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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Rupp
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 1/28/2026
76
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 31 45 76
Illinois State 27 41 68
68
Western Kentucky (8-13, 5-6)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDaniel Castle 21 2-3 2-2 4-4 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 10
pfRandall Elks 25 6-8 2-2 2-2 1 9 2 0 1 1 2 16
sfJohn Hess 25 3-5 1-2 4-4 1 7 3 1 1 1 1 11
sgSteven Nelson 24 0-4 0-2 4-4 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 4
pgChristopher Desalvo 23 6-9 2-2 5-10 1 3 5 2 1 0 3 19
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgClayton Cassidy 18 1-3 1-1 5-6 1 4 2 1 1 0 2 8
pfRichard Clemons 15 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 1 1 0 2 2
pfKenny Adkins 14 0-2 0-0 3-4 1 4 0 2 0 1 1 3
pfMilton Goto 14 0-4 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0
sgJarred Demery 13 1-4 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3
pfMichael Dan 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 20-44 9-16 27-34 7 33 13 14 6 3 18 76
Percentages   .455 .563 .794                

Illinois State (12-9, 4-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cPeter Strayer 23 0-4 0-0 3-4 1 5 0 0 0 0 2 3
pfJack Carter 23 1-4 0-0 0-0 2 8 1 1 0 0 4 2
sfKen Flanary 24 3-9 1-4 1-2 1 4 1 2 1 1 0 8
sgDavid Bennett 26 4-10 4-10 2-2 0 1 2 2 0 0 4 14
sgStuart Flowers 19 2-4 1-3 0-0 1 1 4 0 1 0 5 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgMichael Watson 18 1-4 0-1 2-2 0 2 4 1 1 0 3 4
pfLeslie Petrin 17 4-4 2-2 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 1 1 10
sgDennis Nieto 17 3-9 1-4 2-3 0 1 0 3 0 0 5 9
pfJames Williams 16 1-5 0-1 2-2 3 5 2 1 0 0 2 4
sfCharles Hunter 10 3-4 0-0 1-1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 7
pfJerry Kelly 7 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 23-59 9-25 13-16 10 32 16 12 3 2 26 68
Percentages   .390 .360 .813                

WKU
31
10-25
4-8
7-10
5
17
6
9
4
3
7
10
6
7
4
10
45
10-19
5-8
20-24
2
16
7
5
2
0
11
6
7
4
0
6
76
20-44
9-16
27-34
7
33
13
14
6
3
18
16
13
11
4
16
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
ISU
27
10-29
2-7
5-6
6
18
7
8
2
1
9
10
8
4
0
14
41
13-30
7-18
8-10
4
14
9
4
1
1
17
12
4
7
2
22
68
23-59
9-25
13-16
10
32
16
12
3
2
26
22
12
11
2
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Christopher Desalvo Western Kentucky
19 Points, 3 Rebounds, 5 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh)
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh)
 SF - John Hess (fresh)
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh)
 C - Daniel Castle (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh)
 SG - David Bennett (fresh)
 SF - Ken Flanary (fresh)
 PF - Jack Carter (fresh)
 C - Peter Strayer (fresh)
 
20:00Western KentuckyRandall Elks wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:57Western KentuckyStuart Flowers is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt - foul #1 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #10-0
19:49Western KentuckyRandall Elks makes the wide open 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Christopher Desalvo3-0
19:34Illinois StateJack Carter misses badly on a shot from the right wing3-0
19:32Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Randall Elks3-0
19:03Western KentuckyRandall Elks lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Christopher Desalvo5-0
18:46Illinois StateDavid Bennett connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Stuart Flowers5-3
18:28Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo can't finish the layup5-3
18:27Western KentuckyDaniel Castle pulls down the offensive rebound5-3
18:10Western KentuckyRandall Elks slams it home set up by John Hess7-3
17:54Illinois StateChristopher Desalvo steals the ball from Jack Carter7-3
17:51Western KentuckyJohn Hess slams it home set up by Christopher Desalvo9-3
17:31Illinois StateJack Carter buries a fadeaway from the left side9-5
17:16Western KentuckyDaniel Castle is fouled on the floor by Peter Strayer - foul #1 on Peter Strayer, team foul #29-5
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Jarred Demery (SG), Milton Goto (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF), Richard Clemons (C)
Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson, John Hess, Randall Elks, Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (SF), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C)
Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer
 
