| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Steven Chausse (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Latshaw (fresh) SF - Thomas Moreau (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Randall (fresh) 3 reb. C - Gregory Baker (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Robert Wray (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Willie Stevenson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - George Lyons (fresh) 4 pts. PF - James Ulrich (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - John Skinner (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Villanova | George Lyons inbounds the ball | 22-29 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:41 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson knocks in the runner in the paint | 22-31 |
| 19:23 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall misses the runner from the right block | 22-31 |
| 19:21 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker tips it but misses | 22-31 |
| 19:20 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall gets the offensive rebound | 22-31 |
| 18:58 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall scores on a turnaround from close range set up by Steven Chausse | 24-31 |
| 18:36 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Wray | 24-34 |
| 18:32 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 24-34 |
| 18:30 | Villanova | John Skinner snags the defensive board | 24-34 |
| 18:26 | Villanova | David Latshaw steals the ball from George Lyons in the backcourt | 24-34 |
| 18:24 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw lays it up and in | 26-34 |
| 18:01 | Villanova | Robert Wray travels with the ball | 26-34 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper (PG), David Gregory (SG), James Beal (SF), Wayne Brewer (PF), Donald Tate (C) Steven Chausse, David Latshaw, Thomas Moreau, Kevin Randall, Gregory Baker | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (PG), Christopher Shankle (SG), Thomas Shaeffer (SF), George Spaulding (PF), Jerry Carlsen (C) Robert Wray, Willie Stevenson, George Lyons, James Ulrich, John Skinner | |
| 17:47 | Eastern Illinois | James Beal buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by David Gregory and he's hacked by George Spaulding - foul #2 on George Spaulding, team foul #1 | 28-34 |
| 17:47 | Eastern Illinois | James Beal misses the free throw | 28-34 |
| 17:47 | Villanova | George Spaulding grabs the defensive rebound | 28-34 |
| 17:18 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle is hacked by David Gregory - foul #2 on David Gregory, team foul #1 | 28-34 |
| 17:05 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Steven Bryant | 28-37 |
| 16:59 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Tate connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Wayne Brewer | 31-37 |
| 16:34 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer blows the dunk but he's hacked by Larry Draper - foul #2 on Larry Draper, team foul #2 | 31-37 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Carlos Ford (SF), Kevin Randall (PF), Gregory Baker (C) James Beal, Wayne Brewer, Donald Tate | |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Wray (PG), Willie Stevenson (SG), James Ulrich (PF), John Skinner (C) Steven Bryant, Christopher Shankle, George Spaulding, Jerry Carlsen | |
| 16:34 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer makes the 1st free throw | 31-38 |
| 16:34 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer makes the 2nd free throw | 31-39 |
| 16:27 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker drills a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Larry Draper | 33-39 |
| 16:05 | Villanova | Robert Wray misses long on an open 3 from the right wing | 33-39 |
| 16:03 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker pulls down the rebound | 33-39 |
| 15:50 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall makes the jumper in the lane set up by Larry Draper | 35-39 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Larry Draper (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Gregory (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Carlos Ford (fresh) PF - Kevin Randall (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Gregory Baker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Robert Wray (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Willie Stevenson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Thomas Shaeffer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - James Ulrich (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - John Skinner (fresh) 7 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Villanova | Robert Wray misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 35-39 |
| 15:36 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker pulls down the rebound | 35-39 |
| 15:29 | Eastern Illinois | Carlos Ford's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 35-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse (PG), David Latshaw (SG), Thomas Moreau (SF), Wayne Brewer (C) Larry Draper, David Gregory, Carlos Ford, Gregory Baker | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (PG), Christopher Shankle (SG), George Lyons (SF) Robert Wray, Willie Stevenson, Thomas Shaeffer | |
