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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Rupp
Northern Illinois University Sim AI
Ball State Sim AI
Final -
 5/6/2026
71
  1 2 F
Northern Illinois University 34 37 71
Ball State 30 51 81
81
Northern Illinois University (9-6, 3-2)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cClifford Hughes 29 6-16 1-3 1-3 3 5 0 2 0 1 1 14
pfJoshua Ervin 26 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 6 2 1 1 3 1 2
sfJason Harrington 24 2-6 1-4 0-0 2 5 1 0 0 1 4 5
sgJohn Morrison 27 2-9 1-5 2-2 2 2 2 2 1 0 4 7
pgJoseph Beall 26 4-10 2-5 0-2 1 2 3 2 2 0 0 10
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Melton 17 2-5 0-1 2-3 3 8 0 2 0 1 1 6
sfLarry Toland 14 2-6 0-2 3-3 4 6 0 1 0 0 2 7
pgBrian Barton 14 4-7 2-5 0-0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 10
pgShane Singer 13 2-4 1-3 2-2 0 2 3 1 1 0 1 7
pfAlan Leonard 8 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
sgHenry Roberts 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Totals 200 26-66 9-30 10-15 17 39 12 12 5 6 15 71
Percentages   .394 .300 .667                

Ball State (10-5, 3-2)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChris Morgan 21 4-9 2-4 1-2 1 6 0 1 0 1 0 11
pfSean Sherrod 25 6-10 1-2 5-6 4 9 2 1 0 0 1 18
sfRobert Holsey 21 3-5 2-3 0-0 0 4 3 2 0 0 2 8
sgHarold Prior 25 0-4 0-2 2-2 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 2
pgMichael Cooper 25 2-7 2-5 0-0 1 2 4 2 1 0 3 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLoren Johnson 20 2-7 0-0 1-1 4 9 1 0 0 1 2 5
pfJeffrey Adams 18 3-6 0-0 1-3 3 6 2 2 2 2 0 7
sfJess Bangs 17 2-5 1-2 3-3 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 8
pgJimmy Kilroy 16 5-7 2-2 2-4 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 14
pgCharles Schultz 10 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 2
sgJeffrey Hansen 2 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 28-62 10-21 15-21 16 41 18 12 5 4 13 81
Percentages   .452 .476 .714                

NIU
34
14-30
4-13
2-5
5
21
6
8
3
3
6
12
12
4
10
13
37
12-36
5-17
8-10
12
18
6
4
2
3
9
12
4
8
2
20
71
26-66
9-30
10-15
17
39
12
12
5
6
15
24
16
12
12
33
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
BSU
30
10-32
5-13
5-7
7
19
7
7
4
1
7
8
3
5
5
11
51
18-30
5-8
10-14
9
22
11
5
1
3
6
16
6
15
2
25
81
28-62
10-21
15-21
16
41
18
12
5
4
13
24
9
20
7
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Sean Sherrod Ball State
18 Points, 9 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh)
 SG - John Morrison (fresh)
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh)
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh)
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh)
 SG - Harold Prior (fresh)
 SF - Robert Holsey (fresh)
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fresh)
 C - Chris Morgan (fresh)
 
20:00Ball StateSean Sherrod wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:44Ball StateChris Morgan buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Sean Sherrod0-3
19:21Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing0-3
19:20Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin snags the offensive board0-3
19:12Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing0-3
19:10Ball StateChris Morgan pulls down the rebound0-3
19:06Ball StateMichael Cooper can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing0-3
19:05Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin grabs the board0-3
19:01Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison hits a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Joseph Beall2-3
18:42Ball StateRobert Holsey double dribbles2-3
18:26Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes scores on a 3 from straight away5-3
18:07Ball StateJoseph Beall takes the ball from Michael Cooper5-3
18:04Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington lays it in on a nice dish by Joseph Beall7-3
17:49Ball StateChris Morgan can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line7-3
17:47Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Joshua Ervin7-3
17:41Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing7-3
17:39Ball StateRobert Holsey grabs the board7-3
17:28Ball StateMichael Cooper hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side7-3
17:26Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington gets the rebound7-3
17:07Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes makes the jumper from the right block on a nice dish by John Morrison9-3
16:50Ball StateJason Harrington is called for the reach on Michael Cooper - foul #1 on Jason Harrington, team foul #19-3
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG), Jimmy Kilroy (SG), Jeffrey Adams (SF), Loren Johnson (PF), Jess Bangs (C)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Robert Holsey, Sean Sherrod, Chris Morgan
 