17:05Western KentuckyKenny Adkins misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing9-5
17:04Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy pulls down the offensive rebound9-5
16:44Western KentuckyKenny Adkins hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side but the foul's on Dennis Nieto - foul #1 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #39-5
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (SG)
David Bennett
 
16:44Western KentuckyKenny Adkins makes the 1st free throw10-5
16:44Western KentuckyKenny Adkins misses the 2nd free throw10-5
16:44Illinois StateJames Williams grabs the defensive rebound10-5
16:35Illinois StateStuart Flowers hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing10-5
16:33Western KentuckyKenny Adkins pulls down the rebound10-5
16:10Western KentuckyJarred Demery is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Clayton Cassidy13-5
15:51Illinois StateJames Williams misses the lay-in but the foul's on Clayton Cassidy - foul #1 on Clayton Cassidy, team foul #113-5
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Jarred Demery, Milton Goto, Kenny Adkins
 
SubsIllinois State
David Bennett (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Peter Strayer (C)
Stuart Flowers, Michael Watson, Leslie Petrin
 
15:51Illinois StateJames Williams makes the 1st free throw13-6
15:51Illinois StateJames Williams makes the 2nd free throw13-7
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh)
 SF - John Hess (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Richard Clemons (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh)
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Ken Flanary (fresh)
 PF - James Williams (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Peter Strayer (fresh)
 
15:43Western KentuckyJohn Hess misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner13-7
15:42Western KentuckyRichard Clemons hits the follow up shot15-7
15:39Illinois StateDennis Nieto is whistled for a carry in the backcourt15-7
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jack Carter (PF)
James Williams
 
15:23Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo can't finish the layup but the foul's on Dennis Nieto - foul #2 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #415-7
SubsWestern Kentucky
Daniel Castle (C)
Richard Clemons
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (PG)
Dennis Nieto
 
15:23Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo misses the 1st free throw15-7
15:23Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo misses the 2nd free throw15-7
15:23Illinois StateJack Carter grabs the defensive rebound15-7
15:05Illinois StateKen Flanary loses the dribble to John Hess15-7
15:03Western KentuckyKen Flanary steps in front of the Daniel Castle pass in the backcourt15-7
14:43Illinois StateKen Flanary misses badly on a floater from the left side15-7
14:42Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Peter Strayer15-7
14:23Illinois StatePeter Strayer misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane15-7
14:22Western KentuckyJohn Hess grabs the defensive rebound15-7
14:17Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo connects on the floater from the left side on a great pass from Steven Nelson17-7
14:02Illinois StateKen Flanary misses the 3 from the right corner17-7
14:00Illinois StateJack Carter misses the tip17-7
13:58Illinois StateKen Flanary tips it but misses17-7
13:56Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo grabs the defensive rebound17-7
13:30Western KentuckySteven Nelson can't connect on a floater from the right wing17-7
13:28Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo tips it but misses17-7
13:27Illinois StateJack Carter snags the defensive board17-7
13:15Illinois StateDavid Bennett hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Michael Watson17-10
12:57Western KentuckySteven Nelson misses long on a 3 from the left corner17-10
12:56Illinois StateJack Carter pulls down the rebound17-10
12:42Illinois StateKen Flanary can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line17-10
12:40Western KentuckyRandall Elks pulls down the rebound17-10
12:19Western KentuckySteven Nelson misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing17-10
12:18Illinois StateJack Carter gets the rebound17-10
11:59Illinois StateRandall Elks swats the short shot by Jack Carter17-10
11:58Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Steven Nelson17-10
11:56Western KentuckyMichael Watson is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Watson, team foul #517-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Jarred Demery (SG), Milton Goto (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF), Richard Clemons (C)
Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson, John Hess, Randall Elks, Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Charles Hunter (SF), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C)
Michael Watson, Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer
 
