#C2113D #EB2836
Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
12/15/2024
90
  1 2 F
Northern Illinois University 47 43 90
Ball State 37 33 70
70
Show More
STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAnthony Thames 28 5-9 0-1 1-2 3 16 1 2 0 3 1 11
pfHarold Coleman 24 4-9 1-4 5-5 0 2 1 5 0 1 0 14
sfCharles Gibson 26 1-3 0-0 2-2 2 4 1 1 0 0 1 4
sgJeff Aponte 26 5-9 2-4 0-0 3 6 6 1 1 0 0 12
pgHenry Blair 18 5-6 2-3 4-4 0 1 2 3 2 0 4 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgDarryl Wade 22 2-4 1-2 5-8 1 1 4 1 1 0 2 10
cDanny Steele 18 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 1 1 0 2 4
sgStanley Weeks 16 4-9 4-6 5-5 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 17
pfMartin Crutchfield 14 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0
pgJohn Allison 7 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 2
sfJohn Wright 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 29-54 10-21 22-26 10 38 16 17 7 5 12 90
Percentages   .537 .476 .846                

Show More
STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cThomas Saldana 24 4-6 0-1 2-2 3 6 1 0 2 0 3 10
pfRandal Delaney 23 2-5 1-1 0-0 3 4 1 2 1 0 3 5
sfPhillip Gardner 21 3-5 1-2 0-0 1 1 1 2 1 0 3 7
sgThomas Smith 25 4-12 3-7 1-1 1 2 4 1 2 0 1 12
pgWilliam Thomas 27 3-12 1-4 3-4 0 1 4 2 2 0 3 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgMark Cole 18 4-9 2-4 1-2 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 11
pfRussell Palmatier 18 3-7 2-5 2-2 1 6 0 1 1 0 1 10
sgRoberto Russo 17 0-3 0-1 1-2 2 5 0 1 0 0 1 1
cRoy Jones 17 2-8 0-1 0-0 3 7 0 3 0 1 4 4
pgMichael Roberts 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
cDarwin Mitchell 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 25-67 10-26 10-13 14 32 11 14 10 1 22 70
Percentages   .373 .385 .769                

NIU
47
15-27
6-12
11-11
6
16
6
9
5
2
5
16
16
10
14
22
43
14-27
4-9
11-15
4
22
10
8
2
3
7
14
5
4
5
11
90
29-54
10-21
22-26
10
38
16
17
7
5
12
30
21
14
19
33
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
BSU
37
13-30
7-14
4-4
6
12
5
9
3
0
9
10
13
8
0
13
33
12-37
3-12
6-9
8
20
6
5
7
1
13
12
6
6
7
13
70
25-67
10-26
10-13
14
32
11
14
10
1
22
22
19
14
7
26
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Henry Blair Northern Illinois University
16 Points, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Henry Blair (fresh)
 SG - Jeff Aponte (fresh)
 SF - Charles Gibson (fresh)
 PF - Harold Coleman (fresh)
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - William Thomas (fresh)
 SG - Thomas Smith (fresh)
 SF - Phillip Gardner (fresh)
 PF - Randal Delaney (fresh)
 C - Thomas Saldana (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:37Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing0-0
19:35Ball StateThomas Saldana grabs the board0-0
19:21Ball StateThe short jumper by Thomas Smith is denied by Anthony Thames0-0
19:19Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Harold Coleman0-0
19:13Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte lays it in on a great pass from Henry Blair2-0
18:48Ball StateWilliam Thomas clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Henry Blair - foul #1 on Henry Blair, team foul #12-0
18:48Ball StateWilliam Thomas makes the 1st free throw2-1
18:48Ball StateWilliam Thomas makes the 2nd free throw2-2
18:36Northern Illinois UniversityPhillip Gardner steps in front of the Harold Coleman pass2-2
18:15Ball StatePhillip Gardner misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away2-2
18:13Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Anthony Thames2-2
18:09Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side4-2
17:51Ball StateWilliam Thomas can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner4-2
17:50Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson grabs the board4-2
17:42Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman is whistled for traveling4-2
17:20Ball StatePhillip Gardner buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by William Thomas4-5
17:02Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson misses long on a shot from the right wing4-5
17:00Ball StateThe rebound goes to Thomas Smith4-5
16:47Ball StateHenry Blair takes the ball from William Thomas4-5
16:42Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair hits the finger roll6-5
16:20Ball StateCharles Gibson is called for the reach on Thomas Smith - foul #1 on Charles Gibson, team foul #26-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG), Stanley Weeks (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), Danny Steele (PF)
Henry Blair, Jeff Aponte, Charles Gibson, Harold Coleman
 
