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Conference Tournament Round 1 Rupp
Michigan Sim AI
Illinois Sim AI
Final -
10/2/2025
67
  1 2 F
Michigan 30 37 67
Illinois 32 42 74
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLeroy Melgoza 20 2-5 0-1 1-2 3 5 0 1 1 0 2 5
pfPaul Ganz 24 4-12 2-7 2-3 1 8 1 1 0 1 2 12
sfJohn Johnson 17 1-4 1-3 2-3 0 0 2 2 1 0 4 5
sgJoe Young 19 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 5
pgHoward Gomer 24 3-8 0-2 2-2 0 1 7 2 2 0 4 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJoel Golston 17 2-4 0-0 2-2 1 2 0 1 1 0 3 6
pfLawrence Woodall 17 3-6 0-1 1-2 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 7
cFred Beasley 15 2-4 0-0 2-2 3 4 0 0 0 0 2 6
sgBennie Brandy 13 0-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0
sfGeorge Reames 12 1-2 0-1 2-2 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 4
cLawrence Fletcher 12 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 4
pgRichard Reed 10 1-1 0-0 3-4 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 5
Totals 200 23-57 4-19 17-22 12 30 14 11 7 1 25 67
Percentages   .404 .211 .773                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cWillie Howard 21 4-5 0-0 0-0 3 7 1 4 0 1 4 8
pfRichard Baker 24 2-4 0-0 5-8 3 9 3 0 1 1 4 9
sfVincent Hadley 22 4-8 1-3 1-1 1 3 4 1 0 0 1 10
sgErnest Nix 21 2-6 2-5 4-4 0 4 1 1 0 0 2 10
pgDerek Whatley 23 3-6 1-2 6-7 0 0 3 2 2 0 1 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfRobert Henderson 18 3-5 1-3 0-0 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 7
sgJim Boyarski 17 1-2 1-1 1-3 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 4
cAnthony Kaya 16 4-4 0-0 0-0 1 2 2 1 0 1 1 8
sfSteve Merida 16 0-2 0-1 1-3 1 3 1 4 0 0 2 1
cFrank Mannino 14 1-3 0-1 0-0 1 5 0 1 0 1 1 2
sfGeorge Walton 8 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 25-47 6-16 18-26 11 36 18 17 3 4 18 74
Percentages   .532 .375 .692                

UM
30
9-26
1-8
11-15
7
15
4
6
4
1
7
14
12
7
0
20
37
14-31
3-11
6-7
5
15
10
5
3
0
18
14
10
4
8
12
67
23-57
4-19
17-22
12
30
14
11
7
1
25
28
22
11
8
32
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
UI
32
13-24
3-8
3-5
5
17
11
10
1
3
10
12
2
2
3
19
42
12-23
3-8
15-21
6
19
7
7
2
1
8
14
5
7
0
5
74
25-47
6-16
18-26
11
36
18
17
3
4
18
26
7
9
3
24
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Derek Whatley Illinois
13 Points, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan
 PG - Howard Gomer (fresh)
 SG - Joe Young (fresh)
 SF - John Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Paul Ganz (fresh)
 C - Leroy Melgoza (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Derek Whatley (fresh)
 SG - Ernest Nix (fresh)
 SF - Vincent Hadley (fresh)
 PF - Richard Baker (fresh)
 C - Willie Howard (fresh)
 
20:00MichiganLeroy Melgoza wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:35MichiganWillie Howard swats the layup by John Johnson0-0
19:34IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ernest Nix0-0
19:32IllinoisVincent Hadley is fouled in the backcourt by John Johnson - foul #1 on John Johnson, team foul #10-0
19:23IllinoisDerek Whatley misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from the right side0-0
19:22MichiganHoward Gomer grabs the board0-0
19:17MichiganHoward Gomer misses the jumper from the left wing0-0
19:16IllinoisRichard Baker pulls down the rebound0-0
19:02IllinoisVincent Hadley blows the layup0-0
19:00MichiganPaul Ganz gets the rebound0-0
18:37MichiganLeroy Melgoza hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block but he's hacked by Willie Howard - foul #1 on Willie Howard, team foul #10-0
18:37MichiganLeroy Melgoza misses the 1st free throw0-0
18:37MichiganLeroy Melgoza makes the 2nd free throw1-0
18:20IllinoisErnest Nix is denied on a layup by Paul Ganz1-0
18:19IllinoisRichard Baker gets the offensive rebound1-0
17:56IllinoisVincent Hadley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing1-0
17:54MichiganLeroy Melgoza grabs the defensive rebound1-0
17:39MichiganDerek Whatley is called for the reach on Howard Gomer - foul #1 on Derek Whatley, team foul #21-0
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG), Joel Golston (SG), George Reames (SF), Lawrence Woodall (PF), Fred Beasley (C)
Howard Gomer, Joe Young, John Johnson, Paul Ganz, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois 
17:29MichiganLawrence Woodall is whistled for a carry1-0
17:09IllinoisRichard Baker makes the jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Willie Howard1-2
16:54MichiganLawrence Woodall is called for 3 seconds1-2
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Jim Boyarski (PG), Steve Merida (SG), Robert Henderson (SF), Frank Mannino (PF), Anthony Kaya (C)
Derek Whatley, Ernest Nix, Vincent Hadley, Richard Baker, Willie Howard
 