11:37Western KentuckyMilton Goto travels with the ball17-10
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jerry Kelly (C)
David Bennett
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Jarred Demery (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Milton Goto (fresh)
 PF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Richard Clemons (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Charles Hunter (fresh)
 SF - Leslie Petrin (fresh)
 PF - James Williams (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Jerry Kelly (fresh)
 
11:19Illinois StateJerry Kelly slams it home on a nice dish by Charles Hunter17-12
11:15Western KentuckyJarred Demery is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jarred Demery, team foul #217-12
10:59Illinois StateCharles Hunter is hacked by Richard Clemons - foul #1 on Richard Clemons, team foul #317-12
10:54Illinois StateJames Williams can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing17-12
10:53Illinois StateJames Williams pulls down the offensive rebound17-12
10:41Illinois StateCharles Hunter's pass is intercepted by Clayton Cassidy17-12
10:26Western KentuckyJarred Demery hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner17-12
10:24Illinois StateLeslie Petrin snags the defensive board17-12
10:19Illinois StateStuart Flowers hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner17-12
10:17Illinois StateCharles Hunter tips it in17-14
10:15Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy double dribbles in the backcourt17-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Dan (SG), John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
Jarred Demery, Kenny Adkins, Richard Clemons
 
SubsIllinois State
David Bennett (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF)
Charles Hunter, James Williams, Jerry Kelly
 
10:03Illinois StateDavid Bennett double dribbles17-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
Daniel Castle (C)
Milton Goto
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Strayer (C)
Leslie Petrin
 
10:01Western KentuckyDavid Bennett is called for the reach on John Hess in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Bennett, team foul #617-14
09:45Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy misses short on an open floater from the left wing17-14
09:44Illinois StatePeter Strayer snags the defensive board17-14
09:27Illinois StatePeter Strayer is hacked by Daniel Castle - foul #1 on Daniel Castle, team foul #417-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG)
Clayton Cassidy
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (SG)
David Bennett
 
09:12Illinois StateMichael Watson hits a floater from the right wing set up by Stuart Flowers17-16
08:51Western KentuckyJohn Hess drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing20-16
08:31Illinois StateKen Flanary comes up short on the shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Randall Elks - foul #1 on Randall Elks, team foul #520-16
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jarred Demery (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), Milton Goto (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF), Richard Clemons (C)
Christopher Desalvo, Michael Dan, John Hess, Randall Elks, Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Hunter (SG), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C)
Stuart Flowers, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer
 
08:31Illinois StateKen Flanary misses the 1st free throw20-16
08:31Illinois StateKen Flanary makes the 2nd free throw20-17
08:14Western KentuckyRichard Clemons is whistled for traveling20-17
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (SF)
Milton Goto
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), David Bennett (SG)
Michael Watson, Ken Flanary
 
07:57Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away20-17
07:55Illinois StateStuart Flowers tips it in20-19
07:40Western KentuckyKenny Adkins throws a bad pass out of bounds20-19
07:18Illinois StateLeslie Petrin banks in the layup set up by David Bennett20-21
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jarred Demery (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Richard Clemons (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Bennett (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Charles Hunter (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Leslie Petrin (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - James Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:00Western KentuckyRichard Clemons misses short on a floater in the lane20-21
06:58Illinois StateJames Williams gets the rebound20-21
06:39Illinois StateJames Williams misses the easy layup20-21
06:38Western KentuckyRichard Clemons gets the rebound20-21
06:23Western KentuckyLeslie Petrin blocks the short jumper by Clayton Cassidy20-21
06:22Illinois StateDavid Bennett pulls down the rebound20-21
06:03Illinois StateJarred Demery is called for the reach on Stuart Flowers - foul #2 on Jarred Demery, team foul #620-21
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), Michael Dan (SG), John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF), Milton Goto (C)
Jarred Demery, Steven Nelson, Clayton Cassidy, Kenny Adkins, Richard Clemons
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (PG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Jerry Kelly (C)
Stuart Flowers, Charles Hunter, Leslie Petrin, James Williams
 
