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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Rupp
Final -
3/10/2026
73
  1 2 F
Kentucky 37 36 73
Northern Illinois University 30 51 81
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Wilson 24 2-3 1-2 1-3 3 11 0 2 0 1 1 6
pfRonald Ripley 28 5-9 1-3 0-2 0 4 0 2 0 1 2 11
sfRene Rizzo 28 5-10 2-5 2-3 0 3 0 4 1 0 3 14
sgRoberto Lombardi 27 3-7 2-5 0-0 1 2 1 4 2 0 3 8
pgKenneth Copeland 26 5-11 1-5 3-5 2 2 2 1 0 0 2 14
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfPaul Young 18 0-2 0-1 1-2 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 1
cJon Perrotta 16 2-4 1-2 0-0 1 4 1 1 0 0 2 5
pgLi-Liang Tang 14 3-4 2-2 0-0 1 1 4 0 1 0 3 8
sgSamuel Schreiner 13 2-4 2-3 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6
sgAngel Lombardi 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
cFred Bevers 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 27-54 12-28 7-15 8 29 11 16 5 2 19 73
Percentages   .500 .429 .467                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cClifford Hughes 24 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 3 3 2 0 1 5 2
pfJohn McBrown 29 7-12 2-4 5-6 3 11 2 2 2 1 1 21
sfJason Harrington 24 3-7 3-6 2-2 2 5 0 2 0 0 2 11
sgJohn Morrison 26 3-7 1-3 0-1 1 1 3 2 0 0 3 7
pgJoseph Beall 26 4-9 1-4 3-5 2 7 3 2 0 0 1 12
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgBrian Barton 19 4-7 1-2 0-1 0 1 5 1 2 0 1 9
pfClinton Smith 19 5-9 1-2 3-4 3 3 1 0 2 1 1 14
cLeonardo Gallo 14 1-1 0-0 1-2 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 3
pfChad Sims 10 1-2 0-1 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2
pgShane Singer 9 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 29-59 9-24 14-21 13 35 20 13 7 4 14 81
Percentages   .492 .375 .667                

UK
37
15-26
6-12
1-3
4
15
7
10
4
1
8
14
15
6
4
9
36
12-28
6-16
6-12
4
14
4
6
1
1
11
8
9
6
0
11
73
27-54
12-28
7-15
8
29
11
16
5
2
19
22
24
12
4
20
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
NIU
30
12-27
2-12
4-7
5
13
11
8
5
2
4
12
13
0
10
10
51
17-32
7-12
10-14
8
22
9
5
2
2
10
12
14
12
5
18
81
29-59
9-24
14-21
13
35
20
13
7
4
14
24
27
12
15
28
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf John McBrown Northern Illinois University
21 Points, 11 Rebounds, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupKentucky
 PG - Kenneth Copeland (fresh)
 SG - Roberto Lombardi (fresh)
 SF - Rene Rizzo (fresh)
 PF - Ronald Ripley (fresh)
 C - James Wilson (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh)
 SG - John Morrison (fresh)
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh)
 PF - John McBrown (fresh)
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes wins the tip0-0
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:37Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Clifford Hughes0-3
19:25KentuckyRonald Ripley buries a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Kenneth Copeland2-3
19:11Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing2-3
19:10KentuckyJames Wilson gets the rebound2-3
18:49KentuckyRonald Ripley hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right block but he's fouled by Clifford Hughes - foul #1 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #12-3
18:49KentuckyRonald Ripley misses the 1st free throw2-3
18:49KentuckyRonald Ripley misses the 2nd free throw2-3
18:49Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Joseph Beall2-3
18:35Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds2-3
18:18KentuckyRonald Ripley comes up short on the jumper from the baseline2-3
18:17KentuckyJames Wilson hits the follow up shot4-3
17:58Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing4-3
17:57KentuckyJames Wilson gets the rebound4-3
17:43KentuckyKenneth Copeland is fouled on the floor by Jason Harrington - foul #1 on Jason Harrington, team foul #24-3
17:23KentuckyRoberto Lombardi hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away4-3
17:22Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown pulls down the rebound4-3
17:15Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes is hacked by Roberto Lombardi - foul #1 on Roberto Lombardi, team foul #14-3
17:01Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes's layup is rejected by James Wilson4-3
16:59KentuckyRene Rizzo grabs the board4-3
16:52KentuckyJohn McBrown takes the ball from Roberto Lombardi4-3
16:30Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall makes the shot from just outside the lane set up by Clifford Hughes4-5
16:08KentuckyRoberto Lombardi can't connect on a 3 from the left wing4-5
16:07Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington grabs the board4-5
16:02Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line4-5
16:01Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington gets the offensive rebound4-5
15:43Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington throws a bad pass out of bounds4-5
SubsKentucky
Li-Liang Tang (PG), Samuel Schreiner (SG), Paul Young (SF), Jon Perrotta (PF), Fred Bevers (C)
Kenneth Copeland, Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo, Ronald Ripley, James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Chad Sims (SF), Clinton Smith (PF), Leonardo Gallo (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Jason Harrington, John McBrown, Clifford Hughes
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Li-Liang Tang (fresh)
 SG - Samuel Schreiner (fresh)
 SF - Paul Young (fresh)
 PF - Jon Perrotta (fresh)
 C - Fred Bevers (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Barton (fresh)
 SG - Shane Singer (fresh)
 SF - Chad Sims (fresh)
 PF - Clinton Smith (fresh)
 C - Leonardo Gallo (fresh)
 
