| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - George Labonte (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Steven Peacock (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Wright (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Busby (fresh) 2 pts. C - Marcus Osborne (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Garrett Whiteaker (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Everett Hayes (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dale Pulido (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Jesse Rowsey (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Gilbert Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Michael Wright inbounds the ball | 40-28 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 19:46 | Illinois State | James Busby buries a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Marcus Osborne | 42-28 |
| 19:44 | Western Kentucky | Steven Peacock steps in front of the Gilbert Johnson pass in the backcourt | 42-28 |
| 19:43 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock banks in the layup | 44-28 |
| 19:29 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey connects on the shot from the right block set up by Garrett Whiteaker | 44-30 |
| 19:15 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock misses short on a turnaround from the left block | 44-30 |
| 19:14 | Illinois State | Marcus Osborne snags the offensive board | 44-30 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | James Busby is called for traveling | 44-30 |
| 18:46 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker misses the jumper from the right side | 44-30 |
| 18:44 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Marcus Osborne | 44-30 |
| 18:31 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 44-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Dustin (PG), Anthony Gordon (SF), Craig Fallon (PF), Steven Pollak (C) George Labonte, Michael Wright, James Busby, Marcus Osborne | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 18:09 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey misses the easy layup | 44-30 |
| 18:07 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey hits the follow up shot | 44-32 |
| 17:50 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-32 |
| 17:49 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak snags the offensive board | 44-32 |
| 17:27 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak drills a jumpshot from the left side set up by Eric Dustin | 46-32 |
| 17:23 | Western Kentucky | Eric Dustin picks off the pass by Everett Hayes in the backcourt | 46-32 |
| 17:09 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Steven Peacock | 48-32 |
| 16:50 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-32 |
| 16:48 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson snags the offensive board | 48-32 |
| 16:40 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido connects on the jumpshot from the right side set up by Everett Hayes | 48-34 |
| 16:31 | Illinois State | Gilbert Johnson swats the layup by Craig Fallon | 48-34 |
| 16:30 | Illinois State | Craig Fallon can't tip it in | 48-34 |
| 16:28 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock tips it back up and in | 50-34 |
| 16:14 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido's pass is intercepted by Steven Pollak | 50-34 |
| 16:01 | Illinois State | Anthony Gordon scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-34 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Eric Dustin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Peacock (tiring) 16 pts. 3 ast. SF - Anthony Gordon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Craig Fallon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Steven Pollak (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Garrett Whiteaker (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Everett Hayes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dale Pulido (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jesse Rowsey (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Gilbert Johnson (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 15:49 | Western Kentucky | Craig Fallon takes the ball from Garrett Whiteaker | 53-34 |
| 15:24 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock double dribbles | 53-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Labonte (PG), Frederick Rock (SG), Michael Wright (SF), James Busby (PF), Marcus Osborne (C) Eric Dustin, Steven Peacock, Anthony Gordon, Craig Fallon, Steven Pollak | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (PG), Tim Hoang (SG), Rene Giordano (SF), Carl Ritthaler (PF), Michael Haines (C) Garrett Whiteaker, Everett Hayes, Dale Pulido, Jesse Rowsey, Gilbert Johnson | |
| 15:03 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Carl Ritthaler | 53-37 |
| 14:44 | Illinois State | George Labonte can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by David Alessi - foul #1 on David Alessi, team foul #1 | 53-37 |
| 14:44 | Illinois State | George Labonte makes the 1st free throw | 54-37 |
| 14:44 | Illinois State | George Labonte makes the 2nd free throw | 55-37 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 14:40 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi is hacked by George Labonte in the backcourt - foul #3 on George Labonte, team foul #1 | 55-37 |
| 14:26 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by David Alessi | 55-39 |
| 14:08 | Illinois State | Michael Wright comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-39 |
| 14:06 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to James Busby | 55-39 |
| 13:51 | Illinois State | George Labonte buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Frederick Rock | 58-39 |
| 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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:34 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi hits a floater from the right wing set up by Carl Ritthaler and the foul's on Marcus Osborne - foul #1 on Marcus Osborne, team foul #2 | 58-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Monreal (PG), Steven Peacock (SG) George Labonte, Frederick Rock | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes (SG), Dale Pulido (SF), Bobbie Hurley (C) Tim Hoang, Rene Giordano, Carl Ritthaler | |
| 13:34 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi makes the free throw | 58-42 |
| 13:12 | Illinois State | Dale Pulido steals it from Michael Wright | 58-42 |