05:53Illinois StateMichael Watson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line20-21
05:52Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to John Hess20-21
05:33Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses short on an open runner in the lane20-21
05:31Illinois StateKen Flanary gets the rebound20-21
05:17Illinois StateKen Flanary's pass is off the mark and out of bounds20-21
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Peter Strayer (C)
David Bennett, Jack Carter
 
05:10Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds20-21
04:51Illinois StateMichael Watson clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Milton Goto - foul #1 on Milton Goto, team foul #720-21
SubsWestern Kentucky
Daniel Castle (C)
Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State 
04:51Illinois StateMichael Watson makes the 1st free throw20-22
04:51Illinois StateMichael Watson makes the 2nd free throw20-23
04:43Western KentuckyDaniel Castle connects on the 3pt shot from straight away23-23
04:27Illinois StateKen Flanary makes the shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Michael Watson23-25
04:10Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo banks in the layup25-25
03:56Illinois StateJerry Kelly's floater is tipped away by John Hess25-25
03:55Western KentuckyJohn Hess grabs the board25-25
03:50Western KentuckyMichael Watson picks off the pass by Michael Dan in the backcourt25-25
03:30Illinois StateMichael Watson misses the lay-in25-25
03:28Western KentuckyJohn Hess snags the defensive board25-25
03:12Western KentuckyMichael Dan loses the ball out of bounds25-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), Richard Clemons (SF), Randall Elks (PF), Kenny Adkins (C)
Christopher Desalvo, Michael Dan, John Hess, Milton Goto, Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (PG), David Bennett (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), Jack Carter (PF), James Williams (C)
Stuart Flowers, Michael Watson, Ken Flanary, Jerry Kelly, Peter Strayer
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Richard Clemons (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh)
 SG - David Bennett (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leslie Petrin (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - James Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
02:59Illinois StateThe jump hook by Dennis Nieto is blocked by Kenny Adkins25-25
02:57Western KentuckyRichard Clemons snags the defensive board25-25
02:43Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy is hacked by Jack Carter - foul #1 on Jack Carter, team foul #725-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jarred Demery (PG)
Kenny Adkins
 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Hunter (SG)
David Bennett
 
02:43Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 1st free throw26-25
02:43Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 2nd free throw27-25
02:23Illinois StateDennis Nieto hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block27-25
02:21Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Randall Elks27-25
02:07Western KentuckyJarred Demery hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint27-25
02:05Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Dennis Nieto27-25
01:41Illinois StateDennis Nieto buries a floater from the left side on a nice dish by James Williams27-27
01:24Western KentuckySteven Nelson misses the 3pt shot from straight away27-27
01:22Illinois StateLeslie Petrin pulls down the rebound27-27
01:02Illinois StateRandall Elks steals the ball from James Williams27-27
00:58Western KentuckyJames Williams is called for the reach on Steven Nelson in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Williams, team foul #827-27
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), John Hess (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF), Daniel Castle (C)
Jarred Demery, Clayton Cassidy, Randall Elks, Richard Clemons
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (PG), David Bennett (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Peter Strayer (C)
Dennis Nieto, Charles Hunter, Leslie Petrin, James Williams
 
00:58Western KentuckySteven Nelson makes the 1st free throw28-27
00:58Western KentuckySteven Nelson makes the 2nd free throw29-27
00:42Illinois StateMichael Watson is whistled for a carry29-27
00:28Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing29-27
00:26Western KentuckyKenny Adkins grabs the offensive rebound29-27
00:04Western KentuckyKenny Adkins misses the jump hook from close range but the foul's on Jack Carter - foul #2 on Jack Carter, team foul #929-27
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Dan (SG), Milton Goto (SF)
Steven Nelson, John Hess
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Dennis Nieto (SF)
Michael Watson, Ken Flanary
 
00:04Western KentuckyKenny Adkins makes the 1st free throw30-27
00:04Western KentuckyKenny Adkins makes the 2nd free throw31-27
00:00Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses badly on a halfcourt shot31-27
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Hess (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ken Flanary (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 reb.
 