| 15:08 | Villanova | George Lyons is hacked by Kevin Randall - foul #1 on Kevin Randall, team foul #3 | 35-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | George Spaulding (PF), Jerry Carlsen (C) James Ulrich, John Skinner | |
| 14:53 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 35-42 |
| 14:31 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall buries a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Wayne Brewer | 38-42 |
| 14:10 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-42 |
| 14:09 | Villanova | Jerry Carlsen snags the offensive board | 38-42 |
| 13:53 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Steven Bryant | 38-45 |
| 13:37 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse is hacked by Steven Bryant - foul #1 on Steven Bryant, team foul #2 | 38-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper (PG), David Gregory (SG), James Beal (SF), Carlos Ford (PF), Donald Tate (C) Steven Chausse, David Latshaw, Thomas Moreau, Kevin Randall, Wayne Brewer | |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Wray (PG), Willie Stevenson (SG), James Ulrich (PF), John Skinner (C) Christopher Shankle, George Lyons, George Spaulding, Jerry Carlsen | |
| 13:19 | Eastern Illinois | Robert Wray is called for the reach on David Gregory - foul #2 on Robert Wray, team foul #3 | 38-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer (SF) Steven Bryant | |
| 13:05 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 38-45 |
| 13:04 | Villanova | James Ulrich grabs the board | 38-45 |
| 12:48 | Villanova | Carlos Ford is called for the reach on Willie Stevenson - foul #2 on Carlos Ford, team foul #4 | 38-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker (C) Carlos Ford | |
| Subs | Villanova | George Spaulding (SF) Thomas Shaeffer | |
| 12:37 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by John Skinner | 38-48 |
| 12:16 | Eastern Illinois | George Spaulding takes the ball from James Beal | 38-48 |
| 11:59 | Villanova | James Ulrich banks in the layup on a nice dish by Robert Wray | 38-50 |
| 11:54 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 38-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse (PG), David Latshaw (SG), Thomas Moreau (SF), Kevin Randall (PF) Larry Draper, David Gregory, James Beal, Donald Tate | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (PG), Christopher Shankle (SG), George Lyons (SF), Thomas Shaeffer (C) Robert Wray, Willie Stevenson, James Ulrich, John Skinner | |
| 11:27 | Villanova | George Spaulding connects on the driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Steven Bryant | 38-52 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Steven Chausse (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Latshaw (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Thomas Moreau (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Randall (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Gregory Baker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Steven Bryant (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Christopher Shankle (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - George Lyons (fresh) 4 pts. PF - George Spaulding (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Thomas Shaeffer (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 11:12 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau misses the jumper from the left wing | 38-52 |
| 11:10 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Thomas Shaeffer | 38-52 |
| 10:51 | Villanova | George Spaulding travels with the ball | 38-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Carlos Ford (PF), Wayne Brewer (C) Kevin Randall, Gregory Baker | |
| Subs | Villanova | Willie Stevenson (SG), James Ulrich (PF), Jerry Carlsen (C) Christopher Shankle, George Spaulding, Thomas Shaeffer | |
| 10:34 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw misses the floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Willie Stevenson - foul #1 on Willie Stevenson, team foul #4 | 38-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | David Gregory (PG), James Beal (SF) Steven Chausse, Thomas Moreau | |
| Subs | Villanova | Christopher Shankle (PG), John Skinner (C) George Lyons, Jerry Carlsen | |
| 10:34 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw makes the 1st free throw | 39-52 |
| 10:34 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw misses the 2nd free throw | 39-52 |
| 10:34 | Villanova | James Ulrich gets the rebound | 39-52 |
| 10:32 | Villanova | John Skinner is hacked by David Gregory in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Gregory, team foul #5 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper (PG) David Latshaw | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 10:17 | Villanova | A charge is called on Christopher Shankle - foul #2 on Christopher Shankle, team foul #5 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Wray (PG) Christopher Shankle | |
| 10:03 | Eastern Illinois | Robert Wray steals the ball from David Gregory | 39-52 |
| 10:00 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson can't finish the layup | 39-52 |
| 09:59 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Larry Draper | 39-52 |
| 09:42 | Eastern Illinois | David Gregory misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 39-52 |
| 09:41 | Villanova | John Skinner pulls down the rebound | 39-52 |
