| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Larry Hastings (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kenneth Topping (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Joseph Lloyd (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Christopher Worley (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Derek Niewiadomski (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Clayton Kelemen (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Edward Whitaker (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Robert Williams (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Micheal House (fresh) 5 pts. C - Charles Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd inbounds the ball | 33-30 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:43 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 33-30 |
| 19:42 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley hits the follow up shot | 35-30 |
| 19:21 | Rider | Charles Smith is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side | 35-30 |
| 19:20 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd gets the rebound | 35-30 |
| 19:04 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd's floater is tipped away by Micheal House | 35-30 |
| 19:03 | Rider | Charles Smith gets the rebound | 35-30 |
| 18:51 | Rider | Micheal House is fouled on the floor by Joseph Lloyd - foul #2 on Joseph Lloyd, team foul #1 | 35-30 |
| 18:36 | Rider | Robert Williams comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 35-30 |
| 18:34 | Illinois State | Kenneth Topping grabs the defensive rebound | 35-30 |
| 18:28 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings can't connect on a jumper in the lane | 35-30 |
| 18:26 | Rider | Micheal House grabs the board | 35-30 |
| 18:23 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen is hacked by Kenneth Topping in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenneth Topping, team foul #2 | 35-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Goldner (SG), Michael Clements (SF), Philip Smith (PF), Randolph Wesolowski (C) Kenneth Topping, Joseph Lloyd, Christopher Worley, Derek Niewiadomski | |
| Subs | Rider | William Boller (C) Charles Smith | |
| 18:03 | Rider | William Boller misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 35-30 |
| 18:01 | Illinois State | Michael Clements grabs the board | 35-30 |
| 17:57 | Illinois State | Micheal House is called for the reach on Michael Clements - foul #2 on Micheal House, team foul #1 | 35-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kenneth Topping (SG) Larry Hastings | |
| Subs | Rider | Francis Conley (SG), Steven Reed (SF), James Jones (PF) Edward Whitaker, Robert Williams, Micheal House | |
| 17:39 | Illinois State | James Jones steps in front of the Michael Clements pass | 35-30 |
| 17:37 | Rider | Francis Conley is hacked by Kenneth Topping in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenneth Topping, team foul #3 | 35-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Rider | Ronald Reichenberg (PG) Clayton Kelemen | |
| 17:10 | Rider | James Jones is whistled for a carry | 35-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Worley (PF), Derek Niewiadomski (C) Philip Smith, Randolph Wesolowski | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 16:45 | Illinois State | Michael Clements comes up short on the floater from the left side | 35-30 |
| 16:44 | Rider | William Boller snags the defensive board | 35-30 |
| 16:39 | Rider | Steven Reed is hacked by Michael Clements in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Clements, team foul #4 | 35-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Hastings (PG), Joseph Lloyd (SF) John Goldner, Michael Clements | |
| Subs | Rider | Clayton Kelemen (PG), Edward Whitaker (SG), Robert Williams (SF), Micheal House (PF), Charles Smith (C) Ronald Reichenberg, Francis Conley, Steven Reed, James Jones, William Boller | |
| 16:24 | Rider | Micheal House can't connect on a jump hook near the basket but he's hacked by Larry Hastings - foul #1 on Larry Hastings, team foul #5 | 35-30 |
| 16:24 | Rider | Micheal House makes the 1st free throw | 35-31 |
| 16:24 | Rider | Micheal House misses the 2nd free throw | 35-31 |
| 16:24 | Rider | Charles Smith grabs the offensive board | 35-31 |
| 16:13 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen lays it in set up by Edward Whitaker and he's hacked by Larry Hastings - foul #2 on Larry Hastings, team foul #6 | 35-33 |
| 16:13 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen makes the free throw | 35-34 |
| 15:53 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley clanks a turnaround from the right block | 35-34 |
| 15:51 | Rider | Micheal House gets the rebound | 35-34 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Larry Hastings (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kenneth Topping (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Joseph Lloyd (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Worley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Derek Niewiadomski (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Clayton Kelemen (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Edward Whitaker (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Williams (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Micheal House (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Charles Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Rider | Larry Hastings steals the ball from Robert Williams | 35-34 |
| 15:29 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 35-34 |
| 15:27 | Illinois State | Derek Niewiadomski tips it home | 37-34 |
