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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Phelan
Final -
3/19/2026
81
  1 2 F
Western Michigan 44 37 81
Northern Illinois University 42 29 71
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDonald Blackwood 20 3-9 1-4 0-1 3 7 0 0 1 0 1 7
pfFrank Bale 26 6-8 1-2 4-4 3 12 0 0 0 1 2 17
sfMichael Rude 22 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 4
sgMartin Pankey 23 6-12 2-5 1-2 0 1 1 2 2 0 3 15
pgZachary Lemieux 18 4-7 1-3 0-0 1 3 1 2 2 0 4 9
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfHarold Williams 19 3-8 0-1 0-1 3 5 2 3 0 0 0 6
pgMarty Webb 17 3-7 2-5 0-0 0 2 3 0 0 0 1 8
cPaul Crowe 16 2-5 0-2 1-5 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 5
sgJohn Williams 15 2-4 1-2 0-0 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 5
sgHubert Prater 13 0-1 0-0 2-2 1 2 1 2 1 0 3 2
sfGeorge Rahn 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgDerek Phillips 5 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 3
Totals 200 32-65 9-25 8-15 16 41 11 12 8 1 20 81
Percentages   .492 .360 .533                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cMatthew Prisco 19 3-6 0-0 1-1 1 4 0 2 0 2 0 7
pfDustin Bernard 25 3-6 0-1 3-4 2 6 1 1 2 1 0 9
sfHarold Myricks 22 5-11 3-6 1-2 0 3 0 1 0 0 2 14
sgJoseph Yancey 25 2-7 1-4 0-0 1 1 3 3 1 0 2 5
pgMark Dixon 24 0-2 0-2 0-1 1 3 3 3 0 0 1 0
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgFrank Degraffenreid 17 4-6 0-0 2-3 3 3 2 2 1 0 1 10
pfAshley Fabela 17 4-8 0-0 1-2 3 7 0 0 0 1 1 9
cEric Thoreson 16 3-4 1-1 2-3 0 5 0 0 2 1 4 9
pgJerry Marshall 14 2-5 1-2 1-3 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 6
sgJohn Medlock 11 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 2
pgNathan Tooley 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
pgRex Wingler 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 27-56 6-16 11-19 12 33 13 15 7 5 15 71
Percentages   .482 .375 .579                

WMU
44
16-35
5-15
7-9
8
18
6
6
5
0
9
16
13
10
4
17
37
16-30
4-10
1-6
8
23
5
6
3
1
11
20
9
13
2
12
81
32-65
9-25
8-15
16
41
11
12
8
1
20
36
22
23
6
29
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
42
17-28
5-9
3-7
5
17
6
10
2
2
9
16
9
8
5
17
29
10-28
1-7
8-12
7
16
7
5
5
3
6
16
6
8
2
19
71
27-56
6-16
11-19
12
33
13
15
7
5
15
32
15
16
7
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Frank Bale Western Michigan
17 Points, 12 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh)
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh)
 SF - Michael Rude (fresh)
 PF - Frank Bale (fresh)
 C - Donald Blackwood (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Mark Dixon (fresh)
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh)
 SF - Harold Myricks (fresh)
 PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh)
 C - Matthew Prisco (fresh)
 
20:00Western MichiganDonald Blackwood wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:41Western MichiganDonald Blackwood comes up short on the runner from the right block0-0
19:39Western MichiganDonald Blackwood hits the follow up shot2-0
19:23Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks banks in the layup2-2
19:06Western MichiganMartin Pankey drills a 3 from the left corner5-2
18:52Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon clanks a 3 from the right corner5-2
18:51Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Frank Bale5-2
18:29Western MichiganMartin Pankey's pass is intercepted by Dustin Bernard5-2
18:22Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard comes up short on the shot from the right wing5-2
18:21Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Zachary Lemieux5-2
18:16Western MichiganZachary Lemieux throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt5-2
17:55Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away5-5
17:29Western MichiganFrank Bale's floater is tipped away by Matthew Prisco5-5
17:27Western MichiganFrank Bale pulls down the offensive rebound5-5
17:14Western MichiganMartin Pankey is fouled on the floor by Joseph Yancey - foul #1 on Joseph Yancey, team foul #15-5
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Harold Williams (PF), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Frank Bale, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ashley Fabela (SF), Eric Thoreson (C)
Harold Myricks, Matthew Prisco
 
