| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Sean Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Adam Shaw (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Haynes (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Pete White (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Johnny Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Ferriera (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Floyd Hunt (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Theodore Feist (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Joe Nichols (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu inbounds the ball | 29-30 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:47 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw is hacked by Theodore Feist - foul #1 on Theodore Feist, team foul #1 | 29-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), Jason Bramblett (SF), Tyler Weingartner (PF) Johnny Rodgers, Floyd Hunt, Theodore Feist | |
| 19:32 | Illinois State | Pete White is fouled on the floor by Joe Nichols - foul #1 on Joe Nichols, team foul #2 | 29-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Theodore Feist (PF) William Alexander, Tyler Weingartner | |
| 19:18 | Illinois State | Sean Smith buries a 3pt shot from straight away | 32-30 |
| 18:51 | Creighton | Jason Bramblett's pass is intercepted by Sean Smith | 32-30 |
| 18:47 | Illinois State | Sean Smith hits the finger roll | 34-30 |
| 18:18 | Creighton | Theodore Feist drills a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Joe Nichols | 34-32 |
| 18:01 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline | 34-32 |
| 17:59 | Creighton | Joe Nichols gets the rebound | 34-32 |
| 17:57 | Creighton | Jason Bramblett is hacked by Sean Smith in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sean Smith, team foul #1 | 34-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Francis Tarr (PG), Ralph Evans (SG), Robert Young (SF), William Bonham (PF), Gary Ansell (C) Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, Xiaoping Chu, James Haynes, Pete White | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), Kevin Roberts (SG), Floyd Hunt (SF), James Kost (PF), Tyler Weingartner (C) Johnny Rodgers, Keith Ferriera, Jason Bramblett, Theodore Feist, Joe Nichols | |
| 17:43 | Creighton | William Alexander is alone and drills a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Kevin Roberts | 34-34 |
| 17:25 | Illinois State | Gary Ansell lays it up and in on a great pass from Ralph Evans and he's fouled by Tyler Weingartner - foul #1 on Tyler Weingartner, team foul #3 | 36-34 |
| 17:25 | Illinois State | Gary Ansell makes the free throw | 37-34 |
| 17:23 | Creighton | Francis Tarr is called for the reach on Floyd Hunt in the backcourt - foul #1 on Francis Tarr, team foul #2 | 37-34 |
| 16:54 | Creighton | Tyler Weingartner banks in the layup | 37-36 |
| 16:48 | Illinois State | Francis Tarr is called for traveling | 37-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Creighton | Keith Ferriera (SG), Theodore Feist (PF), Joe Nichols (C) Kevin Roberts, James Kost, Tyler Weingartner | |
| 16:44 | Creighton | Francis Tarr is called for the reach on William Alexander in the backcourt - foul #2 on Francis Tarr, team foul #3 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu (SF) Robert Young | |
| Subs | Creighton | | |
| 16:31 | Creighton | Floyd Hunt is open and scores on a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Theodore Feist | 37-38 |
| 16:13 | Illinois State | William Bonham hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing | 37-38 |
| 16:12 | Creighton | Keith Ferriera pulls down the rebound | 37-38 |
| 15:49 | Creighton | William Alexander is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Keith Ferriera | 37-40 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Francis Tarr (fairly fresh) SG - Ralph Evans (fairly fresh) 2 reb. SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Bonham (fairly fresh) C - Gary Ansell (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - William Alexander (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Keith Ferriera (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Floyd Hunt (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Theodore Feist (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Joe Nichols (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:31 | Illinois State | Francis Tarr buries a driving attempt in the paint and he's hacked by Floyd Hunt - foul #3 on Floyd Hunt, team foul #4 | 39-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), James Haynes (PF), Pete White (C) Ralph Evans, Xiaoping Chu, William Bonham, Gary Ansell | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Kevin Roberts (SG), James Kost (PF), Tyler Weingartner (C) William Alexander, Keith Ferriera, Theodore Feist, Joe Nichols | |
| 15:31 | Illinois State | Francis Tarr makes the free throw | 40-40 |
| 15:08 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 40-40 |
| 15:07 | Creighton | Floyd Hunt tips it but misses | 40-40 |
| 15:06 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw pulls down the rebound | 40-40 |
| 14:50 | Illinois State | Sean Smith hits a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by James Haynes | 43-40 |
| 14:23 | Creighton | Floyd Hunt hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket | 43-40 |
