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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Crum
Final -
9/22/2026
76
  1 2 F
#21 N. Kentucky 36 40 76
S. Illinois, Edwardsville 40 26 66
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cAndy Nelson 26 3-4 0-0 1-2 3 7 1 2 1 1 3 7
pfRichard Lebaron 28 5-10 2-4 2-2 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 14
sfCurtis Cain 27 5-9 0-2 4-4 1 5 1 1 3 0 0 14
sgJason Spigner 22 2-4 1-2 1-2 1 1 4 1 1 0 2 6
pgCharles Bass 31 6-12 3-7 1-2 1 3 3 4 1 0 2 16
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgCarl Skyberg 14 3-5 2-3 0-0 0 2 4 2 1 0 2 8
sfWilliam Tripp 14 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 0
cJames Williams 14 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 1
pgRichard Smathers 12 2-4 1-3 0-0 0 1 3 2 2 0 0 5
sgDavid Ryan 11 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 5
sgTerry Marchese 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 28-52 10-23 10-14 8 27 21 13 10 3 13 76
Percentages   .538 .435 .714                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEarl Merchant 26 5-7 1-1 1-2 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 12
pfJedrek Denski 22 3-4 1-1 1-2 1 4 2 1 1 0 1 8
sfDwight Vidrio 22 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 0
sgEric Stepnowski 28 5-13 2-7 1-2 1 3 2 1 0 0 1 13
pgRaymond Shimp 24 2-4 2-3 0-0 0 3 3 3 1 0 4 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgEarl Bolling 17 3-5 1-3 0-0 1 1 4 2 2 0 2 7
sgMichael Ratliff 17 2-5 0-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 4
cWesley Swain 16 2-4 0-1 2-2 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 6
pfJohn Christen 13 2-4 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 4
sfNicholas Barrett 9 1-3 0-0 2-2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 4
sgDavid Keller 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
pfRobert Reed 3 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2
Totals 200 26-53 7-19 7-10 8 25 15 14 4 1 13 66
Percentages   .491 .368 .700                

NKU
36
14-27
6-14
2-4
4
12
11
7
6
1
7
10
4
3
4
10
40
14-25
4-9
8-10
4
15
10
6
4
2
6
16
9
5
7
9
76
28-52
10-23
10-14
8
27
21
13
10
3
13
26
13
8
11
19
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
SIUE
40
15-26
6-13
4-6
3
12
10
7
2
0
5
12
14
0
2
19
26
11-27
1-6
3-4
5
13
5
7
2
1
8
10
4
6
0
8
66
26-53
7-19
7-10
8
25
15
14
4
1
13
22
18
6
2
27
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pg Charles Bass N. Kentucky
16 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh)
 SG - Jason Spigner (fresh)
 SF - Curtis Cain (fresh)
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fresh)
 C - Andy Nelson (fresh)
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Raymond Shimp (fresh)
 SG - Eric Stepnowski (fresh)
 SF - Dwight Vidrio (fresh)
 PF - Jedrek Denski (fresh)
 C - Earl Merchant (fresh)
 
20:00S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant wins the tip0-0
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:40S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane0-0
19:38S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski pulls down the offensive rebound0-0
19:19S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant loses the dribble to Charles Bass0-0
18:57N. KentuckyCurtis Cain misses the 3pt shot from the right wing0-0
18:56S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleThe rebound goes to Earl Merchant0-0
18:51S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Richard Lebaron - foul #1 on Richard Lebaron, team foul #10-0
18:51S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski misses the 1st free throw0-0
18:51S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski makes the 2nd free throw0-1
18:44N. KentuckyJason Spigner clanks a 3 from the left corner0-1
18:43S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio snags the defensive board0-1
18:26S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp's pass is intercepted by Andy Nelson0-1
18:10N. KentuckyAndy Nelson is whistled for traveling0-1
17:50S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Eric Stepnowski0-4
17:25N. KentuckyCharles Bass makes the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Jason Spigner3-4
17:07S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Jedrek Denski3-7
16:45N. KentuckyRaymond Shimp is called for the reach on Charles Bass - foul #1 on Raymond Shimp, team foul #13-7
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Michael Ratliff (SF), Wesley Swain (PF), John Christen (C)
Dwight Vidrio, Jedrek Denski, Earl Merchant
 
