| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Bittinger (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Cody Tidwell (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leonard High (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Anthony Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Zabaneh (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Robert Bellman (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Jon Wilde (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Harvey Jacobsen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jerry Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Greg Coates (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Illinois | Leonard High inbounds the ball | 34-28 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:47 | Western Illinois | Gerald Zabaneh buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Cody Tidwell | 36-28 |
| 19:36 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Greg Coates | 36-31 |
| 19:16 | Western Illinois | Leonard High hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 36-31 |
| 19:14 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Cody Tidwell | 36-31 |
| 18:53 | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell's layup is rejected by Harvey Jacobsen | 36-31 |
| 18:51 | Western Illinois | Anthony Harris tips it home | 38-31 |
| 18:46 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Greg Coates | 38-33 |
| 18:24 | Western Illinois | George Bittinger is fouled on the floor by Robert Bellman - foul #2 on Robert Bellman, team foul #1 | 38-33 |
| 18:10 | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Gerald Zabaneh | 40-33 |
| 17:44 | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde drills a 3 pointer from the left corner | 40-36 |
| 17:26 | Western Illinois | Anthony Harris travels with the ball | 40-36 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield (PF) Jerry Morris | |
| 17:10 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-36 |
| 17:08 | Western Illinois | Leonard High grabs the board | 40-36 |
| 17:04 | Western Illinois | Robert Bellman is called for the reach on George Bittinger in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Bellman, team foul #2 | 40-36 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney (SG), William Wilson (SF), Timothy Ashe (PF), Marvin Hicks (C) Cody Tidwell, Leonard High, Anthony Harris, Gerald Zabaneh | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Richard Garrido (PG), Jack Foreman (SG), Michael Longacre (SF), John Dembroski (C) Robert Bellman, Jon Wilde, Harvey Jacobsen, Greg Coates | |
| 16:47 | Western Illinois | William Wilson misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 40-36 |
| 16:45 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman grabs the board | 40-36 |
| 16:39 | Appalachian State | Michael Longacre comes up short on the shot from the left wing | 40-36 |
| 16:37 | Western Illinois | Timothy Ashe snags the defensive board | 40-36 |
| 16:16 | Western Illinois | George Bittinger makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Timothy Ashe | 43-36 |
| 16:10 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Albert Rooney - foul #3 on Albert Rooney, team foul #1 | 43-36 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Michael Perreira (PG), Raymond Cathey (SG), Anthony Harris (PF) George Bittinger, Albert Rooney, Timothy Ashe | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris (PF) John Dembroski | |
| 16:10 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman makes the 1st free throw | 43-37 |
| 16:10 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman makes the 2nd free throw | 43-38 |
| 15:56 | Western Illinois | William Wilson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-38 |
| 15:54 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Carl Whitfield | 43-38 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Michael Perreira (fresh) SG - Raymond Cathey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Wilson (fresh) 3 ast. PF - Anthony Harris (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Marvin Hicks (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Jack Foreman (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Richard Garrido (fresh) SF - Michael Longacre (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jerry Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Carl Whitfield (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 43-38 |
| 15:39 | Western Illinois | William Wilson snags the defensive board | 43-38 |
| 15:33 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks is called for traveling | 43-38 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney (PG), Cody Tidwell (SG), Leonard High (SF), Gerald Zabaneh (C) Michael Perreira, Raymond Cathey, William Wilson, Marvin Hicks | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman (PG), Jon Wilde (SG), Harvey Jacobsen (SF), Greg Coates (C) Jack Foreman, Richard Garrido, Michael Longacre, Carl Whitfield | |
| 15:06 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris drills a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Harvey Jacobsen | 43-41 |
| 14:45 | Western Illinois | Leonard High makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 45-41 |
| 14:34 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris is hacked by Anthony Harris - foul #2 on Anthony Harris, team foul #2 | 45-41 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Bittinger (PG), Marvin Hicks (PF) Albert Rooney, Anthony Harris | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield (PF) Jerry Morris | |
| 14:23 | Appalachian State | Cody Tidwell takes the ball from Carl Whitfield | 45-41 |
| 14:19 | Western Illinois | Leonard High banks in the layup on a great pass from Cody Tidwell | 47-41 |
| 13:59 | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield knocks in the floater in the lane on a great pass from Robert Bellman | 47-43 |
| 13:40 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by George Bittinger | 50-43 |
| 13:32 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman comes up short on the floater from the left side | 50-43 |
| 13:31 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks snags the defensive board | 50-43 |
| 13:19 | Western Illinois | Leonard High makes the 3pt attempt from straight away | 53-43 |
| 12:51 | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-43 |
| 12:49 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks snags the defensive board | 53-43 |
| 12:34 | Western Illinois | Gerald Zabaneh misses long on a fadeaway from the right block | 53-43 |
| 12:33 | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield grabs the defensive rebound | 53-43 |
