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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
National Tournament Round 1 Knight
Final -
10/23/2024
57
  1 2 F
Western Michigan 26 31 57
#25 Kentucky 32 29 61
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJerry Norwood 23 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 0 3 4
pfLazaro Russo 23 4-6 0-0 4-4 1 6 0 1 1 0 1 12
pgAlberto Vega 23 3-8 2-5 1-2 0 0 2 3 2 0 3 9
pgAlfredo Giordano 27 3-6 1-3 0-0 1 2 3 2 2 0 5 7
sgOwen Burke 24 6-7 0-1 1-2 1 2 2 3 1 0 1 13
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pfFadey Lijewski 17 1-3 0-0 2-2 1 5 0 0 0 1 2 4
pgJames Riddell 17 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 2
cDennis Waldroup 16 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 0
pgKosta Golinski 16 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3
pgGoran Nowosielski 13 1-5 1-4 0-0 0 0 1 2 2 0 3 3
sfRonald Burris 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 200 22-44 5-14 8-10 6 22 12 14 10 1 23 57
Percentages   .500 .357 .800                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cDavid Scott 25 2-4 0-0 4-5 2 2 2 3 0 3 2 8
pfKerry Hayes 23 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 4 3 0 0 0 1 2
pgJames Simon 21 3-5 0-1 2-2 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 8
sgGeorge Hoose 28 4-9 2-5 4-4 0 3 0 4 1 0 1 14
pgRobert Leonard 25 2-4 0-0 3-5 0 2 0 4 0 0 3 7
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgCharles Kirschbaum 17 3-3 0-0 2-2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 8
pfJames Czapla 17 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 4 2 1 1 0 1 1
sgDuane Brown 16 0-1 0-0 3-4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3
cGary Stith 15 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 5 1 0 0 2 1 0
sgHenry Ernest 13 3-6 0-0 4-5 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 10
Totals 200 18-36 2-6 23-29 7 24 12 14 5 5 10 61
Percentages   .500 .333 .793                

WMU
26
12-24
2-8
0-0
4
13
7
7
5
1
10
14
11
8
4
8
31
10-20
3-6
8-10
2
9
5
7
5
0
13
12
5
4
0
4
57
22-44
5-14
8-10
6
22
12
14
10
1
23
26
16
12
4
12
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
UK
32
11-23
2-5
8-11
5
13
8
5
2
3
2
10
11
6
2
10
29
7-13
0-1
15-18
2
11
4
9
3
2
8
10
8
5
2
12
61
18-36
2-6
23-29
7
24
12
14
5
5
10
20
19
11
4
22
PLAYER OF THE GAME
sg George Hoose Kentucky
14 Points, 3 Rebounds
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh)
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fresh)
 SF - Alberto Vega (fresh)
 PF - Lazaro Russo (fresh)
 C - Jerry Norwood (fresh)
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fresh)
 SG - George Hoose (fresh)
 SF - James Simon (fresh)
 PF - Kerry Hayes (fresh)
 C - David Scott (fresh)
 
20:00KentuckyKerry Hayes wins the tip0-0
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
19:31KentuckyGeorge Hoose misses the floater from the right side0-0
19:29Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano gets the rebound0-0
19:12Western MichiganDavid Scott blocks the short jumper by Alberto Vega0-0
19:11KentuckyGeorge Hoose pulls down the rebound0-0
18:42KentuckyGeorge Hoose makes the fadeaway from the right side set up by David Scott0-2
18:24Western MichiganOwen Burke is called for a backcourt violation0-2
18:06KentuckyLazaro Russo takes the ball from Robert Leonard0-2
17:46Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano is fouled on the floor by Robert Leonard - foul #1 on Robert Leonard, team foul #10-2
17:37Western MichiganAlberto Vega is hacked by Kerry Hayes - foul #1 on Kerry Hayes, team foul #20-2
17:14Western MichiganOwen Burke scores on a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Alberto Vega2-2
16:46KentuckyJames Simon misses long on a floater near the basket2-2
16:45KentuckyDavid Scott snags the offensive board2-2
16:23KentuckyJames Simon connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side2-4
16:05Western MichiganAlberto Vega misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing2-4
16:04KentuckyRobert Leonard gets the rebound2-4
15:59KentuckyAlberto Vega picks off the pass by Robert Leonard in the backcourt2-4
15:58Western MichiganOwen Burke hits the finger roll on a great pass from Alberto Vega4-4
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fairly fresh)
 SF - Alberto Vega (fairly fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Lazaro Russo (fairly fresh)
 C - Jerry Norwood (fairly fresh)
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fairly fresh)
 SG - George Hoose (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - James Simon (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Kerry Hayes (fairly fresh)
 C - David Scott (fairly fresh)
 
