| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Justin Trisler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Leroy Friesen (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Mark Mathes (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Matthew Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Nelson (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Ray Rice (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Ewing (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Henry Rush (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Duane Concepcion (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - William Hall (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Mark Mathes inbounds the ball | 31-39 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:37 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 31-39 |
| 19:35 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson tips it back up and in | 33-39 |
| 19:13 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion hits the easy wide open finger roll on a nice dish by Steven Ewing | 33-41 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Justin Trisler is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Justin Trisler, team foul #1 | 33-41 |
| 18:38 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing misses short on a driving attempt near the basket but he's hacked by Leroy Friesen - foul #3 on Leroy Friesen, team foul #2 | 33-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Marks (PG), Peter Caraballo (SG), John Bullard (PF), Jeffrey Rosemond (C) Justin Trisler, Leroy Friesen, Matthew Smith, Christopher Nelson | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Jeremy Schwend (PF), Anthony Lundberg (C) Duane Concepcion, William Hall | |
| 18:38 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing makes the 1st free throw | 33-42 |
| 18:38 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing misses the 2nd free throw | 33-42 |
| 18:38 | Illinois State | John Bullard grabs the defensive rebound | 33-42 |
| 18:23 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 33-42 |
| 18:21 | Gardner-Webb | Anthony Lundberg gets the rebound | 33-42 |
| 18:16 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Ray Rice | 33-45 |
| 17:54 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo throws it down | 35-45 |
| 17:52 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing travels in the backcourt | 35-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell (C) Mark Mathes | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG), James Hayes (SG), Gerald Roberts (SF) Ray Rice, Steven Ewing, Henry Rush | |
| 17:41 | Illinois State | Rogelio Duarte takes the ball from Andrew Marks | 35-45 |
| 17:28 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts loses the dribble to John Bullard | 35-45 |
| 17:12 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner but the foul's on James Hayes - foul #3 on James Hayes, team foul #1 | 35-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Justin Trisler (PG), William Backus (SF), Matthew Smith (PF), Christopher Nelson (C) Andrew Marks, Jeffrey Rosemond, John Bullard, Gregg Mitchell | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Jason Lesinski (SF), Duane Concepcion (PF), William Hall (C) James Hayes, Jeremy Schwend, Anthony Lundberg | |
| 17:12 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo makes the 1st free throw | 36-45 |
| 17:12 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo makes the 2nd free throw | 37-45 |
| 17:12 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo misses the 3rd free throw | 37-45 |
| 17:12 | Gardner-Webb | William Hall grabs the defensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 16:50 | Gardner-Webb | Jason Lesinski misses long on an open jumper from the right block but he's fouled by Peter Caraballo - foul #1 on Peter Caraballo, team foul #3 | 37-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dwayne Parrish (SG) Peter Caraballo | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice (PG) Rogelio Duarte | |
| 16:50 | Gardner-Webb | Jason Lesinski misses the 1st free throw | 37-45 |
| 16:50 | Gardner-Webb | Jason Lesinski misses the 2nd free throw | 37-45 |
| 16:50 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion snags the offensive board | 37-45 |
| 16:36 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts is open but comes up short on the runner from close range | 37-45 |
| 16:35 | Gardner-Webb | Jason Lesinski pulls down the offensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 16:19 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by William Hall | 37-48 |
| 16:05 | Illinois State | Dwayne Parrish scores on a jumper from the left side | 39-48 |
| 15:42 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 39-48 |
| 15:40 | Gardner-Webb | William Hall tips it in | 39-50 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Justin Trisler (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dwayne Parrish (fresh) 2 pts. SF - William Backus (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Matthew Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Nelson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Ray Rice (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gerald Roberts (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Jason Lesinski (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Duane Concepcion (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - William Hall (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:20 | Illinois State | Matthew Smith can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing | 39-50 |
| 15:19 | Illinois State | Matthew Smith tips it but misses | 39-50 |
| 15:18 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion snags the defensive board | 39-50 |