| 09:33 | Villanova | James Ulrich misses badly on a floater from the left block but the foul's on Carlos Ford - foul #3 on Carlos Ford, team foul #6 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse (PG), David Latshaw (SG), Thomas Moreau (SF), Kevin Randall (PF), Donald Tate (C) Larry Draper, David Gregory, James Beal, Carlos Ford, Wayne Brewer | |
| Subs | Villanova | Christopher Shankle (SG), Thomas Shaeffer (SF) Willie Stevenson, Steven Bryant | |
| 09:33 | Villanova | James Ulrich makes the 1st free throw | 39-53 |
| 09:33 | Villanova | James Ulrich makes the 2nd free throw | 39-54 |
| 09:18 | Eastern Illinois | James Ulrich swats the short shot by Kevin Randall | 39-54 |
| 09:17 | Villanova | James Ulrich pulls down the rebound | 39-54 |
| 08:58 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer's pass is intercepted by Thomas Moreau | 39-54 |
| 08:52 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing and the foul's on Robert Wray - foul #3 on Robert Wray, team foul #6 | 41-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | William Wales (SG), George Lyons (SF), George Spaulding (PF), Jerry Carlsen (C) Robert Wray, Thomas Shaeffer, James Ulrich, John Skinner | |
| 08:52 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse makes the free throw | 42-54 |
| 08:41 | Villanova | William Wales drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Christopher Shankle | 42-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 08:26 | Eastern Illinois | Jerry Carlsen is called for the reach on Steven Chausse - foul #1 on Jerry Carlsen, team foul #7 | 42-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper (SG), David Gregory (C) David Latshaw, Donald Tate | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (PG) William Wales | |
| 08:26 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse makes the 1st free throw | 43-57 |
| 08:26 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse misses the 2nd free throw | 43-57 |
| 08:26 | Villanova | George Spaulding grabs the board | 43-57 |
| 08:12 | Villanova | Jerry Carlsen misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-57 |
| 08:11 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau gets the rebound | 43-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 08:06 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 43-57 |
| 08:05 | Villanova | Jerry Carlsen grabs the defensive rebound | 43-57 |
| 08:03 | Villanova | Thomas Moreau steps in front of the George Spaulding pass in the backcourt | 43-57 |
| 07:48 | Eastern Illinois | David Gregory's layup is rejected by George Spaulding | 43-57 |
| 07:47 | Villanova | George Spaulding gets the rebound | 43-57 |
| 07:25 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-57 |
| 07:24 | Villanova | George Lyons hits the follow up shot | 43-59 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Steven Chausse (tiring) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Larry Draper (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Thomas Moreau (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Kevin Randall (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - David Gregory (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Steven Bryant (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Christopher Shankle (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - George Lyons (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - George Spaulding (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Jerry Carlsen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 07:11 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau misses short on a jumper from the right side but he's fouled by George Lyons - foul #3 on George Lyons, team foul #8 | 43-59 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | James Beal (PG), David Latshaw (SG), Wayne Brewer (PF), Gregory Baker (C) Steven Chausse, Larry Draper, Kevin Randall, David Gregory | |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Wray (PG), Willie Stevenson (SG), James Ulrich (PF), John Skinner (C) Christopher Shankle, George Lyons, George Spaulding, Jerry Carlsen | |
| 07:11 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau makes the 1st free throw | 44-59 |
| 07:11 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau makes the 2nd free throw | 45-59 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 06:42 | Villanova | Steven Bryant connects on the driving attempt in the lane | 45-61 |
| 06:27 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Bryant is called for the reach on David Latshaw - foul #2 on Steven Bryant, team foul #9 | 45-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Carlos Ford (PF), Donald Tate (C) Thomas Moreau, Gregory Baker | |
| Subs | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer (SF) Steven Bryant | |
| 06:27 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw makes the 1st free throw | 46-61 |
| 06:27 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw misses the 2nd free throw | 46-61 |
| 06:27 | Villanova | John Skinner grabs the board | 46-61 |
| 06:14 | Villanova | John Skinner loses the dribble to James Beal | 46-61 |
| 06:11 | Eastern Illinois | James Beal banks in the layup | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 06:09 | Villanova | David Latshaw picks off the pass by Thomas Shaeffer in the backcourt | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 05:55 | Eastern Illinois | Carlos Ford makes the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by David Latshaw | 51-61 |
