| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Bobby Brown (fresh) SG - Ryan Morningstar (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Gary Heath (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Ralph Flanery (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Corey Axelson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Franjo Zeitz (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Phillips (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Rayford Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Lucas Austin (fresh) 8 pts. C - Christopher Beckles (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath inbounds the ball | 27-38 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:39 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar clanks a 3 from the left corner | 27-38 |
| 19:37 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips snags the defensive board | 27-38 |
| 19:33 | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz hits a wide open jumper from the right wing set up by Christopher Beckles | 27-40 |
| 19:28 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath misses long on a jumper from the right side | 27-40 |
| 19:26 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery grabs the offensive rebound | 27-40 |
| 19:06 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Bobby Brown | 29-40 |
| 19:04 | South Carolina | Bobby Brown is called for the reach on Franjo Zeitz in the backcourt - foul #2 on Bobby Brown, team foul #1 | 29-40 |
| 18:45 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips hits a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Rayford Williams | 29-42 |
| 18:22 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Ryan Morningstar | 31-42 |
| 18:01 | South Carolina | Corey Axelson denies the turnaround by Christopher Beckles | 31-42 |
| 17:59 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar pulls down the rebound | 31-42 |
| 17:54 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown misses long on a floater from the left block | 31-42 |
| 17:53 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin grabs the defensive rebound | 31-42 |
| 17:40 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 31-42 |
| 17:39 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams tips it in | 31-44 |
| 17:14 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson can't connect on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Keith Phillips - foul #2 on Keith Phillips, team foul #1 | 31-44 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster (PG), Lynn Mills (SG), Leslie Mefford (SF), Daniel Harp (PF) Bobby Brown, Ryan Morningstar, Gary Heath, Ralph Flanery | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Greg Stafford (SG), Norman Verdi (SF), Rodolfo Castillo (PF), Alvaro Pineda (C) Keith Phillips, Rayford Williams, Lucas Austin, Christopher Beckles | |
| 17:14 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson misses the 1st free throw | 31-44 |
| 17:14 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson misses the 2nd free throw | 31-44 |
| 17:14 | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda snags the defensive board | 31-44 |
| 17:12 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Harp - foul #2 on Daniel Harp, team foul #2 | 31-44 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry McKay (C) Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| 17:03 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 31-44 |
| 17:02 | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda tips it in | 31-46 |
| 16:56 | Eastern Illinois | Alvaro Pineda denies the turnaround by Terry McKay | 31-46 |
| 16:55 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Eric Webster | 31-46 |
| 16:46 | Eastern Illinois | Daniel Harp's pass is intercepted by Norman Verdi | 31-46 |
| 16:36 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi clanks a turnaround in the paint | 31-46 |
| 16:35 | Eastern Illinois | Daniel Harp grabs the board | 31-46 |
| 16:31 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills buries a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Daniel Harp | 34-46 |
| 16:26 | South Carolina | Leslie Mefford steps in front of the Franjo Zeitz pass in the backcourt | 34-46 |
| 16:16 | Eastern Illinois | Leslie Mefford misses long on a floater from the right wing | 34-46 |
| 16:15 | Eastern Illinois | Daniel Harp grabs the offensive board | 34-46 |
| 16:09 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery (PF) Daniel Harp | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Keith Phillips (SG) Franjo Zeitz | |
| 16:00 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips is fouled on the floor by Lynn Mills - foul #1 on Lynn Mills, team foul #3 | 34-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer (PG) Eric Webster | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ronald Schaeffer (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Lynn Mills (fresh) 11 pts. SF - Leslie Mefford (fresh) PF - Ralph Flanery (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Terry McKay (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Greg Stafford (fresh) SG - Keith Phillips (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Norman Verdi (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Rodolfo Castillo (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Alvaro Pineda (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:45 | South Carolina | Greg Stafford is open and buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Alvaro Pineda | 34-48 |
| 15:40 | Eastern Illinois | Leslie Mefford makes the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Terry McKay | 36-48 |
| 15:21 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips buries a shot from the free throw line | 36-50 |
| 15:16 | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 36-50 |
