| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Henry Stennett (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - John Burke (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Donald Fraser (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Brad Murray (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Carl Burritt (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Edward Buff (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Robert Glisson (fresh) 2 pts. SF - James Grayson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Allen Bragg (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - William Adams (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Montana State | James Grayson inbounds the ball | 36-33 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:47 | Montana State | James Grayson lays it in on a great pass from Edward Buff | 36-35 |
| 19:23 | Eastern Illinois | James Grayson swats the short shot by Brad Murray | 36-35 |
| 19:22 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray snags the offensive board | 36-35 |
| 19:10 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett drills a fadeaway near the basket set up by John Burke and the foul's on Edward Buff - foul #1 on Edward Buff, team foul #1 | 38-35 |
| 19:10 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett makes the free throw | 39-35 |
| 18:50 | Montana State | William Adams comes up short on the jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Carl Burritt - foul #2 on Carl Burritt, team foul #1 | 39-35 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts (SF) Donald Fraser | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 18:50 | Montana State | William Adams makes the 1st free throw | 39-36 |
| 18:50 | Montana State | William Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 39-37 |
| 18:21 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett misses long on a shot from the left wing | 39-37 |
| 18:20 | Montana State | James Grayson grabs the defensive rebound | 39-37 |
| 17:58 | Montana State | William Adams hits a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Allen Bragg | 39-39 |
| 17:52 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt misses long on a jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by Allen Bragg - foul #3 on Allen Bragg, team foul #2 | 39-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Joshua Robison (PF) Henry Stennett, John Burke, Brad Murray | |
| Subs | Montana State | Johnny Kayser (PG), Gerald Brucker (SG), Tyler London (SF), Robert Thompson (PF), Jack Towne (C) Edward Buff, Robert Glisson, James Grayson, Allen Bragg, William Adams | |
| 17:52 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt misses the 1st free throw | 39-39 |
| 17:52 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt makes the 2nd free throw | 40-39 |
| 17:49 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser is hacked by Eddie Roberts in the backcourt - foul #2 on Eddie Roberts, team foul #2 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams (SF) Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 17:33 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser is fouled on the floor by Ricky Warren - foul #3 on Ricky Warren, team foul #3 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy (C) Ricky Warren | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 17:26 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser's pass is intercepted by Norman Williams | 40-39 |
| 17:01 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-39 |
| 16:59 | Montana State | Robert Thompson grabs the board | 40-39 |
| 16:48 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser is fouled on the floor by Justin McKenzy - foul #1 on Justin McKenzy, team foul #4 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser (SF) Eddie Roberts | |
| Subs | Montana State | Robert Glisson (SG) Robert Thompson | |
| 16:22 | Montana State | Robert Glisson scores on a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Johnny Kayser | 40-42 |
| 16:04 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 40-42 |
| 16:03 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison snags the offensive board | 40-42 |
| 15:50 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Jack Towne - foul #1 on Jack Towne, team foul #3 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), John Burke (SG), Brad Murray (PF), Carl Burritt (C) Norman Williams, David Foxwell, Joshua Robison, Justin McKenzy | |
| Subs | Montana State | Edward Buff (PG), James Grayson (SF), Allen Bragg (PF), William Adams (C) Johnny Kayser, Gerald Brucker, Tyler London, Jack Towne | |
| 15:50 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser makes the 1st free throw | 41-42 |
| 15:50 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser misses the 2nd free throw | 41-42 |
| 15:50 | Montana State | The rebound goes to James Grayson | 41-42 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ricky Warren (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Burke (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SF - Donald Fraser (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brad Murray (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. C - Carl Burritt (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Edward Buff (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Glisson (fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Grayson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Allen Bragg (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - William Adams (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:28 | Montana State | Allen Bragg misses the wide open fadeaway in the paint but the foul's on Brad Murray - foul #1 on Brad Murray, team foul #5 | 41-42 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG) Ricky Warren | |
