| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Sharer (fresh) SG - Donald Chrisman (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Darrell Beck (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dante Waller (fresh) 6 pts. C - Grady Edwards (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Robert Shaul (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Shawn Edwards (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. SF - Orlando Campbell (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Philip Brockberg (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Shawn Sage (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell inbounds the ball | 34-21 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:58 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul is called for traveling in the backcourt | 34-21 |
| 19:34 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards misses badly on a fadeaway from close range | 34-21 |
| 19:32 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul grabs the board | 34-21 |
| 19:15 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 34-21 |
| 19:14 | Illinois State | John Sharer grabs the defensive rebound | 34-21 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards comes up short on the shot from close range but he's hacked by Shawn Sage - foul #2 on Shawn Sage, team foul #1 | 34-21 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 35-21 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 36-21 |
| 18:56 | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 36-21 |
| 18:55 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage tips it but misses | 36-21 |
| 18:54 | Illinois State | Darrell Beck snags the defensive board | 36-21 |
| 18:46 | Illinois State | Robert Shaul steals the ball from Darrell Beck | 36-21 |
| 18:20 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage can't finish the uncontested layup | 36-21 |
| 18:19 | Illinois State | John Sharer snags the defensive board | 36-21 |
| 18:15 | Illinois State | Darrell Beck misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 36-21 |
| 18:14 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell snags the defensive board | 36-21 |
| 18:11 | Western Kentucky | John Sharer takes the ball from Robert Shaul in the backcourt | 36-21 |
| 17:51 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by John Sharer | 38-21 |
| 17:48 | Western Kentucky | Donald Chrisman takes the ball from Shawn Sage in the backcourt | 38-21 |
| 17:47 | Illinois State | Darrell Beck banks in the layup set up by Donald Chrisman | 40-21 |
| 17:34 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Edwards is fouled on the floor by Darrell Beck - foul #1 on Darrell Beck, team foul #1 | 40-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Harold Blevins (SG), Nicholas Wink (SF), Keith Patnode (PF), Jimmy Griswold (C) John Sharer, Donald Chrisman, Darrell Beck, Dante Waller, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), Stanley Patrick (SG), Cody Gonsalves (SF), Benny Garry (PF), Jason Sanders (C) Robert Shaul, Shawn Edwards, Orlando Campbell, Philip Brockberg, Shawn Sage | |
| 17:29 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves banks in the layup on a great pass from Stanley Patrick | 40-23 |
| 17:08 | Illinois State | Dane Ham can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 40-23 |
| 17:07 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Jason Sanders | 40-23 |
| 17:03 | Western Kentucky | Nicholas Wink steals the ball from Stanley Patrick in the backcourt | 40-23 |
| 17:01 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink lays it up and in | 42-23 |
| 16:59 | Western Kentucky | Keith Patnode is called for the reach on Robert Newton in the backcourt - foul #1 on Keith Patnode, team foul #2 | 42-23 |
| 16:34 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-26 |
| 16:14 | Illinois State | Benny Garry steals it from Dane Ham | 42-26 |
| 16:07 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves misses the 3 from the left wing | 42-26 |
| 16:06 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jimmy Griswold | 42-26 |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | Harold Blevins clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 42-26 |
| 15:53 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Cody Gonsalves | 42-26 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dane Ham (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Harold Blevins (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nicholas Wink (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. PF - Keith Patnode (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Jimmy Griswold (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Robert Newton (fairly fresh) SG - Stanley Patrick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Cody Gonsalves (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Benny Garry (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. C - Jason Sanders (fresh) | |
| 15:37 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton is hacked by Nicholas Wink - foul #2 on Nicholas Wink, team foul #3 | 42-26 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Sharer (PG), Donald Chrisman (SG), Darrell Beck (SF), Dante Waller (PF), Grady Edwards (C) Dane Ham, Harold Blevins, Nicholas Wink, Keith Patnode, Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul (PG), Shawn Edwards (SG), Orlando Campbell (SF), Philip Brockberg (PF), Shawn Sage (C) Robert Newton, Stanley Patrick, Cody Gonsalves, Benny Garry, Jason Sanders | |
