| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Macfarlane (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Watson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ken Flanary (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Jarred Demery (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ivan Zuercher (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Richard Clemons (fresh) C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Ivan Zuercher inbounds the ball | 31-35 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:58 | Western Kentucky | Michael Watson picks off the pass by Jarred Demery in the backcourt | 31-35 |
| 19:45 | Illinois State | Jack Carter is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Jack Carter, team foul #1 | 31-35 |
| 19:29 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo drills a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Richard Clemons | 31-37 |
| 19:21 | Illinois State | Daniel Castle steps in front of the Michael Watson pass | 31-37 |
| 19:04 | Western Kentucky | Michael Watson is called for the reach on Richard Clemons - foul #2 on Michael Watson, team foul #2 | 31-37 |
| 18:47 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle misses the jumper from the free throw line | 31-37 |
| 18:46 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary pulls down the rebound | 31-37 |
| 18:22 | Illinois State | John Macfarlane misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 31-37 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons grabs the board | 31-37 |
| 18:08 | Western Kentucky | Ivan Zuercher misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side | 31-37 |
| 18:06 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle pulls down the offensive rebound | 31-37 |
| 17:43 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons knocks in the jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Daniel Castle | 31-39 |
| 17:36 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 31-39 |
| 17:34 | Western Kentucky | Ivan Zuercher grabs the board | 31-39 |
| 17:32 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Watson - foul #3 on Michael Watson, team foul #3 | 31-39 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edward Zuro (PG), Charles Hunter (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), James Williams (PF), Jerry Kelly (C) John Macfarlane, Michael Watson, Ken Flanary, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (PG), William Shelor (SG), Kenny Adkins (SF), Milton Goto (PF), Morgan Herndon (C) Christopher Desalvo, Jarred Demery, Ivan Zuercher, Richard Clemons, Daniel Castle | |
| 17:11 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon misses the turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Jerry Kelly - foul #2 on Jerry Kelly, team foul #4 | 31-39 |
| 17:11 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon makes the 1st free throw | 31-40 |
| 17:11 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon makes the 2nd free throw | 31-41 |
| 16:48 | Illinois State | James Williams hits a 3 from the right wing | 34-41 |
| 16:26 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins scores on a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Michael Dan | 34-43 |
| 16:10 | Illinois State | James Williams drills a turnaround from the right block | 36-43 |
| 15:54 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by James Williams - foul #2 on James Williams, team foul #5 | 36-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Aaron Cook (PG), Michael Watson (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Peter Strayer (C) Edward Zuro, Charles Hunter, Leslie Petrin, James Williams, Jerry Kelly | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG), Ivan Zuercher (SF), Daniel Castle (C) Michael Dan, Milton Goto, Morgan Herndon | |
| 15:54 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor misses the 1st free throw | 36-43 |
| 15:54 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor makes the 2nd free throw | 36-44 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Aaron Cook (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Watson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ken Flanary (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 12 pts. SG - William Shelor (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Ivan Zuercher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:41 | Illinois State | Michael Watson misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 36-44 |
| 15:40 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins pulls down the rebound | 36-44 |
| 15:36 | Western Kentucky | Aaron Cook is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt - foul #1 on Aaron Cook, team foul #6 | 36-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery (SG), Richard Clemons (PF) William Shelor, Kenny Adkins | |
| 15:22 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Daniel Castle | 36-46 |
| 15:05 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer misses long on a fadeaway in the paint | 36-46 |
| 15:03 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle grabs the defensive rebound | 36-46 |
| 14:58 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo hits a shot from the left wing on a great pass from Jarred Demery | 36-48 |
| 14:49 | Illinois State | Michael Watson knocks in the shot in the paint | 38-48 |
| 14:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons misses short on an open floater from the left side | 38-48 |
| 14:31 | Illinois State | Jack Carter grabs the defensive rebound | 38-48 |
| 14:19 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Ivan Zuercher - foul #3 on Ivan Zuercher, team foul #1 | 38-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Macfarlane (PG), Edward Zuro (SG), James Williams (PF), Leslie Petrin (C) Aaron Cook, Michael Watson, Jack Carter, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (SG), Kenny Adkins (SF), Milton Goto (PF), Morgan Herndon (C) Jarred Demery, Ivan Zuercher, Richard Clemons, Daniel Castle | |
