| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Mathews (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Russell Allison (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ethan Graves (fresh) 2 pts. C - Glen Norcross (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Neale (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Richard Harden (fresh) 2 pts. C - Christopher Rush (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale inbounds the ball | 35-41 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:47 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale knocks in the jumper near the basket set up by Patrick Fitzpatrick | 35-43 |
| 19:28 | Illinois State | Russell Allison travels with the ball | 35-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF) Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden | |
| 19:12 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier scores on a jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Patrick Fitzpatrick | 35-45 |
| 18:54 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 35-45 |
| 18:52 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier pulls down the rebound | 35-45 |
| 18:48 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Wilson takes the ball from Gary Land in the backcourt | 35-45 |
| 18:37 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews drills a shot from the right wing set up by Glen Norcross | 37-45 |
| 18:33 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 37-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Clopton (SG), Raymond Vigue (PF) Randolph Wilson, Ethan Graves | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF) Gary Land, Jordon McAfee | |
| 18:13 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Raymond Vigue is blocked by Christopher Rush | 37-45 |
| 18:11 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue grabs the offensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 17:58 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross is whistled for a carry | 37-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Grimes (PG), Roger Boyer (SF), Stephen Howe (C) Michael Mathews, Russell Allison, Glen Norcross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C) Patrick Fitzpatrick, David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush | |
| 17:42 | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 37-45 |
| 17:41 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Roger Grimes | 37-45 |
| 17:25 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue misses the easy layup | 37-45 |
| 17:24 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Arnold Sparks | 37-45 |
| 17:08 | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz is open and buries a fadeaway from the right side set up by Gary Land | 37-47 |
| 16:46 | Illinois State | A charge is called on Raymond Vigue - foul #3 on Raymond Vigue, team foul #1 | 37-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Ethan Graves (PF), Glen Norcross (C) Roger Grimes, Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer, Raymond Vigue, Stephen Howe | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C) Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden | |
| 16:44 | Western Kentucky | Ethan Graves is called for the reach on Christopher Rush in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ethan Graves, team foul #2 | 37-47 |
| 16:39 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by David Frazier | 37-50 |
| 16:15 | Illinois State | Russell Allison is fouled on the floor by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #3 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #1 | 37-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Mathews (PG) Bruce Timmons | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), Brian Munz (SG) Patrick Fitzpatrick, David Frazier | |
| 15:56 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews connects on the 3 from the left wing | 40-50 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Mathews (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SF - Russell Allison (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ethan Graves (fresh) 2 pts. C - Glen Norcross (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Neale (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gary Olivarez (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Christopher Rush (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:54 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Richard Harden (C) Brian Munz, Christopher Rush | |
| 15:38 | Illinois State | Russell Allison makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Randolph Wilson | 43-50 |
| 15:22 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the right corner | 43-50 |
| 15:21 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden grabs the offensive board | 43-50 |
| 15:10 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from just outside the lane | 43-50 |
| 15:09 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Ethan Graves | 43-50 |
| 14:55 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves is fouled on the floor by Gary Olivarez - foul #3 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #2 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Grimes (PG), Michael Clopton (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Raymond Vigue (PF), Stephen Howe (C) Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Russell Allison, Ethan Graves, Glen Norcross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF), Christopher Rush (C) David Frazier, Gary Olivarez, Richard Harden | |
| 14:43 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton makes the 3pt attempt from straight away | 46-50 |
| 14:14 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee's pass is intercepted by Stephen Howe | 46-50 |
| 13:57 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe misses short on a floater from the right block | 46-50 |
| 13:55 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush grabs the defensive rebound | 46-50 |
| 13:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale misses badly on a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Stephen Howe - foul #2 on Stephen Howe, team foul #3 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Mathews (PG) Roger Grimes | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C) Brian Munz, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush | |
| 13:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale makes the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 13:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale makes the 2nd free throw | 46-52 |
| 13:25 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue makes the turnaround from the left block set up by Roger Boyer | 48-52 |
| 13:08 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale misses short on a floater from the right side | 48-52 |
| 13:07 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Roger Boyer | 48-52 |
| 13:00 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue knocks in the jumper near the basket | 50-52 |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on Raymond Vigue - foul #4 on Raymond Vigue, team foul #4 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Grimes (PG), Gary Zolty (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Ethan Graves (PF), Glen Norcross (C) Michael Mathews, Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer, Raymond Vigue, Stephen Howe | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Land (SF), Christopher Rush (C) Richard Neale, Richard Harden | |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez makes the 1st free throw | 50-53 |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez makes the 2nd free throw | 50-54 |
