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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Phelan
Northern Illinois University Sim AI
Ball State Sim AI
Final -
 9/16/2026
66
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Northern Illinois University 22 44 66
Ball State 32 31 63
63
Northern Illinois University (19-12, 13-3)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Smithwick 26 6-10 0-1 5-5 3 10 0 1 0 3 0 17
pfHerbert Hunter 21 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 6 0 0 0 0 3 2
sfRobert Tavera 26 7-13 1-4 1-2 3 4 2 2 1 1 5 16
sgWillie Pangburn 27 2-5 1-3 0-1 0 3 1 1 1 0 2 5
pgBrian Holloway 30 5-13 3-9 2-4 0 4 4 2 1 0 0 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChristopher Navarre 18 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 3 0 2 0 1 2 2
pgCedric Peterson 15 1-3 1-2 0-0 1 1 1 1 2 0 3 3
sfCasey Harris 14 1-6 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 3 2 0 0 2
pfStephen White 13 2-4 0-2 0-0 2 4 1 1 2 1 1 4
pgBobby Polak 9 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
sgHarvey Link 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 26-61 6-22 8-12 13 36 9 13 9 6 17 66
Percentages   .426 .273 .667                

Ball State (17-11, 8-8)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJohn Davis 28 2-6 0-1 0-0 5 11 2 1 0 3 5 4
pfChris Robertson 31 2-4 0-0 2-3 3 10 5 3 3 1 2 6
sfPaul Logue 21 3-7 1-2 3-3 2 4 0 1 0 0 2 10
sgJonathon Groover 29 3-9 3-8 0-0 0 2 3 6 0 1 2 9
pgArthur Simmons 26 2-6 1-3 0-0 1 2 4 3 1 0 4 5
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfMarvin Cespedes 20 2-3 0-0 3-4 4 7 1 1 2 0 0 7
pgGeorge Kollman 16 2-6 0-0 0-1 0 2 1 2 0 0 1 4
cJonathon Turner 13 4-8 0-0 1-3 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 9
sgRobert Blake 12 3-6 1-1 2-2 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 9
sfNathan Ybanez 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
sgJon Williamson 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 23-56 6-15 11-16 15 40 18 19 7 7 17 63
Percentages   .411 .400 .688                

NIU
22
8-26
2-13
4-6
4
16
2
8
4
3
5
6
4
2
8
2
44
18-35
4-9
4-6
9
20
7
5
5
3
12
28
14
10
13
9
66
26-61
6-22
8-12
13
36
9
13
9
6
17
34
18
12
21
11
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
32
14-33
4-9
0-2
9
24
10
9
5
4
8
10
8
7
3
13
31
9-23
2-6
11-14
6
16
8
10
2
3
9
10
7
4
0
16
63
23-56
6-15
11-16
15
40
18
19
7
7
17
20
15
11
3
29
PLAYER OF THE GAME
c James Smithwick Northern Illinois University
17 Points, 10 Rebounds, 3 Blocks
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh)
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh)
 C - James Smithwick (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Arthur Simmons (fresh)
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fresh)
 SF - Paul Logue (fresh)
 PF - Chris Robertson (fresh)
 C - John Davis (fresh)
 
20:00Ball StateJohn Davis 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) 
19:50Ball StateChris Robertson misses badly on a driving attempt from the baseline0-0
19:49Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Herbert Hunter0-0
19:43Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away0-0
19:41Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick tips it but misses0-0
19:39Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter gets the offensive rebound0-0
19:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing0-0
19:20Ball StateChris Robertson snags the defensive board0-0
19:10Ball StatePaul Logue misses badly on a jumper from the right wing0-0
19:08Ball StateJohn Davis tips it back up and in0-2
18:44Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing0-2
18:42Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter tips it but misses0-2
18:41Ball StateJohn Davis pulls down the rebound0-2
18:22Ball StateJonathon Groover is whistled for traveling0-2
18:02Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away0-2
18:01Ball StateJohn Davis gets the rebound0-2
17:43Ball StateJonathon Groover hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing0-2
17:42Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway pulls down the rebound0-2
17:37Northern Illinois UniversityThe jump hook by Brian Holloway is blocked by Chris Robertson0-2
17:35Ball StateChris Robertson grabs the board0-2
17:17Ball StateChris Robertson knocks in the runner in the paint on a nice dish by Jonathon Groover0-4
16:59Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Paul Logue - foul #1 on Paul Logue, team foul #10-4
16:59Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera makes the 1st free throw1-4
16:59Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera misses the 2nd free throw1-4
16:59Ball StateChris Robertson gets the rebound1-4
16:37Ball StatePaul Logue is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Paul Logue, team foul #21-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Navarre (PF)
Herbert Hunter
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG), Marvin Cespedes (SF), Jonathon Turner (C)
Arthur Simmons, Paul Logue, John Davis
 