| 14:21 | Creighton | Floyd Hunt hits the follow up shot | 43-42 |
| 14:00 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Young (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), Larry Furlow (C) Adam Shaw, Francis Tarr, Pete White | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), Keith Ferriera (SG), Jason Bramblett (SF), Theodore Feist (PF), Joe Nichols (C) Johnny Rodgers, Kevin Roberts, Floyd Hunt, James Kost, Tyler Weingartner | |
| 13:40 | Creighton | William Alexander misses short on a shot from the left side | 43-42 |
| 13:39 | Illinois State | Robert Young grabs the defensive rebound | 43-42 |
| 13:18 | Illinois State | James Haynes misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 43-42 |
| 13:16 | Creighton | Joe Nichols pulls down the rebound | 43-42 |
| 12:47 | Creighton | Keith Ferriera clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 43-42 |
| 12:46 | Creighton | Joe Nichols tips it home | 43-44 |
| 12:26 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint | 43-44 |
| 12:24 | Creighton | Jason Bramblett snags the defensive board | 43-44 |
| 12:20 | Creighton | Keith Ferriera hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by William Alexander | 43-47 |
| 11:58 | Illinois State | Sean Smith clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 43-47 |
| 11:57 | Creighton | William Alexander snags the defensive board | 43-47 |
| 11:28 | Creighton | James Haynes is called for the reach on William Alexander - foul #1 on James Haynes, team foul #4 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Evans (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), William Bonham (PF), Pete White (C) Sean Smith, Robert Young, James Haynes, Larry Furlow | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Floyd Hunt (SF), James Kost (PF), Tyler Weingartner (C) William Alexander, Jason Bramblett, Theodore Feist, Joe Nichols | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ralph Evans (fresh) 2 reb. SG - Adam Shaw (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Xiaoping Chu (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Bonham (fresh) C - Pete White (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Johnny Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Ferriera (tired) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Floyd Hunt (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - James Kost (fresh) C - Tyler Weingartner (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:05 | Creighton | James Kost is open and scores on a floater from close range on a great pass from Tyler Weingartner | 43-49 |
| 10:50 | Illinois State | Keith Ferriera is called for the reach on Adam Shaw - foul #2 on Keith Ferriera, team foul #5 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Sean Smith (PG) Xiaoping Chu | |
| Subs | Creighton | Kevin Roberts (SG) Keith Ferriera | |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Pete White blows the layup but he's fouled by Tyler Weingartner - foul #2 on Tyler Weingartner, team foul #6 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG) Johnny Rodgers | |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Pete White makes the 1st free throw | 44-49 |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Pete White makes the 2nd free throw | 45-49 |
| 10:23 | Creighton | Ralph Evans steals it from James Kost | 45-49 |
| 10:04 | Illinois State | Sean Smith splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 45-49 |
| 10:03 | Illinois State | William Bonham tips it back up and in | 47-49 |
| 09:43 | Creighton | James Kost misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 47-49 |
| 09:42 | Creighton | William Alexander tips it home | 47-51 |
| 09:23 | Illinois State | William Bonham can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 47-51 |
| 09:21 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Floyd Hunt | 47-51 |
| 09:19 | Creighton | Ralph Evans takes the ball from Kevin Roberts in the backcourt | 47-51 |
| 09:06 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw buries a driving attempt in the lane | 49-51 |
| 08:46 | Creighton | Tyler Weingartner misses short on a shot from the right wing | 49-51 |
| 08:45 | Illinois State | Pete White snags the defensive board | 49-51 |
| 08:41 | Illinois State | Sean Smith hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Tyler Weingartner - foul #3 on Tyler Weingartner, team foul #7 | 49-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Francis Tarr (SG), Robert Young (SF), Larry Furlow (PF), Gary Ansell (C) Adam Shaw, Ralph Evans, William Bonham, Pete White | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Keith Ferriera (SG), Theodore Feist (PF), Joe Nichols (C) William Alexander, Kevin Roberts, James Kost, Tyler Weingartner | |
| 08:41 | Illinois State | Sean Smith makes the 1st free throw | 50-51 |
| 08:41 | Illinois State | Sean Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 50-51 |
| 08:41 | Creighton | Floyd Hunt grabs the board | 50-51 |
| 08:26 | Creighton | Gary Ansell picks off the pass by Keith Ferriera | 50-51 |
| 07:57 | Illinois State | Larry Furlow knocks in the 3 from straight away | 53-51 |
| 07:40 | Creighton | Floyd Hunt blows the layup | 53-51 |
| 07:38 | Illinois State | Larry Furlow grabs the board | 53-51 |
