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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Rupp
Illinois State Sim AI
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Final -
 12/16/2024
73
  1 2 F
Illinois State 50 23 73
Western Kentucky 31 31 62
62
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 24 2-8 0-1 2-2 4 7 1 3 0 0 0 6
pfJames Long 24 2-6 0-2 2-2 0 3 1 2 0 1 1 6
sfPhilip Facer 26 4-8 1-4 4-4 2 3 2 2 2 1 3 13
sgDavid Bennett 9 2-3 1-2 1-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6
pgRonnie McKay 22 3-6 2-4 4-4 1 1 3 1 1 0 4 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfChristopher Goldsmith 23 2-4 0-0 4-4 1 5 1 3 5 0 2 8
pfDaniel Jones 16 3-6 1-3 3-4 1 5 1 1 0 1 1 10
sgStuart Flowers 16 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
pfSteven Yoder 14 0-2 0-0 2-2 3 5 5 0 0 0 0 2
pfSammy Wallace 12 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 1
sfEljasz Zenbaver 11 3-4 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 7
sgDennis Nieto 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 22-50 6-19 23-25 12 32 16 14 8 4 18 73
Percentages   .440 .316 .920                

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 21 2-5 0-1 2-2 2 5 0 0 2 1 2 6
pfSalehe Ahmed 19 4-8 0-2 4-5 4 6 0 0 0 1 3 12
sfJack Hurst 18 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 2 0 4 0 0 4 0
sgChristopher Higgins 22 5-9 3-5 1-1 0 3 1 0 3 0 2 14
pgDavid Trinidad 24 1-4 0-2 0-1 1 1 5 3 1 0 2 2
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfThomas Wiese 20 4-7 2-3 0-2 0 0 0 4 0 1 3 10
pfRandall Elks 20 2-5 0-1 2-2 2 3 0 1 0 1 1 6
pfAllen Milford 19 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 3 1 2 2 1 1 2
sfRichard Burns 18 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 3
sgClayton Cassidy 17 2-5 1-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 1 0 1 5
sgSteven Nelson 2 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 23-50 6-17 10-15 10 25 12 16 9 5 20 62
Percentages   .460 .353 .667                

ISU
50
12-23
5-9
21-22
4
16
9
4
5
2
10
14
12
5
6
16
23
10-27
1-10
2-3
8
16
7
10
3
2
8
16
9
7
2
14
73
22-50
6-19
23-25
12
32
16
14
8
4
18
30
21
12
8
30
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
WKU
31
11-28
2-11
7-10
7
13
6
8
3
3
14
14
4
10
4
13
31
12-22
4-6
3-5
3
12
6
8
6
2
6
12
14
7
4
15
62
23-50
6-17
10-15
10
25
12
16
9
5
20
26
18
17
8
28
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Philip Facer Illinois State
13 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh)
 SG - David Bennett (fresh)
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh)
 PF - James Long (fresh)
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh)
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh)
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:42Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins lays it in on a nice dish by David Trinidad and he's fouled by David Bennett - foul #1 on David Bennett, team foul #10-2
19:42Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins makes the free throw0-3
19:26Illinois StateJames Long misses the 3 pointer from the right corner0-3
19:24Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins pulls down the rebound0-3
19:09Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner0-3
19:08Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed pulls down the offensive rebound0-3
18:58Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed can't connect on a shot from the left block but the foul's on David Bennett - foul #2 on David Bennett, team foul #20-3
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG)
David Bennett
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
18:58Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 1st free throw0-4
18:58Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 2nd free throw0-5
18:34Illinois StateRonnie McKay hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Christopher Goldsmith3-5
18:20Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line3-5
18:18Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the rebound3-5
17:57Illinois StateJames Long can't throw it down but he's fouled by Salehe Ahmed - foul #1 on Salehe Ahmed, team foul #13-5
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Allen Milford (PF), Randall Elks (C)
David Trinidad, Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Salehe Ahmed, Joseph Aultman
 
