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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Knight
Western Illinois Sim AI
Dayton Sim AI
Final -
 1/9/2026
67
  1 2 F
Western Illinois 38 29 67
Dayton 30 51 81
81
Western Illinois (10-18, 6-10)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRonald Brown 23 0-3 0-1 0-0 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 0
pfGary Smith 27 3-5 0-0 3-4 4 5 2 2 1 0 1 9
sfJeff Fults 29 5-9 1-2 5-6 1 8 0 3 3 0 1 16
sgRodney Thedford 25 1-7 1-4 2-2 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 5
pgJoseph Lujan 29 4-8 2-3 3-4 1 1 4 2 0 0 2 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgRay Wilber 15 3-5 2-2 1-2 1 2 1 0 2 0 1 9
pfGregory Baird 14 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 2
pfJoe Laforest 14 3-5 0-0 3-4 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 9
pgKenneth Graham 11 1-4 0-1 1-3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
cMatthew Freeman 9 0-2 0-0 1-2 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1
sfAdam Switzer 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
pgHoward Bliss 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 21-52 6-15 19-27 12 29 12 12 8 2 13 67
Percentages   .404 .400 .704                

Dayton (21-8, 12-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cClarence Cushman 29 6-12 2-7 3-3 4 8 0 3 1 1 0 17
pfAaron Allen 29 6-9 1-2 0-0 4 15 1 1 2 3 0 13
sfJoseph Dauphin 26 5-7 1-3 2-2 2 4 1 0 0 1 3 13
sgSammy Bower 24 5-13 1-3 3-3 1 2 4 2 1 0 1 14
pgCarl Cline 28 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 3 0 3 0 3 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfLee Davis 18 1-2 0-1 5-6 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 7
pfChristopher Sullivan 17 0-4 0-2 0-0 1 3 2 2 1 2 4 0
pfPhilip Erlandson 14 3-4 1-1 1-1 1 3 0 2 1 0 2 8
sgMichael Sims 12 1-4 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 1 1 0 2 2
sfSteven Nelson 3 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 30-62 7-23 14-15 14 37 15 12 10 7 17 81
Percentages   .484 .304 .933                

WIU
38
13-29
2-6
10-14
8
19
6
5
6
0
5
16
5
12
0
12
29
8-23
4-9
9-13
4
10
6
7
2
2
8
6
4
4
2
12
67
21-52
6-15
19-27
12
29
12
12
8
2
13
22
9
16
2
24
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
UD
30
12-30
2-14
4-5
6
15
5
8
4
4
8
16
2
8
2
3
51
18-32
5-9
10-10
8
22
10
4
6
3
9
14
11
9
6
16
81
30-62
7-23
14-15
14
37
15
12
10
7
17
30
13
17
8
19
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Aaron Allen Dayton
13 Points, 15 Rebounds, 2 Steals, 3 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Joseph Lujan (fresh)
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh)
 SF - Jeff Fults (fresh)
 PF - Gary Smith (fresh)
 C - Ronald Brown (fresh)
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Carl Cline (fresh)
 SG - Sammy Bower (fresh)
 SF - Joseph Dauphin (fresh)
 PF - Aaron Allen (fresh)
 C - Clarence Cushman (fresh)
 
20:00DaytonClarence Cushman wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanDaytonDayton is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:48DaytonClarence Cushman knocks in the floater near the basket0-2
19:27Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Rodney Thedford3-2
19:17DaytonAaron Allen's pass is intercepted by Jeff Fults3-2
19:14Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan misses the easy layup3-2
19:13Western IllinoisRonald Brown grabs the offensive board3-2
19:02Western IllinoisGary Smith connects on the floater from the right side on a great pass from Ronald Brown5-2
18:45DaytonClarence Cushman misses badly on a 3 from the right corner5-2
18:43DaytonAaron Allen tips it in5-4
18:25Western IllinoisRodney Thedford hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane5-4
18:24Western IllinoisGary Smith hits the follow up shot7-4
18:14DaytonAaron Allen misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner7-4
18:13DaytonClarence Cushman tips it in7-6
17:56Western IllinoisJeff Fults misses the jump hook from the baseline7-6
17:54Western IllinoisJeff Fults tips it in9-6
17:32DaytonClarence Cushman clanks a 3pt shot from straight away9-6
17:31Western IllinoisRonald Brown grabs the defensive rebound9-6
17:27Western IllinoisJeff Fults comes up short on the jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Joseph Dauphin - foul #1 on Joseph Dauphin, team foul #19-6
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Lee Davis (SG), Christopher Sullivan (SF)
Sammy Bower, Joseph Dauphin
 
