| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Albert Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Andrew Stewart (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Martin Hanson (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Cornell Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. C - Justin Marshall (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fresh) 9 pts. 7 ast. SG - Cristopher English (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Roy Smith (fresh) 7 pts. PF - William Zuberbuhler (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Russ Wescott (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Carolina | Martin Hanson inbounds the ball | 36-38 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:39 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 36-38 |
| 19:37 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler snags the defensive board | 36-38 |
| 19:18 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler buries a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Thomas Perkins | 36-41 |
| 19:06 | Western Carolina | Martin Hanson clanks a jump hook from the baseline | 36-41 |
| 19:04 | Illinois | Roy Smith snags the defensive board | 36-41 |
| 18:59 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Albert Jackson - foul #1 on Albert Jackson, team foul #1 | 36-41 |
| 18:59 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins misses the 1st free throw | 36-41 |
| 18:59 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins misses the 2nd free throw | 36-41 |
| 18:59 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall grabs the defensive rebound | 36-41 |
| 18:44 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall's pass is intercepted by Cristopher English | 36-41 |
| 18:18 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline | 36-41 |
| 18:17 | Illinois | Russ Wescott snags the offensive board | 36-41 |
| 18:07 | Illinois | Russ Wescott scores on a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Thomas Perkins | 36-44 |
| 17:54 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart drills a 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-44 |
| 17:35 | Illinois | Cristopher English hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-44 |
| 17:34 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler gets the offensive rebound | 39-44 |
| 17:15 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 39-44 |
| 17:13 | Western Carolina | Martin Hanson grabs the board | 39-44 |
| 17:08 | Western Carolina | Russ Wescott swats the layup by Martin Hanson | 39-44 |
| 17:06 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler gets the rebound | 39-44 |
| 16:46 | Illinois | Roy Smith loses the dribble to Albert Jackson | 39-44 |
| 16:43 | Western Carolina | Martin Hanson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Albert Jackson | 41-44 |
| 16:22 | Illinois | Russ Wescott hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint | 41-44 |
| 16:21 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart grabs the board | 41-44 |
| 16:05 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson is fouled on the floor by William Zuberbuhler - foul #3 on William Zuberbuhler, team foul #1 | 41-44 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist (PG), Cory Dobson (SG), Fritz Jacobson (SF), Michael Berry (PF), William Watkins (C) Albert Jackson, Andrew Stewart, Martin Hanson, Cornell Johnson, Justin Marshall | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (PG), Stephen Worsham (SG), Walter Bowen (SF), Charles Campbell (PF), Peter Freedman (C) Thomas Perkins, Cristopher English, Roy Smith, William Zuberbuhler, Russ Wescott | |
| 15:52 | Western Carolina | Michael Berry misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Charles Campbell - foul #3 on Charles Campbell, team foul #2 | 41-44 |
| 15:52 | Western Carolina | Michael Berry makes the 1st free throw | 42-44 |
| 15:52 | Western Carolina | Michael Berry misses the 2nd free throw | 42-44 |
| 15:52 | Illinois | Charles Campbell gets the rebound | 42-44 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Harvey Quist (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Cory Dobson (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Fritz Jacobson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Berry (fresh) 6 pts. C - William Watkins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - James Meadows (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Stephen Worsham (fresh) SF - Walter Bowen (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Charles Campbell (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Peter Freedman (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:35 | Illinois | Peter Freedman can't connect on a runner from the left block but he's hacked by Harvey Quist - foul #3 on Harvey Quist, team foul #2 | 42-44 |
| 15:35 | Illinois | Peter Freedman misses the 1st free throw | 42-44 |
| 15:35 | Illinois | Peter Freedman makes the 2nd free throw | 42-45 |
| 15:25 | Western Carolina | William Watkins misses short on a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Peter Freedman - foul #1 on Peter Freedman, team foul #3 | 42-45 |
| 15:25 | Western Carolina | William Watkins misses the 1st free throw | 42-45 |
| 15:25 | Western Carolina | William Watkins makes the 2nd free throw | 43-45 |
| 15:14 | Illinois | James Meadows loses the dribble to Cory Dobson | 43-45 |
| 15:00 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson misses badly on a shot in the paint | 43-45 |
| 14:59 | Illinois | Charles Campbell snags the defensive board | 43-45 |
| 14:40 | Illinois | Charles Campbell hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 43-45 |
