| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - John Spooner (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jeffery Metcalf (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Peter Jones (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SF - Edward Cooper (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell inbounds the ball | 24-40 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:44 | Illinois State | John Spooner is hacked by Edward Cooper - foul #2 on Edward Cooper, team foul #1 | 24-40 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 24-40 |
| 19:23 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman pulls down the rebound | 24-40 |
| 19:11 | Missouri State | Charles Larson misses the jump hook in the lane | 24-40 |
| 19:09 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell snags the defensive board | 24-40 |
| 18:57 | Illinois State | William Klein is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on William Klein, team foul #1 | 24-40 |
| 18:38 | Missouri State | Charles Larson connects on the jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Larry Hartung and he's hacked by Peter Jones - foul #3 on Peter Jones, team foul #2 | 24-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane (PF), Robert Mintz (C) Jeffery Metcalf, Peter Jones | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Standley (PG) Larry Hartung | |
| 18:38 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the free throw | 24-43 |
| 18:13 | Illinois State | Gregory Hartman steals it from William Klein | 24-43 |
| 18:09 | Missouri State | Donald Standley loses the dribble to William Klein in the backcourt | 24-43 |
| 18:01 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell clanks a shot from the right side but the foul's on Edward Cooper - foul #3 on Edward Cooper, team foul #2 | 24-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Lemire (PG), Thomas Harris (SG) William Klein, John Spooner | |
| Subs | Missouri State | James Kreps (SF), David Easley (PF), Richard Hayden (C) Edward Cooper, Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| 18:01 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell makes the 1st free throw | 25-43 |
| 18:01 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell misses the 2nd free throw | 25-43 |
| 18:01 | Missouri State | James Kreps grabs the defensive rebound | 25-43 |
| 17:40 | Missouri State | James Kreps connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 25-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 17:22 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Harris | 28-46 |
| 17:01 | Missouri State | Charles Larson's pass is intercepted by Raymond McFarlane | 28-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 16:54 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 28-46 |
| 16:53 | Missouri State | Richard Hayden snags the defensive board | 28-46 |
| 16:27 | Missouri State | James Kreps misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Thomas Harris - foul #2 on Thomas Harris, team foul #3 | 28-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Klein (PG), John Spooner (SG), Jeffery Metcalf (PF), Joe Nicely (C) Brian Lemire, Thomas Harris, Raymond McFarlane, Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG), Barry Ellison (SG), Gregory Hartman (PF), Gerry Walker (C) Donald Standley, Charles Larson, David Easley, Richard Hayden | |
| 16:27 | Missouri State | James Kreps misses the 1st free throw | 28-46 |
| 16:27 | Missouri State | James Kreps makes the 2nd free throw | 28-47 |
| 16:06 | Illinois State | James Kreps swats the short shot by Frank Chappell | 28-47 |
| 16:05 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman grabs the defensive rebound | 28-47 |
| 16:03 | Missouri State | William Klein takes the ball from Larry Hartung in the backcourt | 28-47 |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | John Spooner hits the finger roll on a great pass from William Klein | 30-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Spooner (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Frank Chappell (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jeffery Metcalf (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Joe Nicely (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Barry Ellison (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Kreps (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Missouri State | James Kreps loses the dribble to Frank Chappell | 30-47 |
| 15:26 | Illinois State | The jumper by John Spooner is denied by Gerry Walker | 30-47 |
| 15:25 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely grabs the offensive board | 30-47 |
| 15:20 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf misses the lay-in | 30-47 |
| 15:19 | Illinois State | John Spooner misses the tip | 30-47 |
| 15:18 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf tips it home | 32-47 |
| 14:51 | Missouri State | Jeffery Metcalf steals it from Larry Hartung | 32-47 |
| 14:38 | Illinois State | William Klein buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from John Spooner | 34-47 |
| 14:36 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Tim Daniels (PG), Thomas Harris (SG), Brian Lemire (SF), Harry Starks (PF), Peter Jones (C) William Klein, John Spooner, Frank Chappell, Jeffery Metcalf, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Standley (PG), Charles Larson (SG), Edward Cooper (SF), David Easley (PF), Richard Hayden (C) Larry Hartung, Barry Ellison, James Kreps, Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| 14:30 | Illinois State | Thomas Harris drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Tim Daniels | 37-47 |