| 12:14 | Appalachian State | George Bittinger is called for the reach on Carl Whitfield - foul #2 on George Bittinger, team foul #3 | 53-43 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney (SG), William Wilson (SF), Anthony Harris (PF) Cody Tidwell, Leonard High, Gerald Zabaneh | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Richard Garrido (PG), Jack Foreman (SG), Michael Longacre (SF), Jerry Morris (PF), John Dembroski (C) Robert Bellman, Jon Wilde, Harvey Jacobsen, Carl Whitfield, Greg Coates | |
| 11:54 | Appalachian State | Michael Longacre misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 53-43 |
| 11:52 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris hits the follow up shot | 53-45 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Bittinger (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Albert Rooney (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - William Wilson (fresh) 3 ast. PF - Anthony Harris (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Marvin Hicks (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Richard Garrido (fresh) SG - Jack Foreman (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Michael Longacre (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jerry Morris (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - John Dembroski (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:33 | Western Illinois | William Wilson travels with the ball | 53-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Raymond Cathey (SG) Marvin Hicks | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 11:21 | Appalachian State | John Dembroski misses the lay-in | 53-45 |
| 11:19 | Western Illinois | Raymond Cathey snags the defensive board | 53-45 |
| 11:14 | Western Illinois | Raymond Cathey can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 53-45 |
| 11:12 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to John Dembroski | 53-45 |
| 10:53 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman misses long on a driving attempt from the right block but he's fouled by George Bittinger - foul #3 on George Bittinger, team foul #4 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Michael Perreira (PG) George Bittinger | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman (PG) Richard Garrido | |
| 10:53 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman makes the 1st free throw | 53-46 |
| 10:53 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman misses the 2nd free throw | 53-46 |
| 10:53 | Western Illinois | Anthony Harris grabs the defensive rebound | 53-46 |
| 10:32 | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-46 |
| 10:31 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris pulls down the rebound | 53-46 |
| 10:18 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman hits a 3 pointer from the right corner | 53-49 |
| 10:03 | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney is whistled for a charge - foul #4 on Albert Rooney, team foul #5 | 53-49 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell (SG), Leonard High (SF), Gerald Zabaneh (C) Raymond Cathey, William Wilson, Albert Rooney | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde (SG), Harvey Jacobsen (SF), Greg Coates (C) Jack Foreman, Michael Longacre, John Dembroski | |
| 09:52 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 53-49 |
| 09:51 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-49 |
| 09:38 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 53-49 |
| 09:36 | Appalachian State | Greg Coates grabs the offensive board | 53-49 |
| 09:23 | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde clanks a 3 from straight away | 53-49 |
| 09:22 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Gerald Zabaneh | 53-49 |
| 09:08 | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell hits a 3 from the right corner | 56-49 |
| 08:52 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 56-49 |
| 08:50 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen hits the follow up shot | 56-51 |
| 08:38 | Western Illinois | Michael Perreira comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-51 |
| 08:37 | Western Illinois | Leonard High tips it in | 58-51 |
| 08:24 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen is fouled on the floor by Anthony Harris - foul #3 on Anthony Harris, team foul #6 | 58-51 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Bittinger (PG), Raymond Cathey (SG), Marvin Hicks (SF), Timothy Ashe (PF) Michael Perreira, Cody Tidwell, Leonard High, Anthony Harris | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Richard Garrido (PG), Jack Foreman (SG), Michael Longacre (SF), Carl Whitfield (PF) Robert Bellman, Jon Wilde, Harvey Jacobsen, Jerry Morris | |
| 08:08 | Appalachian State | Marvin Hicks picks off the pass by Greg Coates | 58-51 |
| 07:50 | Western Illinois | George Bittinger's pass is intercepted by Carl Whitfield | 58-51 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Bittinger (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Raymond Cathey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Marvin Hicks (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Timothy Ashe (fresh) 4 pts. C - Gerald Zabaneh (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Richard Garrido (fresh) SG - Jack Foreman (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Longacre (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Carl Whitfield (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Greg Coates (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Richard Garrido | 58-53 |
| 07:08 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Marvin Hicks, team foul #7 | 58-53 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell (SG), Leonard High (SF), Albert Rooney (C) Raymond Cathey, Timothy Ashe, Gerald Zabaneh | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman (PG), Jon Wilde (SG), Harvey Jacobsen (SF), John Dembroski (C) Richard Garrido, Jack Foreman, Michael Longacre, Greg Coates | |
| 06:52 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen drills a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Jon Wilde | 58-55 |
| 06:30 | Western Illinois | Leonard High can't throw it down | 58-55 |
| 06:28 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Carl Whitfield | 58-55 |
| 06:07 | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline | 58-55 |
| 06:05 | Western Illinois | Leonard High grabs the board | 58-55 |
| 05:47 | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Leonard High | 61-55 |
| 05:32 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman's pass is intercepted by George Bittinger | 61-55 |
| 05:29 | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell hits the finger roll on a great pass from George Bittinger | 63-55 |
| 05:25 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 63-55 |
| 05:23 | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde gets the offensive rebound | 63-55 |
| 05:12 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Harvey Jacobsen | 63-58 |
| 04:55 | Western Illinois | George Bittinger clanks a fadeaway from the left wing | 63-58 |