| 14:38 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson gets the rebound | 43-45 |
| 14:36 | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 43-45 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson (PG), Cornell Johnson (PF) Cory Dobson, William Watkins | |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Perkins (PG), William Zuberbuhler (PF), Russ Wescott (C) Stephen Worsham, Charles Campbell, Peter Freedman | |
| 14:18 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 43-45 |
| 14:16 | Illinois | Russ Wescott pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-45 |
| 14:00 | Illinois | James Meadows is fouled on the floor by Harvey Quist - foul #4 on Harvey Quist, team foul #3 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart (SG), Justin Marshall (C) Harvey Quist, Michael Berry | |
| Subs | Illinois | Cristopher English (SG) Walter Bowen | |
| 13:43 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 43-45 |
| 13:42 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson pulls down the rebound | 43-45 |
| 13:26 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line | 43-45 |
| 13:24 | Illinois | Russ Wescott grabs the defensive rebound | 43-45 |
| 13:11 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 43-45 |
| 13:10 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall grabs the board | 43-45 |
| 13:05 | Western Carolina | James Meadows is called for the reach on Fritz Jacobson - foul #1 on James Meadows, team foul #4 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Timothy Fernandes (PG), Martin Hanson (SF) Albert Jackson, Fritz Jacobson | |
| Subs | Illinois | Roy Smith (SF), Charles Campbell (PF) James Meadows, William Zuberbuhler | |
| 12:56 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 43-45 |
| 12:54 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Russ Wescott | 43-45 |
| 12:35 | Illinois | Martin Hanson picks off the pass by Cristopher English | 43-45 |
| 12:11 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson hits the finger roll | 45-45 |
| 11:58 | Illinois | Cristopher English knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Russ Wescott | 45-48 |
| 11:36 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart makes the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Timothy Fernandes | 48-48 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Timothy Fernandes (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Andrew Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Martin Hanson (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Cornell Johnson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. C - Justin Marshall (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 9 ast. SG - Cristopher English (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Roy Smith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Charles Campbell (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Russ Wescott (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:19 | Illinois | Charles Campbell is fouled on the floor by Cornell Johnson - foul #1 on Cornell Johnson, team foul #4 | 48-48 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson (PG), Cory Dobson (SG), Fritz Jacobson (PF), Michael Berry (C) Timothy Fernandes, Andrew Stewart, Cornell Johnson, Justin Marshall | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (PG), Stephen Worsham (SG), Walter Bowen (SF), William Zuberbuhler (PF) Thomas Perkins, Cristopher English, Roy Smith, Russ Wescott | |
| 11:06 | Illinois | Charles Campbell misses the dunk attempt | 48-48 |
| 11:05 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson gets the rebound | 48-48 |
| 10:45 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson's pass is intercepted by William Zuberbuhler | 48-48 |
| 10:25 | Illinois | Charles Campbell drills a jump hook from the right block set up by Stephen Worsham and he's fouled by Michael Berry - foul #1 on Michael Berry, team foul #5 | 48-50 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | William Watkins (C) Martin Hanson | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 10:25 | Illinois | Charles Campbell makes the free throw | 48-51 |
| 10:17 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson clanks a 3 from the left corner | 48-51 |
| 10:16 | Western Carolina | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Berry | 48-51 |
| 10:06 | Western Carolina | Stephen Worsham steals the ball from Michael Berry | 48-51 |
| 10:01 | Illinois | Walter Bowen lays it in on a great pass from Stephen Worsham | 48-53 |
| 09:53 | Western Carolina | William Watkins lays it in set up by Cory Dobson | 50-53 |
| 09:29 | Illinois | Walter Bowen is fouled on the floor by Fritz Jacobson - foul #1 on Fritz Jacobson, team foul #6 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart (SG), Cornell Johnson (PF) Cory Dobson, William Watkins | |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Perkins (PG), Roy Smith (SF), Russ Wescott (C) Stephen Worsham, Walter Bowen, Charles Campbell | |
| 09:14 | Illinois | James Meadows's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 50-53 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Jonathan Burton (SF), Justin Marshall (C) Fritz Jacobson, Michael Berry | |
| Subs | Illinois | Cristopher English (SG) James Meadows | |
| 08:58 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson's dunk attempt is rejected by Russ Wescott | 50-53 |
| 08:56 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall grabs the offensive rebound | 50-53 |
| 08:40 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 50-53 |
| 08:38 | Illinois | Roy Smith snags the defensive board | 50-53 |