16:29N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner3-7
16:27N. KentuckyCurtis Cain gets the offensive rebound3-7
16:13N. KentuckyAndy Nelson misses the turnaround from the right block but the foul's on John Christen - foul #1 on John Christen, team foul #23-7
SubsN. Kentucky
Carl Skyberg (SG)
Jason Spigner
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Earl Bolling (PG)
Raymond Shimp
 
16:13N. KentuckyAndy Nelson misses the 1st free throw3-7
16:13N. KentuckyAndy Nelson makes the 2nd free throw4-7
15:58S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner4-7
15:57S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain grabs the offensive board4-7
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - Carl Skyberg (fresh)
 SF - Curtis Cain (fresh)
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fresh)
 C - Andy Nelson (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Earl Bolling (fresh)
 SG - Eric Stepnowski (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Ratliff (fresh)
 PF - Wesley Swain (fresh)
 C - John Christen (fresh)
 
15:50S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner4-7
15:49N. KentuckyCharles Bass pulls down the rebound4-7
15:47N. KentuckyCharles Bass loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt4-7
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Nicholas Barrett (SF), Earl Merchant (C)
Eric Stepnowski, John Christen
 
15:26S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain knocks in the runner from the right block4-9
15:13N. KentuckyCharles Bass knocks in the jumper from the free throw line set up by Andy Nelson6-9
15:03S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleAndy Nelson is called for the reach on Michael Ratliff - foul #1 on Andy Nelson, team foul #26-9
SubsN. Kentucky
David Ryan (SF), William Tripp (PF), James Williams (C)
Curtis Cain, Richard Lebaron, Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Raymond Shimp (PG), Dwight Vidrio (SF), Jedrek Denski (PF)
Michael Ratliff, Nicholas Barrett, Wesley Swain
 
14:54S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski makes the floater from the baseline6-11
14:46N. KentuckyCharles Bass's pass is off the mark and out of bounds6-11
SubsN. Kentucky
Jason Spigner (SG)
Carl Skyberg
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Eric Stepnowski (SG)
Earl Bolling
 
14:19S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDavid Ryan is called for the reach on Dwight Vidrio - foul #1 on David Ryan, team foul #36-11
SubsN. Kentucky
Carl Skyberg (PG)
Charles Bass
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Wesley Swain (C)
Earl Merchant
 
14:03S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski misses the 3 pointer from the right corner6-11
14:02S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio grabs the offensive rebound6-11
13:45S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski loses the dribble to Carl Skyberg6-11
13:41N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg can't finish the layup6-11
13:40S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain grabs the board6-11
13:25S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain is denied on a layup by William Tripp6-11
13:23N. KentuckyJames Williams grabs the defensive rebound6-11
13:09N. KentuckyJason Spigner knocks in the runner from the right block on a great pass from David Ryan8-11
12:48S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain's pass is off the mark and out of bounds8-11
SubsN. Kentucky
Charles Bass (PG), Curtis Cain (SF), Richard Lebaron (PF), Andy Nelson (C)
Jason Spigner, David Ryan, William Tripp, James Williams
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Earl Bolling (PG), Michael Ratliff (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Earl Merchant (C)
Raymond Shimp, Eric Stepnowski, Dwight Vidrio, Jedrek Denski
 
12:33N. KentuckyCharles Bass clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner8-11
12:31N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron can't tip it in8-11
12:29S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett snags the defensive board8-11
12:14S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleCharles Bass is called for the reach on Earl Bolling - foul #1 on Charles Bass, team foul #48-11
SubsN. Kentucky
Richard Smathers (SG)
Carl Skyberg
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville 
11:59S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Ratliff8-14
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh) 5 pts.
 SG - Richard Smathers (fresh)
 SF - Curtis Cain (fresh)
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fresh)
 C - Andy Nelson (fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Earl Bolling (fresh)
 SG - Michael Ratliff (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh)
 PF - Wesley Swain (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Earl Merchant (fresh) 3 pts.
 