| 14:19 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary misses the 1st free throw | 38-48 |
| 14:19 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary makes the 2nd free throw | 39-48 |
| 14:05 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins is open but comes up short on the floater from the left block | 39-48 |
| 14:04 | Illinois State | James Williams snags the defensive board | 39-48 |
| 13:40 | Illinois State | John Macfarlane scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Edward Zuro | 42-48 |
| 13:29 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins is hacked by Ken Flanary - foul #1 on Ken Flanary, team foul #7 | 42-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly (C) Ken Flanary | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Shelor (SG) Christopher Desalvo | |
| 13:29 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins makes the 1st free throw | 42-49 |
| 13:29 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins makes the 2nd free throw | 42-50 |
| 13:09 | Illinois State | James Williams travels with the ball | 42-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Watson (SG) Edward Zuro | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery (SG), Ivan Zuercher (SF), Richard Clemons (PF) Michael Dan, Kenny Adkins, Milton Goto | |
| 12:47 | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 42-50 |
| 12:45 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly grabs the board | 42-50 |
| 12:28 | Illinois State | James Williams clanks a driving attempt near the basket | 42-50 |
| 12:27 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Richard Clemons | 42-50 |
| 12:15 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor knocks in the floater from the left block set up by Jarred Demery and he's fouled by James Williams - foul #3 on James Williams, team foul #8 | 42-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Aaron Cook (PG), Charles Hunter (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Peter Strayer (C) John Macfarlane, Leslie Petrin, James Williams, Jerry Kelly | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG), Daniel Castle (C) Jarred Demery, Morgan Herndon | |
| 12:15 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor makes the free throw | 42-53 |
| 11:58 | Illinois State | Aaron Cook misses the shot from the right wing | 42-53 |
| 11:56 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons gets the rebound | 42-53 |
| 11:54 | Western Kentucky | Michael Watson is called for the reach on William Shelor in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Watson, team foul #9 | 42-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edward Zuro (SG) Michael Watson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (SG), Milton Goto (PF) Ivan Zuercher, Richard Clemons | |
| 11:54 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor makes the 1st free throw | 42-54 |
| 11:54 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor makes the 2nd free throw | 42-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Aaron Cook (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edward Zuro (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Charles Hunter (fresh) PF - Jack Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fresh) 16 pts. SG - Michael Dan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. SF - William Shelor (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Milton Goto (fresh) C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:46 | Illinois State | Aaron Cook connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Edward Zuro | 45-55 |
| 11:44 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan is hacked by Peter Strayer in the backcourt - foul #3 on Peter Strayer, team foul #10 | 45-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ken Flanary (SF) Aaron Cook | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins (SF) William Shelor | |
| 11:44 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan misses the 1st free throw | 45-55 |
| 11:44 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan makes the 2nd free throw | 45-56 |
| 11:18 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter is hacked by Michael Dan - foul #1 on Michael Dan, team foul #2 | 45-56 |
| 11:02 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary misses long on a fadeaway from the right side | 45-56 |
| 11:01 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan grabs the defensive rebound | 45-56 |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto buries a floater in the paint and he's hacked by Ken Flanary - foul #2 on Ken Flanary, team foul #11 | 45-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Macfarlane (PG), Aaron Cook (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), James Williams (C) Edward Zuro, Charles Hunter, Ken Flanary, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jarred Demery (SG), Ivan Zuercher (SF) Michael Dan, Kenny Adkins | |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto makes the free throw | 45-59 |
| 10:23 | Illinois State | Ivan Zuercher is called for the reach on Leslie Petrin - foul #4 on Ivan Zuercher, team foul #3 | 45-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly (C) Jack Carter | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon (SF), Richard Clemons (PF), Alberto Marino (C) Ivan Zuercher, Milton Goto, Daniel Castle | |
| 10:08 | Illinois State | Aaron Cook loses the dribble to Jarred Demery | 45-59 |
| 09:50 | Western Kentucky | Alberto Marino misses long on a turnaround near the basket | 45-59 |
| 09:48 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jerry Kelly | 45-59 |
