| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 2 reb. PF - George Croft (fresh) 2 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 11 pts. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Thomas Sparks (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Anthony Biesenthal (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Robert Pendleton (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Vangundy (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Barry Nelson (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg inbounds the ball | 27-40 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:45 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 27-40 |
| 19:43 | Evansville | Barry Nelson gets the rebound | 27-40 |
| 19:20 | Evansville | Robert Pendleton connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Anthony Biesenthal | 27-42 |
| 19:09 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards clanks a jump hook near the basket | 27-42 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg snags the offensive board | 27-42 |
| 18:50 | Illinois State | George Croft clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 27-42 |
| 18:48 | Evansville | The rebound goes to Barry Nelson | 27-42 |
| 18:31 | Evansville | Robert Pendleton misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 27-42 |
| 18:29 | Illinois State | George Croft grabs the defensive rebound | 27-42 |
| 18:09 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg misses long on a turnaround from the left block but the foul's on Robert Pendleton - foul #2 on Robert Pendleton, team foul #1 | 27-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, George Croft, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Evansville | James McSpirit (SG), Victor Piercy (SF), James Bahena (PF), Daniel Weidler (C) Anthony Biesenthal, Robert Pendleton, Robert Vangundy, Barry Nelson | |
| 18:09 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg makes the 1st free throw | 28-42 |
| 18:09 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg makes the 2nd free throw | 29-42 |
| 18:05 | Evansville | James McSpirit is hacked by Mark Stilson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Stilson, team foul #1 | 29-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Spencer (SF) Timothy Oldenburg | |
| Subs | Evansville | | |
| 17:48 | Evansville | James McSpirit knocks in the jumper in the paint on a nice dish by James Bahena and he's fouled by Melvin Maddox - foul #1 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #2 | 29-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Luke Pool (PG) Thomas Sparks | |
| 17:48 | Evansville | James McSpirit makes the free throw | 29-45 |
| 17:26 | Illinois State | Max Applegate throws a bad pass out of bounds | 29-45 |
| 17:03 | Evansville | James McSpirit hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the right block | 29-45 |
| 17:01 | Illinois State | Max Applegate pulls down the rebound | 29-45 |
| 16:55 | Illinois State | David Spencer loses the ball out of bounds | 29-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) Melvin Maddox | |
| Subs | Evansville | Anthony Biesenthal (SG), Robert Vangundy (PF) Luke Pool, Victor Piercy | |
| 16:36 | Evansville | James Bahena is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Daniel Weidler | 29-48 |
| 16:21 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth drills a jumper from the free throw line set up by Mark Stilson | 31-48 |
| 16:07 | Evansville | James Bahena is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on James Bahena, team foul #2 | 31-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Evansville | Thomas Sparks (PG), Robert Pendleton (SF), Barry Nelson (C) James McSpirit, James Bahena, Daniel Weidler | |
| 15:46 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye banks in the layup on a great pass from Ruben Ruth | 33-48 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kevin Tyson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 13 pts. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Thomas Sparks (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Anthony Biesenthal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Pendleton (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Vangundy (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Barry Nelson (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Evansville | Larry Edwards is called for the reach on Anthony Biesenthal - foul #1 on Larry Edwards, team foul #3 | 33-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), George Croft (PF) Ruben Ruth, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Evansville | Victor Piercy (SG), Daniel Self (PF) Anthony Biesenthal, Robert Vangundy | |
| 15:17 | Evansville | Robert Pendleton buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 33-51 |
| 15:01 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses badly on a shot from the left side | 33-51 |
| 14:59 | Evansville | Barry Nelson grabs the defensive rebound | 33-51 |
| 14:54 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks makes the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing | 33-54 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 14:42 | Illinois State | John Olsson scores on a 3 from the left corner | 36-54 |
| 14:40 | Evansville | Victor Piercy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 36-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Kevin Tyson (C) Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Evansville | Anthony Biesenthal (SG), James Bahena (PF) Victor Piercy, Barry Nelson | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 14:23 | Illinois State | Thomas Sparks picks off the pass by John Olsson | 36-54 |
| 14:04 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks connects on the open 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Robert Pendleton | 36-57 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 13:48 | Illinois State | George Croft's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 36-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) John Olsson, Melvin Maddox, George Croft, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Evansville | James McSpirit (PG), Robert Vangundy (PF), Daniel Weidler (C) Thomas Sparks, Robert Pendleton, Daniel Self | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 13:22 | Evansville | Daniel Weidler throws a bad pass out of bounds | 36-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG) Mark Stilson | |
| Subs | Evansville | Luke Pool (PG), Victor Piercy (SF) Anthony Biesenthal, James Bahena | |
| 13:06 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 36-57 |
| 13:05 | Evansville | James McSpirit grabs the board | 36-57 |
| 13:00 | Evansville | Larry Edwards steals the ball from Luke Pool in the backcourt | 36-57 |
