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Conference Rupp
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 12/9/2024
67
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 28 39 67
Illinois State 31 44 75
75
Western Kentucky (6-21, 4-12)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoseph Aultman 26 2-4 0-1 2-2 2 5 0 2 2 0 0 6
pfSalehe Ahmed 19 3-4 0-0 3-4 1 2 1 1 0 0 3 9
sfJack Hurst 19 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 2 1 0 3 2
sgChristopher Higgins 27 4-8 3-6 1-2 0 4 3 4 3 0 1 12
pgDavid Trinidad 17 3-4 1-2 3-4 0 0 2 3 1 0 5 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfAllen Milford 19 3-5 0-1 1-2 2 5 0 1 0 1 0 7
pfRandall Elks 18 3-6 0-2 0-0 1 6 2 1 0 0 2 6
sfRichard Burns 17 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 2
sgClayton Cassidy 16 1-7 1-5 2-2 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 5
sfThomas Wiese 15 1-4 1-3 0-0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 3
sgSteven Nelson 7 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5
Totals 200 24-48 7-22 12-16 6 28 15 18 7 1 20 67
Percentages   .500 .318 .750                

Illinois State (12-15, 7-9)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMichael Valenti 25 4-11 0-2 2-2 4 8 1 2 0 0 0 10
pfJames Long 24 2-4 1-3 0-1 3 5 1 3 0 1 2 5
sfPhilip Facer 27 9-16 3-7 3-3 5 8 1 1 2 0 0 24
sgDavid Bennett 24 2-5 1-3 1-2 1 2 3 1 1 0 4 6
pgRonnie McKay 21 2-4 1-3 6-6 1 2 2 1 1 0 4 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgStuart Flowers 15 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 1 3 1 0 0 2 0
sfChristopher Goldsmith 15 2-6 1-3 1-2 0 0 2 1 1 0 3 6
pfDaniel Jones 14 3-6 0-1 1-1 0 2 1 2 0 1 1 7
pfSteven Yoder 13 1-5 0-2 0-0 3 5 0 0 1 0 0 2
pfSammy Wallace 12 0-1 0-1 2-2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2
sfEljasz Zenbaver 6 0-0 0-0 0-1 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
sgDennis Nieto 4 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 26-62 7-27 16-20 18 36 17 14 7 2 17 75
Percentages   .419 .259 .800                

WKU
28
11-24
1-8
5-6
3
13
6
6
2
0
9
16
8
4
0
16
39
13-24
6-14
7-10
3
15
9
12
5
1
11
10
11
6
6
12
67
24-48
7-22
12-16
6
28
15
18
7
1
20
26
19
10
6
28
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
ISU
31
11-28
3-13
6-7
8
17
7
6
2
1
7
12
11
5
2
11
44
15-34
4-14
10-13
10
19
10
8
5
1
10
18
13
11
4
8
75
26-62
7-27
16-20
18
36
17
14
7
2
17
30
24
16
6
19
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Philip Facer Illinois State
24 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh)
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh)
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh)
 SG - David Bennett (fresh)
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh)
 PF - James Long (fresh)
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:39Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing0-0
19:37Illinois StateJames Long gets the rebound0-0
19:19Illinois StateJames Long misses long on a 3 from the left corner0-0
19:17Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman grabs the defensive rebound0-0
18:55Western KentuckyA charge is called on David Trinidad - foul #1 on David Trinidad, team foul #10-0
18:31Illinois StateDavid Bennett is fouled on the floor by Salehe Ahmed - foul #1 on Salehe Ahmed, team foul #20-0
18:08Illinois StateJames Long drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by David Bennett0-3
17:48Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on David Trinidad, team foul #30-3
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG)
David Trinidad
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:31Illinois StatePhilip Facer is whistled for traveling0-3
SubsWestern Kentucky
Allen Milford (PF)
Salehe Ahmed
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:27Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins's pass is intercepted by Philip Facer in the backcourt0-3
17:25Illinois StatePhilip Facer lays it in0-5
17:04Western KentuckyAllen Milford connects on the shot from the free throw line set up by Christopher Higgins2-5
16:37Illinois StateChristopher Higgins steals it from James Long2-5
16:34Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy can't throw it down2-5
16:33Illinois StateMichael Valenti pulls down the rebound2-5
16:07Illinois StatePhilip Facer scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing2-8
15:52Western KentuckyJames Long is called for the reach on Allen Milford - foul #1 on James Long, team foul #12-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Randall Elks (C)
Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Allen Milford, Joseph Aultman
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
Ronnie McKay, David Bennett, Philip Facer, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh)
 SG - Richard Burns (fresh)
 SF - Thomas Wiese (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh)
 C - Randall Elks (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh)
 SF - Daniel Jones (fresh)
 PF - Steven Yoder (fresh)
 C - Sammy Wallace (fresh)
 