| 14:09 | Missouri State | Thomas Harris is called for the reach on Charles Larson - foul #3 on Thomas Harris, team foul #4 | 37-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane (SF) Tim Daniels | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 13:54 | Missouri State | Richard Hayden is wide open but clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 37-47 |
| 13:52 | Illinois State | Peter Jones grabs the board | 37-47 |
| 13:27 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane is fouled on the floor by Edward Cooper - foul #4 on Edward Cooper, team foul #3 | 37-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Klein (PG), John Spooner (SG), Jeffery Metcalf (PF) Brian Lemire, Thomas Harris, Harry Starks | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Kinney (SF), Gregory Hartman (PF), Gerry Walker (C) Edward Cooper, David Easley, Richard Hayden | |
| 13:16 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane connects on the 3 from the right corner set up by Jeffery Metcalf | 40-47 |
| 13:10 | Missouri State | Donald Standley clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 40-47 |
| 13:09 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker grabs the offensive rebound | 40-47 |
| 12:55 | Missouri State | Charles Larson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 40-47 |
| 12:53 | Illinois State | Peter Jones snags the defensive board | 40-47 |
| 12:37 | Illinois State | Donald Standley steals it from Jeffery Metcalf | 40-47 |
| 12:11 | Missouri State | Robert Kinney is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side | 40-47 |
| 12:10 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman tips it but misses | 40-47 |
| 12:09 | Missouri State | Donald Standley grabs the offensive board | 40-47 |
| 11:54 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is fouled on the floor by Jeffery Metcalf - foul #2 on Jeffery Metcalf, team foul #5 | 40-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Lemire (PG), Thomas Harris (SG), Robert Mintz (SF), Harry Starks (PF), Joe Nicely (C) William Klein, John Spooner, Raymond McFarlane, Jeffery Metcalf, Peter Jones | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG), Barry Ellison (SG), James Kreps (SF), David Easley (PF), Richard Hayden (C) Donald Standley, Charles Larson, Robert Kinney, Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Brian Lemire (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Thomas Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Mintz (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harry Starks (fresh) C - Joe Nicely (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Barry Ellison (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Easley (fresh) 3 reb. C - Richard Hayden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:41 | Missouri State | James Kreps can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 40-47 |
| 11:40 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz grabs the defensive rebound | 40-47 |
| 11:22 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire's floater is knocked away by Richard Hayden | 40-47 |
| 11:20 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely tips it back up and in | 42-47 |
| 11:15 | Missouri State | Robert Mintz is called for the reach on Barry Ellison in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Mintz, team foul #6 | 42-47 |
| 10:56 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 42-47 |
| 10:54 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Harry Starks | 42-47 |
| 10:49 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely's floater is tipped away by Richard Hayden | 42-47 |
| 10:47 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Barry Ellison | 42-47 |
| 10:31 | Missouri State | David Easley scores on a runner from the baseline set up by James Kreps | 42-49 |
| 10:18 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz buries a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Thomas Harris | 45-49 |
| 09:57 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Thomas Harris - foul #4 on Thomas Harris, team foul #7 | 45-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Klein (PG), John Spooner (SG), Frank Chappell (SF), Jeffery Metcalf (PF), Peter Jones (C) Brian Lemire, Thomas Harris, Robert Mintz, Harry Starks, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Charles Larson (SG), Robert Kinney (SF), Gregory Hartman (PF), Gerry Walker (C) Larry Hartung, James Kreps, David Easley, Richard Hayden | |
| 09:57 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison makes the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 09:57 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison misses the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| 09:57 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell grabs the board | 45-50 |
| 09:35 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf travels with the ball | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG) Barry Ellison | |
| 09:17 | Missouri State | Robert Kinney hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumpshot from the right wing | 45-50 |
| 09:16 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman tips it home | 45-52 |
| 09:03 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from William Klein | 48-52 |
| 08:58 | Missouri State | William Klein is called for the reach on Larry Hartung in the backcourt - foul #2 on William Klein, team foul #8 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Standley (SF) Robert Kinney | |
| 08:58 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung makes the 1st free throw | 48-53 |
