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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
3/14/2026
67
  1 2 F
Kent State 34 33 67
Northern Illinois University 40 41 81
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEarl Jeffery 29 1-6 0-1 0-0 0 6 1 1 1 1 3 2
pfJoe McGruder 30 1-5 0-2 0-0 1 6 2 3 0 2 2 2
sfLeonard Horton 27 2-7 2-4 4-4 1 3 2 2 1 0 1 10
sgStevie Cole 28 5-9 0-2 5-7 3 5 1 1 1 0 0 15
pgPatrick Knudtson 26 3-9 1-3 6-6 2 5 2 1 1 0 2 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgCharles Pace 19 4-6 0-2 0-0 3 3 1 2 1 0 2 8
sgRobert Reynolds 15 3-6 2-2 1-2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 9
cHarvey Donoghue 12 0-2 0-2 1-2 0 2 0 1 1 0 3 1
pfCraig Loar 9 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
sgAndrew Rake 3 1-1 0-0 1-1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3
sfWalter Rock 2 1-1 0-0 0-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 22-55 5-19 18-23 11 33 9 13 7 3 14 67
Percentages   .400 .263 .783                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJoseph Smith 23 6-8 1-2 1-3 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 14
pfRonald Dukes 27 6-13 2-6 3-6 4 8 1 2 2 2 2 17
sfAnthony Pietsch 24 4-9 2-6 0-0 2 5 4 2 1 1 3 10
sgVictor Bogan 28 4-8 2-5 0-0 0 3 1 1 1 0 4 10
pgChristopher Frisina 29 4-8 2-4 1-2 0 3 7 1 1 0 1 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Garrard 20 2-6 0-2 3-4 0 3 1 1 0 1 2 7
pfMichael Wicks 19 2-3 0-0 1-1 1 5 1 4 0 2 0 5
pgFrances Cooper 17 2-3 1-2 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 5
cMark Tate 7 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 2
sgSammy Drew 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 31-60 10-27 9-16 12 37 16 13 6 7 17 81
Percentages   .517 .370 .563                

KSU
34
12-28
3-12
7-8
5
16
6
6
3
3
3
14
3
6
0
10
33
10-27
2-7
11-15
6
17
3
7
4
0
11
14
8
6
5
15
67
22-55
5-19
18-23
11
33
9
13
7
3
14
28
11
12
5
25
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
40
16-31
7-18
1-2
5
16
10
6
2
1
7
18
6
8
9
9
41
15-29
3-9
8-14
7
21
6
7
4
6
10
18
9
6
4
10
81
31-60
10-27
9-16
12
37
16
13
6
7
17
36
15
14
13
19
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Ronald Dukes Northern Illinois University
17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupKent State
 PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh)
 SG - Stevie Cole (fresh)
 SF - Leonard Horton (fresh)
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh)
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh)
 SG - Victor Bogan (fresh)
 SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh)
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh)
 C - Joseph Smith (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes wins the tip0-0
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:38Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith dunks the ball set up by Anthony Pietsch0-2
19:24Kent StateJoe McGruder travels with the ball0-2
19:09Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away0-2
19:07Kent StatePatrick Knudtson grabs the board0-2
18:53Kent StateLeonard Horton can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away0-2
18:51Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina snags the defensive board0-2
18:46Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing0-2
18:44Kent StateThe rebound goes to Leonard Horton0-2
18:24Kent StateEarl Jeffery drills a runner in the lane set up by Patrick Knudtson2-2
18:00Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner2-2
17:58Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith tips it home2-4
17:45Kent StatePatrick Knudtson buries a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Leonard Horton5-4
17:40Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina is fouled on the floor by Joe McGruder - foul #1 on Joe McGruder, team foul #15-4
17:25Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Victor Bogan5-7
17:08Kent StatePatrick Knudtson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away5-7
17:07Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch grabs the board5-7
17:02Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Joseph Smith5-10
16:42Kent StateStevie Cole misses long on a floater from the right side but he's fouled by Ronald Dukes - foul #1 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #15-10
SubsKent State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (C)
Anthony Pietsch, Joseph Smith
 
