| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Randy Park (fresh) 3 pts. SG - James Munsey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - George Cogar (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Carr (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Patel (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Andrew Digirolamo (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sean Snoddy (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl. SF - Ed Sharp (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Trent Harrison (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. C - Henry Earnhardt (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Illinois | George Cogar inbounds the ball | 27-34 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:48 | Eastern Illinois | John Carr misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 27-34 |
| 19:46 | Murray State | Andrew Digirolamo snags the defensive board | 27-34 |
| 19:44 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy is hacked by James Munsey in the backcourt - foul #2 on James Munsey, team foul #1 | 27-34 |
| 19:27 | Murray State | Randy Park is called for the reach on Henry Earnhardt - foul #2 on Randy Park, team foul #2 | 27-34 |
| 18:58 | Murray State | Trent Harrison is fouled on the floor by John Carr - foul #1 on John Carr, team foul #3 | 27-34 |
| 18:42 | Murray State | Charles Patel picks off the pass by Sean Snoddy | 27-34 |
| 18:30 | Eastern Illinois | Trent Harrison swats the shot by Randy Park | 27-34 |
| 18:28 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Andrew Digirolamo | 27-34 |
| 18:04 | Murray State | Andrew Digirolamo misses short on an open 3 pointer from straight away | 27-34 |
| 18:02 | Murray State | Ed Sharp hits the follow up shot | 27-36 |
| 17:48 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Earnhardt is called for the reach on Charles Patel - foul #2 on Henry Earnhardt, team foul #1 | 27-36 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie (SF), John Golden (PF), Salvatore Moran (C) George Cogar, John Carr, Charles Patel | |
| Subs | Murray State | Christopher Shaner (PG), Luis Bradley (SG), Steven Outten (SF), Ralph Sparks (PF), Lance Carpenter (C) Andrew Digirolamo, Sean Snoddy, Ed Sharp, Trent Harrison, Henry Earnhardt | |
| 17:31 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran's fadeaway is rejected by Ralph Sparks | 27-36 |
| 17:29 | Murray State | Steven Outten pulls down the rebound | 27-36 |
| 17:05 | Murray State | John Golden steals the ball from Lance Carpenter | 27-36 |
| 16:46 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran misses long on a floater from the baseline but he's fouled by Christopher Shaner - foul #1 on Christopher Shaner, team foul #2 | 27-36 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson (C) James Munsey | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 16:46 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran makes the 1st free throw | 28-36 |
| 16:46 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran makes the 2nd free throw | 29-36 |
| 16:34 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing | 29-36 |
| 16:33 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran gets the rebound | 29-36 |
| 16:29 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 29-36 |
| 16:27 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter pulls down the rebound | 29-36 |
| 16:15 | Murray State | Ralph Sparks buries a jump hook from the left block and he's fouled by John Golden - foul #2 on John Golden, team foul #4 | 29-38 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Pablo Nunez (SF), John Carr (PF) Salvatore Moran, John Golden | |
| Subs | Murray State | Sean Snoddy (SG), Ed Sharp (SF), Trent Harrison (PF) Luis Bradley, Steven Outten, Lance Carpenter | |
| 16:15 | Murray State | Ralph Sparks misses the free throw | 29-38 |
| 16:15 | Eastern Illinois | John Carr gets the rebound | 29-38 |
| 16:02 | Eastern Illinois | Trent Harrison steals it from Stephen Nelson | 29-38 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Randy Park (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - David Bowie (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. SF - Pablo Nunez (fresh) PF - John Carr (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Stephen Nelson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Christopher Shaner (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Sean Snoddy (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl. SF - Ed Sharp (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Trent Harrison (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Ralph Sparks (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 15:58 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 29-38 |
| 15:56 | Murray State | Trent Harrison tips it home | 29-40 |
| 15:36 | Eastern Illinois | Sean Snoddy picks off the pass by Pablo Nunez | 29-40 |
| 15:32 | Murray State | Christopher Shaner hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Sean Snoddy | 29-42 |
| 15:14 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block but he's fouled by Sean Snoddy - foul #2 on Sean Snoddy, team foul #3 | 29-42 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | James Munsey (SG), George Cogar (SF), John Golden (PF), Charles Patel (C) Randy Park, Pablo Nunez, John Carr, Stephen Nelson | |
