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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Western Kentucky Sim AI
Illinois State Sim AI
Final -
 4/27/2026
79
  1 2 F
Western Kentucky 34 45 79
Illinois State 30 35 65
65
Western Kentucky (7-14, 4-7)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAlan Henry 21 4-7 1-1 1-1 2 7 0 0 3 0 3 10
pfChristopher Ismail 19 3-5 0-1 3-4 1 5 2 1 2 0 3 9
sfRobert Plunkett 21 4-8 1-2 2-3 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 11
sgThomas Whitley 21 6-9 3-5 6-6 1 2 2 4 0 0 2 21
pgClayton Williams 21 3-6 1-3 3-4 1 3 4 2 1 0 0 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Gillman 19 2-6 0-0 0-0 3 7 3 1 1 1 2 4
pgRussell Iglesias 19 2-6 1-2 2-3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 7
sgGerardo Leon 16 0-1 0-1 2-2 0 1 3 2 0 0 1 2
pfRussell Brown 15 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0
cEdward Holm 13 2-4 1-1 0-0 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 5
cWillie Marriott 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0
pfNorman Christy 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 26-53 8-16 19-23 10 36 16 15 9 5 14 79
Percentages   .491 .500 .826                

Illinois State (16-6, 8-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cArthur Bartlett 18 1-2 0-1 2-4 1 4 0 1 0 4 1 4
pfGeorge Wareham 20 2-3 0-1 0-1 2 4 0 1 1 1 1 4
sfJohnie Maher 21 3-7 1-3 3-3 0 3 1 2 0 0 3 10
sgWaldo Heller 21 2-4 0-2 0-0 0 1 3 1 1 0 4 4
pgThomas Seymour 13 2-6 2-6 0-0 0 1 1 2 1 0 4 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJay Webb 21 3-8 1-5 0-0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 7
cKirk Fowler 16 3-4 0-1 3-4 1 6 1 2 1 2 2 9
cRobert Wilson 16 5-10 0-0 0-3 4 6 0 2 0 0 1 10
sgMichael Clements 16 1-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3
pfFred Jones 14 2-6 0-3 0-1 1 2 0 1 0 0 3 4
sfJames Conley 13 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 2 1 1 0 0 1 0
cEarl Shaw 11 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 4
Totals 200 26-60 5-26 8-16 12 33 8 15 7 7 22 65
Percentages   .433 .192 .500                

WKU
34
13-28
6-11
2-2
4
19
9
7
4
0
7
10
2
3
2
3
45
13-25
2-5
17-21
6
17
7
8
5
5
7
18
15
6
0
15
79
26-53
8-16
19-23
10
36
16
15
9
5
14
28
17
9
2
18
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
ISU
30
12-30
3-18
3-6
5
16
4
6
3
5
7
16
5
4
0
15
35
14-30
2-8
5-10
7
17
4
9
4
2
15
20
6
8
0
22
65
26-60
5-26
8-16
12
33
8
15
7
7
22
36
11
12
0
37
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg Thomas Whitley Western Kentucky
21 Points
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fresh)
 SG - Thomas Whitley (fresh)
 SF - Robert Plunkett (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fresh)
 C - Alan Henry (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Seymour (fresh)
 SG - Waldo Heller (fresh)
 SF - Johnie Maher (fresh)
 PF - George Wareham (fresh)
 C - Arthur Bartlett (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateArthur Bartlett wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
19:47Illinois StateRobert Plunkett takes the ball from Waldo Heller0-0
19:45Western KentuckyThomas Seymour is called for the reach on Clayton Williams in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thomas Seymour, team foul #10-0
19:25Western KentuckyAlan Henry drills a jump hook from close range2-0
19:07Illinois StateThomas Seymour hits a 3 from the left corner2-3
19:05Western KentuckyThomas Seymour is called for the reach on Clayton Williams in the backcourt - foul #2 on Thomas Seymour, team foul #22-3
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (PG)
Thomas Seymour
 
