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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Non-Conference Knight
Illinois State Sim AI
Mercer Sim AI
Final -
 5/13/2024
83
  1 2 F
Illinois State 42 41 83
Mercer 34 52 86
86
Illinois State (18-9, 12-4)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Neves 24 3-9 2-5 2-2 3 8 0 1 1 2 1 10
pfVic Springer 24 3-9 1-3 1-1 0 3 0 2 2 1 1 8
sfRafael Wiesner 16 1-2 1-1 0-0 0 4 0 1 0 1 1 3
sgFrederick Becker 22 4-7 2-4 0-0 1 2 5 1 1 0 3 10
pgLee Savage 20 5-9 2-4 3-3 1 2 5 1 0 0 5 15
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgJoshua Ragland 21 5-7 0-0 3-4 0 0 3 2 4 0 4 13
sgBrian Metheny 20 4-8 1-3 2-2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 11
cPaul Bonnell 12 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
pfWilliam Krantz 12 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 0
sfReginald Anderson 12 3-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 6
pfLarry Thompson 9 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0
sgReginald Moloney 8 2-2 0-0 1-2 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 5
Totals 200 31-63 9-22 12-14 8 28 16 12 11 5 21 83
Percentages   .492 .409 .857                

Mercer (18-11, 11-5)
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cRalph Castillon 23 6-9 2-4 2-2 3 4 0 1 1 2 1 16
pfJeffrey Warner 19 4-9 2-5 0-1 1 5 0 1 0 0 1 10
sfMatthew Sasse 25 3-6 1-1 2-2 0 3 3 2 2 0 4 9
sgChristopher Crowell 24 4-7 1-3 0-0 3 7 0 3 1 0 1 9
pgKenneth Truelove 19 1-5 0-1 4-4 0 2 3 0 2 0 4 6
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgGene Hughes 18 1-1 0-0 4-4 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 6
sfRonald Epperson 17 6-8 2-2 3-5 1 4 0 3 1 0 0 17
cClifford Giles 16 2-7 1-3 3-3 3 6 2 2 0 2 2 8
cMichael Ryckman 15 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 3
pfNicholas Thomas 13 0-2 0-1 0-0 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0
pgDavid Oliver 8 0-1 0-1 0-1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0
pgPeter Ashley 3 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
Totals 200 29-58 10-23 18-22 13 37 16 17 9 4 15 86
Percentages   .500 .435 .818                

ISU
42
16-31
5-14
5-7
4
14
10
6
6
3
8
12
11
2
12
16
41
15-32
4-8
7-7
4
14
6
6
5
2
13
12
9
0
2
21
83
31-63
9-22
12-14
8
28
16
12
11
5
21
24
20
2
14
37
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
MU
34
14-32
2-10
4-6
10
21
8
10
4
2
7
18
6
13
2
11
52
15-26
8-13
14-16
3
16
8
7
5
2
8
8
7
2
2
25
86
29-58
10-23
18-22
13
37
16
17
9
4
15
26
13
15
4
36
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sf Ronald Epperson Mercer
17 Points, 4 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Lee Savage (fresh)
 SG - Frederick Becker (fresh)
 SF - Rafael Wiesner (fresh)
 PF - Vic Springer (fresh)
 C - David Neves (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Kenneth Truelove (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh)
 SF - Matthew Sasse (fresh)
 PF - Jeffrey Warner (fresh)
 C - Ralph Castillon (fresh)
 
20:00Illinois StateRafael Wiesner wins the tip0-0
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) 
19:40Illinois StateFrederick Becker misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing0-0
19:38Illinois StateLee Savage tips it back up and in2-0
19:27MercerJeffrey Warner hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner2-0
19:26Illinois StateFrederick Becker snags the defensive board2-0
19:01Illinois StateKenneth Truelove steals it from David Neves2-0
18:49MercerChristopher Crowell clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner2-0
18:47MercerRalph Castillon tips it back up and in2-2
18:24Illinois StateRafael Wiesner drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Frederick Becker5-2
18:21MercerVic Springer steals it from Christopher Crowell in the backcourt5-2
18:08Illinois StateLee Savage connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Frederick Becker7-2
18:06MercerFrederick Becker is called for the reach on Christopher Crowell in the backcourt - foul #1 on Frederick Becker, team foul #17-2
17:53MercerChristopher Crowell comes up short on the shot near the basket7-2
17:51Illinois StateDavid Neves pulls down the rebound7-2
17:41Illinois StateDavid Neves hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Matthew Sasse - foul #1 on Matthew Sasse, team foul #17-2
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Brian Metheny (SG), Reginald Anderson (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, Rafael Wiesner, Vic Springer
 
