| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ronnie McKay (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Bennett (fresh) SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Long (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Melvin Briggs (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Wesley Nielson (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Snow (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Stephen Kennedy (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Daryl Zullo (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Philip Facer inbounds the ball | 35-37 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:43 | Illinois State | Philip Facer can't throw it down | 35-37 |
| 19:42 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Snow pulls down the rebound | 35-37 |
| 19:40 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson is fouled in the backcourt by David Bennett - foul #3 on David Bennett, team foul #1 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith (SG) David Bennett | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 19:31 | Gardner-Webb | Daryl Zullo comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 35-37 |
| 19:29 | Illinois State | James Long grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 19:03 | Illinois State | Philip Facer is denied on a layup by Stephen Kennedy | 35-37 |
| 19:02 | Illinois State | James Long pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 18:47 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti is fouled on the floor by Daryl Zullo - foul #1 on Daryl Zullo, team foul #1 | 35-37 |
| 18:27 | Illinois State | Donald Snow is called for the reach on Philip Facer - foul #2 on Donald Snow, team foul #2 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), Daniel Jones (PF), Steven Yoder (C) Ronnie McKay, James Long, Michael Valenti | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith (PG), Freddie Roberts (PF), Donald Glover (C) Melvin Briggs, Stephen Kennedy, Daryl Zullo | |
| 18:12 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith misses short on a turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Freddie Roberts - foul #1 on Freddie Roberts, team foul #3 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Sammy Wallace (C) Philip Facer | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Brian Compos (SF) Donald Snow | |
| 18:12 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith makes the 1st free throw | 36-37 |
| 18:12 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith makes the 2nd free throw | 37-37 |
| 17:54 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson loses the dribble to Daniel Jones | 37-37 |
| 17:36 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 37-37 |
| 17:34 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Glover snags the defensive board | 37-37 |
| 17:32 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Wesley Nielson, team foul #4 | 37-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), James Long (PF) Stuart Flowers, Christopher Goldsmith, Sammy Wallace | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs (PG), Daryl Zullo (C) Wesley Nielson, Donald Glover | |
| 17:20 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones connects on the jumper near the basket | 39-37 |
| 17:03 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith is hacked by Daniel Jones - foul #2 on Daniel Jones, team foul #2 | 39-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Philip Facer (SF), Michael Valenti (C) Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson (SG), Donald Snow (SF), Stephen Kennedy (PF) Richard Smith, Brian Compos, Freddie Roberts | |
| 16:38 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 39-37 |
| 16:37 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Michael Valenti | 39-37 |
| 16:21 | Illinois State | Philip Facer hits a floater from just outside the lane set up by Ronnie McKay | 41-37 |
| 16:03 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-37 |
| 16:01 | Illinois State | James Long grabs the board | 41-37 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ronnie McKay (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eljasz Zenbaver (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Long (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. C - Michael Valenti (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Melvin Briggs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Wesley Nielson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Snow (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Stephen Kennedy (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Daryl Zullo (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:45 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti clanks a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Daryl Zullo - foul #2 on Daryl Zullo, team foul #5 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), David Bennett (SG), Daniel Jones (PF) Ronnie McKay, Eljasz Zenbaver, James Long | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith (PG), Ronald Greeley (SG), Brian Compos (SF), Freddie Roberts (PF), Donald Glover (C) Melvin Briggs, Wesley Nielson, Donald Snow, Stephen Kennedy, Daryl Zullo | |
| 15:45 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti misses the 1st free throw | 41-37 |
| 15:45 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti makes the 2nd free throw | 42-37 |
| 15:30 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Glover scores on a floater from the left side and he's fouled by Michael Valenti - foul #2 on Michael Valenti, team foul #3 | 42-39 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Steven Yoder (C) Michael Valenti | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 15:30 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Glover makes the free throw | 42-40 |