16:54Western MichiganHubert Prater misses badly on a jump hook in the paint5-5
16:53Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Eric Thoreson5-5
16:48Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt5-5
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frank Degraffenreid (PG), Jerry Marshall (SG), John Medlock (SF)
Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, Dustin Bernard
 
16:25Western MichiganHarold Williams misses the 3 pointer from the left corner5-5
16:23Western MichiganJohn Williams grabs the offensive rebound5-5
16:07Western MichiganHubert Prater comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on John Medlock - foul #1 on John Medlock, team foul #25-5
SubsWestern Michigan
Frank Bale (PF)
Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Myricks (SF)
John Medlock
 
16:07Western MichiganHubert Prater makes the 1st free throw6-5
16:07Western MichiganHubert Prater makes the 2nd free throw7-5
16:02Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Williams is called for the reach on Jerry Marshall in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Williams, team foul #17-5
SubsWestern Michigan
Martin Pankey (SG)
Marty Webb
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
15:55Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela is open and scores on a floater from the baseline7-7
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - John Williams (fresh)
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Hubert Prater (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Harold Williams (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Frank Degraffenreid (fresh)
 SG - Jerry Marshall (fresh)
 SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Ashley Fabela (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Eric Thoreson (fresh)
 
15:34Western MichiganFrank Bale clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away7-7
15:32Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Eric Thoreson7-7
15:26Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall can't connect on a jumper from the left side7-7
15:24Western MichiganFrank Bale snags the defensive board7-7
15:09Western MichiganJohn Williams comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner7-7
15:07Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela snags the defensive board7-7
15:05Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt7-7
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), Michael Rude (SF), Donald Blackwood (C)
John Williams, Hubert Prater, Harold Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG), Dustin Bernard (PF), Matthew Prisco (C)
Frank Degraffenreid, Jerry Marshall, Ashley Fabela, Eric Thoreson
 
14:54Western MichiganZachary Lemieux comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner7-7
14:53Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Dustin Bernard7-7
14:47Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner7-10
14:30Western MichiganDonald Blackwood misses the 3 pointer from the left corner7-10
14:28Western MichiganZachary Lemieux tips it home9-10
14:24Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Frank Bale - foul #1 on Frank Bale, team foul #29-10
SubsWestern Michigan
Marty Webb (SG), Paul Crowe (PF)
Martin Pankey, Frank Bale
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Medlock (SF)
Harold Myricks
 
14:19Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the right block9-10
14:18Western MichiganDonald Blackwood grabs the board9-10
14:01Western MichiganMichael Rude is fouled on the floor by John Medlock - foul #2 on John Medlock, team foul #39-10
SubsWestern Michigan
Harold Williams (PF)
Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ashley Fabela (SF)
John Medlock
 
13:49Western MichiganZachary Lemieux misses the 3 pointer from the right corner9-10
13:48Western MichiganHarold Williams hits the follow up shot11-10
13:22Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela scores on a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Joseph Yancey11-12
13:06Western MichiganA charge is called on Zachary Lemieux - foul #1 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #311-12
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Frank Bale (PF), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, Marty Webb, Michael Rude, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Eric Thoreson (PF), Frank Degraffenreid (C)
Dustin Bernard, Matthew Prisco
 
12:49Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Williams takes the ball from Frank Degraffenreid11-12
12:46Western MichiganJohn Williams hits the finger roll13-12
12:27Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid misses badly on a floater from the baseline13-12
12:26Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid tips it in13-14
12:00Western MichiganJohn Williams hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Harold Williams16-14
11:40Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon clanks a 3 pointer from straight away16-14
11:39Western MichiganFrank Bale grabs the defensive rebound16-14
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - John Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Martin Pankey (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Harold Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Paul Crowe (fresh)
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Mark Dixon (fairly fresh)
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ashley Fabela (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Eric Thoreson (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Frank Degraffenreid (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:25Western MichiganHarold Williams double dribbles16-14
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Michael Rude (SF), George Rahn (PF), Donald Blackwood (C)
John Williams, Martin Pankey, Harold Williams, Frank Bale, Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jerry Marshall (SG), Harold Myricks (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Matthew Prisco (C)
Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, Ashley Fabela, Eric Thoreson
 