17:27Western IllinoisJeff Fults makes the 1st free throw10-6
17:27Western IllinoisJeff Fults makes the 2nd free throw11-6
17:12DaytonCarl Cline is hacked by Ronald Brown - foul #1 on Ronald Brown, team foul #111-6
17:02DaytonChristopher Sullivan clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing11-6
17:01DaytonClarence Cushman tips it back up and in11-8
16:51Western IllinoisRodney Thedford misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing11-8
16:50Western IllinoisGary Smith tips it home13-8
16:31DaytonChristopher Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side13-8
16:30Western IllinoisRonald Brown grabs the board13-8
16:10Western IllinoisCarl Cline steps in front of the Jeff Fults pass13-8
15:58DaytonGary Smith picks off the pass by Clarence Cushman13-8
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Joseph Lujan (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jeff Fults (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Gary Smith (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ronald Brown (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Carl Cline (fairly fresh)
 SG - Lee Davis (fresh)
 SF - Christopher Sullivan (fresh)
 PF - Aaron Allen (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Clarence Cushman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:36Western IllinoisLee Davis is called for the reach on Joseph Lujan - foul #1 on Lee Davis, team foul #213-8
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG), Ray Wilber (SG), Joe Laforest (SF), Gregory Baird (PF), Matthew Freeman (C)
Joseph Lujan, Rodney Thedford, Jeff Fults, Gary Smith, Ronald Brown
 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG), Sammy Bower (SG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Philip Erlandson (C)
Carl Cline, Lee Davis, Aaron Allen, Clarence Cushman
 
15:20Western IllinoisPhilip Erlandson steals it from Joe Laforest13-8
14:57DaytonMichael Sims comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side13-8
14:55Western IllinoisGregory Baird pulls down the rebound13-8
14:39Western IllinoisKenneth Graham clanks a floater from just outside the lane13-8
14:38DaytonChristopher Sullivan gets the rebound13-8
14:12DaytonChristopher Sullivan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds13-8
SubsWestern Illinois
Joseph Lujan (PG), Jeff Fults (SF)
Kenneth Graham, Matthew Freeman
 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG), Aaron Allen (PF)
Michael Sims, Christopher Sullivan
 
13:53Western IllinoisJoe Laforest drills a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Joseph Lujan15-8
13:38DaytonAaron Allen throws it down on a great pass from Carl Cline15-10
13:36Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan's pass is intercepted by Carl Cline in the backcourt15-10
13:34DaytonCarl Cline lays it in15-12
13:22Western IllinoisJeff Fults makes the floater near the basket17-12
12:59DaytonRay Wilber picks off the pass by Philip Erlandson17-12
12:43Western IllinoisJoe Laforest hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing17-12
12:41DaytonSammy Bower gets the rebound17-12
12:18DaytonSammy Bower misses short on a jumper from the left wing17-12
12:17Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Gregory Baird17-12
12:12Western IllinoisJeff Fults misses the dunk but the foul's on Carl Cline - foul #1 on Carl Cline, team foul #317-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG), Rodney Thedford (SG), Gary Smith (PF), Ronald Brown (C)
Joseph Lujan, Ray Wilber, Gregory Baird, Joe Laforest
 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG), Lee Davis (SG), Steven Nelson (SF), Christopher Sullivan (PF), Clarence Cushman (C)
Carl Cline, Sammy Bower, Joseph Dauphin, Aaron Allen, Philip Erlandson
 