SubsMercer 
17:41Illinois StateDavid Neves makes the 1st free throw8-2
17:41Illinois StateDavid Neves makes the 2nd free throw9-2
17:24MercerJeffrey Warner misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away9-2
17:22Illinois StateReginald Anderson grabs the board9-2
17:12Illinois StateKenneth Truelove is called for the reach on Paul Bonnell - foul #1 on Kenneth Truelove, team foul #29-2
SubsIllinois State
William Krantz (C)
David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), Ronald Epperson (SG), Michael Ryckman (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
Kenneth Truelove, Christopher Crowell, Jeffrey Warner, Ralph Castillon
 
16:49Illinois StateThe jump hook by Brian Metheny is blocked by Clifford Giles9-2
16:47Illinois StateWilliam Krantz can't tip it in9-2
16:46MercerClifford Giles pulls down the rebound9-2
16:27MercerMatthew Sasse lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Gene Hughes9-4
16:08Illinois StatePaul Bonnell clanks a 3 from the left corner9-4
16:07MercerRonald Epperson grabs the board9-4
15:38MercerJoshua Ragland takes the ball from Michael Ryckman9-4
15:33Illinois StateJoshua Ragland lays it up and in11-4
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Joshua Ragland (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Brian Metheny (fairly fresh)
 SF - Reginald Anderson (fairly fresh)
 PF - Paul Bonnell (fairly fresh)
 C - William Krantz (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Gene Hughes (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Ronald Epperson (fresh)
 SF - Matthew Sasse (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Michael Ryckman (fresh)
 C - Clifford Giles (fresh)
 
15:22MercerMichael Ryckman misses long on a 3 from the right wing11-4
15:21Illinois StateBrian Metheny gets the rebound11-4
15:16Illinois StateJoshua Ragland drills a floater from the right side set up by William Krantz13-4
14:55MercerClifford Giles hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block but the foul's on Reginald Anderson - foul #1 on Reginald Anderson, team foul #213-4
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Frederick Becker (SG), Rafael Wiesner (SF), Vic Springer (PF), David Neves (C)
Joshua Ragland, Brian Metheny, Reginald Anderson, Paul Bonnell, William Krantz
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Jeffrey Warner (PF)
Gene Hughes, Ronald Epperson, Matthew Sasse, Michael Ryckman
 
14:55MercerClifford Giles makes the 1st free throw13-5
14:55MercerClifford Giles makes the 2nd free throw13-6
14:32Illinois StateDavid Neves makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Lee Savage16-6
14:23MercerNicholas Thomas clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner16-6
14:22MercerChristopher Crowell tips it back up and in16-8
14:06Illinois StateDavid Neves makes the 3pt attempt from straight away19-8
13:50MercerClifford Giles misses short on a 3 from the left corner19-8
13:49MercerClifford Giles grabs the offensive rebound19-8
13:33MercerJeffrey Warner misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing19-8
13:32Illinois StateRafael Wiesner snags the defensive board19-8
13:18Illinois StateLee Savage's pass is off the mark and out of bounds19-8
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Reginald Moloney (SG), Larry Thompson (C)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), Ronald Epperson (SF), Michael Ryckman (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Kenneth Truelove, Nicholas Thomas, Jeffrey Warner, Clifford Giles
 
12:56MercerJoshua Ragland takes the ball from Christopher Crowell19-8
12:51Illinois StateReginald Moloney banks in the layup on a nice dish by Joshua Ragland21-8
12:49MercerRonald Epperson loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt21-8
SubsIllinois State
Brian Metheny (SF), David Neves (C)
Rafael Wiesner, Vic Springer
 
SubsMercer
David Oliver (SG)
Christopher Crowell
 
12:28Illinois StateReginald Moloney is hacked by David Oliver - foul #1 on David Oliver, team foul #321-8
SubsIllinois State 
SubsMercer
Matthew Sasse (SF)
David Oliver
 
12:03Illinois StateBrian Metheny misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away21-8
12:01MercerMichael Ryckman gets the rebound21-8
11:48MercerRonald Epperson's pass is intercepted by Larry Thompson21-8
11:41Illinois StateLarry Thompson can't finish the layup21-8
11:39MercerRonald Epperson grabs the defensive rebound21-8
11:21MercerMatthew Sasse throws a bad pass out of bounds21-8
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Frederick Becker (SG), Reginald Anderson (SF), Vic Springer (PF), William Krantz (C)
Joshua Ragland, Reginald Moloney, Brian Metheny, Larry Thompson, David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG), Jeffrey Warner (PF), Nicholas Thomas (C)
Gene Hughes, Ronald Epperson, Michael Ryckman, Ralph Castillon
 
