| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - James Malott (fresh) 6 pts. SG - George Simms (fresh) SF - Travis Bassler (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Robert Doyle (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Todd Wilkins (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Welke (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gary Daniels (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Warren Roldan (fresh) 6 pts. PF - David Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Rene Rossi (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler inbounds the ball | 34-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:44 | Western Kentucky | James Malott is hacked by Michael Welke - foul #2 on Michael Welke, team foul #1 | 34-52 |
| 19:39 | Western Kentucky | Todd Wilkins connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 37-52 |
| 19:23 | Illinois State | Robert Doyle picks off the pass by Michael Welke | 37-52 |
| 19:03 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 37-52 |
| 19:01 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan gets the rebound | 37-52 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Gary Daniels loses the ball out of bounds | 37-52 |
| 18:37 | Western Kentucky | Robert Doyle misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 37-52 |
| 18:35 | Western Kentucky | James Malott tips it but misses | 37-52 |
| 18:34 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan pulls down the rebound | 37-52 |
| 18:27 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan connects on the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Michael Welke | 37-54 |
| 18:24 | Western Kentucky | Gary Daniels picks off the pass by Robert Doyle in the backcourt | 37-54 |
| 18:08 | Illinois State | Todd Wilkins blocks the short jumper by David Cooper | 37-54 |
| 18:07 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Robert Doyle | 37-54 |
| 18:04 | Western Kentucky | George Simms throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 37-54 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stephen Hale (PG), Joseph Owen (SG), Stuart Renda (SF), Brian Eatman (PF), Richard Chambers (C) James Malott, George Simms, Travis Bassler, Robert Doyle, Todd Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard (PG), Bob Wetherby (SG), Jim Sowder (SF), Randy Smith (PF), Russell Thornberry (C) Michael Welke, Gary Daniels, Warren Roldan, David Cooper, Rene Rossi | |
| 17:52 | Illinois State | Randy Smith can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 37-54 |
| 17:51 | Western Kentucky | Richard Chambers grabs the board | 37-54 |
| 17:39 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Owen is open and buries a 3pt shot from the left wing | 40-54 |
| 17:17 | Illinois State | Jim Sowder is hacked by Stuart Renda - foul #1 on Stuart Renda, team foul #1 | 40-54 |
| 17:02 | Illinois State | Brian Eatman takes the ball from Randy Smith | 40-54 |
| 16:37 | Western Kentucky | Stuart Renda loses the ball out of bounds | 40-54 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Malott (PG), George Simms (SG), Travis Bassler (SF), Robert Doyle (PF) Stephen Hale, Joseph Owen, Stuart Renda, Richard Chambers | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Warren Roldan (SF), Charles Vila (PF), Rene Rossi (C) Jim Sowder, Randy Smith, Russell Thornberry | |
| 16:30 | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 40-54 |
| 16:28 | Western Kentucky | James Malott grabs the board | 40-54 |
| 16:06 | Western Kentucky | George Simms clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-54 |
| 16:05 | Western Kentucky | Robert Doyle grabs the offensive rebound | 40-54 |
| 15:56 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-54 |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | Rene Rossi gets the rebound | 40-54 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - James Malott (fresh) 6 pts. SG - George Simms (fresh) SF - Travis Bassler (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Robert Doyle (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Brian Eatman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Brad Stoddard (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Bob Wetherby (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SF - Warren Roldan (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Charles Vila (fresh) 2 pts. C - Rene Rossi (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:48 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan double dribbles | 40-54 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson (PG), Todd Wilkins (C) Travis Bassler, Brian Eatman | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Welke (PG), Gary Daniels (SG), Jim Sowder (SF), David Cooper (PF) Brad Stoddard, Bob Wetherby, Warren Roldan, Charles Vila | |
| 15:25 | Western Kentucky | Robert Doyle's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 40-54 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Randy Smith (C) Rene Rossi | |
| 15:05 | Illinois State | Randy Smith can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 40-54 |
| 15:04 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson gets the rebound | 40-54 |
