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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Tournament Round 4 Phelan
Final -
9/20/2026
89
  1 2 F
Northern Illinois University 42 47 89
Kent State 35 39 74
74
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Smithwick 22 3-6 0-0 3-3 3 9 0 0 1 0 1 9
pfHerbert Hunter 21 2-3 0-1 0-0 0 3 2 2 1 0 1 4
sfRobert Tavera 20 2-7 0-2 0-0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 4
sgWillie Pangburn 17 2-5 0-2 3-6 1 2 4 1 1 0 3 7
pgBrian Holloway 22 6-14 3-7 2-2 4 9 6 1 2 0 0 17
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfCasey Harris 21 5-8 1-2 2-2 3 7 2 2 2 0 1 13
pgCedric Peterson 19 7-10 3-5 2-2 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 19
pgBobby Polak 18 2-7 1-3 4-4 1 2 5 1 0 0 2 9
pfStephen White 18 2-8 1-4 0-0 0 4 1 1 1 0 2 5
cChristopher Navarre 17 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 4 1 1 1 1 0 2
sgKevin Watts 3 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
sgHarvey Link 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 32-71 9-26 16-19 13 44 22 10 11 2 12 89
Percentages   .451 .346 .842                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cChristopher Brown 23 0-4 0-2 0-0 1 9 0 1 0 2 3 0
pfLarry Jolin 22 0-3 0-0 0-0 1 6 2 0 2 0 0 0
sfJohn Heiberger 27 3-10 0-1 1-4 3 4 4 2 0 0 4 7
sgKenneth Aquino 23 7-14 4-8 3-4 2 6 3 1 1 0 1 21
pgAdam Smith 26 5-10 2-5 1-2 0 1 4 5 2 0 2 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sfElmer Carter 19 2-9 2-6 0-0 1 4 2 0 2 0 3 6
sfJohn Landry 17 4-8 2-5 0-0 1 3 4 3 0 0 2 10
cJohn Capers 17 4-8 1-3 0-0 4 6 0 2 0 2 0 9
pfWesley Vandeusen 13 3-4 0-0 0-0 3 5 1 1 1 0 0 6
pfChristopher Bradburn 13 1-4 0-2 0-0 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 2
Totals 200 29-74 11-32 5-10 17 46 21 16 9 4 17 74
Percentages   .392 .344 .500                

NIU
42
15-36
6-16
6-8
8
25
11
6
3
1
9
12
9
8
14
20
47
17-35
3-10
10-11
5
19
11
4
8
1
3
16
12
8
21
28
89
32-71
9-26
16-19
13
44
22
10
11
2
12
28
21
16
35
48
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
KSU
35
13-36
4-14
5-10
9
24
10
6
5
3
8
12
7
11
2
14
39
16-38
7-18
0-0
8
22
11
10
4
1
9
12
8
11
11
19
74
29-74
11-32
5-10
17
46
21
16
9
4
17
24
15
22
13
33
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Brian Holloway Northern Illinois University
17 Points, 9 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh)
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh)
 C - James Smithwick (fresh)
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Adam Smith (fresh)
 SG - Kenneth Aquino (fresh)
 SF - John Heiberger (fresh)
 PF - Larry Jolin (fresh)
 C - Christopher Brown (fresh)
 
20:00Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) 
19:48Northern Illinois UniversityAdam Smith picks off the pass by Herbert Hunter0-0
19:26Kent StateKenneth Aquino hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Adam Smith0-3
19:15Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera misses short on a 3 from the left corner0-3
19:14Kent StateKenneth Aquino pulls down the rebound0-3
18:58Kent StateAdam Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds0-3
18:43Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner0-3
18:42Kent StateChristopher Brown snags the defensive board0-3
18:19Kent StateChristopher Brown can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner0-3
18:17Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway grabs the defensive rebound0-3
18:11Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane0-3
18:09Kent StateChristopher Brown gets the rebound0-3
17:44Kent StateChristopher Brown's layup is rejected by Robert Tavera0-3
17:43Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter pulls down the rebound0-3
17:38Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Willie Pangburn3-3
17:31Kent StateAdam Smith clanks a shot from the right wing3-3
17:30Kent StateChristopher Brown snags the offensive board3-3
17:10Kent StateAdam Smith scores on a shot from the left side on a great pass from Kenneth Aquino3-5
16:54Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line3-5
16:53Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn snags the offensive board3-5
16:29Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway drills a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Herbert Hunter5-5
16:17Kent StateChristopher Brown is fouled on the floor by James Smithwick - foul #1 on James Smithwick, team foul #15-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF), Stephen White (C)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, Herbert Hunter, James Smithwick
 