15:24KentuckySamuel Schreiner scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Li-Liang Tang7-5
15:00Northern Illinois UniversityJon Perrotta is called for the reach on Leonardo Gallo - foul #1 on Jon Perrotta, team foul #27-5
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityLeonardo Gallo can't throw it down but he's hacked by Fred Bevers - foul #1 on Fred Bevers, team foul #37-5
SubsKentucky
Roberto Lombardi (SG), Rene Rizzo (SF)
Samuel Schreiner, Fred Bevers
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John McBrown (PF)
Chad Sims
 
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityLeonardo Gallo makes the 1st free throw7-6
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityLeonardo Gallo misses the 2nd free throw7-6
14:45Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith gets the offensive rebound7-6
14:23Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing7-6
14:22Northern Illinois UniversityLeonardo Gallo grabs the offensive rebound7-6
14:17Northern Illinois UniversityLi-Liang Tang steals the ball from Shane Singer7-6
14:11KentuckyRoberto Lombardi is called for traveling7-6
SubsKentucky
Kenneth Copeland (PG), Ronald Ripley (PF)
Li-Liang Tang, Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG)
Shane Singer
 
13:55Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown drills a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Brian Barton7-8
13:40KentuckyRene Rizzo can't connect on a shot from the left side7-8
13:38KentuckyKenneth Copeland hits the follow up shot9-8
13:22Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Leonardo Gallo9-10
13:08KentuckyBrian Barton steals it from Rene Rizzo9-10
13:05Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison lays it in set up by Brian Barton9-12
12:51KentuckyRene Rizzo loses the dribble to John McBrown9-12
12:45Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown connects on the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Brian Barton9-14
12:31KentuckyKenneth Copeland's floater is knocked away by John McBrown9-14
12:29Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown grabs the defensive rebound9-14
12:23Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith comes up short on the shot in the lane but he's hacked by Rene Rizzo - foul #1 on Rene Rizzo, team foul #49-14
SubsKentucky
Samuel Schreiner (SG), Angel Lombardi (SF), James Wilson (C)
Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo, Paul Young
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), Jason Harrington (SF), Clifford Hughes (C)
John Morrison, John McBrown, Leonardo Gallo
 
12:23Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith misses the 1st free throw9-14
12:23Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith makes the 2nd free throw9-15
12:03KentuckyClinton Smith steals the ball from Kenneth Copeland9-15
11:51Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing9-15
11:50Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to Jason Harrington9-15
11:37Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing9-15
11:36KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Wilson9-15
LineupKentucky
 PG - Kenneth Copeland (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Samuel Schreiner (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Angel Lombardi (fresh)
 PF - Ronald Ripley (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - James Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Brian Barton (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Clinton Smith (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh)
 
