| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (fresh) SG - John Bennett (fresh) SF - Kevin Evans (fresh) PF - Richard Coleman (fresh) C - Frederic Gall (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Fred Downey (fresh) SG - Joseph Letellier (fresh) SF - Carlos Walker (fresh) PF - Paul Starks (fresh) C - Jason Tate (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Jason Tate wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 19:57 | Western Kentucky | Kevin Evans is called for the reach on Carlos Walker in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kevin Evans, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 19:44 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier misses badly on a fadeaway in the paint | 0-0 |
| 19:42 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall grabs the defensive rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:38 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans connects on the jump hook from the right block | 2-0 |
| 19:21 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 2-0 |
| 19:19 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks misses the tip | 2-0 |
| 19:17 | Illinois State | Norman Young grabs the board | 2-0 |
| 19:00 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall is hacked by Joseph Letellier - foul #1 on Joseph Letellier, team foul #1 | 2-0 |
| 18:41 | Illinois State | Norman Young is fouled on the floor by Fred Downey - foul #1 on Fred Downey, team foul #2 | 2-0 |
| 18:32 | Illinois State | Norman Young hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by John Bennett | 4-0 |
| 18:30 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey is hacked by Norman Young in the backcourt - foul #1 on Norman Young, team foul #2 | 4-0 |
| 18:15 | Western Kentucky | John Bennett steals the ball from Carlos Walker | 4-0 |
| 18:11 | Illinois State | Fred Downey picks off the pass by Richard Coleman | 4-0 |
| 18:06 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier blows the layup | 4-0 |
| 18:04 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey tips it home | 4-2 |
| 17:45 | Illinois State | Paul Starks steps in front of the Norman Young pass | 4-2 |
| 17:36 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 4-2 |
| 17:35 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans snags the defensive board | 4-2 |
| 17:15 | Illinois State | Richard Coleman scores on a jump hook from close range | 6-2 |
| 16:59 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier throws a bad pass out of bounds | 6-2 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Michael Zents (SF), Jack Begay (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Norman Young, John Bennett, Kevin Evans, Richard Coleman, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris (PG), David Brown (SF), Robert Johnson (PF), Woodrow Bissell (C) Fred Downey, Carlos Walker, Paul Starks, Jason Tate | |
| 16:45 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 6-2 |
| 16:43 | Western Kentucky | Woodrow Bissell grabs the defensive rebound | 6-2 |
| 16:20 | Western Kentucky | Woodrow Bissell throws a bad pass out of bounds | 6-2 |
| 16:07 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan clanks a 3 from the left wing | 6-2 |
| 16:06 | Western Kentucky | Woodrow Bissell snags the defensive board | 6-2 |
| 15:59 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris is open and scores on a 3 from the right wing set up by Joseph Letellier | 6-5 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ralph Felan (fresh) SG - James Ramsey (fresh) SF - Michael Zents (fresh) PF - Jack Begay (fresh) C - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Ferris (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Joseph Letellier (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - David Brown (fresh) PF - Robert Johnson (fresh) C - Woodrow Bissell (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Illinois State | Michael Ferris picks off the pass by Michael Zents | 6-5 |
| 15:18 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Joseph Letellier | 6-8 |
| 15:02 | Illinois State | James Ramsey clanks a runner near the basket but he's hacked by David Brown - foul #1 on David Brown, team foul #3 | 6-8 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Bennett (SG), Kevin Evans (SF), Richard Coleman (PF), Frederic Gall (C) Ralph Felan, Michael Zents, Jack Begay, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon (PG), Carlos Walker (SF), Paul Starks (PF), Anthony Estep (C) Michael Ferris, David Brown, Robert Johnson, Woodrow Bissell | |
| 15:02 | Illinois State | James Ramsey makes the 1st free throw | 7-8 |
| 15:02 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses the 2nd free throw | 7-8 |
| 15:02 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Estep grabs the board | 7-8 |
| 14:38 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Anthony Estep | 7-10 |
| 14:17 | Illinois State | John Bennett drills a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by James Ramsey | 9-10 |
| 14:03 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker is fouled on the floor by Kevin Evans - foul #2 on Kevin Evans, team foul #3 | 9-10 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), Ralph Felan (SF) James Ramsey, Kevin Evans | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey (PG), Jason Tate (C) Joseph Letellier, Carlos Walker | |
| 13:43 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 9-10 |
| 13:42 | Western Kentucky | Jason Tate grabs the offensive rebound | 9-10 |
| 13:25 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 9-13 |
| 13:04 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan blows the layup but the foul's on Jason Tate - foul #1 on Jason Tate, team foul #4 | 9-13 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton (PF), Michael Zents (C) Richard Coleman, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier (SG), Michael Ferris (SF), Robert Johnson (PF), Woodrow Bissell (C) Arthur Witherspoon, Anthony Estep, Paul Starks, Jason Tate | |
| 13:04 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan misses the 1st free throw | 9-13 |
| 13:04 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan makes the 2nd free throw | 10-13 |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 10-13 |
| 12:43 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Woodrow Bissell | 10-13 |
| 12:26 | Western Kentucky | John Bennett takes the ball from Robert Johnson | 10-13 |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Norman Young's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 10-13 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), Frederic Gall (C) Norman Young, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Brown (PF) Robert Johnson | |
| 12:06 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Ferris, team foul #5 | 10-13 |