18:55Western KentuckyAlan Henry hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket2-3
18:53Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Arthur Bartlett2-3
18:33Illinois StateJohnie Maher can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Alan Henry - foul #1 on Alan Henry, team foul #12-3
18:33Illinois StateJohnie Maher makes the 1st free throw2-4
18:33Illinois StateJohnie Maher makes the 2nd free throw2-5
18:24Western KentuckyClayton Williams buries a 3 from the right wing set up by Christopher Ismail5-5
18:03Illinois StateJohnie Maher's pass is intercepted by Christopher Ismail5-5
17:49Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett's layup is rejected by Arthur Bartlett5-5
17:47Western KentuckyThomas Whitley pulls down the offensive rebound5-5
17:26Western KentuckyThe pull-up jumper by Robert Plunkett is blocked by George Wareham5-5
17:24Western KentuckyAlan Henry grabs the offensive rebound5-5
17:17Western KentuckyThomas Whitley misses short on a 3 from the right wing5-5
17:16Illinois StateArthur Bartlett grabs the board5-5
17:05Illinois StateJohnie Maher makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner5-8
16:57Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing8-8
16:44Illinois StateArthur Bartlett misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing8-8
16:42Western KentuckyClayton Williams gets the rebound8-8
16:23Western KentuckyClayton Williams is open but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing8-8
16:22Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Johnie Maher8-8
16:12Illinois StateJay Webb misses short on a shot from just outside the lane8-8
16:10Illinois StateArthur Bartlett tips it in8-10
15:56Western KentuckyGeorge Wareham picks off the pass by Christopher Ismail8-10
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Thomas Whitley (fairly fresh)
 SF - Robert Plunkett (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fairly fresh)
 C - Alan Henry (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Jay Webb (fairly fresh)
 SG - Waldo Heller (fairly fresh)
 SF - Johnie Maher (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - George Wareham (tiring)
 C - Arthur Bartlett (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:29Illinois StateJay Webb hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner8-10
15:28Western KentuckyAlan Henry gets the rebound8-10
15:24Western KentuckyClayton Williams connects on the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Thomas Whitley10-10
15:02Illinois StateGeorge Wareham comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing10-10
15:01Western KentuckyAlan Henry pulls down the rebound10-10
14:59Western KentuckyClayton Williams throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt10-10
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), Gerardo Leon (SG), Russell Brown (SF), John Gillman (PF), Edward Holm (C)
Clayton Williams, Thomas Whitley, Robert Plunkett, Christopher Ismail, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clements (PG), James Conley (SG), Fred Jones (SF), Kirk Fowler (PF), Robert Wilson (C)
Jay Webb, Waldo Heller, Johnie Maher, George Wareham, Arthur Bartlett
 
14:53Illinois StateKirk Fowler hits a jump hook in the paint on a great pass from James Conley10-12
14:31Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias is hacked by Kirk Fowler - foul #1 on Kirk Fowler, team foul #310-12
14:21Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from the right wing10-12
14:20Illinois StateJames Conley snags the defensive board10-12
13:55Illinois StateJames Conley misses the 3pt attempt from straight away10-12
13:53Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Edward Holm10-12
13:34Western KentuckyKirk Fowler blocks the short jumper by John Gillman10-12
13:33Illinois StateKirk Fowler gets the rebound10-12
13:17Illinois StateFred Jones hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner10-12
13:16Western KentuckyEdward Holm pulls down the rebound10-12
13:14Western KentuckyGerardo Leon double dribbles in the backcourt10-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Whitley (SG), Norman Christy (SF), Willie Marriott (C)
Gerardo Leon, Russell Brown, Edward Holm
 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (PG), Waldo Heller (SG), Johnie Maher (SF), Earl Shaw (C)
Michael Clements, James Conley, Fred Jones, Robert Wilson
 
13:04Illinois StateWaldo Heller is fouled on the floor by Thomas Whitley - foul #1 on Thomas Whitley, team foul #210-12
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG)
Russell Iglesias
 
SubsIllinois State
George Wareham (PF)
Kirk Fowler
 
12:49Illinois StateGeorge Wareham knocks in the driving attempt from close range set up by Johnie Maher and he's fouled by Willie Marriott - foul #1 on Willie Marriott, team foul #310-14
SubsWestern Kentucky
Christopher Ismail (PF)
John Gillman
 
SubsIllinois State 
12:49Illinois StateGeorge Wareham misses the free throw10-14
12:49Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Christopher Ismail10-14
12:28Western KentuckyThomas Whitley misses the 3pt shot from the right corner10-14
12:27Western KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to Clayton Williams10-14
12:22Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Clayton Williams13-14
12:00Illinois StateWaldo Heller makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Jay Webb13-16
11:42Western KentuckyThomas Whitley hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Clayton Williams16-16
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Thomas Whitley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Norman Christy (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fairly fresh)
 C - Willie Marriott (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Jay Webb (tiring) 1 ast.
 SG - Waldo Heller (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Johnie Maher (tiring) 5 pts.
 PF - George Wareham (tiring) 2 pts.
 C - Earl Shaw (fresh)
 