12:12Western IllinoisJeff Fults misses the 1st free throw17-12
12:12Western IllinoisJeff Fults makes the 2nd free throw18-12
11:56DaytonSteven Nelson misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing18-12
11:55DaytonChristopher Sullivan gets the offensive rebound18-12
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Kenneth Graham (fresh)
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jeff Fults (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Gary Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Ronald Brown (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Michael Sims (fresh)
 SG - Lee Davis (fresh)
 SF - Steven Nelson (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Sullivan (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Clarence Cushman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:37DaytonClarence Cushman comes up short on the 3 from the right corner18-12
11:36Western IllinoisJeff Fults snags the defensive board18-12
11:13Western IllinoisKenneth Graham is denied on a layup by Christopher Sullivan18-12
11:11DaytonClarence Cushman pulls down the rebound18-12
10:54DaytonJeff Fults steals it from Lee Davis18-12
10:27Western IllinoisGary Smith misses the floater from the right wing but the foul's on Christopher Sullivan - foul #1 on Christopher Sullivan, team foul #418-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Joseph Lujan (PG), Ray Wilber (SF)
Kenneth Graham, Jeff Fults
 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Aaron Allen (PF)
Michael Sims, Steven Nelson, Christopher Sullivan
 
10:27Western IllinoisGary Smith makes the 1st free throw19-12
10:27Western IllinoisGary Smith misses the 2nd free throw19-12
10:27Western IllinoisRonald Brown grabs the offensive board19-12
10:02Western IllinoisAaron Allen swats the shot by Ray Wilber19-12
10:00DaytonThe rebound goes to Joseph Dauphin19-12
09:42DaytonJoseph Dauphin comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Joseph Lujan - foul #1 on Joseph Lujan, team foul #219-12
SubsWestern Illinois
Joe Laforest (SF), Matthew Freeman (C)
Rodney Thedford, Ronald Brown
 
SubsDayton
Sammy Bower (SG)
Lee Davis
 
09:42DaytonJoseph Dauphin makes the 1st free throw19-13
09:42DaytonJoseph Dauphin makes the 2nd free throw19-14
09:24Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Ray Wilber22-14
09:03DaytonAaron Allen scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Sammy Bower22-17
08:48Western IllinoisJoe Laforest knocks in the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Gary Smith24-17
08:33DaytonSammy Bower misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line24-17
08:32DaytonAaron Allen misses the tip24-17
08:31Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Ray Wilber24-17
08:17Western IllinoisThe pull-up jumper by Joseph Lujan is blocked by Aaron Allen24-17
08:16DaytonAaron Allen pulls down the rebound24-17
08:07DaytonRay Wilber is called for the reach on Sammy Bower - foul #1 on Ray Wilber, team foul #324-17
SubsWestern Illinois
Rodney Thedford (SG), Jeff Fults (SF), Gregory Baird (PF), Ronald Brown (C)
Ray Wilber, Joe Laforest, Gary Smith, Matthew Freeman
 
SubsDayton
Christopher Sullivan (SF), Philip Erlandson (C)
Joseph Dauphin, Clarence Cushman
 
07:47DaytonCarl Cline misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing24-17
07:46Western IllinoisJeff Fults grabs the board24-17
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Joseph Lujan (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jeff Fults (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Gregory Baird (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Ronald Brown (fresh) 4 reb.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Carl Cline (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Sammy Bower (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Christopher Sullivan (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Aaron Allen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Philip Erlandson (fresh)
 
07:34Western IllinoisGregory Baird misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing24-17
07:32DaytonAaron Allen grabs the board24-17
07:24DaytonSammy Bower's pass is intercepted by Jeff Fults24-17
07:11Western IllinoisRonald Brown can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane24-17
07:09DaytonThe rebound goes to Aaron Allen24-17
06:49DaytonChristopher Sullivan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds24-17
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG)
Joseph Lujan
 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG), Lee Davis (SG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Clarence Cushman (C)
Carl Cline, Sammy Bower, Aaron Allen, Philip Erlandson
 
