| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Pierson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gregory Vail (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Melvin Kavanaugh (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Ho Chio (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Ray Hood (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Matthew Boatright (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Mark Toms (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Fergus (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Francis Broadnax (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Denby (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus inbounds the ball | 26-24 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:33 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus is fouled on the floor by Ray Hood - foul #1 on Ray Hood, team foul #1 | 26-24 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Hunter (SG), Donald Tidwell (SF), David Viator (PF) Matthew Boatright, Mark Toms, Michael Fergus, Francis Broadnax | |
| 19:18 | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes makes the jumpshot from the right wing | 26-26 |
| 18:54 | Illinois | Ray Hood makes the contested fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Melvin Kavanaugh | 28-26 |
| 18:35 | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 28-26 |
| 18:33 | Illinois | Gregory Vail gets the rebound | 28-26 |
| 18:15 | Illinois | William Pierson is open and scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Gregory Vail | 30-26 |
| 17:52 | Notre Dame | Michael Hunter buries a 3pt attempt from straight away | 30-29 |
| 17:35 | Illinois | Ray Hood's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-29 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Mark Toms (SG), Michael Fergus (SF), Francis Broadnax (PF) Charlie Holmes, Michael Hunter, Donald Tidwell, David Viator | |
| 17:09 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright is fouled on the floor by Ray Hood - foul #2 on Ray Hood, team foul #2 | 30-29 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Peter Fajardo (C) Michael Denby | |
| 16:49 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 30-29 |
| 16:47 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright tips it back up and in | 30-31 |
| 16:36 | Illinois | Melvin Kavanaugh comes up short on the driving attempt from close range | 30-31 |
| 16:34 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus pulls down the rebound | 30-31 |
| 16:06 | Notre Dame | Ho Chio is called for the reach on Matthew Boatright - foul #3 on Ho Chio, team foul #3 | 30-31 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), Ernest Bode (SF), Matthew Kendrick (PF) William Pierson, Melvin Kavanaugh, Ho Chio | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Michael Denby (C) Peter Fajardo | |
| 15:49 | Notre Dame | Mark Toms buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 30-34 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Buntin (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Gregory Vail (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Ernest Bode (fresh) PF - Matthew Kendrick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. C - Ray Hood (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Matthew Boatright (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Mark Toms (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Fergus (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Francis Broadnax (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Denby (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Illinois | Ray Hood makes the contested jump hook near the basket | 32-34 |
| 15:14 | Notre Dame | Mark Toms misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 32-34 |
| 15:13 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick pulls down the rebound | 32-34 |
| 14:53 | Illinois | Ray Hood shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Ernest Bode | 35-34 |
| 14:28 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus connects on the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Francis Broadnax and he's hacked by Ernest Bode - foul #1 on Ernest Bode, team foul #4 | 35-36 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Pierson (PG), Melvin Kavanaugh (SF), Ho Chio (PF) William Buntin, Ernest Bode, Matthew Kendrick | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Hunter (SG), Peter Fajardo (C) Matthew Boatright, Mark Toms, Michael Denby | |
| 14:28 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus makes the free throw | 35-37 |
| 14:05 | Illinois | William Pierson is by himself and knocks in the jumper from the free throw line set up by Ho Chio | 37-37 |
| 13:44 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus connects on the fadeaway from close range | 37-39 |
| 13:19 | Illinois | Gregory Vail makes the contested 3 from straight away set up by William Pierson | 40-39 |
| 12:59 | Notre Dame | William Pierson is called for the reach on Michael Fergus - foul #2 on William Pierson, team foul #5 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Mark Toms (SG), Donald Tidwell (SF), David Viator (PF), Michael Denby (C) Charlie Holmes, Michael Hunter, Michael Fergus, Francis Broadnax, Peter Fajardo | |