| Subs | Montana State | Chad McElrath (SG) Robert Glisson | |
| 15:28 | Montana State | Allen Bragg makes the 1st free throw | 41-43 |
| 15:28 | Montana State | Allen Bragg misses the 2nd free throw | 41-43 |
| 15:28 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt grabs the defensive rebound | 41-43 |
| 15:12 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt knocks in the jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Donald Fraser | 43-43 |
| 15:10 | Montana State | Chad McElrath is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #2 on Chad McElrath, team foul #4 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts (SF) Donald Fraser | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 14:47 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts's pass is intercepted by Chad McElrath | 43-43 |
| 14:30 | Montana State | James Grayson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block but the foul's on Henry Stennett - foul #2 on Henry Stennett, team foul #6 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), Norman Williams (SF) Henry Stennett, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Montana State | Robert Glisson (SG) Chad McElrath | |
| 14:30 | Montana State | James Grayson makes the 1st free throw | 43-44 |
| 14:30 | Montana State | James Grayson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-45 |
| 14:12 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray clanks a fadeaway from close range | 43-45 |
| 14:10 | Montana State | William Adams snags the defensive board | 43-45 |
| 13:54 | Montana State | Robert Glisson connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Allen Bragg | 43-47 |
| 13:37 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray misses the shot from close range | 43-47 |
| 13:35 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts snags the offensive board | 43-47 |
| 13:22 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Norman Williams | 46-47 |
| 13:19 | Montana State | Edward Buff is hacked by John Burke in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Burke, team foul #7 | 46-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell (SG), Donald Fraser (SF), Justin McKenzy (PF), Carl Burritt (C) John Burke, Norman Williams, Brad Murray, Eddie Roberts | |
| Subs | Montana State | Johnny Kayser (SG), Gerald Brucker (SF), Tyler London (PF), Jack Towne (C) Robert Glisson, James Grayson, Allen Bragg, William Adams | |
| 13:19 | Montana State | Edward Buff misses the 1st free throw | 46-47 |
| 13:19 | Montana State | Tyler London grabs the offensive rebound | 46-47 |
| 13:00 | Montana State | Tyler London makes the wide open turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Gerald Brucker | 46-49 |
| 12:39 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 46-49 |
| 12:38 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Jack Towne | 46-49 |
| 12:33 | Montana State | Edward Buff hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt jumper from the left corner | 46-49 |
| 12:31 | Montana State | Jack Towne tips it home | 46-51 |
| 12:19 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 46-51 |
| 12:17 | Montana State | Jack Towne grabs the defensive rebound | 46-51 |
| 12:08 | Montana State | Gerald Brucker connects on the open 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Johnny Kayser | 46-54 |
| 11:46 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 46-54 |
| 11:44 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Jack Towne | 46-54 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ricky Warren (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Foxwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Donald Fraser (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Justin McKenzy (fairly fresh) C - Carl Burritt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Edward Buff (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Kayser (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Gerald Brucker (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. PF - Tyler London (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Jack Towne (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:29 | Montana State | Tyler London is whistled for traveling | 46-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG), John Burke (SG), Norman Williams (SF), Eddie Roberts (PF), Joshua Robison (C) Ricky Warren, David Foxwell, Donald Fraser, Justin McKenzy, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Montana State | Robert Glisson (SG), Robert Thompson (SF), Allen Bragg (PF), William Adams (C) Edward Buff, Johnny Kayser, Tyler London, Jack Towne | |
| 11:09 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Joshua Robison | 49-54 |
| 11:01 | Montana State | Robert Glisson misses the dunk | 49-54 |
| 10:59 | Montana State | Robert Glisson can't tip it in | 49-54 |
| 10:58 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams pulls down the rebound | 49-54 |
| 10:34 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts hits the front of the rim on the floater from the baseline | 49-54 |
| 10:32 | Montana State | Allen Bragg snags the defensive board | 49-54 |
| 10:12 | Montana State | Allen Bragg misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-54 |
| 10:10 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison pulls down the rebound | 49-54 |
| 09:57 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-54 |
| 09:55 | Montana State | Robert Glisson gets the rebound | 49-54 |
| 09:49 | Montana State | Robert Thompson clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 49-54 |