| 14:45 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 40-54 |
| 14:44 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jim Sowder | 40-54 |
| 14:21 | Illinois State | Michael Welke scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-57 |
| 14:15 | Western Kentucky | Michael Welke steps in front of the George Simms pass in the backcourt | 40-57 |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | Michael Welke misses the fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Robert Doyle - foul #2 on Robert Doyle, team foul #2 | 40-57 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stephen Hale (SG), Travis Bassler (SF), Stuart Renda (PF), Richard Chambers (C) George Simms, James Malott, Robert Doyle, Todd Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard (SG), Warren Roldan (SF), Charles Vila (PF), Russell Thornberry (C) Gary Daniels, Jim Sowder, David Cooper, Randy Smith | |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | Michael Welke makes the 1st free throw | 40-58 |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | Michael Welke makes the 2nd free throw | 40-59 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:43 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson misses the shot from the left side but the foul's on Brad Stoddard - foul #2 on Brad Stoddard, team foul #2 | 40-59 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Brian Eatman (PF) Stuart Renda | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby (SG), Rene Rossi (C) Michael Welke, Charles Vila | |
| 13:43 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson makes the 1st free throw | 41-59 |
| 13:43 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson misses the 2nd free throw | 41-59 |
| 13:43 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Rene Rossi | 41-59 |
| 13:15 | Illinois State | Rene Rossi travels with the ball | 41-59 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Owen (SG) Ryan Robinson | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 12:54 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler lays it up and in on a nice dish by Joseph Owen | 43-59 |
| 12:36 | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby can't finish the layup | 43-59 |
| 12:34 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler gets the rebound | 43-59 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:29 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Owen misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 43-59 |
| 12:27 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Rene Rossi | 43-59 |
| 12:02 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan misses the floater from just outside the lane | 43-59 |
| 12:01 | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard hits the follow up shot | 43-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 11:48 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Owen misses the shot from the left block | 43-61 |
| 11:47 | Illinois State | Russell Thornberry pulls down the rebound | 43-61 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Stephen Hale (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Joseph Owen (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Travis Bassler (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Eatman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Richard Chambers (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Brad Stoddard (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Bob Wetherby (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SF - Warren Roldan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Russell Thornberry (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. C - Rene Rossi (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 11:43 | Illinois State | Travis Bassler is called for the reach on Warren Roldan - foul #3 on Travis Bassler, team foul #3 | 43-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson (PG), George Simms (SG), Stuart Renda (SF), Robert Doyle (PF), Todd Wilkins (C) Stephen Hale, Joseph Owen, Travis Bassler, Brian Eatman, Richard Chambers | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Burke (PG), Gary Daniels (SG), Jim Sowder (SF), David Cooper (PF), Randy Smith (C) Brad Stoddard, Bob Wetherby, Warren Roldan, Russell Thornberry, Rene Rossi | |
| 11:28 | Illinois State | Jim Sowder is fouled on the floor by Stuart Renda - foul #2 on Stuart Renda, team foul #4 | 43-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Malott (SF) Stuart Renda | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Welke (PG) Charles Burke | |
| 11:08 | Illinois State | Gary Daniels knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side | 43-63 |
| 11:06 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson's pass is intercepted by Gary Daniels in the backcourt | 43-63 |
| 10:47 | Illinois State | Randy Smith drills a floater from the left block and he's hacked by Todd Wilkins - foul #1 on Todd Wilkins, team foul #5 | 43-65 |
| 10:47 | Illinois State | Randy Smith makes the free throw | 43-66 |
| 10:37 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from James Malott | 46-66 |
| 10:10 | Illinois State | David Cooper misses long on a fadeaway near the basket | 46-66 |