| 11:38 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall misses long on a shot from the right wing | 10-13 |
| 11:37 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall pulls down the offensive rebound | 10-13 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Willard Hoskins (fresh) SG - John Bennett (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ralph Felan (fairly fresh) 1 pts. PF - Kenneth Hilton (fairly fresh) C - Frederic Gall (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Fred Downey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - Joseph Letellier (tiring) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Ferris (fresh) 6 pts. PF - David Brown (fresh) C - Woodrow Bissell (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 10-13 |
| 11:22 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier grabs the board | 10-13 |
| 11:17 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 10-13 |
| 11:16 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall grabs the board | 10-13 |
| 10:59 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 10-13 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (SG), Michael Zents (SF), Richard Coleman (PF) John Bennett, Ralph Felan, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon (PG), Anthony Estep (SG), Carlos Walker (SF), Robert Johnson (PF), Jason Tate (C) Fred Downey, Joseph Letellier, Michael Ferris, David Brown, Woodrow Bissell | |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker slams it home on a nice dish by Arthur Witherspoon | 10-15 |
| 10:32 | Illinois State | Jack Begay clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 10-15 |
| 10:30 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall hits the follow up shot | 12-15 |
| 10:11 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Frederic Gall - foul #1 on Frederic Gall, team foul #4 | 12-15 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), John Bennett (SG) Willard Hoskins, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier (SG) Jason Tate | |
| 10:11 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker makes the 1st free throw | 12-16 |
| 10:11 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 12-17 |
| 09:49 | Illinois State | Joseph Letellier is called for the reach on John Bennett - foul #2 on Joseph Letellier, team foul #6 | 12-17 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (SF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Jack Begay, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey (PG), Michael Ferris (SG), Paul Starks (PF), Jason Tate (C) Arthur Witherspoon, Joseph Letellier, Robert Johnson, Anthony Estep | |
| 09:30 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block | 12-17 |
| 09:29 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks grabs the board | 12-17 |
| 09:13 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks's pass is intercepted by Norman Young | 12-17 |
| 08:56 | Illinois State | Jason Tate denies the turnaround by Kenneth Hilton | 12-17 |
| 08:54 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Kenneth Hilton | 12-17 |
| 08:32 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan hits a driving attempt from the baseline | 14-17 |
| 08:06 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Hilton - foul #1 on Kenneth Hilton, team foul #5 | 14-17 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Michael Zents (SF), Jack Begay (PF), Frederic Gall (C) Norman Young, John Bennett, Ralph Felan, Richard Coleman, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon (PG), Anthony Estep (SG), David Brown (SF), Robert Johnson (PF), Woodrow Bissell (C) Fred Downey, Michael Ferris, Carlos Walker, Paul Starks, Jason Tate | |
| 07:57 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon misses the fadeaway from the left wing | 14-17 |
| 07:56 | Illinois State | Jack Begay grabs the board | 14-17 |
| 07:42 | Illinois State | Jack Begay misses the lay-in but the foul's on Robert Johnson - foul #1 on Robert Johnson, team foul #7 | 14-17 |
| 07:42 | Illinois State | Jack Begay makes the 1st free throw | 15-17 |
| 07:42 | Illinois State | Jack Begay makes the 2nd free throw | 16-17 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Willard Hoskins (fresh) SG - James Ramsey (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jack Begay (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Zents (fresh) C - Frederic Gall (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arthur Witherspoon (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Anthony Estep (fresh) SF - David Brown (fresh) PF - Robert Johnson (fresh) C - Woodrow Bissell (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Robert Johnson | 16-20 |
| 07:08 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 16-20 |
| 07:06 | Western Kentucky | Robert Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 16-20 |
| 07:04 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Arthur Witherspoon, team foul #8 | 16-20 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Bennett (SG), Kenneth Hilton (PF) James Ramsey, Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton connects on the driving attempt in the paint and he's hacked by Woodrow Bissell - foul #1 on Woodrow Bissell, team foul #9 | 18-20 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (SF) Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey (PG), Michael Ferris (SG), Carlos Walker (SF), Paul Starks (PF) Arthur Witherspoon, Anthony Estep, David Brown, Robert Johnson | |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton makes the free throw | 19-20 |
| 06:45 | Western Kentucky | Willard Hoskins is called for the reach on Fred Downey in the backcourt - foul #1 on Willard Hoskins, team foul #6 | 19-20 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG) Willard Hoskins | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 06:29 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks connects on the turnaround in the lane | 19-22 |
| 06:24 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Bennett | 21-22 |
| 05:59 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker misses the jumpshot from the left side | 21-22 |
| 05:58 | Western Kentucky | Woodrow Bissell misses the tip | 21-22 |
| 05:56 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan grabs the defensive rebound | 21-22 |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | John Bennett hits a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Ralph Felan | 23-22 |
| 05:26 | Western Kentucky | Carlos Walker is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from close range | 23-22 |
| 05:24 | Illinois State | John Bennett snags the defensive board | 23-22 |
| 05:10 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 23-22 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Jack Begay (SF), Richard Coleman (PF), Michael Zents (C) Norman Young, John Bennett, Ralph Felan, Kenneth Hilton, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon (PG), Anthony Estep (SG), David Brown (SF), Robert Johnson (PF), Jason Tate (C) Fred Downey, Michael Ferris, Carlos Walker, Paul Starks, Woodrow Bissell | |