11:41N. KentuckyCharles Bass is hacked by Earl Bolling - foul #1 on Earl Bolling, team foul #38-14
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Eric Stepnowski (SG), John Christen (PF)
Nicholas Barrett, Wesley Swain
 
11:25N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Richard Smathers11-14
11:04S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane11-16
10:51N. KentuckyRichard Smathers buries a turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Curtis Cain13-16
10:31S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff loses the dribble to Curtis Cain13-16
10:16N. KentuckyCurtis Cain misses long on a jumper from the baseline13-16
10:14S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJohn Christen grabs the defensive rebound13-16
09:58S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Earl Bolling13-19
09:42N. KentuckyRichard Smathers's pass is intercepted by Earl Bolling13-19
09:28S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing13-22
09:11N. KentuckyCurtis Cain buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Richard Smathers15-22
08:55S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJohn Christen makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Earl Bolling15-24
08:48N. KentuckyAndy Nelson connects on the floater from the baseline17-24
08:38S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJohn Christen blows the layup17-24
08:37N. KentuckyCharles Bass snags the defensive board17-24
08:23N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Charles Bass19-24
08:06S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling scores on a shot from the left side set up by John Christen19-26
07:46N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner19-26
07:44N. KentuckyAndy Nelson tips it but misses19-26
07:43S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski snags the defensive board19-26
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Smathers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Curtis Cain (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Andy Nelson (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Earl Bolling (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Eric Stepnowski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Michael Ratliff (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 PF - John Christen (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Earl Merchant (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 
07:29S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJohn Christen misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away19-26
07:27N. KentuckyCurtis Cain grabs the defensive rebound19-26
07:09N. KentuckyRichard Smathers is called for traveling19-26
SubsN. Kentucky
Carl Skyberg (PG), Jason Spigner (SG), David Ryan (SF), William Tripp (PF), James Williams (C)
Charles Bass, Richard Smathers, Curtis Cain, Richard Lebaron, Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Raymond Shimp (PG), David Keller (SG), Dwight Vidrio (SF), Jedrek Denski (PF), Wesley Swain (C)
Earl Bolling, Eric Stepnowski, Michael Ratliff, John Christen, Earl Merchant
 
06:50S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski buries a floater in the lane on a great pass from Raymond Shimp19-28
06:34N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by William Tripp22-28
06:10S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDavid Keller is hacked by Jason Spigner - foul #1 on Jason Spigner, team foul #522-28
06:01S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain misses the shot from the left block but he's fouled by William Tripp - foul #1 on William Tripp, team foul #622-28
06:01S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain makes the 1st free throw22-29
06:01S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain makes the 2nd free throw22-30
05:44N. KentuckyJason Spigner connects on the 3 from the right corner set up by David Ryan25-30
05:30S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane25-30
05:29N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg gets the rebound25-30
05:00N. KentuckyDavid Ryan knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing28-30
04:47S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away28-30
04:46N. KentuckyWilliam Tripp pulls down the rebound28-30
04:20N. KentuckyWilliam Tripp can't finish the layup28-30
04:19S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp pulls down the rebound28-30
04:12S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJason Spigner steals it from David Keller28-30
04:08N. KentuckyDavid Ryan lays it up and in on a nice dish by Jason Spigner30-30
03:56S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain banks in the layup on a great pass from Raymond Shimp30-32
03:49N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg loses the ball out of bounds30-32
SubsN. Kentucky
Charles Bass (PG), Richard Smathers (SG), Curtis Cain (SF), Richard Lebaron (PF), Andy Nelson (C)
Carl Skyberg, Jason Spigner, David Ryan, William Tripp, James Williams
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Earl Bolling (PG), Eric Stepnowski (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), John Christen (PF), Robert Reed (C)
Raymond Shimp, David Keller, Dwight Vidrio, Jedrek Denski, Wesley Swain
 
03:30S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRobert Reed makes the turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Eric Stepnowski30-34
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Smathers (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Curtis Cain (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fresh) 5 pts.
 C - Andy Nelson (fresh) 3 pts.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Earl Bolling (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Eric Stepnowski (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh)
 PF - John Christen (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Robert Reed (fresh) 2 pts.
 
