| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - James Ramsey (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Shane Wade (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Kevin Evans (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Glenn Davis (fresh) C - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Illinois | PG - Eric Olson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Robert Beauchamp (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Barry Laub (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Brandon Jeanlouis (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Kirk Peavler (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans inbounds the ball | 30-33 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:47 | Illinois State | James Ramsey is hacked by Brandon Jeanlouis - foul #2 on Brandon Jeanlouis, team foul #1 | 30-33 |
| 19:28 | Illinois State | Kirk Peavler is called for the reach on Kenneth Hilton - foul #1 on Kirk Peavler, team foul #2 | 30-33 |
| 19:19 | Illinois State | James Ramsey can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 30-33 |
| 19:17 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis snags the offensive board | 30-33 |
| 19:09 | Illinois State | James Ramsey connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Shane Wade | 33-33 |
| 19:03 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub misses badly on the uncontested 3pt shot from straight away | 33-33 |
| 19:01 | Southern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Kirk Peavler | 33-33 |
| 18:48 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson drills a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Brandon Jeanlouis | 33-36 |
| 18:27 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton is fouled on the floor by Eric Olson - foul #3 on Eric Olson, team foul #3 | 33-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy (PG), Jack Begay (SF), Carlos Halter (PF), Nicholas Richardson (C) James Ramsey, Kevin Evans, Glenn Davis, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler (PG), Lyle Aragon (C) Eric Olson, Kirk Peavler | |
| 18:15 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter is hacked by Daniel Isler - foul #1 on Daniel Isler, team foul #4 | 33-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto (SG) Robert Beauchamp | |
| 18:04 | Illinois State | Jack Begay is fouled on the floor by Brandon Jeanlouis - foul #3 on Brandon Jeanlouis, team foul #5 | 33-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin (PG) Brandon Jeanlouis | |
| 17:54 | Illinois State | Shane Wade misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 33-36 |
| 17:52 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Steven Ditto | 33-36 |
| 17:44 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 33-36 |
| 17:42 | Illinois State | Jack Begay grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 17:35 | Illinois State | Shane Wade clanks a jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Daniel Isler - foul #2 on Daniel Isler, team foul #6 | 33-36 |
| 17:35 | Illinois State | Shane Wade makes the 1st free throw | 34-36 |
| 17:35 | Illinois State | Shane Wade misses the 2nd free throw | 34-36 |
| 17:35 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Barry Laub | 34-36 |
| 17:09 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 34-36 |
| 17:07 | Illinois State | Nicholas Richardson grabs the defensive rebound | 34-36 |
| 17:03 | Illinois State | Lyle Aragon steals the ball from Carlos Halter | 34-36 |
| 16:38 | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin's pass is intercepted by Carlos Halter | 34-36 |
| 16:29 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Carlos Halter, team foul #1 | 34-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Ramsey (PG), Kevin Evans (SF), Glenn Davis (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Walter Pearcy, Jack Begay, Carlos Halter, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Jeremiah Franks (PG), Robert Beauchamp (SG), Kirk Peavler (C) Richard McGavin, Daniel Isler, Lyle Aragon | |
| 16:13 | Southern Illinois | James Ramsey is called for the reach on Barry Laub - foul #3 on James Ramsey, team foul #2 | 34-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy (PG) James Ramsey | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Michael Elledge (PF) Steven Ditto | |
| 16:03 | Southern Illinois | Walter Pearcy is called for the reach on Michael Elledge - foul #2 on Walter Pearcy, team foul #3 | 34-36 |
| 15:39 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket | 34-36 |
| 15:38 | Southern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Barry Laub | 34-36 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Walter Pearcy (fairly fresh) SG - Shane Wade (tiring) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Kevin Evans (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Glenn Davis (fresh) C - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Illinois | PG - Jeremiah Franks (fresh) SG - Robert Beauchamp (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Barry Laub (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Elledge (fresh) C - Kirk Peavler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:24 | Southern Illinois | Michael Elledge blows the layup but he's fouled by Shane Wade - foul #2 on Shane Wade, team foul #4 | 34-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Maurice Lankford (PF) Walter Pearcy, Shane Wade, Glenn Davis | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Steven Ditto (SF) Jeremiah Franks, Barry Laub | |
| 15:24 | Southern Illinois | Michael Elledge makes the 1st free throw | 34-37 |
