| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Elias Dietz (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tommy Westmoreland (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Vincent Matchett (fresh) 12 pts. PF - Hugo Forrest (fresh) 2 pts. C - David Smith (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Brandon James (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ryan Blakemore (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Knudtson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robin Bell (fresh) 4 pts. C - Andrew Lantz (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson inbounds the ball | 48-32 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:31 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson is hacked by David Smith - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #1 | 48-32 |
| 19:21 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Brandon James | 48-35 |
| 18:57 | Western Illinois | Robert Knudtson steals it from Hugo Forrest | 48-35 |
| 18:31 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson can't connect on a jumper from the left block | 48-35 |
| 18:30 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland pulls down the rebound | 48-35 |
| 18:21 | Western Illinois | Hugo Forrest loses the dribble to Andrew Lantz | 48-35 |
| 18:05 | Notre Dame | Hugo Forrest is called for the reach on Brandon James - foul #2 on Hugo Forrest, team foul #2 | 48-35 |
| 17:56 | Notre Dame | Brandon James buries a floater from the right side | 48-37 |
| 17:38 | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-37 |
| 17:37 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz grabs the board | 48-37 |
| 17:29 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 48-37 |
| 17:28 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz snags the offensive board | 48-37 |
| 17:09 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson knocks in the jumper from the right block | 48-39 |
| 16:55 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland is hacked by Andrew Lantz - foul #3 on Andrew Lantz, team foul #1 | 48-39 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack (PG), Billy Smith (SG), Donald Pugh (SF), Jun Chiou (PF), Edwin Funk (C) Elias Dietz, Tommy Westmoreland, Vincent Matchett, Hugo Forrest, David Smith | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | David Fiorini (PG), Matthew Birge (SG), Clayton Herr (SF), Philip Johnson (PF), Joseph Picard (C) Brandon James, Ryan Blakemore, Robert Knudtson, Robin Bell, Andrew Lantz | |
| 16:48 | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh is called for traveling | 48-39 |
| 16:29 | Notre Dame | David Fiorini misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-39 |
| 16:27 | Notre Dame | Matthew Birge tips it home | 48-41 |
| 16:11 | Western Illinois | Clayton Herr steals the ball from Dennis Mack | 48-41 |
| 15:59 | Notre Dame | David Fiorini drills a 3 pointer from the right corner | 48-44 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Dennis Mack (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Billy Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Donald Pugh (fresh) PF - Jun Chiou (fresh) 3 pts. C - Edwin Funk (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - David Fiorini (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Matthew Birge (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SF - Clayton Herr (fresh) PF - Philip Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Picard (fresh) | |
| 15:37 | Western Illinois | Billy Smith is hacked by Matthew Birge - foul #2 on Matthew Birge, team foul #2 | 48-44 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz (PG), Tommy Westmoreland (SG), Hugo Forrest (PF) Billy Smith, Donald Pugh, Jun Chiou | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Brandon James (PG), Ryan Blakemore (SG), Robert Knudtson (SF), Robin Bell (PF), Andrew Lantz (C) David Fiorini, Matthew Birge, Clayton Herr, Philip Johnson, Joseph Picard | |
| 15:28 | Western Illinois | Hugo Forrest misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 48-44 |
| 15:27 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Hugo Forrest | 48-44 |
| 15:20 | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 48-44 |
| 15:18 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Robert Knudtson | 48-44 |
| 15:00 | Notre Dame | Brandon James misses the jumper from the left wing | 48-44 |
| 14:59 | Western Illinois | Edwin Funk pulls down the rebound | 48-44 |
| 14:41 | Western Illinois | Hugo Forrest misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-44 |
| 14:40 | Western Illinois | Edwin Funk tips it home | 50-44 |
| 14:28 | Notre Dame | Robin Bell knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Ryan Blakemore | 50-46 |
| 14:16 | Western Illinois | Hugo Forrest hits a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Edwin Funk | 52-46 |
| 14:00 | Notre Dame | Brandon James clanks a jump hook near the basket | 52-46 |
| 13:58 | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz grabs the board | 52-46 |
