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It's because you're using a different constructor.

You're creating an object of BasketballGame that uses the non-default constructor. Only the default (the no param one) changes the game status...

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Haven't looked at the code much yet, but am wondering, why is it

while (winnersName.equals(firstTeamName) || winnersName.equals(secondTeamName))
{
gameStatus = "Game Over";

}