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Lee Savage (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Frederick Becker (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Reginald Anderson (fresh)
 PF - Vic Springer (fresh)
 C - William Krantz (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Kenneth Truelove (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Matthew Sasse (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Jeffrey Warner (fresh)
 C - Nicholas Thomas (fresh)
 
11:07Illinois StateMatthew Sasse picks off the pass by Vic Springer21-8
11:04MercerChristopher Crowell hits the finger roll set up by Matthew Sasse21-10
10:50Illinois StateVic Springer misses badly on a floater from the baseline21-10
10:49MercerThe rebound goes to Matthew Sasse21-10
10:47MercerMatthew Sasse is fouled in the backcourt by Lee Savage - foul #1 on Lee Savage, team foul #321-10
10:27MercerMatthew Sasse misses long on an open floater from the right block21-10
10:25Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Lee Savage21-10
10:09Illinois StateVic Springer hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by William Krantz24-10
10:07MercerFrederick Becker takes the ball from Christopher Crowell in the backcourt24-10
10:01Illinois StateLee Savage misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side24-10
10:00MercerChristopher Crowell grabs the defensive rebound24-10
09:41MercerMatthew Sasse is open and buries a runner from close range24-12
09:31Illinois StateVic Springer scores on a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Lee Savage and he's hacked by Kenneth Truelove - foul #2 on Kenneth Truelove, team foul #426-12
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Reginald Moloney (SG), Brian Metheny (SF), David Neves (C)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, Reginald Anderson, William Krantz
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), David Oliver (SG), Ronald Epperson (SF), Clifford Giles (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Kenneth Truelove, Christopher Crowell, Matthew Sasse, Jeffrey Warner, Nicholas Thomas
 
09:31Illinois StateVic Springer makes the free throw27-12
09:23MercerRalph Castillon is open and lays it up and in on a nice dish by Clifford Giles27-14
09:06Illinois StateVic Springer comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away27-14
09:05MercerThe rebound goes to Ronald Epperson27-14
08:54MercerRonald Epperson throws it down on a great pass from Gene Hughes and he's fouled by Joshua Ragland - foul #1 on Joshua Ragland, team foul #427-16
SubsIllinois State
Paul Bonnell (PF)
Vic Springer
 
SubsMercer
Michael Ryckman (PF)
Clifford Giles
 
08:54MercerRonald Epperson misses the free throw27-16
08:54MercerMichael Ryckman pulls down the offensive rebound27-16
08:35MercerMichael Ryckman knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by David Oliver27-19
08:29Illinois StateReginald Moloney knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line29-19
08:14MercerThe jump hook by Ronald Epperson is blocked by David Neves29-19
08:13MercerRonald Epperson tips it home29-21
08:00Illinois StateDavid Neves misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away29-21
07:59MercerGene Hughes grabs the defensive rebound29-21
07:52MercerDavid Oliver double dribbles in the backcourt29-21
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Frederick Becker (SG), Rafael Wiesner (SF), Vic Springer (PF)
Joshua Ragland, Reginald Moloney, Brian Metheny, Paul Bonnell
 
SubsMercer
Peter Ashley (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Jeffrey Warner (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
Gene Hughes, David Oliver, Ronald Epperson, Michael Ryckman, Ralph Castillon
 
07:33Illinois StateChristopher Crowell is called for the reach on Rafael Wiesner - foul #1 on Christopher Crowell, team foul #529-21
SubsIllinois State 
SubsMercer
Matthew Sasse (SF)
Nicholas Thomas
 
07:15Illinois StateLee Savage scores on a 3 from straight away set up by Frederick Becker32-21
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Lee Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Frederick Becker (fresh) 3 ast.
 SF - Rafael Wiesner (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 PF - Vic Springer (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - David Neves (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Peter Ashley (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh) 4 pts.
 SF - Matthew Sasse (fresh) 4 pts.
 PF - Jeffrey Warner (fresh)
 C - Clifford Giles (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
06:51MercerRafael Wiesner blocks the jumper by Jeffrey Warner32-21
06:50Illinois StateRafael Wiesner gets the rebound32-21
06:36Illinois StateLee Savage comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner32-21
06:34MercerChristopher Crowell grabs the defensive rebound32-21
06:15MercerJeffrey Warner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds32-21
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Brian Metheny (SG), Reginald Anderson (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF), William Krantz (C)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, Rafael Wiesner, Vic Springer, David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), Ronald Epperson (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Michael Ryckman (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Peter Ashley, Christopher Crowell, Matthew Sasse, Jeffrey Warner, Clifford Giles
 
