| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dennis Nieto (fresh) 5 pts. SG - David Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ken Flanary (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 3 pts. C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hess (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Randall Elks (fresh) 2 pts. C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | John Hess inbounds the ball | 34-43 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 19:36 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle misses short on a runner from the left block but the foul's on Peter Strayer - foul #2 on Peter Strayer, team foul #1 | 34-43 |
| 19:36 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle makes the 1st free throw | 34-44 |
| 19:36 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle makes the 2nd free throw | 34-45 |
| 19:12 | Illinois State | Jack Carter misses the shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Randall Elks - foul #3 on Randall Elks, team foul #1 | 34-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins (PF) Randall Elks | |
| 19:12 | Illinois State | Jack Carter misses the 1st free throw | 34-45 |
| 19:12 | Illinois State | Jack Carter misses the 2nd free throw | 34-45 |
| 19:12 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins pulls down the rebound | 34-45 |
| 18:50 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins scores on a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Christopher Desalvo | 34-47 |
| 18:29 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Peter Strayer, team foul #2 | 34-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Watson (PG), Leslie Petrin (C) Ken Flanary, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 18:25 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Watson - foul #3 on Michael Watson, team foul #3 | 34-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Hunter (SF), James Williams (C) Michael Watson, Jack Carter | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 18:16 | Western Kentucky | John Hess misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-47 |
| 18:15 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo gets the offensive rebound | 34-47 |
| 18:01 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on James Williams - foul #1 on James Williams, team foul #4 | 34-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy (PG), Jarred Demery (SG), Richard Clemons (C) Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson, Daniel Castle | |
| 18:01 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins makes the 1st free throw | 34-48 |
| 18:01 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins misses the 2nd free throw | 34-48 |
| 18:01 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons grabs the offensive rebound | 34-48 |
| 17:50 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Charles Hunter - foul #1 on Charles Hunter, team foul #5 | 34-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ken Flanary (SF) David Bennett | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto (SF) John Hess | |
| 17:50 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins misses the 1st free throw | 34-48 |
| 17:50 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins makes the 2nd free throw | 34-49 |
| 17:43 | Illinois State | James Williams makes the runner from the left block | 36-49 |
| 17:40 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery is hacked by Charles Hunter in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles Hunter, team foul #6 | 36-49 |
| 17:28 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins banks in the layup set up by Clayton Cassidy | 36-51 |
| 17:11 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 36-51 |
| 17:10 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Ken Flanary | 36-51 |
| 17:03 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary misses the driving attempt from close range | 36-51 |
| 17:02 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin hits the follow up shot | 38-51 |
| 16:42 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy is called for traveling | 38-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Bennett (SG), Jack Carter (PF), Jerry Kelly (C) Charles Hunter, Leslie Petrin, James Williams | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG), Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Daniel Castle (C) Clayton Cassidy, Jarred Demery, Milton Goto, Kenny Adkins | |
| 16:28 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 38-51 |
| 16:26 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Daniel Castle | 38-51 |
| 16:08 | Western Kentucky | John Hess is denied on a layup by Jerry Kelly | 38-51 |
| 16:06 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle tips it home | 38-53 |
| 15:57 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary scores on a driving attempt from the baseline | 40-53 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dennis Nieto (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - David Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ken Flanary (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 3 pts. C - Jerry Kelly (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hess (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Clemons (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Western Kentucky | Jack Carter steps in front of the John Hess pass | 40-53 |
| 15:25 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 40-53 |
| 15:24 | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson pulls down the rebound | 40-53 |
| 15:19 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Nieto steals it from Steven Nelson | 40-53 |
| 15:01 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly makes the jump hook from the left block | 42-53 |
| 14:44 | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson is whistled for traveling | 42-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), Michael Watson (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), James Williams (PF), Peter Strayer (C) Dennis Nieto, David Bennett, Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, Jerry Kelly | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery (PG), Michael Dan (SG), Clayton Cassidy (SF), Randall Elks (PF), Milton Goto (C) Christopher Desalvo, Steven Nelson, John Hess, Richard Clemons, Daniel Castle | |
| 14:24 | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers is called for a pushoff foul - foul #4 on Stuart Flowers, team foul #7 | 42-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Hunter (SG) Stuart Flowers | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins (C) Michael Dan | |
| 14:15 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-53 |
| 14:13 | Illinois State | James Williams pulls down the rebound | 42-53 |
| 14:00 | Illinois State | Clayton Cassidy takes the ball from Charles Hunter | 42-53 |
| 13:58 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy is hacked by Michael Watson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Watson, team foul #8 | 42-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Bennett (SG) Michael Watson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 13:58 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy makes the 1st free throw | 42-54 |
| 13:58 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy misses the 2nd free throw | 42-54 |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer pulls down the rebound | 42-54 |
| 13:43 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 42-54 |
| 13:41 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins grabs the defensive rebound | 42-54 |
| 13:36 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy is fouled in the backcourt by James Williams - foul #2 on James Williams, team foul #9 | 42-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG) Milton Goto | |