| 15:22 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Worley - foul #2 on Christopher Worley, team foul #7 | 37-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Chad Johnston (PG), John Goldner (SG), Philip Smith (PF), James Summers (C) Larry Hastings, Kenneth Topping, Christopher Worley, Derek Niewiadomski | |
| Subs | Rider | Kevin Schafer (SG), William Boller (C) Robert Williams, Charles Smith | |
| 15:22 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen makes the 1st free throw | 37-35 |
| 15:22 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen makes the 2nd free throw | 37-36 |
| 15:01 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 37-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Clements (SF) Joseph Lloyd | |
| Subs | Rider | Francis Conley (PG), Steven Reed (SF), James Jones (PF) Clayton Kelemen, Edward Whitaker, Micheal House | |
| 14:45 | Rider | Kevin Schafer misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 37-36 |
| 14:44 | Rider | James Jones hits the follow up shot | 37-38 |
| 14:25 | Illinois State | Philip Smith clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 37-38 |
| 14:24 | Illinois State | James Summers can't tip it in | 37-38 |
| 14:22 | Illinois State | Philip Smith tips it back up and in | 39-38 |
| 14:20 | Rider | James Summers is called for the reach on Francis Conley in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Summers, team foul #8 | 39-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kenneth Topping (SG), Randolph Wesolowski (C) John Goldner, James Summers | |
| Subs | Rider | Philip Gardner (C) William Boller | |
| 14:20 | Rider | Francis Conley makes the 1st free throw | 39-39 |
| 14:20 | Rider | Francis Conley makes the 2nd free throw | 39-40 |
| 13:51 | Illinois State | Chad Johnston's pass is intercepted by James Jones | 39-40 |
| 13:33 | Rider | Steven Reed buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Francis Conley | 39-42 |
| 13:08 | Illinois State | Philip Smith comes up short on the shot in the lane but the foul's on James Jones - foul #1 on James Jones, team foul #2 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Hastings (PG), John Goldner (SG), Christopher Worley (PF), Derek Niewiadomski (C) Chad Johnston, Kenneth Topping, Michael Clements, Randolph Wesolowski | |
| Subs | Rider | Clayton Kelemen (PG), Edward Whitaker (SG), Robert Williams (SF), Micheal House (PF), Charles Smith (C) Francis Conley, Kevin Schafer, Steven Reed, James Jones, Philip Gardner | |
| 13:08 | Illinois State | Philip Smith misses the 1st free throw | 39-42 |
| 13:08 | Illinois State | Philip Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 40-42 |
| 12:43 | Rider | Micheal House clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-42 |
| 12:41 | Rider | Robert Williams gets the offensive rebound | 40-42 |
| 12:33 | Rider | Charles Smith connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Edward Whitaker | 40-45 |
| 12:27 | Illinois State | John Goldner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 40-45 |
| 12:26 | Rider | Micheal House snags the defensive board | 40-45 |
| 12:23 | Rider | Robert Williams travels in the backcourt | 40-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd (SF) Philip Smith | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 12:04 | Illinois State | Charles Smith denies the turnaround by Derek Niewiadomski | 40-45 |
| 12:03 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to John Goldner | 40-45 |
| 11:58 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-45 |
| 11:56 | Rider | Charles Smith pulls down the rebound | 40-45 |
| 11:45 | Rider | Micheal House hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the left side | 40-45 |
| 11:43 | Rider | Robert Williams tips it back up and in | 40-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Larry Hastings (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - John Goldner (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Lloyd (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Worley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Derek Niewiadomski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Clayton Kelemen (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Edward Whitaker (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Micheal House (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Charles Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:22 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Christopher Worley | 43-47 |
| 11:04 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen drills a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Edward Whitaker | 43-49 |
| 10:48 | Illinois State | John Goldner's pass is intercepted by Micheal House | 43-49 |
| 10:46 | Rider | John Goldner steps in front of the Micheal House pass in the backcourt | 43-49 |
| 10:36 | Illinois State | Derek Niewiadomski comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 43-49 |
| 10:35 | Rider | Edward Whitaker pulls down the rebound | 43-49 |
| 10:17 | Rider | Robert Williams connects on the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Clayton Kelemen | 43-51 |
| 10:01 | Illinois State | Derek Niewiadomski hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Larry Hastings | 45-51 |
| 09:58 | Rider | Robert Williams is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 45-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Chad Johnston (PG), Kenneth Topping (SG), Michael Clements (SF), Randolph Wesolowski (C) Larry Hastings, John Goldner, Joseph Lloyd, Derek Niewiadomski | |
| Subs | Rider | Francis Conley (PG), Kevin Schafer (SG), Steven Reed (SF), James Jones (PF), William Boller (C) Clayton Kelemen, Edward Whitaker, Robert Williams, Micheal House, Charles Smith | |
| 09:45 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley misses long on a shot from the free throw line | 45-51 |
| 09:44 | Rider | James Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 45-51 |