| 08:20 | Illinois | Andrew Stewart is called for the reach on Thomas Perkins - foul #3 on Andrew Stewart, team foul #7 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Timothy Fernandes (PG), Martin Hanson (SF) Albert Jackson, Jonathan Burton | |
| Subs | Illinois | Peter Freedman (PF) William Zuberbuhler | |
| 08:20 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins makes the 1st free throw | 50-54 |
| 08:20 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins makes the 2nd free throw | 50-55 |
| 07:58 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall is whistled for a carry | 50-55 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist (PG) Timothy Fernandes | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (SG), Walter Bowen (SF), Charles Campbell (PF) Cristopher English, Roy Smith, Peter Freedman | |
| 07:46 | Illinois | Justin Marshall swats the layup by Walter Bowen | 50-55 |
| 07:45 | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist grabs the defensive rebound | 50-55 |
| 07:20 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 50-55 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson (PG), Fritz Jacobson (PF), Michael Berry (C) Harvey Quist, Cornell Johnson, Justin Marshall | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler (PF) Russ Wescott | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Albert Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Andrew Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Martin Hanson (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Fritz Jacobson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Berry (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fresh) 11 pts. 9 ast. SG - James Meadows (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Walter Bowen (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - William Zuberbuhler (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Charles Campbell (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 06:59 | Illinois | James Meadows misses the 3 from straight away | 50-55 |
| 06:58 | Western Carolina | Michael Berry pulls down the rebound | 50-55 |
| 06:41 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 50-55 |
| 06:40 | Illinois | Walter Bowen gets the rebound | 50-55 |
| 06:23 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler loses the ball out of bounds | 50-55 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist (SG) Andrew Stewart | |
| Subs | Illinois | Cristopher English (SG), Roy Smith (SF) Thomas Perkins, Walter Bowen | |
| 06:09 | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing | 52-55 |
| 05:55 | Illinois | Charles Campbell lays it up and in | 52-57 |
| 05:45 | Western Carolina | James Meadows is called for the reach on Albert Jackson - foul #2 on James Meadows, team foul #5 | 52-57 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Cory Dobson (SG), Cornell Johnson (PF), Justin Marshall (C) Albert Jackson, Martin Hanson, Michael Berry | |
| Subs | Illinois | Peter Freedman (PF), Russ Wescott (C) William Zuberbuhler, Charles Campbell | |
| 05:40 | Western Carolina | Russ Wescott swats the layup by Cory Dobson | 52-57 |
| 05:39 | Illinois | Russ Wescott gets the rebound | 52-57 |
| 05:19 | Illinois | James Meadows is hacked by Justin Marshall - foul #1 on Justin Marshall, team foul #8 | 52-57 |
| 05:19 | Illinois | James Meadows makes the 1st free throw | 52-58 |
| 05:19 | Illinois | James Meadows makes the 2nd free throw | 52-59 |
| 05:03 | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-59 |
| 04:57 | Illinois | Peter Freedman double dribbles | 55-59 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart (SG), Jonathan Burton (SF) Cory Dobson, Fritz Jacobson | |
| Subs | Illinois | Thomas Perkins (PG), Walter Bowen (SF) James Meadows, Roy Smith | |
| 04:40 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on Andrew Stewart, team foul #9 | 55-59 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson (PG) Jonathan Burton | |
| Subs | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler (PF) Peter Freedman | |
| 04:22 | Illinois | Justin Marshall blocks the 3 pointer from the right wing by William Zuberbuhler | 55-59 |
| 04:21 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Justin Marshall | 55-59 |
| 04:02 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall loses the ball out of bounds | 55-59 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Martin Hanson (SF), Michael Berry (C) Harvey Quist, Justin Marshall | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Meadows (SG) Cristopher English | |
| 03:45 | Illinois | Thomas Perkins misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 55-59 |
| 03:43 | Illinois | Walter Bowen hits the follow up shot | 55-61 |
| 03:28 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson is called for traveling | 55-61 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Fritz Jacobson (C) Michael Berry | |
| Subs | Illinois | Roy Smith (SF), Charles Campbell (C) Walter Bowen, Russ Wescott | |
| 03:08 | Illinois | Roy Smith misses long on a jumper from the left side | 55-61 |
| 03:07 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Roy Smith | 55-61 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Albert Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Andrew Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Martin Hanson (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Cornell Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. C - Fritz Jacobson (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Thomas Perkins (fresh) 11 pts. 9 ast. SG - James Meadows (fresh) 12 pts. SF - Roy Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Zuberbuhler (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Charles Campbell (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 02:50 | Illinois | Roy Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 55-61 |