06:03Illinois StateBrian Metheny loses the dribble to Michael Ryckman32-21
05:47MercerReginald Anderson steals the ball from Ronald Epperson32-21
05:44Illinois StateReginald Anderson lays it up and in34-21
05:26MercerRonald Epperson buries a shot from just outside the lane set up by Michael Ryckman34-23
05:21Illinois StateJoshua Ragland misses short on a jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by Ralph Castillon - foul #1 on Ralph Castillon, team foul #634-23
SubsIllinois State
Larry Thompson (C)
Paul Bonnell
 
SubsMercer
David Oliver (SG), Matthew Sasse (SF)
Ronald Epperson, Nicholas Thomas
 
05:21Illinois StateJoshua Ragland misses the 1st free throw34-23
05:21Illinois StateJoshua Ragland makes the 2nd free throw35-23
04:59MercerThe short jumper by Matthew Sasse is denied by William Krantz35-23
04:57Illinois StateReginald Anderson grabs the defensive rebound35-23
04:40Illinois StateRalph Castillon picks off the pass by Larry Thompson35-23
04:20MercerRalph Castillon makes the wide open jumper from the right wing set up by Gene Hughes35-25
04:14Illinois StateReginald Anderson knocks in the shot from just outside the lane set up by William Krantz37-25
04:10MercerLarry Thompson is called for the reach on Gene Hughes in the backcourt - foul #1 on Larry Thompson, team foul #537-25
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Frederick Becker (SG), Rafael Wiesner (SF), Vic Springer (PF), David Neves (C)
Joshua Ragland, Brian Metheny, Reginald Anderson, William Krantz, Larry Thompson
 
SubsMercer
Christopher Crowell (SG), Ronald Epperson (SF), Nicholas Thomas (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
Gene Hughes, Matthew Sasse, Michael Ryckman, Ralph Castillon
 
03:54MercerChristopher Crowell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner37-25
03:52MercerChristopher Crowell grabs the offensive board37-25
03:42MercerVic Springer is called for the reach on David Oliver - foul #1 on Vic Springer, team foul #637-25
SubsIllinois State
Paul Bonnell (C)
David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Jeffrey Warner (PF)
David Oliver, Nicholas Thomas
 
03:37MercerChristopher Crowell connects on the jumpshot from the left wing37-27
03:19Illinois StateFrederick Becker knocks in the driving attempt from the left block39-27
03:10MercerKenneth Truelove hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane39-27
03:08MercerChristopher Crowell grabs the offensive board39-27
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Lee Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Frederick Becker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 SF - Rafael Wiesner (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Vic Springer (fairly fresh) 6 pts.
 C - Paul Bonnell (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Kenneth Truelove (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Ronald Epperson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Jeffrey Warner (fresh)
 C - Clifford Giles (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
02:59MercerKenneth Truelove can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the right side39-27
02:57MercerClifford Giles tips it but misses39-27
02:55MercerClifford Giles can't tip it in39-27
02:54Illinois StateVic Springer grabs the defensive rebound39-27
02:36Illinois StateLee Savage hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing39-27
02:34Illinois StatePaul Bonnell pulls down the offensive rebound39-27
02:21Illinois StateVic Springer is whistled for traveling39-27
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Reginald Moloney (SG), Brian Metheny (SF), David Neves (C)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, Rafael Wiesner, Paul Bonnell
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), David Oliver (SG), Matthew Sasse (SF), Michael Ryckman (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Kenneth Truelove, Christopher Crowell, Ronald Epperson, Jeffrey Warner, Clifford Giles
 
02:17MercerDavid Oliver is fouled in the backcourt by Reginald Moloney - foul #1 on Reginald Moloney, team foul #739-27
02:17MercerDavid Oliver misses the 1st free throw39-27
02:17Illinois StateDavid Neves pulls down the rebound39-27
01:55Illinois StateReginald Moloney misses long on a fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Matthew Sasse - foul #2 on Matthew Sasse, team foul #739-27
01:55Illinois StateReginald Moloney misses the 1st free throw39-27
01:55Illinois StateReginald Moloney makes the 2nd free throw40-27
01:39MercerMatthew Sasse hits a wide open 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Gene Hughes40-30
01:20Illinois StateRalph Castillon blocks the jumper by David Neves40-30
01:18MercerRalph Castillon gets the rebound40-30
01:07MercerRalph Castillon is fouled on the floor by Joshua Ragland - foul #2 on Joshua Ragland, team foul #840-30
SubsIllinois State
Frederick Becker (SG), Larry Thompson (PF)
Reginald Moloney, Vic Springer
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG), Nicholas Thomas (PF)
Gene Hughes, David Oliver, Michael Ryckman
 