| 09:48 | Montana State | William Adams tips it in | 49-56 |
| 09:39 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-56 |
| 09:37 | Montana State | Robert Glisson grabs the defensive rebound | 49-56 |
| 09:15 | Montana State | Gerald Brucker hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Robert Glisson | 49-59 |
| 08:54 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-59 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell (SG), Justin McKenzy (SF), Brad Murray (PF), Carl Burritt (C) John Burke, Norman Williams, Eddie Roberts, Joshua Robison | |
| Subs | Montana State | Johnny Kayser (PG), Chad McElrath (SG), James Grayson (SF), Tyler London (PF), Jack Towne (C) Gerald Brucker, Robert Glisson, Robert Thompson, Allen Bragg, William Adams | |
| 08:52 | Montana State | James Grayson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-59 |
| 08:41 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy misses short on a 3 from straight away | 49-59 |
| 08:40 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser snags the defensive board | 49-59 |
| 08:38 | Montana State | James Grayson is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Grayson, team foul #5 | 49-59 |
| 08:25 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Justin McKenzy and the foul's on Jack Towne - foul #2 on Jack Towne, team foul #6 | 51-59 |
| 08:25 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray misses the free throw | 51-59 |
| 08:25 | Montana State | Jack Towne snags the defensive board | 51-59 |
| 08:06 | Montana State | Chad McElrath clanks a floater from the left wing | 51-59 |
| 08:04 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray grabs the board | 51-59 |
| 07:46 | Eastern Illinois | Johnny Kayser steals it from Brad Murray | 51-59 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Henry Stennett (tiring) 5 pts. 2 stl. SG - David Foxwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Justin McKenzy (fresh) PF - Brad Murray (fresh) 15 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - Carl Burritt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Johnny Kayser (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Chad McElrath (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Grayson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Tyler London (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Jack Towne (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:33 | Montana State | Tyler London hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Brad Murray - foul #2 on Brad Murray, team foul #8 | 51-59 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), John Burke (SG), Donald Fraser (SF) Henry Stennett, David Foxwell, Justin McKenzy | |
| Subs | Montana State | Edward Buff (PG), Robert Glisson (SG), Allen Bragg (PF) Johnny Kayser, Chad McElrath, Jack Towne | |
| 07:33 | Montana State | Tyler London misses the 1st free throw | 51-59 |
| 07:33 | Montana State | Tyler London misses the 2nd free throw | 51-59 |
| 07:33 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt gets the rebound | 51-59 |
| 07:14 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 51-59 |
| 07:12 | Montana State | Allen Bragg gets the rebound | 51-59 |
| 07:01 | Montana State | Allen Bragg scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Edward Buff | 51-61 |
| 06:43 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren's pass is intercepted by Tyler London | 51-61 |
| 06:37 | Montana State | John Burke is called for the reach on Robert Glisson in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Burke, team foul #9 | 51-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams (PG), Justin McKenzy (C) Ricky Warren, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Montana State | Robert Thompson (SF), William Adams (C) James Grayson, Tyler London | |
| 06:37 | Montana State | Robert Glisson makes the 1st free throw | 51-62 |
| 06:37 | Montana State | Robert Glisson makes the 2nd free throw | 51-63 |
| 06:19 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 51-63 |
| 06:18 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-63 |
| 05:59 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke clanks a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Edward Buff - foul #2 on Edward Buff, team foul #7 | 51-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell (PG), Eddie Roberts (PF) Donald Fraser, Brad Murray | |
| Subs | Montana State | Johnny Kayser (PG), Gerald Brucker (SG), Jack Towne (PF) Edward Buff, Robert Glisson, Allen Bragg | |
| 05:59 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke makes the 1st free throw | 52-63 |
| 05:59 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke makes the 2nd free throw | 53-63 |
| 05:49 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 53-63 |
| 05:48 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts snags the defensive board | 53-63 |
| 05:44 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Justin McKenzy | 56-63 |
| 05:35 | Montana State | Robert Thompson makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by William Adams | 56-66 |
| 05:30 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 56-66 |
| 05:29 | Montana State | Gerald Brucker grabs the board | 56-66 |
| 05:22 | Montana State | Robert Thompson's pass is intercepted by Justin McKenzy in the backcourt | 56-66 |
| 05:17 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 56-66 |
| 05:15 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Gerald Brucker | 56-66 |
| 04:56 | Montana State | Robert Thompson is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-66 |
| 04:55 | Montana State | William Adams tips it but misses | 56-66 |
| 04:53 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy grabs the board | 56-66 |