11:18KentuckySamuel Schreiner knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away12-15
11:01Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing12-15
11:00KentuckyJames Wilson snags the defensive board12-15
10:36KentuckyRonald Ripley lays it up and in14-15
10:18Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes loses the dribble to Angel Lombardi14-15
10:04KentuckyKenneth Copeland scores on a shot near the basket set up by Samuel Schreiner and he's hacked by Brian Barton - foul #1 on Brian Barton, team foul #316-15
SubsKentucky
Roberto Lombardi (SG), Rene Rizzo (SF), Paul Young (PF)
Samuel Schreiner, Angel Lombardi, Ronald Ripley
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG), John McBrown (PF)
Brian Barton, Clinton Smith
 
10:04KentuckyKenneth Copeland makes the free throw17-15
09:57Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington's pass is intercepted by Roberto Lombardi17-15
09:52KentuckyKenneth Copeland lays it in on a nice dish by Roberto Lombardi19-15
09:28Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall is hacked by Kenneth Copeland - foul #1 on Kenneth Copeland, team foul #519-15
SubsKentucky
Li-Liang Tang (PG), Jon Perrotta (C)
Kenneth Copeland, James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Shane Singer (PG), Chad Sims (SF), Leonardo Gallo (C)
Joseph Beall, Jason Harrington, Clifford Hughes
 
09:06Northern Illinois UniversityChad Sims knocks in the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by John Morrison19-17
08:47KentuckyRoberto Lombardi is called for a backcourt violation19-17
08:27Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer clanks a fadeaway from the left side19-17
08:26KentuckyPaul Young grabs the board19-17
08:04KentuckyPaul Young is fouled on the floor by John McBrown - foul #1 on John McBrown, team foul #419-17
SubsKentucky
Ronald Ripley (PF)
Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), Jason Harrington (SF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Shane Singer, Chad Sims, Leonardo Gallo
 
07:58KentuckyRene Rizzo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds19-17
07:29Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner19-17
07:27KentuckyRoberto Lombardi grabs the board19-17
LineupKentucky
 PG - Li-Liang Tang (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Roberto Lombardi (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Rene Rizzo (fresh)
 PF - Ronald Ripley (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Paul Young (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - John McBrown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh)
 
07:07KentuckyRonald Ripley connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Li-Liang Tang21-17
07:05Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt21-17
SubsKentucky
Samuel Schreiner (SG), Angel Lombardi (SF), James Wilson (C)
Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo, Paul Young
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (SG)
John Morrison
 
06:51KentuckyAngel Lombardi is whistled for a carry21-17
06:31Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner21-17
06:30Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall grabs the offensive rebound21-17
06:17Northern Illinois UniversityLi-Liang Tang is called for the reach on Brian Barton - foul #1 on Li-Liang Tang, team foul #621-17
SubsKentucky
Kenneth Copeland (PG), Jon Perrotta (PF)
Li-Liang Tang, Ronald Ripley
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Clinton Smith (SF), Leonardo Gallo (PF)
Jason Harrington, John McBrown
 
06:06Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint21-17
06:05KentuckyJames Wilson snags the defensive board21-17
05:36KentuckySamuel Schreiner can't finish the layup21-17
05:34Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes grabs the board21-17
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith hits a jumper from close range set up by Joseph Beall21-19
05:03KentuckyJames Wilson throws a bad pass out of bounds21-19
SubsKentucky
Roberto Lombardi (SG), Rene Rizzo (SF), Ronald Ripley (PF)
Samuel Schreiner, Angel Lombardi, Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG), Jason Harrington (SF), John McBrown (PF)
Joseph Beall, Leonardo Gallo, Clifford Hughes
 
