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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Phelan
Michigan State Sim AI
Illinois Sim AI
Final -
 6/19/2026
68
  1 2 F
Michigan State 33 35 68
Illinois 29 41 70
70
Michigan State (20-9, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Dietrick 21 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 7 0 2 0 2 0 4
pfPeter Vezina 20 4-9 0-0 1-2 2 7 0 1 2 2 2 9
sfChristopher Brannum 24 2-7 1-3 0-0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3 5
sgMatthew Burris 20 2-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 2 3 0 0 4 5
pgDavid Brennan 25 6-12 1-5 2-6 2 7 2 3 3 0 1 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfJames Hamby 16 5-8 1-3 3-4 0 4 1 1 0 0 4 14
pfMarvin Snow 15 3-5 1-1 0-0 2 2 0 1 0 0 2 7
pgDavid Miller 15 0-2 0-2 3-4 1 1 2 2 1 0 2 3
cAndre Palacio 12 1-3 1-1 0-0 1 3 0 2 1 1 1 3
sfCarl Burgett 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0
pgDon Caruthers 11 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 3
pgWalter Nagata 10 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 4 0 2 0 4 0
Totals 200 26-57 6-19 10-18 11 35 16 17 10 6 26 68
Percentages   .456 .316 .556                

Illinois (19-11, 12-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cLandon Baldwin 21 1-3 0-0 2-3 4 8 0 0 1 0 3 4
pfJohn Thompson 23 5-9 1-3 4-5 4 8 0 4 0 1 1 15
sfKun Xang 21 3-8 0-2 3-4 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 9
sgDavid Stewart 24 2-6 1-3 2-3 2 4 4 3 0 0 1 7
pgLeroy Witherell 27 4-9 2-4 1-4 0 4 3 2 3 0 1 11
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfRobert Acuna 16 3-6 2-4 0-0 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 8
sgElvin Mills 16 0-3 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
sfLarry Singh 15 2-7 0-4 2-2 2 3 2 4 0 0 2 6
cOscar Pierce 13 2-3 0-0 0-1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 4
cJosiah Alexander 13 1-2 0-0 1-2 1 2 0 0 1 0 3 3
sfHerbert Petri 6 0-1 0-1 1-2 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1
pfAdam Maxwell 5 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2
Totals 200 24-59 6-22 16-26 18 41 14 16 7 3 15 70
Percentages   .407 .273 .615                

MSU
33
14-38
4-14
1-3
8
23
6
9
6
2
10
18
11
9
9
12
35
12-19
2-5
9-15
3
12
10
8
4
4
16
18
7
3
9
18
68
26-57
6-19
10-18
11
35
16
17
10
6
26
36
18
12
18
30
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
UI
29
11-31
3-14
4-6
7
23
7
11
5
3
4
12
9
4
7
10
41
13-28
3-8
12-20
11
18
7
5
2
0
11
16
6
17
0
14
70
24-59
6-22
16-26
18
41
14
16
7
3
15
28
15
21
7
24
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf John Thompson Illinois
15 Points, 8 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Brennan (fresh)
 SG - Matthew Burris (fresh)
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh)
 PF - Peter Vezina (fresh)
 C - David Dietrick (fresh)
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh)
 SG - David Stewart (fresh)
 SF - Kun Xang (fresh)
 PF - John Thompson (fresh)
 C - Landon Baldwin (fresh)
 