| 04:34 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams misses short on a floater near the basket but he's fouled by William Adams - foul #2 on William Adams, team foul #8 | 56-66 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), Donald Fraser (SF), Joshua Robison (PF), Carl Burritt (C) David Foxwell, John Burke, Eddie Roberts, Justin McKenzy | |
| Subs | Montana State | Edward Buff (PG), Robert Glisson (SG), James Grayson (SF), Allen Bragg (PF), Tyler London (C) Johnny Kayser, Gerald Brucker, Robert Thompson, Jack Towne, William Adams | |
| 04:34 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams makes the 1st free throw | 57-66 |
| 04:34 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 58-66 |
| 04:10 | Montana State | Allen Bragg hits the front of the rim on the floater from the baseline | 58-66 |
| 04:08 | Montana State | Tyler London grabs the offensive board | 58-66 |
| 03:50 | Montana State | Tyler London connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Edward Buff | 58-69 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:33 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser connects on the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Norman Williams | 61-69 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ricky Warren (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Norman Williams (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Donald Fraser (tiring) 8 pts. PF - Joshua Robison (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. C - Carl Burritt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Edward Buff (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Glisson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Grayson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Allen Bragg (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Tyler London (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:12 | Montana State | Tyler London clanks a 3 from the left corner | 61-69 |
| 03:10 | Montana State | Allen Bragg gets the offensive rebound | 61-69 |
| 02:57 | Montana State | James Grayson misses the jumper in the paint | 61-69 |
| 02:56 | Montana State | James Grayson tips it back up and in | 61-71 |
| 02:56 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Eddie Roberts (SF), Brad Murray (PF), Justin McKenzy (C) Ricky Warren, Norman Williams, Donald Fraser, Joshua Robison, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Montana State | William Adams (C) Tyler London | |
| 02:42 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy's pass is intercepted by Allen Bragg | 61-71 |
| 02:16 | Montana State | Edward Buff misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side but he's hacked by Henry Stennett - foul #3 on Henry Stennett, team foul #10 | 61-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Montana State | Tyler London (SF) James Grayson | |
| 02:16 | Montana State | Edward Buff misses the 1st free throw | 61-71 |
| 02:16 | Montana State | Edward Buff makes the 2nd free throw | 61-72 |
| 01:52 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts misses the jumper from the left side | 61-72 |
| 01:51 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts tips it back up and in | 63-72 |
| 01:26 | Montana State | Tyler London loses the ball out of bounds | 63-72 |
| 01:26 | Montana State | The refs have stopped play. Allen Bragg is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's grabbing the back of his leg. It's questionable as to whether he can play with that kind of injury. | 63-72 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | John Burke (SG), Donald Fraser (SF), Carl Burritt (C) David Foxwell, Eddie Roberts, Justin McKenzy | |
| Subs | Montana State | James Grayson (SF) Allen Bragg | |
| 01:04 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray is whistled for traveling | 63-72 |
| 00:45 | Montana State | Tyler London scores on a driving attempt from the baseline set up by Edward Buff | 63-74 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:39 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray misses the easy layup but the foul's on William Adams - foul #3 on William Adams, team foul #9 | 63-74 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Eddie Roberts (SF), Joshua Robison (C) Henry Stennett, John Burke, Donald Fraser, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Montana State | Johnny Kayser (PG), Gerald Brucker (SG), Robert Thompson (PF), Jack Towne (C) Edward Buff, Robert Glisson, James Grayson, William Adams | |
| 00:39 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray makes the 1st free throw | 64-74 |
| 00:39 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray makes the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:36 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser is fouled in the backcourt by Ricky Warren - foul #4 on Ricky Warren, team foul #11 | 65-74 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG), John Burke (SG), Donald Fraser (SF), Carl Burritt (C) Ricky Warren, David Foxwell, Eddie Roberts, Joshua Robison | |
| Subs | Montana State | Edward Buff (PG), James Grayson (SF) Robert Thompson, Jack Towne | |
| 00:36 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser makes the 1st free throw | 65-75 |
| 00:36 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser makes the 2nd free throw | 65-76 |
| 00:29 | Eastern Illinois | Johnny Kayser steals it from Carl Burritt | 65-76 |
| 00:24 | Montana State | Johnny Kayser banks in the layup | 65-78 |
| 00:19 | Eastern Illinois | Edward Buff steps in front of the Donald Fraser pass | 65-78 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Montana State | Edward Buff runs out the clock | 65-78 |