| 08:58 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung misses the 2nd free throw | 48-53 |
| 08:58 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf pulls down the rebound | 48-53 |
| 08:39 | Illinois State | Peter Jones's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane (PF) Jeffery Metcalf | |
| Subs | Missouri State | James Kreps (SF) Larry Hartung | |
| 08:36 | Missouri State | James Kreps's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-53 |
| 08:26 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 48-53 |
| 08:24 | Missouri State | James Kreps grabs the defensive rebound | 48-53 |
| 08:16 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker buries a jumper from the baseline | 48-55 |
| 07:58 | Illinois State | Donald Standley is called for the reach on Frank Chappell - foul #1 on Donald Standley, team foul #4 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Tim Daniels (PG), Thomas Harris (SG), Jeffery Metcalf (PF), Robert Mintz (C) William Klein, John Spooner, Raymond McFarlane, Peter Jones | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Edward Cooper (SF), Richard Hayden (C) Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| 07:43 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz can't connect on a jumper from the right block but he's fouled by James Kreps - foul #2 on James Kreps, team foul #5 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Kinney (SG) Charles Larson | |
| 07:43 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz makes the 1st free throw | 49-55 |
| 07:43 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz makes the 2nd free throw | 50-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Tim Daniels (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Thomas Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Frank Chappell (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeffery Metcalf (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. C - Robert Mintz (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Donald Standley (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Robert Kinney (fresh) SF - Edward Cooper (fresh) 10 pts. 4 pf. PF - James Kreps (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Richard Hayden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:29 | Missouri State | Edward Cooper clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 50-55 |
| 07:28 | Missouri State | Robert Kinney gets the offensive rebound | 50-55 |
| 07:02 | Missouri State | Donald Standley misses badly on a jump hook from the right block | 50-55 |
| 07:00 | Missouri State | James Kreps grabs the offensive rebound | 50-55 |
| 06:45 | Missouri State | Richard Hayden misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Frank Chappell - foul #2 on Frank Chappell, team foul #9 | 50-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Klein (PG), John Spooner (SG), Raymond McFarlane (SF), Harry Starks (PF), Joe Nicely (C) Tim Daniels, Thomas Harris, Frank Chappell, Jeffery Metcalf, Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Barry Ellison (PG), Charles Larson (SG), Gregory Hartman (PF) Donald Standley, Robert Kinney, James Kreps | |
| 06:45 | Missouri State | Richard Hayden makes the 1st free throw | 50-56 |
| 06:45 | Missouri State | Richard Hayden misses the 2nd free throw | 50-56 |
| 06:45 | Illinois State | Harry Starks grabs the board | 50-56 |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | John Spooner misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Edward Cooper - foul #5 on Edward Cooper, team foul #6 | 50-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Kinney (SF), Gerry Walker (C) Edward Cooper, Richard Hayden | |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | John Spooner makes the 1st free throw | 51-56 |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | John Spooner makes the 2nd free throw | 52-56 |
| 06:26 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison double dribbles in the backcourt | 52-56 |
| 06:18 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely loses the dribble to Charles Larson | 52-56 |
| 06:07 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison steps out of bounds on the sideline | 52-56 |
| 05:54 | Illinois State | John Spooner scores on a jumper from the left side | 54-56 |
| 05:36 | Missouri State | Charles Larson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 54-56 |
| 05:35 | Illinois State | Harry Starks pulls down the rebound | 54-56 |
| 05:18 | Illinois State | Gregory Hartman swats the short shot by Joe Nicely | 54-56 |
| 05:17 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman grabs the board | 54-56 |
| 05:02 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman misses short on a turnaround near the basket | 54-56 |
| 05:01 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker snags the offensive board | 54-56 |
| 04:37 | Missouri State | Barry Ellison misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 54-56 |
| 04:36 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely gets the rebound | 54-56 |
| 04:15 | Illinois State | John Spooner comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 54-56 |
| 04:13 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker snags the defensive board | 54-56 |
| 03:57 | Missouri State | Charles Larson knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Barry Ellison | 54-59 |