| 15:09 | Illinois State | Richard Smith steps in front of the Daniel Jones pass | 42-40 |
| 15:05 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith lays it up and in | 42-42 |
| 14:42 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones's pass is intercepted by Freddie Roberts | 42-42 |
| 14:38 | Gardner-Webb | Philip Facer is called for the reach on Brian Compos in the backcourt - foul #2 on Philip Facer, team foul #4 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith (SF), Sammy Wallace (C) Philip Facer, Daniel Jones | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | David Wheeler (PG), Stephen Kennedy (PF) Richard Smith, Freddie Roberts | |
| 14:23 | Gardner-Webb | Stephen Kennedy misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 42-42 |
| 14:22 | Illinois State | Sammy Wallace grabs the defensive rebound | 42-42 |
| 14:17 | Illinois State | David Bennett hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 42-42 |
| 14:16 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley gets the rebound | 42-42 |
| 14:11 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley can't finish the layup but he's hacked by David Bennett - foul #4 on David Bennett, team foul #5 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto (PG), Philip Facer (SF), Michael Valenti (C) Stuart Flowers, David Bennett, Steven Yoder | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson (PG), Donald Snow (SF), Daryl Zullo (C) David Wheeler, Brian Compos, Donald Glover | |
| 14:11 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley misses the 1st free throw | 42-42 |
| 14:11 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley makes the 2nd free throw | 42-43 |
| 14:02 | Illinois State | Sammy Wallace lays it in set up by Dennis Nieto | 44-43 |
| 13:47 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley is alone and drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Wesley Nielson | 44-46 |
| 13:35 | Illinois State | Philip Facer is fouled on the floor by Stephen Kennedy - foul #1 on Stephen Kennedy, team foul #6 | 44-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SF), James Long (PF) Dennis Nieto, Philip Facer, Sammy Wallace | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | David Wheeler (PG), Freddie Roberts (PF) Ronald Greeley, Stephen Kennedy | |
| 13:20 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 44-46 |
| 13:18 | Illinois State | James Long can't tip it in | 44-46 |
| 13:16 | Gardner-Webb | David Wheeler grabs the defensive rebound | 44-46 |
| 13:13 | Gardner-Webb | David Wheeler's pass is intercepted by Eljasz Zenbaver in the backcourt | 44-46 |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 44-46 |
| 12:56 | Gardner-Webb | Freddie Roberts pulls down the rebound | 44-46 |
| 12:46 | Gardner-Webb | David Wheeler is called for 10 seconds | 44-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Jones (SF), Sammy Wallace (C) Christopher Goldsmith, Michael Valenti | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs (PG), Richard Smith (SG), Brian Compos (SF), Stephen Kennedy (PF), Donald Glover (C) David Wheeler, Wesley Nielson, Donald Snow, Freddie Roberts, Daryl Zullo | |
| 12:32 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones is fouled on the floor by Brian Compos - foul #2 on Brian Compos, team foul #7 | 44-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto (SG), Steven Yoder (C) Eljasz Zenbaver, Sammy Wallace | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 12:32 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones makes the 1st free throw | 45-46 |
| 12:32 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones misses the 2nd free throw | 45-46 |
| 12:32 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Daniel Jones | 45-46 |
| 12:17 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones lays it up and in on a nice dish by Dennis Nieto | 47-46 |
| 12:14 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Compos double dribbles in the backcourt | 47-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), Philip Facer (SF) Ronnie McKay, James Long | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley (SG) Richard Smith | |
| 11:56 | Illinois State | Donald Glover steals the ball from Dennis Nieto | 47-46 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stuart Flowers (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Dennis Nieto (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SF - Philip Facer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Jones (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Steven Yoder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Melvin Briggs (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Greeley (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Brian Compos (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Stephen Kennedy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Donald Glover (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Gardner-Webb | Stuart Flowers steals the ball from Donald Glover | 47-46 |
| 11:15 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones is whistled for a carry | 47-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay (PG), Christopher Goldsmith (SG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SF), James Long (PF), Sammy Wallace (C) Stuart Flowers, Dennis Nieto, Philip Facer, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith (PG), Donald Snow (SF), Freddie Roberts (PF), Daryl Zullo (C) Melvin Briggs, Brian Compos, Stephen Kennedy, Donald Glover | |
| 10:57 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on Ronald Greeley, team foul #8 | 47-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Valenti (C) Sammy Wallace | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson (SG) Ronald Greeley | |