17:57Illinois StateJames Long makes the 1st free throw4-5
17:57Illinois StateJames Long makes the 2nd free throw5-5
17:48Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Burns5-8
17:34Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Randall Elks - foul #1 on Randall Elks, team foul #25-8
17:34Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the 1st free throw6-8
17:34Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the 2nd free throw7-8
17:32Western KentuckyRichard Burns is hacked by Christopher Goldsmith in the backcourt - foul #1 on Christopher Goldsmith, team foul #37-8
17:12Western KentuckyRonnie McKay steps in front of the Allen Milford pass7-8
17:08Illinois StateRonnie McKay lays it up and in9-8
16:49Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line9-8
16:48Illinois StateJames Long snags the defensive board9-8
16:30Illinois StateRonnie McKay is hacked by Clayton Cassidy - foul #1 on Clayton Cassidy, team foul #39-8
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
Ronnie McKay, Christopher Goldsmith, Philip Facer, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Jack Hurst (SF)
Clayton Cassidy, Richard Burns, Allen Milford
 
16:12Illinois StateStuart Flowers comes up short on the 3 from straight away9-8
16:11Western KentuckyJack Hurst snags the defensive board9-8
15:52Western KentuckyRandall Elks is fouled on the floor by Sammy Wallace - foul #1 on Sammy Wallace, team foul #49-8
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Salehe Ahmed (PF), Joseph Aultman (C)
Randall Elks, Thomas Wiese
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh)
 SG - Eljasz Zenbaver (fresh)
 SF - Daniel Jones (fresh)
 PF - Steven Yoder (fresh)
 C - Sammy Wallace (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh)
 
15:38Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman is hacked by Eljasz Zenbaver - foul #1 on Eljasz Zenbaver, team foul #59-8
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Philip Facer (SF)
Eljasz Zenbaver, Sammy Wallace
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
15:24Western KentuckyThe short jumper by Jack Hurst is denied by Philip Facer9-8
15:23Illinois StateSteven Yoder grabs the defensive rebound9-8
15:07Illinois StateStuart Flowers misses short on a shot from the left wing9-8
15:06Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Joseph Aultman9-8
15:01Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner9-8
14:59Illinois StateDaniel Jones grabs the board9-8
14:36Illinois StateSteven Yoder misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing9-8
14:35Illinois StateSteven Yoder pulls down the offensive rebound9-8
14:19Illinois StateDaniel Jones can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing9-8
14:18Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman pulls down the rebound9-8
14:00Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins is by himself and knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing9-11
13:42Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Christopher Higgins - foul #1 on Christopher Higgins, team foul #49-11
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SF), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Stuart Flowers, Philip Facer, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Allen Milford (PF), Randall Elks (C)
David Trinidad, Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Salehe Ahmed, Joseph Aultman
 
13:42Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith makes the 1st free throw10-11
13:42Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith makes the 2nd free throw11-11
13:40Western KentuckyChristopher Goldsmith steals it from Thomas Wiese in the backcourt11-11
13:22Illinois StateRonnie McKay hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Valenti14-11
13:13Western KentuckyRandall Elks's pass is intercepted by Christopher Goldsmith14-11
12:59Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver makes the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Ronnie McKay17-11
12:57Western KentuckyThomas Wiese is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thomas Wiese, team foul #517-11
SubsIllinois State
Philip Facer (SF)
Christopher Goldsmith
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
12:46Illinois StateJames Long throws a bad pass out of bounds17-11
12:24Western KentuckyRichard Burns is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Richard Burns, team foul #617-11
11:55Illinois StateThomas Wiese denies the turnaround by Philip Facer17-11
11:54Illinois StateMichael Valenti can't tip it in17-11
11:53Illinois StatePhilip Facer tips it back up and in19-11
11:50Western KentuckyPhilip Facer is called for the reach on Clayton Cassidy in the backcourt - foul #1 on Philip Facer, team foul #619-11
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (SG), Sammy Wallace (C)
Eljasz Zenbaver, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Joseph Aultman (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Thomas Wiese, Allen Milford, Randall Elks
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Dennis Nieto (fresh)
 SF - Philip Facer (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Sammy Wallace (fresh)
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Richard Burns (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:27Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from the left wing19-11
11:26Illinois StateSammy Wallace pulls down the rebound19-11
11:14Illinois StateThe jump hook by James Long is blocked by Salehe Ahmed19-11
11:12Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed grabs the defensive rebound19-11
11:02Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side19-11
11:01Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed snags the offensive board19-11
10:52Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed is fouled on the floor by James Long - foul #1 on James Long, team foul #719-11
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Ronnie McKay, Dennis Nieto, Philip Facer, James Long, Sammy Wallace
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jack Hurst (SF)
Richard Burns
 