20:00Michigan StatePeter Vezina wins the tip0-0
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) 
19:40Michigan StateDavid Dietrick is called for traveling0-0
19:21IllinoisJohn Thompson hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt jumper from straight away0-0
19:19Michigan StateDavid Brennan grabs the board0-0
19:14Michigan StateMatthew Burris misses badly on a 3 from the left corner0-0
19:13IllinoisThe rebound goes to John Thompson0-0
18:55IllinoisJohn Thompson misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner0-0
18:53Michigan StateDavid Brennan grabs the board0-0
18:46Michigan StatePeter Vezina is denied on a layup by John Thompson0-0
18:45Michigan StateDavid Dietrick snags the offensive board0-0
18:25Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner0-0
18:23IllinoisLandon Baldwin gets the rebound0-0
18:04IllinoisDavid Stewart hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block0-0
18:02IllinoisJohn Thompson pulls down the offensive rebound0-0
17:52IllinoisLeroy Witherell buries a driving attempt from the left block set up by David Stewart0-2
17:26Michigan StatePeter Vezina misses badly on a shot in the paint0-2
17:24Michigan StateDavid Dietrick misses the tip0-2
17:23IllinoisLeroy Witherell grabs the defensive rebound0-2
17:03IllinoisLeroy Witherell can't connect on a runner in the paint0-2
17:01Michigan StatePeter Vezina gets the rebound0-2
16:57Michigan StateKun Xang picks off the pass by Peter Vezina0-2
16:53IllinoisDavid Stewart hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing0-5
16:36Michigan StateLeroy Witherell steps in front of the David Dietrick pass0-5
16:15IllinoisJohn Thompson is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side0-5
16:14IllinoisLandon Baldwin gets the offensive rebound0-5
15:53IllinoisPeter Vezina takes the ball from John Thompson0-5
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Brennan (fairly fresh)
 SG - Matthew Burris (fairly fresh)
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fairly fresh)
 PF - Peter Vezina (tiring)
 C - David Dietrick (tiring) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - David Stewart (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Kun Xang (fairly fresh)
 PF - John Thompson (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - Landon Baldwin (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
15:25Michigan StateChristopher Brannum misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-5
15:23IllinoisLeroy Witherell snags the defensive board0-5
15:21IllinoisMatthew Burris is called for the reach on David Stewart in the backcourt - foul #1 on Matthew Burris, team foul #10-5
SubsMichigan State
Walter Nagata (PG), David Miller (SG), James Hamby (SF), Marvin Snow (PF), Andre Palacio (C)
David Brennan, Matthew Burris, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (PG), Larry Singh (SG), Robert Acuna (SF), Oscar Pierce (PF), Josiah Alexander (C)
Leroy Witherell, David Stewart, Kun Xang, John Thompson, Landon Baldwin
 
15:00IllinoisLarry Singh can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing0-5
14:58IllinoisRobert Acuna tips it home0-7
14:41Michigan StateJames Hamby can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner0-7
14:39IllinoisOscar Pierce grabs the board0-7
14:28IllinoisOscar Pierce hits a floater in the lane on a great pass from Larry Singh0-9
14:08Michigan StateAndre Palacio misses the dunk0-9
14:07IllinoisElvin Mills grabs the defensive rebound0-9
13:48IllinoisThe jump hook by Elvin Mills is blocked by Andre Palacio0-9
13:46IllinoisLarry Singh pulls down the offensive rebound0-9
13:30IllinoisMarvin Snow is called for the reach on Robert Acuna - foul #1 on Marvin Snow, team foul #20-9
SubsMichigan State
Don Caruthers (SG), Carl Burgett (SF), David Dietrick (C)
Walter Nagata, Marvin Snow, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG)
Oscar Pierce
 
13:15IllinoisRobert Acuna is open but comes up short on the shot from the right wing0-9
13:14Michigan StateJames Hamby gets the rebound0-9
13:10Michigan StateJames Hamby's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Acuna0-9
13:09IllinoisRobert Acuna pulls down the rebound0-9
12:58IllinoisDon Caruthers is called for the reach on Elvin Mills - foul #1 on Don Caruthers, team foul #30-9
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Peter Vezina (PF)
David Miller, James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG), Herbert Petri (SF), John Thompson (PF), Landon Baldwin (C)
Elvin Mills, Larry Singh, Robert Acuna, Josiah Alexander
 
12:50IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away0-9
12:48Michigan StateDavid Dietrick grabs the defensive rebound0-9
12:42Michigan StatePeter Vezina hits a shot from the right block and the foul's on Leroy Witherell - foul #1 on Leroy Witherell, team foul #12-9
SubsMichigan State
Christopher Brannum (SF)
Carl Burgett
 
SubsIllinois 
12:42Michigan StatePeter Vezina misses the free throw2-9
12:42IllinoisLandon Baldwin grabs the defensive rebound2-9
12:33IllinoisLandon Baldwin's dunk attempt is rejected by Christopher Brannum2-9
12:32Michigan StateDavid Brennan grabs the board2-9
12:26Michigan StateDon Caruthers is fouled on the floor by Landon Baldwin - foul #1 on Landon Baldwin, team foul #22-9
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
Kun Xang (SF)
Herbert Petri
 