| 13:07 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi lays it up and in on a nice dish by Dale Pulido | 58-44 |
| 13:00 | Illinois State | Bobbie Hurley takes the ball from James Busby | 58-44 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 12:56 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 58-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Dustin (SG), Craig Fallon (C) Steven Peacock, Marcus Osborne | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker (PG), Jesse Rowsey (PF) David Alessi, Michael Haines | |
| 12:46 | Illinois State | Mark Monreal can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Garrett Whiteaker - foul #3 on Garrett Whiteaker, team foul #2 | 58-44 |
| 12:46 | Illinois State | Mark Monreal makes the 1st free throw | 59-44 |
| 12:46 | Illinois State | Mark Monreal misses the 2nd free throw | 59-44 |
| 12:46 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey grabs the defensive rebound | 59-44 |
| 12:41 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dale Pulido, team foul #3 | 59-44 |
| 12:24 | Illinois State | James Busby lays it up and in on a nice dish by Eric Dustin | 61-44 |
| 12:04 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 61-44 |
| 12:03 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Michael Wright | 61-44 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Monreal (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eric Dustin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Wright (tiring) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - James Busby (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Craig Fallon (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Garrett Whiteaker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Everett Hayes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dale Pulido (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jesse Rowsey (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Bobbie Hurley (fairly fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:46 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin is fouled on the floor by Dale Pulido - foul #3 on Dale Pulido, team foul #4 | 61-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Labonte (PG), Steven Peacock (SG), Anthony Gordon (SF), Marcus Osborne (C) Mark Monreal, Eric Dustin, Michael Wright, James Busby | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano (SF), Carl Ritthaler (PF), Gilbert Johnson (C) Dale Pulido, Jesse Rowsey, Bobbie Hurley | |
| 11:24 | Illinois State | Anthony Gordon comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 61-44 |
| 11:22 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Carl Ritthaler | 61-44 |
| 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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:15 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Everett Hayes | 61-47 |
| 11:03 | Illinois State | Marcus Osborne can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 61-47 |
| 11:01 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano gets the rebound | 61-47 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 10:41 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler makes the wide open fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Garrett Whiteaker | 61-49 |
| 10:19 | Illinois State | George Labonte comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 61-49 |
| 10:18 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler grabs the defensive rebound | 61-49 |
| 10:01 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker is fouled on the floor by Marcus Osborne - foul #2 on Marcus Osborne, team foul #3 | 61-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Monreal (PG), Frederick Rock (SG), Eric Dustin (SF), James Busby (PF), Steven Pollak (C) George Labonte, Steven Peacock, Anthony Gordon, Craig Fallon, Marcus Osborne | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (PG), Tim Hoang (SG), Dale Pulido (SF), Michael Haines (PF), Bobbie Hurley (C) Garrett Whiteaker, Everett Hayes, Rene Giordano, Carl Ritthaler, Gilbert Johnson | |
| 09:52 | Western Kentucky | Bobbie Hurley connects on the floater from the right block on a nice dish by Michael Haines and he's fouled by Eric Dustin - foul #1 on Eric Dustin, team foul #4 | 61-51 |
| 09:52 | Western Kentucky | Bobbie Hurley misses the free throw | 61-51 |
| 09:52 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Steven Pollak | 61-51 |
| 09:38 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak misses the lay-in | 61-51 |
| 09:36 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang pulls down the rebound | 61-51 |
| 09:18 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines hits a wide open jump hook near the basket set up by David Alessi | 61-53 |
| 08:59 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 61-53 |
| 08:57 | Western Kentucky | Bobbie Hurley snags the defensive board | 61-53 |
| 08:38 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 61-53 |
| 08:37 | Illinois State | Frederick Rock snags the defensive board | 61-53 |
| 08:23 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak loses the ball out of bounds | 61-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Labonte (PG), Steven Peacock (SG), Michael Wright (SF), Craig Fallon (PF), Marcus Osborne (C) Mark Monreal, Frederick Rock, Eric Dustin, James Busby, Steven Pollak | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker (PG), Rene Giordano (SF), Carl Ritthaler (PF) Tim Hoang, Dale Pulido, Bobbie Hurley | |
| 08:04 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Marcus Osborne - foul #3 on Marcus Osborne, team foul #5 | 61-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes (SG), Jesse Rowsey (PF) David Alessi, Michael Haines | |
| 08:04 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler makes the 1st free throw | 61-54 |
| 08:04 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler makes the 2nd free throw | 61-55 |
| 07:45 | Illinois State | Michael Wright connects on the fadeaway from close range | 63-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - George Labonte (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Steven Peacock (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Wright (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. PF - Craig Fallon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Marcus Osborne (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Garrett Whiteaker (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Everett Hayes (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Rene Giordano (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Jesse Rowsey (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Carl Ritthaler (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:39 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes travels in the backcourt | 63-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Anthony Gordon (SF) Michael Wright | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 07:31 | Illinois State | Craig Fallon misses the lay-in | 63-55 |
