| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Henry Stennett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - John Burke (fresh) 13 pts. SF - Donald Fraser (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Brad Murray (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Carl Burritt (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - William Harney (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Francis Winslow (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Thomas Snider (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Steven Folse (fresh) 7 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - David Clark (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser inbounds the ball | 34-44 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:48 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Brad Murray | 36-44 |
| 19:32 | Cleveland State | Donald Fraser picks off the pass by Thomas Snider | 36-44 |
| 19:29 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Donald Fraser | 38-44 |
| 19:18 | Cleveland State | Steven Folse hits a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Francis Winslow | 38-46 |
| 18:54 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray knocks in the shot from the left side | 40-46 |
| 18:40 | Cleveland State | Steven Folse connects on the turnaround in the paint on a great pass from William Harney | 40-48 |
| 18:34 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray double dribbles | 40-48 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Norman Williams (SF), Eddie Roberts (PF), Joshua Robison (C) Henry Stennett, John Burke, Donald Fraser, Brad Murray, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers (PG), Allen Grochowski (SG), Richard McCornack (C) William Harney, Francis Winslow, David Clark | |
| 18:25 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider can't connect on a floater in the lane but he's fouled by Ricky Warren - foul #2 on Ricky Warren, team foul #1 | 40-48 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen (C) Steven Folse | |
| 18:25 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider misses the 1st free throw | 40-48 |
| 18:25 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider misses the 2nd free throw | 40-48 |
| 18:25 | Cleveland State | Richard McCornack grabs the offensive board | 40-48 |
| 18:07 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-48 |
| 18:06 | Cleveland State | The offensive rebound goes to Richard McCornack | 40-48 |
| 17:48 | Cleveland State | Richard McCornack can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 40-48 |
| 17:47 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren grabs the defensive rebound | 40-48 |
| 17:30 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 40-48 |
| 17:28 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison gets the offensive rebound | 40-48 |
| 17:11 | Eastern Illinois | The short jumper by Joshua Robison is denied by Richard McCornack | 40-48 |
| 17:09 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers grabs the board | 40-48 |
| 16:50 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Kenneth Myers and he's fouled by Joshua Robison - foul #1 on Joshua Robison, team foul #2 | 40-51 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG), John Burke (SG), Justin McKenzy (SF), Brad Murray (PF), Carl Burritt (C) Ricky Warren, David Foxwell, Norman Williams, Eddie Roberts, Joshua Robison | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Francis Winslow (SG), Rodney Joshi (SF), Steven Folse (PF), David Clark (C) Kenneth Myers, Thomas Snider, Richard McCornack, Clarence Crippen | |
| 16:50 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski misses the free throw | 40-51 |
| 16:50 | Cleveland State | David Clark pulls down the offensive rebound | 40-51 |
| 16:40 | Cleveland State | David Clark scores on a jump hook from the left block set up by Francis Winslow | 40-53 |
| 16:20 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range | 40-53 |
| 16:19 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke tips it home | 42-53 |
| 15:58 | Cleveland State | Francis Winslow misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 42-53 |
| 15:56 | Cleveland State | David Clark tips it back up and in | 42-55 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Henry Stennett (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - John Burke (fresh) 15 pts. SF - Justin McKenzy (fresh) PF - Brad Murray (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Carl Burritt (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Allen Grochowski (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Francis Winslow (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Rodney Joshi (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Steven Folse (fresh) 11 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - David Clark (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Henry Stennett | 44-55 |
| 15:32 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski is fouled in the backcourt by Henry Stennett - foul #3 on Henry Stennett, team foul #3 | 44-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams (PG), Donald Fraser (SF), Eddie Roberts (C) Henry Stennett, Justin McKenzy, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harney (PG), Kenneth Myers (SF), Richard McCornack (C) Allen Grochowski, Rodney Joshi, David Clark | |
| 15:13 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 44-55 |
| 15:12 | Cleveland State | Francis Winslow tips it home | 44-57 |
| 14:49 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 44-57 |
| 14:47 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Eddie Roberts | 44-57 |
| 14:28 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser's pass is intercepted by Francis Winslow | 44-57 |
| 14:25 | Cleveland State | William Harney banks in the layup on a great pass from Francis Winslow | 44-59 |
| 14:11 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams makes the floater from close range on a great pass from John Burke | 46-59 |
| 14:09 | Cleveland State | William Harney's pass is intercepted by Eddie Roberts in the backcourt | 46-59 |
| 14:00 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Fraser hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from John Burke | 48-59 |
| 13:40 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers knocks in the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Richard McCornack and he's hacked by John Burke - foul #2 on John Burke, team foul #4 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Justin McKenzy (SF), Joshua Robison (PF), Carl Burritt (C) Norman Williams, John Burke, Donald Fraser, Brad Murray, Eddie Roberts | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock (SG), Thomas Snider (SF), Clarence Crippen (PF), David Clark (C) William Harney, Francis Winslow, Steven Folse, Richard McCornack | |
| 13:40 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the free throw | 48-62 |
| 13:11 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 48-62 |
| 13:10 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen gets the rebound | 48-62 |
| 13:01 | Cleveland State | David Clark misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 48-62 |