| 03:39 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely buries a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by William Klein | 56-59 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Spooner (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Raymond McFarlane (tiring) 6 pts. PF - Harry Starks (tiring) 4 reb. C - Joe Nicely (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Barry Ellison (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Larson (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 5 stl. SF - Robert Kinney (fairly fresh) PF - Gregory Hartman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. C - Gerry Walker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:27 | Missouri State | Charles Larson clanks a shot from the left wing | 56-59 |
| 03:25 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker gets the offensive rebound | 56-59 |
| 03:17 | Missouri State | William Klein steals the ball from Charles Larson | 56-59 |
| 03:17 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Lemire (PG), Thomas Harris (SG), Frank Chappell (SF), Jeffery Metcalf (PF), Robert Mintz (C) William Klein, John Spooner, Raymond McFarlane, Harry Starks, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG), Donald Standley (SF), James Kreps (PF), David Easley (C) Barry Ellison, Robert Kinney, Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| 03:01 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Larry Hartung - foul #3 on Larry Hartung, team foul #7 | 56-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Peter Jones (C) Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 03:01 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf misses the 1st free throw | 56-59 |
| 03:01 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf misses the 2nd free throw | 56-59 |
| 03:01 | Missouri State | James Kreps pulls down the rebound | 56-59 |
| 02:56 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Klein (PG), John Spooner (SG) Brian Lemire, Thomas Harris | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman (PF), Gerry Walker (C) Donald Standley, David Easley | |
| 02:45 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker is fouled on the floor by Jeffery Metcalf - foul #3 on Jeffery Metcalf, team foul #10 | 56-59 |
| 02:45 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker makes the 1st free throw | 56-60 |
| 02:45 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 56-61 |
| 02:31 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 56-61 |
| 02:30 | Illinois State | Peter Jones misses the tip | 56-61 |
| 02:29 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman grabs the board | 56-61 |
| 02:15 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung clanks a floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Peter Jones - foul #4 on Peter Jones, team foul #11 | 56-61 |
| 02:15 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung makes the 1st free throw | 56-62 |
| 02:15 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung makes the 2nd free throw | 56-63 |
| 02:06 | Illinois State | John Spooner connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Jeffery Metcalf | 59-63 |
| 01:37 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 59-63 |
| 01:35 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman grabs the offensive rebound | 59-63 |
| 01:21 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is called for traveling | 59-63 |
| 00:58 | Illinois State | Peter Jones buries a driving attempt near the basket set up by Frank Chappell | 61-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:30 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker misses long on a runner from the right block but he's fouled by Peter Jones - foul #5 on Peter Jones, team foul #12 | 61-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Mintz (C) Peter Jones | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 00:30 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker makes the 1st free throw | 61-64 |
| 00:30 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker misses the 2nd free throw | 61-64 |
| 00:30 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jeffery Metcalf | 61-64 |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | John Spooner buries a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Jeffery Metcalf | 64-64 |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-64 |
| 00:08 | Missouri State | William Klein steals it from Charles Larson in the backcourt | 64-64 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf lays it in set up by William Klein | 66-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:03 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is hacked by John Spooner - foul #3 on John Spooner, team foul #13 | 66-64 |
| 00:03 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the 1st free throw | 66-65 |
| 00:03 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-66 |
| 00:03 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 66-66 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 4 pts. 7 ast. 4 stl. SG - John Spooner (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeffery Metcalf (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. C - Robert Mintz (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. 5 stl. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 5 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker wins the tip | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:41 | Missouri State | Charles Larson hits a 3pt shot from straight away | 66-69 |
| 04:29 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell connects on the jump hook from the left block set up by William Klein | 68-69 |
| 04:05 | Missouri State | Charles Larson clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 68-69 |
| 04:04 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell grabs the defensive rebound | 68-69 |