01:07MercerRalph Castillon makes the 1st free throw40-31
01:07MercerRalph Castillon makes the 2nd free throw40-32
00:48Illinois StateBrian Metheny knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Frederick Becker42-32
00:38MercerKenneth Truelove misses the 3pt shot from the left wing42-32
00:37MercerRalph Castillon tips it back up and in42-34
00:19Illinois StateBrian Metheny can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner42-34
00:17Illinois StateFrederick Becker grabs the offensive board42-34
00:01Illinois StateFrederick Becker clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing42-34
00:00MercerNicholas Thomas snags the defensive board42-34
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Lee Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Frederick Becker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast.
 SF - Rafael Wiesner (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Vic Springer (fresh) 6 pts.
 C - David Neves (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Kenneth Truelove (fresh)
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Matthew Sasse (fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Jeffrey Warner (fresh)
 C - Ralph Castillon (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 
20:00MercerMatthew Sasse inbounds the ball42-34
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) 
19:45MercerChristopher Crowell connects on the 3 from the left corner42-37
19:23Illinois StateFrederick Becker hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint42-37
19:21Illinois StateDavid Neves gets the offensive rebound42-37
19:06Illinois StateRafael Wiesner can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line42-37
19:05MercerJeffrey Warner grabs the defensive rebound42-37
18:48MercerRalph Castillon hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner42-37
18:47Illinois StateRafael Wiesner snags the defensive board42-37
18:29Illinois StateFrederick Becker buries a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Lee Savage44-37
18:22MercerRalph Castillon is wide open but clanks a 3 from the right wing44-37
18:21MercerJeffrey Warner tips it in44-39
17:58Illinois StateLee Savage's floater is tipped away by Ralph Castillon44-39
17:57MercerThe rebound goes to Jeffrey Warner44-39
17:44MercerJeffrey Warner drills a 3pt shot from the left corner44-42
17:31Illinois StateDavid Neves connects on the shot from the free throw line46-42
17:18MercerKenneth Truelove is hacked by Frederick Becker - foul #2 on Frederick Becker, team foul #146-42
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Brian Metheny (SG), Reginald Anderson (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF), William Krantz (C)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, Rafael Wiesner, Vic Springer, David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), Ronald Epperson (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Michael Ryckman (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
Kenneth Truelove, Christopher Crowell, Matthew Sasse, Jeffrey Warner, Ralph Castillon
 
16:57MercerRonald Epperson buries a 3pt attempt from straight away46-45
16:39Illinois StateBrian Metheny misses short on a floater from the right side but the foul's on Clifford Giles - foul #1 on Clifford Giles, team foul #146-45
16:39Illinois StateBrian Metheny makes the 1st free throw47-45
16:39Illinois StateBrian Metheny makes the 2nd free throw48-45
16:22MercerRonald Epperson drills a 3pt shot from the left wing48-48
15:55Illinois StateWilliam Krantz loses the dribble to Ronald Epperson48-48
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Brian Metheny (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Joshua Ragland (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Reginald Anderson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Paul Bonnell (fairly fresh)
 C - William Krantz (fairly fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Gene Hughes (fresh) 4 ast.
 SG - Ronald Epperson (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Nicholas Thomas (fresh)
 PF - Michael Ryckman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Clifford Giles (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 
15:53MercerJoshua Ragland steps in front of the Gene Hughes pass in the backcourt48-48
15:44Illinois StateJoshua Ragland misses short on a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Clifford Giles - foul #2 on Clifford Giles, team foul #248-48
SubsIllinois State
Reginald Moloney (SG), Vic Springer (PF), Larry Thompson (C)
Reginald Anderson, Paul Bonnell, William Krantz
 
SubsMercer
Matthew Sasse (SF), Jeffrey Warner (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Nicholas Thomas, Michael Ryckman, Clifford Giles
 
15:44Illinois StateJoshua Ragland makes the 1st free throw49-48
15:44Illinois StateJoshua Ragland makes the 2nd free throw50-48
15:25MercerRalph Castillon hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Matthew Sasse50-51
15:07Illinois StateVic Springer hits the finger roll52-51
14:55MercerRonald Epperson connects on the shot in the lane on a nice dish by Matthew Sasse52-53
14:36Illinois StateJoshua Ragland misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline52-53
14:34MercerJeffrey Warner grabs the defensive rebound52-53
14:31MercerReginald Moloney takes the ball from Matthew Sasse in the backcourt52-53
14:15Illinois StateBrian Metheny hits a jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from Joshua Ragland54-53
14:12MercerMatthew Sasse is fouled in the backcourt by Reginald Moloney - foul #2 on Reginald Moloney, team foul #254-53
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Frederick Becker (SG), Reginald Anderson (SF), David Neves (C)
Joshua Ragland, Reginald Moloney, Brian Metheny, Larry Thompson
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Michael Ryckman (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
Gene Hughes, Ronald Epperson, Matthew Sasse, Jeffrey Warner, Ralph Castillon
 