12:12Michigan StatePeter Vezina lays it in4-9
12:10IllinoisDavid Brennan takes the ball from John Thompson in the backcourt4-9
12:09Michigan StateDon Caruthers banks in the layup on a great pass from David Brennan6-9
11:46IllinoisJohn Thompson scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner6-12
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Brennan (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Don Caruthers (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh)
 PF - Peter Vezina (tiring) 4 pts.
 C - David Dietrick (tiring) 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - David Stewart (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Kun Xang (fresh)
 PF - John Thompson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Landon Baldwin (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 
11:33Michigan StateDavid Dietrick slams it home8-12
11:17IllinoisDavid Stewart scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing8-14
10:56Michigan StateThe short jumper by Peter Vezina is denied by Kun Xang8-14
10:55IllinoisJohn Thompson grabs the board8-14
10:53IllinoisDavid Stewart's pass is intercepted by David Brennan in the backcourt8-14
10:41Michigan StateChristopher Brannum misses the jumpshot from the free throw line8-14
10:40IllinoisKun Xang pulls down the rebound8-14
10:20IllinoisJohn Thompson misses the runner near the basket8-14
10:18Michigan StateDon Caruthers grabs the board8-14
09:59Michigan StateChristopher Brannum hits a 3 from the left wing11-14
09:42IllinoisPeter Vezina picks off the pass by Leroy Witherell11-14
09:35Michigan StateDon Caruthers hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side11-14
09:34IllinoisLeroy Witherell pulls down the rebound11-14
09:17IllinoisDavid Stewart misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away11-14
09:15IllinoisLandon Baldwin snags the offensive board11-14
09:10IllinoisDon Caruthers is called for the reach on David Stewart - foul #2 on Don Caruthers, team foul #411-14
SubsMichigan State
Walter Nagata (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), James Hamby (SF), Marvin Snow (PF), Andre Palacio (C)
David Brennan, Don Caruthers, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (PG), Larry Singh (SG), Robert Acuna (SF), Oscar Pierce (PF), Josiah Alexander (C)
Leroy Witherell, David Stewart, Kun Xang, John Thompson, Landon Baldwin
 
09:00IllinoisLarry Singh is called for a charge - foul #1 on Larry Singh, team foul #311-14
08:44Michigan StateMatthew Burris misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner11-14
08:43Michigan StateMarvin Snow tips it in13-14
08:25IllinoisLarry Singh misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner13-14
08:24Michigan StateAndre Palacio grabs the board13-14
08:19Michigan StateAndre Palacio loses the ball out of bounds13-14
08:09IllinoisLarry Singh is called for 10 seconds13-14
07:55Michigan StateJames Hamby misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing13-14
07:53Michigan StateAndre Palacio pulls down the offensive rebound13-14
07:41Michigan StateMarvin Snow buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from James Hamby16-14
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Walter Nagata (fairly fresh)
 SG - Matthew Burris (fresh)
 SF - James Hamby (fairly fresh)
 PF - Marvin Snow (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Andre Palacio (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Elvin Mills (fresh)
 SG - Larry Singh (fresh)
 SF - Robert Acuna (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Oscar Pierce (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Josiah Alexander (fresh)
 
07:39IllinoisElvin Mills is fouled in the backcourt by Walter Nagata - foul #1 on Walter Nagata, team foul #516-14
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (PG), Carl Burgett (SF)
Walter Nagata, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG)
Oscar Pierce
 
07:23IllinoisLeroy Witherell is alone and drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Elvin Mills16-17
07:20Michigan StateDavid Miller's pass is intercepted by Leroy Witherell in the backcourt16-17
07:17IllinoisLarry Singh lays it up and in on a nice dish by Leroy Witherell16-19
06:58Michigan StateMatthew Burris hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side16-19
06:57IllinoisRobert Acuna grabs the board16-19
06:53IllinoisDavid Miller picks off the pass by Leroy Witherell in the backcourt16-19
06:52Michigan StateMatthew Burris hits the finger roll set up by David Miller18-19
06:36IllinoisRobert Acuna hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing18-19
06:35IllinoisLarry Singh grabs the offensive board18-19
06:20IllinoisDavid Miller is called for the reach on Leroy Witherell - foul #1 on David Miller, team foul #618-19
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Christopher Brannum (SF), David Dietrick (C)
Matthew Burris, Carl Burgett, Marvin Snow
 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG), Herbert Petri (SF), John Thompson (PF), Oscar Pierce (C)
Elvin Mills, Larry Singh, Robert Acuna, Josiah Alexander
 
06:08IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses short on a 3 from the left wing18-19
06:06Michigan StateThe rebound goes to David Dietrick18-19
06:01Michigan StateHerbert Petri steals the ball from David Miller18-19
05:57IllinoisLeroy Witherell hits the finger roll on a great pass from Herbert Petri18-21
05:36Michigan StateJames Hamby's pass is off the mark and out of bounds18-21
SubsMichigan State
Walter Nagata (SG), Andre Palacio (PF)
David Miller, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Landon Baldwin (C)
Oscar Pierce
 
05:21IllinoisJohn Thompson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds18-21
SubsMichigan State
Peter Vezina (PF)
James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
Kun Xang (SF)
Herbert Petri
 