03:02N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron makes the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Charles Bass33-34
02:41S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner33-37
02:32N. KentuckyCharles Bass misses the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Earl Bolling - foul #2 on Earl Bolling, team foul #433-37
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Michael Ratliff (SF), Earl Merchant (C)
Nicholas Barrett, John Christen
 
02:32N. KentuckyCharles Bass misses the 1st free throw33-37
02:32N. KentuckyCharles Bass makes the 2nd free throw34-37
02:15S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski can't connect on a 3 from the left corner34-37
02:13N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to Andy Nelson34-37
01:52N. KentuckyEarl Bolling steals it from Curtis Cain34-37
01:48S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff banks in the layup on a great pass from Earl Bolling34-39
01:32N. KentuckyRichard Smathers comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing34-39
01:30S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRobert Reed snags the defensive board34-39
01:19S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling loses the dribble to Curtis Cain34-39
01:01N. KentuckyRobert Reed is called for the reach on Richard Lebaron - foul #1 on Robert Reed, team foul #534-39
SubsN. Kentucky
Jason Spigner (SG), William Tripp (SF), James Williams (C)
Richard Smathers, Curtis Cain, Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Raymond Shimp (PG), Dwight Vidrio (SF), Jedrek Denski (PF)
Earl Bolling, Eric Stepnowski, Robert Reed
 
00:55N. KentuckyWilliam Tripp misses short on a 3 from straight away34-39
00:53N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron tips it back up and in36-39
00:27S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant misses badly on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on James Williams - foul #1 on James Williams, team foul #736-39
SubsN. Kentucky
David Ryan (SF)
Richard Lebaron
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville 
00:27S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant makes the 1st free throw36-40
00:27S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant misses the 2nd free throw36-40
00:27N. KentuckyJames Williams gets the rebound36-40
00:03N. KentuckyCharles Bass misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing36-40
00:02S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff pulls down the rebound36-40
00:00S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff misses short on a fullcourt shot36-40
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Jason Spigner (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Curtis Cain (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Andy Nelson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Raymond Shimp (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Eric Stepnowski (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dwight Vidrio (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Jedrek Denski (fresh) 7 pts.
 C - Earl Merchant (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00N. KentuckyCurtis Cain inbounds the ball36-40
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:44N. KentuckyCurtis Cain scores on a shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Jason Spigner and the foul's on Dwight Vidrio - foul #1 on Dwight Vidrio, team foul #138-40
19:44N. KentuckyCurtis Cain makes the free throw39-40
19:26S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp's floater is knocked away by Richard Lebaron39-40
19:25N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron grabs the board39-40
19:07N. KentuckyRaymond Shimp steals the ball from Charles Bass39-40
18:45S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant can't finish the layup39-40
18:44N. KentuckyCurtis Cain snags the defensive board39-40
18:40N. KentuckyCurtis Cain clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner39-40
18:39N. KentuckyJason Spigner grabs the offensive rebound39-40
18:23N. KentuckyJason Spigner misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing39-40
18:21S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski grabs the board39-40
18:03S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant buries a floater from the right side set up by Jedrek Denski39-42
17:34N. KentuckyJedrek Denski steps in front of the Charles Bass pass39-42
17:19S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski drills a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Raymond Shimp39-44
16:59N. KentuckyCurtis Cain hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Jason Spigner41-44
16:45S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski is hacked by Andy Nelson - foul #2 on Andy Nelson, team foul #141-44
SubsN. Kentucky
Carl Skyberg (SG), David Ryan (SF), William Tripp (PF), James Williams (C)
Jason Spigner, Curtis Cain, Richard Lebaron, Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Earl Bolling (PG), Michael Ratliff (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Wesley Swain (PF), John Christen (C)
Raymond Shimp, Eric Stepnowski, Dwight Vidrio, Jedrek Denski, Earl Merchant
 
