney Hughes (SF)
Walter Lamb, George Scott
 
SubsIllinois 
19:17Notre DameDale Dancer is hacked by Thomas Denny - foul #2 on Thomas Denny, team foul #133-51
18:50Notre DameThe jump hook by Dale Dancer is blocked by William Smith33-51
18:48Notre DameDavid Luman gets the offensive rebound33-51
18:30Notre DameDavid Luman makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by James Coria36-51
18:26IllinoisClarence McCarthy misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away36-51
18:25Notre DameDale Dancer grabs the defensive rebound36-51
18:20Notre DameJohn White misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner36-51
18:18IllinoisMichael Harding grabs the defensive rebound36-51
18:13IllinoisClarence McCarthy makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Thomas Denny36-54
18:00Notre DameRodney Hughes clanks a 3pt shot from straight away36-54
17:58Notre DameDale Dancer can't tip it in36-54
17:56IllinoisWilliam Smith gets the rebound36-54
17:41IllinoisThomas Denny is fouled on the floor by John White - foul #3 on John White, team foul #136-54
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG), Walter Lamb (SG)
John White, James Coria
 
SubsIllinois 
17:30IllinoisWilliam Smith hits a shot from close range on a nice dish by Michael Harding and he's hacked by Walter Lamb - foul #2 on Walter Lamb, team foul #236-56
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Mark Lynch (SF)
Clarence McCarthy, Thomas Denny
 
17:30IllinoisWilliam Smith misses the free throw36-56
17:30Notre DameDale Dancer pulls down the rebound36-56
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
17:24Notre DameRodney Hughes comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line36-56
17:23IllinoisMichael Harding pulls down the rebound36-56
17:06IllinoisWalter Lamb takes the ball from Mark Lynch36-56
16:55Notre DameDale Dancer travels with the ball36-56
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Charles Atkinson (C)
William Smith
 
16:36IllinoisCharles Atkinson makes the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Adam Carr36-58
16:20Notre DameShelby Hise loses the dribble to Adam Carr36-58
15:59IllinoisJim Spurlock hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Shelby Hise - foul #3 on Shelby Hise, team foul #336-58
SubsNotre Dame
John White (PG), Dennis Johnson (PF), Gene Amon (C)
Shelby Hise, Rodney Hughes, Dale Dancer
 
SubsIllinois
Thomas Denny (SF)
Mark Lynch
 
15:59IllinoisJim Spurlock makes the 1st free throw36-59
15:59IllinoisJim Spurlock makes the 2nd free throw36-60
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Walter Lamb (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Luman (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Gene Amon (fresh) 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Spurlock (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Adam Carr (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 ast.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 PF - Michael Harding (fairly fresh) 5 reb.
 C - Charles Atkinson (fresh) 7 pts.
 
15:52Notre DameDavid Luman hits a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Dennis Johnson38-60
15:24IllinoisThomas Denny drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Jim Spurlock38-63
15:03Notre DameDennis Johnson misses badly on a jump hook near the basket38-63
15:01Notre DameJohn White tips it in40-63
14:34IllinoisJohn White steps in front of the Thomas Denny pass as he passes out of a doubleteam40-63
14:20Notre DameGene Amon misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner40-63
14:19IllinoisAdam Carr gets the rebound40-63
14:01IllinoisThomas Denny makes the contested shot from the left block set up by Jim Spurlock40-65
13:45Notre DameJohn White misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing40-65
13:43Notre DameDennis Johnson pulls down the offensive rebound40-65
13:31Notre DameJim Spurlock picks off the pass by David Luman40-65
13:10IllinoisJim Spurlock hits a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Adam Carr40-68
12:55Notre DameDavid Luman hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing but the foul's on Thomas Denny - foul #3 on Thomas Denny, team foul #240-68
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG), James Coria (SG)
John White, Walter Lamb
 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), James Poulsen (SG), Mark Lynch (SF), Eddie Woods (PF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Adam Carr, Thomas Denny, Michael Harding, Charles Atkinson
 
12:55Notre DameDavid Luman makes the 1st free throw41-68
12:55Notre DameDavid Luman misses the 2nd free throw41-68
12:55IllinoisMark Lynch pulls down the rebound41-68
12:38IllinoisClarence McCarthy works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by James Poulsen41-71
12:26Notre DameDavid Luman misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing41-71
12:25IllinoisThe rebound goes to Clarence McCarthy41-71
12:20IllinoisMark Lynch connects on the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by James Poulsen41-73
12:07Notre DameGene Amon drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from David Luman44-73
11:51IllinoisClarence McCarthy splits the doubleteam and buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Eddie Woods44-76
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Shelby Hise (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Coria (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - David Luman (tiring) 8 pts.
 PF - Dennis Johnson (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Gene Amon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 24 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb.
 