06:36Western IllinoisKenneth Graham misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing24-17
06:34Western IllinoisRonald Brown misses the tip24-17
06:32DaytonThe rebound goes to Christopher Sullivan24-17
06:13DaytonJoseph Dauphin hits a floater from the right side on a great pass from Lee Davis24-19
06:06Western IllinoisJeff Fults's floater is knocked away by Christopher Sullivan24-19
06:04Western IllinoisGregory Baird tips it in26-19
05:38DaytonJoseph Dauphin makes the 3pt jumper from straight away26-22
05:33Western IllinoisKenneth Graham's pass is intercepted by Michael Sims in the backcourt26-22
05:18DaytonClarence Cushman can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner26-22
05:16Western IllinoisJeff Fults grabs the defensive rebound26-22
04:53Western IllinoisKenneth Graham can't finish the layup but the foul's on Michael Sims - foul #1 on Michael Sims, team foul #526-22
SubsWestern Illinois
Ray Wilber (SG), Joe Laforest (SF), Gary Smith (PF), Matthew Freeman (C)
Rodney Thedford, Jeff Fults, Gregory Baird, Ronald Brown
 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG), Sammy Bower (SG), Aaron Allen (PF), Philip Erlandson (C)
Michael Sims, Joseph Dauphin, Christopher Sullivan, Clarence Cushman
 
04:53Western IllinoisKenneth Graham misses the 1st free throw26-22
04:53Western IllinoisKenneth Graham makes the 2nd free throw27-22
04:39DaytonLee Davis misses short on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Joe Laforest - foul #1 on Joe Laforest, team foul #427-22
SubsWestern Illinois
Joseph Lujan (PG)
Kenneth Graham
 
SubsDayton 
04:39DaytonLee Davis misses the 1st free throw27-22
04:39DaytonLee Davis makes the 2nd free throw27-23
04:29Western IllinoisJoe Laforest misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Carl Cline - foul #2 on Carl Cline, team foul #627-23
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG)
Carl Cline
 
04:29Western IllinoisJoe Laforest makes the 1st free throw28-23
04:29Western IllinoisJoe Laforest makes the 2nd free throw29-23
04:16DaytonSammy Bower connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Michael Sims and he's hacked by Matthew Freeman - foul #1 on Matthew Freeman, team foul #529-25
04:16DaytonSammy Bower makes the free throw29-26
03:56Western IllinoisJoe Laforest lays it up and in31-26
03:29DaytonPhilip Erlandson connects on the turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Aaron Allen31-28
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Joseph Lujan (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Ray Wilber (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Joe Laforest (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Gary Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Matthew Freeman (fresh)
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Michael Sims (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Sammy Bower (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Lee Davis (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Aaron Allen (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Philip Erlandson (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:25Western IllinoisRay Wilber misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Philip Erlandson - foul #1 on Philip Erlandson, team foul #731-28
SubsWestern Illinois
Jeff Fults (SF)
Matthew Freeman
 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Clarence Cushman (C)
Michael Sims, Sammy Bower, Philip Erlandson
 
03:25Western IllinoisRay Wilber misses the 1st free throw31-28
03:25Western IllinoisRay Wilber makes the 2nd free throw32-28
03:04DaytonClarence Cushman misses the 3 from the right corner32-28
03:02Western IllinoisJeff Fults grabs the defensive rebound32-28
02:41Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan hits a floater from the left side on a great pass from Joe Laforest34-28
02:29DaytonJoseph Dauphin clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner34-28
02:28Western IllinoisGary Smith gets the rebound34-28
02:08Western IllinoisGary Smith misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side34-28
02:07Western IllinoisRay Wilber gets the offensive rebound34-28
01:58Western IllinoisJeff Fults banks in the layup36-28
01:45DaytonJoseph Dauphin clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing36-28
01:44DaytonAaron Allen hits the follow up shot36-30
01:19Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan is hacked by Joseph Dauphin - foul #2 on Joseph Dauphin, team foul #836-30
SubsWestern Illinois
Rodney Thedford (SG), Adam Switzer (SF), Gregory Baird (PF), Ronald Brown (C)
Ray Wilber, Jeff Fults, Gary Smith, Joe Laforest
 