05:07Michigan StateWalter Nagata comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing18-21
05:05Michigan StateChristopher Brannum tips it in20-21
04:43IllinoisKun Xang misses short on a 3 from the right wing20-21
04:41IllinoisLandon Baldwin tips it but misses20-21
04:40Michigan StateDavid Brennan snags the defensive board20-21
04:35Michigan StateDavid Brennan connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Walter Nagata23-21
04:33IllinoisWalter Nagata is called for the reach on David Stewart in the backcourt - foul #2 on Walter Nagata, team foul #723-21
SubsMichigan State
Matthew Burris (SG), Carl Burgett (SF), Marvin Snow (PF), James Hamby (C)
Walter Nagata, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (PG), Adam Maxwell (PF)
Leroy Witherell, John Thompson
 
04:33IllinoisDavid Stewart misses the 1st free throw23-21
04:33Michigan StateJames Hamby grabs the defensive rebound23-21
04:04Michigan StateJames Hamby connects on the shot near the basket set up by Carl Burgett25-21
03:55IllinoisElvin Mills clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane25-21
03:54Michigan StateDavid Brennan grabs the defensive rebound25-21
03:47Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner25-21
03:46Michigan StateMarvin Snow tips it in27-21
03:44IllinoisElvin Mills loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt27-21
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), David Dietrick (C)
David Brennan, Matthew Burris, James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
Larry Singh (SG), Robert Acuna (SF), Oscar Pierce (PF), Josiah Alexander (C)
David Stewart, Kun Xang, Adam Maxwell, Landon Baldwin
 
03:35Michigan StateMarvin Snow misses short on a jumper from the left wing27-21
03:33IllinoisThe rebound goes to Larry Singh27-21
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Miller (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Don Caruthers (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Carl Burgett (fresh)
 PF - Marvin Snow (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - David Dietrick (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Elvin Mills (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Larry Singh (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Robert Acuna (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Oscar Pierce (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Josiah Alexander (fresh)
 
03:28IllinoisOscar Pierce is hacked by Marvin Snow in the backcourt - foul #2 on Marvin Snow, team foul #827-21
SubsMichigan State
Peter Vezina (PF)
Marvin Snow
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG)
Elvin Mills
 
03:28IllinoisOscar Pierce misses the 1st free throw27-21
03:28Michigan StatePeter Vezina gets the rebound27-21
03:24Michigan StateDavid Miller hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away27-21
03:23IllinoisJosiah Alexander pulls down the rebound27-21
03:03IllinoisRobert Acuna can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing27-21
03:01Michigan StatePeter Vezina gets the rebound27-21
02:56Michigan StateDavid Miller can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Larry Singh - foul #2 on Larry Singh, team foul #427-21
SubsMichigan State
Walter Nagata (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), Andre Palacio (C)
Don Caruthers, Carl Burgett, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
John Thompson (PF)
Josiah Alexander
 
02:56Michigan StateDavid Miller misses the 1st free throw27-21
02:56Michigan StateDavid Miller makes the 2nd free throw28-21
02:53IllinoisJohn Thompson is hacked by Walter Nagata in the backcourt - foul #3 on Walter Nagata, team foul #928-21
SubsMichigan State
Matthew Burris (SG), James Hamby (C)
Walter Nagata, Peter Vezina
 
SubsIllinois 
02:53IllinoisJohn Thompson makes the 1st free throw28-22
02:53IllinoisJohn Thompson makes the 2nd free throw28-23
02:33Michigan StateMatthew Burris knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Christopher Brannum31-23
02:09IllinoisLarry Singh hits a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Leroy Witherell31-25
01:52Michigan StateAndre Palacio misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing31-25
01:50IllinoisLeroy Witherell gets the rebound31-25
01:45IllinoisLarry Singh is fouled in the backcourt by James Hamby - foul #1 on James Hamby, team foul #1031-25
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), Marvin Snow (PF), David Dietrick (C)
David Miller, Matthew Burris, Andre Palacio, James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (PG), Kun Xang (SF), Adam Maxwell (PF), Josiah Alexander (C)
Leroy Witherell, Robert Acuna, John Thompson, Oscar Pierce
 
01:45IllinoisLarry Singh makes the 1st free throw31-26
01:45IllinoisLarry Singh makes the 2nd free throw31-27
01:25Michigan StateChristopher Brannum's pass is intercepted by Josiah Alexander31-27
01:08IllinoisKun Xang hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing31-27
01:07Michigan StateDavid Dietrick snags the defensive board31-27
01:03Michigan StateDavid Brennan makes the jumper from just outside the lane33-27
01:01IllinoisLarry Singh is whistled for traveling in the backcourt33-27
SubsMichigan State
Carl Burgett (SF), Peter Vezina (PF)
Christopher Brannum, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG), Herbert Petri (SF)
Larry Singh, Kun Xang
 