| 07:29 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker snags the defensive board | 63-55 |
| 07:27 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker is hacked by Anthony Gordon in the backcourt - foul #2 on Anthony Gordon, team foul #6 | 63-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson (C) Rene Giordano | |
| 07:19 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler knocks in the jumper from the right side | 63-57 |
| 06:58 | Illinois State | Marcus Osborne hits the finger roll | 65-57 |
| 06:55 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson is hacked by Marcus Osborne in the backcourt - foul #4 on Marcus Osborne, team foul #7 | 65-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Dustin (SG), Michael Wright (SF) Steven Peacock, Marcus Osborne | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider (PG), Michael Haines (PF) Garrett Whiteaker, Jesse Rowsey | |
| 06:55 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 65-58 |
| 06:55 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 65-59 |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin misses long on a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Everett Hayes - foul #1 on Everett Hayes, team foul #5 | 65-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Monreal (PG), Frederick Rock (SG), James Busby (PF) George Labonte, Michael Wright, Anthony Gordon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (SG), Dale Pulido (SF), Bobbie Hurley (C) Everett Hayes, Carl Ritthaler, Gilbert Johnson | |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin misses the 1st free throw | 65-59 |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin makes the 2nd free throw | 66-59 |
| 06:18 | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider is fouled on the floor by Mark Monreal - foul #2 on Mark Monreal, team foul #8 | 66-59 |
| 06:18 | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider misses the 1st free throw | 66-59 |
| 06:18 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Craig Fallon | 66-59 |
| 06:03 | Illinois State | Mark Monreal misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 66-59 |
| 06:02 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi snags the defensive board | 66-59 |
| 06:00 | Western Kentucky | Bobbie Hurley throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 66-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Marcus Osborne (C) Craig Fallon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang (SG) Alan Schneider | |
| 05:37 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin banks in the layup on a great pass from Frederick Rock and the foul's on Michael Haines - foul #3 on Michael Haines, team foul #6 | 68-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Labonte (PG), Michael Wright (SF), Steven Pollak (PF) Mark Monreal, Frederick Rock, James Busby | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker (PG), Everett Hayes (SG), Rene Giordano (SF), Jesse Rowsey (PF), Gilbert Johnson (C) David Alessi, Tim Hoang, Dale Pulido, Michael Haines, Bobbie Hurley | |
| 05:37 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin makes the free throw | 69-59 |
| 05:23 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey misses long on a turnaround from close range but the foul's on Steven Pollak - foul #1 on Steven Pollak, team foul #9 | 69-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Steven Peacock (SG), Anthony Gordon (PF) Eric Dustin, Marcus Osborne | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler (C) Gilbert Johnson | |
| 05:23 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey makes the 1st free throw | 69-60 |
| 05:23 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey misses the 2nd free throw | 69-60 |
| 05:23 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak gets the rebound | 69-60 |
| 05:04 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 69-60 |
| 05:02 | Illinois State | Michael Wright grabs the offensive board | 69-60 |
| 04:53 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock comes up short on the runner from close range | 69-60 |
| 04:51 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey pulls down the rebound | 69-60 |
| 04:46 | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 69-60 |
| 04:45 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak gets the rebound | 69-60 |
| 04:16 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak blows the layup but he's fouled by Garrett Whiteaker - foul #4 on Garrett Whiteaker, team foul #7 | 69-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Monreal (PG), Eric Dustin (SG), Craig Fallon (C) George Labonte, Steven Peacock, Anthony Gordon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido (SF), Michael Haines (PF), Bobbie Hurley (C) Rene Giordano, Jesse Rowsey, Carl Ritthaler | |
| 04:16 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak makes the 1st free throw | 70-60 |
| 04:16 | Illinois State | Steven Pollak makes the 2nd free throw | 71-60 |
| 03:50 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido knocks in the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Garrett Whiteaker | 71-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:48 | Illinois State | Mark Monreal's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 71-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Frederick Rock (SG), James Busby (PF) Michael Wright, Steven Pollak | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (PG), Tim Hoang (SG), Gilbert Johnson (C) Garrett Whiteaker, Everett Hayes, Bobbie Hurley | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:35 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido connects on the 3pt shot from straight away | 71-66 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Monreal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Frederick Rock (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Eric Dustin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. PF - James Busby (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Craig Fallon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Alessi (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tim Hoang (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Dale Pulido (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Haines (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Gilbert Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:07 | Illinois State | Dale Pulido picks off the pass by Craig Fallon | 71-66 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 02:57 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi can't connect on an uncontested 3 pointer from the left wing | 71-66 |