| 09:38 | Rider | Francis Conley's pass is intercepted by Michael Clements | 45-51 |
| 09:15 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley misses long on a fadeaway from the baseline but he's hacked by James Jones - foul #2 on James Jones, team foul #3 | 45-51 |
| 09:15 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley misses the 1st free throw | 45-51 |
| 09:15 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley misses the 2nd free throw | 45-51 |
| 09:15 | Rider | James Jones pulls down the rebound | 45-51 |
| 09:13 | Rider | Kevin Schafer double dribbles in the backcourt | 45-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Philip Smith (PF) Christopher Worley | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 08:56 | Illinois State | Randolph Wesolowski misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 45-51 |
| 08:54 | Illinois State | Philip Smith grabs the offensive board | 45-51 |
| 08:46 | Illinois State | Chad Johnston misses badly on a shot from the left side | 45-51 |
| 08:44 | Rider | James Jones snags the defensive board | 45-51 |
| 08:42 | Rider | Steven Reed is fouled in the backcourt by Kenneth Topping - foul #3 on Kenneth Topping, team foul #9 | 45-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Rider | Clayton Kelemen (PG) Francis Conley | |
| 08:42 | Rider | Steven Reed misses the 1st free throw | 45-51 |
| 08:42 | Illinois State | Randolph Wesolowski grabs the board | 45-51 |
| 08:25 | Illinois State | Chad Johnston clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 45-51 |
| 08:23 | Rider | James Jones gets the rebound | 45-51 |
| 08:19 | Rider | Kevin Schafer is hacked by Randolph Wesolowski in the backcourt - foul #1 on Randolph Wesolowski, team foul #10 | 45-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Hastings (PG), Joseph Lloyd (SF), Derek Niewiadomski (C) Chad Johnston, Michael Clements, Randolph Wesolowski | |
| Subs | Rider | Micheal House (PF), Philip Gardner (C) James Jones, William Boller | |
| 08:19 | Rider | Kevin Schafer makes the 1st free throw | 45-52 |
| 08:19 | Rider | Kevin Schafer makes the 2nd free throw | 45-53 |
| 08:04 | Illinois State | Philip Smith misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 45-53 |
| 08:03 | Rider | Steven Reed grabs the board | 45-53 |
| 07:54 | Rider | Micheal House drills a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Steven Reed and he's fouled by Philip Smith - foul #1 on Philip Smith, team foul #11 | 45-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Worley (PF), James Summers (C) Philip Smith, Derek Niewiadomski | |
| Subs | Rider | Francis Conley (SG), Edward Whitaker (SF) Kevin Schafer, Steven Reed | |
| 07:54 | Rider | Micheal House misses the free throw | 45-55 |
| 07:54 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Kenneth Topping | 45-55 |
| 07:37 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Micheal House - foul #3 on Micheal House, team foul #4 | 45-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Rider | Robert Williams (SF) Francis Conley | |
| 07:37 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings misses the 1st free throw | 45-55 |
| 07:37 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings misses the 2nd free throw | 45-55 |
| 07:37 | Rider | Micheal House gets the rebound | 45-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Larry Hastings (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Kenneth Topping (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Joseph Lloyd (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Worley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - James Summers (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Clayton Kelemen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edward Whitaker (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Williams (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Micheal House (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Philip Gardner (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:08 | Rider | Edward Whitaker is alone and drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Clayton Kelemen | 45-58 |
| 06:58 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd buries a shot from the left block | 47-58 |
| 06:46 | Rider | Robert Williams comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Joseph Lloyd - foul #3 on Joseph Lloyd, team foul #12 | 47-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Chad Johnston (PG), Michael Clements (SF) Larry Hastings, Joseph Lloyd | |
| Subs | Rider | Kevin Schafer (SG), James Jones (PF), William Boller (C) Clayton Kelemen, Micheal House, Philip Gardner | |
| 06:46 | Rider | Robert Williams makes the 1st free throw | 47-59 |
| 06:46 | Rider | Robert Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 47-60 |
| 06:34 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley banks in the layup on a nice dish by Michael Clements | 49-60 |
| 06:17 | Rider | William Boller hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket but the foul's on Kenneth Topping - foul #4 on Kenneth Topping, team foul #13 | 49-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Goldner (SG), Philip Smith (PF) Kenneth Topping, Christopher Worley | |
| Subs | Rider | Francis Conley (PG), Steven Reed (SF) Edward Whitaker, Robert Williams | |
| 06:17 | Rider | William Boller makes the 1st free throw | 49-61 |
| 06:17 | Rider | William Boller makes the 2nd free throw | 49-62 |
| 05:56 | Illinois State | Michael Clements misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-62 |
| 05:55 | Rider | The rebound goes to James Jones | 49-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 05:52 | Rider | Francis Conley loses the dribble to John Goldner in the backcourt | 49-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 05:35 | Illinois State | John Goldner misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 49-62 |