| 15:24 | Southern Illinois | Michael Elledge misses the 2nd free throw | 34-37 |
| 15:24 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton grabs the defensive rebound | 34-37 |
| 14:58 | Illinois State | Maurice Lankford clanks a 3 from the right corner | 34-37 |
| 14:57 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to James Ramsey | 34-37 |
| 14:37 | Illinois State | Michael Elledge steals the ball from James Ramsey | 34-37 |
| 14:27 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler misses short on a shot from the right side | 34-37 |
| 14:25 | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto tips it but misses | 34-37 |
| 14:23 | Illinois State | Maurice Lankford pulls down the rebound | 34-37 |
| 14:19 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton is whistled for traveling | 34-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Walker (SF), Carlos Halter (PF), Nicholas Richardson (C) Kevin Evans, Maurice Lankford, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler (SG), Barry Laub (SF), Brandon Jeanlouis (PF), Lyle Aragon (C) Robert Beauchamp, Steven Ditto, Michael Elledge, Kirk Peavler | |
| 14:15 | Southern Illinois | James Ramsey picks off the pass by Eric Olson in the backcourt | 34-37 |
| 14:01 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 34-37 |
| 13:59 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis grabs the board | 34-37 |
| 13:57 | Southern Illinois | George Walker steps in front of the Brandon Jeanlouis pass in the backcourt | 34-37 |
| 13:44 | Illinois State | Nicholas Richardson misses long on a floater from the baseline but he's hacked by Lyle Aragon - foul #1 on Lyle Aragon, team foul #7 | 34-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (SG), Glenn Davis (PF) James Ramsey, Carlos Halter | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | | |
| 13:44 | Illinois State | Nicholas Richardson makes the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 13:44 | Illinois State | Nicholas Richardson misses the 2nd free throw | 35-37 |
| 13:44 | Southern Illinois | Lyle Aragon snags the defensive board | 35-37 |
| 13:42 | Southern Illinois | George Walker is called for the reach on Eric Olson in the backcourt - foul #2 on George Walker, team foul #5 | 35-37 |
| 13:29 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 35-37 |
| 13:27 | Illinois State | Jack Begay pulls down the rebound | 35-37 |
| 13:03 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Barry Laub - foul #1 on Barry Laub, team foul #8 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy (SG), Carlos Halter (C) George Walker, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin (PG), Steven Ditto (SF) Eric Olson, Barry Laub | |
| 13:03 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis misses the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 13:03 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 36-37 |
| 12:47 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Lyle Aragon | 36-40 |
| 12:43 | Illinois State | Norman Young makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Glenn Davis | 39-40 |
| 12:30 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis is open and buries a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Daniel Isler | 39-42 |
| 12:15 | Illinois State | Steven Ditto picks off the pass by Walter Pearcy | 39-42 |
| 11:57 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Brandon Jeanlouis | 39-45 |
| 11:43 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 39-45 |
| 11:41 | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin gets the rebound | 39-45 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Walter Pearcy (fairly fresh) SF - Jack Begay (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Glenn Davis (fairly fresh) 1 pts. C - Carlos Halter (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Illinois | PG - Richard McGavin (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Daniel Isler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Ditto (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Brandon Jeanlouis (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Lyle Aragon (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:36 | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto misses short on a floater from the right wing | 39-45 |
| 11:34 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis tips it home | 39-47 |
| 11:14 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-47 |
| 11:13 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Steven Ditto | 39-47 |
| 11:09 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler is fouled in the backcourt by Norman Young - foul #4 on Norman Young, team foul #6 | 39-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Ramsey (PG), Shane Wade (SG), Kevin Evans (SF), Nicholas Richardson (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Norman Young, Walter Pearcy, Jack Begay, Glenn Davis, Carlos Halter | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Robert Beauchamp (SG), Barry Laub (SF), Kirk Peavler (C) Richard McGavin, Daniel Isler, Steven Ditto, Lyle Aragon | |
| 10:51 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub misses the fadeaway from the right side | 39-47 |
| 10:50 | Illinois State | Nicholas Richardson gets the rebound | 39-47 |
| 10:26 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans jams it set up by Shane Wade | 41-47 |
| 10:14 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 41-47 |
| 10:12 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson gets the offensive rebound | 41-47 |