11:07Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner16-17
10:49Western MichiganMarty Webb hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing19-17
10:30Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco is alone and drills a runner in the paint on a great pass from Jerry Marshall19-19
10:14Western MichiganMichael Rude clanks a turnaround in the paint19-19
10:12Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks pulls down the rebound19-19
10:07Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Harold Myricks, team foul #419-19
SubsWestern Michigan
Martin Pankey (SG), Frank Bale (PF), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, George Rahn, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Nathan Tooley (PG), Eric Thoreson (C)
Frank Degraffenreid, Matthew Prisco
 
09:56Western MichiganPaul Crowe buries a floater from the left side set up by Marty Webb and he's hacked by Eric Thoreson - foul #1 on Eric Thoreson, team foul #521-19
SubsWestern Michigan
Hubert Prater (SF)
Michael Rude
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
09:56Western MichiganPaul Crowe makes the free throw22-19
09:29Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks buries a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Jerry Marshall22-21
09:07Western MichiganMartin Pankey buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Marty Webb25-21
09:05Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall is called for traveling in the backcourt25-21
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Harold Williams (C)
Marty Webb, Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG), Ashley Fabela (SF), Matthew Prisco (C)
Nathan Tooley, Jerry Marshall, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard
 
08:49Western MichiganThe short jumper by Harold Williams is denied by Matthew Prisco25-21
08:47Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Eric Thoreson25-21
08:43Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Hubert Prater - foul #1 on Hubert Prater, team foul #425-21
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), Michael Rude (SF), Donald Blackwood (C)
Martin Pankey, Hubert Prater, Harold Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
08:43Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela makes the 1st free throw25-22
08:43Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela misses the 2nd free throw25-22
08:43Western MichiganDonald Blackwood pulls down the rebound25-22
08:20Western MichiganFrank Bale makes the floater from the left side on a nice dish by John Williams27-22
08:03Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela is by himself and knocks in the floater from the left side set up by Mark Dixon27-24
07:45Western MichiganZachary Lemieux knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing30-24
07:43Northern Illinois UniversityZachary Lemieux picks off the pass by Matthew Prisco in the backcourt30-24
07:24Western MichiganFrank Bale drills a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Zachary Lemieux32-24
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Zachary Lemieux (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Rude (fairly fresh)
 PF - Frank Bale (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Donald Blackwood (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Mark Dixon (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Ashley Fabela (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Eric Thoreson (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Matthew Prisco (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk.
 
07:03Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line and he's fouled by Donald Blackwood - foul #1 on Donald Blackwood, team foul #532-26
SubsWestern Michigan
Marty Webb (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Harold Williams (PF), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, John Williams, Michael Rude, Frank Bale, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frank Degraffenreid (PG), Jerry Marshall (SG), Harold Myricks (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF)
Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, Ashley Fabela, Eric Thoreson
 
07:03Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco makes the free throw32-27
06:51Western MichiganHarold Williams hits a runner in the paint and he's hacked by Frank Degraffenreid - foul #1 on Frank Degraffenreid, team foul #634-27
06:51Western MichiganHarold Williams misses the free throw34-27
06:51Western MichiganHubert Prater grabs the offensive rebound34-27
06:34Western MichiganHarold Williams hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line34-27
06:32Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard snags the defensive board34-27
06:27Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall knocks in the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Frank Degraffenreid and he's hacked by Martin Pankey - foul #1 on Martin Pankey, team foul #634-29
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Nathan Tooley (PG)
Matthew Prisco
 
06:27Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall misses the free throw34-29
06:27Western MichiganHarold Williams snags the defensive board34-29
06:22Western MichiganHubert Prater is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Hubert Prater, team foul #734-29
SubsWestern Michigan
George Rahn (PF)
Hubert Prater
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
06:02Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks clanks a floater from the left wing34-29
06:00Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid gets the offensive rebound34-29
05:47Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks makes the 3pt shot from straight away34-32
05:37Western MichiganMartin Pankey makes the jumper from the right side set up by Harold Williams36-32
05:35Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid is fouled in the backcourt by Martin Pankey - foul #2 on Martin Pankey, team foul #836-32
SubsWestern Michigan
Derek Phillips (PG), Michael Rude (SF)
Martin Pankey, Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG)
Nathan Tooley, Jerry Marshall
 