16:42Kent StateStevie Cole makes the 1st free throw6-10
16:42Kent StateStevie Cole makes the 2nd free throw7-10
16:28Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes knocks in the fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina7-12
16:08Kent StateDavid Garrard is called for the reach on Stevie Cole - foul #1 on David Garrard, team foul #27-12
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (PG)
Patrick Knudtson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (SG), Mark Tate (C)
Victor Bogan, Ronald Dukes
 
16:00Kent StateStevie Cole can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Frances Cooper - foul #1 on Frances Cooper, team foul #37-12
SubsKent State
Robert Reynolds (SF)
Leonard Horton
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
16:00Kent StateStevie Cole makes the 1st free throw8-12
16:00Kent StateStevie Cole makes the 2nd free throw9-12
LineupKent State
 PG - Charles Pace (fresh)
 SG - Stevie Cole (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Robert Reynolds (fresh)
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh)
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Frances Cooper (fresh)
 SF - Michael Wicks (fresh)
 PF - David Garrard (fresh)
 C - Mark Tate (fresh)
 
15:36Northern Illinois UniversityFrances Cooper hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner9-12
15:35Northern Illinois UniversityMark Tate pulls down the offensive rebound9-12
15:16Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina misses long on a 3 from the left wing9-12
15:15Kent StateJoe McGruder grabs the board9-12
14:51Kent StateStevie Cole dunks the ball11-12
14:37Northern Illinois UniversityFrances Cooper scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina11-15
14:18Kent StateStevie Cole misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side11-15
14:17Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard grabs the board11-15
14:13Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina is denied on a layup by Earl Jeffery11-15
14:11Northern Illinois UniversityMark Tate tips it in11-17
13:53Kent StateStevie Cole hits a fadeaway in the lane13-17
13:44Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away13-17
13:43Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks hits the follow up shot13-19
13:14Kent StateCharles Pace connects on the fadeaway from the left side set up by Earl Jeffery15-19
13:00Northern Illinois UniversityMark Tate's layup is rejected by Joe McGruder15-19
12:59Kent StateEarl Jeffery snags the defensive board15-19
12:40Kent StateRobert Reynolds knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Joe McGruder18-19
12:21Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard drills a fadeaway from close range18-21
12:02Kent StateRobert Reynolds misses long on a jumper from the right side18-21
12:01Kent StateStevie Cole tips it home20-21
LineupKent State
 PG - Charles Pace (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Stevie Cole (fairly fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Robert Reynolds (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fairly fresh)
 C - Earl Jeffery (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Frances Cooper (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Michael Wicks (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - David Garrard (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Mark Tate (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:46Northern Illinois UniversityMark Tate is fouled on the floor by Earl Jeffery - foul #1 on Earl Jeffery, team foul #220-21
SubsKent State
Patrick Knudtson (PG), Andrew Rake (SG), Leonard Horton (SF), Harvey Donoghue (PF), Craig Loar (C)
Charles Pace, Stevie Cole, Robert Reynolds, Joe McGruder, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sammy Drew (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Joseph Smith (C)
Christopher Frisina, Frances Cooper, Michael Wicks, David Garrard, Mark Tate
 
11:30Northern Illinois UniversityAndrew Rake takes the ball from Ronald Dukes20-21
11:09Kent StateCraig Loar misses long on a jumpshot from the left side20-21
11:08Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan grabs the defensive rebound20-21
11:03Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes is whistled for traveling20-21
10:37Kent StateHarvey Donoghue misses the 3 from straight away20-21
10:35Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Anthony Pietsch20-21
10:30Northern Illinois UniversitySammy Drew loses the dribble to Harvey Donoghue20-21
10:20Kent StateAndrew Rake makes the turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Patrick Knudtson and he's hacked by Joseph Smith - foul #1 on Joseph Smith, team foul #422-21
SubsKent State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (PG)
Sammy Drew
 