16:47IllinoisSteve Merida's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt1-2
16:37MichiganFred Beasley blows the layup but he's fouled by Anthony Kaya - foul #1 on Anthony Kaya, team foul #31-2
16:37MichiganFred Beasley makes the 1st free throw2-2
16:37MichiganFred Beasley makes the 2nd free throw3-2
16:09IllinoisRobert Henderson clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing3-2
16:07IllinoisAnthony Kaya tips it home3-4
15:56MichiganLawrence Woodall blows the dunk but he's fouled by Robert Henderson - foul #1 on Robert Henderson, team foul #43-4
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Paul Ganz (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Bennie Brandy, George Reames, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
Richard Baker (PF)
Anthony Kaya
 
15:56MichiganLawrence Woodall misses the 1st free throw3-4
15:56MichiganLawrence Woodall makes the 2nd free throw4-4
LineupMichigan
 PG - Howard Gomer (fresh)
 SG - Joel Golston (fresh)
 SF - Lawrence Woodall (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Paul Ganz (fresh)
 C - Lawrence Fletcher (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Boyarski (fresh)
 SG - Steve Merida (fresh)
 SF - Robert Henderson (fresh)
 PF - Richard Baker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Frank Mannino (fresh)
 
15:37IllinoisRobert Henderson buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Jim Boyarski4-7
15:21MichiganLawrence Woodall clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner4-7
15:20IllinoisRichard Baker snags the defensive board4-7
15:15IllinoisJim Boyarski connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Baker4-10
15:03MichiganJoel Golston knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Howard Gomer6-10
14:45IllinoisRobert Henderson lays it in on a great pass from Richard Baker6-12
14:26MichiganLawrence Woodall hits the finger roll8-12
14:02IllinoisJim Boyarski's pass is intercepted by Joel Golston8-12
13:52MichiganJoel Golston hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line8-12
13:50MichiganLawrence Woodall grabs the offensive board8-12
13:38MichiganPaul Ganz can't finish the layup8-12
13:36MichiganLawrence Fletcher can't tip it in8-12
13:34IllinoisFrank Mannino pulls down the rebound8-12
13:14IllinoisRobert Henderson clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner8-12
13:12IllinoisFrank Mannino tips it but misses8-12
13:10IllinoisRichard Baker snags the offensive board8-12
12:59IllinoisJoel Golston is called for the reach on Steve Merida - foul #1 on Joel Golston, team foul #28-12
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG), Joe Young (SG), John Johnson (SF), Fred Beasley (PF), Leroy Melgoza (C)
Howard Gomer, Joel Golston, Lawrence Woodall, Paul Ganz, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Ernest Nix (SG), Vincent Hadley (SF), Anthony Kaya (PF), Willie Howard (C)
Jim Boyarski, Steve Merida, Robert Henderson, Richard Baker, Frank Mannino
 
12:47IllinoisLeroy Melgoza steps in front of the Willie Howard pass8-12
12:25MichiganLeroy Melgoza is denied on a layup by Anthony Kaya8-12
12:23MichiganFred Beasley pulls down the offensive rebound8-12
12:09MichiganFred Beasley scores on a turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by John Johnson10-12
12:07IllinoisErnest Nix is hacked by Bennie Brandy in the backcourt - foul #1 on Bennie Brandy, team foul #310-12
11:54IllinoisErnest Nix throws a bad pass out of bounds10-12
LineupMichigan
 PG - Bennie Brandy (fresh)
 SG - Joe Young (fresh)
 SF - John Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Fred Beasley (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Leroy Melgoza (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Derek Whatley (fresh)
 SG - Ernest Nix (fresh)
 SF - Vincent Hadley (fresh)
 PF - Anthony Kaya (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Willie Howard (fresh)
 