05:35Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid misses the 1st free throw36-32
05:35Western MichiganHarold Williams grabs the defensive rebound36-32
05:23Western MichiganMarty Webb misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner36-32
05:21Western MichiganDerek Phillips grabs the offensive rebound36-32
05:05Western MichiganMarty Webb can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner36-32
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks grabs the board36-32
04:42Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks misses short on a 3 from the right corner36-32
04:40Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to Frank Degraffenreid36-32
04:15Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks can't connect on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Derek Phillips - foul #1 on Derek Phillips, team foul #936-32
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), John Williams (SG), Frank Bale (PF), Donald Blackwood (C)
Derek Phillips, Marty Webb, George Rahn, Harold Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Nathan Tooley (PG), Ashley Fabela (PF), Eric Thoreson (C)
Mark Dixon, Dustin Bernard, Frank Degraffenreid
 
04:15Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks makes the 1st free throw36-33
04:15Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks misses the 2nd free throw36-33
04:15Western MichiganDonald Blackwood gets the rebound36-33
03:59Western MichiganDonald Blackwood misses long on a jumper from close range36-33
03:58Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks grabs the board36-33
03:54Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey's pass is intercepted by Zachary Lemieux36-33
03:50Western MichiganZachary Lemieux hits the finger roll38-33
03:36Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson clanks a turnaround from the baseline38-33
03:35Northern Illinois UniversityNathan Tooley pulls down the offensive rebound38-33
03:20Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey steps out of bounds on the baseline38-33
SubsWestern Michigan
Martin Pankey (SG), Hubert Prater (SF)
John Williams, Michael Rude
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jerry Marshall (SG), John Medlock (SF)
Joseph Yancey, Harold Myricks
 
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Hubert Prater (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Nathan Tooley (fresh)
 SG - Jerry Marshall (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Medlock (fresh)
 PF - Ashley Fabela (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Eric Thoreson (fresh) 3 reb.
 
03:09Western MichiganEric Thoreson picks off the pass by Hubert Prater38-33
03:05Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall loses the dribble to Hubert Prater in the backcourt38-33
02:53Western MichiganDonald Blackwood is hacked by Eric Thoreson - foul #2 on Eric Thoreson, team foul #738-33
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), Matthew Prisco (C)
Nathan Tooley, Eric Thoreson
 
02:53Western MichiganDonald Blackwood misses the 1st free throw38-33
02:53Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Matthew Prisco38-33
02:51Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon's pass is intercepted by Martin Pankey in the backcourt38-33
02:31Western MichiganFrank Bale is hacked by Ashley Fabela - foul #1 on Ashley Fabela, team foul #838-33
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frank Degraffenreid (SG), Dustin Bernard (PF)
Jerry Marshall, Ashley Fabela
 
02:31Western MichiganFrank Bale makes the 1st free throw39-33
02:31Western MichiganFrank Bale makes the 2nd free throw40-33
02:05Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard misses badly on a floater in the paint40-33
02:04Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard tips it in40-35
01:47Western MichiganFrank Bale can't connect on a shot from the right block but he's fouled by John Medlock - foul #3 on John Medlock, team foul #940-35
SubsWestern Michigan
Harold Williams (SF)
Hubert Prater
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Yancey (SG), Eric Thoreson (C)
John Medlock, Matthew Prisco
 
01:47Western MichiganFrank Bale makes the 1st free throw41-35
01:47Western MichiganFrank Bale makes the 2nd free throw42-35
01:18Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner42-38
01:07Western MichiganPaul Crowe can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing42-38
01:06Western MichiganFrank Bale hits the follow up shot44-38
00:52Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard connects on the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Joseph Yancey44-40
00:24Western MichiganMartin Pankey misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing44-40
00:23Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon grabs the board44-40
00:18Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey drills a floater from the right wing44-42
00:12Western MichiganMartin Pankey misses the lay-in44-42
00:10Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson grabs the board44-42
00:03Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey comes up short on the 3 from straight away44-42
00:01Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Paul Crowe44-42
00:00Western MichiganPaul Crowe misses badly on a fullcourt shot44-42
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Michael Rude (fresh)
 PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Mark Dixon (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Matthew Prisco (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks inbounds the ball44-42
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:44Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard comes up short on the jumper in the lane but the foul's on Frank Bale - foul #2 on Frank Bale, team foul #144-42
19:44Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard makes the 1st free throw44-43
19:44Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard makes the 2nd free throw44-44
19:33Western MichiganMichael Rude scores on a jumper from the free throw line46-44
19:29Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Zachary Lemieux - foul #2 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #246-44
19:10Northern Illinois UniversityZachary Lemieux is called for the reach on Matthew Prisco - foul #3 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #346-44
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG)
Zachary Lemieux
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
19:05Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Williams steals the ball from Joseph Yancey46-44
19:00Western MichiganMartin Pankey misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner46-44
18:59Western MichiganFrank Bale tips it back up and in48-44
18:44Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane48-44
18:43Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard hits the follow up shot48-46
18:19Western MichiganDustin Bernard steals the ball from John Williams48-46
18:17Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Martin Pankey - foul #3 on Martin Pankey, team foul #448-46
SubsWestern Michigan
Marty Webb (SG), Harold Williams (SF), Paul Crowe (C)
Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ashley Fabela (SF), Eric Thoreson (PF), Frank Degraffenreid (C)
Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard, Matthew Prisco
 