SubsBall State 
16:09Ball StatePhillip Gardner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds6-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Russell Palmatier (PF)
Randal Delaney
 
15:48Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade comes up short on the fadeaway from the right block6-5
15:47Ball StateRussell Palmatier gets the rebound6-5
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fresh)
 SG - Stanley Weeks (fresh)
 SF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh)
 PF - Danny Steele (fresh)
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - William Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Thomas Smith (fresh)
 SF - Phillip Gardner (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Russell Palmatier (fresh)
 C - Thomas Saldana (fresh)
 
15:36Ball StatePhillip Gardner is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Phillip Gardner, team foul #16-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Allison (SG)
Anthony Thames
 
SubsBall State
Michael Roberts (PG), Mark Cole (SG), Roberto Russo (SF), Roy Jones (C)
William Thomas, Thomas Smith, Phillip Gardner, Thomas Saldana
 
15:22Northern Illinois UniversityDanny Steele drills a fadeaway in the lane set up by Stanley Weeks8-5
15:06Ball StateMark Cole scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner8-8
15:00Northern Illinois UniversityDanny Steele is fouled on the floor by Russell Palmatier - foul #1 on Russell Palmatier, team foul #28-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Henry Blair (PG), Jeff Aponte (SG), Charles Gibson (SF)
Darryl Wade, John Allison, Stanley Weeks
 
SubsBall State
Randal Delaney (PF)
Michael Roberts
 
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane8-8
14:44Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson grabs the offensive board8-8
14:24Northern Illinois UniversityMark Cole is called for the reach on Henry Blair - foul #1 on Mark Cole, team foul #38-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Coleman (PF), Anthony Thames (C)
Danny Steele, Martin Crutchfield
 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG), Thomas Smith (SG), Phillip Gardner (SF), Thomas Saldana (C)
Mark Cole, Roberto Russo, Russell Palmatier, Roy Jones
 
14:10Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman misses the jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Randal Delaney - foul #1 on Randal Delaney, team foul #48-8
14:10Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman makes the 1st free throw9-8
14:10Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman makes the 2nd free throw10-8
13:51Ball StateRandal Delaney clanks a floater from the left wing10-8
13:49Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames grabs the defensive rebound10-8
13:44Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing13-8
13:33Ball StateThomas Saldana comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner13-8
13:32Ball StatePhillip Gardner hits the follow up shot13-10
13:16Northern Illinois UniversityRandal Delaney steals it from Anthony Thames13-10
12:59Ball StateThomas Smith makes the 3pt attempt from straight away13-13
12:37Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman misses the 3 from the right corner13-13
12:36Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte hits the follow up shot15-13
12:24Ball StateWilliam Thomas misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing15-13
12:23Ball StateThomas Saldana hits the follow up shot15-15
12:12Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Saldana steals the ball from Harold Coleman15-15
12:02Ball StateRandal Delaney connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by William Thomas15-18
11:55Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman misses badly on a 3 from the left corner15-18
11:53Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte pulls down the offensive rebound15-18
11:38Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Phillip Gardner - foul #2 on Phillip Gardner, team foul #515-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG), Stanley Weeks (SG), Danny Steele (PF)
Henry Blair, Jeff Aponte, Harold Coleman
 
SubsBall State
Michael Roberts (PG), Mark Cole (SG), Roberto Russo (SF), Russell Palmatier (PF), Roy Jones (C)
William Thomas, Thomas Smith, Phillip Gardner, Randal Delaney, Thomas Saldana
 
11:38Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson makes the 1st free throw16-18
11:38Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson makes the 2nd free throw17-18
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fresh)
 SG - Stanley Weeks (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Gibson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Danny Steele (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Roberts (fresh)
 SG - Mark Cole (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Roberto Russo (fresh)
 PF - Russell Palmatier (fresh)
 C - Roy Jones (fresh)
 
11:28Ball StateMark Cole clanks a floater from the right wing17-18
11:27Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames grabs the defensive rebound17-18
11:23Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing17-18
11:22Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames tips it in19-18
11:13Ball StateMark Cole hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side19-18
11:11Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Anthony Thames19-18
11:07Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks misses long on a floater from the left block19-18
11:05Ball StateRoberto Russo snags the defensive board19-18
10:42Ball StateRussell Palmatier misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Danny Steele - foul #1 on Danny Steele, team foul #319-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Allison (SG), Martin Crutchfield (C)
Charles Gibson, Anthony Thames
 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG)
Michael Roberts
 