11:32MichiganJoe Young misses the 3 pointer from straight away10-12
11:30IllinoisThe rebound goes to Vincent Hadley10-12
11:24IllinoisDerek Whatley misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing10-12
11:22IllinoisVincent Hadley snags the offensive board10-12
10:57IllinoisJohn Johnson steals the ball from Vincent Hadley10-12
10:36MichiganJohn Johnson misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away10-12
10:35IllinoisThe rebound goes to Willie Howard10-12
10:20IllinoisDerek Whatley knocks in the jumper from the free throw line and he's hacked by Bennie Brandy - foul #2 on Bennie Brandy, team foul #410-14
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Richard Reed (SG), George Reames (SF), Paul Ganz (PF)
Bennie Brandy, Joe Young, John Johnson, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
George Walton (SG), Richard Baker (PF)
Ernest Nix, Anthony Kaya
 
10:20IllinoisDerek Whatley makes the free throw10-15
10:05MichiganLeroy Melgoza is whistled for traveling10-15
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Steve Merida (SG), Robert Henderson (SF)
Derek Whatley, Vincent Hadley
 
09:46IllinoisWillie Howard clanks a jumper from the right side10-15
09:44MichiganGeorge Reames grabs the board10-15
09:27MichiganRichard Baker is called for the reach on Howard Gomer - foul #1 on Richard Baker, team foul #510-15
SubsMichigan
Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois 
09:12MichiganRichard Baker takes the ball from Howard Gomer10-15
08:55IllinoisSteve Merida misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner10-15
08:53MichiganPaul Ganz pulls down the rebound10-15
08:36MichiganPaul Ganz misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner10-15
08:34IllinoisThe rebound goes to Steve Merida10-15
08:32IllinoisSteve Merida's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt10-15
SubsMichigan
Joel Golston (SG), John Johnson (SF)
Richard Reed, George Reames
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Ernest Nix (SG), Jim Boyarski (SF), Frank Mannino (C)
George Walton, Steve Merida, Robert Henderson, Willie Howard
 
08:23MichiganLawrence Fletcher makes the jump hook in the paint12-15
08:10IllinoisJim Boyarski misses long on a floater from the left wing but he's fouled by John Johnson - foul #2 on John Johnson, team foul #512-15
SubsMichigan
Lawrence Woodall (SF), Leroy Melgoza (C)
John Johnson, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Vincent Hadley (SF), Anthony Kaya (C)
Derek Whatley, Richard Baker
 
08:10IllinoisJim Boyarski makes the 1st free throw12-16
08:10IllinoisJim Boyarski misses the 2nd free throw12-16
08:10MichiganThe rebound goes to Leroy Melgoza12-16
07:50MichiganPaul Ganz clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away12-16
07:48MichiganLeroy Melgoza grabs the offensive rebound12-16
LineupMichigan
 PG - Howard Gomer (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joel Golston (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Lawrence Woodall (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Paul Ganz (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Leroy Melgoza (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Jim Boyarski (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nix (fresh)
 SF - Vincent Hadley (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Frank Mannino (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Anthony Kaya (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:32MichiganHoward Gomer can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line12-16
07:31IllinoisThe rebound goes to Frank Mannino12-16
07:18IllinoisAnthony Kaya lays it in on a great pass from Vincent Hadley12-18
06:58MichiganLawrence Woodall misses short on a floater from the right wing12-18
06:56MichiganThe offensive rebound goes to Leroy Melgoza12-18
06:51MichiganPaul Ganz knocks in the jumper near the basket and the foul's on Frank Mannino - foul #1 on Frank Mannino, team foul #614-18
SubsMichigan
Richard Reed (PG), Joe Young (SG), George Reames (SF), Fred Beasley (C)
Howard Gomer, Joel Golston, Lawrence Woodall, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Steve Merida (SG), Robert Henderson (SF), Richard Baker (PF), Willie Howard (C)
Jim Boyarski, Ernest Nix, Vincent Hadley, Frank Mannino, Anthony Kaya
 
06:51MichiganPaul Ganz misses the free throw14-18
06:51MichiganThe offensive rebound goes to George Reames14-18
06:38MichiganPaul Ganz buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing17-18
06:17IllinoisDerek Whatley connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Steve Merida17-20
05:54MichiganPaul Ganz is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Paul Ganz, team foul #617-20
SubsMichigan
Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Paul Ganz
 