16:37Ball StateJimmy Kilroy double dribbles9-3
16:29Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes is called for traveling9-3
16:20Ball StateThe jumper by Jeffrey Adams is denied by Joshua Ervin9-3
16:18Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Clifford Hughes9-3
16:14Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line9-3
16:13Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall tips it back up and in11-3
15:49Ball StateLoren Johnson misses badly on a driving attempt in the paint11-3
15:48Ball StateJess Bangs grabs the offensive rebound11-3
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 5 pts.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Charles Schultz (fresh)
 SG - Jimmy Kilroy (fresh)
 SF - Jeffrey Adams (fresh)
 PF - Loren Johnson (fresh)
 C - Jess Bangs (fresh)
 
15:26Ball StateJimmy Kilroy clanks a shot from the left wing11-3
15:24Ball StateLoren Johnson tips it but misses11-3
15:23Ball StateJeffrey Adams gets the offensive rebound11-3
15:07Ball StateJimmy Kilroy scores on a floater from the right wing on a great pass from Charles Schultz11-5
14:47Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes hits the finger roll and the foul's on Loren Johnson - foul #1 on Loren Johnson, team foul #113-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Larry Toland (SF), James Melton (PF)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Jason Harrington, Joshua Ervin
 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG), Harold Prior (SG), Robert Holsey (SF), Sean Sherrod (PF), Chris Morgan (C)
Charles Schultz, Jimmy Kilroy, Jeffrey Adams, Loren Johnson, Jess Bangs
 
14:47Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes makes the free throw14-5
14:25Ball StateRobert Holsey connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Michael Cooper14-8
14:05Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland is fouled on the floor by Robert Holsey - foul #1 on Robert Holsey, team foul #214-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alan Leonard (C)
Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State 
13:51Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side14-8
13:49Ball StateThe rebound goes to Robert Holsey14-8
13:46Ball StateShane Singer picks off the pass by Michael Cooper in the backcourt14-8
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer hits a jumpshot from the free throw line16-8
13:07Ball StateChris Morgan comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing16-8
13:05Ball StateMichael Cooper snags the offensive board16-8
12:50Ball StateSean Sherrod can't finish the layup16-8
12:48Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland gets the rebound16-8
12:43Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland scores on a floater from the left block and he's hacked by Robert Holsey - foul #2 on Robert Holsey, team foul #318-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), John Morrison (SG), Joshua Ervin (PF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Shane Singer, James Melton, Alan Leonard
 
SubsBall State
Jeffrey Adams (SF), Loren Johnson (C)
Robert Holsey, Chris Morgan
 
12:43Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland makes the free throw19-8
12:36Ball StateSean Sherrod connects on the floater near the basket19-10
12:15Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall throws a bad pass out of bounds19-10
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Harrington (SF)
Larry Toland
 
SubsBall State 
11:57Ball StateJoshua Ervin denies the turnaround by Jeffrey Adams19-10
11:56Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin gets the rebound19-10
11:51Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner19-10
11:50Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes tips it home21-10
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Harold Prior (fresh)
 SF - Jeffrey Adams (fresh)
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Loren Johnson (fresh)
 
11:32Ball StateLoren Johnson blows the layup21-10
11:30Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Joseph Beall21-10
11:25Northern Illinois UniversityHarold Prior is called for the reach on John Morrison - foul #1 on Harold Prior, team foul #421-10
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG), Jimmy Kilroy (SG), Jess Bangs (C)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Sean Sherrod
 
11:06Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes steps out of bounds on the sideline21-10
10:44Ball StateCharles Schultz is fouled on the floor by John Morrison - foul #1 on John Morrison, team foul #221-10
SubsNorthern Illinois University
James Melton (PF)
Joshua Ervin
 