10:52Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 1st free throw19-12
10:52Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the 2nd free throw19-13
10:29Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith is fouled on the floor by Christopher Higgins - foul #2 on Christopher Higgins, team foul #719-13
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Thomas Wiese (SG), Randall Elks (PF)
David Trinidad, Christopher Higgins, Salehe Ahmed
 
10:29Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith makes the 1st free throw20-13
10:29Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith makes the 2nd free throw21-13
10:07Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away21-13
10:05Illinois StateDaniel Jones gets the rebound21-13
09:56Illinois StateDaniel Jones misses the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Jack Hurst - foul #1 on Jack Hurst, team foul #821-13
SubsIllinois State
Sammy Wallace (C)
Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Allen Milford (PF)
Joseph Aultman
 
09:56Illinois StateDaniel Jones misses the 1st free throw21-13
09:56Illinois StateDaniel Jones makes the 2nd free throw22-13
09:47Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses short on an open shot from the free throw line22-13
09:46Illinois StateDaniel Jones snags the defensive board22-13
09:42Illinois StateStuart Flowers connects on the jumper in the lane set up by Daniel Jones24-13
09:26Western KentuckyThe short jumper by Thomas Wiese is denied by Daniel Jones24-13
09:24Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith gets the rebound24-13
09:06Illinois StateSteven Yoder misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Allen Milford - foul #1 on Allen Milford, team foul #924-13
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Philip Facer (SF), James Long (PF)
Stuart Flowers, Christopher Goldsmith, Daniel Jones, Sammy Wallace
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Salehe Ahmed (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Thomas Wiese, Randall Elks
 
09:06Illinois StateSteven Yoder makes the 1st free throw25-13
09:06Illinois StateSteven Yoder makes the 2nd free throw26-13
08:47Western KentuckyAllen Milford drills a fadeaway from the baseline26-15
08:35Illinois StatePhilip Facer knocks in the turnaround from the right block set up by Steven Yoder28-15
08:32Western KentuckyPhilip Facer steals the ball from David Trinidad in the backcourt28-15
08:31Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver slams it home on a great pass from Philip Facer30-15
08:18Western KentuckyJack Hurst misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away30-15
08:16Illinois StateJames Long pulls down the rebound30-15
07:58Illinois StateRonnie McKay is hacked by David Trinidad - foul #1 on David Trinidad, team foul #1030-15
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Sammy Wallace (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Eljasz Zenbaver, James Long, Steven Yoder
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Joseph Aultman (C)
Richard Burns, Jack Hurst, Allen Milford
 
07:58Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 1st free throw31-15
07:58Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 2nd free throw32-15
07:40Western KentuckyRonnie McKay is called for the reach on David Trinidad - foul #1 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #832-15
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Daniel Jones (SF)
Ronnie McKay, Philip Facer
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Randall Elks (PF)
Salehe Ahmed
 