| Subs | Murray State | Andrew Digirolamo (PG), Joe Treadway (SG), Steven Outten (SF), Lance Carpenter (C) Christopher Shaner, Sean Snoddy, Ed Sharp, Ralph Sparks | |
| 15:14 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 1st free throw | 30-42 |
| 15:14 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie misses the 2nd free throw | 30-42 |
| 15:14 | Murray State | Trent Harrison pulls down the rebound | 30-42 |
| 14:56 | Murray State | Trent Harrison scores on a shot from the right block on a great pass from Andrew Digirolamo and the foul's on Charles Patel - foul #3 on Charles Patel, team foul #5 | 30-44 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park (PG) David Bowie | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 14:56 | Murray State | Trent Harrison misses the free throw | 30-44 |
| 14:56 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel snags the defensive board | 30-44 |
| 14:41 | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 30-44 |
| 14:39 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Steven Outten | 30-44 |
| 14:13 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter misses the jumper from the right side but the foul's on Randy Park - foul #3 on Randy Park, team foul #6 | 30-44 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran (PG), John Carr (PF) Randy Park, John Golden | |
| Subs | Murray State | Sean Snoddy (SG), Ed Sharp (SF), Dave Smythe (PF) Joe Treadway, Steven Outten, Trent Harrison | |
| 14:13 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the 1st free throw | 30-45 |
| 14:13 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the 2nd free throw | 30-46 |
| 14:04 | Eastern Illinois | George Cogar is fouled on the floor by Ed Sharp - foul #1 on Ed Sharp, team foul #4 | 30-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Pablo Nunez (SF) George Cogar | |
| Subs | Murray State | Henry Earnhardt (C) Lance Carpenter | |
| 13:51 | Eastern Illinois | Pablo Nunez can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 30-46 |
| 13:50 | Murray State | Henry Earnhardt gets the rebound | 30-46 |
| 13:34 | Murray State | Ed Sharp is open and scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Sean Snoddy | 30-49 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 13:12 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 30-49 |
| 13:10 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy grabs the board | 30-49 |
| 12:44 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy is by himself and knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 30-52 |
| 12:19 | Eastern Illinois | John Carr is fouled on the floor by Dave Smythe - foul #1 on Dave Smythe, team foul #5 | 30-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park (PG), David Bowie (SG), George Cogar (SF), John Golden (PF), Stephen Nelson (C) Salvatore Moran, James Munsey, Pablo Nunez, John Carr, Charles Patel | |
| Subs | Murray State | Christopher Shaner (PG), Luis Bradley (SG), Steven Outten (SF), Trent Harrison (PF), Ralph Sparks (C) Andrew Digirolamo, Sean Snoddy, Ed Sharp, Dave Smythe, Henry Earnhardt | |
| 12:01 | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 30-52 |
| 11:59 | Murray State | Trent Harrison pulls down the rebound | 30-52 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Randy Park (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SG - David Bowie (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. SF - George Cogar (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Golden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Stephen Nelson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Christopher Shaner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Luis Bradley (fresh) SF - Steven Outten (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Trent Harrison (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Ralph Sparks (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 11:37 | Murray State | Randy Park picks off the pass by Trent Harrison | 30-52 |
| 11:19 | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson misses the jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Ralph Sparks - foul #1 on Ralph Sparks, team foul #6 | 30-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Lance Carpenter (C) Ralph Sparks | |
| 11:19 | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 31-52 |
| 11:19 | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 32-52 |
| 10:59 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Randy Park - foul #4 on Randy Park, team foul #7 | 32-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | James Munsey (SG), John Carr (PF) Randy Park, Stephen Nelson | |
| Subs | Murray State | Joe Treadway (SG) Luis Bradley | |
| 10:59 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the 1st free throw | 32-53 |
| 10:59 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the 2nd free throw | 32-54 |
| 10:48 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Outten steals it from John Golden | 32-54 |
| 10:29 | Murray State | John Golden is called for the reach on Joe Treadway - foul #3 on John Golden, team foul #8 | 32-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel (C) John Golden | |