15:42Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed is open and scores on a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Randall Elks4-8
15:19Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith throws a bad pass out of bounds4-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Nelson (PG)
Clayton Cassidy
 
SubsIllinois State 
14:58Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed connects on the fadeaway from the left side set up by Randall Elks6-8
14:42Illinois StateDaniel Jones clanks a jump hook from the right block6-8
14:41Western KentuckyRandall Elks snags the defensive board6-8
14:21Western KentuckyThomas Wiese misses badly on a 3 from the right wing6-8
14:20Illinois StateSteven Yoder pulls down the rebound6-8
14:06Illinois StateSammy Wallace can't connect on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Salehe Ahmed - foul #2 on Salehe Ahmed, team foul #46-8
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Allen Milford (PF)
Steven Nelson, Richard Burns, Salehe Ahmed
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), Philip Facer (SF), Michael Valenti (C)
Stuart Flowers, Christopher Goldsmith, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder
 
14:06Illinois StateSammy Wallace makes the 1st free throw6-9
14:06Illinois StateSammy Wallace makes the 2nd free throw6-10
13:51Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner6-10
13:50Illinois StateDavid Bennett snags the defensive board6-10
13:42Illinois StatePhilip Facer can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner6-10
13:40Illinois StateMichael Valenti can't tip it in6-10
13:39Western KentuckyAllen Milford grabs the defensive rebound6-10
13:15Western KentuckyAllen Milford hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the paint6-10
13:14Western KentuckyAllen Milford grabs the offensive board6-10
12:54Western KentuckyThomas Wiese misses long on an open fadeaway from just outside the lane6-10
12:52Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the rebound6-10
12:44Illinois StateRonnie McKay misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing6-10
12:42Illinois StatePhilip Facer grabs the offensive board6-10
12:22Illinois StateSammy Wallace misses badly on a 3 from the right corner6-10
12:20Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the offensive rebound6-10
12:08Illinois StateMichael Valenti is whistled for traveling6-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Nelson (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Jack Hurst (SF), Joseph Aultman (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Christopher Higgins, Thomas Wiese, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Christopher Goldsmith (SG), James Long (PF), Daniel Jones (C)
Ronnie McKay, David Bennett, Sammy Wallace, Michael Valenti
 
11:50Western KentuckyJack Hurst knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Steven Nelson8-10
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Burns (fresh)
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Allen Milford (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh)
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Daniel Jones (fresh)
 
11:22Illinois StateJoseph Aultman takes the ball from Daniel Jones8-10
11:19Western KentuckyChristopher Goldsmith is called for the reach on Steven Nelson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Christopher Goldsmith, team foul #28-10
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Steven Yoder (C)
Philip Facer
 
11:05Western KentuckyAllen Milford throws it down on a nice dish by Richard Burns10-10
10:42Illinois StateDaniel Jones is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Daniel Jones, team foul #310-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Higgins (SG)
Richard Burns
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG)
Stuart Flowers
 
10:17Western KentuckySteven Nelson lays it up and in12-10
09:58Illinois StateDaniel Jones misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner12-10
09:56Western KentuckyJack Hurst snags the defensive board12-10
09:39Western KentuckySteven Nelson drills a 3pt jumper from straight away15-10
09:17Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith blows the layup15-10
09:16Western KentuckyJack Hurst grabs the board15-10
08:59Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman misses short on a fadeaway in the paint but he's fouled by Ronnie McKay - foul #1 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #415-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
Steven Nelson, Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Allen Milford
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), David Bennett (SG), Philip Facer (SF), Michael Valenti (C)
Ronnie McKay, Christopher Goldsmith, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder
 
08:59Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman makes the 1st free throw16-10
08:59Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman makes the 2nd free throw17-10
08:43Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Thomas Wiese - foul #1 on Thomas Wiese, team foul #517-10
08:43Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the 1st free throw17-11
08:43Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the 2nd free throw17-12
08:23Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy clanks a jumper from the left side17-12
08:21Western KentuckyRandall Elks tips it home19-12
08:12Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline19-12
08:11Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman gets the rebound19-12
07:59Western KentuckyRichard Burns can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing19-12
07:58Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman hits the follow up shot21-12
07:40Illinois StateStuart Flowers is fouled on the floor by Thomas Wiese - foul #2 on Thomas Wiese, team foul #621-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Higgins (SG)
Thomas Wiese
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Sammy Wallace (PF)
Stuart Flowers, James Long
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Burns (fresh)
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh)
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Sammy Wallace (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 4 reb.
 