| 02:49 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 55-61 |
| 02:39 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson makes the shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Andrew Stewart | 57-61 |
| 02:39 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-61 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall (C) Fritz Jacobson | |
| Subs | Illinois | Cristopher English (SG), Russ Wescott (C) James Meadows, Charles Campbell | |
| 02:19 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler blows the layup but he's hacked by Martin Hanson - foul #2 on Martin Hanson, team foul #10 | 57-61 |
| 02:19 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler makes the 1st free throw | 57-62 |
| 02:19 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler misses the 2nd free throw | 57-62 |
| 02:19 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Cornell Johnson | 57-62 |
| 02:05 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson is fouled on the floor by Cristopher English - foul #2 on Cristopher English, team foul #6 | 57-62 |
| 01:53 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 57-62 |
| 01:51 | Western Carolina | Andrew Stewart pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-62 |
| 01:30 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson scores on a turnaround in the lane set up by Albert Jackson and he's hacked by William Zuberbuhler - foul #4 on William Zuberbuhler, team foul #7 | 59-62 |
| 01:30 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson makes the free throw | 60-62 |
| 01:15 | Illinois | Russ Wescott is hacked by Andrew Stewart - foul #5 on Andrew Stewart, team foul #11 | 60-62 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Harvey Quist (SG) Andrew Stewart | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 01:15 | Illinois | Russ Wescott makes the 1st free throw | 60-63 |
| 01:15 | Illinois | Russ Wescott makes the 2nd free throw | 60-64 |
| 00:56 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson's pass is intercepted by Cristopher English | 60-64 |
| 00:53 | Illinois | Cristopher English blows the layup | 60-64 |
| 00:52 | Western Carolina | Cornell Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 60-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:48 | Western Carolina | Martin Hanson can't connect on a jumper from the right wing | 60-64 |
| 00:46 | Illinois | Russ Wescott gets the rebound | 60-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:44 | Illinois | Albert Jackson is called for the reach on Russ Wescott in the backcourt - foul #2 on Albert Jackson, team foul #12 | 60-64 |
| 00:44 | Illinois | Russ Wescott makes the 1st free throw | 60-65 |
| 00:44 | Illinois | Russ Wescott makes the 2nd free throw | 60-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:40 | Western Carolina | Justin Marshall clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 60-66 |
| 00:39 | Illinois | Cristopher English gets the rebound | 60-66 |
| 00:37 | Illinois | Cristopher English is hacked by Albert Jackson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Albert Jackson, team foul #13 | 60-66 |
| 00:37 | Illinois | Cristopher English makes the 1st free throw | 60-67 |
| 00:37 | Illinois | Cristopher English makes the 2nd free throw | 60-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:31 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 60-68 |
| 00:30 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler grabs the board | 60-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:28 | Illinois | Harvey Quist is called for the reach on William Zuberbuhler in the backcourt - foul #5 on Harvey Quist, team foul #14 | 60-68 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Cory Dobson (SG) Harvey Quist | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 00:28 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler makes the 1st free throw | 60-69 |
| 00:28 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler makes the 2nd free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:24 | Western Carolina | Cory Dobson drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 63-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:22 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler is fouled in the backcourt by Cory Dobson - foul #2 on Cory Dobson, team foul #15 | 63-70 |
| 00:22 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler makes the 1st free throw | 63-71 |
| 00:22 | Illinois | William Zuberbuhler makes the 2nd free throw | 63-72 |
| 00:15 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Cornell Johnson | 66-72 |
| 00:12 | Illinois | Roy Smith is hacked by Cory Dobson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Cory Dobson, team foul #16 | 66-72 |
| 00:12 | Illinois | Roy Smith misses the 1st free throw | 66-72 |
| 00:12 | Illinois | Roy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 66-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:06 | Western Carolina | Albert Jackson drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Martin Hanson | 69-73 |
| 00:04 | Illinois | Albert Jackson is called for the reach on Roy Smith in the backcourt - foul #4 on Albert Jackson, team foul #17 | 69-73 |
| 00:04 | Illinois | Roy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 69-74 |
| 00:04 | Illinois | Roy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 69-75 |
| 00:00 | Western Carolina | Cory Dobson can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 69-75 |