14:00MercerKenneth Truelove is hacked by Lee Savage - foul #2 on Lee Savage, team foul #354-53
13:43MercerClifford Giles hits a 3 from the left wing set up by Kenneth Truelove54-56
13:28Illinois StateReginald Anderson hits a jumpshot from the right side56-56
13:12MercerClifford Giles buries a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Nicholas Thomas and the foul's on David Neves - foul #1 on David Neves, team foul #456-58
SubsIllinois State
William Krantz (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF)
Reginald Anderson, Vic Springer
 
SubsMercer
David Oliver (PG), Matthew Sasse (SF)
Kenneth Truelove, Nicholas Thomas
 
13:12MercerClifford Giles makes the free throw56-59
12:49Illinois StateFrederick Becker is fouled on the floor by Matthew Sasse - foul #3 on Matthew Sasse, team foul #356-59
SubsIllinois State 
SubsMercer
Jeffrey Warner (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Michael Ryckman, Clifford Giles
 
12:30Illinois StatePaul Bonnell scores on a fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Lee Savage58-59
12:16MercerRalph Castillon makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by David Oliver58-62
12:04Illinois StateFrederick Becker is hacked by Jeffrey Warner - foul #1 on Jeffrey Warner, team foul #458-62
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Brian Metheny (SG), Rafael Wiesner (SF), Vic Springer (PF)
Lee Savage, Frederick Becker, William Krantz, Paul Bonnell
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Gene Hughes (SF), Nicholas Thomas (PF)
Christopher Crowell, Matthew Sasse, Jeffrey Warner
 
11:59Illinois StateDavid Neves misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing58-62
11:57MercerKenneth Truelove grabs the defensive rebound58-62
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Joshua Ragland (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SG - Brian Metheny (fresh) 6 pts.
 SF - Rafael Wiesner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Vic Springer (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 C - David Neves (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Kenneth Truelove (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - David Oliver (fresh) 2 ast.
 SF - Gene Hughes (fresh) 4 ast.
 PF - Nicholas Thomas (fresh)
 C - Ralph Castillon (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
11:52MercerDavid Oliver misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing58-62
11:50Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Rafael Wiesner58-62
11:25Illinois StateRafael Wiesner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-62
SubsIllinois State
Reginald Anderson (SF)
Rafael Wiesner
 
SubsMercer
Ronald Epperson (SG), Michael Ryckman (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
David Oliver, Nicholas Thomas, Ralph Castillon
 
11:22MercerKenneth Truelove is hacked by Reginald Anderson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Reginald Anderson, team foul #558-62
11:07MercerKenneth Truelove drills a floater from the right side58-64
10:47Illinois StateClifford Giles denies the turnaround by Vic Springer58-64
10:45MercerThe rebound goes to Clifford Giles58-64
10:41MercerClifford Giles's pass is off the mark and out of bounds58-64
SubsIllinois State
Reginald Moloney (PG), Frederick Becker (SG), William Krantz (PF), Larry Thompson (C)
Joshua Ragland, Brian Metheny, Vic Springer, David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Peter Ashley (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG), Matthew Sasse (SF)
Kenneth Truelove, Ronald Epperson, Gene Hughes
 
10:20Illinois StatePeter Ashley picks off the pass by Reginald Moloney58-64
10:16MercerPeter Ashley lays it in58-66
10:03Illinois StateWilliam Krantz misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing58-66
10:01MercerMatthew Sasse pulls down the rebound58-66
09:43MercerClifford Giles misses the wide open floater from the free throw line58-66
09:41Illinois StateReginald Moloney gets the rebound58-66
09:18Illinois StateReginald Moloney is fouled on the floor by Matthew Sasse - foul #4 on Matthew Sasse, team foul #558-66
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Joshua Ragland (SG), Rafael Wiesner (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF), David Neves (C)
Reginald Moloney, Frederick Becker, Reginald Anderson, William Krantz, Larry Thompson
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), Ronald Epperson (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Jeffrey Warner (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Peter Ashley, Christopher Crowell, Matthew Sasse, Michael Ryckman, Clifford Giles
 