11:24Illinois StateWaldo Heller misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing16-16
11:23Illinois StateEarl Shaw tips it home16-18
10:58Western KentuckyThomas Whitley scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner19-18
10:53Illinois StateJay Webb misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner19-18
10:52Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Willie Marriott19-18
10:31Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Thomas Whitley21-18
10:14Illinois StateJohnie Maher comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner21-18
10:12Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail snags the defensive board21-18
09:55Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Clayton Williams23-18
09:31Illinois StateGeorge Wareham is fouled on the floor by Christopher Ismail - foul #1 on Christopher Ismail, team foul #423-18
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), Gerardo Leon (SG), Robert Plunkett (SF), John Gillman (PF), Alan Henry (C)
Clayton Williams, Thomas Whitley, Norman Christy, Christopher Ismail, Willie Marriott
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clements (PG), James Conley (SG), Fred Jones (SF), Kirk Fowler (PF), Robert Wilson (C)
Jay Webb, Waldo Heller, Johnie Maher, George Wareham, Earl Shaw
 
09:11Illinois StateFred Jones knocks in the turnaround from the left block and he's hacked by Gerardo Leon - foul #1 on Gerardo Leon, team foul #523-20
09:11Illinois StateFred Jones misses the free throw23-20
09:11Western KentuckyJohn Gillman grabs the defensive rebound23-20
08:51Western KentuckyAlan Henry is open and buries a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from John Gillman25-20
08:38Illinois StateMichael Clements hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing25-20
08:36Illinois StateRobert Wilson pulls down the offensive rebound25-20
08:20Illinois StateRobert Wilson misses short on a floater from the right side25-20
08:19Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to Fred Jones25-20
07:54Illinois StateRobert Plunkett is called for the reach on Kirk Fowler - foul #1 on Robert Plunkett, team foul #625-20
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Waldo Heller (SG), Arthur Bartlett (C)
James Conley, Robert Wilson
 
07:49Illinois StateAlan Henry steals it from Arthur Bartlett25-20
07:33Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner25-20
07:31Western KentuckyJohn Gillman grabs the offensive board25-20
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Russell Iglesias (fresh)
 SG - Gerardo Leon (fairly fresh)
 SF - Robert Plunkett (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Gillman (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Alan Henry (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh)
 SG - Waldo Heller (tiring) 2 pts.
 SF - Fred Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kirk Fowler (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Arthur Bartlett (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:19Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett's dunk attempt is rejected by Arthur Bartlett25-20
07:18Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Waldo Heller25-20
06:51Illinois StateFred Jones comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing25-20
06:50Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Alan Henry25-20
06:21Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias is fouled on the floor by Fred Jones - foul #1 on Fred Jones, team foul #425-20
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG), Thomas Whitley (SG), Russell Brown (SF), Edward Holm (PF), Willie Marriott (C)
Russell Iglesias, Gerardo Leon, Robert Plunkett, John Gillman, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (PG), James Conley (SF), Robert Wilson (PF)
Michael Clements, Fred Jones, Kirk Fowler
 
06:09Western KentuckyArthur Bartlett denies the turnaround by Clayton Williams25-20
06:07Illinois StateArthur Bartlett pulls down the rebound25-20
05:43Illinois StateJay Webb scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away25-23
05:41Western KentuckyJay Webb takes the ball from Russell Brown in the backcourt25-23
05:30Illinois StateWaldo Heller misses the 3 from the left corner25-23
05:29Western KentuckyEdward Holm snags the defensive board25-23
05:09Western KentuckyEdward Holm scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Russell Brown28-23
04:48Illinois StateRobert Wilson banks in the layup on a great pass from Waldo Heller28-25
04:30Western KentuckyThomas Whitley drills a floater from the left side30-25
04:10Illinois StateJames Conley misses the floater from just outside the lane30-25
04:09Western KentuckyWillie Marriott grabs the defensive rebound30-25
04:05Western KentuckyClayton Williams is fouled on the floor by Waldo Heller - foul #1 on Waldo Heller, team foul #530-25
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), Gerardo Leon (SG), Robert Plunkett (SF), John Gillman (PF), Alan Henry (C)
Clayton Williams, Thomas Whitley, Russell Brown, Edward Holm, Willie Marriott
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clements (PG), Johnie Maher (SF), George Wareham (PF), Earl Shaw (C)
Jay Webb, James Conley, Robert Wilson, Arthur Bartlett
 