| 13:00 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy grabs the defensive rebound | 48-62 |
| 12:37 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt loses the dribble to Melvin Blackstock | 48-62 |
| 12:34 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 48-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), Donald Fraser (SF) Henry Stennett, Joshua Robison | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harney (PG) Kenneth Myers | |
| 12:20 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Ricky Warren | 51-62 |
| 12:18 | Cleveland State | Ricky Warren steals it from Thomas Snider in the backcourt | 51-62 |
| 12:17 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren misses the easy layup | 51-62 |
| 12:15 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen grabs the defensive rebound | 51-62 |
| 11:53 | Cleveland State | Justin McKenzy takes the ball from Clarence Crippen | 51-62 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ricky Warren (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - David Foxwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Fraser (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Justin McKenzy (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Carl Burritt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - William Harney (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Melvin Blackstock (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - Thomas Snider (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Clarence Crippen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - David Clark (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-62 |
| 11:38 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider snags the defensive board | 51-62 |
| 11:33 | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 51-62 |
| 11:32 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider tips it but misses | 51-62 |
| 11:30 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell gets the rebound | 51-62 |
| 11:25 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 51-62 |
| 11:24 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Burritt tips it in | 53-62 |
| 11:00 | Cleveland State | William Harney knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Thomas Snider | 53-65 |
| 10:46 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell is fouled on the floor by Thomas Snider - foul #2 on Thomas Snider, team foul #1 | 53-65 |
| 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 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski (PG), Francis Winslow (SG), Rodney Joshi (SF), Steven Folse (PF), Richard McCornack (C) William Harney, Melvin Blackstock, Thomas Snider, Clarence Crippen, David Clark | |
| 10:25 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams comes up short on the jump hook from close range | 53-65 |
| 10:23 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to Steven Folse | 53-65 |
| 10:07 | Cleveland State | Rodney Joshi is fouled on the floor by Norman Williams - foul #2 on Norman Williams, team foul #5 | 53-65 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray (PF) Joshua Robison | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 10:00 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski is fouled on the floor by Eddie Roberts - foul #2 on Eddie Roberts, team foul #6 | 53-65 |
| 09:45 | Cleveland State | Rodney Joshi scores on a jump hook from close range set up by Francis Winslow | 53-67 |
| 09:27 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Folse is called for the reach on John Burke - foul #3 on Steven Folse, team foul #2 | 53-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider (SF) Rodney Joshi | |
| 09:15 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-67 |
| 09:14 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to Richard McCornack | 53-67 |
| 08:47 | Cleveland State | Francis Winslow can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 53-67 |
| 08:45 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-67 |
| 08:29 | Cleveland State | Steven Folse is called for traveling | 53-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), Donald Fraser (SF), Joshua Robison (PF), Carl Burritt (C) Henry Stennett, Norman Williams, Brad Murray, Eddie Roberts | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers (PG), Melvin Blackstock (SG), Rodney Joshi (SF), David Clark (C) Allen Grochowski, Francis Winslow, Thomas Snider, Richard McCornack | |
| 08:06 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 53-67 |
| 08:04 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to David Clark | 53-67 |
| 08:01 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers is fouled in the backcourt by John Burke - foul #3 on John Burke, team foul #7 | 53-67 |
| 08:01 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the 1st free throw | 53-68 |
| 08:01 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the 2nd free throw | 53-69 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 07:45 | Eastern Illinois | David Clark blocks the jumper by Joshua Robison | 53-69 |
| 07:44 | Cleveland State | Steven Folse grabs the defensive rebound | 53-69 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ricky Warren (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Burke (tiring) 15 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Donald Fraser (tiring) 3 pts. PF - Joshua Robison (fresh) C - Carl Burritt (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Kenneth Myers (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Melvin Blackstock (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - Rodney Joshi (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Steven Folse (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - David Clark (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 07:16 | Cleveland State | David Clark scores on a jump hook from the left block set up by Steven Folse | 53-71 |
| 07:01 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke drills a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Donald Fraser | 55-71 |
| 06:37 | Cleveland State | Joshua Robison steps in front of the David Clark pass | 55-71 |
| 06:24 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Donald Fraser | 58-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:21 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 58-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Eddie Roberts (SF), Brad Murray (PF), Justin McKenzy (C) Ricky Warren, John Burke, Donald Fraser, Joshua Robison, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harney (PG), Francis Winslow (SG), Thomas Snider (SF), Richard McCornack (PF), Clarence Crippen (C) Kenneth Myers, Melvin Blackstock, Rodney Joshi, Steven Folse, David Clark | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:00 | Eastern Illinois | Francis Winslow is called for the reach on Brad Murray - foul #1 on Francis Winslow, team foul #3 | 58-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski (SG) Francis Winslow | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 05:55 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy is fouled on the floor by Thomas Snider - foul #3 on Thomas Snider, team foul #4 | 58-71 |
| 05:50 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 58-71 |