SubsBall State
Chris Morgan (C)
Charles Schultz
 
10:21Ball StateChris Morgan misses badly on a floater from the right side21-10
10:19Ball StateJimmy Kilroy can't tip it in21-10
10:18Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton grabs the defensive rebound21-10
09:59Northern Illinois UniversityThe short jumper by James Melton is denied by Jeffrey Adams21-10
09:57Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes grabs the offensive board21-10
09:40Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes misses the dunk attempt21-10
09:38Ball StateLoren Johnson gets the rebound21-10
09:21Ball StateJeffrey Adams buries a jumper in the lane and the foul's on Jason Harrington - foul #2 on Jason Harrington, team foul #321-12
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Larry Toland (SF), Joshua Ervin (PF)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Jason Harrington, Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG), Harold Prior (SG), Sean Sherrod (PF)
Jimmy Kilroy, Loren Johnson, Chris Morgan
 
09:21Ball StateJeffrey Adams misses the free throw21-12
09:21Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton pulls down the rebound21-12
09:13Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing21-12
09:11Ball StateJeffrey Adams snags the defensive board21-12
08:58Ball StateJess Bangs can't connect on a floater from the left wing21-12
08:56Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton grabs the defensive rebound21-12
08:45Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner21-12
08:44Ball StateJess Bangs snags the defensive board21-12
08:39Ball StateJeffrey Adams's layup is rejected by James Melton21-12
08:38Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton pulls down the rebound21-12
08:24Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing21-12
08:22Ball StateThe rebound goes to Jeffrey Adams21-12
08:01Ball StateJoshua Ervin takes the ball from Jeffrey Adams21-12
07:56Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Brian Barton24-12
07:39Ball StateJess Bangs connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Harold Prior24-15
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Barton (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Shane Singer (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Larry Toland (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - James Melton (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Harold Prior (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jeffrey Adams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Jess Bangs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:26Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland's pass is intercepted by Jeffrey Adams24-15
07:23Ball StateSean Sherrod hits the finger roll set up by Jeffrey Adams24-17
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Cooper steps in front of the Brian Barton pass in the backcourt24-17
06:58Ball StateMichael Cooper can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner24-17
06:57Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton snags the defensive board24-17
06:53Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing24-17
06:51Ball StateThe rebound goes to Sean Sherrod24-17
06:26Ball StateJess Bangs hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away24-17
06:25Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Larry Toland24-17
06:09Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton travels with the ball24-17
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), John Morrison (SG), Henry Roberts (SF), Alan Leonard (PF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Shane Singer, Larry Toland, Joshua Ervin, James Melton
 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG), Jimmy Kilroy (SG), Jeffrey Hansen (SF), Loren Johnson (PF), Chris Morgan (C)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Jeffrey Adams, Sean Sherrod, Jess Bangs
 
05:55Ball StateJeffrey Hansen can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away24-17
05:54Ball StateJeffrey Hansen grabs the offensive rebound24-17
05:41Ball StateChris Morgan misses the turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Clifford Hughes - foul #1 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #424-17
05:41Ball StateChris Morgan misses the 1st free throw24-17
05:41Ball StateChris Morgan makes the 2nd free throw24-18
05:24Northern Illinois UniversityCharles Schultz steals the ball from Joseph Beall24-18
05:04Ball StateJimmy Kilroy is called for traveling24-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG), Harold Prior (SG), Sean Sherrod (PF)
Charles Schultz, Jimmy Kilroy, Loren Johnson
 
04:40Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes buries a shot from the free throw line26-18
04:18Ball StateChris Morgan misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing26-18
04:16Ball StateSean Sherrod grabs the offensive board26-18
04:01Ball StateSean Sherrod can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Henry Roberts - foul #1 on Henry Roberts, team foul #526-18
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Larry Toland (SF), Joshua Ervin (PF)
Henry Roberts, Alan Leonard
 