| 12:44 | Illinois State | David Spencer blows the layup | 36-57 |
| 12:43 | Evansville | Victor Piercy snags the defensive board | 36-57 |
| 12:20 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket | 36-57 |
| 12:18 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Max Applegate | 36-57 |
| 12:14 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards hits the finger roll | 38-57 |
| 11:54 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy's layup is rejected by Max Applegate | 38-57 |
| 11:53 | Evansville | James McSpirit tips it but misses | 38-57 |
| 11:52 | Illinois State | David Spencer grabs the defensive rebound | 38-57 |
| 11:40 | Illinois State | David Spencer misses short on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Daniel Weidler - foul #2 on Daniel Weidler, team foul #3 | 38-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Evansville | Thomas Sparks (PG), Anthony Biesenthal (SG), Robert Pendleton (SF), James Bahena (PF), Barry Nelson (C) Luke Pool, James McSpirit, Victor Piercy, Robert Vangundy, Daniel Weidler | |
| 11:40 | Illinois State | David Spencer makes the 1st free throw | 39-57 |
| 11:40 | Illinois State | David Spencer misses the 2nd free throw | 39-57 |
| 11:40 | Evansville | The rebound goes to James Bahena | 39-57 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Mark Stilson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kevin Tyson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 13 pts. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Thomas Sparks (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Anthony Biesenthal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Pendleton (fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Bahena (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Barry Nelson (fresh) 7 reb. | |
| 11:18 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks is open but comes up short on the runner from the baseline | 39-57 |
| 11:17 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson grabs the board | 39-57 |
| 11:01 | Illinois State | John Olsson knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Mark Stilson | 42-57 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 10:48 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 42-57 |
| 10:46 | Illinois State | John Olsson grabs the defensive rebound | 42-57 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 10:33 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses long on a fadeaway in the paint | 42-57 |
| 10:31 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson tips it but misses | 42-57 |
| 10:30 | Evansville | James Bahena grabs the board | 42-57 |
| 10:11 | Evansville | Howard Begaye denies the turnaround by Barry Nelson | 42-57 |
| 10:10 | Evansville | Robert Pendleton misses the tip | 42-57 |
| 10:09 | Illinois State | David Spencer grabs the defensive rebound | 42-57 |
| 09:49 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson hits a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by John Olsson | 45-57 |
| 09:41 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks is fouled on the floor by David Spencer - foul #1 on David Spencer, team foul #4 | 45-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Richard Ridley (C) John Olsson, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Kevin Tyson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Evansville | Luke Pool (PG), James McSpirit (SG), Victor Piercy (SF), Robert Vangundy (PF), Daniel Self (C) Thomas Sparks, Anthony Biesenthal, Robert Pendleton, James Bahena, Barry Nelson | |
| 09:26 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy misses the 3 from the left wing | 45-57 |
| 09:25 | Illinois State | George Croft gets the rebound | 45-57 |
| 08:59 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley connects on the fadeaway from close range set up by Ruben Ruth | 47-57 |
| 08:39 | Evansville | Victor Piercy is alone and drills a floater from the right block set up by Luke Pool | 47-59 |
| 08:19 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Ruben Ruth | 50-59 |
| 08:02 | Evansville | James McSpirit hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line | 50-59 |
| 08:00 | Illinois State | George Croft gets the rebound | 50-59 |
| 07:32 | Illinois State | Luke Pool steals the ball from Melvin Maddox | 50-59 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 5 reb. C - Richard Ridley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Luke Pool (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - James McSpirit (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Piercy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Vangundy (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Daniel Self (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 07:17 | Evansville | Victor Piercy clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 50-59 |
| 07:16 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley snags the defensive board | 50-59 |
| 06:53 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Timothy Oldenburg | 52-59 |
| 06:47 | Evansville | Victor Piercy misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left wing | 52-59 |
| 06:46 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley gets the rebound | 52-59 |
| 06:23 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Evansville | Thomas Sparks (PG), Anthony Biesenthal (SG), Robert Pendleton (SF), James Bahena (PF), Barry Nelson (C) Luke Pool, James McSpirit, Victor Piercy, Robert Vangundy, Daniel Self | |
| 06:20 | Evansville | Larry Edwards is called for the reach on Anthony Biesenthal in the backcourt - foul #2 on Larry Edwards, team foul #5 | 52-59 |
| 06:10 | Evansville | Barry Nelson lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by Thomas Sparks | 52-61 |
| 06:08 | Illinois State | John Olsson's pass is intercepted by Thomas Sparks in the backcourt | 52-61 |
| 06:07 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks lays it in | 52-63 |
| 05:59 | Illinois State | Robert Pendleton takes the ball from Max Applegate | 52-63 |
| 05:55 | Evansville | James Bahena lays it up and in set up by Robert Pendleton | 52-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:48 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye loses the dribble to Barry Nelson | 52-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:31 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 52-65 |
| 05:30 | Evansville | James Bahena tips it in | 52-67 |
| 05:17 | Illinois State | John Olsson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side | 52-67 |
| 05:15 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the offensive board | 52-67 |
| 05:05 | Illinois State | Max Applegate misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-67 |