18:04Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds48-46
SubsWestern Michigan
Hubert Prater (SF)
Frank Bale
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jerry Marshall (SG), Dustin Bernard (PF)
Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey
 
17:35Western MichiganPaul Crowe misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Eric Thoreson - foul #3 on Eric Thoreson, team foul #148-46
SubsWestern Michigan
Derek Phillips (PG)
John Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Harold Myricks (SF)
Eric Thoreson
 
17:35Western MichiganPaul Crowe misses the 1st free throw48-46
17:35Western MichiganPaul Crowe misses the 2nd free throw48-46
17:35Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela grabs the board48-46
17:33Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt48-46
17:17Western MichiganDerek Phillips connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner51-46
17:14Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks is fouled in the backcourt by Marty Webb - foul #1 on Marty Webb, team foul #551-46
SubsWestern Michigan
Michael Rude (SF), Frank Bale (PF)
Derek Phillips, Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Yancey (SG), Matthew Prisco (C)
Jerry Marshall, Dustin Bernard
 
17:00Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid clanks a floater from the left wing51-46
16:59Western MichiganFrank Bale snags the defensive board51-46
16:37Western MichiganMarty Webb hits a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Hubert Prater54-46
16:24Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing54-46
16:22Western MichiganFrank Bale grabs the board54-46
15:54Western MichiganFrank Bale connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Marty Webb56-46
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Marty Webb (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Hubert Prater (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Rude (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Frank Bale (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Harold Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Frank Degraffenreid (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Harold Myricks (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Ashley Fabela (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Matthew Prisco (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk.
 
15:36Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid misses badly on a jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Hubert Prater - foul #3 on Hubert Prater, team foul #656-46
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), George Rahn (SF), Paul Crowe (PF), Donald Blackwood (C)
Marty Webb, Hubert Prater, Michael Rude, Frank Bale, Harold Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), John Medlock (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Eric Thoreson (C)
Joseph Yancey, Harold Myricks, Ashley Fabela, Matthew Prisco
 
15:36Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid makes the 1st free throw56-47
15:36Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid makes the 2nd free throw56-48
15:20Western MichiganMartin Pankey can't connect on a jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Eric Thoreson - foul #4 on Eric Thoreson, team foul #256-48
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jerry Marshall (SG), Matthew Prisco (C)
Frank Degraffenreid, Eric Thoreson
 
15:20Western MichiganMartin Pankey makes the 1st free throw57-48
15:20Western MichiganMartin Pankey misses the 2nd free throw57-48
15:20Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco pulls down the rebound57-48
15:08Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco's pass is intercepted by Donald Blackwood57-48
14:46Western MichiganZachary Lemieux misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing57-48
14:45Western MichiganPaul Crowe tips it in59-48
14:42Northern Illinois UniversityMartin Pankey takes the ball from Mark Dixon in the backcourt59-48
14:41Western MichiganMartin Pankey lays it up and in61-48
14:25Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard is fouled on the floor by Paul Crowe - foul #1 on Paul Crowe, team foul #761-48
SubsWestern Michigan
Michael Rude (SF), Frank Bale (PF)
George Rahn, Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
14:25Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard makes the 1st free throw61-49
14:25Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard misses the 2nd free throw61-49
14:25Western MichiganFrank Bale grabs the board61-49
14:11Western MichiganMartin Pankey knocks in the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Michael Rude63-49
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard misses the 3pt shot from the right wing63-49
14:03Western MichiganMichael Rude pulls down the rebound63-49
13:38Western MichiganMartin Pankey misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner63-49
13:36Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon gets the rebound63-49
13:31Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Zachary Lemieux - foul #4 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #863-49
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Harold Williams (SF), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Nathan Tooley (PG), Harold Myricks (SF), Ashley Fabela (C)
Mark Dixon, John Medlock, Matthew Prisco
 