07:19Illinois StateMichael Valenti misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing21-12
07:17Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins gets the rebound21-12
07:00Western KentuckySammy Wallace takes the ball from Joseph Aultman21-12
06:33Illinois StateMichael Valenti misses long on a turnaround in the paint21-12
06:32Illinois StatePhilip Facer grabs the offensive rebound21-12
06:11Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses the 3pt shot from the right wing21-12
06:09Western KentuckyRandall Elks pulls down the rebound21-12
05:59Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing21-12
05:58Illinois StateMichael Valenti snags the defensive board21-12
05:42Illinois StateDavid Bennett hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner21-12
05:41Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Ronnie McKay21-12
05:17Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Sammy Wallace21-15
05:15Western KentuckyRichard Burns throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt21-15
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Nelson (PG), Jack Hurst (SF), Allen Milford (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Richard Burns, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), Steven Yoder (C)
Ronnie McKay, David Bennett, Philip Facer, Sammy Wallace, Michael Valenti
 
04:54Illinois StateDaniel Jones lays it up and in set up by Christopher Goldsmith and he's fouled by Jack Hurst - foul #1 on Jack Hurst, team foul #721-17
04:54Illinois StateDaniel Jones makes the free throw21-18
04:52Western KentuckyChristopher Goldsmith is called for the reach on Christopher Higgins in the backcourt - foul #2 on Christopher Goldsmith, team foul #521-18
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
James Long (PF)
Christopher Goldsmith
 
04:35Western KentuckyAllen Milford comes up short on the runner in the lane but the foul's on James Long - foul #2 on James Long, team foul #621-18
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Philip Facer (SF)
James Long
 
04:35Western KentuckyAllen Milford misses the 1st free throw21-18
04:35Western KentuckyAllen Milford makes the 2nd free throw22-18
04:19Illinois StateDaniel Jones banks in the layup on a nice dish by Stuart Flowers22-20
04:10Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman's fadeaway is rejected by Daniel Jones22-20
04:08Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Stuart Flowers22-20
03:52Illinois StateDaniel Jones knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing set up by Eljasz Zenbaver22-22
03:33Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner22-22
03:31Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver grabs the defensive rebound22-22
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Allen Milford (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Joseph Aultman (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Eljasz Zenbaver (fairly fresh)
 SF - Philip Facer (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Steven Yoder (fairly fresh)
 
03:13Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses the jumper from the left block22-22
03:11Illinois StateSteven Yoder tips it but misses22-22
03:10Illinois StateSteven Yoder tips it home22-24
02:57Western KentuckyJack Hurst comes up short on the floater from the right wing22-24
02:55Illinois StateSteven Yoder grabs the defensive rebound22-24
02:36Illinois StateSteven Yoder hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner22-24
02:35Illinois StatePhilip Facer grabs the offensive rebound22-24
02:11Illinois StateJack Hurst is called for the reach on Eljasz Zenbaver - foul #2 on Jack Hurst, team foul #822-24
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Randall Elks (C)
Steven Nelson, Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Allen Milford, Joseph Aultman
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Stuart Flowers, Philip Facer, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder
 
02:11Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver misses the 1st free throw22-24
02:11Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Randall Elks22-24
01:54Western KentuckyRandall Elks is alone and drills a shot in the paint24-24
01:39Illinois StateRonnie McKay buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Long24-26
01:37Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed is fouled in the backcourt by Ronnie McKay - foul #2 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #724-26
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SF)
Eljasz Zenbaver
 
01:37Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 1st free throw25-26
01:37Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 2nd free throw26-26
01:23Illinois StateMichael Valenti knocks in the floater in the lane26-28
00:54Western KentuckyRandall Elks lays it up and in on a nice dish by Salehe Ahmed28-28
00:28Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner28-28
00:26Western KentuckyRichard Burns pulls down the rebound28-28
00:20Western KentuckyRichard Burns throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt28-28
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jack Hurst (SF)
Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Philip Facer (SF), Sammy Wallace (C)
David Bennett, Michael Valenti
 
