| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Clarence Helfer (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Everett Granger (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Derrickson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Keasler (fresh) 2 reb. C - Marvin Stradley (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Chase Russell (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Burnett (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jesse Travis (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael March (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson inbounds the ball | 25-32 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:44 | San Jose State | Everett Granger scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Clarence Helfer | 28-32 |
| 19:20 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell's fadeaway is rejected by John Keasler | 28-32 |
| 19:18 | San Jose State | John Keasler snags the defensive board | 28-32 |
| 19:14 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley is whistled for a carry | 28-32 |
| 18:53 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell is fouled on the floor by John Keasler - foul #2 on John Keasler, team foul #1 | 28-32 |
| 18:39 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing | 28-32 |
| 18:37 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer grabs the defensive rebound | 28-32 |
| 18:22 | San Jose State | The jumper by Clarence Helfer is denied by Jesse Travis | 28-32 |
| 18:21 | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly snags the defensive board | 28-32 |
| 18:02 | Western Illinois | Michael March clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 28-32 |
| 18:00 | San Jose State | Everett Granger grabs the board | 28-32 |
| 17:46 | San Jose State | Chase Russell is called for the reach on Everett Granger - foul #1 on Chase Russell, team foul #1 | 28-32 |
| 17:35 | San Jose State | Everett Granger knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Clarence Helfer | 30-32 |
| 17:19 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett makes the 3 from the right corner | 30-35 |
| 17:07 | San Jose State | Chase Russell picks off the pass by John Keasler | 30-35 |
| 16:56 | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Chase Russell | 30-38 |
| 16:33 | San Jose State | Charles Kelly picks off the pass by Everett Granger | 30-38 |
| 16:15 | Western Illinois | Michael March banks in the layup on a nice dish by Charles Kelly | 30-40 |
| 15:53 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by John Keasler | 33-40 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Clarence Helfer (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Everett Granger (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Derrickson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Keasler (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Marvin Stradley (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Chase Russell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Daniel Burnett (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jesse Travis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael March (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:42 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Jesse Travis | 33-42 |
| 15:32 | San Jose State | John Keasler comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 33-42 |
| 15:31 | San Jose State | John Keasler tips it in | 35-42 |
| 15:05 | Western Illinois | Marvin Stradley steals the ball from Jesse Travis | 35-42 |
| 14:49 | San Jose State | Everett Granger is hacked by Chase Russell - foul #2 on Chase Russell, team foul #2 | 35-42 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Maurice Phillips (PG), Ronald Lamarr (SG), William Rusnak (SF), Frank Walters (PF), Floyd Manhart (C) Clarence Helfer, Everett Granger, Paul Derrickson, John Keasler, Marvin Stradley | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Samuel Banks (PG), Daryl Malcom (SG), Ben Levine (SF), John Galloway (PF), Joseph Dean (C) Charles Kelly, Chase Russell, Daniel Burnett, Jesse Travis, Michael March | |
| 14:36 | San Jose State | William Rusnak is fouled on the floor by Ben Levine - foul #1 on Ben Levine, team foul #3 | 35-42 |
| 14:15 | San Jose State | Maurice Phillips comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 35-42 |
| 14:13 | San Jose State | Floyd Manhart gets the offensive rebound | 35-42 |
| 13:50 | San Jose State | William Rusnak connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Ronald Lamarr | 38-42 |
| 13:31 | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-42 |
| 13:29 | Western Illinois | John Galloway tips it back up and in | 38-44 |
| 13:12 | San Jose State | Floyd Manhart comes up short on the shot from the left side | 38-44 |
| 13:10 | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom grabs the defensive rebound | 38-44 |
| 13:04 | Western Illinois | Ben Levine connects on the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Samuel Banks | 38-47 |
| 12:45 | San Jose State | Frank Walters clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 38-47 |
| 12:44 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to John Galloway | 38-47 |
| 12:27 | Western Illinois | John Galloway's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-47 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer (PG), Paul Derrickson (SF), John Keasler (PF) Maurice Phillips, William Rusnak, Floyd Manhart | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly (PG), Daniel Burnett (SF) Samuel Banks, Ben Levine | |
| 12:09 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer hits a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Ronald Lamarr | 40-47 |