SubsDayton
Sammy Bower (SG), Christopher Sullivan (SF), Philip Erlandson (PF)
Lee Davis, Joseph Dauphin, Aaron Allen
 
01:19Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan makes the 1st free throw37-30
01:19Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan makes the 2nd free throw38-30
01:00DaytonPhilip Erlandson loses the dribble to Gregory Baird38-30
00:41Western IllinoisRonald Brown misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing38-30
00:39DaytonCarl Cline grabs the defensive rebound38-30
00:22DaytonChristopher Sullivan misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away38-30
00:21Western IllinoisRonald Brown grabs the defensive rebound38-30
00:04Western IllinoisRodney Thedford's pass is off the mark and out of bounds38-30
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG), Jeff Fults (SF)
Joseph Lujan, Adam Switzer
 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Aaron Allen (PF)
Carl Cline, Philip Erlandson, Clarence Cushman
 
00:00DaytonMichael Sims misses long on a halfcourt shot38-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Joseph Lujan (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jeff Fults (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Gary Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Ronald Brown (fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Carl Cline (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Sammy Bower (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Joseph Dauphin (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Aaron Allen (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Clarence Cushman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00Western IllinoisJeff Fults inbounds the ball38-30
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanDaytonDayton is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
19:38Western IllinoisRodney Thedford can't finish the layup38-30
19:37DaytonAaron Allen grabs the defensive rebound38-30
19:15DaytonRodney Thedford is called for the reach on Joseph Dauphin - foul #1 on Rodney Thedford, team foul #138-30
19:10DaytonSammy Bower drills a fadeaway from the left wing set up by Carl Cline38-32
19:07Western IllinoisCarl Cline takes the ball from Joseph Lujan in the backcourt38-32
18:50DaytonClarence Cushman hits a shot from the left block and the foul's on Gary Smith - foul #1 on Gary Smith, team foul #238-34
18:50DaytonClarence Cushman makes the free throw38-35
18:36Western IllinoisThe pull-up jumper by Joseph Lujan is blocked by Aaron Allen38-35
18:35DaytonThe rebound goes to Aaron Allen38-35
18:30DaytonSammy Bower scores on a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Joseph Dauphin38-37
18:18Western IllinoisJeff Fults is hacked by Joseph Dauphin - foul #3 on Joseph Dauphin, team foul #138-37
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Christopher Sullivan (SF)
Joseph Dauphin
 
18:10Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan misses badly on a floater from the left side but he's hacked by Carl Cline - foul #3 on Carl Cline, team foul #238-37
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG)
Carl Cline
 
18:10Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan makes the 1st free throw39-37
18:10Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan misses the 2nd free throw39-37
18:10DaytonClarence Cushman pulls down the rebound39-37
17:54DaytonMichael Sims's pass is off the mark and out of bounds39-37
17:35Western IllinoisJeff Fults comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing39-37
17:34DaytonAaron Allen gets the rebound39-37
17:18DaytonRonald Brown denies the turnaround by Sammy Bower39-37
17:16DaytonAaron Allen hits the follow up shot39-39
17:00Western IllinoisRodney Thedford clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Sammy Bower - foul #1 on Sammy Bower, team foul #339-39
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG), Joe Laforest (SF), Gregory Baird (PF), Matthew Freeman (C)
Joseph Lujan, Jeff Fults, Gary Smith, Ronald Brown
 