16:24Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick drills a shot from the right side3-4
16:20Ball StateJonathon Groover comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing3-4
16:19Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Brian Holloway3-4
16:12Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick loses the dribble to Jonathon Turner3-4
16:04Ball StateGeorge Kollman misses the shot from just outside the lane3-4
16:03Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick snags the defensive board3-4
15:57Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera connects on the shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Brian Holloway5-4
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh)
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - George Kollman (fresh)
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Marvin Cespedes (fresh)
 PF - Chris Robertson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Jonathon Turner (fresh)
 
15:52Ball StateGeorge Kollman comes up short on the floater from the left side5-4
15:50Ball StateMarvin Cespedes snags the offensive board5-4
15:40Ball StateGeorge Kollman loses the ball out of bounds5-4
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Stephen White (C)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, James Smithwick
 
SubsBall State
Robert Blake (SG), John Davis (C)
Jonathon Groover, Chris Robertson
 
15:28Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing5-4
15:27Ball StateMarvin Cespedes pulls down the rebound5-4
15:18Ball StateJonathon Turner connects on the turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Robert Blake5-6
15:02Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre buries a fadeaway from the left block7-6
14:40Ball StateCedric Peterson steals it from Marvin Cespedes7-6
14:19Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away7-6
14:18Ball StateJonathon Turner grabs the defensive rebound7-6
14:00Ball StateJonathon Turner's floater is tipped away by Stephen White7-6
13:59Ball StateJohn Davis tips it home7-8
13:43Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson is fouled on the floor by John Davis - foul #1 on John Davis, team foul #37-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Cedric Peterson, Bobby Polak, Casey Harris, Christopher Navarre, Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
Arthur Simmons (PG), Jonathon Groover (SG), Chris Robertson (PF)
Marvin Cespedes, Jonathon Turner, John Davis
 
13:27Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Blake is called for the reach on Robert Tavera - foul #1 on Robert Blake, team foul #47-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
John Davis (C)
George Kollman
 
13:06Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick's fadeaway is rejected by John Davis7-8
13:04Ball StateJonathon Groover grabs the board7-8
12:49Ball StateJonathon Groover's pass is off the mark and out of bounds7-8
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Nathan Ybanez (SF)
Robert Blake
 
12:30Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing7-8
12:29Ball StateChris Robertson pulls down the rebound7-8
12:11Ball StateJonathon Groover makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Arthur Simmons7-11
12:04Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing10-11
11:39Ball StateJonathon Groover clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing10-11
11:38Ball StateJohn Davis gets the offensive rebound10-11
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Arthur Simmons (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Nathan Ybanez (fresh)
 PF - Chris Robertson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - John Davis (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
11:27Ball StateNathan Ybanez can't connect on a runner in the paint10-11
11:26Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick grabs the defensive rebound10-11
11:21Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner13-11
11:07Ball StateChris Robertson is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Chris Robertson, team foul #513-11
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Navarre (PF), Stephen White (C)
Herbert Hunter, James Smithwick
 
SubsBall State
Marvin Cespedes (SF), Jonathon Turner (C)
Nathan Ybanez, John Davis
 