00:43Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses long on a shot from the right wing33-27
00:41IllinoisDavid Stewart grabs the defensive rebound33-27
00:39IllinoisDavid Brennan steps in front of the Elvin Mills pass in the backcourt33-27
00:37Michigan StatePeter Vezina misses the dunk attempt33-27
00:35Michigan StateDavid Brennan can't tip it in33-27
00:33Michigan StateThe offensive rebound goes to Peter Vezina33-27
00:10Michigan StateDon Caruthers throws a bad pass out of bounds33-27
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), James Hamby (C)
David Brennan, Don Caruthers, Carl Burgett, Marvin Snow
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG), John Thompson (PF), Robert Acuna (C)
Elvin Mills, Adam Maxwell, Josiah Alexander
 
00:04IllinoisJohn Thompson connects on the open fadeaway from the right block set up by Herbert Petri33-29
00:00Michigan StateDavid Miller misses long on a halfcourt shot33-29
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Brennan (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Matthew Burris (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Peter Vezina (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - David Dietrick (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - David Stewart (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Kun Xang (fresh)
 PF - John Thompson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Landon Baldwin (fresh) 5 reb.
 
20:00IllinoisKun Xang inbounds the ball33-29
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
19:39IllinoisJohn Thompson is called for 3 seconds in the lane33-29
19:25Michigan StateDavid Brennan comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Kun Xang - foul #1 on Kun Xang, team foul #133-29
19:25Michigan StateDavid Brennan makes the 1st free throw34-29
19:25Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses the 2nd free throw34-29
19:25IllinoisKun Xang grabs the defensive rebound34-29
18:59IllinoisDavid Dietrick blocks the short jumper by David Stewart34-29
18:57IllinoisJohn Thompson tips it in34-31
18:53Michigan StateDavid Brennan comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away34-31
18:51Michigan StatePeter Vezina snags the offensive board34-31
18:33Michigan StateChristopher Brannum clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing34-31
18:31IllinoisDavid Stewart snags the defensive board34-31
18:04IllinoisKun Xang clanks a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Christopher Brannum - foul #1 on Christopher Brannum, team foul #134-31
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), James Hamby (SF), Marvin Snow (PF), Andre Palacio (C)
David Brennan, Matthew Burris, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (SG), Robert Acuna (PF), Oscar Pierce (C)
David Stewart, John Thompson, Landon Baldwin
 
18:04IllinoisKun Xang makes the 1st free throw34-32
18:04IllinoisKun Xang makes the 2nd free throw34-33
17:43Michigan StateJames Hamby knocks in the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Miller36-33
17:15IllinoisKun Xang is fouled on the floor by James Hamby - foul #2 on James Hamby, team foul #236-33
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
Larry Singh (SG), Josiah Alexander (C)
Leroy Witherell, Kun Xang
 
17:01IllinoisJosiah Alexander hits a driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Larry Singh36-35
16:36Michigan StateMarvin Snow travels with the ball36-35
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), Peter Vezina (PF), David Dietrick (C)
David Miller, Don Caruthers, James Hamby, Marvin Snow, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG), John Thompson (PF)
Oscar Pierce, Josiah Alexander
 
16:16IllinoisPeter Vezina is called for the reach on John Thompson - foul #1 on Peter Vezina, team foul #336-35
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG), Josiah Alexander (C)
Elvin Mills, Robert Acuna
 
16:04IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing36-35
16:02IllinoisJohn Thompson grabs the offensive rebound36-35
15:46IllinoisJohn Thompson hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line36-37
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Brennan (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Matthew Burris (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Peter Vezina (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - David Dietrick (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - David Stewart (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Singh (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Thompson (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Josiah Alexander (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:26Michigan StateMatthew Burris throws a bad pass out of bounds36-37
SubsMichigan State
Walter Nagata (PG), David Miller (SG), Carl Burgett (SF)
David Brennan, Matthew Burris, Christopher Brannum
 
SubsIllinois
Herbert Petri (SF), Adam Maxwell (PF), Landon Baldwin (C)
Larry Singh, John Thompson, Josiah Alexander
 
15:07IllinoisAdam Maxwell's layup is rejected by David Dietrick36-37
15:06Michigan StateThe rebound goes to David Dietrick36-37
15:00Michigan StatePeter Vezina lays it up and in on a great pass from Walter Nagata and the foul's on Adam Maxwell - foul #1 on Adam Maxwell, team foul #238-37
SubsMichigan State
Marvin Snow (C)
David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (PG), Robert Acuna (SF), Oscar Pierce (PF)
Leroy Witherell, David Stewart, Adam Maxwell
 