SubsIllinois 
05:36IllinoisWillie Howard is whistled for a carry17-20
SubsMichigan
Joel Golston (SG)
Joe Young
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Boyarski (SG), Vincent Hadley (SF)
Steve Merida, Robert Henderson
 
05:19MichiganRichard Reed misses long on a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Richard Baker - foul #2 on Richard Baker, team foul #717-20
SubsMichigan
Lawrence Woodall (SF), Leroy Melgoza (C)
George Reames, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
Anthony Kaya (PF)
Richard Baker
 
05:19MichiganRichard Reed makes the 1st free throw18-20
05:19MichiganRichard Reed makes the 2nd free throw19-20
04:59IllinoisAnthony Kaya drills a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Vincent Hadley19-22
04:39MichiganLawrence Woodall hits the finger roll21-22
04:28IllinoisVincent Hadley is alone and drills a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Anthony Kaya21-25
04:18MichiganJoel Golston misses long on a jumper from the left side but the foul's on Willie Howard - foul #2 on Willie Howard, team foul #821-25
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Joe Young (SG), Paul Ganz (PF)
Richard Reed, Lawrence Woodall, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
George Walton (PG), Ernest Nix (SG), Robert Henderson (SF), Frank Mannino (PF)
Derek Whatley, Jim Boyarski, Vincent Hadley, Willie Howard
 
04:18MichiganJoel Golston makes the 1st free throw22-25
04:18MichiganJoel Golston makes the 2nd free throw23-25
03:54IllinoisGeorge Walton knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Anthony Kaya23-27
LineupMichigan
 PG - Howard Gomer (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joe Young (fresh)
 SF - Joel Golston (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Paul Ganz (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Leroy Melgoza (tiring) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - George Walton (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Ernest Nix (fresh)
 SF - Robert Henderson (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Frank Mannino (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Anthony Kaya (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 
03:38MichiganLeroy Melgoza knocks in the turnaround from the right block set up by Howard Gomer25-27
03:18IllinoisErnest Nix misses badly on a 3 from the right wing25-27
03:17MichiganThe rebound goes to Joel Golston25-27
02:58MichiganPaul Ganz misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing25-27
02:56IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ernest Nix25-27
02:42IllinoisFrank Mannino is alone and drills a turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Ernest Nix25-29
02:37MichiganHoward Gomer can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner25-29
02:36IllinoisFrank Mannino grabs the defensive rebound25-29
02:34IllinoisRobert Henderson's pass is intercepted by Howard Gomer in the backcourt25-29
02:14MichiganErnest Nix is called for the reach on Paul Ganz - foul #1 on Ernest Nix, team foul #925-29
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG), Richard Reed (SG), John Johnson (SF), Fred Beasley (C)
Howard Gomer, Joe Young, Joel Golston, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Jim Boyarski (SG), Vincent Hadley (SF), Richard Baker (PF), Willie Howard (C)
George Walton, Ernest Nix, Robert Henderson, Frank Mannino, Anthony Kaya
 
02:14MichiganPaul Ganz makes the 1st free throw26-29
02:14MichiganPaul Ganz makes the 2nd free throw27-29
02:04IllinoisWillie Howard is called for 10 seconds27-29
SubsMichigan
Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Paul Ganz
 
SubsIllinois 
01:52MichiganLawrence Fletcher knocks in the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Bennie Brandy29-29
01:32IllinoisVincent Hadley hits a wide open jump hook from the baseline set up by Derek Whatley29-31
01:15MichiganRichard Reed misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Willie Howard - foul #3 on Willie Howard, team foul #1029-31
SubsMichigan
Lawrence Woodall (PF)
Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Steve Merida (SG)
Willie Howard
 
01:15MichiganRichard Reed makes the 1st free throw30-31
01:15MichiganRichard Reed misses the 2nd free throw30-31
01:15MichiganThe offensive rebound goes to Lawrence Woodall30-31
01:01MichiganBennie Brandy hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing30-31
01:00IllinoisVincent Hadley pulls down the rebound30-31
00:41IllinoisDerek Whatley is fouled on the floor by Fred Beasley - foul #1 on Fred Beasley, team foul #730-31
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Joe Young (SG), George Reames (SF), Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Richard Reed, Bennie Brandy, John Johnson, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
Ernest Nix (SG), Frank Mannino (C)
Steve Merida, Jim Boyarski
 
00:41IllinoisDerek Whatley makes the 1st free throw30-32
00:41IllinoisDerek Whatley misses the 2nd free throw30-32
00:41MichiganLawrence Fletcher gets the rebound30-32
00:22MichiganHoward Gomer loses the ball out of bounds30-32
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Steve Merida (PG), Robert Henderson (SF)
Derek Whatley, Vincent Hadley
 