11:44Notre DameGene Amon clanks a fadeaway in the lane44-76
11:43Notre DameJames Coria tips it back up and in46-76
11:29IllinoisDennis Johnson steals the ball from Mark Lynch46-76
11:18Notre DameGene Amon misses short on a jumper from the free throw line46-76
11:17Notre DameGene Amon tips it back up and in48-76
10:57IllinoisEddie Woods misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing48-76
10:55IllinoisWilliam Smith grabs the offensive board48-76
10:49IllinoisEddie Woods clanks a 3 from the left wing48-76
10:47IllinoisClarence McCarthy tips it home48-78
10:32Notre DameWilliam Smith denies the turnaround by Dennis Johnson48-78
10:31IllinoisMark Lynch grabs the defensive rebound48-78
10:07IllinoisJames Poulsen is hacked by James Coria - foul #1 on James Coria, team foul #448-78
SubsNotre Dame
John White (PG), Walter Lamb (SG)
Shelby Hise, James Coria
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Thomas Denny (SF), Michael Harding (PF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, James Poulsen, Mark Lynch, Eddie Woods, William Smith
 
09:58IllinoisJim Spurlock is whistled for traveling48-78
09:31Notre DameDavid Luman can't finish the layup48-78
09:29IllinoisAdam Carr grabs the board48-78
09:25IllinoisCharles Atkinson is fouled on the floor by Dennis Johnson - foul #4 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #548-78
SubsNotre Dame
George Scott (PF)
Dennis Johnson
 
SubsIllinois 
09:05IllinoisCharles Atkinson comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline48-78
09:03Notre DameGene Amon snags the defensive board48-78
08:54Notre DameThe jumper by David Luman is denied by Thomas Denny48-78
08:52Notre DameGene Amon gets the offensive rebound48-78
08:44Notre DameJohn White comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Jim Spurlock - foul #2 on Jim Spurlock, team foul #348-78
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Charles Atkinson
 
08:44Notre DameJohn White misses the 1st free throw48-78
08:44Notre DameJohn White makes the 2nd free throw49-78
08:44Notre DameJohn White makes the 3rd free throw50-78
08:21IllinoisThomas Denny misses the lay-in50-78
08:20IllinoisAdam Carr tips it in50-80
08:18Notre DameJohn White's pass is intercepted by Clarence McCarthy in the backcourt50-80
08:09IllinoisClarence McCarthy is hacked by George Scott - foul #1 on George Scott, team foul #650-80
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
James Poulsen (SG), Eddie Woods (PF)
Adam Carr, Michael Harding
 
07:47IllinoisClarence McCarthy makes the 3 from the left wing50-83
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - John White (fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - Walter Lamb (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - David Luman (tiring) 8 pts.
 PF - George Scott (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Gene Amon (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 29 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - James Poulsen (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Thomas Denny (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 PF - Eddie Woods (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 14 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:30Notre DameJohn White hits a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Gene Amon53-83
07:15IllinoisClarence McCarthy misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away53-83
07:13IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Clarence McCarthy53-83
06:55IllinoisClarence McCarthy comes up short on the 3 from straight away53-83
06:53Notre DameGene Amon grabs the board53-83
06:39Notre DameDavid Luman misses the 3pt jumper from straight away53-83
06:37IllinoisClarence McCarthy grabs the board53-83
06:32IllinoisThomas Denny is fouled on the floor by David Luman - foul #3 on David Luman, team foul #753-83
SubsNotre Dame
James Coria (SG), Dennis Johnson (PF)
Walter Lamb, George Scott
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Michael Harding (PF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, James Poulsen, Eddie Woods, William Smith
 
06:32IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 1st free throw53-84
06:32IllinoisThomas Denny makes the 2nd free throw53-85
06:17Notre DameDavid Luman is fouled on the floor by Adam Carr - foul #3 on Adam Carr, team foul #453-85
SubsNotre Dame
Shelby Hise (PG), Rodney Hughes (SF), George Scott (PF), Dale Dancer (C)
John White, David Luman, Dennis Johnson, Gene Amon
 