15:00Michigan StatePeter Vezina makes the free throw39-37
14:38IllinoisElvin Mills clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away39-37
14:37IllinoisOscar Pierce gets the offensive rebound39-37
14:17IllinoisRobert Acuna knocks in the 3 from the right wing39-40
13:55Michigan StatePeter Vezina knocks in the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Carl Burgett41-40
13:40IllinoisPeter Vezina swats the shot by Oscar Pierce41-40
13:39Michigan StateWalter Nagata pulls down the rebound41-40
13:34Michigan StateCarl Burgett is hacked by Robert Acuna - foul #1 on Robert Acuna, team foul #341-40
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), James Hamby (PF), Andre Palacio (C)
Walter Nagata, David Miller, Carl Burgett, Peter Vezina, Marvin Snow
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG), David Stewart (SG), Kun Xang (SF), John Thompson (PF), Josiah Alexander (C)
Elvin Mills, Herbert Petri, Robert Acuna, Oscar Pierce, Landon Baldwin
 
13:22Michigan StateDavid Brennan is whistled for a carry41-40
SubsMichigan State
Matthew Burris (SG)
Don Caruthers
 
SubsIllinois 
12:58IllinoisDavid Stewart's pass is intercepted by Andre Palacio41-40
12:49Michigan StateChristopher Brannum is fouled on the floor by David Stewart - foul #1 on David Stewart, team foul #441-40
12:33Michigan StateLeroy Witherell takes the ball from Andre Palacio41-40
12:30IllinoisKun Xang can't throw it down41-40
12:29IllinoisJosiah Alexander misses the tip41-40
12:28Michigan StateJames Hamby grabs the board41-40
12:15Michigan StateAndre Palacio is fouled on the floor by Josiah Alexander - foul #1 on Josiah Alexander, team foul #541-40
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (SG), David Dietrick (C)
Matthew Burris, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (SG)
David Stewart
 
11:55Michigan StateJames Hamby misses the driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Josiah Alexander - foul #2 on Josiah Alexander, team foul #641-40
SubsMichigan State
Don Caruthers (SG)
David Brennan
 
SubsIllinois
Larry Singh (SF), Robert Acuna (C)
Kun Xang, Josiah Alexander
 
11:55Michigan StateJames Hamby makes the 1st free throw42-40
11:55Michigan StateJames Hamby makes the 2nd free throw43-40
11:41IllinoisRobert Acuna buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Leroy Witherell43-43
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Miller (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Don Caruthers (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - James Hamby (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Dietrick (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Elvin Mills (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Singh (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Thompson (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Robert Acuna (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:15Michigan StateChristopher Brannum comes up short on the fadeaway from the left block43-43
11:14Michigan StateDavid Miller gets the offensive rebound43-43
10:59Michigan StateDavid Miller misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by John Thompson - foul #1 on John Thompson, team foul #743-43
SubsMichigan State
Matthew Burris (SG), Carl Burgett (SF), Marvin Snow (PF)
Don Caruthers, Christopher Brannum, James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG), Oscar Pierce (PF), Landon Baldwin (C)
Leroy Witherell, Elvin Mills, John Thompson
 
10:59Michigan StateDavid Miller makes the 1st free throw44-43
10:59Michigan StateDavid Miller makes the 2nd free throw45-43
10:39IllinoisOscar Pierce is alone and drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Robert Acuna45-45
10:22Michigan StateMarvin Snow clanks a jumpshot from the right wing45-45
10:20IllinoisLandon Baldwin snags the defensive board45-45
10:14IllinoisLarry Singh is fouled in the backcourt by Matthew Burris - foul #2 on Matthew Burris, team foul #445-45
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Walter Nagata (SG), Andre Palacio (C)
David Miller, Matthew Burris, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Kun Xang (SF)
Robert Acuna
 
09:58IllinoisLarry Singh misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing45-45
09:57IllinoisDavid Stewart pulls down the offensive rebound45-45
09:48IllinoisLarry Singh loses the dribble to Walter Nagata45-45
09:43Michigan StateDavid Brennan lays it in on a great pass from Walter Nagata47-45
09:26IllinoisLarry Singh comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing47-45
09:24IllinoisDavid Stewart pulls down the offensive rebound47-45
09:13IllinoisKun Xang knocks in the runner in the paint set up by David Stewart47-47
08:58Michigan StateDavid Brennan makes the jumper near the basket49-47
08:38IllinoisWalter Nagata takes the ball from Kun Xang49-47
08:35Michigan StateDavid Brennan lays it up and in set up by Walter Nagata51-47
08:16IllinoisLarry Singh comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner51-47
08:14IllinoisKun Xang grabs the offensive board51-47
07:58IllinoisKun Xang is open but comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane51-47
07:57IllinoisOscar Pierce grabs the offensive rebound51-47
07:30IllinoisLandon Baldwin misses the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Andre Palacio - foul #1 on Andre Palacio, team foul #551-47
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), Peter Vezina (PF), James Hamby (C)
David Brennan, Walter Nagata, Carl Burgett, Marvin Snow, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG), Elvin Mills (SG), Robert Acuna (SF), John Thompson (PF)
Larry Singh, David Stewart, Kun Xang, Oscar Pierce
 