13:31Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall makes the 1st free throw63-50
13:31Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall misses the 2nd free throw63-50
13:31Western MichiganFrank Bale grabs the board63-50
13:14Western MichiganFrank Bale connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Williams66-50
12:51Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing66-50
12:50Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela misses the tip66-50
12:49Western MichiganMarty Webb pulls down the rebound66-50
12:30Western MichiganHarold Williams is denied on a layup by Ashley Fabela66-50
12:29Western MichiganHarold Williams tips it back up and in68-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
12:06Northern Illinois UniversityJerry Marshall can't finish the uncontested layup68-50
12:04Western MichiganFrank Bale snags the defensive board68-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
11:42Western MichiganPaul Crowe can't connect on a jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Harold Myricks - foul #2 on Harold Myricks, team foul #368-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Derek Phillips (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Michael Rude (SF), Donald Blackwood (C)
John Williams, Marty Webb, Harold Williams, Frank Bale
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG), John Medlock (SF), Frank Degraffenreid (PF), Matthew Prisco (C)
Nathan Tooley, Jerry Marshall, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard, Ashley Fabela
 
11:42Western MichiganPaul Crowe misses the 1st free throw68-50
11:42Western MichiganPaul Crowe misses the 2nd free throw68-50
11:42Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco grabs the defensive rebound68-50
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Derek Phillips (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Michael Rude (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Paul Crowe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Mark Dixon (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Medlock (fresh) 3 pf.
 PF - Frank Degraffenreid (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 C - Matthew Prisco (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:39Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Derek Phillips - foul #2 on Derek Phillips, team foul #968-50
SubsWestern Michigan
George Rahn (PF)
Paul Crowe
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
11:39Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon misses the 1st free throw68-50
11:39Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Donald Blackwood68-50
11:15Western MichiganFrank Degraffenreid steps in front of the Martin Pankey pass68-50
11:03Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing68-50
11:01Western MichiganGeorge Rahn snags the defensive board68-50
10:39Western MichiganMartin Pankey knocks in the runner from close range70-50
10:18Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Medlock lays it up and in on a nice dish by Mark Dixon70-52
09:59Western MichiganMichael Rude is called for traveling70-52
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Frank Bale (PF), Harold Williams (C)
Derek Phillips, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, George Rahn, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Ashley Fabela (PF)
Matthew Prisco
 
09:46Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela is open but comes up short on the shot from the right block70-52
09:45Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela can't tip it in70-52
09:43Western MichiganMarty Webb snags the defensive board70-52
09:17Western MichiganJoseph Yancey steps in front of the Harold Williams pass70-52
09:02Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Joseph Yancey70-54
08:38Western MichiganMarty Webb buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side72-54
08:32Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Mark Dixon72-56
08:09Western MichiganJohn Williams misses long on a jumper from the right side72-56
08:08Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Ashley Fabela72-56
08:04Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey misses the 3 pointer from the right wing72-56
08:03Western MichiganHubert Prater grabs the board72-56
07:44Western MichiganJohn Medlock is called for the reach on Hubert Prater - foul #4 on John Medlock, team foul #472-56
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Michael Rude (SF), Paul Crowe (PF), Donald Blackwood (C)
John Williams, Marty Webb, Hubert Prater, Frank Bale, Harold Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Nathan Tooley (PG), Jerry Marshall (SG), Harold Myricks (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Eric Thoreson (C)
Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, John Medlock, Ashley Fabela, Frank Degraffenreid
 