15:55KentuckyOwen Burke is called for the reach on George Hoose in the backcourt - foul #1 on Owen Burke, team foul #14-4
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), James Riddell (SF), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Owen Burke, Alfredo Giordano, Alberto Vega, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), Henry Ernest (SG), Duane Brown (SF), James Czapla (PF), Gary Stith (C)
Robert Leonard, George Hoose, James Simon, Kerry Hayes, David Scott
 
15:42KentuckyDuane Brown misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane4-4
15:40Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Fadey Lijewski4-4
15:14Western MichiganGoran Nowosielski buries a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Kosta Golinski7-4
14:55KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane7-6
14:30Western MichiganGoran Nowosielski misses the shot from the left wing7-6
14:28KentuckyGary Stith snags the defensive board7-6
14:10KentuckyHenry Ernest misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line7-6
14:09KentuckyGary Stith can't tip it in7-6
14:08Western MichiganDennis Waldroup grabs the defensive rebound7-6
13:41Western MichiganGoran Nowosielski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds7-6
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG), Alfredo Giordano (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF), Jerry Norwood (C)
Kosta Golinski, Goran Nowosielski, James Riddell, Fadey Lijewski, Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), George Hoose (SG), James Simon (SF), Kerry Hayes (PF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, Henry Ernest, Duane Brown, James Czapla, Gary Stith
 
13:12KentuckyGeorge Hoose knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by James Simon7-9
12:54Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Alfredo Giordano, team foul #27-9
12:32KentuckyDavid Scott lays it in set up by James Simon and he's fouled by Jerry Norwood - foul #1 on Jerry Norwood, team foul #37-11
12:32KentuckyDavid Scott misses the free throw7-11
12:32Western MichiganJerry Norwood pulls down the rebound7-11
12:17Western MichiganJames Simon steals it from Alberto Vega7-11
12:14KentuckyGeorge Hoose dunks the ball on a great pass from James Simon7-13
11:51Western MichiganOwen Burke clanks a 3 from the right corner7-13
11:50Western MichiganLazaro Russo tips it back up and in9-13
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 4 pts.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fresh)
 SF - Alberto Vega (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Lazaro Russo (fresh) 2 pts.
 C - Jerry Norwood (fresh)
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fresh)
 SG - George Hoose (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - James Simon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Kerry Hayes (fresh)
 C - David Scott (fresh) 2 pts.
 
11:45KentuckyGeorge Hoose's pass is intercepted by Alfredo Giordano in the backcourt9-13
11:44Western MichiganOwen Burke throws it down on a nice dish by Alfredo Giordano11-13
11:22KentuckyDavid Scott can't finish the layup11-13
11:20KentuckyJames Simon tips it home11-15
10:58Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano double dribbles11-15
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), James Riddell (SF), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Owen Burke, Alfredo Giordano, Alberto Vega, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), Henry Ernest (SG), Duane Brown (SF), James Czapla (PF), Gary Stith (C)
Robert Leonard, George Hoose, James Simon, Kerry Hayes, David Scott
 
10:40KentuckyJames Czapla blows the layup but he's hacked by Fadey Lijewski - foul #1 on Fadey Lijewski, team foul #411-15
10:40KentuckyJames Czapla makes the 1st free throw11-16
10:40KentuckyJames Czapla misses the 2nd free throw11-16
10:40Western MichiganFadey Lijewski grabs the board11-16
10:26Western MichiganGoran Nowosielski misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner11-16
10:25Western MichiganJames Riddell grabs the offensive board11-16
10:14Western MichiganJames Riddell scores on a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Kosta Golinski13-16
09:45KentuckyDennis Waldroup is called for the reach on Duane Brown - foul #1 on Dennis Waldroup, team foul #513-16
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG)
Kosta Golinski
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), George Hoose (SG), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, Henry Ernest, Gary Stith
 