| 12:34 | Illinois State | Gary Zolty misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 50-54 |
| 12:33 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves tips it but misses | 50-54 |
| 12:31 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush gets the rebound | 50-54 |
| 12:27 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks is hacked by Gary Zolty in the backcourt - foul #1 on Gary Zolty, team foul #5 | 50-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson (SG) Gary Zolty | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF) Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Olivarez | |
| 12:21 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Arnold Sparks | 50-56 |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 50-56 |
| 12:07 | Illinois State | Russell Allison grabs the offensive rebound | 50-56 |
| 12:01 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves loses the dribble to Brian Munz | 50-56 |
| 11:56 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks lays it in set up by Brian Munz | 50-58 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Roger Grimes (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Russell Allison (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Ethan Graves (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Glen Norcross (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (tiring) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Land (fresh) PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Christopher Rush (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:42 | Illinois State | Roger Grimes connects on the jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Randolph Wilson | 52-58 |
| 11:33 | Western Kentucky | Ethan Graves is called for the reach on Arnold Sparks - foul #2 on Ethan Graves, team foul #6 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Mathews (PG), Michael Clopton (SG) Roger Grimes, Randolph Wilson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C) Brian Munz, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush | |
| 11:26 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale misses badly on a jumper from the right block | 52-58 |
| 11:25 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves grabs the board | 52-58 |
| 11:15 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews is fouled on the floor by Arnold Sparks - foul #4 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #3 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons (SF) Russell Allison | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Christopher Rush (C) Arnold Sparks, Gary Olivarez | |
| 11:04 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #4 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #4 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Boyer (SF) Bruce Timmons | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF) Patrick Fitzpatrick, Richard Neale, Christopher Rush | |
| 11:04 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves misses the 1st free throw | 52-58 |
| 11:04 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves makes the 2nd free throw | 53-58 |
| 11:00 | Western Kentucky | Michael Mathews is called for the reach on Gary Land in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Mathews, team foul #7 | 53-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale (SF) Arnold Sparks | |
| 11:00 | Western Kentucky | Gary Land misses the 1st free throw | 53-58 |
| 11:00 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross grabs the defensive rebound | 53-58 |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Gary Land - foul #1 on Gary Land, team foul #5 | 53-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Christopher Rush (C) David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez | |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews misses the 1st free throw | 53-58 |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews makes the 2nd free throw | 54-58 |
| 10:23 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush scores on a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Arnold Sparks | 54-60 |
| 10:03 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Christopher Rush - foul #1 on Christopher Rush, team foul #6 | 54-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Stephen Howe (PF) Michael Mathews, Michael Clopton, Roger Boyer, Ethan Graves | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF) Brian Munz, Gary Land, Richard Harden | |
| 10:03 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross misses the 1st free throw | 54-60 |
| 10:03 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross makes the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 09:46 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 55-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Grimes (PG) Bruce Timmons | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz (SG) David Frazier | |
| 09:32 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe buries a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Randolph Wilson | 57-60 |
| 09:17 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Wilson steals the ball from Brian Munz | 57-60 |
| 09:14 | Illinois State | Roger Grimes throws it down on a nice dish by Randolph Wilson | 59-60 |
| 09:04 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Gary Olivarez | 59-63 |
| 09:02 | Illinois State | Roger Grimes is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 59-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Clopton (SG), Roger Boyer (PF) Randolph Wilson, Stephen Howe | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C) Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush | |
| 08:54 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks scores on a 3pt shot from straight away | 59-66 |
| 08:41 | Illinois State | Roger Grimes misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 59-66 |
| 08:39 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier grabs the defensive rebound | 59-66 |
| 08:18 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 59-66 |
| 08:17 | Illinois State | Russell Allison pulls down the rebound | 59-66 |
| 08:13 | Illinois State | Roger Boyer clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-66 |
| 08:11 | Illinois State | Russell Allison grabs the offensive board | 59-66 |
| 07:53 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton's pass is intercepted by Jordon McAfee | 59-66 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Roger Grimes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Clopton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Russell Allison (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Roger Boyer (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Glen Norcross (tiring) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (tired) 6 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SG - David Frazier (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Land (fairly fresh) PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - Richard Harden (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:37 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks scores on a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by David Frazier | 59-68 |
| 07:14 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-68 |
| 07:12 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee pulls down the rebound | 59-68 |