| 09:44 | Illinois State | John Macfarlane clanks a jumpshot from the left wing | 45-59 |
| 09:42 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon gets the rebound | 45-59 |
| 09:26 | Western Kentucky | Alberto Marino is fouled on the floor by Jerry Kelly - foul #3 on Jerry Kelly, team foul #12 | 45-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Hunter (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Peter Strayer (C) John Macfarlane, Leslie Petrin, James Williams, Jerry Kelly | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Shelor (PG), Kenny Adkins (SF) Christopher Desalvo, Morgan Herndon | |
| 09:26 | Western Kentucky | Alberto Marino makes the 1st free throw | 45-60 |
| 09:26 | Western Kentucky | Alberto Marino makes the 2nd free throw | 45-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 09:07 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Aaron Cook | 48-61 |
| 08:50 | Western Kentucky | Charles Hunter takes the ball from Richard Clemons | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 08:31 | Illinois State | Charles Hunter is whistled for a carry | 48-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edward Zuro (PG), James Williams (PF) Aaron Cook, Jack Carter | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (PG), Milton Goto (PF), Daniel Castle (C) Jarred Demery, Richard Clemons, Alberto Marino | |
| 08:14 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto buries a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by William Shelor | 48-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 07:54 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 48-63 |
| 07:52 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro misses the tip | 48-63 |
| 07:51 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro grabs the offensive board | 48-63 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edward Zuro (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Charles Hunter (fairly fresh) 2 stl. SF - Ken Flanary (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - James Williams (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Peter Strayer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Dan (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SG - William Shelor (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Kenny Adkins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - Milton Goto (fresh) 5 pts. C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:43 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary clanks a jumpshot from the right wing | 48-63 |
| 07:42 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto snags the defensive board | 48-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 07:24 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the right corner | 48-66 |
| 07:08 | Illinois State | Peter Strayer is hacked by Kenny Adkins - foul #2 on Kenny Adkins, team foul #4 | 48-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Macfarlane (PG), Michael Watson (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), Jack Carter (PF), Jerry Kelly (C) Edward Zuro, Charles Hunter, Ken Flanary, James Williams, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo (PG), Jarred Demery (SG), Ivan Zuercher (SF), Morgan Herndon (PF) Michael Dan, William Shelor, Kenny Adkins, Milton Goto | |
| 06:57 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block but he's fouled by Ivan Zuercher - foul #5 on Ivan Zuercher, team foul #5 | 48-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons (PF) Ivan Zuercher | |
| 06:57 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin makes the 1st free throw | 49-66 |
| 06:57 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin misses the 2nd free throw | 49-66 |
| 06:57 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons snags the defensive board | 49-66 |
| 06:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons comes up short on the jump hook in the lane but the foul's on Jack Carter - foul #3 on Jack Carter, team foul #13 | 49-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Alberto Marino (C) Daniel Castle | |
| 06:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons misses the 1st free throw | 49-66 |
| 06:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons misses the 2nd free throw | 49-66 |
| 06:33 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jack Carter | 49-66 |
| 06:26 | Illinois State | Michael Watson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-66 |
| 06:25 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon grabs the defensive rebound | 49-66 |
| 05:58 | Western Kentucky | Richard Clemons comes up short on the shot from the left side | 49-66 |
| 05:57 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly grabs the defensive rebound | 49-66 |
| 05:52 | Illinois State | Leslie Petrin misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-66 |
| 05:50 | Western Kentucky | Alberto Marino pulls down the rebound | 49-66 |
| 05:48 | Western Kentucky | John Macfarlane is called for the reach on Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Macfarlane, team foul #14 | 49-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edward Zuro (PG), James Williams (C) John Macfarlane, Jerry Kelly | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto (PF) Richard Clemons | |
| 05:48 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the 1st free throw | 49-67 |
| 05:48 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the 2nd free throw | 49-68 |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro's pass is intercepted by Christopher Desalvo in the backcourt | 49-68 |
| 05:45 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo can't throw it down | 49-68 |
| 05:44 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto tips it home | 49-70 |