| 02:55 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines tips it home | 71-68 |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Anthony Gordon (PF) James Busby | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Garrett Whiteaker (PG), Everett Hayes (SG), Jesse Rowsey (PF) David Alessi, Tim Hoang, Michael Haines | |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | Mark Monreal drills a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Eric Dustin | 73-68 |
| 02:13 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson drills a shot from close range on a nice dish by Jesse Rowsey | 73-70 |
| 02:13 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Labonte (PG), Steven Peacock (SG), Michael Wright (SF), Steven Pollak (C) Mark Monreal, Frederick Rock, Eric Dustin, Anthony Gordon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Craig Fallon hits the finger roll on a great pass from George Labonte | 75-70 |
| 01:37 | Western Kentucky | Michael Wright steps in front of the Dale Pulido pass | 75-70 |
| 01:37 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 75-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Busby (PF), Marcus Osborne (C) Craig Fallon, Steven Pollak | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 01:19 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock is fouled on the floor by Garrett Whiteaker - foul #5 on Garrett Whiteaker, team foul #8 | 75-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (PG) Garrett Whiteaker | |
| 01:19 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock makes the 1st free throw | 76-70 |
| 01:19 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock makes the 2nd free throw | 77-70 |
| 01:13 | Western Kentucky | Steven Peacock is called for the reach on Everett Hayes in the backcourt - foul #2 on Steven Peacock, team foul #10 | 77-70 |
| 01:13 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 77-71 |
| 01:13 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes misses the 2nd free throw | 77-71 |
| 01:13 | Illinois State | Michael Wright grabs the defensive rebound | 77-71 |
| 00:58 | Illinois State | Michael Wright drills a floater in the lane on a nice dish by Steven Peacock | 79-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:50 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 79-71 |
| 00:48 | Illinois State | Michael Wright grabs the board | 79-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Michael Wright is hacked by David Alessi in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Alessi, team foul #9 | 79-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Craig Fallon (PF), Eric Dustin (C) James Busby, Marcus Osborne | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Michael Wright misses the 1st free throw | 79-71 |
| 00:46 | Western Kentucky | Jesse Rowsey gets the rebound | 79-71 |
| 00:39 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 79-71 |
| 00:38 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson grabs the offensive rebound | 79-71 |
| 00:35 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi is open and scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Everett Hayes | 79-74 |
| 00:35 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 79-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Anthony Gordon (PF) Michael Wright | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Everett Hayes is called for the reach on Craig Fallon in the backcourt - foul #2 on Everett Hayes, team foul #10 | 79-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Wright (SF) Anthony Gordon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Craig Fallon makes the 1st free throw | 80-74 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Craig Fallon makes the 2nd free throw | 81-74 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:27 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Jesse Rowsey | 81-77 |
| 00:26 | Illinois State | Everett Hayes is called for the reach on Eric Dustin in the backcourt - foul #3 on Everett Hayes, team foul #11 | 81-77 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Anthony Gordon (PF), Marcus Osborne (C) George Labonte, Craig Fallon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:26 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin makes the 1st free throw | 82-77 |
| 00:26 | Illinois State | Eric Dustin makes the 2nd free throw | 83-77 |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 83-77 |
| 00:19 | Western Kentucky | Gilbert Johnson gets the offensive rebound | 83-77 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Everett Hayes hits a 3 from the left wing set up by Dale Pulido | 83-80 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 83-80 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Everett Hayes is called for the reach on Michael Wright in the backcourt - foul #4 on Everett Hayes, team foul #12 | 83-80 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Michael Wright misses the 1st free throw | 83-80 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Michael Wright makes the 2nd free throw | 84-80 |
| 00:08 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Jesse Rowsey | 84-83 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock is hacked by Everett Hayes in the backcourt - foul #5 on Everett Hayes, team foul #13 | 84-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Labonte (PG), James Busby (PF) Eric Dustin, Anthony Gordon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang (SG) Everett Hayes | |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock makes the 1st free throw | 85-83 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Steven Peacock makes the 2nd free throw | 86-83 |
| 00:06 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 86-83 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 86-83 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Michael Wright snags the defensive board | 86-83 |