SubsBall State
Jess Bangs (SF)
Jeffrey Hansen
 
04:01Ball StateSean Sherrod makes the 1st free throw26-19
04:01Ball StateSean Sherrod makes the 2nd free throw26-20
03:48Northern Illinois UniversityJess Bangs steals the ball from John Morrison26-20
03:22Ball StateHarold Prior comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away26-20
03:21Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin grabs the defensive rebound26-20
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Toland (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Harold Prior (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Jess Bangs (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Chris Morgan (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:15Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes clanks a turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Jess Bangs - foul #1 on Jess Bangs, team foul #526-20
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Harrington (SF)
Larry Toland
 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG), Jimmy Kilroy (SG), Robert Holsey (SF), Loren Johnson (PF)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Sean Sherrod, Chris Morgan
 
03:15Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes misses the 1st free throw26-20
03:15Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes misses the 2nd free throw26-20
03:15Ball StateLoren Johnson snags the defensive board26-20
02:54Ball StateJess Bangs comes up short on the jumper from the left wing26-20
02:53Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington pulls down the rebound26-20
02:47Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes blows the layup26-20
02:46Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington pulls down the offensive rebound26-20
02:27Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner26-20
02:26Ball StateCharles Schultz grabs the board26-20
02:00Ball StateRobert Holsey scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Jimmy Kilroy26-23
01:32Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Joshua Ervin29-23
01:23Ball StateJimmy Kilroy hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by John Morrison - foul #2 on John Morrison, team foul #629-23
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), James Melton (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State
Harold Prior (SG), Sean Sherrod (PF), Chris Morgan (C)
Charles Schultz, Loren Johnson, Jess Bangs
 
01:23Ball StateJimmy Kilroy makes the 1st free throw29-24
01:23Ball StateJimmy Kilroy makes the 2nd free throw29-25
01:10Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton scores on a fadeaway from the right side31-25
00:59Ball StateRobert Holsey misses short on a 3 from the right wing31-25
00:58Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer snags the defensive board31-25
00:53Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Shane Singer34-25
00:47Ball StateHarold Prior is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Harold Prior, team foul #634-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Alan Leonard (C)
Joshua Ervin
 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG)
Jimmy Kilroy
 
00:27Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton misses long on a 3 from straight away34-25
00:25Ball StateRobert Holsey snags the defensive board34-25
00:19Ball StateMichael Cooper knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Robert Holsey34-28
00:05Northern Illinois UniversityMichael Cooper is called for the reach on James Melton - foul #1 on Michael Cooper, team foul #734-28
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Larry Toland (SF), Clifford Hughes (C)
Jason Harrington, Alan Leonard
 
SubsBall State
Jeffrey Adams (SF), Loren Johnson (C)
Robert Holsey, Chris Morgan
 
00:05Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton misses the 1st free throw34-28
00:05Ball StateSean Sherrod snags the defensive board34-28
00:01Ball StateLoren Johnson lays it in34-30
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland clanks a fullcourt shot34-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Harold Prior (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Holsey (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Chris Morgan (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington inbounds the ball34-30
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:51Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin hits a floater from the right side36-30
19:28Ball StateRobert Holsey drills a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Michael Cooper36-32
19:11Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin steps out of bounds on the sideline36-32
18:51Ball StateThe jump hook by Chris Morgan is blocked by Joshua Ervin36-32
18:49Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes snags the defensive board36-32
18:44Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner36-32
18:42Ball StateRobert Holsey grabs the defensive rebound36-32
18:19Ball StateSean Sherrod connects on the fadeaway from the baseline set up by Harold Prior36-34
18:05Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Joshua Ervin39-34
17:56Ball StateSean Sherrod makes the floater in the lane set up by Michael Cooper39-36
17:51Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses badly on a shot from the left block39-36
17:49Ball StateChris Morgan pulls down the rebound39-36
17:32Ball StateJohn Morrison picks off the pass by Chris Morgan39-36
17:28Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison can't finish the layup39-36
17:27Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes tips it but misses39-36
17:25Ball StateMichael Cooper grabs the defensive rebound39-36
17:06Ball StateRobert Holsey is whistled for a carry39-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Larry Toland (SF), James Melton (PF)
Jason Harrington, Joshua Ervin
 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG), Jimmy Kilroy (SG), Jeffrey Adams (SF), Loren Johnson (PF), Jess Bangs (C)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Robert Holsey, Sean Sherrod, Chris Morgan
 