10:42Ball StateRussell Palmatier makes the 1st free throw19-19
10:42Ball StateRussell Palmatier makes the 2nd free throw19-20
10:25Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks misses long on a jumper from the left wing19-20
10:23Ball StateRussell Palmatier snags the defensive board19-20
10:08Ball StateJohn Allison steps in front of the Roy Jones pass19-20
10:03Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Allison hits the finger roll21-20
09:42Ball StateJohn Allison picks off the pass by Mark Cole21-20
09:22Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing24-20
09:06Ball StateWilliam Thomas misses short on a 3 from the right corner24-20
09:05Ball StateRussell Palmatier tips it back up and in24-22
08:49Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Darryl Wade and he's hacked by Roy Jones - foul #1 on Roy Jones, team foul #627-22
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Henry Blair (PG), Jeff Aponte (SG), Harold Coleman (PF), Anthony Thames (C)
Darryl Wade, John Allison, Danny Steele, Martin Crutchfield
 
SubsBall State
Michael Roberts (PG), Thomas Smith (SG), Randal Delaney (PF), Thomas Saldana (C)
William Thomas, Mark Cole, Russell Palmatier, Roy Jones
 
08:49Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks makes the free throw28-22
08:30Ball StateThomas Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing28-22
08:29Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair gets the rebound28-22
08:19Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing28-22
08:18Ball StateThe rebound goes to Thomas Saldana28-22
07:56Ball StateRoberto Russo comes up short on the shot from the right block28-22
07:54Ball StateRandal Delaney misses the tip28-22
07:52Ball StateThe offensive rebound goes to Randal Delaney28-22
07:30Ball StateThomas Smith misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing28-22
07:28Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames gets the rebound28-22
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Henry Blair (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jeff Aponte (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Stanley Weeks (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Harold Coleman (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Roberts (fresh)
 SG - Thomas Smith (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Roberto Russo (fairly fresh)
 PF - Randal Delaney (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Saldana (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks is hacked by Roberto Russo - foul #1 on Roberto Russo, team foul #728-22
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG), Russell Palmatier (SF)
Michael Roberts, Roberto Russo
 
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks makes the 1st free throw29-22
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks makes the 2nd free throw30-22
07:00Ball StateRussell Palmatier knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Smith30-25
06:56Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair is hacked by William Thomas - foul #1 on William Thomas, team foul #830-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Charles Gibson (SF)
Stanley Weeks
 
SubsBall State
Roy Jones (PF)
Randal Delaney
 
06:56Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair makes the 1st free throw31-25
06:56Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair makes the 2nd free throw32-25
06:42Ball StateWilliam Thomas is fouled on the floor by Henry Blair - foul #2 on Henry Blair, team foul #432-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG)
Henry Blair
 
SubsBall State 
06:19Ball StateThomas Smith knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by William Thomas32-28
06:00Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing32-28
05:58Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson tips it back up and in34-28
05:41Ball StateRoy Jones loses the ball out of bounds34-28
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Allison (SG), Danny Steele (PF)
Jeff Aponte, Harold Coleman
 
SubsBall State
Mark Cole (SG), Roberto Russo (SF), Randal Delaney (PF)
Thomas Smith, Russell Palmatier, Thomas Saldana
 
05:12Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames is whistled for a carry34-28
05:00Ball StateRoy Jones hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner34-28
04:58Ball StateRoberto Russo grabs the offensive rebound34-28
04:43Ball StateWilliam Thomas scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Randal Delaney34-30
04:20Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Allison is called for traveling34-30
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jeff Aponte (SG), Harold Coleman (PF)
John Allison, Anthony Thames
 
SubsBall State
Thomas Smith (SG), Russell Palmatier (SF), Thomas Saldana (C)
Mark Cole, Roberto Russo, Roy Jones
 
04:01Ball StateRussell Palmatier travels with the ball34-30
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Mark Cole (PG), Darwin Mitchell (PF)
William Thomas, Randal Delaney
 