| 03:46 | Illinois State | William Klein misses long on a shot from the left side | 68-69 |
| 03:45 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf tips it back up and in | 70-69 |
| 03:43 | Missouri State | Jeffery Metcalf is called for the reach on James Kreps in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jeffery Metcalf, team foul #14 | 70-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane (PF), Joe Nicely (C) Jeffery Metcalf, Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Standley (PG) Larry Hartung | |
| 03:43 | Missouri State | James Kreps makes the 1st free throw | 70-70 |
| 03:43 | Missouri State | James Kreps makes the 2nd free throw | 70-71 |
| 03:28 | Illinois State | William Klein makes the floater from the left side | 72-71 |
| 03:15 | Missouri State | Donald Standley can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 72-71 |
| 03:14 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane gets the rebound | 72-71 |
| 02:58 | Illinois State | Gregory Hartman is called for the reach on William Klein - foul #3 on Gregory Hartman, team foul #8 | 72-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas Harris (SG), Harry Starks (PF) John Spooner, Frank Chappell | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Kinney (SF), David Easley (PF), Richard Hayden (C) James Kreps, Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| 02:58 | Illinois State | William Klein makes the 1st free throw | 73-71 |
| 02:58 | Illinois State | William Klein makes the 2nd free throw | 74-71 |
| 02:56 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 74-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Spooner (SG), Frank Chappell (SF), Jeffery Metcalf (PF), Robert Mintz (C) Thomas Harris, Raymond McFarlane, Harry Starks, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | James Kreps (SF), Gregory Hartman (PF), Gerry Walker (C) Robert Kinney, David Easley, Richard Hayden | |
| 02:42 | Missouri State | William Klein steals the ball from Gregory Hartman | 74-71 |
| 02:24 | Illinois State | John Spooner misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 74-71 |
| 02:22 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Gregory Hartman | 74-71 |
| 02:22 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 74-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG) Donald Standley | |
| 02:09 | Missouri State | Robert Mintz blocks the 3 pointer from the right wing by Charles Larson | 74-71 |
| 02:07 | Missouri State | James Kreps tips it back up and in | 74-73 |
| 01:56 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz hits a floater near the basket on a nice dish by William Klein | 76-73 |
| 01:39 | Missouri State | Charles Larson scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Gerry Walker | 76-76 |
| 01:24 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by John Spooner | 79-76 |
| 01:05 | Missouri State | Charles Larson connects on the shot from just outside the lane set up by James Kreps | 79-78 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | William Klein hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left block but the foul's on Gregory Hartman - foul #4 on Gregory Hartman, team foul #9 | 79-78 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | William Klein makes the 1st free throw | 80-78 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | William Klein misses the 2nd free throw | 80-78 |
| 00:46 | Missouri State | James Kreps gets the rebound | 80-78 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 9 pts. 9 ast. 5 stl. SG - John Spooner (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jeffery Metcalf (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. C - Robert Mintz (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 23 pts. 4 ast. 5 stl. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 5 pts. 11 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 00:25 | Missouri State | Charles Larson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 80-78 |
| 00:23 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker tips it back up and in | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:03 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf misses the easy layup | 80-80 |
| 00:02 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman grabs the defensive rebound | 80-80 |
| 00:02 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a :30 timeout (2 full remaining) | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Missouri State | James Kreps misses the fullcourt shot | 80-80 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 9 pts. 9 ast. 5 stl. SG - John Spooner (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jeffery Metcalf (fresh) 10 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. C - Robert Mintz (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 23 pts. 4 ast. 5 stl. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 5 pts. 12 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker wins the tip | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:58 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is called for traveling in the backcourt | 80-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joe Nicely (C) Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 04:38 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell misses short on a shot from the right side | 80-80 |
| 04:37 | Illinois State | Joe Nicely tips it but misses | 80-80 |
| 04:36 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman snags the defensive board | 80-80 |