| 10:39 | Illinois State | James Long clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-46 |
| 10:37 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti tips it back up and in | 49-46 |
| 10:23 | Gardner-Webb | Freddie Roberts misses the jump hook in the paint | 49-46 |
| 10:21 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti grabs the board | 49-46 |
| 09:59 | Illinois State | Daryl Zullo steals the ball from Christopher Goldsmith | 49-46 |
| 09:52 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith is hacked by Ronnie McKay - foul #1 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #6 | 49-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), Dennis Nieto (SG), Philip Facer (SF), Sammy Wallace (PF) Ronnie McKay, Christopher Goldsmith, Eljasz Zenbaver, James Long | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs (PG), David Wheeler (SF), Stephen Kennedy (PF) Richard Smith, Donald Snow, Freddie Roberts | |
| 09:43 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson can't connect on an uncontested jumpshot from the right wing | 49-46 |
| 09:41 | Illinois State | Sammy Wallace grabs the defensive rebound | 49-46 |
| 09:22 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers is hacked by Melvin Briggs - foul #1 on Melvin Briggs, team foul #9 | 49-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Jones (PF), Steven Yoder (C) Sammy Wallace, Michael Valenti | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Brian Compos (SF), Donald Glover (C) David Wheeler, Daryl Zullo | |
| 09:22 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers makes the 1st free throw | 50-46 |
| 09:22 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers makes the 2nd free throw | 51-46 |
| 09:05 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Compos misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 51-46 |
| 09:03 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Daniel Jones | 51-46 |
| 08:53 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-46 |
| 08:51 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson grabs the defensive rebound | 51-46 |
| 08:34 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Glover buries a jump hook from the right block | 51-48 |
| 08:21 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 51-48 |
| 08:20 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Glover pulls down the rebound | 51-48 |
| 07:53 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs misses short on a shot from the right block | 51-48 |
| 07:52 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones snags the defensive board | 51-48 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stuart Flowers (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 stl. SG - Dennis Nieto (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SF - Philip Facer (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Jones (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Steven Yoder (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Melvin Briggs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Wesley Nielson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brian Compos (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Stephen Kennedy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Donald Glover (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Illinois State | Steven Yoder's fadeaway is rejected by Donald Glover | 51-48 |
| 07:27 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers tips it in | 53-48 |
| 07:00 | Gardner-Webb | Daniel Jones steals the ball from Melvin Briggs | 53-48 |
| 06:37 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 53-48 |
| 06:36 | Gardner-Webb | Stephen Kennedy gets the rebound | 53-48 |
| 06:30 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Donald Glover | 53-51 |
| 06:19 | Illinois State | Philip Facer connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Dennis Nieto and the foul's on Stephen Kennedy - foul #2 on Stephen Kennedy, team foul #10 | 55-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C) Stuart Flowers, Dennis Nieto, Daniel Jones, Steven Yoder | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith (PG), Ronald Greeley (SG), Donald Snow (SF), Freddie Roberts (PF), Daryl Zullo (C) Melvin Briggs, Wesley Nielson, Brian Compos, Stephen Kennedy, Donald Glover | |
| 06:19 | Illinois State | Philip Facer makes the free throw | 56-51 |
| 06:00 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith is hacked by Ronnie McKay - foul #2 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #7 | 56-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith (SF) Philip Facer | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 06:00 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith makes the 1st free throw | 56-52 |
| 06:00 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 56-52 |
| 06:00 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti grabs the board | 56-52 |
| 05:47 | Illinois State | James Long hits a 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-52 |
| 05:31 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Richard Smith | 59-55 |
| 05:26 | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay loses the dribble to Donald Snow | 59-55 |
| 05:04 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Ronnie McKay - foul #3 on Ronnie McKay, team foul #8 | 59-55 |
| 05:04 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith misses the 1st free throw | 59-55 |
| 05:04 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 59-56 |
| 04:42 | Illinois State | James Long can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-56 |
| 04:40 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley snags the defensive board | 59-56 |
| 04:24 | Gardner-Webb | Daryl Zullo's pass is intercepted by James Long | 59-56 |
| 04:07 | Illinois State | Daryl Zullo denies the turnaround by Christopher Goldsmith | 59-56 |
