| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Michael Baker (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - William Maxon (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Michael Baker inbounds the ball | 28-44 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:43 | Illinois State | Michael Baker is hacked by Richard Whatley - foul #1 on Richard Whatley, team foul #1 | 28-44 |
| 19:33 | Illinois State | William Maxon drills a 3 from the right wing | 31-44 |
| 19:10 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Shawn Stephenson - foul #3 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #1 | 31-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (SF) Shawn Stephenson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 19:10 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 1st free throw | 31-45 |
| 19:10 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw | 31-46 |
| 18:50 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 31-46 |
| 18:49 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard gets the rebound | 31-46 |
| 18:36 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley comes up short on the turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Charles Thomas - foul #1 on Charles Thomas, team foul #2 | 31-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (PF) Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 18:36 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley misses the 1st free throw | 31-46 |
| 18:36 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw | 31-47 |
| 18:19 | Illinois State | David Wiseman can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 31-47 |
| 18:18 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard grabs the board | 31-47 |
| 18:12 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Richard Whatley | 31-50 |
| 18:00 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line | 31-50 |
| 17:59 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan grabs the board | 31-50 |
| 17:40 | Western Kentucky | Jimmie Tinkle steals it from Richard Whatley | 31-50 |
| 17:23 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle lays it up and in | 33-50 |
| 17:20 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady is hacked by Jimmie Tinkle in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #3 | 33-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Michael Baker, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Richard Conner (SG), Joseph Howard (SF), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C) Willie Gaillard, Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan | |
| 17:15 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 33-50 |
| 17:13 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the board | 33-50 |
| 16:44 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson's pass is intercepted by Joseph Howard | 33-50 |
| 16:40 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard hits the finger roll | 33-52 |
| 16:26 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 33-52 |
| 16:24 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye tips it home | 35-52 |
| 16:01 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner makes the wide open pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Jeffrey Hubbard | 35-54 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jeffrey Hubbard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 15:48 | Illinois State | David Wiseman hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Charles Thomas | 37-54 |
| 15:31 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard scores on a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Jeffrey Hubbard | 37-56 |
| 15:17 | Illinois State | The short jumper by Christopher Gibson is denied by Sean Begay | 37-56 |
| 15:15 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the offensive board | 37-56 |
| 15:08 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 37-56 |
| 15:06 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Sean Begay | 37-56 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:47 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay is open and scores on a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Jeffrey Hubbard | 37-58 |
| 14:34 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 37-58 |
| 14:32 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay grabs the board | 37-58 |
| 14:11 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard hits a wide open 3 from straight away set up by Jeffrey Hubbard | 37-61 |
| 14:06 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Charles Thomas | 40-61 |
| 13:53 | Western Kentucky | Ruben Ruth is called for the reach on Sean Begay - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #4 | 40-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Michael Baker (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), William Maxon (C) Ruben Ruth, Charles Thomas, David Wiseman, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C) Jeffrey Hubbard, Richard Conner, Joseph Howard, Sean Begay, John Flint | |
| 13:34 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan misses badly on the uncontested floater in the lane | 40-61 |
| 13:33 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen grabs the board | 40-61 |
| 13:25 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen is whistled for traveling | 40-61 |
| 12:56 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady drills a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Richard Whatley | 40-63 |
| 12:49 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-63 |
| 12:48 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard gets the rebound | 40-63 |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady is hacked by Brian Swofford in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brian Swofford, team foul #5 | 40-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (SF) Brian Swofford | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 12:23 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway near the basket | 40-63 |
| 12:22 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan tips it in | 40-65 |
| 12:11 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson connects on the fadeaway near the basket set up by Michael Baker | 42-65 |
| 11:53 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan clanks a shot near the basket but the foul's on William Maxon - foul #3 on William Maxon, team foul #6 | 42-65 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF) Shawn Stephenson, Michael Baker, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin (SG), Sean Begay (SF), Dikembe Amoroso (PF) Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard | |
| 11:53 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan makes the 1st free throw | 42-66 |
| 11:53 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan misses the 2nd free throw | 42-66 |
| 11:53 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to William Maxon | 42-66 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 4 ast. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SG - Michael Dublin (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Sean Begay (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb. PF - Dikembe Amoroso (fresh) C - Lee Hagan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:42 | Illinois State | Michael Dublin steals the ball from Christopher Gibson | 42-66 |