| 13:52 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland misses long on a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Ryan Blakemore - foul #1 on Ryan Blakemore, team foul #3 | 52-46 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Vincent Matchett (SF), Jun Chiou (PF), David Smith (C) Dennis Mack, Hugo Forrest, Edwin Funk | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | David Fiorini (SG), Matthew Birge (SF), Philip Johnson (PF), Joseph Picard (C) Ryan Blakemore, Robert Knudtson, Robin Bell, Andrew Lantz | |
| 13:52 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland misses the 1st free throw | 52-46 |
| 13:52 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland makes the 2nd free throw | 53-46 |
| 13:39 | Notre Dame | Matthew Birge misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 53-46 |
| 13:38 | Notre Dame | Matthew Birge grabs the offensive rebound | 53-46 |
| 13:26 | Notre Dame | Joseph Picard can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 53-46 |
| 13:25 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland pulls down the rebound | 53-46 |
| 13:15 | Western Illinois | Vincent Matchett comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-46 |
| 13:13 | Western Illinois | Jun Chiou grabs the offensive rebound | 53-46 |
| 12:55 | Western Illinois | Vincent Matchett misses badly on a runner in the lane | 53-46 |
| 12:54 | Notre Dame | David Fiorini gets the rebound | 53-46 |
| 12:49 | Notre Dame | Brandon James connects on the shot from just outside the lane | 53-48 |
| 12:40 | Western Illinois | Brandon James steals it from Vincent Matchett | 53-48 |
| 12:35 | Notre Dame | David Fiorini lays it up and in on a nice dish by Brandon James | 53-50 |
| 12:21 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland hits a floater from the left side on a great pass from Elias Dietz | 55-50 |
| 12:03 | Notre Dame | Brandon James misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 55-50 |
| 12:02 | Notre Dame | David Fiorini grabs the offensive rebound | 55-50 |
| 11:39 | Notre Dame | Philip Johnson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 55-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack (PG), Donald Pugh (SG), Hugo Forrest (PF), Edwin Funk (C) Elias Dietz, Tommy Westmoreland, Vincent Matchett, David Smith | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore (SG), Robert Knudtson (SF), Robin Bell (PF), Andrew Lantz (C) Brandon James, Matthew Birge, Philip Johnson, Joseph Picard | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Dennis Mack (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Donald Pugh (fresh) SF - Jun Chiou (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Hugo Forrest (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Edwin Funk (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - David Fiorini (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ryan Blakemore (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Knudtson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Robin Bell (fresh) 6 pts. C - Andrew Lantz (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 11:23 | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 55-50 |
| 11:21 | Notre Dame | Robin Bell pulls down the rebound | 55-50 |
| 11:07 | Notre Dame | David Fiorini is fouled on the floor by Dennis Mack - foul #1 on Dennis Mack, team foul #3 | 55-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Billy Smith (SG) Jun Chiou | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Clayton Herr (PG) David Fiorini | |
| 10:52 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint | 55-50 |
| 10:50 | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh grabs the board | 55-50 |
| 10:44 | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 58-50 |
| 10:40 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson comes up short on the jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Donald Pugh - foul #3 on Donald Pugh, team foul #4 | 58-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Birge (PG) Clayton Herr | |
| 10:40 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson makes the 1st free throw | 58-51 |
| 10:40 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson makes the 2nd free throw | 58-52 |
| 10:13 | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack misses short on a turnaround from the left block | 58-52 |
| 10:11 | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack grabs the offensive rebound | 58-52 |
| 09:50 | Western Illinois | Billy Smith misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 58-52 |
| 09:48 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson gets the rebound | 58-52 |
| 09:32 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz can't finish the layup but the foul's on Dennis Mack - foul #2 on Dennis Mack, team foul #5 | 58-52 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz (PG), Tommy Westmoreland (SG), Vincent Matchett (SF), David Smith (C) Dennis Mack, Billy Smith, Donald Pugh, Edwin Funk | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Brandon James (PG) Matthew Birge | |
| 09:32 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz misses the 1st free throw | 58-52 |