20:00Illinois StateKen Flanary inbounds the ball31-27
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
19:44Illinois StatePeter Strayer hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block31-27
19:43Western KentuckyRandall Elks gets the rebound31-27
19:39Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo is whistled for traveling in the backcourt31-27
19:28Illinois StateDavid Bennett can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing31-27
19:27Western KentuckyRandall Elks pulls down the rebound31-27
19:25Western KentuckyPeter Strayer is called for the reach on Steven Nelson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Peter Strayer, team foul #131-27
19:06Western KentuckyDaniel Castle is denied on a layup by Ken Flanary31-27
19:05Western KentuckyRandall Elks pulls down the offensive rebound31-27
18:57Western KentuckyJohn Hess misses long on a turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Stuart Flowers - foul #2 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #231-27
18:57Western KentuckyJohn Hess makes the 1st free throw32-27
18:57Western KentuckyJohn Hess makes the 2nd free throw33-27
18:41Illinois StateDavid Bennett hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Jack Carter33-30
18:16Western KentuckyJohn Hess's pass is off the mark and out of bounds33-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Clemons (C)
Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (SF), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C)
Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer
 
17:54Illinois StateJames Williams misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner33-30
17:52Western KentuckyRandall Elks grabs the board33-30
17:35Western KentuckyRandall Elks scores on a 3 from straight away set up by Christopher Desalvo36-30
17:17Illinois StateRichard Clemons picks off the pass by Dennis Nieto36-30
17:04Western KentuckyJames Williams is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo - foul #2 on James Williams, team foul #336-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Jarred Demery (SG), Kenny Adkins (PF), Daniel Castle (C)
Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson, John Hess, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF)
Stuart Flowers, David Bennett, James Williams
 
16:51Western KentuckyDaniel Castle knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner39-30
16:35Illinois StateDennis Nieto misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane39-30
16:34Illinois StateJack Carter grabs the offensive board39-30
16:09Illinois StateDennis Nieto is fouled on the floor by Clayton Cassidy - foul #2 on Clayton Cassidy, team foul #139-30
SubsWestern Kentucky
Michael Dan (SG), Milton Goto (C)
Richard Clemons, Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Hunter (SG), James Williams (PF), Peter Strayer (C)
Dennis Nieto, Jack Carter, Leslie Petrin
 
15:50Illinois StateKen Flanary drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Charles Hunter39-33
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Jarred Demery (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Michael Dan (fresh)
 SF - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Milton Goto (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Watson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Hunter (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Ken Flanary (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - James Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:33Western KentuckyMilton Goto misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away39-33
15:31Illinois StateMichael Watson snags the defensive board39-33
15:15Illinois StateKen Flanary misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing39-33
15:14Western KentuckyKenny Adkins grabs the board39-33
15:03Western KentuckyMilton Goto is fouled on the floor by Michael Watson - foul #2 on Michael Watson, team foul #439-33
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF), Daniel Castle (C)
Jarred Demery, Michael Dan, Clayton Cassidy, Kenny Adkins, Milton Goto
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), David Bennett (SG), Dennis Nieto (SF), Jack Carter (PF)
Michael Watson, Charles Hunter, Ken Flanary, James Williams
 