16:50Northern Illinois UniversityThe jump hook by Clifford Hughes is blocked by Loren Johnson39-36
16:48Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland snags the offensive board39-36
16:31Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison is called for a backcourt violation39-36
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison
 
SubsBall State 
16:11Ball StateJimmy Kilroy makes the 3 from the right corner set up by Charles Schultz39-39
15:51Northern Illinois UniversityJeffrey Adams knocks away the 3 by Clifford Hughes39-39
15:50Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton hits the follow up shot41-39
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Barton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Shane Singer (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Toland (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - James Melton (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Charles Schultz (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Jimmy Kilroy (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Jeffrey Adams (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Loren Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Jess Bangs (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
15:46Ball StateJimmy Kilroy misses the turnaround from close range but he's fouled by James Melton - foul #1 on James Melton, team foul #141-39
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Harrington (SF), Joshua Ervin (PF)
Larry Toland, Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State
Harold Prior (SG), Robert Holsey (SF), Sean Sherrod (PF)
Charles Schultz, Jeffrey Adams, Jess Bangs
 
15:46Ball StateJimmy Kilroy misses the 1st free throw41-39
15:46Ball StateJimmy Kilroy misses the 2nd free throw41-39
15:46Ball StateLoren Johnson snags the offensive board41-39
15:36Ball StateJimmy Kilroy drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner41-42
15:24Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing41-42
15:23Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton tips it back up and in43-42
15:10Ball StateSean Sherrod comes up short on the shot from close range43-42
15:09Ball StateSean Sherrod tips it in43-44
14:49Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Harold Prior - foul #3 on Harold Prior, team foul #143-44
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, James Melton
 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG), Chris Morgan (C)
Jimmy Kilroy, Loren Johnson
 
14:49Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer makes the 1st free throw44-44
14:49Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer makes the 2nd free throw45-44
14:32Ball StateClifford Hughes denies the turnaround by Harold Prior45-44
14:30Ball StateSean Sherrod grabs the offensive rebound45-44
14:17Ball StateMichael Cooper makes the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Harold Prior45-47
13:58Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner45-47
13:56Ball StateChris Morgan snags the defensive board45-47
13:33Ball StateHarold Prior can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by John Morrison - foul #3 on John Morrison, team foul #245-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), James Melton (PF)
Shane Singer, Joshua Ervin
 
SubsBall State
Jeffrey Adams (SF), Loren Johnson (PF)
Robert Holsey, Sean Sherrod
 
13:33Ball StateHarold Prior makes the 1st free throw45-48
13:33Ball StateHarold Prior makes the 2nd free throw45-49
13:16Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington comes up short on the jumper from the right wing45-49
13:15Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison tips it but misses45-49
13:13Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton can't tip it in45-49
13:12Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington grabs the offensive rebound45-49
12:58Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane45-49
12:57Ball StateChris Morgan grabs the board45-49
12:53Ball StateHarold Prior misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing45-49
12:52Ball StateChris Morgan hits the follow up shot45-51
12:33Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes buries a shot near the basket on a great pass from Joseph Beall47-51
12:18Ball StateJeffrey Adams drills a jumper from the baseline set up by Michael Cooper47-53
12:11Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner47-53
12:09Ball StateLoren Johnson grabs the board47-53
11:55Ball StateHarold Prior misses the pull-up jumper from the left side47-53
11:54Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington snags the defensive board47-53
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - John Morrison (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 PF - James Melton (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Harold Prior (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Jeffrey Adams (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Loren Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Chris Morgan (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:48Northern Illinois UniversityJeffrey Adams picks off the pass by James Melton47-53
11:32Ball StateJeffrey Adams knocks in the turnaround from the baseline47-55
11:12Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing47-55
11:10Ball StateLoren Johnson grabs the board47-55
10:45Ball StateMichael Cooper misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing47-55
10:44Ball StateLoren Johnson tips it but misses47-55
10:42Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton gets the rebound47-55
10:24Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Jason Harrington50-55
10:17Ball StateLoren Johnson banks in the layup and he's hacked by Jason Harrington - foul #3 on Jason Harrington, team foul #350-57
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), Larry Toland (SF), Joshua Ervin (PF), Alan Leonard (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Jason Harrington, James Melton, Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State
Jimmy Kilroy (PG), Jess Bangs (SG), Robert Holsey (SF), Sean Sherrod (PF)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Jeffrey Adams, Chris Morgan
 