10:49Northern Illinois UniversityChris Robertson steals the ball from Brian Holloway13-11
10:45Ball StateRobert Tavera swats the short shot by Arthur Simmons13-11
10:44Ball StateChris Robertson grabs the offensive rebound13-11
10:30Ball StateChris Robertson loses the dribble to Stephen White13-11
10:11Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway knocks in the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Willie Pangburn15-11
09:59Ball StateJonathon Turner connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Arthur Simmons15-13
09:38Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway is fouled on the floor by Arthur Simmons - foul #1 on Arthur Simmons, team foul #615-13
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), James Smithwick (C)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG), Robert Blake (SG), Nathan Ybanez (PF)
Arthur Simmons, Jonathon Groover, Chris Robertson
 
09:27Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris misses long on a floater from the right wing15-13
09:25Ball StateNathan Ybanez grabs the defensive rebound15-13
09:09Ball StateGeorge Kollman is fouled on the floor by Cedric Peterson - foul #1 on Cedric Peterson, team foul #115-13
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Herbert Hunter (PF)
Christopher Navarre
 
SubsBall State
John Davis (C)
Nathan Ybanez
 
08:51Ball StateJonathon Turner hits the finger roll set up by Robert Blake and he's hacked by Herbert Hunter - foul #1 on Herbert Hunter, team foul #215-15
08:51Ball StateJonathon Turner misses the free throw15-15
08:51Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter pulls down the rebound15-15
08:28Northern Illinois UniversityJonathon Turner blocks the jumper by Cedric Peterson15-15
08:27Ball StateGeorge Kollman gets the rebound15-15
08:10Ball StateRobert Blake comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing15-15
08:09Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick pulls down the rebound15-15
08:04Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris loses the dribble to Marvin Cespedes15-15
07:45Ball StateJonathon Turner hits the front of the rim on the floater in the paint15-15
07:43Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter pulls down the rebound15-15
07:35Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson loses the ball out of bounds15-15
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF)
Cedric Peterson, Bobby Polak, Casey Harris, Herbert Hunter
 
SubsBall State
Arthur Simmons (PG), Jonathon Groover (SG), Chris Robertson (PF)
George Kollman, Marvin Cespedes, Jonathon Turner
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Arthur Simmons (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Blake (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Chris Robertson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - John Davis (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 
07:12Ball StateJonathon Groover buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from John Davis15-18
06:56Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing15-18
06:54Ball StateJohn Davis snags the defensive board15-18
06:50Ball StateRobert Blake makes the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Arthur Simmons15-21
06:34Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing15-21
06:32Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick tips it in17-21
06:12Ball StateJohn Davis hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side17-21
06:11Ball StateArthur Simmons tips it but misses17-21
06:10Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn snags the defensive board17-21
06:04Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre loses the dribble to Chris Robertson17-21
05:55Ball StateRobert Blake knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing set up by John Davis17-23
05:44Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick connects on the shot from the right wing19-23
05:35Ball StateThe jump hook by Robert Blake is blocked by James Smithwick19-23
05:33Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick pulls down the rebound19-23
05:26Northern Illinois UniversityArthur Simmons takes the ball from Willie Pangburn19-23
05:22Ball StateArthur Simmons clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner19-23
05:21Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick grabs the board19-23
05:15Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing19-23
05:13Ball StateArthur Simmons pulls down the rebound19-23
04:49Ball StateArthur Simmons scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Chris Robertson19-25
04:37Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera is whistled for a carry19-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF), Stephen White (C)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, Christopher Navarre, James Smithwick
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG), Marvin Cespedes (SF), Jonathon Turner (C)
Arthur Simmons, Robert Blake, John Davis
 
04:19Ball StateJonathon Turner misses the easy layup19-25
04:17Ball StateChris Robertson grabs the offensive board19-25
03:58Ball StateCasey Harris steals the ball from Jonathon Turner19-25
03:40Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak's corner 3pt jumper is blocked by Jonathon Groover19-25
03:38Ball StateChris Robertson snags the defensive board19-25
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh)
 SG - Bobby Polak (fresh)
 SF - Casey Harris (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 5 reb.
 C - Stephen White (fresh)
 
LineupBall State
 PG - George Kollman (fresh)
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Marvin Cespedes (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Chris Robertson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Jonathon Turner (fresh) 6 pts.
 