00:04Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Ronnie McKay and he's hacked by Jack Hurst - foul #3 on Jack Hurst, team foul #928-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (SG), Allen Milford (C)
Richard Burns, Jack Hurst
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG)
Ronnie McKay
 
00:04Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the free throw28-31
00:00Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy misses short on a halfcourt shot28-31
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Thomas Wiese (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StatePhilip Facer inbounds the ball28-31
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
19:46Illinois StateMichael Valenti knocks in the jumper from close range set up by Ronnie McKay and he's fouled by Thomas Wiese - foul #3 on Thomas Wiese, team foul #128-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
Allen Milford (SF)
Thomas Wiese
 
SubsIllinois State 
19:46Illinois StateMichael Valenti makes the free throw28-34
19:44Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins is fouled in the backcourt by David Bennett - foul #1 on David Bennett, team foul #128-34
19:30Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed knocks in the shot from the left block30-34
19:09Illinois StateRonnie McKay misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing30-34
19:08Illinois StateJames Long grabs the offensive rebound30-34
19:00Illinois StatePhilip Facer knocks in the 3 from straight away30-37
18:44Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins is hacked by David Bennett - foul #2 on David Bennett, team foul #230-37
18:29Western KentuckyAllen Milford is fouled on the floor by Ronnie McKay - foul #3 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #330-37
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG)
Ronnie McKay
 
18:16Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing30-37
18:15Western KentuckyAllen Milford tips it home32-37
17:53Illinois StateJoseph Aultman takes the ball from Stuart Flowers32-37
17:44Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by David Trinidad35-37
17:24Illinois StateJames Long buries a runner from close range set up by Stuart Flowers35-39
17:09Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Stuart Flowers - foul #1 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #435-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SF), Randall Elks (C)
David Trinidad, Allen Milford, Joseph Aultman
 
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
David Bennett, Philip Facer, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
17:09Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed misses the 1st free throw35-39
17:09Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 2nd free throw36-39
16:50Illinois StateStuart Flowers misses badly on a shot from the right side36-39
16:48Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Christopher Higgins36-39
16:43Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy misses the 3 from straight away36-39
16:42Illinois StateDaniel Jones grabs the defensive rebound36-39
16:13Illinois StateChristopher Higgins is called for the reach on Christopher Goldsmith - foul #1 on Christopher Higgins, team foul #236-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Aultman (C)
Salehe Ahmed
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (PG)
Stuart Flowers
 
16:02Illinois StateSteven Yoder misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing36-39
16:00Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins gets the rebound36-39
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Burns (fresh)
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh)
 SF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Steven Yoder (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Sammy Wallace (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:44Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the wide open 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Richard Burns39-39
15:19Illinois StateChristopher Higgins takes the ball from Dennis Nieto39-39
15:15Western KentuckyRichard Burns lays it up and in on a nice dish by Christopher Higgins41-39
15:01Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith knocks in the jumper from close range on a great pass from Daniel Jones41-41
14:37Western KentuckyRandall Elks is fouled on the floor by Christopher Goldsmith - foul #3 on Christopher Goldsmith, team foul #541-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Thomas Wiese (SG), Jack Hurst (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Allen Milford (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Christopher Higgins, Richard Burns, Randall Elks, Joseph Aultman
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), Philip Facer (SF), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Dennis Nieto, Christopher Goldsmith, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder, Sammy Wallace
 
14:18Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed is hacked by Ronnie McKay - foul #4 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #641-41
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG)
Ronnie McKay
 
14:09Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away41-41
14:08Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed snags the offensive board41-41
14:00Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Thomas Wiese43-41
13:49Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side43-41
13:47Western KentuckyAllen Milford grabs the board43-41
13:45Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad is fouled in the backcourt by Stuart Flowers - foul #2 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #743-41
13:45Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad makes the 1st free throw44-41
13:45Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad makes the 2nd free throw45-41
13:27Illinois StateDavid Bennett scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner45-44
12:58Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Thomas Wiese48-44
12:49Illinois StateDavid Bennett makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Valenti48-46
12:46Western KentuckyAllen Milford travels in the backcourt48-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Burns (SG), Randall Elks (PF), Joseph Aultman (C)
Jack Hurst, Salehe Ahmed, Allen Milford
 