10:17Ball StateLoren Johnson makes the free throw50-58
09:59Northern Illinois UniversityAlan Leonard misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing50-58
09:57Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland grabs the offensive rebound50-58
09:30Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing50-58
09:28Ball StateSean Sherrod snags the defensive board50-58
09:11Ball StateSean Sherrod misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing50-58
09:10Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer pulls down the rebound50-58
09:03Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Sean Sherrod - foul #1 on Sean Sherrod, team foul #250-58
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG)
Shane Singer
 
SubsBall State
Jeffrey Adams (C)
Loren Johnson
 
09:03Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland makes the 1st free throw51-58
09:03Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland makes the 2nd free throw52-58
08:38Ball StateJoseph Beall steals the ball from Sean Sherrod52-58
08:34Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall lays it up and in54-58
08:20Ball StateSean Sherrod connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Robert Holsey54-61
08:13Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton is hacked by Jimmy Kilroy - foul #1 on Jimmy Kilroy, team foul #354-61
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG), Clifford Hughes (C)
Brian Barton, Alan Leonard
 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG)
Jess Bangs
 
07:57Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner54-61
07:55Ball StateJeffrey Adams gets the rebound54-61
07:35Ball StateRobert Holsey misses the easy layup54-61
07:34Ball StateSean Sherrod snags the offensive board54-61
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Larry Toland (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Jimmy Kilroy (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Holsey (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb.
 C - Jeffrey Adams (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl.
 
07:19Ball StateSean Sherrod clanks a fadeaway in the paint54-61
07:17Northern Illinois UniversityJoshua Ervin pulls down the rebound54-61
07:11Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint54-61
07:10Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland grabs the offensive board54-61
06:59Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner54-61
06:57Ball StateSean Sherrod grabs the defensive rebound54-61
06:41Ball StateSean Sherrod misses short on a fadeaway in the paint but he's hacked by Larry Toland - foul #1 on Larry Toland, team foul #454-61
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Jason Harrington (SF), James Melton (PF)
Larry Toland, Joshua Ervin
 
SubsBall State
Harold Prior (SG), Jess Bangs (SF), Loren Johnson (C)
Jimmy Kilroy, Robert Holsey, Jeffrey Adams
 
06:41Ball StateSean Sherrod makes the 1st free throw54-62
06:41Ball StateSean Sherrod makes the 2nd free throw54-63
06:25Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by John Morrison57-63
06:08Ball StateJess Bangs is fouled on the floor by John Morrison - foul #4 on John Morrison, team foul #557-63
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG)
Joseph Beall
 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG), Chris Morgan (C)
Michael Cooper, Sean Sherrod
 
05:50Ball StateThe jump hook by Loren Johnson is blocked by Jason Harrington57-63
05:48Ball StateLoren Johnson snags the offensive board57-63
05:38Ball StateJess Bangs knocks in the shot from the right side on a great pass from Loren Johnson and the foul's on Jason Harrington - foul #4 on Jason Harrington, team foul #657-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Shane Singer (SG)
John Morrison
 
SubsBall State 
05:38Ball StateJess Bangs makes the free throw57-66
05:17Northern Illinois UniversityClifford Hughes's floater is tipped away by Chris Morgan57-66
05:16Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton tips it in59-66
05:02Ball StateCharles Schultz drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side59-68
04:45Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Loren Johnson - foul #2 on Loren Johnson, team foul #459-68
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Joseph Beall (PG), Joshua Ervin (PF)
Shane Singer, Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State
Michael Cooper (PG), Robert Holsey (SF), Jeffrey Adams (PF)
Charles Schultz, Loren Johnson, Chris Morgan
 