09:33KentuckyRobert Leonard's layup is rejected by Fadey Lijewski13-16
09:31Western MichiganFadey Lijewski gets the rebound13-16
09:11Western MichiganOwen Burke connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by James Riddell15-16
09:06KentuckyGeorge Hoose is fouled in the backcourt by Goran Nowosielski - foul #1 on Goran Nowosielski, team foul #615-16
SubsWestern Michigan
Alfredo Giordano (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF), Jerry Norwood (C)
Goran Nowosielski, James Riddell, Fadey Lijewski, Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
Henry Ernest (SG), Kerry Hayes (PF)
Duane Brown, James Czapla
 
08:51KentuckyRobert Leonard is wide open but clanks a jumper from just outside the lane15-16
08:50Western MichiganLazaro Russo snags the defensive board15-16
08:45Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano misses badly on a 3 from the left corner15-16
08:43KentuckyRobert Leonard gets the rebound15-16
08:17KentuckyGeorge Hoose misses long on an open 3 from the right wing15-16
08:15Western MichiganThe rebound goes to Lazaro Russo15-16
07:48Western MichiganAlberto Vega can't connect on a 3 from straight away15-16
07:47KentuckyHenry Ernest pulls down the rebound15-16
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fairly fresh) 8 pts.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Alberto Vega (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Lazaro Russo (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Jerry Norwood (fairly fresh)
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fairly fresh)
 SG - Henry Ernest (fresh)
 SF - George Hoose (fairly fresh) 7 pts.
 PF - Kerry Hayes (fresh)
 C - David Scott (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 
07:20KentuckyHenry Ernest is fouled on the floor by Jerry Norwood - foul #2 on Jerry Norwood, team foul #715-16
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), James Riddell (SF), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Owen Burke, Alfredo Giordano, Alberto Vega, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), James Simon (SF), James Czapla (PF), Gary Stith (C)
Robert Leonard, George Hoose, Kerry Hayes, David Scott
 
07:20KentuckyHenry Ernest makes the 1st free throw15-17
07:20KentuckyHenry Ernest makes the 2nd free throw15-18
07:13Western MichiganGoran Nowosielski hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing15-18
07:12KentuckyGary Stith pulls down the rebound15-18
06:48KentuckyHenry Ernest misses badly on a shot from the baseline15-18
06:46KentuckyJames Czapla snags the offensive board15-18
06:27KentuckyHenry Ernest connects on the floater from the free throw line set up by Charles Kirschbaum15-20
06:03Western MichiganJames Czapla picks off the pass by Goran Nowosielski15-20
05:45KentuckyHenry Ernest is fouled on the floor by Goran Nowosielski - foul #2 on Goran Nowosielski, team foul #815-20
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG), Alfredo Giordano (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF), Jerry Norwood (C)
Kosta Golinski, Goran Nowosielski, James Riddell, Fadey Lijewski, Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), Kerry Hayes (PF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, James Czapla, Gary Stith
 
05:45KentuckyHenry Ernest makes the 1st free throw15-21
05:45KentuckyHenry Ernest misses the 2nd free throw15-21
05:45Western MichiganLazaro Russo grabs the board15-21
05:30Western MichiganAlberto Vega misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side15-21
05:28Western MichiganJerry Norwood tips it in17-21
05:09KentuckyRobert Leonard is fouled on the floor by Lazaro Russo - foul #1 on Lazaro Russo, team foul #917-21
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsKentucky
George Hoose (SG), Duane Brown (SF)
Henry Ernest, James Simon
 
05:09KentuckyRobert Leonard makes the 1st free throw17-22
05:09KentuckyRobert Leonard makes the 2nd free throw17-23
04:44Western MichiganJerry Norwood connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Owen Burke19-23
04:18KentuckyDavid Scott knocks in the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Kerry Hayes19-25
03:56Western MichiganOwen Burke throws a bad pass out of bounds19-25
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), James Riddell (SF), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Owen Burke, Alberto Vega, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), James Czapla (PF), Gary Stith (C)
Robert Leonard, Kerry Hayes, David Scott
 
03:33KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum buries a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Gary Stith19-27
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Kosta Golinski (fresh) 2 ast.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - James Riddell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Fadey Lijewski (fresh) 3 reb.
 C - Dennis Waldroup (fresh)
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Charles Kirschbaum (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - George Hoose (fresh) 7 pts.
 SF - Duane Brown (fresh)
 PF - James Czapla (fresh) 1 pts.
 C - Gary Stith (fresh) 3 reb.
 