| 15:15 | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda pulls down the rebound | 36-50 |
| 15:10 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi scores on a floater from the left block set up by Keith Phillips | 36-52 |
| 15:02 | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer is whistled for traveling | 36-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar (SG), William Gilleland (SF), Daniel Harp (PF), Corey Axelson (C) Lynn Mills, Leslie Mefford, Ralph Flanery, Terry McKay | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz (PG), Rayford Williams (SF), Robert Putnam (PF), Christopher Beckles (C) Greg Stafford, Norman Verdi, Rodolfo Castillo, Alvaro Pineda | |
| 14:43 | South Carolina | Robert Putnam clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 36-52 |
| 14:41 | South Carolina | Robert Putnam tips it in | 36-54 |
| 14:25 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Beckles is called for the reach on Ryan Morningstar - foul #2 on Christopher Beckles, team foul #2 | 36-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster (PG) Ronald Schaeffer | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Lucas Austin (PF) Robert Putnam | |
| 14:05 | Eastern Illinois | Lucas Austin takes the ball from Daniel Harp | 36-54 |
| 14:03 | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 36-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown (PG), Ralph Flanery (PF) Eric Webster, Daniel Harp | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Norman Verdi (C) Christopher Beckles | |
| 13:48 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 36-54 |
| 13:47 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson can't tip it in | 36-54 |
| 13:45 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar tips it back up and in | 38-54 |
| 13:40 | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Rayford Williams | 38-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:23 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson travels with the ball | 38-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath (SF), Leslie Mefford (PF) William Gilleland, Ralph Flanery | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Putnam (SF) Rayford Williams | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:59 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin misses badly on a driving attempt near the basket | 38-57 |
| 12:58 | Eastern Illinois | Leslie Mefford grabs the defensive rebound | 38-57 |
| 12:52 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Ryan Morningstar | 41-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:46 | South Carolina | Corey Axelson takes the ball from Robert Putnam | 41-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:21 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson buries a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Leslie Mefford | 43-57 |
| 11:52 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-60 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Bobby Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ryan Morningstar (tiring) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Gary Heath (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. PF - Leslie Mefford (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Corey Axelson (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Franjo Zeitz (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Phillips (tiring) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Putnam (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Lucas Austin (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Norman Verdi (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:39 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath scores on a jumper from the left block set up by Bobby Brown | 45-60 |
| 11:37 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips is hacked by Ryan Morningstar in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ryan Morningstar, team foul #4 | 45-60 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster (PG), Lynn Mills (SG), Ronald Schaeffer (SF), Daniel Harp (PF), Terry McKay (C) Bobby Brown, Ryan Morningstar, Gary Heath, Leslie Mefford, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Greg Stafford (SG), Rayford Williams (SF), Rodolfo Castillo (PF), Christopher Beckles (C) Keith Phillips, Robert Putnam, Lucas Austin, Norman Verdi | |
| 11:21 | South Carolina | Greg Stafford is hacked by Lynn Mills - foul #2 on Lynn Mills, team foul #5 | 45-60 |
| 10:55 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 45-60 |
| 10:53 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster grabs the board | 45-60 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:35 | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-60 |
| 10:20 | South Carolina | Rodolfo Castillo scores on a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Greg Stafford | 48-62 |
| 09:56 | Eastern Illinois | Terry McKay lays it in set up by Eric Webster | 50-62 |
| 09:45 | South Carolina | Daniel Harp is called for the reach on Rodolfo Castillo - foul #3 on Daniel Harp, team foul #6 | 50-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown (PG), Ryan Morningstar (SG), Leslie Mefford (SF), Ralph Flanery (PF), Corey Axelson (C) Eric Webster, Lynn Mills, Ronald Schaeffer, Daniel Harp, Terry McKay | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Putnam (SF), Lucas Austin (PF), Alvaro Pineda (C) Rayford Williams, Rodolfo Castillo, Christopher Beckles | |
| 09:26 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin misses the jump hook from the baseline | 50-62 |
| 09:24 | South Carolina | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Putnam | 50-62 |
| 09:18 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Lucas Austin, team foul #3 | 50-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Norman Verdi (PG), Keith Phillips (SG) Franjo Zeitz, Greg Stafford | |