SubsKent State 
16:02Kent StateAdam Smith misses badly on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Stephen White - foul #1 on Stephen White, team foul #25-5
SubsNorthern Illinois University 
SubsKent State
John Landry (SG), Elmer Carter (PF), John Capers (C)
Kenneth Aquino, Larry Jolin, Christopher Brown
 
16:02Kent StateAdam Smith makes the 1st free throw5-6
16:02Kent StateAdam Smith misses the 2nd free throw5-6
16:02Kent StateJohn Capers pulls down the offensive rebound5-6
15:56Kent StateAdam Smith buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by John Landry5-9
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh)
 SG - Bobby Polak (fresh)
 SF - Casey Harris (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh)
 C - Stephen White (fresh)
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Adam Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - John Landry (fresh)
 SF - John Heiberger (fresh)
 PF - Elmer Carter (fresh)
 C - John Capers (fresh)
 
15:49Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner5-9
15:48Kent StateElmer Carter gets the rebound5-9
15:44Kent StateStephen White takes the ball from Adam Smith5-9
15:31Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White clanks a 3 pointer from straight away5-9
15:30Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak tips it but misses5-9
15:28Kent StateJohn Capers grabs the board5-9
15:19Kent StateJohn Landry scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Elmer Carter5-12
15:09Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White scores on a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Christopher Navarre7-12
14:49Kent StateJohn Landry clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing7-12
14:47Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris snags the defensive board7-12
14:40Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Bobby Polak10-12
14:26Kent StateCasey Harris steps in front of the John Capers pass10-12
14:21Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Casey Harris12-12
14:08Kent StateJohn Capers misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing12-12
14:07Kent StateJohn Heiberger misses the tip12-12
14:06Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White grabs the board12-12
14:02Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Capers blocks the jumper by Cedric Peterson12-12
14:00Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris grabs the offensive rebound12-12
13:45Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White misses the 3 from the left corner12-12
13:44Kent StateElmer Carter snags the defensive board12-12
13:24Kent StateCedric Peterson steals it from John Landry12-12
12:59Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Bobby Polak15-12
12:38Kent StateElmer Carter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing15-12
12:37Kent StateJohn Capers misses the tip15-12
12:36Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson gets the rebound15-12
12:31Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak's floater is tipped away by John Capers15-12
12:30Kent StateJohn Landry gets the rebound15-12
12:25Kent StateJohn Heiberger is hacked by Casey Harris - foul #1 on Casey Harris, team foul #315-12
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
 
SubsKent State
Christopher Bradburn (PG), Kenneth Aquino (SG), Larry Jolin (PF), Christopher Brown (C)
Adam Smith, John Landry, Elmer Carter, John Capers
 
12:14Kent StateKenneth Aquino is hacked by Willie Pangburn - foul #1 on Willie Pangburn, team foul #415-12
11:58Kent StateJohn Heiberger can't connect on a jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Willie Pangburn - foul #2 on Willie Pangburn, team foul #515-12
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Kevin Watts (SG)
Willie Pangburn
 
SubsKent State 
11:58Kent StateJohn Heiberger misses the 1st free throw15-12
11:58Kent StateJohn Heiberger misses the 2nd free throw15-12
11:58Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick grabs the defensive rebound15-12
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Kevin Watts (fresh)
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh)
 C - James Smithwick (fresh)
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Christopher Bradburn (fresh)
 SG - Kenneth Aquino (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Heiberger (fairly fresh)
 PF - Larry Jolin (fresh)
 C - Christopher Brown (fresh) 3 reb.
 