07:23Western MichiganDonald Blackwood comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing72-56
07:22Western MichiganDonald Blackwood pulls down the offensive rebound72-56
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 15 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Michael Rude (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Paul Crowe (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Nathan Tooley (fresh)
 SG - Jerry Marshall (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Eric Thoreson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 
07:01Western MichiganDonald Blackwood scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Martin Pankey75-56
06:45Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks misses long on an open 3pt attempt from straight away75-56
06:43Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Zachary Lemieux75-56
06:27Western MichiganPaul Crowe can't connect on a floater from the right block75-56
06:26Western MichiganMichael Rude grabs the offensive board75-56
05:58Western MichiganMartin Pankey misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner75-56
05:57Western MichiganDonald Blackwood tips it home77-56
05:40Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Dustin Bernard77-59
05:20Western MichiganDustin Bernard swats the short shot by Martin Pankey77-59
05:18Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard pulls down the rebound77-59
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson is hacked by Paul Crowe - foul #2 on Paul Crowe, team foul #1077-59
SubsWestern Michigan
Derek Phillips (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Frank Bale (PF), Harold Williams (C)
Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Paul Crowe, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Rex Wingler (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG), John Medlock (SF), Ashley Fabela (C)
Nathan Tooley, Jerry Marshall, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard
 
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson makes the 1st free throw77-60
05:03Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson makes the 2nd free throw77-61
04:43Western MichiganMarty Webb comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away77-61
04:42Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela gets the rebound77-61
04:36Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing77-61
04:35Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to Joseph Yancey77-61
04:24Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela is open and buries a turnaround from close range set up by Rex Wingler77-63
04:03Western MichiganEric Thoreson steals it from Harold Williams77-63
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
03:47Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson banks in the layup set up by Rex Wingler77-65
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:26Western MichiganJohn Medlock picks off the pass by Derek Phillips77-65
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)77-65
SubsWestern Michigan
Zachary Lemieux (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Michael Rude (SF), Donald Blackwood (C)
Derek Phillips, Marty Webb, Hubert Prater, Harold Williams
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Mark Dixon (PG), Harold Myricks (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Matthew Prisco (C)
Rex Wingler, John Medlock, Eric Thoreson, Ashley Fabela
 
03:05Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco misses long on a floater from the right block77-65
03:04Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco tips it in77-67
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Michael Rude (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 17 pts. 11 reb.
 C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Mark Dixon (fresh) 3 ast.
 SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Matthew Prisco (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:02Western MichiganZachary Lemieux is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Dixon - foul #1 on Mark Dixon, team foul #577-67
02:42Western MichiganDonald Blackwood misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner77-67
02:40Northern Illinois UniversityDustin Bernard grabs the board77-67
02:36Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Myricks clanks a shot from the left wing77-67
02:34Northern Illinois UniversityMark Dixon grabs the offensive board77-67
02:22Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey misses badly on a 3 from the right wing77-67
02:21Western MichiganMichael Rude gets the rebound77-67
01:59Western MichiganDonald Blackwood misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line77-67
01:58Western MichiganMichael Rude snags the offensive board77-67
01:41Western MichiganZachary Lemieux buries a shot from the left block79-67
01:34Northern Illinois UniversityMatthew Prisco's floater is knocked away by Frank Bale79-67
01:33Western MichiganMartin Pankey grabs the defensive rebound79-67
01:16Western MichiganMichael Rude scores on a runner from the right block81-67
00:58Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Yancey blows the dunk81-67
00:56Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Frank Bale81-67
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:33Western MichiganMartin Pankey is hacked by Joseph Yancey - foul #2 on Joseph Yancey, team foul #681-67
SubsWestern Michigan
John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Harold Williams (PF), Paul Crowe (C)
Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Frank Bale, Donald Blackwood
 
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Frank Degraffenreid (PG), Jerry Marshall (SG), John Medlock (SF), Ashley Fabela (PF), Eric Thoreson (C)
Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard, Matthew Prisco
 
00:13Western MichiganEric Thoreson denies the turnaround by Marty Webb81-67
00:12Western MichiganHarold Williams misses the tip81-67
00:10Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson grabs the board81-67
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson knocks in the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Frank Degraffenreid and the foul's on Paul Crowe - foul #3 on Paul Crowe, team foul #1181-69
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityEric Thoreson misses the free throw81-69
00:04Northern Illinois UniversityAshley Fabela grabs the offensive rebound81-69
00:01Northern Illinois UniversityFrank Degraffenreid knocks in the jumper from the left wing81-71
00:00Western MichiganJohn Williams runs out the clock81-71