| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Danny Floyd (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - James King (fresh) SF - Charles Welch (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Louie Colella (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Todd Stone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Ray Perry (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Paul Marten (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bryan Lennox (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Alonzo Ramirez (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. C - Brian Treadwell (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox inbounds the ball | 33-25 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:58 | Western Carolina | Paul Marten is hacked by Danny Floyd in the backcourt - foul #1 on Danny Floyd, team foul #1 | 33-25 |
| 19:36 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox misses short on a floater from the right side | 33-25 |
| 19:34 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox tips it home | 33-27 |
| 19:18 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone loses the ball out of bounds | 33-27 |
| 19:14 | Western Carolina | James King is called for the reach on Bryan Lennox in the backcourt - foul #3 on James King, team foul #2 | 33-27 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter (SG) James King | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| 18:55 | Western Carolina | Paul Marten is open and buries a 3pt shot from the left wing | 33-30 |
| 18:40 | Illinois-Chicago | Danny Floyd connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by David Porter | 36-30 |
| 18:17 | Western Carolina | Ray Perry misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 36-30 |
| 18:15 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone pulls down the rebound | 36-30 |
| 18:00 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone clanks a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Bryan Lennox - foul #2 on Bryan Lennox, team foul #1 | 36-30 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Richard Barr (PG), George Spencer (SG), Charles Freed (SF) Danny Floyd, Charles Welch, Louie Colella | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams (PG), Kevin Orr (SG), Merle Shoop (SF), Larry Henry (PF), Moses Bella (C) Ray Perry, Paul Marten, Bryan Lennox, Alonzo Ramirez, Brian Treadwell | |
| 18:00 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone makes the 1st free throw | 37-30 |
| 18:00 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone makes the 2nd free throw | 38-30 |
| 17:57 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop is hacked by Richard Barr in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Barr, team foul #3 | 38-30 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Raymond Rayborn (PG), Robert Teague (C) Richard Barr, Todd Stone | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| 17:30 | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams drills a 3 from the right wing | 38-33 |
| 17:11 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Teague hits a jumper from just outside the lane | 40-33 |
| 17:08 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-33 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella (PF) David Porter | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| 17:03 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Teague's floater is tipped away by Larry Henry | 40-33 |
| 17:02 | Western Carolina | Larry Henry grabs the board | 40-33 |
| 16:48 | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams hits a jumpshot from the right side set up by Moses Bella | 40-35 |
| 16:26 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Freed misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 40-35 |
| 16:25 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Freed tips it in | 42-35 |
| 16:01 | Western Carolina | Larry Henry is open and lays it up and in on a great pass from Kevin Orr | 42-37 |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Raymond Rayborn (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SG - George Spencer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Freed (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Louie Colella (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Robert Teague (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Jeffrey Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kevin Orr (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Merle Shoop (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Larry Henry (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Moses Bella (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:41 | Illinois-Chicago | George Spencer is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on George Spencer, team foul #4 | 42-37 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Danny Floyd (PG), James King (SG), Charles Welch (SF), Todd Stone (C) Raymond Rayborn, George Spencer, Charles Freed, Robert Teague | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ray Perry (PG), Paul Marten (SG), Bryan Lennox (SF), Alonzo Ramirez (PF), Brian Treadwell (C) Jeffrey Williams, Kevin Orr, Merle Shoop, Larry Henry, Moses Bella | |
| 15:23 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell's dunk attempt is rejected by Louie Colella | 42-37 |
| 15:22 | Western Carolina | The offensive rebound goes to Bryan Lennox | 42-37 |
| 15:09 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-37 |
| 15:07 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell tips it back up and in | 42-39 |
| 14:49 | Illinois-Chicago | Ray Perry steps in front of the Louie Colella pass | 42-39 |
| 14:45 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox slams it home on a nice dish by Ray Perry | 42-41 |