14:48Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo lays it in on a nice dish by John Hess and he's hacked by Stuart Flowers - foul #3 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #541-33
14:48Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo makes the free throw42-33
14:33Illinois StateDennis Nieto misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing42-33
14:32Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo gets the rebound42-33
14:16Western KentuckyRandall Elks connects on the open fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Christopher Desalvo44-33
13:54Illinois StateStuart Flowers drills a 3 from the right wing44-36
13:48Western KentuckyJohn Hess is fouled on the floor by Dennis Nieto - foul #3 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #644-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Richard Clemons (C)
Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Hunter (SF), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C)
Dennis Nieto, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer
 
13:34Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses long on a shot in the lane but he's hacked by Leslie Petrin - foul #1 on Leslie Petrin, team foul #744-36
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Michael Dan (SG)
Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson
 
SubsIllinois State 
13:34Western KentuckyRandall Elks makes the 1st free throw45-36
13:34Western KentuckyRandall Elks makes the 2nd free throw46-36
13:11Illinois StateCharles Hunter hits a shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Stuart Flowers and he's hacked by Michael Dan - foul #1 on Michael Dan, team foul #246-38
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jarred Demery (SG), Milton Goto (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF)
Michael Dan, John Hess, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (SG)
David Bennett
 
13:11Illinois StateCharles Hunter makes the free throw46-39
13:07Western KentuckyKenny Adkins travels in the backcourt46-39
12:56Illinois StateMichael Watson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner46-39
12:55Illinois StateLeslie Petrin grabs the offensive board46-39
12:47Illinois StateCharles Hunter misses long on a jumpshot from the left side46-39
12:46Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy gets the rebound46-39
12:44Western KentuckyStuart Flowers picks off the pass by Milton Goto in the backcourt46-39
12:43Illinois StateCharles Hunter hits the finger roll on a great pass from Stuart Flowers46-41
12:29Western KentuckyMilton Goto misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side46-41
12:27Illinois StateLeslie Petrin grabs the board46-41
12:01Illinois StateJames Williams is fouled on the floor by Richard Clemons - foul #2 on Richard Clemons, team foul #346-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Daniel Castle (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Jarred Demery, Kenny Adkins, Richard Clemons
 
SubsIllinois State
Dennis Nieto (PG), David Bennett (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Jerry Kelly (C)
Stuart Flowers, Michael Watson, Charles Hunter, Leslie Petrin, James Williams
 
11:47Illinois StateMilton Goto is called for the reach on Dennis Nieto - foul #2 on Milton Goto, team foul #446-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Randall Elks (PF)
Milton Goto
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Strayer (C)
Jerry Kelly
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Hess (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ken Flanary (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 reb.
 
11:29Illinois StateChristopher Desalvo is called for the reach on Dennis Nieto - foul #1 on Christopher Desalvo, team foul #546-41
11:07Illinois StateSteven Nelson steps in front of the David Bennett pass46-41
10:55Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo is fouled on the floor by Jack Carter - foul #3 on Jack Carter, team foul #846-41
10:55Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo misses the 1st free throw46-41
10:55Illinois StateJack Carter snags the defensive board46-41
10:34Illinois StateRandall Elks is called for the reach on Jack Carter - foul #2 on Randall Elks, team foul #646-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (SF), Richard Clemons (C)
John Hess, Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C)
David Bennett, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer
 
10:13Illinois StateDennis Nieto comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner46-41
10:11Illinois StateJames Williams tips it in46-43
10:06Western KentuckyStuart Flowers is called for the reach on Clayton Cassidy in the backcourt - foul #4 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #946-43
SubsWestern Kentucky
Jarred Demery (SG), Milton Goto (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF)
Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (PG), David Bennett (SG)
Stuart Flowers, Dennis Nieto
 