| 11:51 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Charles Kelly | 40-49 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Clarence Helfer (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ronald Lamarr (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Paul Derrickson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Keasler (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Frank Walters (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Daryl Malcom (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Daniel Burnett (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Galloway (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Dean (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:36 | San Jose State | Frank Walters's pass is intercepted by John Galloway | 40-49 |
| 11:19 | Western Illinois | John Galloway's pass is intercepted by Paul Derrickson | 40-49 |
| 11:14 | San Jose State | Ronald Lamarr lays it up and in on a nice dish by Paul Derrickson | 42-49 |
| 11:00 | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Charles Kelly, team foul #4 | 42-49 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Everett Granger (SG), Floyd Manhart (C) Ronald Lamarr, Frank Walters | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Chase Russell (SG), Jesse Travis (PF), Michael March (C) Daryl Malcom, John Galloway, Joseph Dean | |
| 10:32 | San Jose State | Floyd Manhart dunks the ball and he's hacked by Michael March - foul #1 on Michael March, team foul #5 | 44-49 |
| Subs | San Jose State | William Rusnak (SF), Marvin Stradley (C) Paul Derrickson, John Keasler | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 10:32 | San Jose State | Floyd Manhart misses the free throw | 44-49 |
| 10:32 | Western Illinois | Michael March snags the defensive board | 44-49 |
| 10:25 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 44-49 |
| 10:23 | Western Illinois | Michael March tips it home | 44-51 |
| 10:00 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 44-51 |
| 09:59 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis gets the rebound | 44-51 |
| 09:37 | Western Illinois | Michael March makes the fadeaway near the basket | 44-53 |
| 09:15 | San Jose State | William Rusnak's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 44-53 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson (SF), John Keasler (PF) William Rusnak, Floyd Manhart | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 08:50 | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 44-53 |
| 08:48 | Western Illinois | Michael March tips it but misses | 44-53 |
| 08:46 | San Jose State | John Keasler gets the rebound | 44-53 |
| 08:25 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson hits a jumper in the lane set up by Marvin Stradley and the foul's on Daniel Burnett - foul #3 on Daniel Burnett, team foul #6 | 46-53 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Maurice Phillips (PG), Frank Walters (C) Clarence Helfer, Marvin Stradley | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom (PG), Ben Levine (SG), John Galloway (SF), Joseph Dean (PF) Charles Kelly, Chase Russell, Daniel Burnett, Jesse Travis | |
| 08:25 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson makes the free throw | 47-53 |
| 08:02 | Western Illinois | A charge is called on Daryl Malcom - foul #3 on Daryl Malcom, team foul #7 | 47-53 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Ronald Lamarr (SG) Everett Granger | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Samuel Banks (PG) Michael March | |
| 07:40 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Ronald Lamarr | 50-53 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Maurice Phillips (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Lamarr (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Paul Derrickson (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Keasler (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Frank Walters (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Samuel Banks (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Daryl Malcom (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Ben Levine (fresh) 3 pts. PF - John Galloway (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Dean (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Western Illinois | John Galloway can't finish the layup but the foul's on Ronald Lamarr - foul #4 on Ronald Lamarr, team foul #2 | 50-53 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer (PG) Maurice Phillips | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly (PG), Daniel Burnett (SF), Jesse Travis (PF) Samuel Banks, Ben Levine, Joseph Dean | |
| 07:22 | Western Illinois | John Galloway makes the 1st free throw | 50-54 |
| 07:22 | Western Illinois | John Galloway misses the 2nd free throw | 50-54 |
| 07:22 | San Jose State | Frank Walters grabs the board | 50-54 |
| 07:01 | San Jose State | John Galloway swats the layup by Clarence Helfer | 50-54 |
| 07:00 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Daniel Burnett | 50-54 |
| 06:55 | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom hits a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Charles Kelly | 50-56 |
| 06:38 | San Jose State | Ronald Lamarr makes the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Clarence Helfer | 53-56 |
| 06:09 | Western Illinois | John Keasler swats the layup by Jesse Travis | 53-56 |
| 06:08 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson pulls down the rebound | 53-56 |
| 05:44 | San Jose State | Ronald Lamarr misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 53-56 |
| 05:43 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson misses the tip | 53-56 |
| 05:41 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis grabs the defensive rebound | 53-56 |