03:20Ball StateJonathon Turner is fouled on the floor by Herbert Hunter - foul #2 on Herbert Hunter, team foul #319-25
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Willie Pangburn (SG)
Cedric Peterson, Bobby Polak
 
SubsBall State
Jon Williamson (SG), Paul Logue (SF)
Jonathon Groover, Chris Robertson
 
03:01Ball StateGeorge Kollman buries a fadeaway from the right side and he's hacked by Stephen White - foul #1 on Stephen White, team foul #419-27
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Robert Tavera (SF)
Casey Harris
 
SubsBall State
Arthur Simmons (PG)
Jon Williamson
 
03:01Ball StateGeorge Kollman misses the free throw19-27
03:01Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Stephen White19-27
02:44Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner19-27
02:43Ball StatePaul Logue grabs the board19-27
02:26Ball StatePaul Logue hits a floater from the left wing19-29
02:03Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway can't connect on a shot from the baseline but he's fouled by Arthur Simmons - foul #2 on Arthur Simmons, team foul #719-29
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Navarre (PF), Casey Harris (C)
Herbert Hunter, Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
Jonathon Groover (SG), Chris Robertson (PF), John Davis (C)
George Kollman, Marvin Cespedes, Jonathon Turner
 
02:03Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses the 1st free throw19-29
02:03Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway makes the 2nd free throw20-29
01:43Ball StateWillie Pangburn takes the ball from Arthur Simmons20-29
01:23Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris double dribbles20-29
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (SG), James Smithwick (C)
Willie Pangburn, Casey Harris
 
SubsBall State 
01:07Ball StateJonathon Groover clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing20-29
01:05Ball StateJohn Davis pulls down the offensive rebound20-29
00:46Ball StateArthur Simmons knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Jonathon Groover20-32
00:27Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on John Davis - foul #2 on John Davis, team foul #820-32
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF)
Brian Holloway, Robert Tavera
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG)
Arthur Simmons
 
00:27Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the 1st free throw21-32
00:27Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the 2nd free throw22-32
00:03Ball StateChristopher Navarre is called for the reach on George Kollman - foul #1 on Christopher Navarre, team foul #522-32
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Willie Pangburn (SG), Herbert Hunter (PF)
Bobby Polak, Christopher Navarre
 
SubsBall State
Robert Blake (SG), Marvin Cespedes (SF), Jonathon Turner (PF)
Jonathon Groover, Paul Logue, Chris Robertson
 
00:01Ball StateGeorge Kollman misses badly on a jumper from the left side22-32
00:00Ball StateThe clock runs out22-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 5 reb.
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Arthur Simmons (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Paul Logue (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Chris Robertson (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl.
 C - John Davis (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb.
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera inbounds the ball22-32
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 (+2) 
19:46Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing22-32
19:45Ball StateChris Robertson grabs the defensive rebound22-32
19:27Ball StatePaul Logue misses short on a shot in the paint but he's hacked by Willie Pangburn - foul #1 on Willie Pangburn, team foul #122-32
19:27Ball StatePaul Logue makes the 1st free throw22-33
19:27Ball StatePaul Logue makes the 2nd free throw22-34
19:03Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter drills a turnaround near the basket24-34
18:37Ball StatePaul Logue hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing24-34
18:35Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Herbert Hunter24-34
18:31Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway connects on the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Tavera27-34
18:13Ball StateJonathon Groover is whistled for a carry27-34
17:57Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway is fouled on the floor by Jonathon Groover - foul #1 on Jonathon Groover, team foul #127-34
17:41Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn hits a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Robert Tavera and he's fouled by Chris Robertson - foul #2 on Chris Robertson, team foul #229-34
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Navarre (PF)
Herbert Hunter
 
SubsBall State 
17:41Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses the free throw29-34
17:41Ball StatePaul Logue grabs the defensive rebound29-34
17:30Ball StateJonathon Groover knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Chris Robertson29-37
17:08Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway is whistled for traveling29-37
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Stephen White (C)
James Smithwick
 