| 04:34 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is fouled in the backcourt by John Spooner - foul #4 on John Spooner, team foul #15 | 80-80 |
| 04:34 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the 1st free throw | 80-81 |
| 04:34 | Missouri State | Charles Larson misses the 2nd free throw | 80-81 |
| 04:34 | Illinois State | John Spooner snags the defensive board | 80-81 |
| 04:20 | Illinois State | William Klein drills a 3 from the right wing set up by John Spooner | 83-81 |
| 04:18 | Missouri State | John Spooner is called for the reach on James Kreps in the backcourt - foul #5 on John Spooner, team foul #16 | 83-81 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas Harris (SG) John Spooner | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Standley (PG) Larry Hartung | |
| 04:18 | Missouri State | James Kreps makes the 1st free throw | 83-82 |
| 04:18 | Missouri State | James Kreps makes the 2nd free throw | 83-83 |
| 03:50 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell is hacked by Gerry Walker - foul #1 on Gerry Walker, team foul #10 | 83-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane (PF), Robert Mintz (C) Jeffery Metcalf, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 03:50 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell misses the 1st free throw | 83-83 |
| 03:50 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell makes the 2nd free throw | 84-83 |
| 03:48 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Harris - foul #5 on Thomas Harris, team foul #17 | 84-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Lemire (SG) Thomas Harris | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 03:48 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the 1st free throw | 84-84 |
| 03:48 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the 2nd free throw | 84-85 |
| 03:19 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire makes the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from William Klein | 87-85 |
| 02:59 | Missouri State | Donald Standley is fouled on the floor by Brian Lemire - foul #2 on Brian Lemire, team foul #18 | 87-85 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Tim Daniels (PG), Jeffery Metcalf (PF), Harry Starks (C) William Klein, Frank Chappell, Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG), David Easley (PF), Richard Hayden (C) James Kreps, Gregory Hartman, Gerry Walker | |
| 02:59 | Missouri State | Donald Standley makes the 1st free throw | 87-86 |
| 02:59 | Missouri State | Donald Standley makes the 2nd free throw | 87-87 |
| 02:57 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 87-87 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Klein (PG), Frank Chappell (SF), Joe Nicely (C) Tim Daniels, Brian Lemire, Harry Starks | |
| Subs | Missouri State | James Kreps (SF), Gregory Hartman (PF), Gerry Walker (C) Donald Standley, David Easley, Richard Hayden | |
| 02:36 | Illinois State | Jeffery Metcalf makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Frank Chappell | 89-87 |
| 02:32 | Missouri State | Charles Larson is hacked by Jeffery Metcalf - foul #5 on Jeffery Metcalf, team foul #19 | 89-87 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Lemire (SG), Robert Mintz (C) Jeffery Metcalf, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 02:32 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the 1st free throw | 89-88 |
| 02:32 | Missouri State | Charles Larson misses the 2nd free throw | 89-88 |
| 02:32 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane gets the rebound | 89-88 |
| 02:12 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell scores on a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by William Klein | 92-88 |
| 01:52 | Missouri State | Raymond McFarlane steals the ball from Charles Larson | 92-88 |
| 01:52 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 92-88 |
| 01:38 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 92-88 |
| 01:36 | Missouri State | Charles Larson pulls down the rebound | 92-88 |
| 01:23 | Missouri State | Charles Larson makes the wide open 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Larry Hartung | 92-91 |
| 01:20 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 92-91 |
| 01:01 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire buries a 3 from the right corner set up by Frank Chappell | 95-91 |
| 00:59 | Missouri State | Robert Mintz is called for the reach on Larry Hartung in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Mintz, team foul #20 | 95-91 |
| 00:59 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung makes the 1st free throw | 95-92 |
| 00:59 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung makes the 2nd free throw | 95-93 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 12 pts. 11 ast. 5 stl. SG - Brian Lemire (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 19 pts. 5 reb. PF - Raymond McFarlane (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Robert Mintz (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 30 pts. 4 ast. 5 stl. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 5 pts. 13 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:35 | Illinois State | Gerry Walker swats the short shot by Raymond McFarlane | 95-93 |