03:05Western MichiganFadey Lijewski can't finish the layup19-27
03:04KentuckyJames Czapla snags the defensive board19-27
02:37KentuckyGeorge Hoose makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by James Czapla19-30
02:21Western MichiganGary Stith denies the turnaround by James Riddell19-30
02:19KentuckyThe rebound goes to James Czapla19-30
01:50KentuckyGeorge Hoose misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner19-30
01:49KentuckyDuane Brown grabs the offensive rebound19-30
01:28KentuckyAlfredo Giordano picks off the pass by Charles Kirschbaum19-30
01:03Western MichiganKosta Golinski scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away22-30
00:40KentuckyDennis Waldroup steals it from George Hoose22-30
00:15Western MichiganGary Stith swats the short shot by Dennis Waldroup22-30
00:13Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano tips it back up and in24-30
00:10KentuckyGeorge Hoose is hacked by Fadey Lijewski in the backcourt - foul #2 on Fadey Lijewski, team foul #1024-30
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF), Jerry Norwood (C)
Kosta Golinski, Alfredo Giordano, James Riddell, Fadey Lijewski, Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), James Simon (SF), Kerry Hayes (PF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, Duane Brown, James Czapla, Gary Stith
 
00:10KentuckyGeorge Hoose makes the 1st free throw24-31
00:10KentuckyGeorge Hoose makes the 2nd free throw24-32
00:03Western MichiganLazaro Russo hits the finger roll26-32
00:00KentuckyJames Simon misses the halfcourt shot26-32
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Alberto Vega (fresh) 2 ast.
 PF - Lazaro Russo (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Jerry Norwood (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - George Hoose (fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - James Simon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Kerry Hayes (fresh)
 C - David Scott (fresh) 4 pts.
 
20:00Western MichiganAlberto Vega inbounds the ball26-32
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
19:44Western MichiganLazaro Russo clanks a jumper from the free throw line26-32
19:43KentuckyKerry Hayes gets the rebound26-32
19:40KentuckyDavid Scott travels in the backcourt26-32
19:15Western MichiganOwen Burke is hacked by Robert Leonard - foul #2 on Robert Leonard, team foul #126-32
18:57Western MichiganAlberto Vega is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Alberto Vega, team foul #126-32
18:38KentuckyDavid Scott misses the jumper in the lane26-32
18:37Western MichiganOwen Burke snags the defensive board26-32
18:11Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing set up by Owen Burke28-32
18:09KentuckyOwen Burke picks off the pass by David Scott in the backcourt28-32
17:45Western MichiganAlberto Vega misses the jumper from the left side but the foul's on David Scott - foul #1 on David Scott, team foul #228-32
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Owen Burke, Alfredo Giordano, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), Henry Ernest (SG), Duane Brown (SF), James Czapla (PF), Gary Stith (C)
Robert Leonard, George Hoose, James Simon, Kerry Hayes, David Scott
 
17:45Western MichiganAlberto Vega makes the 1st free throw29-32
17:45Western MichiganAlberto Vega misses the 2nd free throw29-32
17:45KentuckyGary Stith pulls down the rebound29-32
17:21KentuckyDuane Brown misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Dennis Waldroup - foul #2 on Dennis Waldroup, team foul #229-32
SubsWestern Michigan
James Riddell (SF)
Alberto Vega
 
SubsKentucky 
17:21KentuckyDuane Brown makes the 1st free throw29-33
17:21KentuckyDuane Brown makes the 2nd free throw29-34
17:04Western MichiganHenry Ernest steals it from James Riddell29-34
17:01KentuckyGary Stith is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Waldroup - foul #3 on Dennis Waldroup, team foul #329-34
16:36KentuckyGoran Nowosielski is called for the reach on Henry Ernest - foul #3 on Goran Nowosielski, team foul #429-34
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG), Alfredo Giordano (SG), Lazaro Russo (PF)
Kosta Golinski, Goran Nowosielski, Fadey Lijewski
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), George Hoose (SG), Kerry Hayes (PF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, Henry Ernest, James Czapla, Gary Stith
 