11:42Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner15-12
11:41Kent StateJohn Heiberger grabs the defensive rebound15-12
11:19Kent StateJohn Heiberger hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range15-12
11:17Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway gets the rebound15-12
11:13Northern Illinois UniversityKevin Watts misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing15-12
11:12Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick tips it in17-12
10:58Kent StateLarry Jolin can't finish the layup17-12
10:57Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick grabs the board17-12
10:51Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick's fadeaway is rejected by Christopher Brown17-12
10:50Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway tips it in19-12
10:21Kent StateKenneth Aquino hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane19-12
10:20Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick grabs the board19-12
10:16Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Christopher Bradburn - foul #1 on Christopher Bradburn, team foul #119-12
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (SG), Stephen White (PF)
Kevin Watts, Herbert Hunter
 
SubsKent State
Adam Smith (PG), Elmer Carter (SF)
Christopher Bradburn, John Heiberger
 
10:16Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway makes the 1st free throw20-12
10:16Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway makes the 2nd free throw21-12
10:04Kent StateElmer Carter connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Larry Jolin21-15
09:49Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line21-15
09:47Kent StateKenneth Aquino snags the defensive board21-15
09:27Kent StateChristopher Brown double dribbles21-15
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF)
Brian Holloway, Robert Tavera, James Smithwick
 
SubsKent State
John Landry (SF), John Capers (PF), Wesley Vandeusen (C)
Kenneth Aquino, Larry Jolin, Christopher Brown
 
09:14Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak connects on the floater from the left block set up by Casey Harris23-15
09:03Kent StateAdam Smith hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Landry23-17
08:55Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak is hacked by Elmer Carter - foul #1 on Elmer Carter, team foul #223-17
08:43Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side23-17
08:41Kent StateElmer Carter grabs the defensive rebound23-17
08:37Kent StateAdam Smith misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing23-17
08:35Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White grabs the defensive rebound23-17
08:29Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket but he's hacked by John Landry - foul #1 on John Landry, team foul #323-17
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Herbert Hunter (PF)
Bobby Polak, Stephen White
 
SubsKent State
John Heiberger (SF)
Wesley Vandeusen
 
08:29Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris makes the 1st free throw24-17
08:29Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris makes the 2nd free throw25-17
08:14Kent StateJohn Capers hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing25-17
08:13Kent StateJohn Heiberger tips it but misses25-17
08:11Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre gets the rebound25-17
08:05Northern Illinois UniversityElmer Carter picks off the pass by Christopher Navarre25-17
07:51Kent StateAdam Smith is hacked by Cedric Peterson - foul #1 on Cedric Peterson, team foul #625-17
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Robert Tavera (SF), James Smithwick (C)
Casey Harris, Christopher Navarre
 
SubsKent State
Kenneth Aquino (SG), Larry Jolin (PF), Christopher Brown (C)
Adam Smith, Elmer Carter, John Capers
 
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 9 pts.
 SG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh)
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh)
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupKent State
 PG - John Landry (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Kenneth Aquino (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - John Heiberger (fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Larry Jolin (fresh)
 C - Christopher Brown (fresh) 3 reb.
 
07:28Kent StateJohn Landry clanks a floater from just outside the lane25-17
07:26Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Cedric Peterson25-17
07:20Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson scores on a 3 from the left wing set up by Brian Holloway28-17
07:16Kent StateKenneth Aquino clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner28-17
07:15Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter gets the rebound28-17
07:09Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway is hacked by John Landry - foul #2 on John Landry, team foul #428-17
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Stephen White (PF)
Herbert Hunter
 
SubsKent State
Christopher Bradburn (PG)
John Landry
 
06:55Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson misses long on a 3 from the left wing28-17
06:53Kent StateLarry Jolin snags the defensive board28-17
06:38Kent StateJohn Heiberger makes the shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Kenneth Aquino28-19
06:24Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner28-19
06:23Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway tips it but misses28-19
06:21Kent StateLarry Jolin grabs the board28-19
06:16Kent StateKenneth Aquino comes up short on the jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Cedric Peterson - foul #2 on Cedric Peterson, team foul #728-19
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Bobby Polak (PG), Kevin Watts (SG), Christopher Navarre (PF)
Brian Holloway, Cedric Peterson, Stephen White
 
SubsKent State
Adam Smith (PG)
Christopher Bradburn
 
06:16Kent StateKenneth Aquino misses the 1st free throw28-19
06:16Kent StateKenneth Aquino makes the 2nd free throw28-20
06:07Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing28-20
06:05Kent StateThe rebound goes to Larry Jolin28-20
05:53Kent StateKenneth Aquino is hacked by Bobby Polak - foul #1 on Bobby Polak, team foul #828-20
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Casey Harris (C)
James Smithwick
 