| 05:37 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson misses the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner | 51-61 |
| 05:35 | Villanova | Robert Wray pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-61 |
| 05:19 | Villanova | Robert Wray connects on the open 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Willie Stevenson | 51-64 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 05:12 | Eastern Illinois | Wayne Brewer clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 51-64 |
| 05:11 | Villanova | James Ulrich snags the defensive board | 51-64 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 05:08 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson loses the dribble to David Latshaw in the backcourt | 51-64 |
| 05:06 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw banks in the layup | 53-64 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:54 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Robert Wray | 53-66 |
| 04:48 | Eastern Illinois | John Skinner denies the turnaround by Donald Tate | 53-66 |
| 04:47 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Carlos Ford | 53-66 |
| 04:32 | Eastern Illinois | Wayne Brewer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 53-66 |
| 04:31 | Villanova | James Ulrich gets the rebound | 53-66 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:26 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson's pass is intercepted by James Beal in the backcourt | 53-66 |
| 04:10 | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 53-66 |
| 04:09 | Villanova | James Ulrich gets the rebound | 53-66 |
| 04:05 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by Carlos Ford - foul #4 on Carlos Ford, team foul #7 | 53-66 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper (PG), David Gregory (SG), Thomas Moreau (SF), Kevin Randall (PF), Gregory Baker (C) James Beal, David Latshaw, Wayne Brewer, Carlos Ford, Donald Tate | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (PG), George Lyons (SF), George Spaulding (PF), Jerry Carlsen (C) Robert Wray, Thomas Shaeffer, James Ulrich, John Skinner | |
| 04:05 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson makes the 1st free throw | 53-67 |
| 04:05 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson makes the 2nd free throw | 53-68 |
| 03:57 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Larry Draper | 56-68 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:43 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson's pass is intercepted by David Gregory | 56-68 |
| 03:40 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau throws it down on a great pass from David Gregory | 58-68 |
| 03:38 | Villanova | Gregory Baker is called for the reach on George Lyons in the backcourt - foul #1 on Gregory Baker, team foul #8 | 58-68 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Christopher Shankle (SG) Willie Stevenson | |
| 03:38 | Villanova | George Lyons misses the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 03:38 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker pulls down the rebound | 58-68 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:34 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Shankle is called for the reach on David Gregory - foul #3 on Christopher Shankle, team foul #10 | 58-68 |
| 03:34 | Eastern Illinois | David Gregory makes the 1st free throw | 59-68 |
| 03:34 | Eastern Illinois | David Gregory makes the 2nd free throw | 60-68 |
| 03:05 | Villanova | Steven Bryant misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 60-68 |
| 03:04 | Villanova | George Spaulding pulls down the offensive rebound | 60-68 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - David Gregory (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Larry Draper (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Thomas Moreau (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Kevin Randall (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Gregory Baker (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Steven Bryant (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SG - Christopher Shankle (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - George Lyons (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - George Spaulding (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Jerry Carlsen (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 02:41 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Steven Bryant | 60-71 |
| 02:36 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 60-71 |
| 02:34 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper pulls down the offensive rebound | 60-71 |
| 02:25 | Eastern Illinois | David Gregory clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 60-71 |
| 02:23 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle pulls down the rebound | 60-71 |
| 02:23 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse (PG) Gregory Baker | |
| Subs | Villanova | James Ulrich (PF), John Skinner (C) George Spaulding, Jerry Carlsen | |
| 02:21 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 60-71 |
| 02:03 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau knocks in the 3 from straight away | 63-71 |
| 02:00 | Villanova | Larry Draper takes the ball from Steven Bryant in the backcourt | 63-71 |