| 12:48 | Notre Dame | Donald Tidwell misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 40-39 |
| 12:46 | Illinois | Melvin Kavanaugh snags the defensive board | 40-39 |
| 12:17 | Illinois | Gregory Vail evades the doubleteam and hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by William Pierson | 42-39 |
| 11:56 | Notre Dame | David Viator loses the ball out of bounds | 42-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), Matthew Kendrick (C) William Pierson, Ray Hood | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus (SF), Francis Broadnax (PF) Donald Tidwell, David Viator | |
| 11:45 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick's floater is tipped away by Michael Denby | 42-39 |
| 11:43 | Illinois | Melvin Kavanaugh misses the tip | 42-39 |
| 11:42 | Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Kendrick | 42-39 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Buntin (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Gregory Vail (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Melvin Kavanaugh (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ho Chio (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Matthew Kendrick (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Matthew Boatright (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Mark Toms (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Fergus (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Francis Broadnax (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Denby (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:36 | Illinois | Gregory Vail is fouled on the floor by Mark Toms as he's doubleteamed - foul #1 on Mark Toms, team foul #1 | 42-39 |
| 11:24 | Illinois | Gregory Vail scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by William Buntin | 45-39 |
| 11:04 | Notre Dame | Mark Toms double dribbles | 45-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | David Elkins (SG), Ernest Bode (SF), Ray Hood (C) Gregory Vail, Melvin Kavanaugh, Ho Chio | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Donald Tidwell (SF), Peter Fajardo (C) Michael Fergus, Michael Denby | |
| 10:45 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block but the foul's on Mark Toms - foul #2 on Mark Toms, team foul #2 | 45-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Pierson (PG) David Elkins | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Hunter (SG), Michael Fergus (SF), Michael Denby (C) Matthew Boatright, Mark Toms, Donald Tidwell, Peter Fajardo | |
| 10:45 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick makes the 1st free throw | 46-39 |
| 10:45 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick makes the 2nd free throw | 47-39 |
| 10:16 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Michael Fergus, team foul #3 | 47-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Mark Toms (SG), Donald Tidwell (SF), David Viator (PF), Peter Fajardo (C) Charlie Holmes, Michael Hunter, Michael Fergus, Francis Broadnax, Michael Denby | |
| 09:56 | Notre Dame | The refs have stopped play. Donald Tidwell is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's holding his foot. It doesn't look like he is going to be able to return to the game. | 47-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | Gregory Vail (SG), Melvin Kavanaugh (SF), Ho Chio (PF) William Buntin, Ernest Bode, Matthew Kendrick | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus (SF), Francis Broadnax (PF), Michael Denby (C) Donald Tidwell, David Viator, Peter Fajardo | |
| 09:47 | Illinois | Gregory Vail is whistled for traveling | 47-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Peter Fajardo (C) Michael Denby | |
| 09:27 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus is whistled for traveling | 47-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | David Viator (PF), Michael Denby (C) Francis Broadnax, Peter Fajardo | |
| 09:09 | Illinois | Gregory Vail evades the doubleteam and hits a driving attempt from the baseline set up by William Pierson and he's hacked by Mark Toms - foul #3 on Mark Toms, team foul #4 | 49-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick (C) Ray Hood | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Hunter (SG), Francis Broadnax (PF) Matthew Boatright, Mark Toms, David Viator | |
| 09:09 | Illinois | Gregory Vail makes the free throw | 50-39 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 08:45 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax is hacked by William Pierson - foul #3 on William Pierson, team foul #6 | 50-39 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG) William Pierson | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Mark Toms (SG), Peter Fajardo (C) Charlie Holmes, Michael Hunter, Michael Denby | |
| 08:34 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax lays it in | 50-41 |
| 08:18 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick is alone and drills a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by William Buntin | 52-41 |
| 08:15 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright is hacked by William Buntin in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Buntin, team foul #7 | 52-41 |