SubsKent State
Elmer Carter (PF)
Larry Jolin
 
05:53Kent StateKenneth Aquino makes the 1st free throw28-21
05:53Kent StateKenneth Aquino makes the 2nd free throw28-22
05:31Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Aquino28-22
05:11Kent StateKenneth Aquino misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing28-22
05:10Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris gets the rebound28-22
05:04Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak is hacked by Christopher Brown - foul #1 on Christopher Brown, team foul #528-22
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Herbert Hunter (PF)
Kevin Watts, Robert Tavera
 
SubsKent State
Christopher Bradburn (SF), John Capers (PF), Wesley Vandeusen (C)
Kenneth Aquino, John Heiberger, Christopher Brown
 
04:51Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses the easy layup28-22
04:49Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway snags the offensive board28-22
04:36Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter lays it up and in on a nice dish by Brian Holloway30-22
04:22Kent StateWesley Vandeusen makes the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Adam Smith30-24
04:17Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Bobby Polak33-24
04:05Kent StateChristopher Bradburn can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner33-24
04:04Kent StateJohn Capers tips it home33-26
03:48Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter buries a floater in the paint35-26
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Bobby Polak (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Casey Harris (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Christopher Navarre (fairly fresh)
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Adam Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Elmer Carter (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Christopher Bradburn (fresh)
 PF - John Capers (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Wesley Vandeusen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:37Kent StateJohn Capers clanks a floater from just outside the lane35-26
03:35Kent StateElmer Carter tips it but misses35-26
03:33Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway snags the defensive board35-26
03:26Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter's pass is intercepted by Christopher Bradburn35-26
03:02Kent StateElmer Carter misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away35-26
03:01Kent StateJohn Capers tips it back up and in35-28
02:51Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Bobby Polak38-28
02:39Kent StateChristopher Bradburn misses the runner from the left block38-28
02:37Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway grabs the board38-28
02:32Northern Illinois UniversityAdam Smith steals the ball from Brian Holloway38-28
02:29Kent StateJohn Capers lays it up and in on a great pass from Adam Smith38-30
02:12Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris double dribbles38-30
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Stephen White (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Brian Holloway, Bobby Polak, Casey Harris, Herbert Hunter, Christopher Navarre
 
SubsKent State
John Landry (PG), Kenneth Aquino (SG), John Heiberger (SF), Larry Jolin (PF), Christopher Brown (C)
Adam Smith, Elmer Carter, Christopher Bradburn, John Capers, Wesley Vandeusen
 
01:49Kent StateA charge is called on John Heiberger - foul #1 on John Heiberger, team foul #638-30
01:38Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera knocks in the floater from the left side40-30
01:18Kent StateKenneth Aquino clanks a fadeaway from the right wing40-30
01:17Kent StateKenneth Aquino hits the follow up shot40-32
01:00Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Aquino - foul #1 on Kenneth Aquino, team foul #740-32
01:00Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn makes the 1st free throw41-32
01:00Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses the 2nd free throw41-32
01:00Kent StateLarry Jolin snags the defensive board41-32
00:36Kent StateKenneth Aquino lays it in on a nice dish by John Heiberger41-34
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn is hacked by Christopher Brown - foul #2 on Christopher Brown, team foul #841-34
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG)
Cedric Peterson
 
SubsKent State
Adam Smith (PG)
John Landry
 
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn makes the 1st free throw42-34
00:31Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses the 2nd free throw42-34
00:31Kent StateChristopher Brown grabs the defensive rebound42-34
00:09Kent StateJohn Heiberger is hacked by Stephen White - foul #2 on Stephen White, team foul #942-34
00:09Kent StateJohn Heiberger makes the 1st free throw42-35
00:09Kent StateJohn Heiberger misses the 2nd free throw42-35
00:09Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Stephen White42-35
00:01Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away42-35
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityThe clock runs out42-35
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Adam Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Kenneth Aquino (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - John Heiberger (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Larry Jolin (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Christopher Brown (fresh) 4 reb.
 