| 05:48 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen grabs the board | 58-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 05:33 | Cleveland State | William Harney is hacked by David Foxwell - foul #2 on David Foxwell, team foul #8 | 58-71 |
| 05:33 | Cleveland State | William Harney misses the 1st free throw | 58-71 |
| 05:33 | Eastern Illinois | Justin McKenzy grabs the defensive rebound | 58-71 |
| 05:25 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams's pass is intercepted by Allen Grochowski | 58-71 |
| 05:21 | Cleveland State | William Harney banks in the layup set up by Allen Grochowski | 58-73 |
| 05:09 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray misses badly on a floater near the basket but he's fouled by Richard McCornack - foul #3 on Richard McCornack, team foul #5 | 58-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett (PG) Norman Williams | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | David Clark (C) Clarence Crippen | |
| 05:09 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray misses the 1st free throw | 58-73 |
| 05:09 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray makes the 2nd free throw | 59-73 |
| 04:49 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski hits a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by William Harney | 59-75 |
| 04:39 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 59-75 |
| 04:37 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Eddie Roberts | 59-75 |
| 04:20 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts misses badly on a jump hook in the lane | 59-75 |
| 04:19 | Cleveland State | Richard McCornack grabs the defensive rebound | 59-75 |
| 03:56 | Cleveland State | Thomas Snider knocks in the floater near the basket | 59-77 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:52 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Stennett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 59-77 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | John Burke (SG), Norman Williams (SF), Carl Burritt (C) David Foxwell, Justin McKenzy, Eddie Roberts | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock (PG), Francis Winslow (SG), Kenneth Myers (SF), Steven Folse (PF) William Harney, Allen Grochowski, Thomas Snider, Richard McCornack | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:31 | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 59-77 |
| 03:29 | Eastern Illinois | Brad Murray pulls down the rebound | 59-77 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Henry Stennett (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Burke (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Norman Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - Brad Murray (tiring) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Carl Burritt (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Melvin Blackstock (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SG - Francis Winslow (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. SF - Kenneth Myers (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. PF - Steven Folse (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - David Clark (tiring) 12 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:24 | Eastern Illinois | John Burke can't finish the layup | 59-77 |
| 03:22 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to David Clark | 59-77 |
| 03:20 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 59-77 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren (PG), David Foxwell (SG), Eddie Roberts (PF), Joshua Robison (C) Henry Stennett, John Burke, Brad Murray, Carl Burritt | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Rodney Joshi (SF), Clarence Crippen (PF), Richard McCornack (C) Francis Winslow, Steven Folse, David Clark | |
| 03:08 | Eastern Illinois | Clarence Crippen takes the ball from Eddie Roberts | 59-77 |
| 03:06 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers is hacked by David Foxwell in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Foxwell, team foul #9 | 59-77 |
| 03:06 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the 1st free throw | 59-78 |
| 03:06 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the 2nd free throw | 59-79 |
| 02:56 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Richard McCornack - foul #4 on Richard McCornack, team foul #6 | 59-79 |
| 02:56 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison makes the 1st free throw | 60-79 |
| 02:56 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison misses the 2nd free throw | 60-79 |
| 02:56 | Cleveland State | Rodney Joshi snags the defensive board | 60-79 |
| 02:34 | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing | 60-82 |
| 02:23 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 60-82 |
| 02:21 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts tips it but misses | 60-82 |
| 02:20 | Cleveland State | Rodney Joshi pulls down the rebound | 60-82 |
| 02:18 | Cleveland State | Ricky Warren is called for the reach on Kenneth Myers in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ricky Warren, team foul #10 | 60-82 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski (SG) Rodney Joshi | |
| 02:18 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the 1st free throw | 60-83 |
| 02:18 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers makes the 2nd free throw | 60-84 |
| 02:04 | Eastern Illinois | Ricky Warren connects on the jumper from the right side | 62-84 |
| 01:45 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen loses the dribble to Norman Williams | 62-84 |
| 01:40 | Eastern Illinois | David Foxwell makes the fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Eddie Roberts | 64-84 |
| 01:18 | Cleveland State | Allen Grochowski misses short on an open 3pt shot from the right corner | 64-84 |
| 01:17 | Eastern Illinois | Joshua Robison pulls down the rebound | 64-84 |
| 01:13 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams hits the front of the rim on the runner in the lane | 64-84 |
| 01:11 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen pulls down the rebound | 64-84 |
| 00:52 | Cleveland State | Clarence Crippen drills a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Melvin Blackstock | 64-86 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:45 | Eastern Illinois | Eddie Roberts knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline | 66-86 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:16 | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock buries a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Richard McCornack and he's hacked by Ricky Warren - foul #4 on Ricky Warren, team foul #11 | 66-88 |
| 00:16 | Cleveland State | Melvin Blackstock makes the free throw | 66-89 |
| 00:12 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams makes the runner from the baseline set up by Ricky Warren and he's fouled by Clarence Crippen - foul #3 on Clarence Crippen, team foul #7 | 68-89 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Rodney Joshi (SF) Melvin Blackstock | |
| 00:12 | Eastern Illinois | Norman Williams makes the free throw | 69-89 |
| 00:00 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Myers runs out the clock | 69-89 |