| 15:10 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice is hacked by Justin Trisler - foul #3 on Justin Trisler, team foul #4 | 39-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Marks (PG), Leroy Friesen (SG), Mark Mathes (SF), John Bullard (PF), Jeffrey Rosemond (C) Justin Trisler, Dwayne Parrish, William Backus, Matthew Smith, Christopher Nelson | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG), Steven Ewing (SG), Henry Rush (SF), Jeremy Schwend (PF), Anthony Lundberg (C) Ray Rice, Gerald Roberts, Jason Lesinski, Duane Concepcion, William Hall | |
| 14:53 | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-50 |
| 14:52 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Leroy Friesen | 39-50 |
| 14:32 | Illinois State | Jeffrey Rosemond is hacked by Anthony Lundberg - foul #1 on Anthony Lundberg, team foul #2 | 39-50 |
| 14:09 | Illinois State | Leroy Friesen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell (C) John Bullard | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice (PG) Rogelio Duarte | |
| 14:06 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing is hacked by Leroy Friesen in the backcourt - foul #4 on Leroy Friesen, team foul #5 | 39-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo (SG) Leroy Friesen | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 13:54 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 39-50 |
| 13:52 | Gardner-Webb | Jeremy Schwend tips it in | 39-52 |
| 13:23 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo blows the dunk but the foul's on Jeremy Schwend - foul #1 on Jeremy Schwend, team foul #3 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Justin Trisler (PG), Matthew Smith (PF) Andrew Marks, Jeffrey Rosemond | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes (SG), Gerald Roberts (SF), Duane Concepcion (PF), Douglas Tuczynski (C) Steven Ewing, Henry Rush, Jeremy Schwend, Anthony Lundberg | |
| 13:23 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo makes the 1st free throw | 40-52 |
| 13:23 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo makes the 2nd free throw | 41-52 |
| 13:01 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes misses short on an open fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by Peter Caraballo - foul #2 on Peter Caraballo, team foul #6 | 41-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dwayne Parrish (SG), Christopher Nelson (C) Peter Caraballo, Gregg Mitchell | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG) Ray Rice | |
| 13:01 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 41-53 |
| 13:01 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes makes the 2nd free throw | 41-54 |
| 12:44 | Illinois State | Justin Trisler hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Dwayne Parrish | 44-54 |
| 12:17 | Gardner-Webb | Douglas Tuczynski hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Rogelio Duarte | 44-57 |
| 11:59 | Illinois State | Justin Trisler misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-57 |
| 11:57 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion grabs the board | 44-57 |
| 11:41 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Douglas Tuczynski | 44-60 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Justin Trisler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Dwayne Parrish (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Mark Mathes (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Matthew Smith (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Nelson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Rogelio Duarte (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Hayes (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Gerald Roberts (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Duane Concepcion (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - Douglas Tuczynski (fairly fresh) 7 pts. | |
| 11:19 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson's floater is tipped away by Gerald Roberts | 44-60 |
| 11:18 | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte pulls down the rebound | 44-60 |
| 10:59 | Gardner-Webb | Douglas Tuczynski is whistled for traveling | 44-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Marks (PG), Peter Caraballo (SG), Jeffrey Rosemond (SF), John Bullard (PF), Gregg Mitchell (C) Justin Trisler, Dwayne Parrish, Mark Mathes, Matthew Smith, Christopher Nelson | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice (PG), Steven Ewing (SG), Henry Rush (SF), Jeremy Schwend (PF), William Hall (C) Rogelio Duarte, James Hayes, Gerald Roberts, Duane Concepcion, Douglas Tuczynski | |
| 10:30 | Illinois State | John Bullard loses the ball out of bounds | 44-60 |
| 10:20 | Gardner-Webb | Henry Rush is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Henry Rush, team foul #4 | 44-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 10:05 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks clanks a jumpshot from the right wing | 44-60 |
| 10:03 | Gardner-Webb | Steven Ewing grabs the board | 44-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 09:35 | Gardner-Webb | William Hall clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line | 44-60 |
| 09:33 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo pulls down the rebound | 44-60 |
| 09:14 | Illinois State | Henry Rush denies the turnaround by Gregg Mitchell | 44-60 |
| 09:12 | Illinois State | Jeffrey Rosemond tips it back up and in | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 08:54 | Gardner-Webb | William Hall misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 46-60 |
| 08:53 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks grabs the board | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 08:46 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell's pass is intercepted by Jeremy Schwend | 46-60 |