| 07:15 | Illinois State | Sean Smith is called for a pushoff foul - foul #4 on Sean Smith, team foul #5 | 53-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu (SF), James Haynes (PF) Sean Smith, Larry Furlow | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), James Kost (SF) Johnny Rodgers, Floyd Hunt | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Francis Tarr (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Young (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. SF - Xiaoping Chu (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Haynes (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Gary Ansell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - William Alexander (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Keith Ferriera (tired) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Kost (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Theodore Feist (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Joe Nichols (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 06:58 | Creighton | A charge is called on William Alexander - foul #1 on William Alexander, team foul #8 | 53-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Shaw (SG), Pete White (C) Robert Young, Gary Ansell | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Jason Bramblett (SF) William Alexander, James Kost | |
| 06:46 | Illinois State | James Haynes is hacked by Keith Ferriera - foul #3 on Keith Ferriera, team foul #9 | 53-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), James Kost (SF) Johnny Rodgers, Jason Bramblett | |
| 06:46 | Illinois State | James Haynes makes the 1st free throw | 54-51 |
| 06:46 | Illinois State | James Haynes misses the 2nd free throw | 54-51 |
| 06:46 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu gets the offensive rebound | 54-51 |
| 06:36 | Illinois State | Francis Tarr hits the finger roll | 56-51 |
| 06:17 | Creighton | James Kost connects on the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from William Alexander and he's fouled by Francis Tarr - foul #3 on Francis Tarr, team foul #6 | 56-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Sean Smith (PG) Francis Tarr | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Tyler Weingartner (PF) William Alexander, Theodore Feist | |
| 06:17 | Creighton | James Kost makes the free throw | 56-54 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 56-54 |
| 06:01 | Illinois State | Pete White grabs the offensive rebound | 56-54 |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | James Haynes is hacked by Tyler Weingartner - foul #4 on Tyler Weingartner, team foul #10 | 56-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Evans (PG), Robert Young (SG), Gary Ansell (C) Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, Pete White | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), Floyd Hunt (SF), Theodore Feist (PF) Johnny Rodgers, James Kost, Tyler Weingartner | |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | James Haynes makes the 1st free throw | 57-54 |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | James Haynes makes the 2nd free throw | 58-54 |
| 05:17 | Creighton | William Alexander knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Keith Ferriera | 58-56 |
| 04:51 | Illinois State | James Haynes misses the lay-in but the foul's on Keith Ferriera - foul #4 on Keith Ferriera, team foul #11 | 58-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Shaw (SG), Larry Furlow (C) Ralph Evans, Gary Ansell | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Kevin Roberts (SG), Jason Bramblett (SF), Tyler Weingartner (PF) William Alexander, Keith Ferriera, Floyd Hunt, Joe Nichols | |
| 04:51 | Illinois State | James Haynes makes the 1st free throw | 59-56 |
| 04:51 | Illinois State | James Haynes makes the 2nd free throw | 60-56 |
| 04:28 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts is called for a charge - foul #1 on Kevin Roberts, team foul #12 | 60-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Sean Smith (PG), William Bonham (C) Robert Young, James Haynes | |
| Subs | Creighton | Keith Ferriera (SG), Joe Nichols (C) Kevin Roberts, Theodore Feist | |
| 04:09 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway from the free throw line | 60-56 |
| 04:07 | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers grabs the defensive rebound | 60-56 |
| 03:38 | Creighton | Tyler Weingartner can't finish the layup | 60-56 |
| 03:37 | Illinois State | William Bonham pulls down the rebound | 60-56 |
| 03:10 | Illinois State | Sean Smith works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side | 60-56 |
| 03:09 | Creighton | Joe Nichols snags the defensive board | 60-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Sean Smith (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Adam Shaw (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Xiaoping Chu (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Larry Furlow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - William Bonham (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Johnny Rodgers (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Ferriera (very tired) 6 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Jason Bramblett (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Tyler Weingartner (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. C - Joe Nichols (tired) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:04 | Creighton | Sean Smith steals it from Johnny Rodgers in the backcourt | 60-56 |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | Joe Nichols is called for the reach on William Bonham - foul #2 on Joe Nichols, team foul #13 | 60-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Francis Tarr (PG), Ralph Evans (SG), Robert Young (SF), Pete White (C) Sean Smith, Adam Shaw, Xiaoping Chu, Larry Furlow | |