03:53Western KentuckyJohn Gillman misses badly on a shot in the paint30-25
03:51Illinois StateMichael Clements grabs the board30-25
03:36Illinois StateEarl Shaw banks in the layup30-27
03:29Western KentuckyGerardo Leon misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner30-27
03:27Illinois StateGeorge Wareham snags the defensive board30-27
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Russell Iglesias (fresh)
 SG - Gerardo Leon (fresh)
 SF - Robert Plunkett (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - John Gillman (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Alan Henry (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh)
 SG - Waldo Heller (tired) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Johnie Maher (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - George Wareham (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Earl Shaw (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:08Illinois StateJohnie Maher hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away30-27
03:06Illinois StateEarl Shaw grabs the offensive board30-27
02:56Illinois StateMichael Clements misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away30-27
02:55Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett grabs the defensive rebound30-27
02:38Western KentuckyJohn Gillman is fouled on the floor by Earl Shaw - foul #1 on Earl Shaw, team foul #630-27
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Brown (SG), Christopher Ismail (PF)
Gerardo Leon, John Gillman
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Seymour (PG), Kirk Fowler (PF)
Waldo Heller, George Wareham
 
02:22Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail misses short on a fadeaway in the lane30-27
02:20Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Johnie Maher30-27
01:59Illinois StateChristopher Ismail takes the ball from Johnie Maher30-27
01:57Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett double dribbles in the backcourt30-27
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Whitley (SG), John Gillman (C)
Russell Iglesias, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
James Conley (SG), Fred Jones (SF), Robert Wilson (C)
Michael Clements, Johnie Maher, Earl Shaw
 
01:46Illinois StateThomas Seymour clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing30-27
01:44Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail grabs the defensive rebound30-27
01:37Western KentuckyThomas Whitley is hacked by Robert Wilson - foul #1 on Robert Wilson, team foul #730-27
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG)
Robert Plunkett
 
SubsIllinois State 
01:37Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 1st free throw31-27
01:37Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 2nd free throw32-27
01:25Illinois StateKirk Fowler makes the fadeaway near the basket32-29
01:07Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail connects on the driving attempt near the basket set up by John Gillman34-29
00:49Illinois StateKirk Fowler is whistled for traveling34-29
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gerardo Leon (PG), Norman Christy (SF), Alan Henry (C)
Clayton Williams, Russell Brown, Christopher Ismail
 
SubsIllinois State
Johnie Maher (SF), George Wareham (PF), Arthur Bartlett (C)
Fred Jones, Kirk Fowler, Robert Wilson
 
00:47Western KentuckyThomas Whitley throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt34-29
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (SG)
James Conley
 
00:35Illinois StateArthur Bartlett misses the dunk but he's hacked by Thomas Whitley - foul #2 on Thomas Whitley, team foul #734-29
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (SG), Robert Plunkett (SF)
Thomas Whitley, Norman Christy
 
SubsIllinois State 
00:35Illinois StateArthur Bartlett makes the 1st free throw34-30
00:35Illinois StateArthur Bartlett misses the 2nd free throw34-30
00:35Western KentuckyJohn Gillman grabs the board34-30
00:14Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias misses short on a floater from the right wing34-30
00:13Illinois StateJohnie Maher grabs the board34-30
00:09Illinois StateThomas Seymour throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt34-30
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Waldo Heller (SG), Earl Shaw (C)
Jay Webb, Arthur Bartlett
 
00:04Western KentuckyThomas Seymour takes the ball from John Gillman34-30
00:00Illinois StateThomas Seymour clanks a halfcourt shot34-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Thomas Whitley (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Robert Plunkett (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Alan Henry (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Seymour (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Waldo Heller (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Johnie Maher (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - George Wareham (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Arthur Bartlett (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk.
 