16:20KentuckyDavid Scott hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Dennis Waldroup - foul #4 on Dennis Waldroup, team foul #529-34
SubsWestern Michigan
Jerry Norwood (C)
Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
James Simon (SF)
Duane Brown
 
16:20KentuckyDavid Scott makes the 1st free throw29-35
16:20KentuckyDavid Scott makes the 2nd free throw29-36
15:51Western MichiganOwen Burke's pass is intercepted by George Hoose29-36
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - James Riddell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Lazaro Russo (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Jerry Norwood (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - George Hoose (fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - James Simon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - Kerry Hayes (fresh)
 C - David Scott (fresh) 6 pts.
 
15:22KentuckyDavid Scott misses the shot from close range but he's hacked by Jerry Norwood - foul #3 on Jerry Norwood, team foul #629-36
SubsWestern Michigan
Goran Nowosielski (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Ronald Burris (C)
Alfredo Giordano, James Riddell, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
James Czapla (PF)
Kerry Hayes
 
15:22KentuckyDavid Scott makes the 1st free throw29-37
15:22KentuckyDavid Scott makes the 2nd free throw29-38
14:53Western MichiganAlberto Vega scores on a jump hook from close range31-38
14:24KentuckyGoran Nowosielski steps in front of the James Simon pass31-38
13:57Western MichiganRonald Burris throws a bad pass out of bounds31-38
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), Alfredo Giordano (SG), James Riddell (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF), Jerry Norwood (C)
Owen Burke, Goran Nowosielski, Alberto Vega, Fadey Lijewski, Ronald Burris
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), Henry Ernest (SG), Duane Brown (SF), Kerry Hayes (PF), Gary Stith (C)
Robert Leonard, George Hoose, James Simon, James Czapla, David Scott
 
13:28KentuckyKerry Hayes drills a floater from the left block31-40
13:15Western MichiganHenry Ernest picks off the pass by Lazaro Russo out of a doubleteam31-40
13:12KentuckyHenry Ernest hits the finger roll31-42
12:56Western MichiganLazaro Russo misses the dunk but the foul's on Duane Brown - foul #1 on Duane Brown, team foul #331-42
SubsWestern Michigan
Alberto Vega (SF)
James Riddell
 
SubsKentucky 
12:56Western MichiganLazaro Russo makes the 1st free throw32-42
12:56Western MichiganLazaro Russo makes the 2nd free throw33-42
12:27KentuckyHenry Ernest comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline33-42
12:26KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum grabs the offensive rebound33-42
12:09KentuckyHenry Ernest scores on a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Kerry Hayes and the foul's on Alfredo Giordano - foul #2 on Alfredo Giordano, team foul #733-44
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Kosta Golinski, Alfredo Giordano, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), George Hoose (SF), James Czapla (PF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, Duane Brown, Kerry Hayes, Gary Stith
 
12:09KentuckyHenry Ernest makes the free throw33-45
11:40Western MichiganDavid Scott denies the turnaround by Fadey Lijewski33-45
11:38Western MichiganFadey Lijewski hits the follow up shot35-45
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Goran Nowosielski (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf.
 SF - Alberto Vega (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Fadey Lijewski (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Dennis Waldroup (fresh) 4 pf.
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fresh) 2 pts.
 SG - Henry Ernest (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl.
 SF - George Hoose (fresh) 12 pts.
 PF - James Czapla (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Scott (fresh) 8 pts. 2 blk.
 
11:14KentuckyRobert Leonard loses the dribble to Goran Nowosielski35-45
10:49Western MichiganGoran Nowosielski misses badly on a 3 from straight away35-45
10:48KentuckyGeorge Hoose gets the rebound35-45
10:42KentuckyGeorge Hoose travels with the ball35-45
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG), Alfredo Giordano (SG), James Riddell (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF), Jerry Norwood (C)
Owen Burke, Goran Nowosielski, Alberto Vega, Fadey Lijewski, Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (SG), James Simon (SF), Kerry Hayes (PF)
Henry Ernest, George Hoose, James Czapla
 