10:20Kent StateAndrew Rake makes the free throw23-21
10:01Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch23-24
09:40Kent StateJoseph Smith steps in front of the Andrew Rake pass23-24
09:20Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith can't connect on a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Craig Loar - foul #1 on Craig Loar, team foul #323-24
SubsKent State
Stevie Cole (SG), Joe McGruder (PF)
Andrew Rake, Craig Loar
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Frisina (PG)
Frances Cooper
 
09:20Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith makes the 1st free throw23-25
09:20Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith misses the 2nd free throw23-25
09:20Kent StateHarvey Donoghue grabs the board23-25
08:57Kent StateLeonard Horton's pass is off the mark and out of bounds23-25
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (PG), Earl Jeffery (C)
Patrick Knudtson, Harvey Donoghue
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (C)
Anthony Pietsch, Joseph Smith
 
08:37Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by David Garrard23-28
08:15Kent StateLeonard Horton drills a 3pt shot from the right corner26-28
08:09Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Wicks26-31
07:44Kent StateLeonard Horton can't connect on a jumper near the basket26-31
07:43Kent StateCharles Pace pulls down the offensive rebound26-31
LineupKent State
 PG - Charles Pace (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Stevie Cole (fresh) 10 pts.
 SF - Leonard Horton (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh)
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Victor Bogan (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Wicks (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - David Garrard (fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:27Kent StateCharles Pace hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away26-31
07:25Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks grabs the defensive rebound26-31
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan makes the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina26-34
06:55Kent StateRonald Dukes picks off the pass by Charles Pace26-34
06:35Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks throws a bad pass out of bounds26-34
SubsKent State
Patrick Knudtson (PG), Robert Reynolds (SF), Harvey Donoghue (PF), Craig Loar (C)
Charles Pace, Leonard Horton, Joe McGruder, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Joseph Smith (C)
Victor Bogan, Michael Wicks, Ronald Dukes
 
06:18Kent StateHarvey Donoghue can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing26-34
06:16Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith grabs the defensive rebound26-34
06:11Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner26-34
06:09Kent StateRobert Reynolds pulls down the rebound26-34
05:51Kent StateRobert Reynolds hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane26-34
05:50Kent StateStevie Cole tips it home28-34
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityPatrick Knudtson takes the ball from Anthony Pietsch28-34
05:25Kent StateRobert Reynolds double dribbles28-34
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (SG), Joe McGruder (PF), Earl Jeffery (C)
Stevie Cole, Harvey Donoghue, Craig Loar
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sammy Drew (SG), Michael Wicks (PF)
Christopher Frisina, David Garrard
 
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch knocks in the runner in the paint28-36
04:48Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the shot from the right side on a nice dish by Charles Pace30-36
04:32Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing30-36
04:30Kent StateThe rebound goes to Robert Reynolds30-36
04:26Kent StatePatrick Knudtson double dribbles30-36
SubsKent State
Leonard Horton (SF)
Robert Reynolds
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Ronald Dukes (PF)
Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Michael Wicks
 