20:00Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett inbounds the ball34-30
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
19:56Western KentuckyClayton Williams loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt34-30
19:43Illinois StateThe jumper by Johnie Maher is denied by Robert Plunkett34-30
19:41Western KentuckyThomas Whitley gets the rebound34-30
19:21Western KentuckyThomas Whitley is hacked by Waldo Heller - foul #2 on Waldo Heller, team foul #134-30
19:10Western KentuckyThomas Whitley banks in the layup36-30
18:49Illinois StateWaldo Heller hits a shot near the basket36-32
18:47Western KentuckyWaldo Heller is called for the reach on Thomas Whitley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Waldo Heller, team foul #236-32
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (SG)
Waldo Heller
 
18:37Western KentuckyJay Webb takes the ball from Thomas Whitley36-32
18:21Illinois StateJohnie Maher connects on the jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Seymour and the foul's on Christopher Ismail - foul #2 on Christopher Ismail, team foul #136-34
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), John Gillman (PF)
Clayton Williams, Christopher Ismail
 
SubsIllinois State
Kirk Fowler (PF), Robert Wilson (C)
George Wareham, Arthur Bartlett
 
18:21Illinois StateJohnie Maher makes the free throw36-35
18:06Western KentuckyJohn Gillman misses the shot from the left wing36-35
18:04Western KentuckyJohn Gillman gets the offensive rebound36-35
17:55Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett knocks in the fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by Johnie Maher - foul #1 on Johnie Maher, team foul #338-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gerardo Leon (SG), Edward Holm (C)
Thomas Whitley, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clements (SG), Fred Jones (SF)
Thomas Seymour, Johnie Maher
 
17:55Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett misses the free throw38-35
17:55Illinois StateKirk Fowler grabs the defensive rebound38-35
17:39Illinois StateKirk Fowler comes up short on the floater from close range but he's hacked by John Gillman - foul #1 on John Gillman, team foul #238-35
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Brown (SF)
Robert Plunkett
 
SubsIllinois State 
17:39Illinois StateKirk Fowler makes the 1st free throw38-36
17:39Illinois StateKirk Fowler makes the 2nd free throw38-37
17:26Western KentuckyEdward Holm is open and buries a driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Gerardo Leon40-37
17:10Illinois StateRobert Wilson loses the ball out of bounds40-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG), Christopher Ismail (PF)
Gerardo Leon, Edward Holm
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Seymour (PG), George Wareham (PF)
Jay Webb, Robert Wilson
 
16:52Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Christopher Ismail and he's fouled by Kirk Fowler - foul #2 on Kirk Fowler, team foul #443-37
SubsWestern Kentucky
Alan Henry (C)
John Gillman
 
SubsIllinois State
Earl Shaw (C)
Kirk Fowler
 
16:52Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias misses the free throw43-37
16:52Illinois StateEarl Shaw grabs the board43-37
16:30Illinois StateThomas Seymour misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away43-37
16:28Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail grabs the defensive rebound43-37
16:15Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias misses the easy layup43-37
16:14Illinois StateThomas Seymour grabs the board43-37
16:06Illinois StateMichael Clements can't connect on a turnaround in the lane43-37
16:04Illinois StateThe offensive rebound goes to George Wareham43-37
15:49Illinois StateFred Jones clanks a 3pt shot from straight away43-37
15:47Illinois StateGeorge Wareham tips it back up and in43-39
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Russell Iglesias (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Russell Brown (fairly fresh)
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Alan Henry (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Seymour (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh)
 SF - Fred Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - George Wareham (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Earl Shaw (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
15:42Western KentuckyRussell Brown is hacked by Fred Jones in the backcourt - foul #2 on Fred Jones, team foul #543-39
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gerardo Leon (PG), Thomas Whitley (SG), Robert Plunkett (SF), John Gillman (PF)
Clayton Williams, Russell Iglesias, Russell Brown, Christopher Ismail
 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (PG), Waldo Heller (SG), Johnie Maher (SF), Kirk Fowler (PF), Arthur Bartlett (C)
Thomas Seymour, Michael Clements, Fred Jones, George Wareham, Earl Shaw
 
15:30Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett can't connect on a 3 from straight away43-39
15:29Western KentuckyJohn Gillman tips it but misses43-39
15:27Western KentuckyAlan Henry grabs the offensive rebound43-39
15:14Western KentuckyAlan Henry is denied on a layup by Arthur Bartlett43-39
15:13Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Kirk Fowler43-39
15:00Illinois StateJohnie Maher knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline set up by Waldo Heller43-41
14:43Western KentuckyAlan Henry buries a jumper from the right block set up by Gerardo Leon and he's hacked by Johnie Maher - foul #2 on Johnie Maher, team foul #645-41
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Seymour (PG), Robert Wilson (PF)
Jay Webb, Kirk Fowler
 