00:20IllinoisRobert Henderson loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt30-32
00:01MichiganHoward Gomer is denied on a layup by Frank Mannino30-32
00:00IllinoisSteve Merida grabs the board30-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan
 PG - Howard Gomer (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Joe Young (fresh)
 SF - John Johnson (fresh)
 PF - Paul Ganz (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Leroy Melgoza (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Derek Whatley (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nix (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Vincent Hadley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Richard Baker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Frank Mannino (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00IllinoisVincent Hadley inbounds the ball30-32
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) 
19:41IllinoisDerek Whatley misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away30-32
19:39MichiganPaul Ganz grabs the board30-32
19:24MichiganJoe Young can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing30-32
19:23IllinoisRichard Baker gets the rebound30-32
18:57IllinoisDerek Whatley is open and scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Vincent Hadley30-35
18:36MichiganJohn Johnson drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Howard Gomer33-35
18:32IllinoisErnest Nix is fouled in the backcourt by John Johnson - foul #3 on John Johnson, team foul #133-35
SubsMichigan
Joel Golston (SG), Lawrence Woodall (SF), Fred Beasley (C)
Joe Young, John Johnson, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
Anthony Kaya (C)
Frank Mannino
 
18:21IllinoisErnest Nix can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing33-35
18:20MichiganPaul Ganz gets the rebound33-35
18:16MichiganJoel Golston makes the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Howard Gomer35-35
17:49IllinoisRichard Baker hits a wide open jump hook from close range35-37
17:39MichiganHoward Gomer can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Richard Baker - foul #3 on Richard Baker, team foul #135-37
SubsMichigan
George Reames (SF)
Paul Ganz
 
SubsIllinois
George Walton (PG), Steve Merida (SG), Jim Boyarski (SF), Robert Henderson (PF)
Derek Whatley, Ernest Nix, Vincent Hadley, Richard Baker
 
17:39MichiganHoward Gomer makes the 1st free throw36-37
17:39MichiganHoward Gomer makes the 2nd free throw37-37
17:30IllinoisSteve Merida loses the ball out of bounds37-37
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG)
Howard Gomer
 
SubsIllinois 
17:06MichiganGeorge Reames misses the 3pt jumper from straight away37-37
17:04MichiganFred Beasley gets the offensive rebound37-37
16:45MichiganSteve Merida is called for the reach on Lawrence Woodall - foul #1 on Steve Merida, team foul #237-37
SubsMichigan
Joe Young (SG), Lawrence Fletcher (PF), Leroy Melgoza (C)
Joel Golston, Lawrence Woodall, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
Frank Mannino (C)
Anthony Kaya
 
16:28MichiganGeorge Reames clanks a shot near the basket but the foul's on Steve Merida - foul #2 on Steve Merida, team foul #337-37
16:28MichiganGeorge Reames makes the 1st free throw38-37
16:28MichiganGeorge Reames makes the 2nd free throw39-37
16:16IllinoisGeorge Walton is fouled on the floor by Leroy Melgoza - foul #1 on Leroy Melgoza, team foul #239-37
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG)
George Walton
 
16:05IllinoisRobert Henderson slams it home on a nice dish by Derek Whatley39-39
15:49MichiganLeroy Melgoza hits a shot from the left block on a nice dish by Bennie Brandy41-39
LineupMichigan
 PG - Bennie Brandy (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Joe Young (fresh)
 SF - George Reames (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Lawrence Fletcher (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Leroy Melgoza (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Derek Whatley (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Steve Merida (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - Jim Boyarski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Robert Henderson (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Frank Mannino (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:47IllinoisJoe Young is called for the reach on Steve Merida in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joe Young, team foul #341-39
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Joel Golston (SG), John Johnson (SF), Paul Ganz (PF)
Bennie Brandy, Joe Young, George Reames, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Ernest Nix (SG), Vincent Hadley (SF), Richard Baker (PF), Willie Howard (C)
Steve Merida, Jim Boyarski, Robert Henderson, Frank Mannino
 