16:28S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff connects on the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Earl Bolling41-46
16:24N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Charles Bass44-46
15:59S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing44-46
15:57N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg grabs the board44-46
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Carl Skyberg (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - David Ryan (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - William Tripp (fresh)
 C - James Williams (fresh) 2 reb.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Earl Bolling (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Ratliff (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh)
 PF - Wesley Swain (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Christen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
15:38N. KentuckyCharles Bass buries a runner from the right block on a great pass from William Tripp46-46
15:25S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner46-46
15:24S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff can't tip it in46-46
15:23N. KentuckyJames Williams grabs the defensive rebound46-46
14:57N. KentuckyCharles Bass makes the 3pt shot from the right corner49-46
14:44S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain is fouled on the floor by Charles Bass - foul #2 on Charles Bass, team foul #249-46
SubsN. Kentucky
Richard Smathers (SG), Curtis Cain (SF), Richard Lebaron (PF), Andy Nelson (C)
Charles Bass, David Ryan, William Tripp, James Williams
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Raymond Shimp (PG), Eric Stepnowski (SG), Earl Merchant (C)
Earl Bolling, Nicholas Barrett, John Christen
 
14:30S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleMichael Ratliff misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side49-46
14:29S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski tips it in49-48
14:15N. KentuckyAndy Nelson is whistled for a carry49-48
SubsN. Kentucky
David Ryan (SG)
Carl Skyberg
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Dwight Vidrio (SF), Jedrek Denski (PF)
Michael Ratliff, Wesley Swain
 
14:00S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio misses the jumper from just outside the lane49-48
13:58N. KentuckyAndy Nelson gets the rebound49-48
13:43N. KentuckyRichard Smathers is fouled on the floor by Raymond Shimp - foul #2 on Raymond Shimp, team foul #249-48
SubsN. Kentucky
Jason Spigner (SG)
David Ryan
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville 
13:26N. KentuckyRichard Smathers clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away49-48
13:24S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant pulls down the rebound49-48
13:10S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski loses the dribble to Richard Smathers49-48
12:57N. KentuckyCurtis Cain hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket49-48
12:56S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp grabs the defensive rebound49-48
12:33S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant can't connect on a runner in the paint49-48
12:31N. KentuckyRichard Smathers grabs the defensive rebound49-48
12:03N. KentuckyAndy Nelson hits a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Richard Smathers51-48
11:38S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio throws a bad pass out of bounds51-48
SubsN. Kentucky
Charles Bass (PG), Carl Skyberg (SG), David Ryan (SF), William Tripp (PF), James Williams (C)
Richard Smathers, Jason Spigner, Curtis Cain, Richard Lebaron, Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Earl Bolling (PG), Michael Ratliff (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Wesley Swain (PF), John Christen (C)
Raymond Shimp, Eric Stepnowski, Dwight Vidrio, Jedrek Denski, Earl Merchant
 
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Carl Skyberg (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - David Ryan (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - William Tripp (fresh)
 C - James Williams (fresh) 3 reb.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Earl Bolling (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Ratliff (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh)
 PF - Wesley Swain (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Christen (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:24N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg's pass is off the mark and out of bounds51-48
11:15S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJohn Christen banks in the layup on a nice dish by Michael Ratliff51-50
10:52N. KentuckyCharles Bass knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Carl Skyberg53-50
10:39S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner53-50
10:37S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett misses the tip53-50
10:35S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling pulls down the offensive rebound53-50
10:13S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett knocks in the shot from the right wing53-52
09:58N. KentuckyCharles Bass scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from David Ryan56-52
09:45S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Carl Skyberg - foul #1 on Carl Skyberg, team foul #356-52
SubsN. Kentucky
Curtis Cain (SF), Richard Lebaron (PF), Andy Nelson (C)
David Ryan, William Tripp, James Williams
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Raymond Shimp (PG), Eric Stepnowski (SG)
Earl Bolling, Michael Ratliff
 