| 04:53 | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney grabs the offensive board | 63-58 |
| 04:36 | Western Illinois | George Bittinger hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Leonard High | 65-58 |
| 04:19 | Appalachian State | George Bittinger is called for the reach on Carl Whitfield - foul #4 on George Bittinger, team foul #8 | 65-58 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Raymond Cathey (SG), William Wilson (SF), Anthony Harris (PF), Gerald Zabaneh (C) George Bittinger, Cody Tidwell, Leonard High, Marvin Hicks | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Richard Garrido (PG), Jack Foreman (SG), Michael Longacre (SF), Greg Coates (C) Robert Bellman, Jon Wilde, Harvey Jacobsen, John Dembroski | |
| 04:19 | Appalachian State | Carl Whitfield misses the 1st free throw | 65-58 |
| 04:19 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Anthony Harris | 65-58 |
| 04:08 | Western Illinois | Anthony Harris can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 65-58 |
| 04:06 | Appalachian State | Michael Longacre gets the rebound | 65-58 |
| 03:54 | Appalachian State | Greg Coates drills a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Longacre | 65-60 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Albert Rooney (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Raymond Cathey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Wilson (fresh) 3 ast. PF - Anthony Harris (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Gerald Zabaneh (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Richard Garrido (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jack Foreman (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Michael Longacre (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Carl Whitfield (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Greg Coates (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:38 | Western Illinois | William Wilson is hacked by Michael Longacre - foul #3 on Michael Longacre, team foul #3 | 65-60 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris (PF) Carl Whitfield | |
| 03:22 | Western Illinois | Anthony Harris's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 65-60 |
| 03:13 | Appalachian State | Michael Longacre clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 65-60 |
| 03:11 | Western Illinois | Raymond Cathey grabs the defensive rebound | 65-60 |
| 03:06 | Western Illinois | Raymond Cathey drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Albert Rooney | 68-60 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 02:52 | Appalachian State | Jack Foreman scores on a floater from the left wing | 68-62 |
| 02:52 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-62 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Bittinger (PG), Cody Tidwell (SG), Leonard High (SF) Albert Rooney, Raymond Cathey, William Wilson | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman (PG), Jon Wilde (SG), Harvey Jacobsen (SF) Richard Garrido, Jack Foreman, Michael Longacre | |
| 02:40 | Western Illinois | Gerald Zabaneh connects on the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Leonard High | 70-62 |
| 02:31 | Appalachian State | Gerald Zabaneh picks off the pass by Robert Bellman | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:12 | Western Illinois | Harvey Jacobsen steps in front of the George Bittinger pass | 70-62 |
| 01:55 | Appalachian State | Robert Bellman misses the shot from the left wing | 70-62 |
| 01:53 | Western Illinois | Gerald Zabaneh grabs the board | 70-62 |
| 01:29 | Western Illinois | George Bittinger can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 70-62 |
| 01:28 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Jerry Morris | 70-62 |
| 01:09 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 70-62 |
| 01:07 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to George Bittinger | 70-62 |
| 00:42 | Western Illinois | Greg Coates blocks the short jumper by Leonard High | 70-62 |
| 00:40 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen pulls down the rebound | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:35 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris double dribbles | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Western Illinois | Anthony Harris is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Bellman - foul #4 on Robert Bellman, team foul #4 | 70-62 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks (SF), Albert Rooney (C) Leonard High, Gerald Zabaneh | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 00:31 | Western Illinois | Jerry Morris is called for the reach on Anthony Harris - foul #2 on Jerry Morris, team foul #5 | 70-62 |
| 00:29 | Western Illinois | Albert Rooney is fouled on the floor by Jerry Morris - foul #3 on Jerry Morris, team foul #6 | 70-62 |
| 00:28 | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell is hacked by Robert Bellman - foul #5 on Robert Bellman, team foul #7 | 70-62 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Richard Garrido (PG) Robert Bellman | |
| 00:28 | Western Illinois | Cody Tidwell misses the 1st free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:28 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris grabs the board | 70-62 |
| 00:23 | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Richard Garrido | 70-65 |
| 00:23 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 70-65 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Timothy Ashe (SF) Anthony Harris | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Richard Garrido is called for the reach on Marvin Hicks in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Garrido, team foul #8 | 70-65 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks makes the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks misses the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:22 | Appalachian State | Jerry Morris gets the rebound | 71-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:17 | Appalachian State | Richard Garrido misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 71-65 |
| 00:15 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks pulls down the rebound | 71-65 |
| 00:12 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks is hacked by Richard Garrido in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Garrido, team foul #9 | 71-65 |
| 00:12 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks makes the 1st free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:12 | Western Illinois | Marvin Hicks misses the 2nd free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:12 | Appalachian State | Greg Coates grabs the board | 72-65 |
| 00:04 | Appalachian State | Jon Wilde hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 72-65 |
| 00:02 | Appalachian State | Harvey Jacobsen snags the offensive board | 72-65 |
| 00:00 | Appalachian State | The clock runs out | 72-65 |