| Subs | Creighton | William Alexander (PG), Kevin Roberts (SG), Floyd Hunt (SF), James Kost (PF), Theodore Feist (C) Johnny Rodgers, Keith Ferriera, Jason Bramblett, Tyler Weingartner, Joe Nichols | |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | William Bonham misses the 1st free throw | 60-56 |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | William Bonham makes the 2nd free throw | 61-56 |
| 02:21 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts can't finish the uncontested layup | 61-56 |
| 02:19 | Illinois State | Francis Tarr pulls down the rebound | 61-56 |
| 01:53 | Illinois State | William Bonham comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 61-56 |
| 01:52 | Illinois State | Ralph Evans tips it in | 63-56 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a triangle offense and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 01:39 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from William Alexander | 63-59 |
| 01:39 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Sean Smith (PG), Adam Shaw (SG), Xiaoping Chu (SF), James Haynes (PF) Francis Tarr, Ralph Evans, Robert Young, William Bonham | |
| Subs | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers (PG), Keith Ferriera (SG), Joe Nichols (C) William Alexander, Kevin Roberts, James Kost | |
| 01:20 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw blows the layup but he's hacked by Keith Ferriera - foul #5 on Keith Ferriera, team foul #14 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Creighton | Kevin Roberts (SG) Keith Ferriera | |
| 01:20 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw makes the 1st free throw | 64-59 |
| 01:20 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw makes the 2nd free throw | 65-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 01:04 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts hits a wide open 3 from straight away | 65-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:35 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu is whistled for a carry | 65-62 |
| 00:32 | Creighton | Xiaoping Chu takes the ball from Johnny Rodgers in the backcourt | 65-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw is hacked by Theodore Feist - foul #2 on Theodore Feist, team foul #15 | 65-62 |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw makes the 1st free throw | 66-62 |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | Adam Shaw makes the 2nd free throw | 67-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:28 | Creighton | Johnny Rodgers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 67-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Furlow (PF) James Haynes | |
| Subs | Creighton | | |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu is fouled on the floor by Kevin Roberts - foul #2 on Kevin Roberts, team foul #16 | 67-62 |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu makes the 1st free throw | 68-62 |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Xiaoping Chu makes the 2nd free throw | 69-62 |
| 00:22 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 69-62 |
| 00:21 | Illinois State | Pete White snags the defensive board | 69-62 |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Johnny Rodgers is called for the reach on Pete White in the backcourt - foul #2 on Johnny Rodgers, team foul #17 | 69-62 |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Pete White makes the 1st free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Pete White misses the 2nd free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:19 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Theodore Feist | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:12 | Creighton | Theodore Feist is hacked by Xiaoping Chu - foul #2 on Xiaoping Chu, team foul #7 | 70-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Haynes (PF) Larry Furlow | |
| Subs | Creighton | | |
| 00:12 | Creighton | Theodore Feist makes the 1st free throw | 70-63 |
| 00:12 | Creighton | Theodore Feist makes the 2nd free throw | 70-64 |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | Sean Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Johnny Rodgers - foul #3 on Johnny Rodgers, team foul #18 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Furlow (PF) James Haynes | |
| Subs | Creighton | | |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | Sean Smith makes the 1st free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | Sean Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 72-64 |
| 00:07 | Creighton | Xiaoping Chu is called for the reach on Kevin Roberts in the backcourt - foul #3 on Xiaoping Chu, team foul #8 | 72-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Haynes (PF) Larry Furlow | |
| Subs | Creighton | | |
| 00:07 | Creighton | Kevin Roberts misses the 1st free throw | 72-64 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to James Haynes | 72-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Sean Smith runs out the clock | 72-64 |