15:36IllinoisWillie Howard throws it down set up by Derek Whatley41-41
15:31MichiganHoward Gomer misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner41-41
15:30MichiganJoel Golston pulls down the offensive rebound41-41
15:14MichiganJohn Johnson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner41-41
15:13IllinoisWillie Howard pulls down the rebound41-41
14:58IllinoisErnest Nix is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Vincent Hadley41-44
14:39MichiganPaul Ganz misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing41-44
14:37MichiganLeroy Melgoza can't tip it in41-44
14:36IllinoisErnest Nix grabs the board41-44
14:31IllinoisErnest Nix is hacked by Joel Golston in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joel Golston, team foul #441-44
SubsMichigan
Richard Reed (PG), Joe Young (SG), Lawrence Woodall (SF), Fred Beasley (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Howard Gomer, Joel Golston, John Johnson, Paul Ganz, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
George Walton (PG), Steve Merida (SG), Robert Henderson (SF)
Derek Whatley, Ernest Nix, Vincent Hadley
 
14:16IllinoisRichard Baker clanks a shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Lawrence Fletcher - foul #1 on Lawrence Fletcher, team foul #541-44
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG), George Reames (SF)
Richard Reed, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Boyarski (PG)
George Walton
 
14:16IllinoisRichard Baker makes the 1st free throw41-45
14:16IllinoisRichard Baker makes the 2nd free throw41-46
13:54MichiganLawrence Woodall misses long on a shot from the baseline41-46
13:53IllinoisJim Boyarski grabs the defensive rebound41-46
13:51IllinoisSteve Merida is whistled for a carry in the backcourt41-46
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Frank Mannino (C)
Willie Howard
 
13:45MichiganGeorge Reames makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane43-46
13:41IllinoisSteve Merida is hacked by Bennie Brandy in the backcourt - foul #3 on Bennie Brandy, team foul #643-46
SubsMichigan
Richard Reed (SG)
Joe Young
 
SubsIllinois
Anthony Kaya (C)
Richard Baker
 
13:19IllinoisRichard Reed steals it from Frank Mannino43-46
13:13MichiganFred Beasley makes the shot near the basket on a nice dish by George Reames45-46
12:50IllinoisFrank Mannino hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner45-46
12:49MichiganThe rebound goes to Fred Beasley45-46
12:36MichiganBennie Brandy misses badly on a jumper from the left side45-46
12:35IllinoisAnthony Kaya snags the defensive board45-46
12:17IllinoisSteve Merida is hacked by Fred Beasley - foul #2 on Fred Beasley, team foul #745-46
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Joe Young (SG), John Johnson (SF), Paul Ganz (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Bennie Brandy, Richard Reed, George Reames, Lawrence Woodall, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Vincent Hadley (SF), Richard Baker (PF), Willie Howard (C)
Jim Boyarski, Robert Henderson, Frank Mannino, Anthony Kaya
 
12:17IllinoisSteve Merida misses the 1st free throw45-46
12:17MichiganLawrence Fletcher snags the defensive board45-46
11:59MichiganRichard Baker swats the layup by Paul Ganz45-46
11:58MichiganPaul Ganz tips it in47-46
11:56IllinoisDerek Whatley's pass is intercepted by Joe Young in the backcourt47-46
11:55MichiganJoe Young banks in the layup49-46
11:52IllinoisSteve Merida is hacked by Paul Ganz in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Ganz, team foul #849-46
11:52IllinoisSteve Merida makes the 1st free throw49-47
11:52IllinoisSteve Merida misses the 2nd free throw49-47
11:52IllinoisRichard Baker grabs the offensive rebound49-47
11:39IllinoisVincent Hadley misses the 3 from the right wing49-47
11:38IllinoisWillie Howard tips it back up and in49-49
LineupMichigan
 PG - Howard Gomer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Joe Young (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - John Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Paul Ganz (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Lawrence Fletcher (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Derek Whatley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Steve Merida (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 SF - Vincent Hadley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Richard Baker (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Willie Howard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
11:20MichiganJoe Young hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Paul Ganz52-49
11:06IllinoisDerek Whatley is whistled for traveling52-49
SubsMichigan
Joel Golston (SG), Leroy Melgoza (C)
Joe Young, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Ernest Nix (SG)
Steve Merida
 
10:47MichiganPaul Ganz misses the 3pt shot from the right wing52-49
10:46IllinoisErnest Nix grabs the defensive rebound52-49
10:24IllinoisRichard Baker can't finish the layup52-49
10:23IllinoisWillie Howard grabs the offensive rebound52-49
10:06IllinoisErnest Nix makes the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Richard Baker52-52
09:41MichiganJoel Golston misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing52-52
09:40IllinoisWillie Howard grabs the defensive rebound52-52
09:20IllinoisErnest Nix misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing52-52
09:19IllinoisWillie Howard tips it home52-54
09:04MichiganJohn Johnson is hacked by Vincent Hadley - foul #1 on Vincent Hadley, team foul #452-54
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG), Joe Young (SG), George Reames (SF), Lawrence Woodall (PF), Fred Beasley (C)
Howard Gomer, Joel Golston, John Johnson, Paul Ganz, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
George Walton (PG), Jim Boyarski (SG), Robert Henderson (SF), Frank Mannino (PF), Anthony Kaya (C)
Derek Whatley, Ernest Nix, Vincent Hadley, Richard Baker, Willie Howard
 