03:48Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman buries a floater in the paint36-30
03:45Ball StateMark Cole loses the dribble to Darryl Wade in the backcourt36-30
03:31Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman misses long on a fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Darwin Mitchell - foul #1 on Darwin Mitchell, team foul #936-30
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Henry Blair (PG), Stanley Weeks (SF)
Darryl Wade, Charles Gibson
 
SubsBall State
Phillip Gardner (SF)
Darwin Mitchell
 
03:31Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman makes the 1st free throw37-30
03:31Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman makes the 2nd free throw38-30
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Henry Blair (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jeff Aponte (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Stanley Weeks (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Harold Coleman (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Danny Steele (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Mark Cole (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Thomas Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Phillip Gardner (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Russell Palmatier (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Thomas Saldana (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:15Ball StateRussell Palmatier buries a 3pt attempt from straight away38-33
02:55Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Jeff Aponte41-33
02:35Ball StateThomas Smith loses the dribble to Jeff Aponte41-33
02:18Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Henry Blair44-33
01:55Ball StateThomas Saldana scores on a shot from the baseline44-35
01:53Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair is whistled for traveling in the backcourt44-35
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Charles Gibson (SF), Martin Crutchfield (PF), Anthony Thames (C)
Stanley Weeks, Harold Coleman, Danny Steele
 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG), Randal Delaney (PF), Roy Jones (C)
Mark Cole, Russell Palmatier, Thomas Saldana
 
01:35Ball StateRandal Delaney buries a floater from close range44-37
01:31Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane44-37
01:30Northern Illinois UniversityMartin Crutchfield pulls down the offensive rebound44-37
01:18Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Henry Blair, team foul #544-37
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG), Stanley Weeks (SG)
Henry Blair, Jeff Aponte
 
SubsBall State
Roberto Russo (SG)
Thomas Smith
 
00:57Ball StateRoy Jones is denied on a layup by Martin Crutchfield44-37
00:56Northern Illinois UniversityMartin Crutchfield snags the defensive board44-37
00:52Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson is called for traveling44-37
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Mark Cole (SG)
Roberto Russo
 
00:26Ball StateRandal Delaney misses short on a shot from the free throw line44-37
00:25Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames gets the rebound44-37
00:18Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Charles Gibson47-37
00:00Ball StateWilliam Thomas can't connect on a jumper in the paint47-37
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Jeff Aponte (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Gibson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Harold Coleman (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - William Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Thomas Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Phillip Gardner (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Randal Delaney (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Thomas Saldana (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Ball StatePhillip Gardner inbounds the ball47-37
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:48Ball StateThomas Smith clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner47-37
19:46Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames pulls down the rebound47-37
19:41Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman loses the dribble to William Thomas47-37
19:37Ball StateWilliam Thomas misses the easy layup47-37
19:36Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames snags the defensive board47-37
19:20Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames drills a fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Jeff Aponte49-37
19:07Ball StateWilliam Thomas makes the fadeaway from the left side set up by Phillip Gardner49-39
18:51Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman connects on the jumper from the free throw line set up by Darryl Wade and he's fouled by Thomas Saldana - foul #1 on Thomas Saldana, team foul #151-39
18:51Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman makes the free throw52-39
18:30Ball StateAnthony Thames blocks the short jumper by Thomas Smith52-39
18:28Ball StateRandal Delaney gets the offensive rebound52-39
18:10Ball StateThomas Smith can't connect on a shot from the right side52-39
18:08Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte pulls down the rebound52-39
17:57Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman makes the runner near the basket on a nice dish by Jeff Aponte54-39
17:52Ball StateThe pull-up jumper by Thomas Smith is blocked by Harold Coleman54-39
17:50Ball StateThomas Saldana hits the follow up shot54-41
17:39Northern Illinois UniversityWilliam Thomas is called for the reach on Darryl Wade - foul #2 on William Thomas, team foul #254-41
17:24Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Smith takes the ball from Jeff Aponte54-41
17:21Ball StatePhillip Gardner lays it in set up by Thomas Smith54-43
16:59Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline54-43
16:58Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames tips it in56-43
16:40Ball StatePhillip Gardner is fouled on the floor by Darryl Wade - foul #1 on Darryl Wade, team foul #156-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Stanley Weeks (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), Danny Steele (PF)
Jeff Aponte, Charles Gibson, Harold Coleman
 
SubsBall State
Michael Roberts (PG), Mark Cole (SG), Roberto Russo (SF), Russell Palmatier (PF), Roy Jones (C)
William Thomas, Thomas Smith, Phillip Gardner, Randal Delaney, Thomas Saldana
 