| 09:32 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz misses the 2nd free throw | 58-52 |
| 09:32 | Western Illinois | David Smith snags the defensive board | 58-52 |
| 09:23 | Western Illinois | Hugo Forrest knocks in the runner in the paint | 60-52 |
| 08:56 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 60-52 |
| 08:54 | Western Illinois | David Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 60-52 |
| 08:48 | Western Illinois | David Smith throws it down on a great pass from Elias Dietz and he's hacked by Andrew Lantz - foul #4 on Andrew Lantz, team foul #4 | 62-52 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jun Chiou (PF) Hugo Forrest | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | David Fiorini (SG), Matthew Birge (SF), Philip Johnson (PF), Joseph Picard (C) Ryan Blakemore, Robert Knudtson, Robin Bell, Andrew Lantz | |
| 08:48 | Western Illinois | David Smith makes the free throw | 63-52 |
| 08:36 | Notre Dame | Brandon James can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 63-52 |
| 08:35 | Notre Dame | Philip Johnson grabs the offensive board | 63-52 |
| 08:22 | Notre Dame | Philip Johnson's pass is intercepted by Tommy Westmoreland | 63-52 |
| 08:09 | Western Illinois | David Smith can't connect on a floater near the basket | 63-52 |
| 08:07 | Notre Dame | Matthew Birge pulls down the rebound | 63-52 |
| 07:45 | Notre Dame | Vincent Matchett is called for the reach on Matthew Birge - foul #1 on Vincent Matchett, team foul #6 | 63-52 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack (PG), Hugo Forrest (PF), Donald Pugh (C) Elias Dietz, Jun Chiou, David Smith | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Clayton Herr (SF) Brandon James | |
| 07:24 | Notre Dame | Matthew Birge makes the jumper from the baseline | 63-54 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Dennis Mack (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SG - Tommy Westmoreland (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Vincent Matchett (fresh) 12 pts. PF - Hugo Forrest (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Pugh (fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - David Fiorini (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Matthew Birge (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. SF - Clayton Herr (fresh) PF - Philip Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Picard (fresh) | |
| 06:57 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland is fouled on the floor by Joseph Picard - foul #1 on Joseph Picard, team foul #5 | 63-54 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz (PG), Edwin Funk (C) Vincent Matchett, Donald Pugh | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Brandon James (PG), Ryan Blakemore (SG), Robert Knudtson (SF), Robin Bell (PF), Andrew Lantz (C) David Fiorini, Matthew Birge, Clayton Herr, Philip Johnson, Joseph Picard | |
| 06:44 | Western Illinois | Dennis Mack hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 63-54 |
| 06:43 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Robin Bell | 63-54 |
| 06:24 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson buries a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Brandon James | 63-56 |
| 06:03 | Western Illinois | Edwin Funk makes the jump hook from the left block | 65-56 |
| 05:42 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore can't throw it down | 65-56 |
| 05:40 | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz grabs the board | 65-56 |
| 05:18 | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 65-56 |
| 05:16 | Western Illinois | Hugo Forrest misses the tip | 65-56 |
| 05:14 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Robin Bell | 65-56 |
| 04:45 | Notre Dame | Brandon James banks in the layup and he's fouled by Hugo Forrest - foul #3 on Hugo Forrest, team foul #7 | 65-58 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh (PG), Billy Smith (SG), Vincent Matchett (SF), Jun Chiou (PF), David Smith (C) Elias Dietz, Tommy Westmoreland, Dennis Mack, Hugo Forrest, Edwin Funk | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | | |
| 04:45 | Notre Dame | Brandon James makes the free throw | 65-59 |
| 04:26 | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh's pass is intercepted by Ryan Blakemore | 65-59 |
| 04:23 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore throws it down | 65-61 |
| 04:06 | Western Illinois | Vincent Matchett clanks a turnaround from close range | 65-61 |
| 04:05 | Western Illinois | Billy Smith hits the follow up shot | 67-61 |
| 03:47 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline | 67-61 |
| 03:45 | Western Illinois | Billy Smith grabs the board | 67-61 |
| 03:36 | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 67-61 |
| 03:35 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Jun Chiou | 67-61 |
| 03:27 | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 67-61 |