07:40Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad misses the 1st free throw32-15
07:40Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith pulls down the rebound32-15
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 SF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Sammy Wallace (fresh)
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Thomas Wiese (fresh)
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh)
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:29Illinois StateThe jump hook by Michael Valenti is blocked by Randall Elks32-15
07:28Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy grabs the board32-15
07:05Western KentuckyThomas Wiese hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner32-15
07:04Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy grabs the offensive rebound32-15
06:42Western KentuckyThomas Wiese misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing32-15
06:40Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman pulls down the offensive rebound32-15
06:33Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner32-15
06:31Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad snags the offensive board32-15
06:16Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman makes the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Clayton Cassidy32-17
05:53Illinois StateMichael Valenti knocks in the jump hook from the left block34-17
05:30Western KentuckyRandall Elks hits a floater from the left block34-19
05:11Illinois StateMichael Valenti's pass is intercepted by David Trinidad34-19
05:07Western KentuckyThomas Wiese lays it up and in on a nice dish by David Trinidad34-21
04:52Illinois StateDaniel Jones misses short on a floater in the lane but he's hacked by Thomas Wiese - foul #2 on Thomas Wiese, team foul #1134-21
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Philip Facer (SF), James Long (PF)
Stuart Flowers, Christopher Goldsmith, Sammy Wallace, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Nelson (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Jack Hurst (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Allen Milford (C)
David Trinidad, Clayton Cassidy, Thomas Wiese, Randall Elks, Joseph Aultman
 
04:52Illinois StateDaniel Jones makes the 1st free throw35-21
04:52Illinois StateDaniel Jones makes the 2nd free throw36-21
04:28Western KentuckySteven Nelson hits a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Richard Burns36-23
04:07Illinois StateAllen Milford steals the ball from James Long36-23
03:50Western KentuckyRichard Burns hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing36-23
03:49Illinois StatePhilip Facer pulls down the rebound36-23
03:43Illinois StatePhilip Facer comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Jack Hurst - foul #2 on Jack Hurst, team foul #1236-23
SubsIllinois State
David Bennett (SG), Steven Yoder (C)
Eljasz Zenbaver, Daniel Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Higgins (SG)
Jack Hurst
 
03:43Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the 1st free throw37-23
03:43Illinois StatePhilip Facer makes the 2nd free throw38-23
03:18Western KentuckySteven Nelson clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing38-23
03:17Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed hits the follow up shot38-25
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh)
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Steven Yoder (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Richard Burns (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Allen Milford (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:06Illinois StateRonnie McKay is fouled on the floor by Salehe Ahmed - foul #2 on Salehe Ahmed, team foul #1338-25
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Aultman (C)
Allen Milford
 
03:06Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 1st free throw39-25
03:06Illinois StateRonnie McKay makes the 2nd free throw40-25
02:45Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman can't connect on a runner from close range but the foul's on Philip Facer - foul #2 on Philip Facer, team foul #940-25
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SF), Michael Valenti (C)
Ronnie McKay, Philip Facer, James Long
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Jack Hurst (SF)
Steven Nelson, Richard Burns
 
02:45Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman makes the 1st free throw40-26
02:45Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman makes the 2nd free throw40-27
02:27Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing40-27
02:26Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the offensive rebound40-27
02:08Illinois StateDavid Bennett hits a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Eljasz Zenbaver43-27
02:06Western KentuckyJack Hurst loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt43-27
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SF), James Long (PF)
Eljasz Zenbaver, Steven Yoder
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG)
David Trinidad
 
01:50Illinois StateJoseph Aultman steals the ball from Christopher Goldsmith43-27
01:29Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from straight away43-27
01:27Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman tips it home43-29
01:20Illinois StateMichael Valenti can't connect on a runner in the lane but the foul's on Joseph Aultman - foul #1 on Joseph Aultman, team foul #1443-29
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Philip Facer (SF)
Stuart Flowers, David Bennett
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Allen Milford (PF), Randall Elks (C)
Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Salehe Ahmed, Joseph Aultman
 