16:26Ball StateRussell Palmatier misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing56-43
16:24Ball StateRoy Jones hits the follow up shot56-45
16:03Northern Illinois UniversityDanny Steele buries a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Anthony Thames58-45
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Stanley Weeks (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Danny Steele (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Anthony Thames (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Roberts (fresh)
 SG - Mark Cole (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Roberto Russo (fresh)
 PF - Russell Palmatier (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Roy Jones (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:40Ball StateRussell Palmatier clanks a fadeaway from the baseline58-45
15:39Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames pulls down the rebound58-45
15:34Northern Illinois UniversityRussell Palmatier steals the ball from Darryl Wade58-45
15:14Ball StateMark Cole comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Stanley Weeks - foul #1 on Stanley Weeks, team foul #258-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Henry Blair (PG), Jeff Aponte (SG), Charles Gibson (SF), Harold Coleman (PF)
Darryl Wade, Stanley Weeks, Martin Crutchfield, Anthony Thames
 
SubsBall State
Thomas Smith (SG), Phillip Gardner (SF), Thomas Saldana (C)
Michael Roberts, Roberto Russo, Roy Jones
 
15:14Ball StateMark Cole makes the 1st free throw58-46
15:14Ball StateMark Cole misses the 2nd free throw58-46
15:14Northern Illinois UniversityDanny Steele grabs the defensive rebound58-46
15:05Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair is fouled on the floor by Thomas Saldana - foul #2 on Thomas Saldana, team foul #358-46
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG)
Mark Cole
 
14:54Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman misses long on a jump hook from the baseline58-46
14:52Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte snags the offensive board58-46
14:39Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing58-46
14:37Ball StateWilliam Thomas snags the defensive board58-46
14:24Ball StateWilliam Thomas comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line58-46
14:22Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Danny Steele58-46
14:20Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair is hacked by William Thomas in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Thomas, team foul #458-46
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Randal Delaney (PF)
Russell Palmatier
 
13:53Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Jeff Aponte61-46
13:48Ball StateWilliam Thomas misses the jumper from the left side61-46
13:47Ball StateThe offensive rebound goes to Thomas Smith61-46
13:38Ball StateThomas Saldana buries a shot from the left block on a great pass from Thomas Smith61-48
13:26Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Harold Coleman63-48
13:12Ball StateA charge is called on Randal Delaney - foul #2 on Randal Delaney, team foul #563-48
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Martin Crutchfield (PF), Anthony Thames (C)
Harold Coleman, Danny Steele
 
SubsBall State
Russell Palmatier (SF), Roy Jones (C)
Phillip Gardner, Thomas Saldana
 
12:56Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner63-48
12:54Ball StateRoy Jones snags the defensive board63-48
12:39Ball StateWilliam Thomas hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Thomas Smith63-51
12:18Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner63-51
12:16Ball StateRandal Delaney pulls down the rebound63-51
12:09Ball StateRussell Palmatier comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner63-51
12:07Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames gets the rebound63-51
11:45Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames hits a turnaround in the paint and he's hacked by Randal Delaney - foul #3 on Randal Delaney, team foul #665-51
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG), Stanley Weeks (SG), Harold Coleman (PF)
Henry Blair, Jeff Aponte, Charles Gibson
 
SubsBall State
Mark Cole (PG), Roberto Russo (SG), Phillip Gardner (SF), Thomas Saldana (C)
William Thomas, Thomas Smith, Randal Delaney, Roy Jones
 
11:45Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames makes the free throw66-51
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Stanley Weeks (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Harold Coleman (fresh) 11 pts.
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh) 9 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Mark Cole (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Roberto Russo (fresh)
 SF - Phillip Gardner (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Russell Palmatier (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Thomas Saldana (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 
11:26Ball StateMark Cole buries a fadeaway from the free throw line66-53
11:03Northern Illinois UniversityMartin Crutchfield hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away66-53
11:02Ball StateThe rebound goes to Russell Palmatier66-53
10:45Ball StateRoberto Russo misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane66-53
10:44Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames snags the defensive board66-53
10:21Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks travels with the ball66-53
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Henry Blair (PG), Jeff Aponte (SG), Charles Gibson (SF)
Darryl Wade, Stanley Weeks, Martin Crutchfield
 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG), Randal Delaney (PF)
Roberto Russo, Russell Palmatier
 