| 13:36 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy misses the 1st free throw | 42-54 |
| 13:36 | Illinois State | James Williams snags the defensive board | 42-54 |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Christopher Desalvo steps in front of the David Bennett pass | 42-54 |
| 12:58 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery is hacked by David Bennett - foul #3 on David Bennett, team foul #10 | 42-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto (PG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF) Leslie Petrin, Charles Hunter, James Williams | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Milton Goto (C) Christopher Desalvo, Clayton Cassidy, Kenny Adkins | |
| 12:58 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery makes the 1st free throw | 42-55 |
| 12:58 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery makes the 2nd free throw | 42-56 |
| 12:38 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary clanks a floater from close range | 42-56 |
| 12:36 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Milton Goto | 42-56 |
| 12:31 | Western Kentucky | Ken Flanary takes the ball from Jarred Demery in the backcourt | 42-56 |
| 12:30 | Illinois State | David Bennett lays it in on a great pass from Ken Flanary | 44-56 |
| 12:13 | Western Kentucky | John Hess scores on a jumper from close range on a great pass from Jarred Demery | 44-58 |
| 11:46 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto drills a fadeaway from the left block set up by Ken Flanary | 46-58 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dennis Nieto (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - David Bennett (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ken Flanary (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. C - Peter Strayer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jarred Demery (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hess (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Randall Elks (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Milton Goto (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 11:41 | Western Kentucky | Peter Strayer steps in front of the John Hess pass in the backcourt | 46-58 |
| 11:25 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Dennis Nieto | 48-58 |
| 11:06 | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 48-58 |
| 11:04 | Illinois State | Jack Carter grabs the defensive rebound | 48-58 |
| 10:48 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto misses the dunk attempt | 48-58 |
| 10:46 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary grabs the offensive rebound | 48-58 |
| 10:27 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto makes the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Ken Flanary | 51-58 |
| 10:23 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery is hacked by Dennis Nieto in the backcourt - foul #3 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #11 | 51-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin (PG), Charles Hunter (SF), James Williams (PF), Jerry Kelly (C) Dennis Nieto, Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG), Clayton Cassidy (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF), Daniel Castle (C) Steven Nelson, John Hess, Randall Elks, Milton Goto | |
| 10:23 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery misses the 1st free throw | 51-58 |
| 10:23 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery misses the 2nd free throw | 51-58 |
| 10:23 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle grabs the offensive board | 51-58 |
| 10:14 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Christopher Desalvo | 51-61 |
| 10:02 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Jarred Demery - foul #3 on Jarred Demery, team foul #2 | 51-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons (SF) Jarred Demery | |
| 10:02 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter misses the 1st free throw | 51-61 |
| 10:02 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter misses the 2nd free throw | 51-61 |
| 10:02 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins grabs the defensive rebound | 51-61 |
| 09:41 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons is whistled for traveling | 51-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto (PG) David Bennett | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 09:20 | Illinois State | Daniel Castle is called for the reach on Jerry Kelly - foul #3 on Daniel Castle, team foul #3 | 51-61 |
| 09:11 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto makes the 3pt shot from the left wing | 54-61 |
| 08:50 | Western Kentucky | Charles Hunter is called for the reach on Clayton Cassidy - foul #3 on Charles Hunter, team foul #12 | 54-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Bennett (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF) Charles Hunter, James Williams, Jerry Kelly | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (SG) Kenny Adkins | |
| 08:50 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy misses the 1st free throw | 54-61 |
| 08:50 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy makes the 2nd free throw | 54-62 |
| 08:30 | Illinois State | David Bennett is whistled for traveling | 54-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Peter Strayer (C) Leslie Petrin | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson (SG), John Hess (SF), Randall Elks (PF) Michael Dan, Clayton Cassidy, Daniel Castle | |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Nieto is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt - foul #4 on Dennis Nieto, team foul #13 | 54-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin (PG) Dennis Nieto | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the 1st free throw | 54-63 |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the 2nd free throw | 54-64 |
| 08:02 | Illinois State | David Bennett misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line | 54-64 |
| 08:01 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary tips it but misses | 54-64 |
| 07:59 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons grabs the board | 54-64 |
| 07:35 | Western Kentucky | Randall Elks is by himself and knocks in the turnaround in the lane set up by Richard Clemons | 54-66 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Leslie Petrin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. SG - David Bennett (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ken Flanary (tiring) 12 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jack Carter (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Peter Strayer (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Steven Nelson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hess (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Randall Elks (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. C - Richard Clemons (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary misses the jump hook in the lane but the foul's on John Hess - foul #3 on John Hess, team foul #4 | 54-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stuart Flowers (PG), Michael Watson (SG), James Williams (C) Leslie Petrin, David Bennett, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy (PG), Kenny Adkins (PF), Milton Goto (C) Christopher Desalvo, Randall Elks, Richard Clemons | |
| 07:24 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary makes the 1st free throw | 55-66 |
| 07:24 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary makes the 2nd free throw | 56-66 |
| 07:22 | Western Kentucky | Ken Flanary steals it from Clayton Cassidy in the backcourt | 56-66 |
| 07:09 | Illinois State | Michael Watson makes the floater from the left side | 58-66 |