| 08:19 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice is hacked by John Bullard - foul #3 on John Bullard, team foul #7 | 46-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Justin Trisler (PG), Dwayne Parrish (SG), William Backus (SF), Matthew Smith (PF), Christopher Nelson (C) Andrew Marks, Peter Caraballo, Jeffrey Rosemond, John Bullard, Gregg Mitchell | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes (SG), Gerald Roberts (SF), Anthony Lundberg (PF), Douglas Tuczynski (C) Steven Ewing, Henry Rush, Jeremy Schwend, William Hall | |
| 08:19 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice makes the 1st free throw | 46-61 |
| 08:19 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice makes the 2nd free throw | 46-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 07:57 | Illinois State | Matthew Smith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint but he's fouled by Douglas Tuczynski - foul #2 on Douglas Tuczynski, team foul #5 | 46-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Leroy Friesen (SG) Dwayne Parrish | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG) Ray Rice | |
| 07:57 | Illinois State | Matthew Smith makes the 1st free throw | 47-62 |
| 07:57 | Illinois State | Matthew Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 48-62 |
| 07:33 | Gardner-Webb | Douglas Tuczynski misses the dunk | 48-62 |
| 07:31 | Illinois State | Leroy Friesen grabs the board | 48-62 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Justin Trisler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Leroy Friesen (fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. SF - William Backus (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Matthew Smith (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Nelson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Rogelio Duarte (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Hayes (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Gerald Roberts (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Anthony Lundberg (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Douglas Tuczynski (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 07:27 | Illinois State | Justin Trisler misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 48-62 |
| 07:25 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Anthony Lundberg | 48-62 |
| 07:03 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts is hacked by Justin Trisler - foul #4 on Justin Trisler, team foul #8 | 48-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Mathes (SF) William Backus | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion (PF) Douglas Tuczynski | |
| 07:03 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts makes the 1st free throw | 48-63 |
| 07:03 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts makes the 2nd free throw | 48-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:55 | Illinois State | Mark Mathes drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Matthew Smith | 51-64 |
| 06:36 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes buries a floater from close range on a nice dish by Rogelio Duarte | 51-66 |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | Matthew Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 51-66 |
| 06:26 | Illinois State | Justin Trisler grabs the offensive rebound | 51-66 |
| 06:15 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block | 51-66 |
| 06:14 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion grabs the defensive rebound | 51-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:08 | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte travels with the ball | 51-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Marks (PG), Dwayne Parrish (SG), John Bullard (C) Justin Trisler, Leroy Friesen, Christopher Nelson | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice (PG), Steven Ewing (SG), Henry Rush (SF), William Hall (C) Rogelio Duarte, James Hayes, Gerald Roberts, Anthony Lundberg | |
| 05:55 | Illinois State | Mark Mathes is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Mark Mathes, team foul #9 | 51-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Backus (PF) Matthew Smith | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Douglas Tuczynski (C) William Hall | |
| 05:31 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 51-66 |
| 05:29 | Gardner-Webb | Duane Concepcion tips it in | 51-68 |
| 05:09 | Illinois State | William Backus comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 51-68 |
| 05:07 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Steven Ewing | 51-68 |
| 04:47 | Gardner-Webb | Douglas Tuczynski hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 51-68 |
| 04:45 | Illinois State | Mark Mathes grabs the board | 51-68 |
| 04:36 | Illinois State | Dwayne Parrish drills a 3 pointer from the right corner | 54-68 |
| 04:13 | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 54-68 |
| 04:12 | Illinois State | William Backus grabs the defensive rebound | 54-68 |
| 03:49 | Illinois State | John Bullard throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Justin Trisler (PG), Leroy Friesen (SG), Peter Caraballo (SF), Jeffrey Rosemond (PF), Gregg Mitchell (C) Andrew Marks, Dwayne Parrish, Mark Mathes, William Backus, John Bullard | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG), James Hayes (SG), Gerald Roberts (SF), Jeremy Schwend (PF), William Hall (C) Ray Rice, Steven Ewing, Henry Rush, Duane Concepcion, Douglas Tuczynski | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:29 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left corner | 54-68 |