10:05Ball StateWilliam Thomas blows the layup but he's hacked by Henry Blair - foul #4 on Henry Blair, team foul #366-53
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG), Danny Steele (PF)
Henry Blair, Harold Coleman
 
SubsBall State
Thomas Smith (SG)
Mark Cole
 
10:05Ball StateWilliam Thomas misses the 1st free throw66-53
10:05Ball StateWilliam Thomas makes the 2nd free throw66-54
09:51Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Smith steals the ball from Danny Steele66-54
09:35Ball StateWilliam Thomas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds66-54
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Roberto Russo (SF)
Phillip Gardner
 
09:14Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames blows the layup66-54
09:13Ball StateThomas Saldana gets the rebound66-54
09:08Ball StateRoberto Russo throws a bad pass out of bounds66-54
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Wright (PF)
Anthony Thames
 
SubsBall State
Roy Jones (C)
Thomas Saldana
 
09:01Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Smith is called for the reach on Darryl Wade - foul #1 on Thomas Smith, team foul #766-54
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Coleman (PF)
John Wright
 
SubsBall State
Darwin Mitchell (C)
Randal Delaney
 
09:01Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade makes the 1st free throw67-54
09:01Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade makes the 2nd free throw68-54
08:39Ball StateWilliam Thomas misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing68-54
08:38Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Gibson snags the defensive board68-54
08:32Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing68-54
08:30Ball StateRoberto Russo snags the defensive board68-54
08:22Ball StateThomas Smith drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from William Thomas68-57
08:04Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Jeff Aponte71-57
07:38Ball StateRoy Jones can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane71-57
07:36Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman grabs the defensive rebound71-57
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Jeff Aponte (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Charles Gibson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Harold Coleman (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Danny Steele (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - William Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Thomas Smith (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Roberto Russo (fresh)
 PF - Roy Jones (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Darwin Mitchell (fresh)
 
07:32Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Darryl Wade73-57
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
07:24Ball StateThomas Smith makes the turnaround from the baseline and he's hacked by Darryl Wade - foul #2 on Darryl Wade, team foul #473-59
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Henry Blair (PG), Stanley Weeks (SF), Martin Crutchfield (PF), Anthony Thames (C)
Jeff Aponte, Charles Gibson, Harold Coleman, Danny Steele
 
SubsBall State
Mark Cole (PG), Phillip Gardner (SF), Randal Delaney (PF), Thomas Saldana (C)
William Thomas, Roberto Russo, Roy Jones, Darwin Mitchell
 
07:24Ball StateThomas Smith makes the free throw73-60
07:01Northern Illinois UniversityThomas Saldana steps in front of the Henry Blair pass73-60
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
06:42Ball StateThomas Saldana misses long on a floater in the paint but the foul's on Stanley Weeks - foul #2 on Stanley Weeks, team foul #573-60
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Allison (SG)
Darryl Wade
 
SubsBall State
Roberto Russo (SG)
Thomas Smith
 
06:42Ball StateThomas Saldana makes the 1st free throw73-61
06:42Ball StateThomas Saldana makes the 2nd free throw73-62
06:19Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block73-62
06:17Ball StateRoberto Russo snags the defensive board73-62
06:06Ball StateThomas Saldana can't finish the layup73-62
06:05Northern Illinois UniversityMartin Crutchfield pulls down the rebound73-62
05:58Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks clanks a fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Thomas Saldana - foul #3 on Thomas Saldana, team foul #873-62
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jeff Aponte (SG), Harold Coleman (PF)
John Allison, Martin Crutchfield
 
SubsBall State
William Thomas (PG)
Roberto Russo
 
05:58Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks makes the 1st free throw74-62
05:58Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks makes the 2nd free throw75-62
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
05:46Ball StateMark Cole connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Thomas Saldana75-65
05:41Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair is fouled on the floor by Phillip Gardner - foul #3 on Phillip Gardner, team foul #975-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Charles Gibson (SF)
Stanley Weeks
 
SubsBall State 
05:41Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair makes the 1st free throw76-65
05:41Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair makes the 2nd free throw77-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
05:26Ball StateMark Cole can't connect on a floater from the left side77-65
05:25Ball StateThomas Saldana snags the offensive board77-65
05:15Ball StateRandal Delaney loses the dribble to Henry Blair77-65
05:07Northern Illinois UniversityHenry Blair scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Jeff Aponte80-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
04:55Ball StatePhillip Gardner misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing80-65
04:53Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte grabs the defensive rebound80-65
04:46Northern Illinois UniversityWilliam Thomas takes the ball from Harold Coleman80-65
04:17Ball StatePhillip Gardner is fouled on the floor by Anthony Thames - foul #1 on Anthony Thames, team foul #680-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Darryl Wade (PG)
Henry Blair
 