SubsDayton
Lee Davis (SG), Philip Erlandson (C)
Sammy Bower, Clarence Cushman
 
17:00Western IllinoisRodney Thedford makes the 1st free throw40-39
17:00Western IllinoisRodney Thedford makes the 2nd free throw41-39
16:45DaytonAaron Allen makes the fadeaway from the right wing41-41
16:23Western IllinoisMatthew Freeman misses the shot from the left wing41-41
16:22DaytonPhilip Erlandson snags the defensive board41-41
16:07DaytonChristopher Sullivan misses the easy layup41-41
16:05Western IllinoisRodney Thedford grabs the defensive rebound41-41
15:49Western IllinoisMatthew Freeman misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane41-41
15:47DaytonAaron Allen gets the rebound41-41
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Kenneth Graham (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Joe Laforest (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Gregory Baird (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Matthew Freeman (fresh)
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Michael Sims (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Lee Davis (fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Christopher Sullivan (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Aaron Allen (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 11 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Philip Erlandson (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:24DaytonPhilip Erlandson banks in the layup on a great pass from Christopher Sullivan and he's hacked by Joe Laforest - foul #2 on Joe Laforest, team foul #341-43
SubsWestern Illinois
Joseph Lujan (PG), Ray Wilber (SG), Jeff Fults (SF), Gary Smith (PF)
Kenneth Graham, Rodney Thedford, Joe Laforest, Matthew Freeman
 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG), Sammy Bower (SG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Clarence Cushman (C)
Michael Sims, Lee Davis, Christopher Sullivan, Aaron Allen
 
15:24DaytonPhilip Erlandson makes the free throw41-44
15:07Western IllinoisRay Wilber drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Joseph Lujan44-44
14:54DaytonClarence Cushman makes the 3 from the left corner set up by Sammy Bower44-47
14:41Western IllinoisRay Wilber knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Joseph Lujan47-47
14:30DaytonCarl Cline clanks a floater from the left side47-47
14:28DaytonPhilip Erlandson pulls down the offensive rebound47-47
14:15DaytonPhilip Erlandson blows the layup47-47
14:13DaytonThe offensive rebound goes to Clarence Cushman47-47
13:57DaytonSammy Bower misses the 3 from the left corner47-47
13:56DaytonClarence Cushman grabs the offensive rebound47-47
13:38DaytonRay Wilber steps in front of the Sammy Bower pass47-47
13:35Western IllinoisRay Wilber banks in the layup49-47
13:19DaytonClarence Cushman misses the driving attempt from close range49-47
13:18DaytonSammy Bower snags the offensive board49-47
13:10DaytonPhilip Erlandson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing49-50
12:45Western IllinoisThe jump hook by Gregory Baird is blocked by Clarence Cushman49-50
12:43DaytonJoseph Dauphin pulls down the rebound49-50
12:16DaytonJoseph Dauphin drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Sammy Bower49-52
12:00Western IllinoisRay Wilber is hacked by Philip Erlandson - foul #2 on Philip Erlandson, team foul #449-52
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG), Rodney Thedford (SG), Joe Laforest (SF), Matthew Freeman (PF), Ronald Brown (C)
Joseph Lujan, Ray Wilber, Jeff Fults, Gary Smith, Gregory Baird
 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG), Lee Davis (SG), Steven Nelson (SF), Aaron Allen (PF), Christopher Sullivan (C)
Carl Cline, Sammy Bower, Joseph Dauphin, Philip Erlandson, Clarence Cushman
 
11:49Western IllinoisJoe Laforest hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side49-52
11:48DaytonAaron Allen grabs the defensive rebound49-52
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Kenneth Graham (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Joe Laforest (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Matthew Freeman (fresh)
 C - Ronald Brown (fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Michael Sims (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Lee Davis (fresh) 1 pts.
 SF - Steven Nelson (fresh)
 PF - Aaron Allen (fresh) 13 pts. 12 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Christopher Sullivan (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:42DaytonSteven Nelson knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Michael Sims49-54
11:27Western IllinoisMatthew Freeman misses long on a floater from the left wing but he's hacked by Michael Sims - foul #2 on Michael Sims, team foul #549-54
11:27Western IllinoisMatthew Freeman misses the 1st free throw49-54
11:27Western IllinoisMatthew Freeman makes the 2nd free throw50-54
11:06DaytonLee Davis misses long on a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by Rodney Thedford - foul #2 on Rodney Thedford, team foul #450-54
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG)
Michael Sims
 