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG)
David Bennett
 
12:33Illinois StateMichael Valenti clanks a runner near the basket48-46
12:32Western KentuckyRandall Elks grabs the defensive rebound48-46
12:27Western KentuckyThomas Wiese misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing48-46
12:25Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman hits the follow up shot50-46
12:11Illinois StateStuart Flowers hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner50-46
12:09Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the offensive rebound50-46
12:04Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith misses badly on a turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Randall Elks - foul #1 on Randall Elks, team foul #350-46
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Jack Hurst (SF)
David Trinidad, Thomas Wiese
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (PG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
Stuart Flowers, Philip Facer, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
12:04Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith makes the 1st free throw50-47
12:04Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith misses the 2nd free throw50-47
12:04Western KentuckyJack Hurst grabs the defensive rebound50-47
12:01Western KentuckyDennis Nieto is called for the reach on Clayton Cassidy in the backcourt - foul #1 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #850-47
12:01Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 1st free throw51-47
12:01Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 2nd free throw52-47
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Richard Burns (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Steven Yoder (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Sammy Wallace (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:45Illinois StateDennis Nieto hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner52-47
11:43Illinois StateSteven Yoder pulls down the offensive rebound52-47
11:30Illinois StateJack Hurst picks off the pass by Sammy Wallace52-47
11:05Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses the jumpshot from the free throw line52-47
11:03Illinois StateDaniel Jones pulls down the rebound52-47
10:39Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away52-47
10:38Western KentuckyRandall Elks snags the defensive board52-47
10:33Western KentuckyRichard Burns's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt52-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Allen Milford (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Richard Burns, Jack Hurst, Randall Elks, Joseph Aultman
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), David Bennett (SG), Philip Facer (SF), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Dennis Nieto, Christopher Goldsmith, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder, Sammy Wallace
 
10:18Illinois StateMichael Valenti hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block52-47
10:17Western KentuckyThomas Wiese gets the rebound52-47
10:08Western KentuckyAllen Milford hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner52-47
10:07Illinois StatePhilip Facer snags the defensive board52-47
10:00Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Stuart Flowers52-49
09:41Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed clanks a floater in the lane52-49
09:39Illinois StatePhilip Facer grabs the board52-49
09:22Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away52-49
09:21Western KentuckyAllen Milford pulls down the rebound52-49
09:09Western KentuckyThomas Wiese connects on the open 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Christopher Higgins55-49
08:50Illinois StateJames Long throws a bad pass out of bounds55-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SF), Joseph Aultman (C)
David Trinidad, Thomas Wiese, Allen Milford
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (PG), Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Daniel Jones (C)
Stuart Flowers, David Bennett, Michael Valenti
 
08:35Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Clayton Cassidy58-49
08:13Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Philip Facer58-52
07:51Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed loses the dribble to Christopher Goldsmith58-52
07:46Illinois StateDennis Nieto lays it up and in on a nice dish by Christopher Goldsmith58-54
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Richard Burns (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (tiring) 9 pts.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Philip Facer (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Long (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Daniel Jones (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:44Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins is called for traveling in the backcourt58-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Jack Hurst (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Christopher Higgins, Salehe Ahmed
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
Dennis Nieto, Philip Facer, James Long, Daniel Jones
 
07:29Illinois StateDavid Trinidad is called for the reach on Ronnie McKay - foul #3 on David Trinidad, team foul #458-54
07:09Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing58-54
07:08Western KentuckyRichard Burns snags the defensive board58-54
06:49Western KentuckyRandall Elks loses the dribble to Steven Yoder58-54
06:32Illinois StateSteven Yoder misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side58-54
06:30Illinois StateDavid Bennett can't tip it in58-54
06:29Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman grabs the board58-54
06:08Western KentuckyDavid Bennett steals the ball from Jack Hurst58-54
05:51Illinois StateDavid Bennett is whistled for a carry58-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Allen Milford (C)
David Trinidad, Richard Burns, Jack Hurst, Randall Elks, Joseph Aultman
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Philip Facer (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Ronnie McKay, David Bennett, Christopher Goldsmith, Steven Yoder, Sammy Wallace
 
05:28Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins travels with the ball58-54
05:04Illinois StateAllen Milford blocks the short jumper by Daniel Jones58-54
05:02Illinois StatePhilip Facer tips it home58-56
04:49Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy loses the ball out of bounds58-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Randall Elks (C)
Salehe Ahmed
 
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), James Long (PF)
Stuart Flowers, Daniel Jones
 
04:37Illinois StateMichael Valenti clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing58-56
04:36Illinois StateJames Long grabs the offensive board58-56
04:14Illinois StatePhilip Facer buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Eljasz Zenbaver58-59
04:01Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away58-59
04:00Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver grabs the defensive rebound58-59
03:46Illinois StateJames Long misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away58-59
03:45Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver snags the offensive board58-59
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Thomas Wiese (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Allen Milford (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Randall Elks (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Eljasz Zenbaver (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 20 pts. 6 reb.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Michael Valenti (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb.
 