| 04:49 | Western Kentucky | Willard Hoskins is called for the reach on Robert Johnson - foul #2 on Willard Hoskins, team foul #7 | 23-22 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG) Willard Hoskins | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 04:49 | Western Kentucky | Robert Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 23-23 |
| 04:49 | Western Kentucky | Robert Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 23-24 |
| 04:24 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 23-24 |
| 04:22 | Western Kentucky | Robert Johnson pulls down the rebound | 23-24 |
| 04:19 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Estep's pass is intercepted by Norman Young in the backcourt | 23-24 |
| 04:03 | Illinois State | James Ramsey can't connect on a shot from close range but the foul's on Robert Johnson - foul #2 on Robert Johnson, team foul #10 | 23-24 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (SF) Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey (PG), Carlos Walker (SF), Paul Starks (PF) Arthur Witherspoon, David Brown, Robert Johnson | |
| 04:03 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses the 1st free throw | 23-24 |
| 04:03 | Illinois State | James Ramsey makes the 2nd free throw | 24-24 |
| 03:54 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey is hacked by James Ramsey - foul #1 on James Ramsey, team foul #8 | 24-24 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), Kevin Evans (SF) Norman Young, James Ramsey | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier (SG) Anthony Estep | |
| 03:54 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey misses the 1st free throw | 24-24 |
| 03:54 | Illinois State | Michael Zents snags the defensive board | 24-24 |
| 03:32 | Illinois State | Michael Zents knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Willard Hoskins | 26-24 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Willard Hoskins (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Ralph Felan (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Evans (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Richard Coleman (tiring) 2 pts. C - Michael Zents (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Fred Downey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - Joseph Letellier (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlos Walker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Paul Starks (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Jason Tate (fairly fresh) | |
| 03:13 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier makes the 3 pointer from the left corner | 26-27 |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Jason Tate is called for the reach on Michael Zents - foul #2 on Jason Tate, team foul #11 | 26-27 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Bennett (SG), Kenneth Hilton (C) Ralph Felan, Richard Coleman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon (PG), Michael Ferris (SF), Robert Johnson (PF), Woodrow Bissell (C) Fred Downey, Carlos Walker, Paul Starks, Jason Tate | |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Michael Zents makes the 1st free throw | 27-27 |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Michael Zents makes the 2nd free throw | 28-27 |
| 02:39 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left wing | 28-27 |
| 02:38 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Michael Zents | 28-27 |
| 02:33 | Illinois State | Robert Johnson takes the ball from Willard Hoskins | 28-27 |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier hits a jumper from close range and the foul's on Michael Zents - foul #1 on Michael Zents, team foul #9 | 28-29 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), Frederic Gall (C) Willard Hoskins, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Brown (SF) Arthur Witherspoon | |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier misses the free throw | 28-29 |
| 02:25 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall grabs the board | 28-29 |
| 02:03 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 31-29 |
| 01:57 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 31-29 |
| 01:56 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall snags the defensive board | 31-29 |
| 01:41 | Illinois State | Michael Ferris is called for the reach on Norman Young - foul #2 on Michael Ferris, team foul #12 | 31-29 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (SG) John Bennett | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Witherspoon (PG), Anthony Estep (C) Robert Johnson, Woodrow Bissell | |
| 01:41 | Illinois State | Norman Young misses the 1st free throw | 31-29 |
| 01:41 | Illinois State | Norman Young makes the 2nd free throw | 32-29 |
| 01:23 | Western Kentucky | Michael Ferris hits a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Joseph Letellier | 32-32 |
| 01:00 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans is called for a charge - foul #3 on Kevin Evans, team foul #10 | 32-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Ralph Felan (SF) Norman Young, Kevin Evans, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks (PF), Jason Tate (C) Michael Ferris, David Brown | |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks comes up short on the jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Jack Begay - foul #1 on Jack Begay, team foul #11 | 32-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Coleman (PF) Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey (PG) Arthur Witherspoon | |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks makes the 1st free throw | 32-33 |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Paul Starks makes the 2nd free throw | 32-34 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | James Ramsey comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 32-34 |
| 00:32 | Western Kentucky | Fred Downey grabs the defensive rebound | 32-34 |
| 00:30 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier is fouled in the backcourt by Willard Hoskins - foul #3 on Willard Hoskins, team foul #12 | 32-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), Michael Zents (C) Willard Hoskins, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Johnson (PF), Woodrow Bissell (C) Paul Starks, Jason Tate | |
| 00:30 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier makes the 1st free throw | 32-35 |
| 00:30 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Letellier makes the 2nd free throw | 32-36 |
| 00:02 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 32-36 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Richard Coleman | 32-36 |