SubsBall State 
16:53Ball StateArthur Simmons is fouled on the floor by Willie Pangburn - foul #2 on Willie Pangburn, team foul #229-37
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (SG), Casey Harris (SF)
Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG)
Arthur Simmons
 
16:38Ball StateGeorge Kollman buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Chris Robertson29-39
16:36Northern Illinois UniversityGeorge Kollman is called for the reach on Brian Holloway in the backcourt - foul #1 on George Kollman, team foul #329-39
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Bobby Polak (SG)
Brian Holloway
 
SubsBall State
Marvin Cespedes (SF), Jonathon Turner (C)
Paul Logue, John Davis
 
16:17Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson misses badly on a 3 from the left corner29-39
16:15Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris misses the tip29-39
16:13Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White tips it back up and in31-39
15:44Ball StateJonathon Turner hits a floater from the left block on a great pass from Jonathon Groover31-41
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh)
 SG - Bobby Polak (fresh)
 SF - Casey Harris (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Stephen White (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - George Kollman (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Marvin Cespedes (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Chris Robertson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Jonathon Turner (fresh) 8 pts.
 
15:25Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White's pass is intercepted by Marvin Cespedes31-41
15:17Ball StateMarvin Cespedes knocks in the floater from the right block set up by Chris Robertson31-43
15:11Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak misses badly on a floater from the left side31-43
15:10Northern Illinois UniversityThe offensive rebound goes to Cedric Peterson31-43
14:59Northern Illinois UniversityThe pull-up jumper by Casey Harris is blocked by Jonathon Turner31-43
14:57Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White hits the follow up shot33-43
14:48Ball StateJonathon Groover is fouled on the floor by Bobby Polak - foul #1 on Bobby Polak, team foul #333-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Cedric Peterson, Bobby Polak, Casey Harris, Christopher Navarre, Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
Arthur Simmons (PG), Paul Logue (SF), John Davis (C)
Jonathon Groover, Chris Robertson, Jonathon Turner
 
14:32Ball StateMarvin Cespedes misses badly on a fadeaway from close range33-43
14:31Ball StateMarvin Cespedes grabs the offensive board33-43
14:17Ball StateArthur Simmons misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing33-43
14:15Ball StateThe offensive rebound goes to John Davis33-43
14:07Ball StatePaul Logue is fouled on the floor by Robert Tavera - foul #1 on Robert Tavera, team foul #433-43
13:53Ball StateGeorge Kollman misses long on a fadeaway from the right block33-43
13:52Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway grabs the board33-43
13:28Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn is denied on a layup by John Davis33-43
13:26Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick hits the follow up shot35-43
13:12Ball StateMarvin Cespedes comes up short on the jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Robert Tavera - foul #2 on Robert Tavera, team foul #535-43
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Jonathon Groover (SG), Chris Robertson (PF)
George Kollman, Paul Logue
 
13:12Ball StateMarvin Cespedes makes the 1st free throw35-44
13:12Ball StateMarvin Cespedes makes the 2nd free throw35-45
12:50Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing35-45
12:49Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera tips it back up and in37-45
12:32Ball StateJonathon Groover misses the floater from the left side37-45
12:30Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn pulls down the rebound37-45
12:09Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera is fouled on the floor by Jonathon Groover - foul #2 on Jonathon Groover, team foul #437-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Navarre (PF)
Herbert Hunter
 
SubsBall State
Paul Logue (SF)
Marvin Cespedes
 
11:55Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre's floater is tipped away by John Davis37-45
11:53Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera snags the offensive board37-45
11:42Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing37-45
11:41Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera tips it in39-45
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - James Smithwick (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Arthur Simmons (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Paul Logue (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Chris Robertson (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl.
 C - John Davis (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk.
 