04:45Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton makes the 1st free throw60-68
04:45Northern Illinois UniversityJames Melton makes the 2nd free throw61-68
04:28Ball StateJess Bangs is whistled for traveling61-68
SubsNorthern Illinois University
John Morrison (SG), Alan Leonard (C)
Brian Barton, James Melton
 
SubsBall State 
04:08Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses long on a shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Michael Cooper - foul #2 on Michael Cooper, team foul #561-68
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Jimmy Kilroy (SG), Sean Sherrod (PF)
Harold Prior, Jess Bangs
 
04:08Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison makes the 1st free throw62-68
04:08Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison makes the 2nd free throw63-68
03:51Ball StateMichael Cooper misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing63-68
03:50Ball StateJeffrey Adams gets the offensive rebound63-68
03:45Ball StateJeffrey Adams travels with the ball63-68
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Clifford Hughes (C)
Alan Leonard
 
SubsBall State
Loren Johnson (C)
Jeffrey Adams
 
03:25Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing63-68
03:24Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison snags the offensive board63-68
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Joseph Beall (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - John Morrison (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf.
 SF - Jason Harrington (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk.
 C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Jimmy Kilroy (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Holsey (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Sean Sherrod (fresh) 17 pts. 8 reb.
 C - Loren Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb.
 
03:08Northern Illinois UniversityJason Harrington hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner63-68
03:06Ball StateLoren Johnson grabs the board63-68
03:02Ball StateJimmy Kilroy makes the jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Sean Sherrod63-70
02:55Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Michael Cooper - foul #3 on Michael Cooper, team foul #663-70
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Larry Toland (SF)
Jason Harrington
 
SubsBall State
Harold Prior (SG), Chris Morgan (C)
Jimmy Kilroy, Loren Johnson
 
02:55Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses the 1st free throw63-70
02:55Northern Illinois UniversityJoseph Beall misses the 2nd free throw63-70
02:55Ball StateChris Morgan gets the rebound63-70
02:38Ball StateChris Morgan scores on a 3 from the left wing63-73
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
02:23Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Morrison misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing63-73
02:21Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland hits the follow up shot65-73
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
01:57Ball StateChris Morgan hits the finger roll on a great pass from Robert Holsey65-75
01:47Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Toland clanks a jumper from the left side65-75
01:46Ball StateSean Sherrod gets the rebound65-75
01:26Ball StateSean Sherrod is hacked by Joshua Ervin - foul #1 on Joshua Ervin, team foul #765-75
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Barton (PG), Shane Singer (SG), James Melton (PF), Alan Leonard (C)
Joseph Beall, John Morrison, Joshua Ervin, Clifford Hughes
 
SubsBall State
Jimmy Kilroy (PG), Jess Bangs (SG), Jeffrey Adams (SF), Loren Johnson (C)
Michael Cooper, Harold Prior, Robert Holsey, Chris Morgan
 
01:26Ball StateSean Sherrod makes the 1st free throw65-76
01:26Ball StateSean Sherrod misses the 2nd free throw65-76
01:26Ball StateThe offensive rebound goes to Jeffrey Adams65-76
01:11Ball StateJimmy Kilroy knocks in the floater from the right wing set up by Jeffrey Adams65-78
01:00Northern Illinois UniversityAlan Leonard connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Shane Singer68-78
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:59Ball StateJess Bangs is fouled in the backcourt by Shane Singer - foul #1 on Shane Singer, team foul #868-78
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Charles Schultz (PG)
Sean Sherrod
 
00:59Ball StateJess Bangs makes the 1st free throw68-79
00:59Ball StateJess Bangs makes the 2nd free throw68-80
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:52Northern Illinois UniversityShane Singer throws a bad pass out of bounds68-80
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
00:31Ball StateJeffrey Adams misses short on a runner in the paint but he's hacked by Larry Toland - foul #2 on Larry Toland, team foul #968-80
00:31Ball StateJeffrey Adams makes the 1st free throw68-81
00:31Ball StateJeffrey Adams misses the 2nd free throw68-81
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityAlan Leonard grabs the board68-81
00:25Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Barton hits a 3 from the left corner set up by Shane Singer71-81
00:00Ball StateCharles Schultz runs out the clock71-81