03:33Illinois StateChristopher Higgins steps in front of the Michael Valenti pass58-59
03:33Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)58-59
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Jack Hurst (SF)
Clayton Cassidy, Thomas Wiese
 
SubsIllinois State
David Bennett (SG)
Eljasz Zenbaver
 
03:23Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses long on a 3 from the left wing58-59
03:22Illinois StatePhilip Facer grabs the board58-59
03:08Illinois StateMichael Valenti lays it up and in and he's hacked by Randall Elks - foul #2 on Randall Elks, team foul #558-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Wiese (C)
Allen Milford
 
SubsIllinois State 
03:08Illinois StateMichael Valenti makes the free throw58-62
02:58Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins's floater is knocked away by James Long58-62
02:57Illinois StateMichael Valenti grabs the defensive rebound58-62
02:55Illinois StateDavid Trinidad steps in front of the Ronnie McKay pass in the backcourt58-62
02:54Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad lays it in60-62
02:40Illinois StateMichael Valenti hits a runner from close range on a great pass from David Bennett60-64
02:40Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)60-64
SubsWestern Kentucky
Salehe Ahmed (PF), Joseph Aultman (C)
Randall Elks, Thomas Wiese
 
SubsIllinois State 
02:38Western KentuckyDavid Bennett is called for the reach on Christopher Higgins in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Bennett, team foul #960-64
02:38Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins makes the 1st free throw61-64
02:38Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins misses the 2nd free throw61-64
02:38Illinois StateJames Long grabs the defensive rebound61-64
02:25Illinois State3 seconds is called on James Long61-64
02:09Western KentuckyDavid Bennett is called for the reach on David Trinidad - foul #4 on David Bennett, team foul #1061-64
02:09Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad misses the 1st free throw61-64
02:09Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad makes the 2nd free throw62-64
01:53Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses short on a 3 from the right corner62-64
01:52Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins grabs the defensive rebound62-64
01:46Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Trinidad64-64
01:35Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing64-64
01:34Illinois StateMichael Valenti grabs the offensive rebound64-64
01:17Illinois StateMichael Valenti misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing64-64
01:16Illinois StatePhilip Facer tips it back up and in64-66
01:14Western KentuckyRonnie McKay picks off the pass by David Trinidad in the backcourt64-66
00:51Illinois StatePhilip Facer knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by David Bennett64-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:35Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins double dribbles64-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:32Illinois StateMichael Valenti is fouled in the backcourt by David Trinidad - foul #4 on David Trinidad, team foul #664-68
00:30Illinois StateRonnie McKay is fouled on the floor by David Trinidad - foul #5 on David Trinidad, team foul #764-68
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG)
David Trinidad
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:30Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 1st free throw64-69
00:30Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 2nd free throw64-70
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) 
00:24Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Clayton Cassidy67-70
00:22Illinois StateDavid Bennett is hacked by Clayton Cassidy in the backcourt - foul #1 on Clayton Cassidy, team foul #867-70
00:22Illinois StateDavid Bennett makes the 1st free throw67-71
00:22Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses the 2nd free throw67-71
00:22Illinois StateJames Long pulls down the offensive rebound67-71
00:21Illinois StateJames Long is fouled on the floor by Salehe Ahmed - foul #3 on Salehe Ahmed, team foul #967-71
00:21Illinois StateJames Long misses the 1st free throw67-71
00:21Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed grabs the board67-71
00:17Western KentuckyPhilip Facer steps in front of the Joseph Aultman pass in the backcourt67-71
00:16Illinois StateRonnie McKay is fouled on the floor by Clayton Cassidy - foul #2 on Clayton Cassidy, team foul #1067-71
00:16Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 1st free throw67-72
00:16Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 2nd free throw67-73
00:11Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins clanks a 3pt shot from straight away67-73
00:09Illinois StateRonnie McKay pulls down the rebound67-73
00:08Illinois StateRonnie McKay is fouled in the backcourt by Clayton Cassidy - foul #3 on Clayton Cassidy, team foul #1167-73
00:08Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 1st free throw67-74
00:08Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 2nd free throw67-75
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:06Western KentuckyJack Hurst's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt67-75
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:00Illinois StateRonnie McKay runs out the clock67-75