| 01:57 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper banks in the layup | 65-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:55 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle is fouled in the backcourt by Kevin Randall - foul #2 on Kevin Randall, team foul #9 | 65-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | David Latshaw (SG), Gregory Baker (C) Larry Draper, David Gregory | |
| Subs | Villanova | Willie Stevenson (SG) Steven Bryant | |
| 01:55 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle makes the 1st free throw | 65-72 |
| 01:55 | Villanova | Christopher Shankle misses the 2nd free throw | 65-72 |
| 01:55 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Gregory Baker | 65-72 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 01:30 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 65-72 |
| 01:28 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker hits the follow up shot | 67-72 |
| 01:25 | Villanova | Willie Stevenson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 67-72 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Wray (PG) Christopher Shankle | |
| 01:14 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall blows the layup but he's fouled by James Ulrich - foul #2 on James Ulrich, team foul #11 | 67-72 |
| 01:14 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall makes the 1st free throw | 68-72 |
| 01:14 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall makes the 2nd free throw | 69-72 |
| 01:00 | Villanova | John Skinner buries a driving attempt from the baseline and the foul's on Gregory Baker - foul #2 on Gregory Baker, team foul #10 | 69-74 |
| 01:00 | Villanova | John Skinner makes the free throw | 69-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:39 | Eastern Illinois | James Ulrich steps in front of the Kevin Randall pass | 69-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:37 | Villanova | George Lyons is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Chausse - foul #2 on Steven Chausse, team foul #11 | 69-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (SG), Thomas Shaeffer (C) Willie Stevenson, John Skinner | |
| 00:37 | Villanova | George Lyons makes the 1st free throw | 69-76 |
| 00:37 | Villanova | George Lyons makes the 2nd free throw | 69-77 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:32 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 69-77 |
| 00:30 | Villanova | James Ulrich grabs the board | 69-77 |
| 00:30 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 69-77 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:28 | Villanova | George Lyons is hacked by Steven Chausse in the backcourt - foul #3 on Steven Chausse, team foul #12 | 69-77 |
| 00:28 | Villanova | George Lyons makes the 1st free throw | 69-78 |
| 00:28 | Villanova | George Lyons misses the 2nd free throw | 69-78 |
| 00:28 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker snags the defensive board | 69-78 |
| 00:23 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Gregory Baker | 72-78 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:20 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer is hacked by Steven Chausse in the backcourt - foul #4 on Steven Chausse, team foul #13 | 72-78 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Willie Stevenson (SG), John Skinner (C) George Lyons, James Ulrich | |
| 00:20 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer makes the 1st free throw | 72-79 |
| 00:20 | Villanova | Thomas Shaeffer makes the 2nd free throw | 72-80 |
| 00:14 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 72-80 |
| 00:13 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall grabs the offensive board | 72-80 |
| 00:11 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Chausse knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing | 75-80 |
| 00:11 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 75-80 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | James Ulrich (PF) John Skinner | |
| 00:10 | Villanova | Steven Chausse is called for the reach on James Ulrich in the backcourt - foul #5 on Steven Chausse, team foul #14 | 75-80 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Draper (PG) Steven Chausse | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 00:10 | Villanova | James Ulrich misses the 1st free throw | 75-80 |
| 00:10 | Villanova | James Ulrich misses the 2nd free throw | 75-80 |
| 00:10 | Eastern Illinois | Kevin Randall snags the defensive board | 75-80 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:06 | Eastern Illinois | James Ulrich is called for the reach on Gregory Baker - foul #3 on James Ulrich, team foul #12 | 75-80 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | George Lyons (SF), John Skinner (C) Steven Bryant, Thomas Shaeffer | |
| 00:06 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker makes the 1st free throw | 76-80 |
| 00:06 | Eastern Illinois | Gregory Baker makes the 2nd free throw | 77-80 |
| 00:04 | Villanova | John Skinner is fouled in the backcourt by David Latshaw - foul #3 on David Latshaw, team foul #15 | 77-80 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Bryant (SF), George Spaulding (PF) George Lyons, James Ulrich | |
| 00:04 | Villanova | John Skinner makes the 1st free throw | 77-81 |
| 00:04 | Villanova | John Skinner makes the 2nd free throw | 77-82 |
| 00:00 | Eastern Illinois | Thomas Moreau misses the halfcourt shot | 77-82 |