07:30IllinoisLandon Baldwin makes the 1st free throw51-48
07:30IllinoisLandon Baldwin makes the 2nd free throw51-49
LineupMichigan State
 PG - David Miller (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Matthew Burris (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Peter Vezina (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 C - James Hamby (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Elvin Mills (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Acuna (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Thompson (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Landon Baldwin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb.
 
07:08Michigan StateLandon Baldwin picks off the pass by Matthew Burris51-49
06:49IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the free throw line51-49
06:47Michigan StateMatthew Burris grabs the defensive rebound51-49
06:40Michigan StateJames Hamby drills a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Matthew Burris53-49
06:36IllinoisLeroy Witherell is fouled in the backcourt by David Miller - foul #2 on David Miller, team foul #653-49
SubsMichigan State
David Dietrick (C)
James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
Josiah Alexander (C)
Landon Baldwin
 
06:23IllinoisJohn Thompson lays it up and in and he's hacked by Christopher Brannum - foul #2 on Christopher Brannum, team foul #753-51
06:23IllinoisJohn Thompson makes the free throw53-52
05:55Michigan StateDavid Dietrick makes the jump hook from the right block55-52
05:41IllinoisJohn Thompson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Peter Vezina - foul #2 on Peter Vezina, team foul #855-52
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), James Hamby (PF)
David Miller, Matthew Burris, Peter Vezina
 
SubsIllinois
Herbert Petri (SG), Kun Xang (SF)
Elvin Mills, Robert Acuna
 
05:41IllinoisJohn Thompson makes the 1st free throw55-53
05:41IllinoisJohn Thompson misses the 2nd free throw55-53
05:41Michigan StateDavid Dietrick gets the rebound55-53
05:23Michigan StateJames Hamby banks in the layup on a great pass from David Brennan57-53
05:10IllinoisHerbert Petri misses the 3 from the left corner57-53
05:09Michigan StateJames Hamby pulls down the rebound57-53
05:05Michigan StateDon Caruthers is hacked by Josiah Alexander - foul #3 on Josiah Alexander, team foul #857-53
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG), Adam Maxwell (PF), Robert Acuna (C)
Kun Xang, John Thompson, Josiah Alexander
 
05:05Michigan StateDon Caruthers makes the 1st free throw58-53
05:05Michigan StateDon Caruthers misses the 2nd free throw58-53
05:05IllinoisAdam Maxwell grabs the board58-53
04:38IllinoisHerbert Petri misses the shot from the left side but he's fouled by James Hamby - foul #3 on James Hamby, team foul #958-53
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (SG)
Don Caruthers
 
SubsIllinois
Elvin Mills (PG)
Leroy Witherell
 
04:38IllinoisHerbert Petri misses the 1st free throw58-53
04:38IllinoisHerbert Petri makes the 2nd free throw58-54
04:28Michigan StateDavid Brennan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-54
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
Landon Baldwin (C)
Robert Acuna
 
04:12IllinoisDavid Stewart misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing58-54
04:10IllinoisAdam Maxwell tips it home58-56
03:49Michigan StateJames Hamby clanks a fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Adam Maxwell - foul #2 on Adam Maxwell, team foul #958-56
SubsMichigan State
Walter Nagata (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), Peter Vezina (PF)
David Brennan, David Miller, David Dietrick
 
SubsIllinois
Leroy Witherell (PG), Larry Singh (SF), Josiah Alexander (C)
David Stewart, Herbert Petri, Landon Baldwin
 
03:49Michigan StateJames Hamby misses the 1st free throw58-56
03:49Michigan StateJames Hamby makes the 2nd free throw59-56
03:31IllinoisJosiah Alexander clanks a shot from the baseline but he's hacked by James Hamby - foul #4 on James Hamby, team foul #1059-56
SubsMichigan State 
SubsIllinois
John Thompson (PF)
Adam Maxwell
 
03:31IllinoisJosiah Alexander makes the 1st free throw59-57
03:31IllinoisJosiah Alexander misses the 2nd free throw59-57
03:31Michigan StatePeter Vezina grabs the board59-57
LineupMichigan State
 PG - Walter Nagata (fresh) 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Matthew Burris (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Christopher Brannum (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 PF - Peter Vezina (tiring) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 C - James Hamby (tiring) 11 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf.
 