14:43Western KentuckyAlan Henry makes the free throw46-41
14:22Illinois StateRobert Wilson blows the layup but he's fouled by Alan Henry - foul #2 on Alan Henry, team foul #346-41
SubsWestern Kentucky
Edward Holm (C)
Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
Earl Shaw (C)
Arthur Bartlett
 
14:22Illinois StateRobert Wilson misses the 1st free throw46-41
14:22Illinois StateRobert Wilson misses the 2nd free throw46-41
14:22Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Edward Holm46-41
14:11Western KentuckyThomas Whitley misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Waldo Heller - foul #4 on Waldo Heller, team foul #746-41
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
James Conley (SG)
Waldo Heller
 
14:11Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 1st free throw47-41
14:11Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 2nd free throw48-41
13:45Illinois StateRobert Wilson makes the jumper from close range48-43
13:41Western KentuckyGerardo Leon is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Seymour - foul #3 on Thomas Seymour, team foul #848-43
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG), Russell Brown (SF), Christopher Ismail (PF)
Thomas Whitley, Robert Plunkett, Edward Holm
 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (SG), George Wareham (PF)
Johnie Maher, Earl Shaw
 
13:41Western KentuckyGerardo Leon makes the 1st free throw49-43
13:41Western KentuckyGerardo Leon makes the 2nd free throw50-43
13:27Illinois StateJay Webb makes the floater from the right side50-45
13:25Western KentuckyThomas Seymour is called for the reach on Clayton Williams in the backcourt - foul #4 on Thomas Seymour, team foul #950-45
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (SG), Edward Holm (C)
Gerardo Leon, John Gillman
 
SubsIllinois State
Kirk Fowler (PG)
Thomas Seymour
 
13:25Western KentuckyClayton Williams makes the 1st free throw51-45
13:25Western KentuckyClayton Williams misses the 2nd free throw51-45
13:25Illinois StateGeorge Wareham grabs the board51-45
13:08Illinois StateJay Webb knocks in the floater in the lane set up by Kirk Fowler51-47
12:54Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner51-47
12:53Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Robert Wilson51-47
12:28Illinois StateKirk Fowler clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner51-47
12:27Illinois StateJames Conley pulls down the offensive rebound51-47
12:10Illinois StateRobert Wilson can't finish the layup51-47
12:09Western KentuckyRussell Brown gets the rebound51-47
11:48Western KentuckyClayton Williams scores on a jumper from the right wing53-47
11:46Illinois StateKirk Fowler's pass is intercepted by Russell Iglesias in the backcourt53-47
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Russell Iglesias (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Russell Brown (fairly fresh)
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Edward Holm (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Kirk Fowler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 SG - Jay Webb (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - James Conley (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - George Wareham (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Robert Wilson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:34Western KentuckyEdward Holm misses short on a shot in the lane53-47
11:33Illinois StateKirk Fowler gets the rebound53-47
11:17Illinois StateKirk Fowler hits a jumpshot from the free throw line53-49
10:51Western KentuckyGeorge Wareham is called for the reach on Christopher Ismail - foul #1 on George Wareham, team foul #1053-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gerardo Leon (PG), Thomas Whitley (SG), Robert Plunkett (SF), Alan Henry (C)
Clayton Williams, Russell Iglesias, Russell Brown, Edward Holm
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clements (PG), Johnie Maher (SF), Fred Jones (PF), Arthur Bartlett (C)
Kirk Fowler, James Conley, George Wareham, Robert Wilson
 
10:51Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail makes the 1st free throw54-49
10:51Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail makes the 2nd free throw55-49
10:33Illinois StateFred Jones loses the dribble to Alan Henry55-49
10:31Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett is fouled in the backcourt by Johnie Maher - foul #3 on Johnie Maher, team foul #1155-49
SubsWestern Kentucky
John Gillman (PF)
Christopher Ismail
 