11:06DaytonLee Davis makes the 1st free throw50-55
11:06DaytonLee Davis makes the 2nd free throw50-56
10:37Western IllinoisChristopher Sullivan steals it from Ronald Brown50-56
10:20DaytonCarl Cline is hacked by Matthew Freeman - foul #2 on Matthew Freeman, team foul #550-56
SubsWestern Illinois
Joseph Lujan (PG), Howard Bliss (SG), Jeff Fults (SF)
Kenneth Graham, Rodney Thedford, Matthew Freeman
 
SubsDayton
Joseph Dauphin (SF), Clarence Cushman (C)
Steven Nelson, Christopher Sullivan
 
10:05DaytonLee Davis misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Howard Bliss - foul #1 on Howard Bliss, team foul #650-56
SubsWestern Illinois
Ray Wilber (SG)
Howard Bliss
 
SubsDayton 
10:05DaytonLee Davis makes the 1st free throw50-57
10:05DaytonLee Davis makes the 2nd free throw50-58
09:48Western IllinoisJeff Fults misses the lay-in50-58
09:47Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan tips it back up and in52-58
09:22DaytonRonald Brown picks off the pass by Clarence Cushman52-58
09:11Western IllinoisRay Wilber misses badly on a floater from the right wing52-58
09:10DaytonAaron Allen pulls down the rebound52-58
08:49DaytonClarence Cushman drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing52-61
08:33Western IllinoisJoe Laforest can't connect on a jump hook in the lane but he's fouled by Lee Davis - foul #2 on Lee Davis, team foul #652-61
SubsWestern Illinois
Rodney Thedford (SG), Gary Smith (PF)
Ray Wilber, Ronald Brown
 
SubsDayton
Michael Sims (PG), Sammy Bower (SG), Christopher Sullivan (SF), Philip Erlandson (PF)
Carl Cline, Lee Davis, Joseph Dauphin, Aaron Allen
 
08:33Western IllinoisJoe Laforest makes the 1st free throw53-61
08:33Western IllinoisJoe Laforest misses the 2nd free throw53-61
08:33DaytonPhilip Erlandson grabs the board53-61
08:26DaytonClarence Cushman is hacked by Jeff Fults - foul #1 on Jeff Fults, team foul #753-61
SubsWestern Illinois
Matthew Freeman (C)
Joe Laforest
 
SubsDayton 
08:26DaytonClarence Cushman makes the 1st free throw53-62
08:26DaytonClarence Cushman makes the 2nd free throw53-63
08:11Western IllinoisGary Smith is hacked by Christopher Sullivan - foul #2 on Christopher Sullivan, team foul #753-63
08:11Western IllinoisGary Smith makes the 1st free throw54-63
08:11Western IllinoisGary Smith makes the 2nd free throw55-63
07:56DaytonMatthew Freeman swats the short shot by Sammy Bower55-63
07:55Western IllinoisJeff Fults pulls down the rebound55-63
07:48Western IllinoisJeff Fults misses badly on a runner from the right block but the foul's on Christopher Sullivan - foul #3 on Christopher Sullivan, team foul #855-63
SubsWestern Illinois
Kenneth Graham (PG)
Joseph Lujan
 
SubsDayton 
07:48Western IllinoisJeff Fults makes the 1st free throw56-63
07:48Western IllinoisJeff Fults makes the 2nd free throw57-63
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Kenneth Graham (fresh) 1 pts.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jeff Fults (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Gary Smith (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Matthew Freeman (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Michael Sims (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Sammy Bower (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Christopher Sullivan (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 PF - Philip Erlandson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Clarence Cushman (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:29DaytonMichael Sims scores on a fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Sammy Bower57-65
07:12Western IllinoisRodney Thedford connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Gary Smith60-65
07:02DaytonSammy Bower comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side60-65
07:01DaytonMichael Sims misses the tip60-65
07:00Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Matthew Freeman60-65
06:46Western IllinoisChristopher Sullivan is called for the reach on Kenneth Graham - foul #4 on Christopher Sullivan, team foul #960-65
SubsWestern Illinois
Ray Wilber (SG), Adam Switzer (SF), Gregory Baird (C)
Rodney Thedford, Jeff Fults, Matthew Freeman
 