| 15:18 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul is wide open but clanks a floater from the left block | 42-26 |
| 15:16 | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg tips it in | 42-28 |
| 14:59 | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman is fouled on the floor by Shawn Edwards - foul #3 on Shawn Edwards, team foul #2 | 42-28 |
| 14:48 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards lays it up and in on a great pass from Dante Waller | 44-28 |
| 14:27 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 44-28 |
| 14:26 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage hits the follow up shot | 44-30 |
| 14:12 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards's layup is rejected by Philip Brockberg | 44-30 |
| 14:11 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage gets the rebound | 44-30 |
| 13:52 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Edwards comes up short on the jump hook near the basket | 44-30 |
| 13:51 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage tips it home | 44-32 |
| 13:33 | Illinois State | John Sharer throws a bad pass out of bounds | 44-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Harold Blevins (SG), Nicholas Wink (SF), Keith Patnode (PF), Jimmy Griswold (C) John Sharer, Donald Chrisman, Darrell Beck, Dante Waller, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick (SG), Cody Gonsalves (SF), Benny Garry (PF), Jason Sanders (C) Shawn Edwards, Orlando Campbell, Philip Brockberg, Shawn Sage | |
| 13:13 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul knocks in the floater in the paint | 44-34 |
| 12:54 | Illinois State | Dane Ham drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-34 |
| 12:48 | Western Kentucky | Harold Blevins steals the ball from Stanley Patrick in the backcourt | 47-34 |
| 12:47 | Illinois State | Dane Ham lays it up and in on a great pass from Harold Blevins | 49-34 |
| 12:26 | Western Kentucky | Benny Garry comes up short on the shot near the basket but he's hacked by Keith Patnode - foul #2 on Keith Patnode, team foul #4 | 49-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman (SG), Odis Webb (SF) Harold Blevins, Nicholas Wink | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG) Robert Shaul | |
| 12:26 | Western Kentucky | Benny Garry makes the 1st free throw | 49-35 |
| 12:26 | Western Kentucky | Benny Garry makes the 2nd free throw | 49-36 |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Dane Ham misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner but he's fouled by Robert Newton - foul #3 on Robert Newton, team foul #3 | 49-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dante Waller (PF) Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg (PF) Cody Gonsalves | |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Dane Ham makes the 1st free throw | 50-36 |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Dane Ham makes the 2nd free throw | 51-36 |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Dane Ham misses the 3rd free throw | 51-36 |
| 12:08 | Illinois State | Dante Waller grabs the offensive rebound | 51-36 |
| 11:50 | Illinois State | Odis Webb connects on the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Dane Ham | 53-36 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dane Ham (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Donald Chrisman (fresh) 4 ast. SF - Odis Webb (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dante Waller (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Keith Patnode (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Robert Newton (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Stanley Patrick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Benny Garry (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Philip Brockberg (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Jason Sanders (fairly fresh) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 11:35 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton can't connect on a jumper from the left wing | 53-36 |
| 11:34 | Western Kentucky | Benny Garry tips it back up and in | 53-38 |
| 11:17 | Illinois State | Dane Ham misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-38 |
| 11:16 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick snags the defensive board | 53-38 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 10:55 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick misses the wide open turnaround from the baseline | 53-38 |
| 10:54 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Dante Waller | 53-38 |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Keith Patnode knocks in the jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Donald Chrisman | 55-38 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 10:21 | Western Kentucky | Dane Ham is called for the reach on Robert Newton - foul #2 on Dane Ham, team foul #5 | 55-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Sharer (PG), Harold Blevins (SG), Darrell Beck (SF), James Franceski (PF), Grady Edwards (C) Dane Ham, Donald Chrisman, Odis Webb, Dante Waller, Keith Patnode | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul (PG), Shawn Edwards (SG), Orlando Campbell (SF), Cody Gonsalves (PF), Shawn Sage (C) Robert Newton, Stanley Patrick, Benny Garry, Philip Brockberg, Jason Sanders | |
| 10:06 | Western Kentucky | Grady Edwards steals it from Orlando Campbell | 55-38 |
| 09:54 | Illinois State | Cody Gonsalves blocks the short jumper by Harold Blevins | 55-38 |