| Subs | Illinois | Ray Hood (C) Matthew Kendrick | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Michael Hunter (SF), David Viator (PF), Michael Denby (C) Michael Fergus, Francis Broadnax, Peter Fajardo | |
| 08:15 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright makes the 1st free throw | 52-42 |
| 08:15 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright makes the 2nd free throw | 52-43 |
| 08:00 | Illinois | Ray Hood comes up short on the turnaround in the paint | 52-43 |
| 07:59 | Illinois | Ho Chio tips it back up and in | 54-43 |
| 07:46 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright misses long on a shot from close range but he's hacked by Ray Hood - foul #3 on Ray Hood, team foul #8 | 54-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Pierson (PG), Matthew Kendrick (PF) Gregory Vail, Ho Chio | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus (SF), Francis Broadnax (PF), Peter Fajardo (C) Mark Toms, David Viator, Michael Denby | |
| 07:46 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright misses the 1st free throw | 54-43 |
| 07:46 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright misses the 2nd free throw | 54-43 |
| 07:46 | Illinois | Melvin Kavanaugh grabs the defensive rebound | 54-43 |
| 07:24 | Illinois | Ray Hood misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Peter Fajardo - foul #2 on Peter Fajardo, team foul #5 | 54-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | Ernest Bode (SF) Melvin Kavanaugh | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Mark Toms (SG), Michael Denby (C) Matthew Boatright, Michael Hunter, Peter Fajardo | |
| 07:24 | Illinois | Ray Hood makes the 1st free throw | 55-43 |
| 07:24 | Illinois | Ray Hood makes the 2nd free throw | 56-43 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Pierson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - William Buntin (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Ernest Bode (fresh) PF - Matthew Kendrick (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Ray Hood (fairly fresh) 20 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Charlie Holmes (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Mark Toms (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Fergus (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Francis Broadnax (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Denby (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:05 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 56-43 |
| 07:03 | Illinois | William Pierson grabs the board | 56-43 |
| 06:58 | Illinois | Ray Hood is fouled on the floor by Michael Denby - foul #3 on Michael Denby, team foul #6 | 56-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Michael Hunter (SF), David Viator (PF), Peter Fajardo (C) Charlie Holmes, Michael Fergus, Francis Broadnax, Michael Denby | |
| 06:53 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick lays it in on a nice dish by Ernest Bode | 58-43 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:32 | Notre Dame | Mark Toms comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 58-43 |
| 06:30 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick snags the defensive board | 58-43 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:04 | Illinois | Ray Hood is fouled on the floor by David Viator as he's doubleteamed - foul #1 on David Viator, team foul #7 | 58-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | Gregory Vail (SG), Melvin Kavanaugh (SF), Ho Chio (PF) William Pierson, Ernest Bode, Matthew Kendrick | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Fergus (SF), Francis Broadnax (PF), Michael Denby (C) Matthew Boatright, Mark Toms, David Viator, Peter Fajardo | |
| 06:04 | Illinois | Ray Hood makes the 1st free throw | 59-43 |
| 06:04 | Illinois | Ray Hood makes the 2nd free throw | 60-43 |
| 05:55 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Ray Hood - foul #4 on Ray Hood, team foul #9 | 60-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | Edward Wydra (C) Ray Hood | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | | |
| 05:55 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax makes the 1st free throw | 60-44 |
| 05:55 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax makes the 2nd free throw | 60-45 |
| 05:33 | Illinois | Edward Wydra hits the front of the rim on the wide open jump hook from the right block | 60-45 |
| 05:32 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Michael Fergus | 60-45 |
| 05:25 | Notre Dame | Ho Chio is called for the reach on Francis Broadnax - foul #4 on Ho Chio, team foul #10 | 60-45 |
| Subs | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick (C) Edward Wydra | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Mark Toms (SG) Charlie Holmes, Michael Hunter | |
| 05:25 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax misses the 1st free throw | 60-45 |
| 05:25 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax makes the 2nd free throw | 60-46 |
| 05:05 | Illinois | Gregory Vail works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 60-46 |
| 05:04 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright snags the defensive board | 60-46 |