10:14Western MichiganLazaro Russo's layup is rejected by David Scott35-45
10:12KentuckyKerry Hayes pulls down the rebound35-45
10:10KentuckyAlfredo Giordano is called for the reach on Robert Leonard in the backcourt - foul #3 on Alfredo Giordano, team foul #835-45
SubsWestern Michigan 
SubsKentucky
Gary Stith (C)
David Scott
 
10:10KentuckyRobert Leonard makes the 1st free throw35-46
10:10KentuckyRobert Leonard misses the 2nd free throw35-46
10:10Western MichiganLazaro Russo pulls down the rebound35-46
09:47Western MichiganJerry Norwood comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side35-46
09:46KentuckyGary Stith grabs the defensive rebound35-46
09:23KentuckyKerry Hayes hits the front of the rim on the floater in the paint35-46
09:21Western MichiganLazaro Russo snags the defensive board35-46
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
09:12Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from James Riddell38-46
08:46KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum connects on the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Kerry Hayes38-48
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
08:31Western MichiganLazaro Russo evades the doubleteam and hits a turnaround from the left block set up by Alfredo Giordano40-48
08:29KentuckyKosta Golinski is called for the reach on Robert Leonard in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kosta Golinski, team foul #940-48
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG), Goran Nowosielski (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Kosta Golinski, Alfredo Giordano, James Riddell, Lazaro Russo, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
George Hoose (SG), Duane Brown (SF), James Czapla (PF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, James Simon, Kerry Hayes, Gary Stith
 
08:29KentuckyRobert Leonard misses the 1st free throw40-48
08:29Western MichiganFadey Lijewski gets the rebound40-48
08:04Western MichiganOwen Burke dunks the ball42-48
07:43KentuckyDennis Waldroup steals the ball from James Czapla42-48
07:38Western MichiganOwen Burke misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by David Scott - foul #2 on David Scott, team foul #442-48
07:38Western MichiganOwen Burke misses the 1st free throw42-48
07:38Western MichiganOwen Burke makes the 2nd free throw43-48
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Goran Nowosielski (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Alberto Vega (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast.
 PF - Fadey Lijewski (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Dennis Waldroup (fresh) 2 stl. 4 pf.
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Robert Leonard (fairly fresh) 3 pts.
 SG - George Hoose (fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - Duane Brown (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - James Czapla (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 C - David Scott (fresh) 8 pts. 3 blk.
 
07:23KentuckyRobert Leonard is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Scott43-50
06:57Western MichiganGeorge Hoose is called for the reach on Goran Nowosielski - foul #1 on George Hoose, team foul #543-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Alfredo Giordano (SG), James Riddell (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF)
Goran Nowosielski, Alberto Vega, Fadey Lijewski
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), James Simon (SF)
Robert Leonard, Duane Brown
 
06:38Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing43-50
06:37KentuckyGeorge Hoose grabs the board43-50
06:33KentuckyGeorge Hoose throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt43-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Jerry Norwood (C)
Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
Kerry Hayes (PF)
James Czapla
 
06:10Western MichiganJerry Norwood double dribbles43-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Kosta Golinski (PG)
Owen Burke
 
SubsKentucky
Henry Ernest (SG), Gary Stith (C)
George Hoose, David Scott
 
05:42KentuckyGary Stith misses short on a turnaround from the right block43-50
05:41Western MichiganJerry Norwood gets the rebound43-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
05:21Western MichiganLazaro Russo comes up short on the jumper near the basket but the foul's on Gary Stith - foul #1 on Gary Stith, team foul #643-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Goran Nowosielski (SG), Alberto Vega (SF), Ronald Burris (C)
Alfredo Giordano, James Riddell, Jerry Norwood
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), Duane Brown (SF), David Scott (C)
Charles Kirschbaum, James Simon, Gary Stith
 
05:21Western MichiganLazaro Russo makes the 1st free throw44-50
05:21Western MichiganLazaro Russo makes the 2nd free throw45-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
05:17KentuckyRobert Leonard is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Leonard, team foul #745-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Fadey Lijewski (PF), Dennis Waldroup (C)
Lazaro Russo, Ronald Burris
 