SubsIllinois State 
10:31Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett makes the 1st free throw56-49
10:31Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett makes the 2nd free throw57-49
10:16Illinois StateFred Jones hits a turnaround from the right block57-51
09:57Western KentuckyJohn Gillman makes the wide open turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Gerardo Leon59-51
09:38Illinois StateJay Webb comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing59-51
09:37Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett snags the defensive board59-51
09:33Western KentuckyThomas Whitley's pass is intercepted by Jay Webb in the backcourt59-51
09:20Illinois StateMichael Clements loses the dribble to John Gillman59-51
09:04Western KentuckyJohn Gillman makes the wide open jump hook from the baseline set up by Robert Plunkett61-51
08:53Illinois StateArthur Bartlett blows the dunk but he's hacked by Alan Henry - foul #3 on Alan Henry, team foul #461-51
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), Norman Christy (SF), Willie Marriott (C)
Gerardo Leon, Robert Plunkett, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
George Wareham (PF)
Fred Jones
 
08:53Illinois StateArthur Bartlett misses the 1st free throw61-51
08:53Illinois StateArthur Bartlett makes the 2nd free throw61-52
08:48Western KentuckyNorman Christy throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt61-52
SubsWestern Kentucky 
SubsIllinois State
Earl Shaw (C)
Arthur Bartlett
 
08:36Illinois StateJay Webb hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away61-52
08:35Western KentuckyJohn Gillman snags the defensive board61-52
08:18Western KentuckyThomas Whitley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds61-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG), Russell Brown (SF), Christopher Ismail (PF)
Thomas Whitley, Norman Christy, John Gillman
 
SubsIllinois State
James Conley (SG)
Jay Webb
 
07:50Illinois StateThe pull-up jumper by Johnie Maher is blocked by Willie Marriott61-52
07:49Western KentuckyClayton Williams grabs the board61-52
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Russell Iglesias (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Russell Brown (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Ismail (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Willie Marriott (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Michael Clements (fairly fresh)
 SG - James Conley (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 SF - Johnie Maher (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 PF - George Wareham (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Earl Shaw (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:37Western KentuckyEarl Shaw is called for the reach on Christopher Ismail - foul #2 on Earl Shaw, team foul #1261-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
Robert Plunkett (SF), Alan Henry (C)
Russell Iglesias, Willie Marriott
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Seymour (PG), Waldo Heller (SG), Kirk Fowler (PF)
Michael Clements, James Conley, George Wareham
 
07:37Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail makes the 1st free throw62-52
07:37Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail misses the 2nd free throw62-52
07:37Illinois StateKirk Fowler snags the defensive board62-52
07:30Illinois StateKirk Fowler comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Christopher Ismail - foul #3 on Christopher Ismail, team foul #562-52
SubsWestern Kentucky
Gerardo Leon (PG), Edward Holm (PF)
Clayton Williams, Christopher Ismail
 
SubsIllinois State 
07:30Illinois StateKirk Fowler misses the 1st free throw62-52
07:30Illinois StateKirk Fowler makes the 2nd free throw62-53
07:12Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett dunks the ball64-53
06:59Illinois StateThomas Seymour hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner64-53
06:58Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Alan Henry64-53
06:45Western KentuckyWaldo Heller steps in front of the Robert Plunkett pass64-53
06:18Illinois StateEarl Shaw misses the lay-in64-53
06:16Western KentuckyAlan Henry snags the defensive board64-53
06:11Western KentuckyKirk Fowler steals the ball from Robert Plunkett64-53
05:48Illinois StateThomas Seymour scores on a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Waldo Heller64-56
05:43Western KentuckyGerardo Leon double dribbles64-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG), Thomas Whitley (SG), Norman Christy (SF), John Gillman (PF), Willie Marriott (C)
Gerardo Leon, Russell Brown, Robert Plunkett, Edward Holm, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
James Conley (SG), Fred Jones (SF), Robert Wilson (PF), Arthur Bartlett (C)
Waldo Heller, Johnie Maher, Kirk Fowler, Earl Shaw
 
05:30Illinois StateRobert Wilson is called for traveling64-56
05:07Western KentuckyClayton Williams misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing64-56
05:06Illinois StateRobert Wilson grabs the defensive rebound64-56
04:51Illinois StateClayton Williams steals the ball from James Conley64-56
04:49Western KentuckyThomas Whitley is fouled in the backcourt by James Conley - foul #1 on James Conley, team foul #1364-56
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), Christopher Ismail (PF)
Clayton Williams, Willie Marriott
 