| Subs | Murray State | Sean Snoddy (SG), Ed Sharp (SF), Dave Smythe (PF) Christopher Shaner, Steven Outten, Trent Harrison | |
| 10:29 | Murray State | Joe Treadway makes the 1st free throw | 32-55 |
| 10:29 | Murray State | Joe Treadway makes the 2nd free throw | 32-56 |
| 10:21 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel throws a bad pass out of bounds | 32-56 |
| 10:19 | Murray State | Joe Treadway is fouled in the backcourt by George Cogar - foul #2 on George Cogar, team foul #9 | 32-56 |
| 10:19 | Murray State | Joe Treadway makes the 1st free throw | 32-57 |
| 10:19 | Murray State | Joe Treadway misses the 2nd free throw | 32-57 |
| 10:19 | Murray State | Dave Smythe pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-57 |
| 09:53 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy is fouled on the floor by James Munsey - foul #3 on James Munsey, team foul #10 | 32-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Andrew Digirolamo (PG), Ralph Sparks (PF) Joe Treadway, Dave Smythe | |
| 09:53 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy makes the 1st free throw | 32-58 |
| 09:53 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy makes the 2nd free throw | 32-59 |
| 09:38 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 32-59 |
| 09:37 | Eastern Illinois | John Carr gets the offensive rebound | 32-59 |
| 09:26 | Eastern Illinois | John Carr drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by George Cogar | 35-59 |
| 09:10 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Ed Sharp | 35-62 |
| 08:57 | Eastern Illinois | George Cogar is fouled on the floor by Ed Sharp - foul #2 on Ed Sharp, team foul #7 | 35-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran (PG), John Golden (PF), Stephen Nelson (C) David Bowie, John Carr, Charles Patel | |
| Subs | Murray State | Christopher Shaner (PG), Luis Bradley (SG), Steven Outten (SF), Trent Harrison (PF), Dave Smythe (C) Andrew Digirolamo, Sean Snoddy, Ed Sharp, Ralph Sparks, Lance Carpenter | |
| 08:57 | Eastern Illinois | George Cogar makes the 1st free throw | 36-62 |
| 08:57 | Eastern Illinois | George Cogar makes the 2nd free throw | 37-62 |
| 08:40 | Murray State | Trent Harrison makes the floater from the right block | 37-64 |
| 08:21 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from George Cogar | 40-64 |
| 08:01 | Murray State | Trent Harrison misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 40-64 |
| 08:00 | Murray State | Trent Harrison tips it home | 40-66 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Salvatore Moran (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SG - James Munsey (tired) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - George Cogar (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Golden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Stephen Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Christopher Shaner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Luis Bradley (fresh) SF - Steven Outten (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Trent Harrison (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. C - Dave Smythe (fresh) | |
| 07:41 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran hits a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by James Munsey | 42-66 |
| 07:14 | Murray State | Trent Harrison hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right block but the foul's on Stephen Nelson - foul #1 on Stephen Nelson, team foul #11 | 42-66 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park (PG), David Bowie (SG), Pablo Nunez (SF), John Carr (PF), Charles Patel (C) Salvatore Moran, James Munsey, George Cogar, John Golden, Stephen Nelson | |
| Subs | Murray State | Andrew Digirolamo (PG), Sean Snoddy (SG), Ed Sharp (SF), Henry Earnhardt (C) Christopher Shaner, Luis Bradley, Steven Outten, Dave Smythe | |
| 07:14 | Murray State | Trent Harrison misses the 1st free throw | 42-66 |
| 07:14 | Murray State | Trent Harrison makes the 2nd free throw | 42-67 |
| 06:54 | Eastern Illinois | John Carr misses the shot from the right wing | 42-67 |
| 06:53 | Murray State | Trent Harrison gets the rebound | 42-67 |
| 06:50 | Murray State | Ed Sharp's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 42-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Ralph Sparks (PF) Trent Harrison | |
| 06:43 | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park misses badly on a floater from the right side but the foul's on Andrew Digirolamo - foul #2 on Andrew Digirolamo, team foul #8 | 42-67 |
| 06:43 | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park makes the 1st free throw | 43-67 |
| 06:43 | Eastern Illinois | Randy Park makes the 2nd free throw | 44-67 |
| 06:19 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-67 |
| 06:18 | Murray State | Andrew Digirolamo snags the offensive board | 44-67 |
| 06:01 | Murray State | Sean Snoddy drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-70 |
| 05:52 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Henry Earnhardt - foul #3 on Henry Earnhardt, team foul #9 | 44-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran (SG), John Golden (PF) Randy Park, John Carr | |