| 03:25 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Andrew Lantz | 67-61 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Donald Pugh (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Billy Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Vincent Matchett (fresh) 12 pts. PF - Jun Chiou (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - David Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Brandon James (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SG - Ryan Blakemore (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Robert Knudtson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Robin Bell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Andrew Lantz (fairly fresh) 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 03:02 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 67-61 |
| 03:00 | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh grabs the board | 67-61 |
| 03:00 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-61 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz (PG), Tommy Westmoreland (SG), Hugo Forrest (PF) Donald Pugh, Billy Smith, Jun Chiou | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | David Fiorini (PG) Brandon James | |
| 02:46 | Western Illinois | Andrew Lantz denies the turnaround by Vincent Matchett | 67-61 |
| 02:44 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Robert Knudtson | 67-61 |
| 02:26 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 67-61 |
| 02:25 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz gets the offensive rebound | 67-61 |
| 02:05 | Notre Dame | Tommy Westmoreland steps in front of the Andrew Lantz pass | 67-61 |
| 01:43 | Western Illinois | David Smith lays it in | 69-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:38 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore hits a shot from the right block and the foul's on Vincent Matchett - foul #2 on Vincent Matchett, team foul #8 | 69-63 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Brandon James (PG) David Fiorini | |
| 01:38 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore misses the free throw | 69-63 |
| 01:38 | Notre Dame | Robin Bell grabs the offensive rebound | 69-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:20 | Notre Dame | Andrew Lantz buries a shot in the paint | 69-65 |
| 01:00 | Western Illinois | Andrew Lantz is called for the reach on Elias Dietz - foul #5 on Andrew Lantz, team foul #6 | 69-65 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Joseph Picard (C) Andrew Lantz | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:36 | Western Illinois | Elias Dietz misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing | 69-65 |
| 00:34 | Notre Dame | Robin Bell grabs the defensive rebound | 69-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson is fouled on the floor by Vincent Matchett - foul #3 on Vincent Matchett, team foul #9 | 69-65 |
| 00:30 | Notre Dame | Robert Knudtson misses the 1st free throw | 69-65 |
| 00:30 | Western Illinois | David Smith gets the rebound | 69-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:28 | Western Illinois | David Smith is hacked by Brandon James in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brandon James, team foul #7 | 69-65 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Donald Pugh (SF) Vincent Matchett | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | | |
| 00:28 | Western Illinois | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 70-65 |
| 00:28 | Western Illinois | David Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:24 | Notre Dame | Brandon James comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 71-65 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | David Smith snags the defensive board | 71-65 |
| 00:21 | Western Illinois | David Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Brandon James - foul #3 on Brandon James, team foul #8 | 71-65 |
| 00:21 | Western Illinois | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:21 | Western Illinois | David Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:21 | Notre Dame | Robin Bell gets the rebound | 72-65 |
| 00:15 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Brandon James | 72-68 |
| 00:14 | Western Illinois | Ryan Blakemore is called for the reach on Tommy Westmoreland in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ryan Blakemore, team foul #9 | 72-68 |
| 00:14 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland makes the 1st free throw | 73-68 |
| 00:14 | Western Illinois | Tommy Westmoreland misses the 2nd free throw | 73-68 |
| 00:14 | Western Illinois | David Smith grabs the offensive board | 73-68 |
| 00:12 | Western Illinois | David Smith is hacked by Joseph Picard - foul #2 on Joseph Picard, team foul #10 | 73-68 |
| 00:12 | Western Illinois | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 74-68 |
| 00:12 | Western Illinois | David Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 74-68 |
| 00:12 | Notre Dame | Robin Bell snags the defensive board | 74-68 |
| 00:04 | Notre Dame | Ryan Blakemore misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 74-68 |
| 00:02 | Western Illinois | David Smith pulls down the rebound | 74-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Illinois | David Smith runs out the clock | 74-68 |