01:20Illinois StateMichael Valenti makes the 1st free throw44-29
01:20Illinois StateMichael Valenti makes the 2nd free throw45-29
01:18Western KentuckyRonnie McKay is called for the reach on Thomas Wiese in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #1045-29
01:18Western KentuckyThomas Wiese misses the 1st free throw45-29
01:18Western KentuckyThomas Wiese misses the 2nd free throw45-29
01:18Illinois StateMichael Valenti pulls down the rebound45-29
00:56Illinois StateJames Long knocks in the jumper from the right block on a great pass from Philip Facer47-29
00:52Western KentuckyRichard Burns makes the wide open pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Clayton Cassidy47-31
00:45Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Ronnie McKay50-31
00:27Western KentuckyThomas Wiese's pass is intercepted by Christopher Goldsmith50-31
00:00Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side50-31
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh)
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StatePhilip Facer inbounds the ball50-31
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
19:32Illinois StateDavid Bennett buries a jumpshot from the left side and he's fouled by Salehe Ahmed - foul #3 on Salehe Ahmed, team foul #152-31
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Allen Milford (PF)
Salehe Ahmed
 
19:32Illinois StateDavid Bennett makes the free throw53-31
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
19:12Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumpshot from the left side53-31
19:11Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the rebound53-31
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
18:42Illinois StateChristopher Higgins steps in front of the Michael Valenti pass53-31
18:39Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins is hacked by David Bennett in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Bennett, team foul #153-31
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG)
David Bennett
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
18:29Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins buries a shot from the right wing set up by David Trinidad53-33
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
18:09Illinois StateJames Long misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away53-33
18:08Illinois StateRonnie McKay misses the tip53-33
18:07Illinois StateMichael Valenti gets the offensive rebound53-33
17:58Illinois StateMichael Valenti misses badly on a 3 from the right wing53-33
17:56Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins grabs the defensive rebound53-33
17:54Western KentuckyJack Hurst is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jack Hurst, team foul #253-33
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
Ronnie McKay, Philip Facer, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
David Trinidad, Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst, Allen Milford
 
17:35Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith scores on a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Steven Yoder55-33
17:32Western KentuckyChristopher Goldsmith steals the ball from Clayton Cassidy in the backcourt55-33
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
17:08Illinois StateThomas Wiese is called for the reach on Sammy Wallace - foul #3 on Thomas Wiese, team foul #355-33
SubsIllinois State
Philip Facer (SF)
Sammy Wallace
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Higgins (SG)
Thomas Wiese
 
16:54Illinois StateChristopher Higgins picks off the pass by Stuart Flowers55-33
16:51Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins blows the dunk55-33
16:49Illinois StateSteven Yoder grabs the board55-33
16:20Illinois StatePhilip Facer double dribbles55-33
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Stuart Flowers, Christopher Goldsmith, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Allen Milford (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Joseph Aultman
 
16:11Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad makes the fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Allen Milford55-35
15:42Illinois StateRonnie McKay is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #255-35
SubsIllinois State
David Bennett (SG)
Philip Facer
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Wiese (SG), Jack Hurst (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF)
Christopher Higgins, Richard Burns, Randall Elks
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Eljasz Zenbaver (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - James Long (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Thomas Wiese (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Jack Hurst (fresh) 3 pf.
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Allen Milford (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:32Western KentuckyThomas Wiese is called for 10 seconds55-35
15:09Illinois StateMichael Valenti travels with the ball55-35
SubsIllinois State
Daniel Jones (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
James Long, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Aultman (C)
Allen Milford
 
14:50Western KentuckyThomas Wiese drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner55-38
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
14:32Illinois StateSammy Wallace misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Jack Hurst - foul #4 on Jack Hurst, team foul #455-38
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Philip Facer (SF)
Ronnie McKay, Eljasz Zenbaver
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Richard Burns (SG)
David Trinidad, Jack Hurst
 
14:32Illinois StateSammy Wallace misses the 1st free throw55-38
14:32Illinois StateSammy Wallace makes the 2nd free throw56-38
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
14:09Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed misses long on an open jumper from the right wing56-38
14:07Illinois StateDaniel Jones grabs the board56-38
13:40Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing56-38
13:39Illinois StateDaniel Jones hits the follow up shot58-38
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
13:35Western KentuckyDavid Bennett is called for the reach on Richard Burns in the backcourt - foul #4 on David Bennett, team foul #358-38
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
David Bennett, Sammy Wallace, Daniel Jones
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Allen Milford (PF), Randall Elks (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Thomas Wiese, Salehe Ahmed, Joseph Aultman
 