SubsDayton
Carl Cline (PG), Joseph Dauphin (SF), Aaron Allen (PF)
Michael Sims, Philip Erlandson, Clarence Cushman
 
06:46Western IllinoisKenneth Graham misses the 1st free throw60-65
06:46Western IllinoisGregory Baird pulls down the offensive rebound60-65
06:35Western IllinoisKenneth Graham makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Adam Switzer62-65
06:21DaytonSammy Bower connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Christopher Sullivan62-68
06:01Western IllinoisAdam Switzer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing62-68
06:00Western IllinoisGary Smith snags the offensive board62-68
05:47Western IllinoisAaron Allen steps in front of the Adam Switzer pass62-68
05:27DaytonAaron Allen blows the layup62-68
05:25DaytonJoseph Dauphin tips it in62-70
05:25Western IllinoisWestern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)62-70
SubsWestern Illinois
Joseph Lujan (PG), Rodney Thedford (SG), Jeff Fults (SF), Ronald Brown (C)
Kenneth Graham, Ray Wilber, Adam Switzer, Gregory Baird
 
SubsDayton
Clarence Cushman (C)
Christopher Sullivan
 
05:05Western IllinoisAaron Allen steps in front of the Gary Smith pass62-70
04:43DaytonClarence Cushman is called for traveling62-70
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Lee Davis (SG)
Sammy Bower
 
04:30Western IllinoisJeff Fults hits the finger roll on a great pass from Rodney Thedford64-70
04:07DaytonCarl Cline knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Lee Davis64-73
03:50Western IllinoisRodney Thedford comes up short on the 3 from the left corner64-73
03:49DaytonAaron Allen grabs the defensive rebound64-73
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanDaytonDayton is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
03:23DaytonLee Davis drills a shot from close range on a nice dish by Carl Cline64-75
LineupWestern Illinois
 PG - Joseph Lujan (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Rodney Thedford (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Jeff Fults (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl.
 PF - Gary Smith (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Ronald Brown (fresh) 6 reb.
 
LineupDayton
 PG - Carl Cline (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Lee Davis (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Joseph Dauphin (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - Aaron Allen (fresh) 13 pts. 14 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl.
 C - Clarence Cushman (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb.
 
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanDaytonDayton is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
03:05Western IllinoisJeff Fults connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Joseph Lujan67-75
02:42DaytonCarl Cline comes up short on the 3 from straight away67-75
02:40Western IllinoisThe rebound goes to Jeff Fults67-75
02:36Western IllinoisClarence Cushman takes the ball from Jeff Fults67-75
02:13DaytonLee Davis can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away67-75
02:12Western IllinoisRonald Brown pulls down the rebound67-75
02:00Western IllinoisGary Smith is whistled for traveling67-75
SubsWestern Illinois 
SubsDayton
Sammy Bower (SG)
Lee Davis
 
01:46DaytonJoseph Lujan is called for the reach on Sammy Bower - foul #2 on Joseph Lujan, team foul #867-75
01:46DaytonSammy Bower makes the 1st free throw67-76
01:46DaytonSammy Bower makes the 2nd free throw67-77
01:37Western IllinoisSammy Bower steals the ball from Jeff Fults67-77
01:33DaytonSammy Bower slams it home67-79
01:23Western IllinoisRodney Thedford comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away67-79
01:22DaytonThe rebound goes to Aaron Allen67-79
00:58DaytonSammy Bower comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing67-79
00:56DaytonJoseph Dauphin tips it home67-81
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanDaytonDayton is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:50Western IllinoisThe jump hook by Rodney Thedford is blocked by Joseph Dauphin67-81
00:49DaytonClarence Cushman snags the defensive board67-81
Game PlanWestern IllinoisWestern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanDaytonDayton is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:23DaytonSammy Bower hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line67-81
00:22Western IllinoisJeff Fults snags the defensive board67-81
00:14Western IllinoisJoseph Lujan comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing67-81
00:12Western IllinoisGary Smith misses the tip67-81
00:10DaytonClarence Cushman pulls down the rebound67-81
00:00DaytonCarl Cline runs out the clock67-81