| 05:41 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-56 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Everett Granger (SG), Marvin Stradley (C) Ronald Lamarr, Frank Walters | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Chase Russell (SG), Michael March (C) Daryl Malcom, John Galloway | |
| 05:25 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis hits a shot from the right side on a great pass from Chase Russell | 53-58 |
| 04:58 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley misses short on a runner from the right block but the foul's on Jesse Travis - foul #1 on Jesse Travis, team foul #8 | 53-58 |
| 04:58 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley misses the 1st free throw | 53-58 |
| 04:58 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley makes the 2nd free throw | 54-58 |
| 04:42 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on John Keasler - foul #3 on John Keasler, team foul #3 | 54-58 |
| Subs | San Jose State | William Rusnak (SF), Frank Walters (PF) Paul Derrickson, John Keasler | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 04:42 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis makes the 1st free throw | 54-59 |
| 04:42 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis misses the 2nd free throw | 54-59 |
| 04:42 | San Jose State | The rebound goes to Frank Walters | 54-59 |
| 04:25 | San Jose State | Jesse Travis is called for the reach on Clarence Helfer - foul #2 on Jesse Travis, team foul #9 | 54-59 |
| 04:25 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer makes the 1st free throw | 55-59 |
| 04:25 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer makes the 2nd free throw | 56-59 |
| 04:11 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Jesse Travis | 56-61 |
| 03:56 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-61 |
| 03:55 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley snags the offensive board | 56-61 |
| 03:43 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer is hacked by Charles Kelly - foul #3 on Charles Kelly, team foul #10 | 56-61 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson (SF), John Keasler (PF) William Rusnak, Frank Walters | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Galloway (PF) Jesse Travis | |
| 03:43 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer makes the 1st free throw | 57-61 |
| 03:43 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer makes the 2nd free throw | 58-61 |
| 03:26 | Western Illinois | Michael March misses short on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Paul Derrickson - foul #1 on Paul Derrickson, team foul #4 | 58-61 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Frank Walters (C) Marvin Stradley | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 03:26 | Western Illinois | Michael March makes the 1st free throw | 58-62 |
| 03:26 | Western Illinois | Michael March makes the 2nd free throw | 58-63 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Clarence Helfer (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Everett Granger (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Derrickson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Keasler (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Frank Walters (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Chase Russell (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Daniel Burnett (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - John Galloway (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael March (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:13 | San Jose State | Frank Walters is whistled for traveling | 58-63 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom (SG) Chase Russell | |
| 02:52 | Western Illinois | Michael March misses long on a shot in the lane | 58-63 |
| 02:51 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer pulls down the rebound | 58-63 |
| 02:47 | San Jose State | John Keasler comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline | 58-63 |
| 02:46 | Western Illinois | John Galloway grabs the defensive rebound | 58-63 |
| 02:46 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-63 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley (C) Frank Walters | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Chase Russell (SG), Jesse Travis (PF) Daryl Malcom, John Galloway | |
| 02:28 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Daniel Burnett | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:06 | San Jose State | John Keasler misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 58-66 |
| 02:04 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer grabs the offensive board | 58-66 |
| 01:56 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Clarence Helfer | 61-66 |
| 01:28 | Western Illinois | The jumper by Charles Kelly is denied by Paul Derrickson | 61-66 |
| 01:26 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Daniel Burnett | 61-66 |
| 01:12 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis misses the 3 from the left wing | 61-66 |
| 01:10 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley gets the rebound | 61-66 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 01:06 | San Jose State | Everett Granger makes the runner from close range on a great pass from Clarence Helfer | 63-66 |
| 00:52 | Western Illinois | Michael March misses the lay-in | 63-66 |
| 00:50 | San Jose State | The rebound goes to Marvin Stradley | 63-66 |
| 00:46 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer hits the finger roll on a great pass from Everett Granger | 65-66 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:18 | Western Illinois | Michael March hits a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Chase Russell | 65-68 |