04:48Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from John McBrown21-22
04:23KentuckyRene Rizzo scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner24-22
04:06Northern Illinois UniversityRoberto Lombardi picks off the pass by John McBrown24-22
04:02KentuckyRoberto Lombardi banks in the layup26-22
03:49Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner26-22
03:47KentuckyRonald Ripley gets the rebound26-22
03:43KentuckyKenneth Copeland misses long on a 3 from the right wing26-22
03:42Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington snags the defensive board26-22
03:38Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane26-22
03:37KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Wilson26-22
03:17KentuckyThe short jumper by Rene Rizzo is denied by Clinton Smith26-22
03:15KentuckyJames Wilson snags the offensive board26-22
LineupKentucky
 PG - Kenneth Copeland (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Roberto Lombardi (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Rene Rizzo (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Ronald Ripley (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - James Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Barton (fairly fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - John McBrown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clinton Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 
03:02KentuckyRene Rizzo makes the floater from close range28-22
02:48Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton is called for traveling28-22
SubsKentucky
Li-Liang Tang (PG), Paul Young (PF), Jon Perrotta (C)
Kenneth Copeland, Ronald Ripley, James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), Chad Sims (SF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Jason Harrington, Clinton Smith
 
02:37KentuckyRoberto Lombardi makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Li-Liang Tang31-22
02:32Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown misses the easy layup but the foul's on Paul Young - foul #1 on Paul Young, team foul #731-22
02:32Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown makes the 1st free throw31-23
02:32Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown makes the 2nd free throw31-24
02:23KentuckyRene Rizzo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing31-24
02:22KentuckyRoberto Lombardi gets the offensive rebound31-24
02:03KentuckyJon Perrotta misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing31-24
02:01Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Joseph Beall31-24
01:56Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall lays it in on a nice dish by John McBrown31-26
01:34KentuckyRene Rizzo hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Jon Perrotta34-26
01:29Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall is fouled on the floor by Li-Liang Tang - foul #2 on Li-Liang Tang, team foul #834-26
SubsKentucky
Samuel Schreiner (SG), Ronald Ripley (PF)
Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (SG), Leonardo Gallo (PF)
John Morrison, John McBrown
 
01:29Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses the 1st free throw34-26
01:29KentuckyThe rebound goes to Jon Perrotta34-26
01:09KentuckyJon Perrotta hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner37-26
00:49Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Joseph Beall37-28
00:30KentuckyBrian Barton steps in front of the Paul Young pass37-28
00:26Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton hits the finger roll37-30
00:03KentuckySamuel Schreiner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away37-30
00:02Northern Illinois UniversityChad Sims snags the defensive board37-30
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityChad Sims hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot37-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupKentucky
 PG - Kenneth Copeland (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Roberto Lombardi (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Rene Rizzo (fresh) 8 pts.
 PF - Ronald Ripley (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - James Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - John McBrown (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 2 pts.
 
20:00KentuckyRene Rizzo inbounds the ball37-30
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:42KentuckyJames Wilson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner37-30
19:40Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown pulls down the rebound37-30
19:32Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away37-30
19:31Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall tips it home37-32
19:16KentuckyKenneth Copeland clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner37-32
19:15Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall snags the defensive board37-32
19:11Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses the floater from the left wing37-32
19:09KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Wilson37-32
18:51KentuckyJames Wilson is fouled on the floor by Clifford Hughes - foul #2 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #137-32
18:38KentuckyJohn Morrison is called for the reach on Kenneth Copeland - foul #1 on John Morrison, team foul #237-32
18:27KentuckyJames Wilson scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Kenneth Copeland40-32
18:15Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from John Morrison40-35
18:06KentuckyRene Rizzo comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Jason Harrington - foul #2 on Jason Harrington, team foul #340-35
18:06KentuckyRene Rizzo makes the 1st free throw41-35
18:06KentuckyRene Rizzo makes the 2nd free throw42-35
17:41Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane42-35
17:40Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown tips it in42-37
17:36KentuckyRene Rizzo comes up short on the 3 from the left corner42-37
17:34Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall grabs the defensive rebound42-37
17:10Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall's pass is off the mark and out of bounds42-37
SubsKentucky
Li-Liang Tang (PG), Samuel Schreiner (SG), Paul Young (SF), Jon Perrotta (PF), Fred Bevers (C)
Kenneth Copeland, Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo, Ronald Ripley, James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Clinton Smith (SF), Leonardo Gallo (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Jason Harrington, Clifford Hughes
 