13:21Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins is by himself and knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away58-41
12:54Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing58-41
12:52Illinois StateMichael Valenti misses the tip58-41
12:51Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith grabs the offensive board58-41
12:36Illinois StateMichael Valenti banks in the layup on a nice dish by Stuart Flowers60-41
12:13Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins misses short on an open 3 pointer from straight away60-41
12:12Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith grabs the defensive rebound60-41
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
11:43Illinois StateAllen Milford denies the turnaround by Michael Valenti60-41
11:42Western KentuckyAllen Milford grabs the board60-41
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Goldsmith (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 4 stl.
 SF - Philip Facer (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Long (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Valenti (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - Richard Burns (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Allen Milford (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Randall Elks (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:17Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side60-41
11:15Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Randall Elks60-41
11:09Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner60-44
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
10:54Illinois StateAllen Milford steals the ball from Philip Facer60-44
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
10:36Western KentuckyJames Long blocks the short jumper by Christopher Higgins60-44
10:35Western KentuckyRandall Elks snags the offensive board60-44
10:21Western KentuckyRandall Elks lays it in uncontested set up by David Trinidad60-46
10:10Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith loses the dribble to Christopher Higgins60-46
09:54Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses short on a shot from the left side but he's hacked by Philip Facer - foul #3 on Philip Facer, team foul #460-46
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Daniel Jones (SF), Steven Yoder (PF), Sammy Wallace (C)
Stuart Flowers, Christopher Goldsmith, Philip Facer, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Thomas Wiese (SF), Salehe Ahmed (PF)
David Trinidad, Richard Burns, Allen Milford
 
09:54Western KentuckyRandall Elks makes the 1st free throw60-47
09:54Western KentuckyRandall Elks makes the 2nd free throw60-48
09:39Illinois StateRonnie McKay can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner60-48
09:37Western KentuckyChristopher Higgins snags the defensive board60-48
09:24Western KentuckyThomas Wiese drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Christopher Higgins60-51
09:09Illinois StateEljasz Zenbaver buries a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Steven Yoder62-51
08:50Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy is fouled on the floor by Ronnie McKay - foul #4 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #562-51
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (PG)
Ronnie McKay
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Joseph Aultman (C)
Randall Elks
 
08:32Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy is denied on a layup by Sammy Wallace62-51
08:30Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Eljasz Zenbaver62-51
08:26Illinois StateJoseph Aultman denies the turnaround by Daniel Jones62-51
08:24Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Joseph Aultman62-51
08:19Western KentuckyThomas Wiese hits the finger roll62-53
08:01Illinois StateDaniel Jones connects on the shot from close range set up by Steven Yoder64-53
07:46Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed buries a jumper from the left block on a great pass from Clayton Cassidy64-55
07:23Illinois StateClayton Cassidy steals the ball from Sammy Wallace64-55
07:20Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy lays it up and in64-57
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh)
 SG - Eljasz Zenbaver (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Daniel Jones (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Steven Yoder (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Sammy Wallace (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (tiring) 14 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Thomas Wiese (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Joseph Aultman (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:01Illinois StateDaniel Jones loses the ball out of bounds64-57
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), Philip Facer (SF), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Dennis Nieto, Eljasz Zenbaver, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder, Sammy Wallace
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Steven Nelson (PG), Jack Hurst (SF)
Clayton Cassidy, Christopher Higgins
 
06:40Western KentuckyJack Hurst's pass is off the mark and out of bounds64-57
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG)
Steven Nelson
 
06:20Illinois StateJames Long slams it home set up by Ronnie McKay66-57
06:06Western KentuckyJoseph Aultman misses badly on a shot from the baseline66-57
06:04Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed hits the follow up shot66-59
05:47Illinois StateJames Long misses badly on a jumper from the right block66-59
05:46Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed grabs the board66-59
05:42Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad double dribbles66-59
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SF)
Philip Facer
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Burns (SG)
Thomas Wiese
 