SubsIllinois State
Waldo Heller (SG)
James Conley
 
04:49Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 1st free throw65-56
04:49Western KentuckyThomas Whitley makes the 2nd free throw66-56
04:36Illinois StateJohn Gillman blocks the jumper by Fred Jones66-56
04:35Illinois StateRobert Wilson tips it in66-58
04:14Western KentuckyThomas Whitley misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing66-58
04:12Western KentuckyChristopher Ismail tips it in68-58
03:48Illinois StateThomas Seymour steps out of bounds on the baseline68-58
SubsWestern Kentucky
Clayton Williams (PG), Robert Plunkett (SF), Alan Henry (C)
Thomas Whitley, Norman Christy, Christopher Ismail
 
SubsIllinois State
James Conley (SF), George Wareham (PF)
Fred Jones, Robert Wilson
 
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
LineupWestern Kentucky
 PG - Clayton Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Russell Iglesias (fresh) 3 pts.
 SF - Robert Plunkett (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - John Gillman (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Alan Henry (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Thomas Seymour (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Waldo Heller (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - James Conley (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - George Wareham (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Arthur Bartlett (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 4 blk.
 
03:28Western KentuckyClayton Williams is fouled on the floor by Arthur Bartlett - foul #1 on Arthur Bartlett, team foul #1468-58
SubsWestern Kentucky
Edward Holm (PF)
John Gillman
 
SubsIllinois State
Michael Clements (PG)
Thomas Seymour
 
03:28Western KentuckyClayton Williams makes the 1st free throw69-58
03:28Western KentuckyClayton Williams makes the 2nd free throw70-58
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
03:13Illinois StateAlan Henry steps in front of the Michael Clements pass70-58
02:52Western KentuckyAlan Henry misses badly on the uncontested driving attempt from the baseline70-58
02:51Western KentuckyRobert Plunkett tips it back up and in72-58
02:35Illinois StateMichael Clements connects on the 3 pointer from straight away72-61
02:35Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)72-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Thomas Whitley (SG), Christopher Ismail (PF)
Russell Iglesias, Edward Holm
 
SubsIllinois State
Thomas Seymour (PG), Johnie Maher (SF), Kirk Fowler (C)
Michael Clements, James Conley, Arthur Bartlett
 
02:14Western KentuckyAlan Henry hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Clayton Williams75-61
02:08Illinois StateGeorge Wareham is whistled for traveling75-61
SubsWestern Kentucky
Russell Iglesias (PG), Gerardo Leon (SG), Russell Brown (SF), John Gillman (PF), Edward Holm (C)
Clayton Williams, Thomas Whitley, Robert Plunkett, Christopher Ismail, Alan Henry
 
SubsIllinois State
Jay Webb (PG), Michael Clements (SG), Fred Jones (SF), Robert Wilson (C)
Thomas Seymour, Waldo Heller, Johnie Maher, George Wareham
 
01:47Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from John Gillman77-61
01:34Illinois StateRobert Wilson misses the dunk77-61
01:32Illinois StateKirk Fowler grabs the offensive rebound77-61
01:26Illinois StateEdward Holm is called for the reach on Fred Jones - foul #1 on Edward Holm, team foul #677-61
01:20Illinois StateRobert Wilson scores on a shot in the paint and he's hacked by John Gillman - foul #2 on John Gillman, team foul #777-63
01:20Illinois StateRobert Wilson misses the free throw77-63
01:20Western KentuckyJohn Gillman gets the rebound77-63
01:16Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias is fouled in the backcourt by Fred Jones - foul #3 on Fred Jones, team foul #1577-63
01:16Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias makes the 1st free throw78-63
01:16Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias makes the 2nd free throw79-63
01:03Illinois StateRobert Wilson's fadeaway is rejected by Russell Brown79-63
01:01Illinois StateRobert Wilson tips it back up and in79-65
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:40Western KentuckyThe jump hook by Edward Holm is blocked by Kirk Fowler79-65
00:39Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias snags the offensive board79-65
00:16Western KentuckyRussell Brown can't connect on a shot from the left wing79-65
00:15Illinois StateFred Jones grabs the board79-65
Game PlanWestern KentuckyWestern Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
00:10Illinois StateEdward Holm swats the layup by Michael Clements79-65
00:09Illinois StateRobert Wilson tips it but misses79-65
00:07Western KentuckyThe rebound goes to Gerardo Leon79-65
00:00Western KentuckyRussell Iglesias runs out the clock79-65