| 04:38 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright misses short on a jumper from the right side | 60-46 |
| 04:36 | Illinois | Ho Chio grabs the board | 60-46 |
| 04:15 | Illinois | Matthew Boatright blocks the 3 pointer from the right wing by Gregory Vail | 60-46 |
| 04:14 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright gets the rebound | 60-46 |
| 04:05 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus is hacked by Melvin Kavanaugh - foul #2 on Melvin Kavanaugh, team foul #11 | 60-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Pierson (PG), Ray Hood (C) William Buntin, Matthew Kendrick | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Hunter (SG), David Viator (PF), Peter Fajardo (C) Matthew Boatright, Mark Toms, Francis Broadnax, Michael Denby | |
| 04:05 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus misses the 1st free throw | 60-46 |
| 04:05 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus misses the 2nd free throw | 60-46 |
| 04:05 | Illinois | Ray Hood snags the defensive board | 60-46 |
| 03:36 | Illinois | Charlie Holmes is called for the reach on Melvin Kavanaugh - foul #1 on Charlie Holmes, team foul #8 | 60-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | William Buntin (PG), David Elkins (SG), Matthew Kendrick (PF), Edward Wydra (C) William Pierson, Gregory Vail, Ho Chio, Ray Hood | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Mark Toms (SG), Francis Broadnax (PF) Charlie Holmes, Michael Fergus, David Viator | |
| 03:36 | Illinois | Melvin Kavanaugh makes the 1st free throw | 61-46 |
| 03:36 | Illinois | Melvin Kavanaugh makes the 2nd free throw | 62-46 |
| 03:21 | Notre Dame | Mark Toms is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Mark Toms, team foul #9 | 62-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | Ernest Bode (SF) Melvin Kavanaugh | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Charlie Holmes (PG), Michael Fergus (SF), Michael Denby (C) Matthew Boatright, Michael Hunter, Peter Fajardo | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - William Buntin (fresh) 3 ast. SG - David Elkins (fresh) SF - Ernest Bode (fresh) PF - Matthew Kendrick (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Edward Wydra (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Notre Dame | PG - Charlie Holmes (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Mark Toms (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Michael Fergus (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Francis Broadnax (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Denby (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 03:04 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick loses the ball out of bounds | 62-46 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright (PG), Michael Hunter (SG), Peter Fajardo (C) Charlie Holmes, Mark Toms, Michael Denby | |
| 02:44 | Notre Dame | Ernest Bode swats the layup by Francis Broadnax | 62-46 |
| 02:43 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus snags the offensive board | 62-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 02:36 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-46 |
| 02:35 | Notre Dame | Michael Hunter tips it but misses | 62-46 |
| 02:33 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick grabs the board | 62-46 |
| 02:11 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick drills a floater from just outside the lane | 64-46 |
| 02:01 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax knocks in the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Michael Fergus | 64-48 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:34 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick hits a wide open floater from the right block on a great pass from William Buntin | 66-48 |
| 01:17 | Notre Dame | Francis Broadnax comes up short on the runner from the baseline | 66-48 |
| 01:16 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Ernest Bode | 66-48 |
| 00:52 | Illinois | Matthew Kendrick hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the right block | 66-48 |
| 00:50 | Illinois | David Elkins can't tip it in | 66-48 |
| 00:49 | Notre Dame | The rebound goes to Francis Broadnax | 66-48 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:43 | Notre Dame | Michael Fergus drills a pull-up jumper from the left side | 66-50 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Notre Dame | Notre Dame is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:39 | Illinois | William Buntin is fouled in the backcourt by Matthew Boatright - foul #1 on Matthew Boatright, team foul #10 | 66-50 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Notre Dame | Mark Toms (SG), Michael Denby (C) Michael Hunter, Peter Fajardo | |
| 00:39 | Illinois | William Buntin makes the 1st free throw | 67-50 |
| 00:39 | Illinois | William Buntin makes the 2nd free throw | 68-50 |
| 00:34 | Notre Dame | Mark Toms comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 68-50 |
| 00:32 | Illinois | Edward Wydra grabs the board | 68-50 |
| 00:03 | Illinois | David Elkins throws a bad pass out of bounds | 68-50 |
| 00:00 | Notre Dame | Matthew Boatright hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 68-50 |