| 14:32 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone is called for a charge - foul #1 on Todd Stone, team foul #5 | 42-41 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Richard Barr (SG), David Porter (PF) James King, Louie Colella | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Doug Anderson (PF) Alonzo Ramirez | |
| 14:16 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox knocks in the shot from the right block and he's hacked by Charles Welch - foul #2 on Charles Welch, team foul #6 | 42-43 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Larry Henry (PF) Doug Anderson | |
| 14:16 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox misses the free throw | 42-43 |
| 14:16 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter pulls down the rebound | 42-43 |
| 14:05 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter loses the dribble to Ray Perry | 42-43 |
| 13:48 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell comes up short on the jumper from the baseline | 42-43 |
| 13:46 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell can't tip it in | 42-43 |
| 13:44 | Western Carolina | Larry Henry hits the follow up shot | 42-45 |
| 13:23 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Welch misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-45 |
| 13:22 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox grabs the board | 42-45 |
| 13:20 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 42-45 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | James King (SG) Danny Floyd | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams (PG), Kevin Orr (SG), Merle Shoop (SF), Alonzo Ramirez (PF) Ray Perry, Paul Marten, Bryan Lennox, Brian Treadwell | |
| 12:52 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone buries a 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-45 |
| 12:31 | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side | 45-45 |
| 12:30 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Welch grabs the defensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 12:11 | Illinois-Chicago | James King loses the dribble to Kevin Orr | 45-45 |
| 12:08 | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams lays it in on a great pass from Kevin Orr | 45-47 |
| 11:43 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Welch is called for traveling | 45-47 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Danny Floyd (PG), George Spencer (SG), Charles Freed (SF), Louie Colella (PF), Robert Teague (C) Richard Barr, James King, Charles Welch, David Porter, Todd Stone | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ray Perry (PG), Paul Marten (SG), Doug Anderson (PF), Brian Treadwell (C) Jeffrey Williams, Kevin Orr, Alonzo Ramirez, Larry Henry | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Danny Floyd (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Spencer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Freed (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Louie Colella (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Robert Teague (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Ray Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Paul Marten (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Merle Shoop (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Doug Anderson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Brian Treadwell (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:23 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop buries a turnaround from the left block and the foul's on Charles Freed - foul #2 on Charles Freed, team foul #7 | 45-49 |
| 11:23 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop makes the free throw | 45-50 |
| 10:59 | Illinois-Chicago | Brian Treadwell denies the turnaround by Charles Freed | 45-50 |
| 10:57 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell grabs the board | 45-50 |
| 10:38 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 45-50 |
| 10:37 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella snags the defensive board | 45-50 |
| 10:23 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Freed misses short on a driving attempt from the left block | 45-50 |
| 10:21 | Western Carolina | Paul Marten grabs the defensive rebound | 45-50 |
| 10:15 | Western Carolina | Ray Perry is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Teague - foul #2 on Robert Teague, team foul #8 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Raymond Rayborn (PG), James King (SG), Charles Welch (SF), Todd Stone (C) Danny Floyd, George Spencer, Charles Freed, Robert Teague | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr (SG), Bryan Lennox (SF), Moses Bella (C) Paul Marten, Merle Shoop, Brian Treadwell | |
| 10:15 | Western Carolina | Ray Perry misses the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 10:15 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella pulls down the rebound | 45-50 |
| 10:05 | Illinois-Chicago | Raymond Rayborn clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 45-50 |
| 10:03 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Welch grabs the offensive rebound | 45-50 |
| 09:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Raymond Rayborn is called for traveling | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams (PG), Alonzo Ramirez (PF) Ray Perry, Doug Anderson | |
| 09:35 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox is fouled on the floor by Louie Colella - foul #1 on Louie Colella, team foul #9 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter (SF) Charles Welch | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| 09:35 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox makes the 1st free throw | 45-51 |
| 09:35 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox makes the 2nd free throw | 45-52 |