| 04:06 | Illinois State | James Long hits the follow up shot | 61-56 |
| 03:48 | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 61-56 |
| 03:46 | Gardner-Webb | Daryl Zullo grabs the offensive board | 61-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ronnie McKay (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Bennett (fairly fresh) 4 pf. SF - Christopher Goldsmith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - James Long (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. C - Michael Valenti (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Richard Smith (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Greeley (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Donald Snow (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Freddie Roberts (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Daryl Zullo (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 03:38 | Gardner-Webb | Daryl Zullo comes up short on the runner from the right block | 61-56 |
| 03:37 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith grabs the board | 61-56 |
| 03:16 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti lays it up and in | 63-56 |
| 02:53 | Gardner-Webb | Daryl Zullo misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 63-56 |
| 02:52 | Illinois State | James Long pulls down the rebound | 63-56 |
| 02:32 | Illinois State | The short jumper by Michael Valenti is denied by Freddie Roberts | 63-56 |
| 02:31 | Illinois State | Christopher Goldsmith snags the offensive board | 63-56 |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | David Bennett double dribbles | 63-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), Eljasz Zenbaver (SG), Philip Facer (SF), Daniel Jones (PF), Sammy Wallace (C) Ronnie McKay, David Bennett, Christopher Goldsmith, James Long, Michael Valenti | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | David Wheeler (PG), Wesley Nielson (SG), Brian Compos (SF), Stephen Kennedy (PF) Richard Smith, Ronald Greeley, Donald Snow, Freddie Roberts | |
| 01:55 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson can't connect on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Daniel Jones - foul #3 on Daniel Jones, team foul #9 | 63-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay (PG), David Bennett (SG), James Long (PF), Michael Valenti (C) Stuart Flowers, Eljasz Zenbaver, Daniel Jones, Sammy Wallace | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs (PG), Donald Snow (SF) David Wheeler, Brian Compos | |
| 01:55 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson makes the 1st free throw | 63-57 |
| 01:55 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson makes the 2nd free throw | 63-58 |
| 01:39 | Illinois State | David Bennett knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Ronnie McKay | 66-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 01:20 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson scores on a 3 pointer from straight away | 66-61 |
| 01:04 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti drills a floater in the lane on a nice dish by David Bennett and he's hacked by Donald Snow - foul #3 on Donald Snow, team foul #11 | 68-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ronald Greeley (SG) Wesley Nielson | |
| 01:04 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti misses the free throw | 68-61 |
| 01:04 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Ronald Greeley | 68-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:40 | Gardner-Webb | Donald Snow is by himself and knocks in the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Melvin Briggs | 68-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:39 | Illinois State | Ronald Greeley is called for the reach on James Long in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ronald Greeley, team foul #12 | 68-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson (SG) Ronald Greeley | |
| 00:39 | Illinois State | James Long misses the 1st free throw | 68-63 |
| 00:39 | Illinois State | James Long makes the 2nd free throw | 69-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:35 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 69-66 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Melvin Briggs is called for the reach on Ronnie McKay in the backcourt - foul #2 on Melvin Briggs, team foul #13 | 69-66 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay misses the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Ronnie McKay makes the 2nd free throw | 70-66 |
| 00:25 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 70-66 |
| 00:23 | Gardner-Webb | Stephen Kennedy grabs the offensive rebound | 70-66 |
| 00:19 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 70-66 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti grabs the defensive rebound | 70-66 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti is fouled in the backcourt by Melvin Briggs - foul #3 on Melvin Briggs, team foul #14 | 70-66 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti misses the 1st free throw | 70-66 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti makes the 2nd free throw | 71-66 |
| 00:10 | Gardner-Webb | Wesley Nielson hits a 3 from the right wing | 71-69 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Wesley Nielson is called for the reach on Michael Valenti in the backcourt - foul #2 on Wesley Nielson, team foul #15 | 71-69 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti makes the 1st free throw | 72-69 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Michael Valenti makes the 2nd free throw | 73-69 |
| 00:02 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Briggs misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 73-69 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | David Bennett pulls down the rebound | 73-69 |