03:57Northern Illinois UniversityThe jump hook by Christopher Frisina is blocked by Joe McGruder30-36
03:56Kent StateJoe McGruder gets the rebound30-36
03:47Kent StateJoe McGruder misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner30-36
03:45Kent StateCharles Pace tips it back up and in32-36
LineupKent State
 PG - Patrick Knudtson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Pace (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Joseph Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 
03:32Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith hits a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Ronald Dukes32-38
03:16Kent StateJoe McGruder can't connect on a 3 from straight away32-38
03:14Kent StateThe offensive rebound goes to Leonard Horton32-38
02:58Kent StateRonald Dukes blocks the short jumper by Earl Jeffery32-38
02:57Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith gets the rebound32-38
02:52Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing32-38
02:50Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes tips it home32-40
02:24Kent StatePatrick Knudtson comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side32-40
02:23Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina grabs the defensive rebound32-40
02:16Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner32-40
02:14Kent StatePatrick Knudtson gets the rebound32-40
01:53Kent StateLeonard Horton can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away32-40
01:51Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith gets the rebound32-40
01:36Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes clanks a 3pt shot from straight away32-40
01:35Kent StateEarl Jeffery pulls down the rebound32-40
01:07Kent StateLeonard Horton misses short on a floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Anthony Pietsch - foul #1 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #532-40
SubsKent State
Robert Reynolds (PG), Stevie Cole (SG), Harvey Donoghue (PF), Craig Loar (C)
Patrick Knudtson, Charles Pace, Joe McGruder, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (PG), Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (PF), Mark Tate (C)
Christopher Frisina, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Joseph Smith
 
01:07Kent StateLeonard Horton makes the 1st free throw33-40
01:07Kent StateLeonard Horton makes the 2nd free throw34-40
00:46Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane34-40
00:45Kent StateStevie Cole grabs the defensive rebound34-40
00:41Kent StateLeonard Horton is fouled on the floor by Mark Tate - foul #1 on Mark Tate, team foul #634-40
SubsKent State
Walter Rock (SF)
Leonard Horton
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Sammy Drew (SG)
Victor Bogan
 
00:30Kent StateWalter Rock is hacked by David Garrard - foul #2 on David Garrard, team foul #734-40
00:30Kent StateWalter Rock misses the 1st free throw34-40
00:30Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard gets the rebound34-40
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks loses the ball out of bounds34-40
SubsKent State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ronald Dukes (PF)
Mark Tate
 
00:00Kent StateStevie Cole comes up short on the halfcourt shot34-40
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupKent State
 PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Stevie Cole (fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00Kent StateLeonard Horton inbounds the ball34-40
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:44Kent StateStevie Cole clanks a runner in the paint but he's fouled by Victor Bogan - foul #1 on Victor Bogan, team foul #134-40
19:44Kent StateStevie Cole makes the 1st free throw35-40
19:44Kent StateStevie Cole misses the 2nd free throw35-40
19:44Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith gets the rebound35-40
19:34Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes buries a jumper from the left block set up by Christopher Frisina35-42
19:21Kent StateJoe McGruder misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line35-42
19:20Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes grabs the board35-42
19:14Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch loses the ball out of bounds35-42
18:56Kent StatePatrick Knudtson misses the 3 pointer from the left corner35-42
18:54Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan pulls down the rebound35-42
18:39Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes clanks a fadeaway from the left wing35-42
18:37Kent StateLeonard Horton grabs the board35-42
18:32Kent StateLeonard Horton buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Stevie Cole38-42
18:26Northern Illinois UniversityJoe McGruder is called for the reach on Christopher Frisina - foul #2 on Joe McGruder, team foul #138-42
18:09Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds38-42
17:54Kent StateStevie Cole misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner38-42
17:52Kent StatePatrick Knudtson can't tip it in38-42
17:50Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes grabs the board38-42
17:45Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Earl Jeffery - foul #2 on Earl Jeffery, team foul #238-42
17:45Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes misses the 1st free throw38-42
17:45Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes misses the 2nd free throw38-42
17:45Kent StateJoe McGruder gets the rebound38-42
17:29Kent StateStevie Cole hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line38-42
17:28Kent StatePatrick Knudtson grabs the offensive rebound38-42
17:18Kent StateLeonard Horton comes up short on the floater from the left wing38-42
17:16Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch pulls down the rebound38-42
17:12Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina loses the dribble to Leonard Horton38-42
16:57Kent StateStevie Cole is fouled on the floor by Victor Bogan - foul #2 on Victor Bogan, team foul #238-42
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (PG), Robert Reynolds (SF)
Patrick Knudtson, Leonard Horton
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (C)
Anthony Pietsch, Joseph Smith
 