05:40Illinois StateRonnie McKay is fouled in the backcourt by David Trinidad - foul #2 on David Trinidad, team foul #566-59
SubsIllinois State 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Allen Milford (PF)
Salehe Ahmed
 
05:33Illinois StateJoseph Aultman steals it from Christopher Goldsmith66-59
05:27Western KentuckyDavid Bennett is called for the reach on Richard Burns in the backcourt - foul #5 on David Bennett, team foul #666-59
SubsIllinois State
Philip Facer (SF)
David Bennett
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
05:14Western KentuckyRichard Burns misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Christopher Goldsmith - foul #2 on Christopher Goldsmith, team foul #766-59
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG)
Ronnie McKay
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG)
David Trinidad
 
05:14Western KentuckyRichard Burns misses the 1st free throw66-59
05:14Western KentuckyRichard Burns makes the 2nd free throw66-60
04:56Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith is hacked by Joseph Aultman - foul #2 on Joseph Aultman, team foul #666-60
04:39Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing66-60
04:37Western KentuckyJack Hurst pulls down the rebound66-60
04:35Western KentuckyAllen Milford's pass is intercepted by Christopher Goldsmith in the backcourt66-60
04:33Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith lays it in68-60
04:14Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side68-60
04:13Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith snags the defensive board68-60
04:01Illinois StatePhilip Facer hits a floater in the lane on a nice dish by James Long70-60
03:59Western KentuckyJack Hurst is called for traveling in the backcourt70-60
SubsIllinois State
Ronnie McKay (PG), Daniel Jones (PF), Steven Yoder (C)
Stuart Flowers, James Long, Michael Valenti
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
David Trinidad (PG), Christopher Higgins (SG), Salehe Ahmed (PF), Randall Elks (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Richard Burns, Allen Milford, Joseph Aultman
 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:41Illinois StateDaniel Jones misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing70-60
03:40Western KentuckyRandall Elks snags the defensive board70-60
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:21Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed is hacked by Daniel Jones - foul #1 on Daniel Jones, team foul #870-60
SubsIllinois State
Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Sammy Wallace (C)
Christopher Goldsmith, Philip Facer
 
SubsWestern Kentucky 
03:21Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed misses the 1st free throw70-60
03:21Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Sammy Wallace70-60
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Eljasz Zenbaver (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Steven Yoder (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Sammy Wallace (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - David Trinidad (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Christopher Higgins (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - Jack Hurst (fairly fresh) 2 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Salehe Ahmed (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Randall Elks (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:03Illinois StateSteven Yoder misses long on a driving attempt from close range70-60
03:01Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Steven Yoder70-60
02:51Illinois StateRonnie McKay misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing70-60
02:49Illinois StateSteven Yoder grabs the offensive rebound70-60
02:49Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-60
SubsIllinois State
Christopher Goldsmith (SG)
Eljasz Zenbaver
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Burns (SG), Thomas Wiese (SF)
Christopher Higgins, Jack Hurst
 
02:33Illinois StateDaniel Jones hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Steven Yoder73-60
02:15Western KentuckySalehe Ahmed makes the runner from the baseline on a great pass from David Trinidad73-62
02:15Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)73-62
SubsIllinois State
Philip Facer (SF), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C)
Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder, Sammy Wallace
 
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Higgins (SG), Allen Milford (PF)
Richard Burns, Salehe Ahmed
 
01:49Illinois StatePhilip Facer misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing73-62
01:48Western KentuckyAllen Milford grabs the defensive rebound73-62
01:24Western KentuckyDavid Trinidad can't connect on a 3 from the right corner73-62
01:22Illinois StateJames Long gets the rebound73-62
01:00Illinois StateChristopher Goldsmith can't finish the layup73-62
00:58Western KentuckyAllen Milford gets the rebound73-62
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:53Western KentuckyPhilip Facer takes the ball from David Trinidad73-62
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:24Illinois StateMichael Valenti misses the easy layup73-62
00:22Illinois StatePhilip Facer gets the offensive rebound73-62
00:00Illinois StateRonnie McKay runs out the clock73-62