SubsBall State
Thomas Smith (SG), Roberto Russo (SF), Russell Palmatier (PF), Roy Jones (C)
Mark Cole, Phillip Gardner, Randal Delaney, Thomas Saldana
 
04:02Ball StateWilliam Thomas is denied on a layup by Anthony Thames80-65
04:00Ball StateRoy Jones grabs the offensive rebound80-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
03:54Ball StateRussell Palmatier can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner80-65
03:52Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Jeff Aponte80-65
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:46Northern Illinois UniversityJeff Aponte connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Darryl Wade83-65
03:36Ball StateRoy Jones makes the fadeaway from close range83-67
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Darryl Wade (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Jeff Aponte (fresh) 12 pts. 6 ast.
 SF - Charles Gibson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Harold Coleman (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Anthony Thames (fresh) 9 pts. 13 reb. 3 blk.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - William Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Thomas Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Roberto Russo (fresh)
 PF - Russell Palmatier (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Roy Jones (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:20Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Coleman hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing83-67
03:19Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames can't tip it in83-67
03:18Ball StateRussell Palmatier pulls down the rebound83-67
03:13Ball StateThomas Smith misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing83-67
03:12Ball StateRoy Jones misses the tip83-67
03:10Ball StateRoberto Russo pulls down the offensive rebound83-67
03:05Ball StateRoy Jones clanks a floater in the lane83-67
03:04Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames grabs the defensive rebound83-67
02:58Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames knocks in the jump hook in the lane and he's hacked by Roy Jones - foul #2 on Roy Jones, team foul #1085-67
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Stanley Weeks (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), Danny Steele (PF)
Jeff Aponte, Charles Gibson, Harold Coleman
 
SubsBall State
Michael Roberts (PG), Mark Cole (SG)
William Thomas, Thomas Smith
 
02:58Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames misses the free throw85-67
02:58Ball StateRoy Jones pulls down the rebound85-67
02:35Ball StateRoy Jones misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane85-67
02:34Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Thames snags the defensive board85-67
02:18Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade misses the easy layup but the foul's on Roy Jones - foul #3 on Roy Jones, team foul #1185-67
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Allison (SG)
Anthony Thames
 
SubsBall State 
02:18Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade misses the 1st free throw85-67
02:18Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade misses the 2nd free throw85-67
02:18Ball StateRoy Jones pulls down the rebound85-67
02:06Ball StateRoberto Russo misses short on a floater from the left side but he's hacked by Danny Steele - foul #2 on Danny Steele, team foul #785-67
02:06Ball StateRoberto Russo misses the 1st free throw85-67
02:06Ball StateRoberto Russo makes the 2nd free throw85-68
01:55Northern Illinois UniversityMark Cole steals it from John Allison85-68
01:45Ball StateRoberto Russo clanks a 3 from straight away85-68
01:44Northern Illinois UniversityStanley Weeks grabs the board85-68
01:39Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Roberts is called for the reach on Darryl Wade - foul #1 on Michael Roberts, team foul #1285-68
01:39Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade makes the 1st free throw86-68
01:39Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade makes the 2nd free throw87-68
01:24Ball StateDanny Steele takes the ball from Roy Jones87-68
01:18Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Allison misses short on a shot from just outside the lane87-68
01:16Ball StateRussell Palmatier grabs the defensive rebound87-68
01:10Ball StateMark Cole clanks a 3 pointer from straight away87-68
01:08Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Danny Steele87-68
01:03Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade is hacked by Roy Jones - foul #4 on Roy Jones, team foul #1387-68
01:03Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade makes the 1st free throw88-68
01:03Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade misses the 2nd free throw88-68
01:03Ball StateRoy Jones grabs the defensive rebound88-68
00:58Ball StateMark Cole makes the jumper from just outside the lane88-70
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:37Northern Illinois UniversityThe short jumper by Stanley Weeks is denied by Roy Jones88-70
00:35Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade tips it home90-70
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:30Ball StateMark Cole misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing90-70
00:29Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Allison snags the defensive board90-70
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityDarryl Wade runs out the clock90-70