08:43MichiganJoe Young can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner52-54
08:42IllinoisFrank Mannino gets the rebound52-54
08:24IllinoisJim Boyarski misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing52-54
08:22IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Robert Henderson52-54
08:09IllinoisGeorge Reames is called for the reach on Jim Boyarski - foul #1 on George Reames, team foul #952-54
08:09IllinoisJim Boyarski misses the 1st free throw52-54
08:09MichiganLawrence Woodall grabs the defensive rebound52-54
07:46MichiganBennie Brandy misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner52-54
07:45MichiganFred Beasley can't tip it in52-54
07:44IllinoisRobert Henderson snags the defensive board52-54
07:23IllinoisGeorge Walton can't connect on a jump hook near the basket52-54
07:22MichiganLawrence Woodall grabs the board52-54
LineupMichigan
 PG - Bennie Brandy (fairly fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Joe Young (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - George Reames (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Lawrence Woodall (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Fred Beasley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - George Walton (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Jim Boyarski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Henderson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Frank Mannino (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Anthony Kaya (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
06:58MichiganJoe Young is whistled for traveling52-54
SubsMichigan
Richard Reed (PG), Joel Golston (SG), John Johnson (SF), Lawrence Fletcher (PF), Leroy Melgoza (C)
Bennie Brandy, Joe Young, George Reames, Lawrence Woodall, Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Ernest Nix (SG), Steve Merida (SF), Richard Baker (PF), Willie Howard (C)
George Walton, Jim Boyarski, Robert Henderson, Frank Mannino, Anthony Kaya
 
06:47IllinoisSteve Merida hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane52-54
06:45IllinoisThe offensive rebound goes to Steve Merida52-54
06:27IllinoisRichard Baker misses the easy open layup52-54
06:25MichiganRichard Reed grabs the defensive rebound52-54
06:15MichiganJoel Golston is hacked by Richard Baker - foul #4 on Richard Baker, team foul #552-54
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), Paul Ganz (PF)
Richard Reed, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
Vincent Hadley (SF)
Steve Merida
 
06:00MichiganDerek Whatley steals the ball from Joel Golston52-54
05:47IllinoisHoward Gomer is called for the reach on Richard Baker - foul #1 on Howard Gomer, team foul #1052-54
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Steve Merida (PG)
Derek Whatley
 
05:47IllinoisRichard Baker makes the 1st free throw52-55
05:47IllinoisRichard Baker misses the 2nd free throw52-55
05:47MichiganPaul Ganz grabs the board52-55
05:34MichiganHoward Gomer scores on a shot from the left side on a nice dish by John Johnson54-55
05:19IllinoisVincent Hadley banks in the wide open layup and he's hacked by Joel Golston - foul #3 on Joel Golston, team foul #1154-57
SubsMichigan
Richard Reed (SG), Lawrence Woodall (SF), Leroy Melgoza (C)
Joel Golston, John Johnson, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Jim Boyarski (PG), Robert Henderson (PF), Anthony Kaya (C)
Ernest Nix, Richard Baker, Willie Howard
 
05:19IllinoisVincent Hadley makes the free throw54-58
04:58MichiganRichard Reed drills a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Howard Gomer56-58
04:38IllinoisAnthony Kaya is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt from the left block set up by Robert Henderson56-60
04:23MichiganHoward Gomer hits a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Reed58-60
03:54IllinoisVincent Hadley scores on a jumper from the right side set up by Jim Boyarski58-62
03:39MichiganLawrence Woodall makes the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Howard Gomer60-62
03:16IllinoisHoward Gomer takes the ball from Anthony Kaya60-62
03:12MichiganHoward Gomer hits the finger roll62-62
03:12IllinoisIllinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-62
SubsMichigan
Bennie Brandy (PG), Joe Young (SG), George Reames (SF), Fred Beasley (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C)
Howard Gomer, Richard Reed, Lawrence Woodall, Paul Ganz, Leroy Melgoza
 