| 03:28 | Illinois State | Jeffrey Rosemond snags the defensive board | 54-68 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Justin Trisler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Leroy Friesen (fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. SF - Peter Caraballo (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeffrey Rosemond (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Gregg Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Rogelio Duarte (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Hayes (fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SF - Gerald Roberts (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Jeremy Schwend (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - William Hall (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:02 | Illinois State | Leroy Friesen is hacked by James Hayes - foul #4 on James Hayes, team foul #6 | 54-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Marks (PG), John Bullard (PF) Justin Trisler, Leroy Friesen | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Anthony Lundberg (C) William Hall | |
| 02:56 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Anthony Lundberg - foul #2 on Anthony Lundberg, team foul #7 | 54-68 |
| 02:56 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell makes the 1st free throw | 55-68 |
| 02:56 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 56-68 |
| 02:54 | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Leroy Friesen (SG), Matthew Smith (PF) Peter Caraballo, John Bullard | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice (PG), Steven Ewing (SG), Henry Rush (SF), William Hall (C) Rogelio Duarte, James Hayes, Gerald Roberts, Anthony Lundberg | |
| 02:37 | Gardner-Webb | William Hall misses short on an open runner from close range | 56-68 |
| 02:36 | Gardner-Webb | Henry Rush hits the follow up shot | 56-70 |
| 02:17 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Ray Rice - foul #1 on Ray Rice, team foul #8 | 56-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dwayne Parrish (SG), Peter Caraballo (SF) Leroy Friesen, Matthew Smith | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG), James Hayes (SG), Gerald Roberts (SF), Anthony Lundberg (C) Ray Rice, Steven Ewing, Henry Rush, William Hall | |
| 02:17 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks misses the 1st free throw | 56-70 |
| 02:17 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks makes the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 02:15 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes's pass is intercepted by Peter Caraballo in the backcourt | 57-70 |
| 02:09 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell misses the jump hook from the baseline | 57-70 |
| 02:08 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell can't tip it in | 57-70 |
| 02:07 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Jeremy Schwend | 57-70 |
| 01:44 | Gardner-Webb | James Hayes knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Gerald Roberts | 57-73 |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell is fouled on the floor by Anthony Lundberg - foul #3 on Anthony Lundberg, team foul #9 | 57-73 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Bullard (PF) Dwayne Parrish | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell makes the 1st free throw | 58-73 |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Gregg Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 59-73 |
| 01:00 | Gardner-Webb | Gregg Mitchell swats the short shot by James Hayes | 59-73 |
| 00:58 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to John Bullard | 59-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-73 |
| 00:52 | Illinois State | John Bullard grabs the offensive board | 59-73 |
| 00:49 | Illinois State | Peter Caraballo scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 61-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:46 | Gardner-Webb | Andrew Marks steps in front of the Gerald Roberts pass in the backcourt | 61-73 |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks connects on the fadeaway in the lane and he's fouled by Rogelio Duarte - foul #2 on Rogelio Duarte, team foul #10 | 63-73 |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Andrew Marks makes the free throw | 64-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:42 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts is fouled in the backcourt by Andrew Marks - foul #2 on Andrew Marks, team foul #10 | 64-73 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Justin Trisler (PG), Leroy Friesen (SG), Mark Mathes (SF), Matthew Smith (PF), Christopher Nelson (C) Andrew Marks, Peter Caraballo, Jeffrey Rosemond, John Bullard, Gregg Mitchell | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Ray Rice (PG), Steven Ewing (SG), Douglas Tuczynski (PF), William Hall (C) Rogelio Duarte, James Hayes, Jeremy Schwend, Anthony Lundberg | |
| 00:42 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts misses the 1st free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:42 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts makes the 2nd free throw | 64-74 |
| 00:35 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Christopher Nelson is blocked by Douglas Tuczynski | 64-74 |
| 00:34 | Gardner-Webb | William Hall snags the defensive board | 64-74 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:12 | Gardner-Webb | Gerald Roberts misses badly on a turnaround near the basket | 64-74 |
| 00:11 | Illinois State | Mark Mathes pulls down the rebound | 64-74 |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson comes up short on the shot from the right side but the foul's on Gerald Roberts - foul #3 on Gerald Roberts, team foul #11 | 64-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Marks (PG), Peter Caraballo (SG), Jeffrey Rosemond (SF), John Bullard (PF) Justin Trisler, Leroy Friesen, Mark Mathes, Matthew Smith | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte (PG), James Hayes (SG), Jeremy Schwend (PF), Anthony Lundberg (C) Ray Rice, Steven Ewing, Douglas Tuczynski, William Hall | |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Christopher Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| 00:00 | Gardner-Webb | Rogelio Duarte runs out the clock | 66-74 |