| 00:34 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker snags the defensive board | 95-93 |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman connects on the fadeaway from the left wing | 95-95 |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 95-95 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | James Kreps steals it from Raymond McFarlane | 95-95 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 12 pts. 11 ast. 5 stl. SG - Brian Lemire (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 19 pts. 5 reb. PF - Raymond McFarlane (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Robert Mintz (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 30 pts. 4 ast. 5 stl. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 7 pts. 13 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 9 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker wins the tip | 95-95 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:56 | Missouri State | Frank Chappell takes the ball from Larry Hartung in the backcourt | 95-95 |
| 04:33 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell hits a shot from the right side on a nice dish by William Klein | 97-95 |
| 04:21 | Missouri State | James Kreps can't connect on a floater from the right side | 97-95 |
| 04:19 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman tips it home | 97-97 |
| 03:53 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from William Klein | 99-97 |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Charles Larson knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 99-100 |
| 03:06 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell can't connect on a shot from the baseline | 99-100 |
| 03:05 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman snags the defensive board | 99-100 |
| 03:01 | Missouri State | James Kreps hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 99-100 |
| 02:59 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane gets the rebound | 99-100 |
| 02:59 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 99-100 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harry Starks (PF), Joe Nicely (C) Brian Lemire, Robert Mintz | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 02:42 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Gerry Walker - foul #2 on Gerry Walker, team foul #11 | 99-100 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Standley (PG) Larry Hartung | |
| 02:42 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane misses the 1st free throw | 99-100 |
| 02:42 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane misses the 2nd free throw | 99-100 |
| 02:42 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman grabs the defensive rebound | 99-100 |
| 02:42 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (3 full remaining) | 99-100 |
| 02:25 | Missouri State | Charles Larson misses the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing | 99-100 |
| 02:23 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker tips it back up and in | 99-102 |
| 02:23 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 99-102 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Lemire (SG), Robert Mintz (C) Harry Starks, Joe Nicely | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Larry Hartung (PG) Donald Standley | |
| 02:16 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 99-102 |
| 02:15 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to James Kreps | 99-102 |
| 02:12 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung's pass is intercepted by William Klein in the backcourt | 99-102 |
| 02:00 | Illinois State | Charles Larson takes the ball from Raymond McFarlane | 99-102 |
| 01:42 | Missouri State | Larry Hartung misses the floater from the right side | 99-102 |
| 01:40 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane grabs the defensive rebound | 99-102 |
| 01:40 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 99-102 |
| 01:20 | Illinois State | Raymond McFarlane can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 99-102 |
| 01:18 | Illinois State | Robert Mintz grabs the offensive board | 99-102 |
| 00:59 | Illinois State | Frank Chappell knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by William Klein | 102-102 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Klein (fresh) 12 pts. 14 ast. 6 stl. SG - Brian Lemire (fresh) 11 pts. SF - Frank Chappell (fresh) 24 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Raymond McFarlane (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Robert Mintz (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Larry Hartung (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Larson (fresh) 33 pts. 4 ast. 6 stl. SF - James Kreps (fresh) 13 pts. 8 reb. PF - Gregory Hartman (fresh) 9 pts. 16 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Gerry Walker (fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 00:36 | Missouri State | Gerry Walker's floater is tipped away by Raymond McFarlane | 102-102 |
| 00:34 | Missouri State | James Kreps gets the offensive rebound | 102-102 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman misses the fadeaway near the basket but he's fouled by Raymond McFarlane - foul #1 on Raymond McFarlane, team foul #21 | 102-102 |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman makes the 1st free throw | 102-103 |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman misses the 2nd free throw | 102-103 |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Robert Mintz | 102-103 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire is hacked by Charles Larson - foul #2 on Charles Larson, team foul #12 | 102-103 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire makes the 1st free throw | 103-103 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Brian Lemire makes the 2nd free throw | 104-103 |
| 00:06 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 full remaining) | 104-103 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Missouri State | Gregory Hartman can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 104-103 |