| 09:25 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone connects on the floater from the baseline | 47-52 |
| 09:06 | Western Carolina | Alonzo Ramirez can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 47-52 |
| 09:05 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter gets the rebound | 47-52 |
| 08:49 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Jeffrey Williams - foul #2 on Jeffrey Williams, team foul #2 | 47-52 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Danny Floyd (PG), Richard Barr (SG), Robert Teague (C) Raymond Rayborn, James King, Todd Stone | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Paul Marten (SG), Larry Henry (PF), Brian Treadwell (C) Jeffrey Williams, Alonzo Ramirez, Moses Bella | |
| 08:49 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella misses the 1st free throw | 47-52 |
| 08:49 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella makes the 2nd free throw | 48-52 |
| 08:26 | Western Carolina | Paul Marten hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side | 48-52 |
| 08:24 | Illinois-Chicago | The rebound goes to David Porter | 48-52 |
| 08:05 | Illinois-Chicago | Paul Marten is called for the reach on Danny Floyd - foul #2 on Paul Marten, team foul #3 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | George Spencer (SF) Louie Colella | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ray Perry (PG), Merle Shoop (SF) Kevin Orr, Bryan Lennox | |
| 07:42 | Illinois-Chicago | Merle Shoop takes the ball from Robert Teague | 48-52 |
| 07:38 | Western Carolina | Paul Marten banks in the layup on a great pass from Merle Shoop | 48-54 |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Danny Floyd (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Barr (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - George Spencer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - David Porter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. C - Robert Teague (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Ray Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Paul Marten (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Merle Shoop (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Larry Henry (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Brian Treadwell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:27 | Illinois-Chicago | George Spencer can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 48-54 |
| 07:26 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter tips it but misses | 48-54 |
| 07:24 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell gets the rebound | 48-54 |
| 07:00 | Western Carolina | Larry Henry loses the dribble to Danny Floyd | 48-54 |
| 06:57 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter lays it up and in on a great pass from Danny Floyd | 50-54 |
| 06:35 | Western Carolina | Ray Perry hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Paul Marten | 50-57 |
| 06:18 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Larry Henry - foul #2 on Larry Henry, team foul #4 | 50-57 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Raymond Rayborn (PG), James King (SG), Charles Welch (SF), Charles Freed (C) Danny Floyd, Richard Barr, George Spencer, Robert Teague | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Jeffrey Williams (PG), Kevin Orr (SG), Bryan Lennox (SF), Alonzo Ramirez (PF), Moses Bella (C) Ray Perry, Paul Marten, Merle Shoop, Larry Henry, Brian Treadwell | |
| 06:18 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter makes the 1st free throw | 51-57 |
| 06:18 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter makes the 2nd free throw | 52-57 |
| 06:16 | Western Carolina | Raymond Rayborn steals it from Kevin Orr in the backcourt | 52-57 |
| 06:14 | Illinois-Chicago | James King banks in the layup set up by Raymond Rayborn | 54-57 |
| 05:50 | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-57 |
| 05:48 | Western Carolina | Moses Bella snags the offensive board | 54-57 |
| 05:36 | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr lays it up and in set up by Bryan Lennox | 54-59 |
| 05:23 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 54-59 |
| 05:21 | Western Carolina | Moses Bella gets the rebound | 54-59 |
| 05:08 | Western Carolina | David Porter swats the layup by Bryan Lennox | 54-59 |
| 05:07 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter gets the rebound | 54-59 |
| 04:44 | Illinois-Chicago | Moses Bella takes the ball from James King | 54-59 |
| 04:24 | Western Carolina | Moses Bella knocks in the shot from the left side set up by Jeffrey Williams | 54-61 |
| 04:13 | Illinois-Chicago | James King connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Raymond Rayborn | 57-61 |
| 03:55 | Western Carolina | Alonzo Ramirez misses the easy layup but the foul's on David Porter - foul #1 on David Porter, team foul #10 | 57-61 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Danny Floyd (PG), Louie Colella (PF), Todd Stone (C) Raymond Rayborn, David Porter, Charles Freed | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ray Perry (PG), Doug Anderson (SG), Merle Shoop (SF), Brian Treadwell (C) Jeffrey Williams, Kevin Orr, Bryan Lennox, Moses Bella | |
| 03:55 | Western Carolina | Alonzo Ramirez makes the 1st free throw | 57-62 |
| 03:55 | Western Carolina | Alonzo Ramirez makes the 2nd free throw | 57-63 |
| 03:36 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella misses badly on a jump hook in the paint | 57-63 |