20:00Kent StateJohn Heiberger inbounds the ball42-35
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
19:57Kent StateBrian Holloway steps in front of the Adam Smith pass in the backcourt42-35
19:46Northern Illinois UniversityJohn Heiberger is called for the reach on Brian Holloway - foul #2 on John Heiberger, team foul #142-35
19:33Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn hits a floater from the right wing44-35
19:11Kent StateBrian Holloway steals the ball from Kenneth Aquino44-35
18:56Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing44-35
18:55Kent StateChristopher Brown gets the rebound44-35
18:36Kent StateAdam Smith misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane44-35
18:35Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick snags the defensive board44-35
18:29Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing44-35
18:28Kent StateAdam Smith grabs the defensive rebound44-35
18:15Kent StateJames Smithwick picks off the pass by John Heiberger44-35
18:09Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Jolin takes the ball from Willie Pangburn44-35
17:52Kent StateHerbert Hunter is called for the reach on Larry Jolin - foul #1 on Herbert Hunter, team foul #144-35
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Christopher Navarre (PF)
Herbert Hunter
 
SubsKent State 
17:33Kent StateJohn Heiberger misses the jumper from the right side44-35
17:32Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway grabs the board44-35
17:19Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera clanks a floater from the left wing44-35
17:18Kent StateChristopher Brown snags the defensive board44-35
16:49Kent StateJohn Heiberger can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing44-35
16:48Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn snags the defensive board44-35
16:42Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre drills a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Brian Holloway46-35
16:37Kent StateKenneth Aquino connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by John Heiberger46-38
16:12Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera is fouled on the floor by John Heiberger - foul #3 on John Heiberger, team foul #246-38
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, James Smithwick
 
SubsKent State
John Landry (PG), Elmer Carter (SG), Christopher Bradburn (SF), John Capers (PF), Wesley Vandeusen (C)
Adam Smith, Kenneth Aquino, John Heiberger, Larry Jolin, Christopher Brown
 
15:57Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing46-38
15:55Kent StateJohn Landry snags the defensive board46-38
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - Bobby Polak (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Casey Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 2 pts.
 
LineupKent State
 PG - John Landry (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 SG - Elmer Carter (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Christopher Bradburn (fresh)
 PF - John Capers (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Wesley Vandeusen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:39Kent StateBobby Polak is called for the reach on Elmer Carter - foul #2 on Bobby Polak, team foul #246-38
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Stephen White (C)
Christopher Navarre
 
SubsKent State
John Heiberger (SF)
Christopher Bradburn
 
15:28Kent StateElmer Carter can't finish the layup46-38
15:27Northern Illinois UniversityHerbert Hunter pulls down the rebound46-38
15:20Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson hits a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Bobby Polak48-38
15:10Kent StateJohn Landry clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner48-38
15:09Kent StateWesley Vandeusen hits the follow up shot48-40
15:02Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris blows the layup48-40
15:01Kent StateWesley Vandeusen pulls down the rebound48-40
14:38Kent StateJohn Heiberger connects on the floater from the baseline on a nice dish by John Landry48-42
14:13Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak loses the dribble to Wesley Vandeusen48-42
13:56Kent StateElmer Carter connects on the 3 from the left wing set up by Wesley Vandeusen48-45
13:35Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White clanks a fadeaway from the left block48-45
13:33Kent StateJohn Capers gets the rebound48-45
13:17Kent StateElmer Carter can't connect on a shot from the left side48-45
13:16Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White gets the rebound48-45
13:11Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris comes up short on the jump hook from the left block48-45
13:10Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris tips it back up and in50-45
12:55Kent StateWesley Vandeusen misses long on a runner near the basket50-45
12:54Kent StateWesley Vandeusen grabs the offensive rebound50-45
12:39Kent StateCedric Peterson steps in front of the John Landry pass50-45
12:31Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris hits a fadeaway from the free throw line52-45
12:19Kent StateHerbert Hunter steals the ball from Wesley Vandeusen52-45
12:09Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak misses the jumper from the right wing52-45
12:07Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris grabs the offensive board52-45
11:54Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson misses short on a jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by John Heiberger - foul #4 on John Heiberger, team foul #352-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Bobby Polak, Casey Harris, Herbert Hunter, Stephen White
 
SubsKent State
Adam Smith (PG), Kenneth Aquino (SG), Christopher Bradburn (SF), Larry Jolin (PF), Christopher Brown (C)
John Landry, Elmer Carter, John Heiberger, John Capers, Wesley Vandeusen
 
11:54Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson makes the 1st free throw53-45
11:54Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson makes the 2nd free throw54-45
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Adam Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Kenneth Aquino (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Christopher Bradburn (fresh)
 PF - Larry Jolin (fresh) 4 reb.
 C - Christopher Brown (fresh) 6 reb.
 