| 06:44 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 58-69 |
| 06:25 | Illinois State | James Williams drills a runner from the left block on a great pass from Michael Watson | 60-69 |
| 06:03 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy is by himself and knocks in the floater from the right wing | 60-71 |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary misses short on a jumper in the lane | 60-71 |
| 05:49 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins pulls down the rebound | 60-71 |
| 05:46 | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson is hacked by Ken Flanary in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ken Flanary, team foul #14 | 60-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Bennett (SG), Charles Hunter (SF), Jerry Kelly (PF), Peter Strayer (C) Michael Watson, Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, James Williams | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (PG), Randall Elks (PF), Daniel Castle (C) Clayton Cassidy, Kenny Adkins, Milton Goto | |
| 05:46 | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 60-72 |
| 05:46 | Western Kentucky | Steven Nelson misses the 2nd free throw | 60-72 |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer grabs the defensive rebound | 60-72 |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter comes up short on the turnaround from close range but the foul's on John Hess - foul #4 on John Hess, team foul #5 | 60-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG) Steven Nelson | |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter makes the 1st free throw | 61-72 |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter makes the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 05:12 | Western Kentucky | John Hess buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Dan | 62-75 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 05:00 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 62-75 |
| 04:59 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Christopher Desalvo | 62-75 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 04:37 | Western Kentucky | Randall Elks hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Christopher Desalvo | 62-77 |
| 04:26 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly can't connect on a jumpshot from the left side | 62-77 |
| 04:25 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo snags the defensive board | 62-77 |
| 04:05 | Western Kentucky | John Hess scores on a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Christopher Desalvo | 62-79 |
| 03:56 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly throws a bad pass out of bounds | 62-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Watson (SG), Dennis Nieto (SF), Leslie Petrin (PF), James Williams (C) David Bennett, Charles Hunter, Jerry Kelly, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy (PG), Jarred Demery (SG), Milton Goto (SF), Kenny Adkins (PF), Richard Clemons (C) Christopher Desalvo, Michael Dan, John Hess, Randall Elks, Daniel Castle | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:36 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery misses the easy layup | 62-79 |
| 03:35 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin pulls down the rebound | 62-79 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stuart Flowers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Michael Watson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Dennis Nieto (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Leslie Petrin (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - James Williams (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Clayton Cassidy (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jarred Demery (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Milton Goto (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. C - Richard Clemons (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:18 | Illinois State | Kenny Adkins is called for the reach on James Williams - foul #3 on Kenny Adkins, team foul #6 | 62-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Hunter (SF) Stuart Flowers | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 03:12 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter's fadeaway is rejected by Richard Clemons | 62-79 |
| 03:10 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto snags the defensive board | 62-79 |
| 02:45 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 62-79 |
| 02:43 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to James Williams | 62-79 |
| 02:39 | Illinois State | Michael Watson travels with the ball | 62-79 |
| 02:23 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy misses long on a runner in the lane but he's fouled by Leslie Petrin - foul #2 on Leslie Petrin, team foul #15 | 62-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (SG) Milton Goto | |
| 02:23 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy misses the 1st free throw | 62-79 |
| 02:23 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy makes the 2nd free throw | 62-80 |
| 02:03 | Illinois State | James Williams loses the dribble to Jarred Demery | 62-80 |
| 02:01 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery's pass is intercepted by Michael Watson in the backcourt | 62-80 |
| 01:49 | Illinois State | James Williams misses the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Michael Dan - foul #1 on Michael Dan, team foul #7 | 62-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto (SF) Michael Dan | |
| 01:49 | Illinois State | James Williams makes the 1st free throw | 63-80 |
| 01:49 | Illinois State | James Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 64-80 |
| 01:27 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy can't finish the layup | 64-80 |
| 01:26 | Illinois State | James Williams gets the rebound | 64-80 |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto clanks a fadeaway from the baseline but he's hacked by Kenny Adkins - foul #4 on Kenny Adkins, team foul #8 | 64-80 |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto misses the 1st free throw | 64-80 |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto makes the 2nd free throw | 65-80 |
| 01:18 | Western Kentucky | Michael Watson takes the ball from Jarred Demery in the backcourt | 65-80 |
| 01:16 | Illinois State | Michael Watson misses the lay-in | 65-80 |
| 01:15 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto tips it home | 67-80 |
| 00:58 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto's fadeaway is rejected by Charles Hunter | 67-80 |
| 00:57 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy tips it in | 67-82 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 67-82 |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | James Williams can't tip it in | 67-82 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Dennis Nieto grabs the offensive board | 67-82 |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter hits a fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Watson | 69-82 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:14 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto drills a floater from the right block set up by Jarred Demery and he's fouled by James Williams - foul #3 on James Williams, team foul #16 | 69-84 |
| 00:14 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto misses the free throw | 69-84 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | James Williams snags the defensive board | 69-84 |
| 00:09 | Illinois State | James Williams misses short on a shot from the free throw line | 69-84 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter tips it home | 71-84 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Clayton Cassidy runs out the clock | 71-84 |