| 03:34 | Western Carolina | Alonzo Ramirez pulls down the rebound | 57-63 |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Danny Floyd (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - James King (tiring) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Charles Welch (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Louie Colella (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Todd Stone (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Ray Perry (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Doug Anderson (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Merle Shoop (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Alonzo Ramirez (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Brian Treadwell (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 03:07 | Western Carolina | Doug Anderson scores on a 3 from straight away | 57-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:50 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Welch hits a 3 from the right wing | 60-66 |
| 02:50 | Western Carolina | Western Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-66 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Richard Barr (SG), George Spencer (SF) James King, Charles Welch | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Paul Marten (SG), Larry Henry (PF) Doug Anderson, Alonzo Ramirez | |
| 02:38 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell connects on the open turnaround from the baseline | 60-68 |
| 02:21 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella clanks a runner in the lane | 60-68 |
| 02:20 | Illinois-Chicago | The offensive rebound goes to Louie Colella | 60-68 |
| 02:07 | Illinois-Chicago | Ray Perry blocks the 3 pointer from the left wing by Danny Floyd | 60-68 |
| 02:05 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Merle Shoop | 60-68 |
| 02:05 | Western Carolina | Western Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 60-68 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Freed (SF) George Spencer | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox (SF) Merle Shoop | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:46 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 60-68 |
| 01:45 | Illinois-Chicago | Charles Freed pulls down the rebound | 60-68 |
| 01:37 | Illinois-Chicago | Richard Barr makes the shot from the left wing | 62-68 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:20 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 62-68 |
| 01:18 | Illinois-Chicago | Richard Barr pulls down the rebound | 62-68 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:10 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella knocks in the fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Danny Floyd | 64-68 |
| 00:57 | Western Carolina | Brian Treadwell makes the wide open 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Ray Perry | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:42 | Illinois-Chicago | Ray Perry is called for the reach on Danny Floyd - foul #1 on Ray Perry, team foul #5 | 64-71 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | James King (SG), Charles Welch (SF) Richard Barr, Charles Freed | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alonzo Ramirez (PF) Larry Henry | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:38 | Illinois-Chicago | James King misses the 3 from the left wing | 64-71 |
| 00:37 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox grabs the defensive rebound | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:34 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox is fouled in the backcourt by James King - foul #4 on James King, team foul #11 | 64-71 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr (SG), Doug Anderson (PF), Larry Henry (C) Paul Marten, Alonzo Ramirez, Brian Treadwell | |
| 00:34 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox makes the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:34 | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox misses the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:34 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella gets the rebound | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:26 | Illinois-Chicago | James King drills a 3 pointer from the left corner | 67-72 |
| 00:26 | Western Carolina | Western Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 67-72 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop (SF) Bryan Lennox | |
| 00:24 | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr is hacked by James King in the backcourt - foul #5 on James King, team foul #12 | 67-72 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter (SG) James King | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| 00:24 | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr makes the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:24 | Western Carolina | Kevin Orr makes the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:17 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Charles Welch | 70-74 |
| 00:14 | Western Carolina | Danny Floyd is called for the reach on Merle Shoop in the backcourt - foul #2 on Danny Floyd, team foul #13 | 70-74 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Paul Marten (SG), Alonzo Ramirez (PF), Brian Treadwell (C) Kevin Orr, Doug Anderson, Larry Henry | |
| 00:14 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop makes the 1st free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:14 | Western Carolina | Merle Shoop misses the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone grabs the board | 70-75 |
| 00:10 | Illinois-Chicago | Louie Colella is fouled on the floor by Alonzo Ramirez - foul #1 on Alonzo Ramirez, team foul #6 | 70-75 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Bryan Lennox (SF) Merle Shoop | |
| 00:06 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 70-75 |
| 00:04 | Illinois-Chicago | Todd Stone grabs the offensive board | 70-75 |
| 00:02 | Illinois-Chicago | Danny Floyd comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 70-75 |
| 00:01 | Illinois-Chicago | David Porter grabs the offensive board | 70-75 |
| 00:00 | Illinois-Chicago | The clock runs out | 70-75 |