| 10:09 | Illinois State | David Cooper tips it back up and in | 46-68 |
| 10:06 | Western Kentucky | George Simms is fouled in the backcourt by Gary Daniels - foul #1 on Gary Daniels, team foul #3 | 46-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stephen Hale (PG), Joseph Owen (SG), Stuart Renda (SF), Richard Chambers (C) Ryan Robinson, George Simms, James Malott, Todd Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Burke (PG), Bob Wetherby (SG), Charles Vila (PF), Rene Rossi (C) Michael Welke, Gary Daniels, David Cooper, Randy Smith | |
| 09:54 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Owen loses the dribble to Charles Burke | 46-68 |
| 09:32 | Illinois State | Richard Chambers takes the ball from Charles Burke | 46-68 |
| 09:08 | Western Kentucky | Robert Doyle banks in the layup and the foul's on Charles Vila - foul #2 on Charles Vila, team foul #4 | 48-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Coates (PG), Travis Bassler (SF), Brian Eatman (C) Stephen Hale, Stuart Renda, Richard Chambers | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard (PG), Warren Roldan (SF), Russell Thornberry (C) Charles Burke, Jim Sowder, Rene Rossi | |
| 09:08 | Western Kentucky | Robert Doyle makes the free throw | 49-68 |
| 08:42 | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard is hacked by Robert Doyle - foul #3 on Robert Doyle, team foul #6 | 49-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson (PG), George Simms (SG), James Malott (C) James Coates, Joseph Owen, Robert Doyle | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 08:21 | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby's pass is intercepted by George Simms | 49-68 |
| 08:06 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson is fouled on the floor by Bob Wetherby - foul #3 on Bob Wetherby, team foul #5 | 49-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Chambers (PF), Todd Wilkins (C) Brian Eatman, James Malott | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Welke (PG), Gary Daniels (SG), David Cooper (PF), Randy Smith (C) Brad Stoddard, Bob Wetherby, Charles Vila, Russell Thornberry | |
| 07:49 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 49-68 |
| 07:48 | Illinois State | Michael Welke grabs the board | 49-68 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Ryan Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - George Simms (fresh) SF - Travis Bassler (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Richard Chambers (fresh) C - Todd Wilkins (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Welke (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Daniels (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Warren Roldan (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Cooper (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 07:26 | Illinois State | Gary Daniels's fadeaway is rejected by Travis Bassler | 49-68 |
| 07:25 | Western Kentucky | Todd Wilkins pulls down the rebound | 49-68 |
| 07:19 | Western Kentucky | Randy Smith picks off the pass by George Simms | 49-68 |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | Michael Welke is fouled on the floor by Travis Bassler - foul #4 on Travis Bassler, team foul #7 | 49-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Malott (PG), Stephen Hale (SG), Stuart Renda (SF), Robert Doyle (PF), Brian Eatman (C) Ryan Robinson, George Simms, Travis Bassler, Richard Chambers, Todd Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard (SG), Bob Wetherby (SF), Rene Rossi (C) Gary Daniels, Warren Roldan, Randy Smith | |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | Michael Welke makes the 1st free throw | 49-69 |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | Michael Welke makes the 2nd free throw | 49-70 |
| 06:31 | Western Kentucky | James Malott is hacked by David Cooper - foul #1 on David Cooper, team foul #6 | 49-70 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jim Sowder (SF), Russell Thornberry (PF) Michael Welke, David Cooper | |
| 06:12 | Western Kentucky | Stuart Renda drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Doyle | 52-70 |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Jim Sowder is hacked by James Malott - foul #1 on James Malott, team foul #8 | 52-70 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Todd Wilkins (C) Brian Eatman | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Burke (PG), Charles Vila (PF) Bob Wetherby, Rene Rossi | |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Jim Sowder misses the 1st free throw | 52-70 |
| 05:51 | Western Kentucky | Robert Doyle grabs the board | 52-70 |
| 05:48 | Western Kentucky | Stuart Renda's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 52-70 |
| 05:24 | Illinois State | Russell Thornberry clanks a runner from the left block but he's fouled by Stuart Renda - foul #3 on Stuart Renda, team foul #9 | 52-70 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson (PG), Richard Chambers (PF) Stuart Renda, Robert Doyle | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gary Daniels (SG) Charles Burke | |
| 05:24 | Illinois State | Russell Thornberry makes the 1st free throw | 52-71 |
| 05:24 | Illinois State | Russell Thornberry makes the 2nd free throw | 52-72 |