11:22Ball StateJonathon Groover clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing39-45
11:21Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Christopher Navarre39-45
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera buries a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Brian Holloway41-45
10:57Ball StateJonathon Groover throws a bad pass out of bounds41-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Stephen White (C)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, James Smithwick
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG), Nathan Ybanez (PF), Jonathon Turner (C)
Arthur Simmons, Chris Robertson, John Davis
 
10:43Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris can't finish the layup41-45
10:42Ball StateJonathon Groover grabs the board41-45
10:27Ball StateNathan Ybanez is fouled on the floor by Christopher Navarre - foul #2 on Christopher Navarre, team foul #641-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Herbert Hunter (PF)
Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
Robert Blake (SG), Marvin Cespedes (PF)
Jonathon Groover, Nathan Ybanez
 
10:07Ball StateRobert Blake misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Cedric Peterson - foul #2 on Cedric Peterson, team foul #741-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Chris Robertson (PF)
Jonathon Turner
 
10:07Ball StateRobert Blake makes the 1st free throw41-46
10:07Ball StateRobert Blake makes the 2nd free throw41-47
09:44Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris loses the ball out of bounds41-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG)
Bobby Polak
 
SubsBall State
John Davis (C)
Marvin Cespedes
 
09:24Ball StateCasey Harris picks off the pass by Chris Robertson41-47
09:21Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway blows the dunk41-47
09:19Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre tips it but misses41-47
09:17Ball StateGeorge Kollman grabs the defensive rebound41-47
09:02Ball StateThe jump hook by John Davis is blocked by Christopher Navarre41-47
09:01Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre grabs the defensive rebound41-47
08:57Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses the 3pt shot from straight away41-47
08:55Ball StateJohn Davis grabs the defensive rebound41-47
08:51Ball StateRobert Blake loses the dribble to Cedric Peterson41-47
08:47Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris hits the finger roll set up by Cedric Peterson43-47
08:32Ball StatePaul Logue misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner43-47
08:31Ball StateChris Robertson gets the offensive rebound43-47
08:21Ball StateChris Robertson comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Cedric Peterson - foul #3 on Cedric Peterson, team foul #843-47
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Stephen White (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Cedric Peterson, Casey Harris, Herbert Hunter, Christopher Navarre
 
SubsBall State
Arthur Simmons (PG), Jonathon Groover (SG), Marvin Cespedes (SF)
George Kollman, Robert Blake, Paul Logue
 
08:21Ball StateChris Robertson makes the 1st free throw43-48
08:21Ball StateChris Robertson makes the 2nd free throw43-49
08:05Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera hits a shot from the right block on a nice dish by Brian Holloway45-49
07:45Ball StateJohn Davis misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner45-49
07:44Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White gets the rebound45-49
07:18Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick blows the layup but he's fouled by John Davis - foul #3 on John Davis, team foul #545-49
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG)
Brian Holloway
 
SubsBall State
Paul Logue (SF), Jonathon Turner (C)
Chris Robertson, John Davis
 
07:18Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the 1st free throw46-49
07:18Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the 2nd free throw47-49
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Stephen White (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 12 pts. 8 reb.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - Arthur Simmons (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Jonathon Groover (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Paul Logue (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Marvin Cespedes (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Jonathon Turner (fresh) 8 pts. 2 blk.
 
06:58Ball StateJonathon Turner comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Robert Tavera - foul #3 on Robert Tavera, team foul #947-49
06:58Ball StateJonathon Turner makes the 1st free throw47-50
06:58Ball StateJonathon Turner misses the 2nd free throw47-50
06:58Ball StatePaul Logue grabs the offensive board47-50
06:43Ball StateRobert Tavera picks off the pass by Jonathon Groover47-50
06:39Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera lays it up and in49-50
06:31Ball StateThe jump hook by Jonathon Turner is blocked by James Smithwick49-50
06:29Ball StatePaul Logue tips it but misses49-50
06:28Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera gets the rebound49-50
06:06Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson is fouled on the floor by Arthur Simmons - foul #3 on Arthur Simmons, team foul #649-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Herbert Hunter (PF)
Cedric Peterson, Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
Chris Robertson (PF), John Davis (C)
Jonathon Turner, Marvin Cespedes
 