10:06Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 1st free throw47-43
10:06Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 2nd free throw48-43
09:40Illinois StateJames Williams misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane48-43
09:38Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy snags the defensive board48-43
09:23Western KentuckyKenny Adkins misses the easy layup48-43
09:22Illinois StateKen Flanary pulls down the rebound48-43
09:05Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses the 3 pointer from the left wing48-43
09:04Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to James Williams48-43
08:58Illinois StateLeslie Petrin hits the finger roll on a great pass from James Williams48-45
08:37Western KentuckyJarred Demery misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner48-45
08:35Illinois StateKen Flanary snags the defensive board48-45
08:31Illinois StateKen Flanary misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing48-45
08:30Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy grabs the board48-45
08:08Western KentuckyMilton Goto hits the front of the rim on the wide open driving attempt from the right block48-45
08:06Illinois StateMichael Watson snags the defensive board48-45
07:42Illinois StateDavid Bennett is fouled on the floor by Jarred Demery - foul #3 on Jarred Demery, team foul #748-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF), Daniel Castle (C)
Clayton Cassidy, Jarred Demery, Milton Goto, Kenny Adkins, Richard Clemons
 
SubsIllinois State
Stuart Flowers (PG), Dennis Nieto (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Peter Strayer (C)
Michael Watson, Ken Flanary, Leslie Petrin, James Williams
 
07:42Illinois StateDavid Bennett makes the 1st free throw48-46
07:42Illinois StateDavid Bennett makes the 2nd free throw48-47
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Hess (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 6 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - David Bennett (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Dennis Nieto (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf.
 PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 reb.
 
07:30Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Randall Elks51-47
07:15Illinois StatePeter Strayer blows the layup51-47
07:14Western KentuckyDaniel Castle grabs the defensive rebound51-47
07:02Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Stuart Flowers - foul #5 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #1051-47
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Charles Hunter (SF)
Stuart Flowers
 
07:02Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo makes the 1st free throw52-47
07:02Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo misses the 2nd free throw52-47
07:02Illinois StatePeter Strayer grabs the board52-47
06:42Illinois StatePeter Strayer misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line52-47
06:40Western KentuckyJohn Hess grabs the board52-47
06:25Western KentuckyJohn Hess is wide open but clanks a driving attempt in the lane52-47
06:23Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Peter Strayer52-47
06:08Illinois StateChristopher Desalvo is called for the reach on Dennis Nieto - foul #2 on Christopher Desalvo, team foul #852-47
06:08Illinois StateThe refs have stopped play. Charles Hunter is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. His finger is completely bent. It's questionable as to whether he can play with that kind of injury.52-47
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jerry Kelly (C)
David Bennett, Charles Hunter, Peter Strayer
 
06:08Illinois StateDennis Nieto misses the 1st free throw52-47
06:08Western KentuckyRandall Elks grabs the board52-47
05:53Western KentuckySteven Nelson travels with the ball52-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Milton Goto (C)
Daniel Castle
 
SubsIllinois State 
05:36Illinois StateDennis Nieto misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Christopher Desalvo - foul #3 on Christopher Desalvo, team foul #952-47
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (PG), Michael Dan (SG)
Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Strayer (C)
Jack Carter
 
05:36Illinois StateDennis Nieto makes the 1st free throw52-48
05:36Illinois StateDennis Nieto makes the 2nd free throw52-49
05:15Western KentuckyRandall Elks banks in the layup54-49
04:51Illinois StateDennis Nieto knocks in the shot from the left block set up by Ken Flanary54-51
04:33Western KentuckyMilton Goto clanks a 3 from the right wing54-51
04:32Western KentuckyJohn Hess tips it home56-51
04:18Illinois StateDennis Nieto knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Michael Watson56-54
03:59Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Randall Elks59-54
03:32Illinois StateDennis Nieto misses short on a 3 from the right wing59-54
03:30Western KentuckyJohn Hess grabs the board59-54
03:30Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)59-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Desalvo (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), Kenny Adkins (PF), Daniel Castle (C)
Michael Dan, John Hess, Randall Elks, Milton Goto
 
SubsIllinois State
David Bennett (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), Jack Carter (PF), James Williams (C)
Michael Watson, Ken Flanary, Jerry Kelly, Peter Strayer
 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Dennis Nieto (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf.
 SG - David Bennett (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leslie Petrin (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf.
 C - James Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:07Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Clayton Cassidy62-54
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
02:53Illinois StateLeslie Petrin throws a bad pass out of bounds62-54
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
02:51Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)62-54
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Kenny Adkins
 