SubsKentucky 
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
04:53Western MichiganAlberto Vega scores on a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Goran Nowosielski48-50
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) 
04:48KentuckyAlberto Vega takes the ball from David Scott in the backcourt48-50
04:33Western MichiganDennis Waldroup comes up short on the floater from the left wing48-50
04:31KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kerry Hayes48-50
04:29KentuckyDuane Brown is fouled in the backcourt by Alberto Vega - foul #2 on Alberto Vega, team foul #1048-50
SubsWestern Michigan
Owen Burke (PG)
Kosta Golinski
 
SubsKentucky
Charles Kirschbaum (PG), George Hoose (SG), James Czapla (PF)
Robert Leonard, Henry Ernest, Kerry Hayes
 
04:29KentuckyDuane Brown makes the 1st free throw48-51
04:29KentuckyDuane Brown misses the 2nd free throw48-51
04:29Western MichiganDennis Waldroup snags the defensive board48-51
04:00Western MichiganFadey Lijewski is fouled on the floor by James Czapla - foul #1 on James Czapla, team foul #848-51
SubsWestern Michigan
Alfredo Giordano (SG), Jerry Norwood (C)
Goran Nowosielski, Dennis Waldroup
 
SubsKentucky
James Simon (SF), Gary Stith (C)
Duane Brown, David Scott
 
04:00Western MichiganFadey Lijewski makes the 1st free throw49-51
04:00Western MichiganFadey Lijewski makes the 2nd free throw50-51
03:43KentuckyJames Simon connects on the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by James Czapla50-53
03:20Western MichiganJerry Norwood hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing50-53
03:18KentuckyJames Czapla grabs the board50-53
LineupWestern Michigan
 PG - Owen Burke (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - Alfredo Giordano (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf.
 SF - Alberto Vega (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 PF - Fadey Lijewski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb.
 C - Jerry Norwood (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf.
 
LineupKentucky
 PG - Charles Kirschbaum (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - George Hoose (fresh) 12 pts.
 SF - James Simon (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast.
 PF - James Czapla (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Gary Stith (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk.
 
02:58KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum can't connect on a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Alfredo Giordano - foul #4 on Alfredo Giordano, team foul #1150-53
SubsWestern Michigan
James Riddell (SF), Lazaro Russo (PF)
Alberto Vega, Fadey Lijewski
 
SubsKentucky
Duane Brown (SF), Kerry Hayes (PF), David Scott (C)
James Simon, James Czapla, Gary Stith
 
02:58KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum makes the 1st free throw50-54
02:58KentuckyCharles Kirschbaum makes the 2nd free throw50-55
02:39Western MichiganLazaro Russo banks in the layup set up by Alfredo Giordano52-55
02:39KentuckyKentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)52-55
SubsWestern Michigan
Alberto Vega (SF)
James Riddell
 
SubsKentucky
Robert Leonard (PG), James Simon (SF)
Charles Kirschbaum, Duane Brown
 
02:15KentuckyGeorge Hoose misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the left corner52-55
02:14KentuckyThe offensive rebound goes to David Scott52-55
01:55KentuckyAlberto Vega is called for the reach on James Simon - foul #3 on Alberto Vega, team foul #1252-55
01:55KentuckyJames Simon makes the 1st free throw52-56
01:55KentuckyJames Simon makes the 2nd free throw52-57
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
01:35Western MichiganAlberto Vega throws a bad pass out of bounds52-57
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
01:12KentuckyGeorge Hoose hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from the right block52-57
01:10Western MichiganJerry Norwood pulls down the rebound52-57
00:45Western MichiganAlfredo Giordano hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away52-57
00:43Western MichiganOwen Burke tips it back up and in54-57
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:19KentuckyRobert Leonard is open and buries a shot from the left side54-59
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:13Western MichiganAlberto Vega knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing57-59
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:10KentuckyAlfredo Giordano is called for the reach on George Hoose in the backcourt - foul #5 on Alfredo Giordano, team foul #1357-59
SubsWestern Michigan
Goran Nowosielski (SG)
Alfredo Giordano
 
SubsKentucky 
00:10KentuckyGeorge Hoose makes the 1st free throw57-60
00:10KentuckyGeorge Hoose makes the 2nd free throw57-61
00:04Western MichiganAlberto Vega can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing57-61
00:02KentuckyThe rebound goes to Kerry Hayes57-61
Game PlanWestern MichiganWestern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) 
Game PlanKentuckyKentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) 
00:00KentuckyKerry Hayes runs out the clock57-61