16:49Kent StateChristopher Frisina steals it from Charles Pace38-42
16:45Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina jams it38-44
16:33Kent StateEarl Jeffery misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner38-44
16:32Kent StateCharles Pace hits the follow up shot40-44
16:07Northern Illinois UniversityEarl Jeffery takes the ball from Michael Wicks40-44
15:42Kent StateRobert Reynolds misses short on a jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Victor Bogan - foul #3 on Victor Bogan, team foul #340-44
SubsKent State
Leonard Horton (SF), Harvey Donoghue (PF), Craig Loar (C)
Stevie Cole, Joe McGruder, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF)
Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Ronald Dukes
 
15:42Kent StateRobert Reynolds misses the 1st free throw40-44
15:42Kent StateRobert Reynolds makes the 2nd free throw41-44
LineupKent State
 PG - Robert Reynolds (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Charles Pace (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Harvey Donoghue (fresh)
 C - Craig Loar (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Sammy Drew (fresh)
 SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - David Garrard (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Michael Wicks (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:21Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Pace steals the ball from David Garrard41-44
15:18Kent StateCharles Pace lays it up and in43-44
14:57Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard misses long on a runner from the right block but he's hacked by Harvey Donoghue - foul #1 on Harvey Donoghue, team foul #343-44
SubsKent State
Patrick Knudtson (PG)
Robert Reynolds
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Smith (C)
Michael Wicks
 
14:57Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard makes the 1st free throw43-45
14:57Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard misses the 2nd free throw43-45
14:57Northern Illinois UniversityFrances Cooper grabs the offensive board43-45
14:52Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith clanks a fadeaway near the basket43-45
14:51Northern Illinois UniversitySammy Drew gets the offensive rebound43-45
14:34Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard drills a driving attempt from the right block43-47
14:25Kent StateCraig Loar is hacked by Sammy Drew - foul #1 on Sammy Drew, team foul #443-47
SubsKent State
Stevie Cole (SG), Joe McGruder (PF)
Charles Pace, Craig Loar
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Ronald Dukes (PF)
Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, David Garrard
 
14:07Kent StateHarvey Donoghue misses long on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Ronald Dukes - foul #2 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #543-47
SubsKent State
Earl Jeffery (C)
Joe McGruder
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Michael Wicks (SF)
Anthony Pietsch
 
14:07Kent StateHarvey Donoghue makes the 1st free throw44-47
14:07Kent StateHarvey Donoghue misses the 2nd free throw44-47
14:07Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks snags the defensive board44-47
13:43Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith hits the finger roll set up by Christopher Frisina44-49
13:14Kent StateLeonard Horton's floater is tipped away by Michael Wicks44-49
13:13Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks gets the rebound44-49
13:08Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina misses the 3 pointer from straight away44-49
13:07Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes tips it in44-51
12:51Kent StateStevie Cole buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane46-51
12:39Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane and he's hacked by Harvey Donoghue - foul #2 on Harvey Donoghue, team foul #446-53
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (PG), Robert Reynolds (SF), Joe McGruder (PF)
Patrick Knudtson, Leonard Horton, Harvey Donoghue
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Anthony Pietsch (SF), David Garrard (PF)
Michael Wicks, Ronald Dukes
 
12:39Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith misses the free throw46-53
12:39Kent StateEarl Jeffery grabs the board46-53
12:24Kent StateCharles Pace comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing46-53
12:22Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard grabs the defensive rebound46-53
12:07Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan buries a driving attempt from the left block46-55
11:53Kent StateEarl Jeffery loses the ball out of bounds46-55
SubsKent State
Walter Rock (SF), Craig Loar (C)
Stevie Cole, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (C)
Victor Bogan, Joseph Smith
 