| 09:03 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown knocks in the floater from the right wing | 52-62 |
| 08:58 | South Carolina | Ryan Morningstar steps in front of the Robert Putnam pass in the backcourt | 52-62 |
| 08:46 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery blows the layup | 52-62 |
| 08:45 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson gets the offensive rebound | 52-62 |
| 08:36 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Leslie Mefford | 54-62 |
| 08:33 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Gilleland (SF) Ryan Morningstar | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz (PG), Rayford Williams (SF) Robert Putnam, Lucas Austin | |
| 08:25 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 54-62 |
| 08:23 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery grabs the offensive rebound | 54-62 |
| 08:07 | Eastern Illinois | Rayford Williams knocks away the 3 by Ralph Flanery | 54-62 |
| 08:05 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams pulls down the rebound | 54-62 |
| 07:51 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams connects on the floater from the right side on a nice dish by Alvaro Pineda and he's fouled by William Gilleland - foul #2 on William Gilleland, team foul #7 | 54-64 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer (PG), Lynn Mills (SG), Gary Heath (SF), Terry McKay (C) Bobby Brown, Leslie Mefford, William Gilleland, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Christopher Beckles (C) Alvaro Pineda | |
| 07:51 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams misses the free throw | 54-64 |
| 07:51 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery snags the defensive board | 54-64 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ronald Schaeffer (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Lynn Mills (fresh) 11 pts. SF - Gary Heath (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. PF - Ralph Flanery (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - Terry McKay (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Franjo Zeitz (tiring) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Phillips (tiring) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Rayford Williams (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. PF - Norman Verdi (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Beckles (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:40 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Beckles picks off the pass by Terry McKay | 54-64 |
| 07:38 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips is fouled in the backcourt by Lynn Mills - foul #3 on Lynn Mills, team foul #8 | 54-64 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Lucas Austin (PF) Norman Verdi | |
| 07:38 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips makes the 1st free throw | 54-65 |
| 07:38 | South Carolina | Keith Phillips makes the 2nd free throw | 54-66 |
| 07:21 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 54-66 |
| 07:19 | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz gets the rebound | 54-66 |
| 07:00 | South Carolina | Lynn Mills picks off the pass by Keith Phillips | 54-66 |
| 06:39 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery can't connect on a shot from the free throw line | 54-66 |
| 06:38 | South Carolina | Christopher Beckles grabs the board | 54-66 |
| 06:33 | South Carolina | Rayford Williams makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Franjo Zeitz | 54-69 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:21 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills is hacked by Keith Phillips - foul #3 on Keith Phillips, team foul #4 | 54-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster (PG), Ryan Morningstar (SG), William Gilleland (SF), Leslie Mefford (PF), Daniel Harp (C) Ronald Schaeffer, Lynn Mills, Gary Heath, Ralph Flanery, Terry McKay | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Greg Stafford (PG), Norman Verdi (SG), Rodolfo Castillo (SF), Robert Putnam (PF) Franjo Zeitz, Keith Phillips, Rayford Williams, Lucas Austin | |
| 06:13 | Eastern Illinois | William Gilleland double dribbles | 54-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda (C) Christopher Beckles | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:58 | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda clanks a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Daniel Harp - foul #4 on Daniel Harp, team foul #9 | 54-69 |
| 05:58 | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda misses the 1st free throw | 54-69 |
| 05:58 | South Carolina | Alvaro Pineda misses the 2nd free throw | 54-69 |
| 05:58 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi grabs the offensive board | 54-69 |
| 05:41 | South Carolina | Rodolfo Castillo is open and buries a floater from the right block on a great pass from Greg Stafford | 54-71 |
| 05:32 | Eastern Illinois | Leslie Mefford can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 54-71 |
| 05:31 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi snags the defensive board | 54-71 |
| 05:04 | South Carolina | Robert Putnam is alone and drills a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Norman Verdi | 54-73 |
| 05:00 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar is fouled on the floor by Alvaro Pineda - foul #2 on Alvaro Pineda, team foul #5 | 54-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown (PG), Gary Heath (SF), Corey Axelson (C) Eric Webster, William Gilleland, Daniel Harp | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Franjo Zeitz (PG), Christopher Beckles (C) Rodolfo Castillo, Alvaro Pineda | |
| 04:47 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar makes the runner from the right block | 56-73 |
| 04:27 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi misses short on a 3 from straight away | 56-73 |