09:05Illinois StateJoshua Ragland drills a jumper from the right block60-66
08:46MercerDavid Neves swats the short shot by Ronald Epperson60-66
08:45Illinois StateDavid Neves grabs the defensive rebound60-66
08:35Illinois StateJoshua Ragland jams it on a nice dish by Lee Savage62-66
08:20MercerRonald Epperson misses badly on a jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Joshua Ragland - foul #3 on Joshua Ragland, team foul #662-66
SubsIllinois State
Brian Metheny (SF), Vic Springer (PF)
Rafael Wiesner, Paul Bonnell
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Christopher Crowell (SG)
Gene Hughes, Jeffrey Warner
 
08:20MercerRonald Epperson makes the 1st free throw62-67
08:20MercerRonald Epperson makes the 2nd free throw62-68
07:57Illinois StateVic Springer misses the jump hook in the paint62-68
07:56Illinois StateDavid Neves grabs the offensive rebound62-68
07:49Illinois StateVic Springer misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away62-68
07:47MercerChristopher Crowell grabs the board62-68
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Lee Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Joshua Ragland (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Brian Metheny (fresh) 6 pts.
 PF - Vic Springer (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 C - David Neves (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Kenneth Truelove (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Ronald Epperson (fresh) 16 pts. 4 reb.
 PF - Nicholas Thomas (fresh)
 C - Ralph Castillon (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 
07:38MercerJoshua Ragland steals it from Ralph Castillon62-68
07:34Illinois StateBrian Metheny lays it in set up by Joshua Ragland64-68
07:05MercerDavid Neves steals the ball from Nicholas Thomas64-68
06:46Illinois StateBrian Metheny makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing67-68
06:30MercerKenneth Truelove comes up short on the floater from the left side67-68
06:29MercerRalph Castillon misses the tip67-68
06:28MercerNicholas Thomas snags the offensive board67-68
06:13MercerNicholas Thomas misses the lay-in67-68
06:11Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Brian Metheny67-68
05:58Illinois StateJoshua Ragland jams it69-68
05:58MercerMercer calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)69-68
SubsIllinois State
Frederick Becker (SG), Rafael Wiesner (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF), William Krantz (C)
Lee Savage, Brian Metheny, Vic Springer, David Neves
 
SubsMercer
Gene Hughes (PG), David Oliver (SG), Matthew Sasse (SF), Jeffrey Warner (PF), Clifford Giles (C)
Kenneth Truelove, Christopher Crowell, Ronald Epperson, Nicholas Thomas, Ralph Castillon
 
05:56MercerDavid Oliver is whistled for traveling in the backcourt69-68
SubsIllinois State
Reginald Moloney (PG)
Joshua Ragland
 
SubsMercer 
05:36Illinois StateMatthew Sasse takes the ball from Frederick Becker69-68
05:33MercerGene Hughes is hacked by Reginald Moloney in the backcourt - foul #3 on Reginald Moloney, team foul #769-68
SubsIllinois State
Brian Metheny (PG)
Reginald Moloney
 
SubsMercer 
05:33MercerGene Hughes makes the 1st free throw69-69
05:33MercerGene Hughes makes the 2nd free throw69-70
05:09Illinois StateWilliam Krantz blows the layup69-70
05:07MercerClifford Giles snags the defensive board69-70
04:58MercerGene Hughes is open and scores on a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Clifford Giles69-72
04:37Illinois StateBrian Metheny hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing69-72
04:36Illinois StatePaul Bonnell tips it but misses69-72
04:35MercerMatthew Sasse grabs the defensive rebound69-72
04:33MercerGene Hughes is fouled in the backcourt by Frederick Becker - foul #3 on Frederick Becker, team foul #869-72
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG), Vic Springer (PF), Larry Thompson (C)
Rafael Wiesner, Paul Bonnell, William Krantz
 
SubsMercer
Christopher Crowell (SG), Michael Ryckman (PF)
David Oliver, Jeffrey Warner
 
04:33MercerGene Hughes makes the 1st free throw69-73
04:33MercerGene Hughes makes the 2nd free throw69-74
04:09Illinois StateVic Springer blows the layup69-74
04:08MercerChristopher Crowell grabs the board69-74
04:04MercerVic Springer picks off the pass by Clifford Giles in the backcourt69-74
03:40Illinois StateChristopher Crowell picks off the pass by Joshua Ragland69-74
LineupIllinois State
 PG - Joshua Ragland (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf.
 SG - Frederick Becker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Brian Metheny (fairly fresh) 11 pts.
 PF - Vic Springer (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Larry Thompson (fresh)
 
LineupMercer
 PG - Gene Hughes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Christopher Crowell (fresh) 9 pts.
 SF - Matthew Sasse (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf.
 PF - Michael Ryckman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Clifford Giles (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk.
 