11:33Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds46-55
SubsKent State
Patrick Knudtson (PG), Harvey Donoghue (C)
Walter Rock, Craig Loar
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ronald Dukes (PF)
Michael Wicks
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Charles Pace (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Reynolds (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Harvey Donoghue (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 C - David Garrard (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:15Kent StatePatrick Knudtson misses short on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on Christopher Frisina - foul #1 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #646-55
11:15Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the 1st free throw47-55
11:15Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the 2nd free throw48-55
10:52Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch misses the 3pt shot from the right corner48-55
10:50Kent StateThe rebound goes to Patrick Knudtson48-55
10:43Kent StateA charge is called on Harvey Donoghue - foul #3 on Harvey Donoghue, team foul #548-55
SubsKent State
Stevie Cole (SG), Leonard Horton (SF), Earl Jeffery (C)
Charles Pace, Robert Reynolds, Harvey Donoghue
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Victor Bogan (SG), Michael Wicks (SF)
Christopher Frisina, Anthony Pietsch
 
10:29Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes misses short on a jumper from close range but he's fouled by Earl Jeffery - foul #3 on Earl Jeffery, team foul #648-55
10:29Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes makes the 1st free throw48-56
10:29Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw48-57
10:19Kent StateEarl Jeffery misses the lay-in48-57
10:17Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes pulls down the rebound48-57
10:11Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes misses the dunk48-57
10:10Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes snags the offensive board48-57
09:45Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard misses the floater from the right side48-57
09:43Kent StateEarl Jeffery grabs the board48-57
09:28Kent StateFrances Cooper is called for the reach on Patrick Knudtson - foul #2 on Frances Cooper, team foul #748-57
SubsKent State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Frisina (PG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Joseph Smith (C)
Frances Cooper, Michael Wicks, David Garrard
 
09:28Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the 1st free throw49-57
09:28Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the 2nd free throw50-57
09:08Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina hits a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Anthony Pietsch50-59
08:49Kent StateStevie Cole is fouled on the floor by Victor Bogan - foul #4 on Victor Bogan, team foul #850-59
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (PG), Harvey Donoghue (PF), Craig Loar (C)
Patrick Knudtson, Joe McGruder, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (PF)
Victor Bogan, Ronald Dukes
 
08:49Kent StateStevie Cole misses the 1st free throw50-59
08:49Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Michael Wicks50-59
08:30Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Charles Pace - foul #1 on Charles Pace, team foul #750-59
SubsKent State
Robert Reynolds (SF)
Leonard Horton
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
08:30Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina makes the 1st free throw50-60
08:30Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina misses the 2nd free throw50-60
08:30Kent StateHarvey Donoghue grabs the board50-60
08:12Kent StateRobert Reynolds hits a 3 from the right corner53-60
07:58Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks misses the jumpshot from the left wing53-60
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch tips it back up and in53-62
07:45Kent StateThe jump hook by Robert Reynolds is blocked by Michael Wicks53-62
07:44Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Frisina grabs the board53-62
07:27Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Christopher Frisina and he's fouled by Charles Pace - foul #2 on Charles Pace, team foul #853-64
SubsKent State
Leonard Horton (SF), Joe McGruder (PF), Earl Jeffery (C)
Stevie Cole, Harvey Donoghue, Craig Loar
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Victor Bogan (SG), Ronald Dukes (PF)
Frances Cooper, Anthony Pietsch
 
07:27Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Wicks makes the free throw53-65
LineupKent State
 PG - Charles Pace (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Reynolds (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast.
 SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Michael Wicks (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:07Kent StateRobert Reynolds lays it up and in on a nice dish by Joe McGruder55-65
06:44Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner55-68
06:29Kent StateLeonard Horton is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Leonard Horton, team foul #955-68
SubsKent State
Patrick Knudtson (PG), Stevie Cole (SG)
Charles Pace, Robert Reynolds
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
David Garrard (C)
Joseph Smith
 