16:48KentuckyLi-Liang Tang scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Fred Bevers45-37
16:19Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith is fouled on the floor by Jon Perrotta - foul #2 on Jon Perrotta, team foul #145-37
SubsKentucky
Rene Rizzo (SF)
Fred Bevers
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Chad Sims (SF)
John McBrown
 
16:04Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith drills a shot from the left wing set up by Brian Barton45-39
15:39KentuckyLi-Liang Tang misses long on a jumper from the free throw line45-39
15:38KentuckyJon Perrotta tips it in47-39
LineupKentucky
 PG - Li-Liang Tang (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Samuel Schreiner (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Rene Rizzo (fresh) 10 pts.
 PF - Paul Young (fresh)
 C - Jon Perrotta (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Barton (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Shane Singer (fresh)
 SF - Chad Sims (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Clinton Smith (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Leonardo Gallo (fresh) 1 pts.
 
15:32Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing47-39
15:30KentuckyRene Rizzo grabs the defensive rebound47-39
15:11KentuckyPaul Young clanks a fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Clinton Smith - foul #1 on Clinton Smith, team foul #447-39
SubsKentucky
Kenneth Copeland (PG), Roberto Lombardi (SG), Ronald Ripley (PF), James Wilson (C)
Li-Liang Tang, Samuel Schreiner, Rene Rizzo, Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), John Morrison (SG), Jason Harrington (SF), John McBrown (PF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Shane Singer, Chad Sims, Clinton Smith, Leonardo Gallo
 
15:11KentuckyPaul Young misses the 1st free throw47-39
15:11KentuckyPaul Young makes the 2nd free throw48-39
14:50Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing48-39
14:49Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown tips it home48-41
14:37KentuckyRoberto Lombardi scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing51-41
14:20Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on John Morrison, team foul #551-41
SubsKentucky
Rene Rizzo (SF)
Paul Young
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
14:03KentuckyRonald Ripley connects on the jump hook in the paint53-41
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison hits a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Joseph Beall53-43
13:35KentuckyKenneth Copeland can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Clifford Hughes - foul #3 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #653-43
SubsKentucky
Jon Perrotta (C)
James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
13:35KentuckyKenneth Copeland misses the 1st free throw53-43
13:35KentuckyKenneth Copeland makes the 2nd free throw54-43
13:12Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes travels with the ball54-43
SubsKentucky
Paul Young (C)
Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
13:03KentuckyRene Rizzo comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing54-43
13:01KentuckyKenneth Copeland hits the follow up shot56-43
12:50Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner56-43
12:48KentuckyThe rebound goes to Ronald Ripley56-43
12:29KentuckyA charge is called on Ronald Ripley - foul #1 on Ronald Ripley, team foul #256-43
SubsKentucky
Li-Liang Tang (PG), James Wilson (C)
Kenneth Copeland, Ronald Ripley
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Chad Sims (SF), Clinton Smith (PF), Leonardo Gallo (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Jason Harrington, John McBrown, Clifford Hughes
 
12:13Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton hits a 3 from the left wing set up by Clinton Smith56-46
12:03KentuckyThe jump hook by Paul Young is blocked by Chad Sims56-46
12:01KentuckyLi-Liang Tang tips it home58-46
11:56Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton connects on the floater from the left wing on a great pass from Shane Singer and he's fouled by Li-Liang Tang - foul #3 on Li-Liang Tang, team foul #358-48
SubsKentucky
Samuel Schreiner (SG), Jon Perrotta (PF)
Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
11:56Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton misses the free throw58-48
11:56KentuckyJon Perrotta pulls down the rebound58-48
11:38KentuckyLeonardo Gallo picks off the pass by James Wilson58-48
LineupKentucky
 PG - Li-Liang Tang (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Samuel Schreiner (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Paul Young (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Jon Perrotta (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - James Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Barton (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Shane Singer (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Chad Sims (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Clinton Smith (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Leonardo Gallo (fresh) 1 pts.
 