| 06:58 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left wing | 59-68 |
| 06:57 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier pulls down the offensive rebound | 59-68 |
| 06:41 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks misses short on a floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Roger Grimes - foul #2 on Roger Grimes, team foul #8 | 59-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Mathews (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Bruce Timmons (SF), Raymond Vigue (PF), Stephen Howe (C) Roger Grimes, Michael Clopton, Russell Allison, Roger Boyer, Glen Norcross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C) David Frazier, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden | |
| 06:41 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks makes the 1st free throw | 59-69 |
| 06:41 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks makes the 2nd free throw | 59-70 |
| 06:21 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe is hacked by Gary Olivarez - foul #4 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #7 | 59-70 |
| 06:21 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe makes the 1st free throw | 60-70 |
| 06:21 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe misses the 2nd free throw | 60-70 |
| 06:21 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez gets the rebound | 60-70 |
| 06:10 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks is open and scores on a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Neale | 60-72 |
| 05:54 | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons is hacked by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #5 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #8 | 60-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ethan Graves (PF) Stephen Howe | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz (SG) Patrick Fitzpatrick | |
| 05:54 | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons makes the 1st free throw | 61-72 |
| 05:54 | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons makes the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 05:46 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush is alone and drills a floater in the lane | 62-74 |
| 05:35 | Illinois State | Michael Mathews buries a shot near the basket | 64-74 |
| 05:20 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez scores on a shot from the left side on a great pass from Richard Neale | 64-76 |
| 04:58 | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons's fadeaway is rejected by Gary Olivarez | 64-76 |
| 04:56 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush snags the defensive board | 64-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:40 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks hits a 3pt shot from the left corner | 64-79 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue dunks the ball set up by Michael Mathews and he's fouled by Arnold Sparks - foul #5 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #9 | 66-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Clopton (PG), Gary Zolty (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Stephen Howe (C) Michael Mathews, Randolph Wilson, Bruce Timmons, Ethan Graves | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Land (PG), Richard Harden (PF) Arnold Sparks, Gary Olivarez | |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue makes the free throw | 67-79 |
| 04:05 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush is denied on a layup by Raymond Vigue | 67-79 |
| 04:04 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden tips it home | 67-81 |
| 03:47 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton is whistled for a carry | 67-81 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Boyer (SF), Ethan Graves (PF) Russell Allison, Raymond Vigue | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez (PF) Christopher Rush | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Clopton (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Gary Zolty (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Roger Boyer (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ethan Graves (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Stephen Howe (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Gary Land (fairly fresh) SG - Brian Munz (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Neale (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gary Olivarez (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Richard Harden (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:33 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez lays it up and in on a great pass from Brian Munz | 67-83 |
| 03:29 | Illinois State | Brian Munz is called for the reach on Michael Clopton - foul #1 on Brian Munz, team foul #10 | 67-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee (PF) Gary Olivarez | |
| 03:29 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton makes the 1st free throw | 68-83 |
| 03:29 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton makes the 2nd free throw | 69-83 |
| 03:04 | Western Kentucky | Roger Boyer is called for the reach on Brian Munz - foul #2 on Roger Boyer, team foul #9 | 69-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Mathews (PG), Glen Norcross (C) Gary Zolty, Stephen Howe | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C) Gary Land, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden | |
| 03:04 | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz misses the 1st free throw | 69-83 |
| 03:04 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush grabs the offensive board | 69-83 |
| 02:46 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez scores on a driving attempt in the lane | 69-85 |
| 02:40 | Illinois State | Brian Munz steps in front of the Michael Clopton pass | 69-85 |
| 02:36 | Western Kentucky | Michael Mathews steps in front of the David Frazier pass in the backcourt | 69-85 |
| 02:26 | Illinois State | Glen Norcross comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 69-85 |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush gets the rebound | 69-85 |
| 01:56 | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz misses the wide open 3 pointer from straight away | 69-85 |
| 01:55 | Illinois State | Ethan Graves snags the defensive board | 69-85 |
| 01:51 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton is called for traveling | 69-85 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Grimes (PG), Raymond Vigue (PF), Stephen Howe (C) Michael Mathews, Ethan Graves, Glen Norcross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Donald Edgington (PG), Gary Land (SF) Brian Munz, Richard Neale | |
| 01:32 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush's pass is intercepted by Stephen Howe | 69-85 |
| 01:19 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue is denied on a layup by Christopher Rush | 69-85 |
| 01:17 | Western Kentucky | Donald Edgington grabs the defensive rebound | 69-85 |
| 00:50 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush drills a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Gary Land | 69-87 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Michael Clopton drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Roger Grimes | 72-87 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush misses the lay-in | 72-87 |
| 00:18 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush pulls down the offensive rebound | 72-87 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Donald Edgington runs out the clock | 72-87 |