SubsIllinois
Derek Whatley (PG), Ernest Nix (SG), Richard Baker (PF), Willie Howard (C)
Jim Boyarski, Steve Merida, Vincent Hadley, Anthony Kaya
 
LineupMichigan
 PG - Bennie Brandy (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Joe Young (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - George Reames (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Fred Beasley (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Lawrence Fletcher (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Derek Whatley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Ernest Nix (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Henderson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Richard Baker (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf.
 C - Willie Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:10IllinoisWillie Howard is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #4 on Willie Howard, team foul #662-62
02:49MichiganGeorge Reames travels with the ball62-62
02:29IllinoisWillie Howard makes the wide open fadeaway jumper from the right wing62-64
02:29MichiganMichigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-64
SubsMichigan
Howard Gomer (PG), John Johnson (SF), Paul Ganz (PF)
Bennie Brandy, George Reames, Lawrence Fletcher
 
SubsIllinois
Vincent Hadley (SF)
Robert Henderson
 
02:12MichiganFred Beasley misses long on a fadeaway near the basket62-64
02:11IllinoisRichard Baker pulls down the rebound62-64
01:55IllinoisVincent Hadley misses badly on a shot from the right block62-64
01:54MichiganThe rebound goes to Paul Ganz62-64
01:31MichiganPaul Ganz comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away62-64
01:29IllinoisWillie Howard gets the rebound62-64
01:27IllinoisErnest Nix is fouled in the backcourt by Joe Young - foul #2 on Joe Young, team foul #1262-64
SubsMichigan
Leroy Melgoza (C)
Fred Beasley
 
SubsIllinois 
01:27IllinoisErnest Nix makes the 1st free throw62-65
01:27IllinoisErnest Nix makes the 2nd free throw62-66
01:05MichiganJohn Johnson is hacked by Ernest Nix - foul #2 on Ernest Nix, team foul #762-66
01:05MichiganJohn Johnson makes the 1st free throw63-66
01:05MichiganJohn Johnson makes the 2nd free throw64-66
01:03IllinoisLeroy Melgoza is called for the reach on Ernest Nix in the backcourt - foul #2 on Leroy Melgoza, team foul #1364-66
01:03IllinoisErnest Nix makes the 1st free throw64-67
01:03IllinoisErnest Nix makes the 2nd free throw64-68
00:43MichiganLeroy Melgoza misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing64-68
00:41IllinoisThe rebound goes to Richard Baker64-68
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
00:38IllinoisHoward Gomer is called for the reach on Richard Baker in the backcourt - foul #2 on Howard Gomer, team foul #1464-68
00:38IllinoisRichard Baker misses the 1st free throw64-68
00:38IllinoisRichard Baker makes the 2nd free throw64-69
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
00:31MichiganJohn Johnson is called for a charge - foul #4 on John Johnson, team foul #1564-69
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Jim Boyarski (SF), Anthony Kaya (PF)
Vincent Hadley, Richard Baker
 
00:28IllinoisJoe Young is called for the reach on Derek Whatley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joe Young, team foul #1664-69
00:28IllinoisDerek Whatley makes the 1st free throw64-70
00:28IllinoisDerek Whatley makes the 2nd free throw64-71
00:21MichiganPaul Ganz drills a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Howard Gomer67-71
00:21IllinoisIllinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)67-71
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Richard Baker (PF)
Anthony Kaya
 
00:19IllinoisDerek Whatley is fouled in the backcourt by Howard Gomer - foul #3 on Howard Gomer, team foul #1767-71
00:19IllinoisDerek Whatley makes the 1st free throw67-72
00:19IllinoisDerek Whatley makes the 2nd free throw67-73
00:13MichiganJim Boyarski is called for the reach on John Johnson - foul #1 on Jim Boyarski, team foul #867-73
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Vincent Hadley (SF)
Jim Boyarski
 
00:13MichiganJohn Johnson misses the 1st free throw67-73
00:13IllinoisRichard Baker gets the rebound67-73
00:11IllinoisHoward Gomer is called for the reach on Richard Baker in the backcourt - foul #4 on Howard Gomer, team foul #1867-73
SubsMichigan 
SubsIllinois
Jim Boyarski (SF)
Vincent Hadley
 
00:11IllinoisRichard Baker makes the 1st free throw67-74
00:11IllinoisRichard Baker misses the 2nd free throw67-74
00:11MichiganPaul Ganz grabs the defensive rebound67-74
00:03MichiganDerek Whatley steps in front of the John Johnson pass67-74
Game PlanMichiganMichigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) 
00:00IllinoisDerek Whatley runs out the clock67-74