| 09:52 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 41-47 |
| 09:51 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans gets the rebound | 41-47 |
| 09:32 | Illinois State | Shane Wade throws a bad pass out of bounds | 41-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Walker (SF), Maurice Lankford (PF) Kevin Evans, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto (PF), Michael Elledge (C) Brandon Jeanlouis, Kirk Peavler | |
| 09:14 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub connects on the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Steven Ditto and he's fouled by Maurice Lankford - foul #1 on Maurice Lankford, team foul #7 | 41-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin (PG) Eric Olson | |
| 09:14 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub makes the free throw | 41-50 |
| 09:07 | Illinois State | Richard McGavin steals the ball from George Walker | 41-50 |
| 09:05 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub is fouled in the backcourt by George Walker - foul #3 on George Walker, team foul #8 | 41-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy (PG), Carlos Halter (PF) James Ramsey, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | | |
| 09:05 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub misses the 1st free throw | 41-50 |
| 09:05 | Illinois State | George Walker snags the defensive board | 41-50 |
| 08:47 | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Carlos Halter | 44-50 |
| 08:25 | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 44-52 |
| 08:02 | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 44-52 |
| 08:00 | Illinois State | Maurice Lankford pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-52 |
| 07:50 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Michael Elledge - foul #1 on Michael Elledge, team foul #9 | 44-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Kevin Evans (SF), Nicholas Richardson (C) Walter Pearcy, Shane Wade, George Walker, Maurice Lankford | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Brandon Jeanlouis (PF), Kirk Peavler (C) Richard McGavin, Barry Laub, Michael Elledge | |
| 07:50 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter makes the 1st free throw | 45-52 |
| 07:50 | Illinois State | Carlos Halter makes the 2nd free throw | 46-52 |
| 07:35 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis can't connect on a jump hook from close range | 46-52 |
| 07:34 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis can't tip it in | 46-52 |
| 07:32 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Nicholas Richardson | 46-52 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - James Ramsey (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kevin Evans (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. PF - Carlos Halter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Nicholas Richardson (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Illinois | PG - Eric Olson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Robert Beauchamp (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Steven Ditto (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. PF - Brandon Jeanlouis (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Kirk Peavler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Illinois State | Norman Young connects on the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Ramsey | 48-52 |
| 07:19 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis is hacked by James Ramsey in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Ramsey, team foul #9 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (SG), Glenn Davis (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) James Ramsey, Carlos Halter, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler (SG), Matthew Maize (SF) Robert Beauchamp, Steven Ditto | |
| 07:19 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis makes the 1st free throw | 48-53 |
| 07:19 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis misses the 2nd free throw | 48-53 |
| 07:19 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans grabs the defensive rebound | 48-53 |
| 07:00 | Illinois State | Kirk Peavler steps in front of the Glenn Davis pass | 48-53 |
| 06:43 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis is fouled on the floor by Glenn Davis - foul #1 on Glenn Davis, team foul #10 | 48-53 |
| 06:43 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis makes the 1st free throw | 48-54 |
| 06:43 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis makes the 2nd free throw | 48-55 |
| 06:35 | Illinois State | Norman Young misses the easy layup | 48-55 |
| 06:34 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans pulls down the offensive rebound | 48-55 |
| 06:19 | Illinois State | Matthew Maize picks off the pass by Jack Begay | 48-55 |
| 06:11 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Daniel Isler | 48-58 |
| 05:53 | Illinois State | Norman Young misses badly on a shot from the right side | 48-58 |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton gets the offensive rebound | 48-58 |
| 05:33 | Illinois State | Jack Begay's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Ramsey (SG), Walter Pearcy (SF), Nicholas Richardson (PF), Maurice Lankford (C) Jack Begay, Kevin Evans, Glenn Davis, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin (PG), Steven Ditto (SG), Barry Laub (SF), Michael Elledge (PF), Lyle Aragon (C) Eric Olson, Daniel Isler, Matthew Maize, Brandon Jeanlouis, Kirk Peavler | |
| 05:20 | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto is whistled for a carry | 48-58 |