LineupIllinois
 PG - Leroy Witherell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Elvin Mills (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Larry Singh (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - John Thompson (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Josiah Alexander (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf.
 
03:11Michigan StateJames Hamby scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Matthew Burris62-57
02:45IllinoisWalter Nagata is called for the reach on Leroy Witherell - foul #4 on Walter Nagata, team foul #1162-57
SubsMichigan State
David Miller (PG), Carl Burgett (SF), Marvin Snow (PF), Andre Palacio (C)
Walter Nagata, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, James Hamby
 
SubsIllinois
Kun Xang (SF), Robert Acuna (C)
Elvin Mills, Josiah Alexander
 
02:45IllinoisLeroy Witherell makes the 1st free throw62-58
02:45IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses the 2nd free throw62-58
02:45Michigan StateAndre Palacio pulls down the rebound62-58
02:39Michigan StateAndre Palacio scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Carl Burgett65-58
02:39IllinoisIllinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)65-58
SubsMichigan State
David Brennan (PG)
David Miller
 
SubsIllinois
David Stewart (SG)
Larry Singh
 
02:25IllinoisKun Xang lays it in on a nice dish by David Stewart65-60
02:18Michigan StateMatthew Burris is called for traveling65-60
02:01IllinoisCarl Burgett steals it from David Stewart65-60
01:50Michigan StateDavid Brennan lays it up and in on a great pass from Carl Burgett67-60
01:38IllinoisLeroy Witherell is fouled on the floor by Carl Burgett - foul #1 on Carl Burgett, team foul #1267-60
SubsMichigan State
Christopher Brannum (SF), Peter Vezina (PF), David Dietrick (C)
Carl Burgett, Marvin Snow, Andre Palacio
 
SubsIllinois
Landon Baldwin (C)
Robert Acuna
 
01:38IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses the 1st free throw67-60
01:38IllinoisLeroy Witherell misses the 2nd free throw67-60
01:38IllinoisJohn Thompson grabs the offensive board67-60
01:20IllinoisKun Xang knocks in the floater from close range on a great pass from David Stewart67-62
01:18Michigan StateDavid Brennan is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Brennan, team foul #1367-62
01:01IllinoisPeter Vezina swats the dunk try by Kun Xang67-62
00:59IllinoisLandon Baldwin gets the offensive rebound67-62
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
00:50IllinoisLandon Baldwin connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line and he's hacked by Christopher Brannum - foul #3 on Christopher Brannum, team foul #1467-64
00:50IllinoisLandon Baldwin misses the free throw67-64
00:50Michigan StatePeter Vezina pulls down the rebound67-64
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) 
00:44Michigan StatePeter Vezina comes up short on the jump hook near the basket67-64
00:42IllinoisJohn Thompson grabs the defensive rebound67-64
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
00:40IllinoisKun Xang is hacked by Matthew Burris in the backcourt - foul #3 on Matthew Burris, team foul #1567-64
00:40IllinoisKun Xang misses the 1st free throw67-64
00:40IllinoisKun Xang makes the 2nd free throw67-65
00:19Michigan StateChristopher Brannum misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane67-65
00:18Michigan StateDavid Brennan grabs the offensive rebound67-65
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+1) 
00:17Michigan StateDavid Brennan is hacked by Landon Baldwin - foul #2 on Landon Baldwin, team foul #1067-65
00:17Michigan StateDavid Brennan makes the 1st free throw68-65
00:17Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses the 2nd free throw68-65
00:17IllinoisJohn Thompson pulls down the rebound68-65
00:11IllinoisLeroy Witherell knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Kun Xang68-68
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) 
00:06Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses short on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Landon Baldwin - foul #3 on Landon Baldwin, team foul #1168-68
00:06Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses the 1st free throw68-68
00:06Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses the 2nd free throw68-68
00:06IllinoisLandon Baldwin grabs the defensive rebound68-68
00:06IllinoisIllinois calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining)68-68
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:04IllinoisMatthew Burris is called for the reach on David Stewart in the backcourt - foul #4 on Matthew Burris, team foul #1668-68
00:04IllinoisDavid Stewart makes the 1st free throw68-69
00:04IllinoisDavid Stewart makes the 2nd free throw68-70
00:04Michigan StateMichigan State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)68-70
Game PlanMichigan StateMichigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) 
Game PlanIllinoisIllinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:00Michigan StateDavid Brennan misses badly on a halfcourt shot68-70