SubsIllinois
Mark Lynch (SF)
Thomas Denny
 
06:02Notre DameRodney Hughes clanks a turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Mark Lynch - foul #1 on Mark Lynch, team foul #553-85
06:02Notre DameRodney Hughes makes the 1st free throw54-85
06:02Notre DameRodney Hughes misses the 2nd free throw54-85
06:02IllinoisMichael Harding grabs the defensive rebound54-85
05:46IllinoisJim Spurlock scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Adam Carr54-88
05:41Notre DameJames Coria throws a bad pass out of bounds54-88
05:28IllinoisJim Spurlock misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing54-88
05:27IllinoisMichael Harding tips it but misses54-88
05:26Notre DameThe rebound goes to James Coria54-88
05:13Notre DameGeorge Scott is fouled on the floor by Michael Harding - foul #1 on Michael Harding, team foul #654-88
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, Charles Atkinson
 
05:00Notre DameRodney Hughes comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Mark Lynch - foul #2 on Mark Lynch, team foul #754-88
05:00Notre DameRodney Hughes misses the 1st free throw54-88
05:00Notre DameRodney Hughes makes the 2nd free throw55-88
04:45IllinoisWilliam Smith knocks in the jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Adam Carr55-90
04:37Notre DameShelby Hise hits a jumpshot from the left side57-90
04:17IllinoisClarence McCarthy splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away57-90
04:15Notre DameThe rebound goes to Rodney Hughes57-90
04:04Notre DameJames Coria's floater is tipped away by William Smith57-90
04:03Notre DameDale Dancer grabs the offensive rebound57-90
03:55Notre DameRodney Hughes misses long on a shot from the left wing57-90
03:54IllinoisClarence McCarthy snags the defensive board57-90
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) 
03:31IllinoisClarence McCarthy shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing57-90
03:30IllinoisMark Lynch tips it back up and in57-92
LineupNotre Dame
 PG - Shelby Hise (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - James Coria (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Rodney Hughes (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - George Scott (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Dale Dancer (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Clarence McCarthy (fresh) 29 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Adam Carr (tiring) 6 pts. 9 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Mark Lynch (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Michael Harding (tiring) 7 reb.
 C - William Smith (fresh) 16 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
03:21Notre DameShelby Hise misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side57-92
03:20IllinoisClarence McCarthy pulls down the rebound57-92
03:02IllinoisMark Lynch is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline57-92
03:01Notre DameDale Dancer grabs the defensive rebound57-92
02:41Notre DameGeorge Scott's pass is off the mark and out of bounds57-92
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Jim Spurlock (PG), James Poulsen (SG), Thomas Denny (SF), Eddie Woods (PF), Charles Atkinson (C)
Clarence McCarthy, Adam Carr, Mark Lynch, Michael Harding, William Smith
 
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
02:24IllinoisEddie Woods loses the dribble to George Scott57-92
02:14Notre DameJames Coria scores on a 3 from straight away set up by Shelby Hise60-92
01:50IllinoisThomas Denny works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the shot in the lane60-92
01:49Notre DameGeorge Scott snags the defensive board60-92
01:38Notre DameThomas Denny swats the short shot by Shelby Hise60-92
01:37IllinoisEddie Woods grabs the board60-92
01:08IllinoisJim Spurlock can't connect on an uncontested shot from the left wing60-92
01:07Notre DameDale Dancer snags the defensive board60-92
01:00Notre DameJames Coria hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner60-92
00:58Notre DameRodney Hughes gets the offensive rebound60-92
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
00:56Notre DameDale Dancer misses badly on a turnaround from close range but the foul's on Charles Atkinson - foul #2 on Charles Atkinson, team foul #860-92
SubsNotre Dame 
SubsIllinois
Clarence McCarthy (PG), Adam Carr (SG), Michael Harding (PF), William Smith (C)
Jim Spurlock, James Poulsen, Eddie Woods, Charles Atkinson
 
00:56Notre DameDale Dancer makes the 1st free throw61-92
00:56Notre DameDale Dancer makes the 2nd free throw62-92
Game PlanNotre DameNotre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:27IllinoisDale Dancer blocks the short jumper by William Smith62-92
00:26IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to William Smith62-92
00:00IllinoisClarence McCarthy runs out the clock62-92