11:43Kent StateChristopher Bradburn misses the 3pt attempt from straight away54-45
11:42Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre pulls down the rebound54-45
11:36Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing and he's fouled by Adam Smith - foul #1 on Adam Smith, team foul #456-45
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG)
Cedric Peterson
 
SubsKent State 
11:36Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the free throw57-45
11:11Kent StateChristopher Brown clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away57-45
11:09Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera grabs the defensive rebound57-45
11:05Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing57-45
11:03Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick tips it in59-45
10:48Kent StateLarry Jolin's layup is rejected by Christopher Navarre59-45
10:47Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre grabs the defensive rebound59-45
10:41Northern Illinois UniversityRobert Tavera lays it in on a nice dish by Brian Holloway61-45
10:32Kent StateKenneth Aquino misses short on a fadeaway in the lane61-45
10:31Kent StateKenneth Aquino tips it in61-47
10:24Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn clanks a jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Christopher Brown - foul #3 on Christopher Brown, team foul #561-47
10:24Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn makes the 1st free throw62-47
10:24Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn misses the 2nd free throw62-47
10:24Kent StateChristopher Brown gets the rebound62-47
10:01Kent StateKenneth Aquino comes up short on the 3 from straight away62-47
10:00Northern Illinois UniversityThe rebound goes to Christopher Navarre62-47
09:56Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing62-47
09:54Kent StateKenneth Aquino grabs the defensive rebound62-47
09:47Kent StateKenneth Aquino knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Adam Smith62-50
09:18Northern Illinois UniversityChristopher Navarre comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline62-50
09:17Kent StateLarry Jolin gets the rebound62-50
09:15Kent StateAdam Smith is whistled for traveling in the backcourt62-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Casey Harris (SF), Stephen White (PF)
Robert Tavera, Christopher Navarre
 
SubsKent State
Elmer Carter (SG), John Landry (SF), John Capers (PF), Wesley Vandeusen (C)
Kenneth Aquino, Christopher Bradburn, Larry Jolin, Christopher Brown
 
09:04Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn is fouled on the floor by Elmer Carter - foul #2 on Elmer Carter, team foul #662-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (SG)
Willie Pangburn
 
SubsKent State 
08:47Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Brian Holloway64-50
08:19Kent StateJohn Landry throws a bad pass out of bounds64-50
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Bobby Polak (SG), Robert Tavera (SF)
Brian Holloway, James Smithwick
 
SubsKent State
Christopher Bradburn (SF)
Adam Smith
 
08:02Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away64-50
08:00Kent StateWesley Vandeusen snags the defensive board64-50
07:39Kent StateWesley Vandeusen hits a floater from the right side on a nice dish by John Landry64-52
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 14 pts. 2 stl.
 SG - Bobby Polak (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast.
 SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Stephen White (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Casey Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb.
 
LineupKent State
 PG - John Landry (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 SG - Elmer Carter (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Christopher Bradburn (fresh)
 PF - John Capers (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Wesley Vandeusen (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
07:28Northern Illinois UniversityStephen White hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side64-52
07:26Kent StateChristopher Bradburn snags the defensive board64-52
07:04Kent StateJohn Landry scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Elmer Carter64-55
06:59Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris scores on a turnaround in the paint set up by Cedric Peterson66-55
06:44Kent StateCasey Harris picks off the pass by John Capers66-55
06:30Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Elmer Carter - foul #3 on Elmer Carter, team foul #766-55
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Willie Pangburn (SG), Harvey Link (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C)
Cedric Peterson, Robert Tavera, Stephen White, Casey Harris
 
SubsKent State
Adam Smith (PG), Kenneth Aquino (SG), John Heiberger (SF), Larry Jolin (PF), Christopher Brown (C)
John Landry, Elmer Carter, Christopher Bradburn, John Capers, Wesley Vandeusen
 
06:30Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak makes the 1st free throw67-55
06:30Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak makes the 2nd free throw68-55
06:09Kent StateAdam Smith misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing68-55
06:08Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak snags the defensive board68-55
06:01Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak makes the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Willie Pangburn71-55
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) 
05:57Kent StateJohn Heiberger lays it up and in on a great pass from Larry Jolin71-57
05:52Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner71-57
05:50Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick tips it but misses71-57
05:48Kent StateChristopher Brown pulls down the rebound71-57
05:44Kent StateAdam Smith connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Kenneth Aquino71-60
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick can't connect on a runner in the lane but he's hacked by Adam Smith - foul #2 on Adam Smith, team foul #871-60
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Brian Holloway (PG), Casey Harris (SF)
Bobby Polak, Harvey Link
 