05:53Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn hits a 3pt attempt from straight away52-50
05:46Ball StateJohn Davis is denied on a layup by James Smithwick52-50
05:44Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn grabs the board52-50
05:38Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick misses short on a shot near the basket52-50
05:36Ball StateJohn Davis grabs the defensive rebound52-50
05:34Ball StateArthur Simmons's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt52-50
05:17Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway makes the 3pt shot from straight away55-50
04:52Ball StateJohn Davis is called for a pushoff foul - foul #4 on John Davis, team foul #755-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF), Stephen White (C)
Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, Herbert Hunter, James Smithwick
 
SubsBall State
George Kollman (PG), Marvin Cespedes (SF)
Arthur Simmons, Paul Logue
 
04:30Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre loses the ball out of bounds55-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Robert Blake (SG)
Jonathon Groover
 
04:08Ball StateGeorge Kollman loses the dribble to Stephen White55-50
03:52Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Stephen White58-50
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
03:25Ball StateRobert Blake connects on the fadeaway from the right side set up by George Kollman58-52
03:06Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner58-52
03:05Ball StateThe rebound goes to Marvin Cespedes58-52
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Casey Harris (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl.
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Stephen White (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl.
 
LineupBall State
 PG - George Kollman (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Robert Blake (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Marvin Cespedes (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Chris Robertson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl.
 C - John Davis (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 10 reb. 3 blk. 4 pf.
 
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 (+2) 
02:49Ball StateRobert Blake misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline58-52
02:48Ball StateMarvin Cespedes hits the follow up shot58-54
02:48Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)58-54
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Cedric Peterson, Casey Harris, Christopher Navarre, Stephen White
 
SubsBall State
Arthur Simmons (PG), Jonathon Groover (SG), Paul Logue (SF)
George Kollman, Robert Blake, Marvin Cespedes
 
02:30Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing58-54
02:28Ball StateThe rebound goes to John Davis58-54
02:07Ball StateChris Robertson scores on a fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Arthur Simmons and the foul's on Herbert Hunter - foul #3 on Herbert Hunter, team foul #1058-56
02:07Ball StateChris Robertson misses the free throw58-56
02:07Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick gets the rebound58-56
02:01Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick drills a floater in the paint set up by Brian Holloway60-56
01:42Ball StatePaul Logue scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Chris Robertson60-59
01:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick hits a jump hook from the left block and he's hacked by John Davis - foul #5 on John Davis, team foul #862-59
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsBall State
Marvin Cespedes (C)
John Davis
 
01:22Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the free throw63-59
01:18Ball StateArthur Simmons's pass is intercepted by Brian Holloway in the backcourt63-59
01:16Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway lays it up and in65-59
01:05Ball StateMarvin Cespedes misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Robert Tavera - foul #4 on Robert Tavera, team foul #1165-59
01:05Ball StateMarvin Cespedes makes the 1st free throw65-60
01:05Ball StateMarvin Cespedes misses the 2nd free throw65-60
01:05Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick grabs the board65-60
01:01Northern Illinois UniversityChris Robertson steps in front of the Robert Tavera pass65-60
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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:46Ball StatePaul Logue hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Marvin Cespedes and he's fouled by Robert Tavera - foul #5 on Robert Tavera, team foul #1265-62
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Casey Harris (SF)
Robert Tavera
 
SubsBall State 
00:46Ball StatePaul Logue makes the free throw65-63
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:21Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris misses short on a jump hook from the baseline65-63
00:19Ball StateChris Robertson gets the rebound65-63
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
00:08Ball StateChris Robertson misses the easy layup65-63
00:07Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Brian Holloway65-63
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanBall StateBall State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:06Northern Illinois UniversityArthur Simmons is called for the reach on Brian Holloway in the backcourt - foul #4 on Arthur Simmons, team foul #965-63
00:06Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway makes the 1st free throw66-63
00:06Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses the 2nd free throw66-63
00:06Ball StateMarvin Cespedes snags the defensive board66-63
00:06Ball StateBall State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining)66-63
00:02Ball StateJonathon Groover is whistled for a carry66-63
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (SG), Harvey Link (SF), Stephen White (PF)
Willie Pangburn, Casey Harris, Herbert Hunter
 
SubsBall State 
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway runs out the clock66-63