| 05:34 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Chad Johnston | 49-62 |
| 05:22 | Illinois State | Chad Johnston is called for traveling | 49-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Hastings (PG), Joseph Lloyd (SF), Christopher Worley (PF) Chad Johnston, Michael Clements, Philip Smith | |
| Subs | Rider | Clayton Kelemen (PG), Philip Gardner (PF), Charles Smith (C) Kevin Schafer, James Jones, William Boller | |
| 04:59 | Rider | Christopher Worley denies the turnaround by Francis Conley | 49-62 |
| 04:58 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley gets the rebound | 49-62 |
| 04:46 | Illinois State | James Summers connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:27 | Rider | Charles Smith hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 52-62 |
| 04:26 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley pulls down the rebound | 52-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:07 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 52-62 |
| 04:06 | Illinois State | James Summers tips it back up and in | 54-62 |
| 04:06 | Rider | Rider calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 54-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Chad Johnston (PG), Kenneth Topping (SG), Michael Clements (SF), Derek Niewiadomski (PF), Randolph Wesolowski (C) Larry Hastings, John Goldner, Joseph Lloyd, Christopher Worley, James Summers | |
| Subs | Rider | Kevin Schafer (SG), Robert Williams (SF), Micheal House (PF) Francis Conley, Steven Reed, Philip Gardner | |
| 03:58 | Rider | Kevin Schafer misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-62 |
| 03:56 | Illinois State | Derek Niewiadomski grabs the defensive rebound | 54-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:53 | Illinois State | Chad Johnston's pass is intercepted by Clayton Kelemen in the backcourt | 54-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:33 | Rider | Kevin Schafer can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 54-62 |
| 03:31 | Illinois State | Derek Niewiadomski grabs the board | 54-62 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Chad Johnston (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Kenneth Topping (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. SF - Michael Clements (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Derek Niewiadomski (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Randolph Wesolowski (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Clayton Kelemen (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Kevin Schafer (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Williams (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Micheal House (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Charles Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:19 | Illinois State | Randolph Wesolowski is whistled for traveling | 54-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Philip Smith (PF) Derek Niewiadomski | |
| Subs | Rider | William Boller (C) Charles Smith | |
| 03:01 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Randolph Wesolowski - foul #2 on Randolph Wesolowski, team foul #14 | 54-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Hastings (PG), James Summers (C) Chad Johnston, Randolph Wesolowski | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 03:01 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen misses the 1st free throw | 54-62 |
| 03:01 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen makes the 2nd free throw | 54-63 |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's fouled by Micheal House - foul #4 on Micheal House, team foul #5 | 54-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd (SF) Michael Clements | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings makes the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings makes the 2nd free throw | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:17 | Rider | William Boller buries a shot from close range on a great pass from Robert Williams | 56-65 |
| 01:58 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd buries a shot from the left side on a nice dish by Larry Hastings | 58-65 |
| 01:35 | Rider | Micheal House is open and scores on a fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Kevin Schafer | 58-67 |
| 01:25 | Illinois State | Joseph Lloyd travels with the ball | 58-67 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Worley (PF) Philip Smith | |
| Subs | Rider | Charles Smith (C) William Boller | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:00 | Rider | Kevin Schafer misses long on a floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Kenneth Topping - foul #5 on Kenneth Topping, team foul #15 | 58-67 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Goldner (SG) Kenneth Topping | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 01:00 | Rider | Kevin Schafer makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 01:00 | Rider | Kevin Schafer makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Larry Hastings misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 58-69 |
| 00:53 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley tips it but misses | 58-69 |
| 00:52 | Rider | The rebound goes to Charles Smith | 58-69 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Rider | Charles Smith lays it up and in set up by Clayton Kelemen | 58-71 |
| 00:20 | Illinois State | John Goldner misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 58-71 |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | Christopher Worley hits the follow up shot | 60-71 |
| 00:00 | Rider | Clayton Kelemen runs out the clock | 60-71 |