09:45S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett makes the 1st free throw56-53
09:45S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleNicholas Barrett makes the 2nd free throw56-54
09:24N. KentuckyCurtis Cain buries a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Carl Skyberg and he's fouled by Nicholas Barrett - foul #1 on Nicholas Barrett, team foul #358-54
SubsN. Kentucky
Jason Spigner (SG)
Carl Skyberg
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Dwight Vidrio (SF), Earl Merchant (C)
Nicholas Barrett, John Christen
 
09:24N. KentuckyCurtis Cain makes the free throw59-54
09:06S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant connects on the shot near the basket59-56
08:38N. KentuckyCharles Bass misses the fadeaway from the right wing59-56
08:36S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp pulls down the rebound59-56
08:26S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleCurtis Cain picks off the pass by Dwight Vidrio59-56
08:22N. KentuckyCurtis Cain throws it down61-56
08:01S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleDwight Vidrio is hacked by Andy Nelson - foul #3 on Andy Nelson, team foul #461-56
SubsN. Kentucky
Carl Skyberg (PG), Richard Smathers (SG), William Tripp (SF)
Charles Bass, Jason Spigner, Curtis Cain
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Michael Ratliff (SF), Jedrek Denski (PF), John Christen (C)
Dwight Vidrio, Wesley Swain, Earl Merchant
 
07:42S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing61-56
07:41N. KentuckyAndy Nelson grabs the defensive rebound61-56
07:27N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner61-56
07:26N. KentuckyAndy Nelson pulls down the offensive rebound61-56
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Carl Skyberg (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Richard Smathers (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - William Tripp (fresh)
 PF - Richard Lebaron (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Andy Nelson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Raymond Shimp (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Eric Stepnowski (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Michael Ratliff (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Jedrek Denski (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Christen (fresh) 4 pts.
 
07:14N. KentuckyRichard Smathers makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Carl Skyberg64-56
07:08S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRichard Smathers steps in front of the John Christen pass64-56
07:04N. KentuckyCarl Skyberg hits a jumper from the right side66-56
06:44S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski misses the dunk but he's fouled by Carl Skyberg - foul #2 on Carl Skyberg, team foul #566-56
SubsN. Kentucky
Charles Bass (PG), Jason Spigner (SG), Curtis Cain (SF), James Williams (C)
Carl Skyberg, Richard Smathers, Richard Lebaron, Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Earl Bolling (PG), Dwight Vidrio (SF), Earl Merchant (C)
Raymond Shimp, Eric Stepnowski, John Christen
 
06:44S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski misses the 1st free throw66-56
06:44S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski makes the 2nd free throw66-57
06:20N. KentuckyCharles Bass can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner66-57
06:18N. KentuckyCharles Bass pulls down the offensive rebound66-57
05:56N. KentuckyJason Spigner is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Jason Spigner, team foul #666-57
SubsN. Kentucky
Richard Lebaron (PF)
William Tripp
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Wesley Swain (PF)
Jedrek Denski
 
05:42S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Bolling's pass is off the mark and out of bounds66-57
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Eric Stepnowski (SG)
Michael Ratliff
 
05:23N. KentuckyCharles Bass is hacked by Wesley Swain - foul #1 on Wesley Swain, team foul #466-57
SubsN. Kentucky
Carl Skyberg (SG)
Jason Spigner
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Nicholas Barrett (SF)
Dwight Vidrio
 