| 09:52 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves pulls down the rebound | 55-38 |
| 09:49 | Western Kentucky | John Sharer picks off the pass by Orlando Campbell in the backcourt | 55-38 |
| 09:29 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards comes up short on the jumper from the right wing | 55-38 |
| 09:27 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards grabs the offensive board | 55-38 |
| 09:16 | Illinois State | James Franceski is denied on a dunk by Cody Gonsalves | 55-38 |
| 09:14 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards tips it home | 57-38 |
| 08:55 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul misses long on a floater from the right side but the foul's on John Sharer - foul #3 on John Sharer, team foul #6 | 57-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dante Waller (PF) James Franceski | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich (PF) Cody Gonsalves | |
| 08:55 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul makes the 1st free throw | 57-39 |
| 08:55 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul makes the 2nd free throw | 57-40 |
| 08:38 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards scores on a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Darrell Beck | 59-40 |
| 08:35 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell is fouled in the backcourt by Darrell Beck - foul #2 on Darrell Beck, team foul #7 | 59-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman (SG), Nicholas Wink (SF), Jimmy Griswold (C) Harold Blevins, Darrell Beck, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg (PF), Alan Hanenberger (C) Ronald Reich, Shawn Sage | |
| 08:35 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell makes the 1st free throw | 59-41 |
| 08:35 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell makes the 2nd free throw | 59-42 |
| 08:18 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-42 |
| 07:57 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul travels with the ball | 59-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Keith Patnode (PF) Dante Waller | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), Stanley Patrick (SG) Robert Shaul, Shawn Edwards | |
| 07:29 | Illinois State | John Sharer misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 59-42 |
| 07:28 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold grabs the offensive board | 59-42 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Sharer (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Donald Chrisman (fairly fresh) 5 ast. SF - Nicholas Wink (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. PF - Keith Patnode (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Jimmy Griswold (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Robert Newton (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Stanley Patrick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Orlando Campbell (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Philip Brockberg (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Alan Hanenberger (fresh) | |
| 07:04 | Illinois State | John Sharer is fouled on the floor by Robert Newton - foul #4 on Robert Newton, team foul #4 | 59-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Harold Blevins (SG), Darrell Beck (SF), Dante Waller (PF), Grady Edwards (C) John Sharer, Donald Chrisman, Nicholas Wink, Keith Patnode, Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul (PG), Cody Gonsalves (SF), Benny Garry (PF), Shawn Sage (C) Robert Newton, Orlando Campbell, Philip Brockberg, Alan Hanenberger | |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Dane Ham misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-42 |
| 06:47 | Illinois State | Dante Waller tips it home | 61-42 |
| 06:35 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Dane Ham - foul #3 on Dane Ham, team foul #8 | 61-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Shawn Edwards (SG) Stanley Patrick | |
| 06:35 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul misses the 1st free throw | 61-42 |
| 06:35 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul makes the 2nd free throw | 61-43 |
| 06:19 | Illinois State | Darrell Beck can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 61-43 |
| 06:17 | Illinois State | Darrell Beck misses the tip | 61-43 |
| 06:15 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Edwards gets the rebound | 61-43 |
| 06:07 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul makes the 3 from the left corner | 61-46 |
| 05:59 | Illinois State | Dante Waller throws a bad pass out of bounds | 61-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink (SG), Keith Patnode (PF) Dane Ham, Dante Waller | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg (PF) Benny Garry | |
| 05:42 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Shawn Sage | 61-48 |
| 05:15 | Illinois State | Robert Shaul takes the ball from Nicholas Wink | 61-48 |
| 05:13 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves is fouled in the backcourt by Harold Blevins - foul #1 on Harold Blevins, team foul #9 | 61-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Sharer (PG), Donald Chrisman (SG), Jimmy Griswold (C) Harold Blevins, Darrell Beck, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), Stanley Patrick (SG), Benny Garry (C) Robert Shaul, Shawn Edwards, Shawn Sage | |
| 05:13 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves makes the 1st free throw | 61-49 |
| 05:13 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves makes the 2nd free throw | 61-50 |