| 11:39 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 42-66 |
| 11:26 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle can't finish the layup | 42-66 |
| 11:24 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle tips it back up and in | 44-66 |
| 11:21 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard is hacked by John Olsson in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #7 | 44-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (SG) Lee Hagan | |
| 11:21 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw | 44-67 |
| 11:21 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw | 44-68 |
| 11:11 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson drills a runner in the lane | 46-68 |
| 11:09 | Western Kentucky | John Olsson is called for the reach on Willie Gaillard in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #8 | 46-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard (SF), John Flint (C) Dikembe Amoroso, Michael Dublin | |
| 11:09 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw | 46-69 |
| 11:09 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard misses the 2nd free throw | 46-69 |
| 11:09 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson grabs the board | 46-69 |
| 11:04 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas hits a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by John Olsson and the foul's on Joseph Howard - foul #2 on Joseph Howard, team foul #2 | 48-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Michael Baker (SF) John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard (PG) Willie Gaillard | |
| 11:04 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas makes the free throw | 49-69 |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard hits a wide open jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Jeffrey Hubbard | 49-71 |
| 10:30 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson hits a runner near the basket | 51-71 |
| 10:09 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay can't connect on a jump hook from close range | 51-71 |
| 10:08 | Illinois State | Michael Baker grabs the board | 51-71 |
| 09:49 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson loses the ball out of bounds | 51-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF) Shawn Stephenson, Charles Thomas, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Michael Dublin (C) Jeffrey Hubbard, Richard Conner, Joseph Howard, Sean Begay, John Flint | |
| 09:24 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley drills a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Robert Hubbard and he's hacked by Michael Baker - foul #2 on Michael Baker, team foul #9 | 51-73 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Howard Begaye (C) William Maxon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 09:24 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley misses the free throw | 51-73 |
| 09:24 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen grabs the board | 51-73 |
| 09:20 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle connects on the fadeaway from close range | 53-73 |
| 09:05 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Willie Gaillard | 53-75 |
| 08:51 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses the jumper in the paint but he's fouled by Michael Dublin - foul #1 on Michael Dublin, team foul #3 | 53-75 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Ruben Ruth (SG) John Olsson, Michael Baker | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan (C) Michael Dublin | |
| 08:51 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 1st free throw | 54-75 |
| 08:51 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 2nd free throw | 55-75 |
| 08:28 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard drills a runner from the right block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard and he's hacked by Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #10 | 55-77 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SF), William Maxon (C) Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 08:28 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard makes the free throw | 55-78 |
| 08:16 | Illinois State | David Wiseman drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Shawn Stephenson | 58-78 |
| 08:13 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard is hacked by Shawn Stephenson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #11 | 58-78 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Christopher Gibson (PF) Shawn Stephenson, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 08:13 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw | 58-79 |
| 08:13 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw | 58-80 |
| 07:59 | Illinois State | Terry Grady is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Terry Grady, team foul #4 | 58-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Swofford (SF) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (SG), Sean Begay (SF), John Flint (PF) Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard | |
| 07:51 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford scores on a fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from John Olsson | 60-80 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Wiseman (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Brian Swofford (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - William Maxon (tiring) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 15 pts. 6 ast. SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Sean Begay (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb. PF - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard | 60-82 |
| 07:16 | Illinois State | David Wiseman can't connect on a runner in the paint but he's hacked by Richard Conner - foul #1 on Richard Conner, team foul #5 | 60-82 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Joseph Howard (SF) Willie Gaillard, Lee Hagan | |
| 07:16 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses the 1st free throw | 60-82 |
| 07:16 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw | 61-82 |
| 06:58 | Western Kentucky | John Flint comes up short on the jump hook from the right block | 61-82 |
| 06:56 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle grabs the board | 61-82 |
| 06:47 | Illinois State | Sean Begay steps in front of the Shawn Stephenson pass | 61-82 |
| 06:42 | Western Kentucky | David Wiseman is called for the reach on Joseph Howard in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Wiseman, team foul #12 | 61-82 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (SG) David Wiseman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF) Jeffrey Hubbard, John Flint | |
| 06:42 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard makes the 1st free throw | 61-83 |
| 06:42 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses the 2nd free throw | 61-83 |
| 06:42 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford pulls down the rebound | 61-83 |