| 00:10 | San Jose State | John Keasler is called for a charge - foul #4 on John Keasler, team foul #5 | 65-68 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:09 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett is hacked by Clarence Helfer in the backcourt - foul #3 on Clarence Helfer, team foul #6 | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | Western Illinois | Paul Derrickson is called for the reach on Daniel Burnett - foul #2 on Paul Derrickson, team foul #7 | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett misses the 1st free throw | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley pulls down the rebound | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | San Jose State | San Jose State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 65-68 |
| 00:01 | San Jose State | Everett Granger buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 68-68 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:00 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett can't connect on a fullcourt shot | 68-68 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Clarence Helfer (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Everett Granger (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Derrickson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Keasler (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Marvin Stradley (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Chase Russell (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Daniel Burnett (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Jesse Travis (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael March (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Western Illinois | Michael March wins the tip | 68-68 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:45 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett lays it up and in set up by Jesse Travis | 68-70 |
| 04:23 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson misses long on a jumper in the lane | 68-70 |
| 04:21 | Western Illinois | Michael March gets the rebound | 68-70 |
| 04:00 | Western Illinois | Michael March scores on a jumper near the basket set up by Jesse Travis | 68-72 |
| 03:44 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson clanks a shot from the left wing | 68-72 |
| 03:43 | San Jose State | John Keasler tips it home | 70-72 |
| 03:27 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 70-72 |
| 03:26 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson snags the defensive board | 70-72 |
| 03:07 | San Jose State | Paul Derrickson hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 73-72 |
| 02:48 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett comes up short on the floater from the left wing | 73-72 |
| 02:46 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis gets the offensive rebound | 73-72 |
| 02:31 | Western Illinois | Chase Russell comes up short on the floater from the free throw line | 73-72 |
| 02:29 | Western Illinois | Michael March grabs the offensive board | 73-72 |
| 02:17 | Western Illinois | Michael March is called for traveling | 73-72 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Ronald Lamarr (SG), Frank Walters (C) Everett Granger, Marvin Stradley | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom (SG), John Galloway (PF), Joseph Dean (C) Chase Russell, Jesse Travis, Michael March | |
| 02:15 | San Jose State | San Jose State calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 73-72 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Everett Granger (SG) Ronald Lamarr | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis (PF) Joseph Dean | |
| 02:10 | San Jose State | Charles Kelly swats the shot by Clarence Helfer | 73-72 |
| 02:08 | Western Illinois | Daryl Malcom pulls down the rebound | 73-72 |
| 02:08 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-72 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Marvin Stradley (C) Frank Walters | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Chase Russell (SG), Michael March (C) Daryl Malcom, John Galloway | |
| 01:50 | Western Illinois | Charles Kelly drills a 3 from straight away set up by Chase Russell | 73-75 |
| 01:31 | San Jose State | Clarence Helfer's pass is intercepted by Michael March | 73-75 |
| 01:07 | Western Illinois | Michael March is called for traveling | 73-75 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Clarence Helfer (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Everett Granger (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Derrickson (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. PF - John Keasler (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Marvin Stradley (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Chase Russell (fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Daniel Burnett (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Jesse Travis (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael March (fresh) 14 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 00:42 | San Jose State | John Keasler comes up short on the jump hook near the basket but the foul's on Michael March - foul #2 on Michael March, team foul #11 | 73-75 |
| 00:42 | San Jose State | John Keasler makes the 1st free throw | 74-75 |
| 00:42 | San Jose State | John Keasler makes the 2nd free throw | 75-75 |
| 00:23 | Western Illinois | Jesse Travis knocks in the jumper near the basket on a great pass from Charles Kelly | 75-77 |
| 00:16 | San Jose State | John Keasler connects on the jumpshot from the right wing and the foul's on Jesse Travis - foul #3 on Jesse Travis, team foul #12 | 77-77 |
| 00:16 | San Jose State | John Keasler makes the free throw | 78-77 |
| 00:04 | Western Illinois | Daniel Burnett connects on the jump hook from the left block | 78-79 |
| 00:04 | San Jose State | San Jose State calls a :30 timeout (4 full remaining) | 78-79 |
| 00:00 | San Jose State | Everett Granger misses short on a halfcourt shot | 78-79 |