11:25Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Shane Singer58-51
11:04KentuckyLi-Liang Tang knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Samuel Schreiner61-51
10:45Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton makes the pull-up jumper from the left side61-53
10:28KentuckyJon Perrotta throws a bad pass out of bounds61-53
SubsKentucky
Kenneth Copeland (PG), Roberto Lombardi (SG), Rene Rizzo (SF), Ronald Ripley (PF)
Li-Liang Tang, Samuel Schreiner, Paul Young, James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), John Morrison (SG), Jason Harrington (SF), John McBrown (PF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Shane Singer, Chad Sims, Clinton Smith, Leonardo Gallo
 
10:09Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Rene Rizzo - foul #2 on Rene Rizzo, team foul #461-53
10:09Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown makes the 1st free throw61-54
10:09Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown makes the 2nd free throw61-55
10:01KentuckyRonald Ripley throws a bad pass out of bounds61-55
09:45Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away61-58
09:36KentuckyJon Perrotta's layup is rejected by Clifford Hughes61-58
09:34Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes grabs the defensive rebound61-58
09:30Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall comes up short on the 3 from the left wing61-58
09:28KentuckyThe rebound goes to Rene Rizzo61-58
09:03KentuckyRonald Ripley misses short on a 3 from straight away61-58
09:01Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall grabs the defensive rebound61-58
08:56Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Clifford Hughes61-61
08:33KentuckyKenneth Copeland misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane61-61
08:31Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes grabs the defensive rebound61-61
08:10Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison is fouled on the floor by Roberto Lombardi - foul #2 on Roberto Lombardi, team foul #561-61
SubsKentucky
Samuel Schreiner (SG), Paul Young (SF), James Wilson (C)
Roberto Lombardi, Rene Rizzo, Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Clinton Smith (SF)
Jason Harrington
 
08:05Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Ripley swats the short shot by John McBrown61-61
08:04Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith tips it back up and in61-63
07:40KentuckyRonald Ripley clanks a jumpshot from the left side61-63
07:38Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to John McBrown61-63
LineupKentucky
 PG - Kenneth Copeland (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Samuel Schreiner (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Paul Young (fresh) 1 pts.
 PF - Ronald Ripley (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Clinton Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John McBrown (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
07:33Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane61-63
07:31Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith can't tip it in61-63
07:30KentuckyPaul Young snags the defensive board61-63
07:06KentuckyRonald Ripley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away61-63
07:05KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to James Wilson61-63
06:49KentuckyPaul Young misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away61-63
06:47Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown gets the rebound61-63
06:42Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison is whistled for a carry61-63
SubsKentucky
Li-Liang Tang (PG), Roberto Lombardi (SG), Rene Rizzo (SF)
Kenneth Copeland, Samuel Schreiner, Ronald Ripley
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Jason Harrington (SF), Leonardo Gallo (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, John McBrown, Clifford Hughes
 
06:21KentuckyRene Rizzo scores on a shot from the free throw line63-63
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Paul Young - foul #2 on Paul Young, team foul #663-63
SubsKentucky
Jon Perrotta (C)
James Wilson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith makes the 1st free throw63-64
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith makes the 2nd free throw63-65
05:55KentuckyRene Rizzo hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Li-Liang Tang65-65
05:38Northern Illinois UniversityClinton Smith misses the fadeaway from the left wing65-65
05:36Northern Illinois UniversityLeonardo Gallo tips it in65-67
05:19KentuckyRoberto Lombardi can't connect on a shot from the free throw line65-67
05:17Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington pulls down the rebound65-67
05:13Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer loses the dribble to Rene Rizzo65-67
04:56KentuckyRene Rizzo travels with the ball65-67
SubsKentucky
Ronald Ripley (PF)
Paul Young
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG), Chad Sims (SF), John McBrown (PF)
Shane Singer, Jason Harrington, Clinton Smith
 
04:42Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by John Morrison65-70
04:28KentuckyRonald Ripley connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner68-70
04:13Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown lays it up and in on a great pass from Brian Barton68-72
03:52KentuckyRene Rizzo is fouled on the floor by John Morrison - foul #3 on John Morrison, team foul #768-72
SubsKentucky
Kenneth Copeland (PG), Samuel Schreiner (SG), James Wilson (C)
Li-Liang Tang, Roberto Lombardi, Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Leonardo Gallo
 