| 06:29 | Illinois State | Robert Hubbard is called for the reach on Shawn Stephenson - foul #2 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #6 | 61-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dennis Owen (C) Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley (SG) Joseph Howard | |
| 06:24 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 61-83 |
| 06:23 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady pulls down the rebound | 61-83 |
| 06:17 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Owen swats the short shot by Robert Hubbard | 61-83 |
| 06:16 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Brian Swofford | 61-83 |
| 06:01 | Illinois State | Richard Conner steps in front of the Brian Swofford pass | 61-83 |
| 05:59 | Western Kentucky | Brian Swofford picks off the pass by Richard Whatley in the backcourt | 61-83 |
| 05:46 | Illinois State | Robert Hubbard steps in front of the Brian Swofford pass | 61-83 |
| 05:42 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley is hacked by Shawn Stephenson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #13 | 61-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), William Maxon (C) Shawn Stephenson, Ruben Ruth, Jimmie Tinkle | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard (PG), Joseph Howard (SF), Lee Hagan (C) Richard Conner, Terry Grady, Sean Begay | |
| 05:42 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley misses the 1st free throw | 61-83 |
| 05:42 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw | 61-84 |
| 05:31 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 61-84 |
| 05:29 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley grabs the defensive rebound | 61-84 |
| 05:20 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard misses short on an open driving attempt near the basket | 61-84 |
| 05:19 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley can't tip it in | 61-84 |
| 05:17 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford snags the defensive board | 61-84 |
| 05:09 | Illinois State | William Maxon is denied on a layup by Robert Hubbard | 61-84 |
| 05:08 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen grabs the offensive rebound | 61-84 |
| 05:03 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 61-84 |
| 05:01 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard snags the defensive board | 61-84 |
| 04:59 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard's pass is intercepted by Dennis Owen in the backcourt | 61-84 |
| 04:45 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Thomas | 64-84 |
| 04:19 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard buries a floater from the left block on a great pass from Willie Gaillard | 64-86 |
| 04:08 | Illinois State | William Maxon is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on William Maxon, team foul #14 | 64-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Baker (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Dennis Owen, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C) Richard Whatley, Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan | |
| 03:40 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard misses the wide open jumper from the right side | 64-86 |
| 03:39 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson grabs the board | 64-86 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Michael Baker (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Wiseman (fresh) 11 pts. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 15 pts. 8 ast. SG - Richard Conner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb. C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:35 | Illinois State | Michael Baker comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 64-86 |
| 03:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner gets the rebound | 64-86 |
| 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 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:11 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 64-86 |
| 03:10 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle gets the rebound | 64-86 |
| 02:56 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson is hacked by Sean Begay - foul #3 on Sean Begay, team foul #7 | 64-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) David Wiseman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), Michael Dublin (C) Willie Gaillard, Richard Conner, Terry Grady | |
| 02:56 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson makes the 1st free throw | 65-86 |
| 02:56 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-86 |
| 02:33 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left corner | 66-86 |
| 02:32 | Western Kentucky | John Flint grabs the offensive rebound | 66-86 |
| 02:11 | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard can't connect on a jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Ruben Ruth - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #15 | 66-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Dennis Owen (PF) Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (SG), Dikembe Amoroso (PF) Sean Begay, John Flint | |
| 02:11 | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard makes the 1st free throw | 66-87 |
| 02:11 | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard makes the 2nd free throw | 66-88 |
| 01:52 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen misses the turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Joseph Howard - foul #3 on Joseph Howard, team foul #8 | 66-88 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF) John Olsson, Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C) Dikembe Amoroso, Michael Dublin | |
| 01:52 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen makes the 1st free throw | 67-88 |
| 01:52 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen makes the 2nd free throw | 68-88 |
| 01:26 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses long on a driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #16 | 68-88 |
| 01:26 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses the 1st free throw | 68-88 |
| 01:26 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses the 2nd free throw | 68-88 |
| 01:26 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the defensive rebound | 68-88 |
| 01:09 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 68-88 |
| 01:08 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen misses the tip | 68-88 |
| 01:06 | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard grabs the board | 68-88 |
| 01:03 | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard loses the dribble to David Wiseman in the backcourt | 68-88 |
| 01:01 | Illinois State | David Wiseman can't finish the layup | 68-88 |
| 00:59 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard grabs the board | 68-88 |
| 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 spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:37 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 68-88 |
| 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 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Illinois State | Michael Baker hits a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Howard Begaye | 70-88 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard runs out the clock | 70-88 |