03:16MercerClifford Giles can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing69-74
03:14Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Larry Thompson69-74
02:53Illinois StateGene Hughes is called for the reach on Joshua Ragland - foul #1 on Gene Hughes, team foul #669-74
SubsIllinois State
Lee Savage (PG), Reginald Anderson (SF), William Krantz (PF), David Neves (C)
Frederick Becker, Brian Metheny, Vic Springer, Larry Thompson
 
SubsMercer
Kenneth Truelove (PG), Ronald Epperson (SG), Nicholas Thomas (SF), Jeffrey Warner (PF), Ralph Castillon (C)
Gene Hughes, Christopher Crowell, Matthew Sasse, Michael Ryckman, Clifford Giles
 
02:46Illinois StateJoshua Ragland can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane69-74
02:44MercerNicholas Thomas pulls down the rebound69-74
02:44MercerMercer calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)69-74
SubsIllinois State
Rafael Wiesner (SF), Paul Bonnell (PF)
Reginald Anderson, William Krantz
 
SubsMercer
Christopher Crowell (SG)
Nicholas Thomas
 
02:15MercerJeffrey Warner misses the 3 from the left wing69-74
02:14Illinois StateThe rebound goes to David Neves69-74
02:14Illinois StateIllinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)69-74
SubsIllinois State
Frederick Becker (SG), Vic Springer (PF)
Joshua Ragland, Paul Bonnell
 
SubsMercer
Matthew Sasse (SF)
Ronald Epperson
 
01:55Illinois StateLee Savage buries a floater from the left wing and he's fouled by Kenneth Truelove - foul #3 on Kenneth Truelove, team foul #771-74
01:55Illinois StateLee Savage makes the free throw72-74
01:39MercerJeffrey Warner drills a 3 from straight away set up by Kenneth Truelove72-77
01:30Illinois StateDavid Neves comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away72-77
01:29MercerKenneth Truelove pulls down the rebound72-77
01:21MercerJeffrey Warner buries a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Kenneth Truelove and he's hacked by Rafael Wiesner - foul #1 on Rafael Wiesner, team foul #972-79
01:21MercerJeffrey Warner misses the free throw72-79
01:21Illinois StateThe rebound goes to Vic Springer72-79
01:14Illinois StateDavid Neves comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side72-79
01:12Illinois StateDavid Neves tips it but misses72-79
01:10MercerJeffrey Warner grabs the board72-79
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
00:41MercerThe pull-up jumper by Matthew Sasse is blocked by Vic Springer72-79
00:40Illinois StateDavid Neves grabs the defensive rebound72-79
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) 
00:34Illinois StateLee Savage scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Frederick Becker75-79
Game PlanIllinois StateIllinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanMercerMercer is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) 
00:31MercerMatthew Sasse is hacked by Lee Savage in the backcourt - foul #3 on Lee Savage, team foul #1075-79
00:31MercerMatthew Sasse makes the 1st free throw75-80
00:31MercerMatthew Sasse makes the 2nd free throw75-81
00:26Illinois StateFrederick Becker hits a 3pt shot from the left wing78-81
00:24MercerKenneth Truelove is hacked by Lee Savage in the backcourt - foul #4 on Lee Savage, team foul #1178-81
SubsIllinois State 
SubsMercer
Ronald Epperson (SF)
Matthew Sasse
 
00:24MercerKenneth Truelove makes the 1st free throw78-82
00:24MercerKenneth Truelove makes the 2nd free throw78-83
00:19Illinois StateLee Savage is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Truelove - foul #4 on Kenneth Truelove, team foul #878-83
SubsIllinois State 
SubsMercer
Matthew Sasse (SF)
Ronald Epperson
 
00:19Illinois StateLee Savage makes the 1st free throw79-83
00:19Illinois StateLee Savage makes the 2nd free throw80-83
00:16MercerKenneth Truelove is fouled in the backcourt by Lee Savage - foul #5 on Lee Savage, team foul #1280-83
SubsIllinois State
Joshua Ragland (PG)
Lee Savage
 
SubsMercer
Ronald Epperson (SF)
Matthew Sasse
 
00:16MercerKenneth Truelove makes the 1st free throw80-84
00:16MercerKenneth Truelove makes the 2nd free throw80-85
00:08Illinois StateKenneth Truelove takes the ball from Joshua Ragland80-85
00:07MercerRonald Epperson is hacked by Joshua Ragland in the backcourt - foul #4 on Joshua Ragland, team foul #1380-85
00:07MercerRonald Epperson makes the 1st free throw80-86
00:07MercerRonald Epperson misses the 2nd free throw80-86
00:07Illinois StateVic Springer snags the defensive board80-86
00:00Illinois StateFrederick Becker knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner83-86