| 05:32 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 49-70 |
| 05:31 | Illinois State | James Williams tips it in | 51-70 |
| 05:26 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo's pass is intercepted by Leslie Petrin in the backcourt | 51-70 |
| 05:12 | Illinois State | Jack Carter drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Leslie Petrin | 54-70 |
| 04:45 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon loses the dribble to Jack Carter | 54-70 |
| 04:28 | Illinois State | Michael Watson misses badly on a floater from the left side | 54-70 |
| 04:27 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon grabs the defensive rebound | 54-70 |
| 04:23 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo is hacked by Edward Zuro in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Zuro, team foul #15 | 54-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Macfarlane (PG), Charles Hunter (SG), Ken Flanary (SF), Jerry Kelly (PF), Peter Strayer (C) Edward Zuro, Michael Watson, Leslie Petrin, Jack Carter, James Williams | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan (SG), Kenny Adkins (SF), Richard Clemons (PF), Daniel Castle (C) Jarred Demery, Morgan Herndon, Milton Goto, Alberto Marino | |
| 04:23 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the 1st free throw | 54-71 |
| 04:23 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo makes the 2nd free throw | 54-72 |
| 04:14 | Illinois State | John Macfarlane can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 54-72 |
| 04:13 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Peter Strayer | 54-72 |
| 04:00 | Illinois State | Ken Flanary comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 54-72 |
| 03:58 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo snags the defensive board | 54-72 |
| 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 (0) | |
| 03:53 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Desalvo clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 54-72 |
| 03:51 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Castle tips it but misses | 54-72 |
| 03:50 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan grabs the offensive board | 54-72 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Macfarlane (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Hunter (fresh) 2 stl. SF - Ken Flanary (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Jerry Kelly (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Peter Strayer (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Christopher Desalvo (fairly fresh) 20 pts. SG - Michael Dan (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. SF - Kenny Adkins (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - Richard Clemons (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Daniel Castle (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:27 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan is alone and drills a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Christopher Desalvo | 54-74 |
| 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) | |
| 03:15 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly comes up short on the shot from the left side | 54-74 |
| 03:13 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins grabs the board | 54-74 |
| 03:11 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Aaron Cook (PG), Edward Zuro (SG), Leslie Petrin (SF), James Williams (PF) John Macfarlane, Charles Hunter, Ken Flanary, Peter Strayer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Shelor (SG), Milton Goto (PF), Morgan Herndon (C) Christopher Desalvo, Richard Clemons, Daniel Castle | |
| 03:02 | Illinois State | Morgan Herndon steals it from Edward Zuro | 54-74 |
| 02:50 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-74 |
| 02:30 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 54-74 |
| 02:28 | Illinois State | Jerry Kelly snags the offensive board | 54-74 |
| 02:13 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro misses long on a fadeaway from close range | 54-74 |
| 02:11 | Illinois State | James Williams grabs the offensive board | 54-74 |
| 02:04 | Illinois State | James Williams misses badly on a shot near the basket | 54-74 |
| 02:03 | Western Kentucky | Kenny Adkins snags the defensive board | 54-74 |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Jerry Kelly - foul #4 on Jerry Kelly, team foul #16 | 54-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Hunter (SG) Aaron Cook | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon makes the 1st free throw | 54-75 |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Morgan Herndon makes the 2nd free throw | 54-76 |
| 01:17 | Illinois State | Kenny Adkins steps in front of the Edward Zuro pass | 54-76 |
| 01:15 | Western Kentucky | James Williams is called for the reach on William Shelor in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Williams, team foul #17 | 54-76 |
| 01:15 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor makes the 1st free throw | 54-77 |
| 01:15 | Western Kentucky | William Shelor makes the 2nd free throw | 54-78 |
| 00:55 | Illinois State | James Williams comes up short on the fadeaway near the basket but he's fouled by William Shelor - foul #1 on William Shelor, team foul #6 | 54-78 |
| 00:55 | Illinois State | James Williams makes the 1st free throw | 55-78 |
| 00:55 | Illinois State | James Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 56-78 |
| 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 spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:34 | Western Kentucky | Edward Zuro picks off the pass by Michael Dan | 56-78 |
| 00:29 | Illinois State | Edward Zuro blows the dunk | 56-78 |
| 00:28 | Western Kentucky | Milton Goto grabs the board | 56-78 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dan runs out the clock | 56-78 |