SubsIllinois State
Peter Strayer (C)
James Williams
 
02:32Western KentuckyDennis Nieto is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo - foul #4 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #1162-54
02:32Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo makes the 1st free throw63-54
02:32Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo makes the 2nd free throw64-54
02:30Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)64-54
02:15Illinois StateLeslie Petrin buries a 3pt attempt from straight away64-57
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
02:07Western KentuckyRandall Elks misses the wide open jump hook in the paint64-57
02:06Illinois StateJack Carter grabs the defensive rebound64-57
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
01:41Illinois StateLeslie Petrin makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner64-60
01:16Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo hits a wide open jumper from the right wing on a great pass from John Hess66-60
01:16Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)66-60
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Ken Flanary (SF)
Leslie Petrin
 
00:55Illinois StateJohn Hess is called for the reach on Peter Strayer - foul #1 on John Hess, team foul #1066-60
00:55Illinois StatePeter Strayer makes the 1st free throw66-61
00:55Illinois StatePeter Strayer makes the 2nd free throw66-62
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:53Western KentuckyJohn Hess is fouled in the backcourt by Jack Carter - foul #4 on Jack Carter, team foul #1266-62
00:53Western KentuckyJohn Hess makes the 1st free throw67-62
00:53Western KentuckyJohn Hess makes the 2nd free throw68-62
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
00:46Illinois StateDennis Nieto loses the ball out of bounds68-62
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
00:44Western KentuckyDennis Nieto is called for the reach on Daniel Castle in the backcourt - foul #5 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #1368-62
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF)
John Hess, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Watson (PG)
Dennis Nieto
 
00:44Western KentuckyDaniel Castle makes the 1st free throw69-62
00:44Western KentuckyDaniel Castle makes the 2nd free throw70-62
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
00:38Illinois StatePeter Strayer is hacked by Kenny Adkins - foul #1 on Kenny Adkins, team foul #1170-62
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF)
Clayton Cassidy, Kenny Adkins
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:38Illinois StatePeter Strayer misses the 1st free throw70-62
00:38Illinois StatePeter Strayer makes the 2nd free throw70-63
00:35Western KentuckyDaniel Castle is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Watson - foul #3 on Michael Watson, team foul #1470-63
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Cassidy (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF)
John Hess, Randall Elks
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:35Western KentuckyDaniel Castle makes the 1st free throw71-63
00:35Western KentuckyDaniel Castle makes the 2nd free throw72-63
00:27Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses short on a 3 from the left corner72-63
00:25Western KentuckyKenny Adkins gets the rebound72-63
00:25Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining)72-63
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:22Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy is fouled in the backcourt by David Bennett - foul #2 on David Bennett, team foul #1572-63
00:22Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy makes the 1st free throw73-63
00:22Western KentuckyClayton Cassidy misses the 2nd free throw73-63
00:22Illinois StatePeter Strayer pulls down the rebound73-63
00:15Illinois StateKen Flanary drills a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from David Bennett73-65
00:15Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining)73-65
00:13Western KentuckyDavid Bennett is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Bennett, team foul #1673-65
00:13Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo misses the 1st free throw73-65
00:13Western KentuckyChristopher Desalvo makes the 2nd free throw74-65
00:08Illinois StateDavid Bennett hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Watson74-68
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
00:06Western KentuckySteven Nelson is hacked by David Bennett in the backcourt - foul #4 on David Bennett, team foul #1774-68
SubsWestern Kentucky
Randall Elks (PF)
Kenny Adkins
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:06Western KentuckySteven Nelson makes the 1st free throw75-68
00:06Western KentuckySteven Nelson makes the 2nd free throw76-68
00:02Illinois StateDavid Bennett misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing76-68
00:00Western KentuckyRandall Elks grabs the defensive rebound76-68