| 04:26 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson pulls down the rebound | 56-73 |
| 04:19 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath misses badly on a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Christopher Beckles - foul #3 on Christopher Beckles, team foul #6 | 56-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer (PG), Lynn Mills (SG), Ralph Flanery (PF) Bobby Brown, Ryan Morningstar, Leslie Mefford | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Keith Phillips (SG), Rayford Williams (SF), Lucas Austin (PF) Greg Stafford, Norman Verdi, Robert Putnam | |
| 04:19 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath makes the 1st free throw | 57-73 |
| 04:19 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath makes the 2nd free throw | 58-73 |
| 03:50 | South Carolina | Christopher Beckles hits a runner in the paint and he's fouled by Corey Axelson - foul #2 on Corey Axelson, team foul #10 | 58-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster (PG), Terry McKay (C) Gary Heath, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| 03:50 | South Carolina | Christopher Beckles misses the free throw | 58-75 |
| 03:50 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery gets the rebound | 58-75 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Eric Webster (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lynn Mills (fresh) 11 pts. 3 pf. SF - Ronald Schaeffer (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Ralph Flanery (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - Terry McKay (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Franjo Zeitz (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Keith Phillips (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Rayford Williams (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 8 reb. PF - Lucas Austin (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Christopher Beckles (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:41 | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer scores on a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Eric Webster | 61-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:22 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin drills a shot from the right block on a great pass from Franjo Zeitz and he's fouled by Ralph Flanery - foul #2 on Ralph Flanery, team foul #11 | 61-77 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Gilleland (SF) Eric Webster | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Rodolfo Castillo (SG), Alvaro Pineda (C) Keith Phillips, Christopher Beckles | |
| 03:22 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin makes the free throw | 61-78 |
| 03:06 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 61-78 |
| 03:04 | Eastern Illinois | Terry McKay snags the offensive board | 61-78 |
| 02:59 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills clanks a 3 from the left corner | 61-78 |
| 02:57 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin pulls down the rebound | 61-78 |
| 02:28 | South Carolina | Lucas Austin hits the finger roll on a great pass from Franjo Zeitz | 61-80 |
| 02:15 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery buries a floater from close range on a great pass from Ronald Schaeffer and he's hacked by Lucas Austin - foul #3 on Lucas Austin, team foul #7 | 63-80 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster (PG), Leslie Mefford (SF), Daniel Harp (C) Ronald Schaeffer, William Gilleland, Terry McKay | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Norman Verdi (PG), Greg Stafford (SG), Robert Putnam (SF) Franjo Zeitz, Rayford Williams, Lucas Austin | |
| 02:15 | Eastern Illinois | Ralph Flanery misses the free throw | 63-80 |
| 02:15 | South Carolina | Rodolfo Castillo grabs the defensive rebound | 63-80 |
| 02:12 | South Carolina | Eric Webster steps in front of the Robert Putnam pass in the backcourt | 63-80 |
| 02:11 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills banks in the layup on a great pass from Eric Webster | 65-80 |
| 01:51 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Greg Stafford | 65-83 |
| 01:47 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Webster hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 65-83 |
| 01:46 | South Carolina | Robert Putnam grabs the board | 65-83 |
| 01:40 | South Carolina | Eric Webster is called for the reach on Norman Verdi - foul #1 on Eric Webster, team foul #12 | 65-83 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ronald Schaeffer (PG), Terry McKay (C) Eric Webster, Ralph Flanery | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| 01:40 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi makes the 1st free throw | 65-84 |
| 01:40 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi misses the 2nd free throw | 65-84 |
| 01:40 | Eastern Illinois | Terry McKay gets the rebound | 65-84 |
| 01:19 | Eastern Illinois | Greg Stafford steps in front of the Leslie Mefford pass | 65-84 |
| 01:01 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Robert Putnam and he's fouled by Leslie Mefford - foul #2 on Leslie Mefford, team foul #13 | 65-86 |
| 01:01 | South Carolina | Norman Verdi misses the free throw | 65-86 |
| 01:01 | Eastern Illinois | Daniel Harp grabs the board | 65-86 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:57 | Eastern Illinois | Terry McKay buries a runner from close range set up by Ronald Schaeffer | 67-86 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:33 | South Carolina | A charge is called on Greg Stafford - foul #2 on Greg Stafford, team foul #8 | 67-86 |
| 00:29 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 67-86 |
| 00:27 | South Carolina | Robert Putnam grabs the defensive rebound | 67-86 |
| 00:00 | South Carolina | Greg Stafford runs out the clock | 67-86 |