| Subs | Murray State | Christopher Shaner (PG), Joe Treadway (SG), Steven Outten (SF), Lance Carpenter (C) Andrew Digirolamo, Sean Snoddy, Ed Sharp, Henry Earnhardt | |
| 05:52 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel misses the 1st free throw | 44-70 |
| 05:52 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Patel misses the 2nd free throw | 44-70 |
| 05:52 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter grabs the board | 44-70 |
| 05:30 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter drills a runner from the left block | 44-72 |
| 05:19 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie buries a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Pablo Nunez | 47-72 |
| 04:55 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter lays it in and the foul's on David Bowie - foul #3 on David Bowie, team foul #12 | 47-74 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson (C) Charles Patel | |
| Subs | Murray State | Luis Bradley (SF), Dave Smythe (PF) Steven Outten, Ralph Sparks | |
| 04:55 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the free throw | 47-75 |
| 04:44 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie is hacked by Christopher Shaner - foul #2 on Christopher Shaner, team foul #10 | 47-75 |
| 04:44 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 1st free throw | 48-75 |
| 04:44 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 2nd free throw | 49-75 |
| 04:19 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter loses the dribble to David Bowie | 49-75 |
| 04:03 | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson connects on the fadeaway from the right wing | 51-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:43 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline | 51-75 |
| 03:41 | Eastern Illinois | Pablo Nunez pulls down the rebound | 51-75 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - David Bowie (tiring) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. SG - Salvatore Moran (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. SF - Pablo Nunez (tiring) 2 reb. PF - John Golden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Stephen Nelson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Christopher Shaner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joe Treadway (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Luis Bradley (fairly fresh) PF - Dave Smythe (fairly fresh) C - Lance Carpenter (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:37 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 51-75 |
| 03:36 | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson snags the offensive board | 51-75 |
| 03:20 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie misses the jump hook from the baseline | 51-75 |
| 03:19 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter grabs the defensive rebound | 51-75 |
| 02:55 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block | 51-75 |
| 02:54 | Eastern Illinois | Salvatore Moran snags the defensive board | 51-75 |
| 02:39 | Eastern Illinois | Luis Bradley steps in front of the Pablo Nunez pass | 51-75 |
| 02:15 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter misses the jumper in the paint | 51-75 |
| 02:14 | Eastern Illinois | Pablo Nunez grabs the board | 51-75 |
| 02:08 | Eastern Illinois | John Golden comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Dave Smythe - foul #2 on Dave Smythe, team foul #11 | 51-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Steven Outten (SF), Ralph Sparks (PF) Joe Treadway, Dave Smythe | |
| 02:08 | Eastern Illinois | John Golden makes the 1st free throw | 52-75 |
| 02:08 | Eastern Illinois | John Golden makes the 2nd free throw | 53-75 |
| 01:42 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter is hacked by Stephen Nelson - foul #2 on Stephen Nelson, team foul #13 | 53-75 |
| 01:42 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the 1st free throw | 53-76 |
| 01:42 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter makes the 2nd free throw | 53-77 |
| 01:19 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie is hacked by Steven Outten - foul #2 on Steven Outten, team foul #12 | 53-77 |
| 01:19 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 1st free throw | 54-77 |
| 01:19 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 2nd free throw | 55-77 |
| 00:58 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter hits a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Steven Outten | 55-79 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:52 | Eastern Illinois | Stephen Nelson misses badly on a shot from the left wing | 55-79 |
| 00:50 | Murray State | Ralph Sparks snags the defensive board | 55-79 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Murray State | Lance Carpenter hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Ralph Sparks | 55-81 |
| 00:15 | Eastern Illinois | Luis Bradley is called for the reach on David Bowie - foul #1 on Luis Bradley, team foul #13 | 55-81 |
| 00:15 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 1st free throw | 56-81 |
| 00:15 | Eastern Illinois | David Bowie makes the 2nd free throw | 57-81 |
| 00:00 | Murray State | Christopher Shaner runs out the clock | 57-81 |