SubsKent State 
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the 1st free throw72-60
05:30Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick makes the 2nd free throw73-60
05:22Kent StateJohn Heiberger comes up short on the floater from the right side73-60
05:21Kent StateLarry Jolin can't tip it in73-60
05:20Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris snags the defensive board73-60
05:06Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway's dunk attempt is rejected by Christopher Brown73-60
05:05Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway pulls down the offensive rebound73-60
04:52Northern Illinois UniversityWillie Pangburn hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Brian Holloway75-60
04:36Kent StateKenneth Aquino clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away75-60
04:35Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick gets the rebound75-60
04:31Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris hits a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Herbert Hunter77-60
04:29Kent StateWillie Pangburn steals it from Adam Smith in the backcourt77-60
04:27Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway banks in the layup on a nice dish by Willie Pangburn79-60
04:13Kent StateAdam Smith knocks in the floater from the right side set up by John Heiberger79-62
03:54Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away79-62
03:52Kent StateChristopher Brown grabs the board79-62
03:32Kent StateAdam Smith can't connect on a 3 from the right wing79-62
03:31Northern Illinois UniversityJames Smithwick snags the defensive board79-62
LineupNorthern Illinois University
 PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 14 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Willie Pangburn (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Casey Harris (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Herbert Hunter (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb.
 C - James Smithwick (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb.
 
LineupKent State
 PG - Adam Smith (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Kenneth Aquino (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - John Heiberger (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf.
 PF - Larry Jolin (fairly fresh) 6 reb.
 C - Christopher Brown (fairly fresh) 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf.
 
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
03:27Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side79-62
03:25Kent StateKenneth Aquino grabs the board79-62
03:18Kent StateChristopher Brown misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing79-62
03:17Northern Illinois UniversityCasey Harris grabs the defensive rebound79-62
03:13Northern Illinois UniversityBrian Holloway buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Willie Pangburn82-62
03:03Kent StateJohn Heiberger hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing82-62
03:02Kent StateJohn Heiberger grabs the offensive rebound82-62
02:50Kent StateKenneth Aquino makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from John Heiberger82-65
02:37Northern Illinois UniversityLarry Jolin picks off the pass by Casey Harris82-65
02:20Kent StateKenneth Aquino is fouled on the floor by Willie Pangburn - foul #3 on Willie Pangburn, team foul #382-65
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Cedric Peterson (PG), Bobby Polak (SG), Harvey Link (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF), Stephen White (C)
Brian Holloway, Willie Pangburn, Casey Harris, Herbert Hunter, James Smithwick
 
SubsKent State
John Landry (PG), Elmer Carter (SG), Christopher Bradburn (SF), John Capers (PF), Wesley Vandeusen (C)
Adam Smith, Kenneth Aquino, John Heiberger, Larry Jolin, Christopher Brown
 
02:13Kent StateJohn Capers drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner82-68
02:07Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson connects on the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Stephen White85-68
01:50Kent StateJohn Landry hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Christopher Bradburn85-70
01:45Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak misses the jumpshot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Christopher Bradburn - foul #2 on Christopher Bradburn, team foul #985-70
SubsNorthern Illinois University
Casey Harris (SF)
Harvey Link
 
SubsKent State 
01:45Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak makes the 1st free throw86-70
01:45Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak makes the 2nd free throw87-70
01:29Kent StateElmer Carter misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing87-70
01:28Kent StateJohn Landry tips it home87-72
01:12Northern Illinois UniversityElmer Carter steps in front of the Stephen White pass87-72
00:54Kent StateJohn Landry can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner87-72
00:53Kent StateWesley Vandeusen grabs the offensive board87-72
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:49Kent StateElmer Carter misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away87-72
00:47Kent StateChristopher Bradburn tips it back up and in87-74
Game PlanNorthern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) 
Game PlanKent StateKent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) 
00:21Northern Illinois UniversityCedric Peterson knocks in the driving attempt from the right block89-74
00:15Kent StateChristopher Navarre picks off the pass by Christopher Bradburn89-74
00:00Northern Illinois UniversityBobby Polak runs out the clock89-74