| 05:06 | Illinois State | Norman Young hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 48-58 |
| 05:04 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Lyle Aragon | 48-58 |
| 04:44 | Southern Illinois | Lyle Aragon drills a floater in the lane set up by Barry Laub | 48-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:30 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 48-60 |
| 04:29 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub snags the defensive board | 48-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:09 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing | 48-60 |
| 04:07 | Illinois State | Maurice Lankford pulls down the rebound | 48-60 |
| 04:03 | Illinois State | James Ramsey comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 48-60 |
| 04:01 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Steven Ditto | 48-60 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:42 | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin's floater is knocked away by Nicholas Richardson | 48-60 |
| 03:41 | Southern Illinois | Lyle Aragon grabs the offensive rebound | 48-60 |
| 03:28 | Southern Illinois | Steven Ditto misses long on a shot from the left wing | 48-60 |
| 03:27 | Illinois State | Norman Young gets the rebound | 48-60 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - James Ramsey (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Walter Pearcy (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Nicholas Richardson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Maurice Lankford (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Illinois | PG - Richard McGavin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Steven Ditto (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. SF - Barry Laub (tiring) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Michael Elledge (fairly fresh) 1 pts. C - Lyle Aragon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:14 | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Steven Ditto - foul #1 on Steven Ditto, team foul #10 | 48-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shane Wade (SG), Kevin Evans (SF), Carlos Halter (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Norman Young, James Ramsey, Nicholas Richardson, Maurice Lankford | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Robert Beauchamp (SG), Daniel Isler (SF), Brandon Jeanlouis (PF), Kirk Peavler (C) Richard McGavin, Steven Ditto, Barry Laub, Michael Elledge, Lyle Aragon | |
| 03:14 | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy makes the 1st free throw | 49-60 |
| 03:14 | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy makes the 2nd free throw | 50-60 |
| 03:00 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson is alone and drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-63 |
| 02:52 | Illinois State | Daniel Isler is called for the reach on Kevin Evans - foul #3 on Daniel Isler, team foul #11 | 50-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Nicholas Richardson (C) Walter Pearcy, Shane Wade, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Jeremiah Franks (PG), Matthew Maize (SF), Steven Ditto (PF), Lyle Aragon (C) Eric Olson, Robert Beauchamp, Brandon Jeanlouis, Kirk Peavler | |
| 02:52 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans makes the 1st free throw | 51-63 |
| 02:52 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans makes the 2nd free throw | 52-63 |
| 02:48 | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 52-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shane Wade (SG), Glenn Davis (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) James Ramsey, Carlos Halter, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Robert Beauchamp (SG), Barry Laub (SF), Brandon Jeanlouis (PF), Kirk Peavler (C) Jeremiah Franks, Daniel Isler, Matthew Maize, Steven Ditto, Lyle Aragon | |
| 02:35 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-63 |
| 02:34 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler snags the offensive board | 52-63 |
| 02:13 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 52-63 |
| 02:11 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton grabs the board | 52-63 |
| 02:04 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis makes the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Shane Wade | 54-63 |
| 01:41 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub misses short on an open fadeaway from the left side | 54-63 |
| 01:39 | Southern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Eric Olson | 54-63 |
| 01:18 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane but he's fouled by Glenn Davis - foul #2 on Glenn Davis, team foul #11 | 54-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG) Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | | |
| 01:18 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler makes the 1st free throw | 54-64 |
| 01:18 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler makes the 2nd free throw | 54-65 |
| 01:07 | Illinois State | Shane Wade connects on the 3 from the left wing set up by Norman Young | 57-65 |
| 01:05 | Southern Illinois | Shane Wade picks off the pass by Robert Beauchamp in the backcourt | 57-65 |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Norman Young misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-65 |
| 00:52 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Barry Laub | 57-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub is fouled in the backcourt by Norman Young - foul #5 on Norman Young, team foul #12 | 57-65 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Ramsey (PG) Norman Young | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | | |
| 00:49 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub makes the 1st free throw | 57-66 |
| 00:49 | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub makes the 2nd free throw | 57-67 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses the fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Eric Olson - foul #4 on Eric Olson, team foul #12 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy (SG), Jack Begay (SF), Carlos Halter (PF), Nicholas Richardson (C) Shane Wade, Kevin Evans, Glenn Davis, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin (PG), Daniel Isler (SG), Steven Ditto (SF), Michael Elledge (PF), Lyle Aragon (C) Eric Olson, Robert Beauchamp, Barry Laub, Brandon Jeanlouis, Kirk Peavler | |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | James Ramsey makes the 1st free throw | 58-67 |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses the 2nd free throw | 58-67 |
| 00:42 | Southern Illinois | Michael Elledge grabs the defensive rebound | 58-67 |
| 00:42 | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-67 |
| 00:41 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler is hacked by Walter Pearcy in the backcourt - foul #3 on Walter Pearcy, team foul #13 | 58-67 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shane Wade (SG), Kevin Evans (SF), Glenn Davis (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Walter Pearcy, Jack Begay, Carlos Halter, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Robert Beauchamp (SG), Brandon Jeanlouis (PF), Kirk Peavler (C) Richard McGavin, Steven Ditto, Michael Elledge, Lyle Aragon | |
| 00:41 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 00:41 | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 58-69 |
| 00:32 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton tips it home | 60-69 |
| 00:31 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson is hacked by James Ramsey in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Ramsey, team foul #14 | 60-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Pearcy (PG) James Ramsey | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Barry Laub (SF) Daniel Isler | |
| 00:31 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson misses the 1st free throw | 60-69 |
| 00:31 | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson makes the 2nd free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Barry Laub - foul #2 on Barry Laub, team foul #13 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (SG), Carlos Halter (PF), Nicholas Richardson (C) Shane Wade, Glenn Davis, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Richard McGavin (PG), Daniel Isler (SG), Steven Ditto (SF), Michael Elledge (PF), Lyle Aragon (C) Eric Olson, Robert Beauchamp, Barry Laub, Brandon Jeanlouis, Kirk Peavler | |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans makes the 1st free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans misses the 2nd free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:24 | Southern Illinois | The rebound goes to Michael Elledge | 61-70 |
| 00:24 | Southern Illinois | Southern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 61-70 |
| 00:22 | Southern Illinois | Lyle Aragon is hacked by Jack Begay in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jack Begay, team foul #15 | 61-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shane Wade (SG), Glenn Davis (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Jack Begay, Carlos Halter, Nicholas Richardson | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Eric Olson (PG), Robert Beauchamp (SG), Barry Laub (SF), Brandon Jeanlouis (PF) Richard McGavin, Daniel Isler, Steven Ditto, Michael Elledge | |
| 00:22 | Southern Illinois | Lyle Aragon makes the 1st free throw | 61-71 |
| 00:22 | Southern Illinois | Lyle Aragon makes the 2nd free throw | 61-72 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis jams it and the foul's on Eric Olson - foul #5 on Eric Olson, team foul #14 | 63-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler (PG), Kirk Peavler (C) Eric Olson, Lyle Aragon | |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis misses the free throw | 63-72 |
| 00:15 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis grabs the board | 63-72 |
| 00:14 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis is hacked by Walter Pearcy in the backcourt - foul #4 on Walter Pearcy, team foul #16 | 63-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Jeremiah Franks (PG) Daniel Isler | |
| 00:14 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis misses the 1st free throw | 63-72 |
| 00:14 | Southern Illinois | Brandon Jeanlouis misses the 2nd free throw | 63-72 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Glenn Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 63-72 |
| 00:09 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Walter Pearcy | 66-72 |
| 00:08 | Southern Illinois | Jeremiah Franks is fouled in the backcourt by Walter Pearcy - foul #5 on Walter Pearcy, team foul #17 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (PG) Walter Pearcy | |
| Subs | Southern Illinois | Daniel Isler (SF) Barry Laub | |
| 00:08 | Southern Illinois | Jeremiah Franks makes the 1st free throw | 66-73 |
| 00:08 | Southern Illinois | Jeremiah Franks makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| 00:02 | Illinois State | Shane Wade can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 66-74 |
| 00:00 | Southern Illinois | Kirk Peavler snags the defensive board | 66-74 |