05:13N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron scores on a driving attempt near the basket set up by Carl Skyberg68-57
04:53S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side68-57
04:51N. KentuckyCurtis Cain snags the defensive board68-57
04:30N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane68-57
04:28S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleWesley Swain snags the defensive board68-57
04:04S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant lays it up and in68-59
03:54N. KentuckyJames Williams is whistled for a carry68-59
SubsN. Kentucky
Jason Spigner (SG), David Ryan (SF), William Tripp (PF), Andy Nelson (C)
Carl Skyberg, Curtis Cain, Richard Lebaron, James Williams
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Raymond Shimp (PG), Dwight Vidrio (SF), Jedrek Denski (PF), John Christen (C)
Earl Bolling, Nicholas Barrett, Wesley Swain, Earl Merchant
 
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
03:42S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp double dribbles68-59
SubsN. Kentucky 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Michael Ratliff (SG)
Eric Stepnowski
 
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) 
03:15N. KentuckyCharles Bass clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side68-59
03:14N. KentuckyAndy Nelson hits the follow up shot70-59
LineupN. Kentucky
 PG - Charles Bass (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Jason Spigner (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - David Ryan (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - William Tripp (fresh)
 C - Andy Nelson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupS. Illinois, Edwardsville
 PG - Raymond Shimp (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast.
 SG - Michael Ratliff (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SF - Dwight Vidrio (fresh) 2 reb.
 PF - Jedrek Denski (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 C - John Christen (fresh) 4 pts.
 
03:03S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp connects on the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Ratliff70-62
02:58N. KentuckyN. Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)70-62
SubsN. Kentucky
Curtis Cain (SF), Richard Lebaron (PF)
David Ryan, William Tripp
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville
Eric Stepnowski (SG), Earl Merchant (C)
Michael Ratliff, John Christen
 
02:40N. KentuckyJason Spigner misses badly on a shot from the left side but the foul's on Raymond Shimp - foul #3 on Raymond Shimp, team foul #570-62
02:40N. KentuckyJason Spigner misses the 1st free throw70-62
02:40N. KentuckyJason Spigner makes the 2nd free throw71-62
02:20S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleRaymond Shimp misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing71-62
02:18S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEarl Merchant hits the follow up shot71-64
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
01:57N. KentuckyEarl Merchant blocks the short jumper by Richard Lebaron71-64
01:56S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski gets the rebound71-64
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
01:42S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski hits a jumpshot from the right side71-66
01:30N. KentuckyCharles Bass comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner71-66
01:29S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski grabs the defensive rebound71-66
01:10S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleThe jump hook by Eric Stepnowski is blocked by Andy Nelson71-66
01:09N. KentuckyAndy Nelson pulls down the rebound71-66
01:03N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron can't throw it down but the foul's on Jedrek Denski - foul #1 on Jedrek Denski, team foul #671-66
01:03N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron makes the 1st free throw72-66
01:03N. KentuckyRichard Lebaron makes the 2nd free throw73-66
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) 
00:46S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing73-66
00:44N. KentuckyCurtis Cain grabs the defensive rebound73-66
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:43N. KentuckyCurtis Cain is hacked by Eric Stepnowski in the backcourt - foul #1 on Eric Stepnowski, team foul #773-66
SubsN. Kentucky
James Williams (C)
Andy Nelson
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville 
00:43N. KentuckyCurtis Cain makes the 1st free throw74-66
00:43N. KentuckyCurtis Cain makes the 2nd free throw75-66
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) 
00:35S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJames Williams steals the ball from Raymond Shimp75-66
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
00:33N. KentuckyJames Williams is fouled in the backcourt by Raymond Shimp - foul #4 on Raymond Shimp, team foul #875-66
SubsN. Kentucky
Terry Marchese (SF)
Curtis Cain
 
SubsS. Illinois, Edwardsville 
00:33N. KentuckyJames Williams makes the 1st free throw76-66
00:33N. KentuckyJames Williams misses the 2nd free throw76-66
00:33S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleJedrek Denski snags the defensive board76-66
00:26S. Illinois, EdwardsvilleEric Stepnowski can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side76-66
00:25N. KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Williams76-66
Game PlanN. KentuckyN. Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanS. Illinois, EdwardsvilleS. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) 
00:00N. KentuckyCharles Bass runs out the clock76-66