03:52KentuckyRene Rizzo misses the 1st free throw68-72
03:52Northern Illinois UniversityChad Sims grabs the defensive rebound68-72
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Ronald Ripley - foul #2 on Ronald Ripley, team foul #768-72
SubsKentucky
Paul Young (SF), Jon Perrotta (PF)
Rene Rizzo, Ronald Ripley
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Shane Singer (SG), Jason Harrington (SF)
John Morrison, Chad Sims
 
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall makes the 1st free throw68-73
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses the 2nd free throw68-73
03:24KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Wilson68-73
LineupKentucky
 PG - Kenneth Copeland (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Samuel Schreiner (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Paul Young (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Jon Perrotta (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 C - James Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 11 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Shane Singer (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - John McBrown (fresh) 20 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:00KentuckyJames Wilson misses the jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Clifford Hughes - foul #4 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #868-73
SubsKentucky 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (SG)
Shane Singer
 
03:00KentuckyJames Wilson misses the 1st free throw68-73
03:00KentuckyJames Wilson makes the 2nd free throw69-73
02:52Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away69-73
02:51Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown misses the tip69-73
02:50KentuckyJon Perrotta pulls down the rebound69-73
02:50KentuckyKentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)69-73
SubsKentucky
Roberto Lombardi (SG), Rene Rizzo (SF), Ronald Ripley (PF)
Samuel Schreiner, Paul Young, Jon Perrotta
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG)
Brian Barton
 
02:42KentuckyJames Wilson is fouled on the floor by Clifford Hughes - foul #5 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #969-73
SubsKentucky 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Clinton Smith (C)
Clifford Hughes
 
02:42KentuckyJames Wilson misses the 1st free throw69-73
02:42Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to John McBrown69-73
02:21Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown can't connect on a runner in the paint69-73
02:19Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison pulls down the offensive rebound69-73
02:01Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall is fouled on the floor by James Wilson - foul #1 on James Wilson, team foul #869-73
02:01Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall makes the 1st free throw69-74
02:01Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall makes the 2nd free throw69-75
01:52KentuckyClinton Smith steals it from Roberto Lombardi69-75
01:48Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side69-75
01:46KentuckyThe rebound goes to Ronald Ripley69-75
01:44KentuckyKenneth Copeland is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Beall - foul #1 on Joseph Beall, team foul #1069-75
01:44KentuckyKenneth Copeland misses the 1st free throw69-75
01:44KentuckyKenneth Copeland makes the 2nd free throw70-75
01:25Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington scores on a 3 pointer from straight away70-78
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
01:05KentuckyRoberto Lombardi clanks a 3 from straight away70-78
01:03Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown grabs the defensive rebound70-78
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:56Northern Illinois UniversityRoberto Lombardi is called for the reach on John Morrison - foul #3 on Roberto Lombardi, team foul #970-78
SubsKentucky 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG)
Joseph Beall
 
00:56Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses the 1st free throw70-78
00:56KentuckyRonald Ripley snags the defensive board70-78
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:50KentuckyKenneth Copeland hits a 3pt jumper from straight away73-78
00:50Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)73-78
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:21Northern Illinois UniversityRene Rizzo is called for the reach on Jason Harrington - foul #3 on Rene Rizzo, team foul #1073-78
SubsKentucky 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG)
Brian Barton
 
00:21Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington makes the 1st free throw73-79
00:21Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington makes the 2nd free throw73-80
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:13KentuckyKenneth Copeland comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away73-80
00:12Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown grabs the defensive rebound73-80
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:09Northern Illinois UniversityKenneth Copeland is called for the reach on John McBrown in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenneth Copeland, team foul #1173-80
SubsKentucky 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG)
Joseph Beall
 
00:09Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown misses the 1st free throw73-80
00:09Northern Illinois UniversityJohn McBrown makes the 2nd free throw73-81
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:03KentuckyKenneth Copeland comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing73-81
00:02Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton pulls down the rebound73-81
00:02Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)73-81
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton runs out the clock73-81