| 05:05 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink misses the floater from close range | 61-50 |
| 05:03 | Illinois State | Keith Patnode tips it but misses | 61-50 |
| 05:02 | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg grabs the board | 61-50 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 04:44 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick misses long on an open fadeaway from the right wing | 61-50 |
| 04:43 | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg tips it home | 61-52 |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | John Sharer hits a runner from close range | 63-52 |
| 04:14 | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg hits a jump hook in the lane set up by Robert Newton | 63-54 |
| 03:51 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink is hacked by Cody Gonsalves - foul #1 on Cody Gonsalves, team foul #5 | 63-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Odis Webb (SF), Dante Waller (PF) John Sharer, Nicholas Wink, Keith Patnode | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul (PG), Shawn Edwards (SG), Orlando Campbell (SF), Ronald Reich (PF), Jason Sanders (C) Robert Newton, Stanley Patrick, Cody Gonsalves, Philip Brockberg, Benny Garry | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:39 | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Dante Waller | 66-54 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:35 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Edwards loses the dribble to Odis Webb in the backcourt | 66-54 |
| 03:34 | Illinois State | Dane Ham banks in the layup on a nice dish by Odis Webb | 68-54 |
| 03:19 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Edwards hits a jumper from the left wing set up by Robert Shaul | 68-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dane Ham (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Donald Chrisman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SF - Odis Webb (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dante Waller (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Jimmy Griswold (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Robert Shaul (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Shawn Edwards (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Orlando Campbell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Reich (fresh) 6 pts. C - Jason Sanders (fresh) | |
| 02:57 | Illinois State | Odis Webb clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 68-56 |
| 02:55 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich grabs the board | 68-56 |
| 02:55 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Sharer (PG), Darrell Beck (SF), Grady Edwards (C) Dane Ham, Odis Webb, Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Philip Brockberg (PF), Shawn Sage (C) Ronald Reich, Jason Sanders | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:46 | Western Kentucky | Robert Shaul misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 68-56 |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | Dante Waller grabs the board | 68-56 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:28 | Illinois State | Dante Waller double dribbles | 68-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), Stanley Patrick (SG), Benny Garry (SF), Ronald Reich (PF), Jason Sanders (C) Robert Shaul, Shawn Edwards, Orlando Campbell, Philip Brockberg, Shawn Sage | |
| 02:24 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich travels in the backcourt | 68-56 |
| 02:04 | Illinois State | Benny Garry is called for the reach on Darrell Beck - foul #2 on Benny Garry, team foul #6 | 68-56 |
| 01:39 | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Dante Waller | 70-56 |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton misses long on an open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 70-56 |
| 01:33 | Western Kentucky | Benny Garry grabs the offensive board | 70-56 |
| 01:18 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich knocks in the floater from just outside the lane | 70-58 |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards misses short on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Jason Sanders - foul #1 on Jason Sanders, team foul #7 | 70-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves (SF) Ronald Reich | |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 71-58 |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 72-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:48 | Western Kentucky | Benny Garry misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 72-58 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Darrell Beck | 72-58 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:23 | Illinois State | Dante Waller misses long on a turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Benny Garry - foul #3 on Benny Garry, team foul #8 | 72-58 |
| 00:23 | Illinois State | Dante Waller misses the 1st free throw | 72-58 |
| 00:23 | Illinois State | Dante Waller makes the 2nd free throw | 73-58 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Darrell Beck is called for the reach on Stanley Patrick - foul #3 on Darrell Beck, team foul #10 | 73-58 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick makes the 1st free throw | 73-59 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick misses the 2nd free throw | 73-59 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards grabs the defensive rebound | 73-59 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | John Sharer runs out the clock | 73-59 |