| 05:07 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Robinson is called for the illegal screen - foul #4 on Ryan Robinson, team foul #10 | 52-72 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | George Simms (SG) Stephen Hale | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby (PG), Randy Smith (C) Brad Stoddard, Russell Thornberry | |
| 04:42 | Illinois State | Gary Daniels misses long on a shot from the left side but the foul's on Ryan Robinson - foul #5 on Ryan Robinson, team foul #11 | 52-72 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Coates (PG), Travis Bassler (SF), Brian Eatman (PF) Ryan Robinson, James Malott, Todd Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Welke (PG), Warren Roldan (SF), Rene Rossi (C) Bob Wetherby, Jim Sowder, Charles Vila | |
| 04:42 | Illinois State | Gary Daniels makes the 1st free throw | 52-73 |
| 04:42 | Illinois State | Gary Daniels misses the 2nd free throw | 52-73 |
| 04:42 | Western Kentucky | Richard Chambers grabs the defensive rebound | 52-73 |
| 04:37 | Western Kentucky | James Coates misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 52-73 |
| 04:36 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler tips it but misses | 52-73 |
| 04:35 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Gary Daniels | 52-73 |
| 04:09 | Illinois State | Michael Welke comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-73 |
| 04:08 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan hits the follow up shot | 52-75 |
| 03:56 | Western Kentucky | George Simms buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Travis Bassler | 55-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:30 | Illinois State | Richard Chambers swats the layup by Gary Daniels | 55-75 |
| 03:29 | Western Kentucky | Brian Eatman snags the defensive board | 55-75 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - James Coates (fresh) 1 pts. SG - George Simms (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Travis Bassler (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Brian Eatman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Richard Chambers (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Welke (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Daniels (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Warren Roldan (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Randy Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - Rene Rossi (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:20 | Western Kentucky | George Simms comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 55-75 |
| 03:19 | Illinois State | Randy Smith snags the defensive board | 55-75 |
| 03:02 | Illinois State | Randy Smith banks in the layup on a great pass from Michael Welke | 55-77 |
| 02:34 | Western Kentucky | James Coates knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Travis Bassler | 57-77 |
| 02:20 | Illinois State | Warren Roldan connects on the driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Gary Daniels | 57-79 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler hits a jumpshot from the left wing and the foul's on Rene Rossi - foul #2 on Rene Rossi, team foul #7 | 59-79 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Malott (PG), Stephen Hale (SG), Stuart Renda (PF) James Coates, George Simms, Richard Chambers | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard (PG), Bob Wetherby (SG), Jim Sowder (SF), Charles Vila (PF), Russell Thornberry (C) Michael Welke, Gary Daniels, Warren Roldan, Randy Smith, Rene Rossi | |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | Travis Bassler makes the free throw | 60-79 |
| 01:47 | Illinois State | Brian Eatman is called for the reach on Bob Wetherby - foul #1 on Brian Eatman, team foul #12 | 60-79 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Chambers (C) Travis Bassler | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Randy Smith (PF) Charles Vila | |
| 01:47 | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby misses the 1st free throw | 60-79 |
| 01:47 | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby makes the 2nd free throw | 60-80 |
| 01:35 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Hale misses the shot from the left wing | 60-80 |
| 01:33 | Western Kentucky | Brian Eatman tips it in | 62-80 |
| 01:21 | Illinois State | Randy Smith travels with the ball | 62-80 |
| 01:05 | Western Kentucky | Stuart Renda misses the jumper from the left wing | 62-80 |
| 01:04 | Western Kentucky | Richard Chambers tips it in | 64-80 |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Randy Smith | 64-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:44 | Western Kentucky | Brad Stoddard takes the ball from James Malott in the backcourt | 64-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:16 | Illinois State | Bob Wetherby comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 64-83 |
| 00:15 | Western Kentucky | Richard Chambers snags the defensive board | 64-83 |
| 00:07 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Hale banks in the layup | 66-83 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Brad Stoddard runs out the clock | 66-83 |