06:09Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes buries a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Christopher Frisina55-71
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
05:52Kent StateEarl Jeffery is denied on a layup by David Garrard55-71
05:51Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan pulls down the rebound55-71
05:45Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes is hacked by Patrick Knudtson - foul #1 on Patrick Knudtson, team foul #1055-71
SubsKent State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (PG), Anthony Pietsch (SF)
Christopher Frisina, Michael Wicks
 
05:45Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes misses the 1st free throw55-71
05:45Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw55-72
05:26Kent StateLeonard Horton is hacked by Anthony Pietsch - foul #2 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #955-72
05:26Kent StateLeonard Horton makes the 1st free throw56-72
05:26Kent StateLeonard Horton makes the 2nd free throw57-72
05:09Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner57-72
05:07Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes tips it but misses57-72
05:06Kent StateStevie Cole grabs the board57-72
04:49Kent StateVictor Bogan steals it from Stevie Cole57-72
04:46Northern Illinois UniversityVictor Bogan lays it up and in57-74
04:34Kent StateJoe McGruder loses the dribble to Ronald Dukes57-74
04:11Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing57-74
04:10Kent StateEarl Jeffery grabs the defensive rebound57-74
04:00Kent StatePatrick Knudtson can't finish the layup57-74
03:58Kent StateJoe McGruder hits the follow up shot59-74
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
03:40Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard can't connect on a fadeaway in the paint59-74
03:39Kent StateJoe McGruder snags the defensive board59-74
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
03:34Kent StateAnthony Pietsch steals the ball from Joe McGruder59-74
03:34Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)59-74
SubsKent State 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Frisina (PG), Joseph Smith (C)
Frances Cooper, David Garrard
 
03:15Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes misses badly on a 3 from straight away59-74
03:14Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch pulls down the offensive rebound59-74
LineupKent State
 PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Stevie Cole (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Leonard Horton (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast.
 SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 
03:00Northern Illinois UniversityStevie Cole steps in front of the Joseph Smith pass59-74
02:52Kent StatePatrick Knudtson lays it up and in on a great pass from Leonard Horton61-74
02:40Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch61-77
02:24Kent StatePatrick Knudtson's dunk attempt is rejected by Ronald Dukes61-77
02:22Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes snags the defensive board61-77
02:16Northern Illinois UniversityRonald Dukes comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing61-77
02:14Kent StateJoe McGruder grabs the board61-77
01:56Kent StateJoseph Smith denies the turnaround by Joe McGruder61-77
01:54Kent StateStevie Cole pulls down the offensive rebound61-77
01:47Kent StateThe jump hook by Earl Jeffery is blocked by Anthony Pietsch61-77
01:45Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Smith pulls down the rebound61-77
01:38Northern Illinois UniversityAnthony Pietsch misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing61-77
01:37Kent StateEarl Jeffery pulls down the rebound61-77
01:31Kent StatePatrick Knudtson can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Anthony Pietsch - foul #3 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #1061-77
SubsKent State
Charles Pace (SG), Robert Reynolds (SF), Harvey Donoghue (PF), Craig Loar (C)
Stevie Cole, Leonard Horton, Joe McGruder, Earl Jeffery
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (PF), Mark Tate (C)
Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Joseph Smith
 
01:31Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the 1st free throw62-77
01:31Kent StatePatrick Knudtson makes the 2nd free throw63-77
01:12Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard blows the layup but he's fouled by Patrick Knudtson - foul #2 on Patrick Knudtson, team foul #1163-77
SubsKent State
Walter Rock (SF)
Patrick Knudtson
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
01:12Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard makes the 1st free throw63-78
01:12Northern Illinois UniversityDavid Garrard makes the 2nd free throw63-79
00:55Kent StateCraig Loar can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing63-79
00:54Kent StateWalter Rock tips it home65-79
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityFrances Cooper hits the finger roll65-81
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:25Kent StateCraig Loar scores on a jump hook in the paint67-81
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityFrances Cooper runs out the clock67-81