| 05:03 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson tips it in | 54-67 |
| 04:41 | Evansville | James Bahena is alone and drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Thomas Sparks | 54-69 |
| 04:34 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the runner in the paint and he's hacked by Barry Nelson - foul #2 on Barry Nelson, team foul #4 | 56-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF) John Olsson, Mark Stilson, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Evansville | John Kurpinski (SF), Robert Vangundy (PF), Daniel Weidler (C) Robert Pendleton, James Bahena, Barry Nelson | |
| 04:34 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the free throw | 57-69 |
| 04:12 | Evansville | Anthony Biesenthal makes the wide open floater from the left side | 57-71 |
| 04:04 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg double dribbles | 57-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Luke Pool (PG), James McSpirit (SG) Thomas Sparks, Anthony Biesenthal | |
| 04:00 | Evansville | Timothy Oldenburg steals the ball from Daniel Weidler in the backcourt | 57-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:45 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg misses badly on a 3 from the left wing but the foul's on James McSpirit - foul #1 on James McSpirit, team foul #5 | 57-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Victor Piercy (SF), Daniel Self (C) John Kurpinski, Robert Vangundy | |
| 03:45 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg makes the 1st free throw | 58-71 |
| 03:45 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg misses the 2nd free throw | 58-71 |
| 03:45 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg makes the 3rd free throw | 59-71 |
| 03:16 | Evansville | Daniel Weidler is hacked by Kevin Tyson - foul #3 on Kevin Tyson, team foul #6 | 59-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Evansville | James Bahena (PF) Daniel Weidler | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 5 reb. C - Howard Begaye (tiring) 16 pts. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Luke Pool (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - James McSpirit (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Piercy (fresh) 2 pts. PF - James Bahena (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. C - Daniel Self (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 02:48 | Evansville | Victor Piercy makes the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Luke Pool | 59-74 |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | George Croft buries a runner in the lane on a nice dish by John Olsson and he's hacked by Victor Piercy - foul #1 on Victor Piercy, team foul #6 | 61-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (C) Melvin Maddox, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Evansville | John Kurpinski (SF), Daniel Weidler (C) James McSpirit, Daniel Self | |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | George Croft misses the free throw | 61-74 |
| 02:37 | Evansville | The rebound goes to John Kurpinski | 61-74 |
| 02:19 | Evansville | Mark Stilson steps in front of the Victor Piercy pass | 61-74 |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Victor Piercy - foul #2 on Victor Piercy, team foul #7 | 61-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Max Applegate (C) George Croft | |
| Subs | Evansville | James McSpirit (SG) Victor Piercy | |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson makes the 1st free throw | 62-74 |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson makes the 2nd free throw | 63-74 |
| 01:36 | Evansville | John Kurpinski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 63-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Victor Piercy (SF) John Kurpinski | |
| 01:16 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley misses short on a turnaround near the basket | 63-74 |
| 01:15 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley tips it but misses | 63-74 |
| 01:13 | Evansville | The rebound goes to James McSpirit | 63-74 |
| 01:11 | Evansville | John Olsson is called for the reach on Luke Pool in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Olsson, team foul #7 | 63-74 |
| 01:11 | Evansville | Luke Pool misses the 1st free throw | 63-74 |
| 01:11 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Richard Ridley | 63-74 |
| 01:04 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley can't connect on a floater from the left block but the foul's on James Bahena - foul #3 on James Bahena, team foul #8 | 63-74 |
| 01:04 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley makes the 1st free throw | 64-74 |
| 01:04 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley makes the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:59 | Evansville | Evansville calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Evansville | Thomas Sparks (PG), Anthony Biesenthal (SG), Robert Pendleton (SF), Robert Vangundy (PF), Barry Nelson (C) Luke Pool, James McSpirit, Victor Piercy, James Bahena, Daniel Weidler | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:56 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy is hacked by Howard Begaye - foul #1 on Howard Begaye, team foul #8 | 65-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | James McSpirit (SG), James Bahena (SF) Anthony Biesenthal, Robert Pendleton | |
| 00:56 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy makes the 1st free throw | 65-75 |
| 00:56 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy makes the 2nd free throw | 65-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:51 | Illinois State | George Croft buries a runner in the lane set up by Larry Edwards | 67-76 |
| 00:49 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks is fouled in the backcourt by Larry Edwards - foul #3 on Larry Edwards, team foul #9 | 67-76 |
| 00:49 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks makes the 1st free throw | 67-77 |
| 00:49 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks makes the 2nd free throw | 67-78 |
| 00:44 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye throws it down set up by Larry Edwards | 69-78 |
| 00:42 | Evansville | Barry Nelson is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #10 | 69-78 |
| 00:42 | Evansville | Barry Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 69-79 |
| 00:42 | Evansville | Barry Nelson misses the 2nd free throw | 69-79 |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye gets the rebound | 69-79 |
| 00:38 | Illinois State | George Croft misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 69-79 |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Ruben Ruth | 69-79 |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 69-79 |
| 00:33 | Evansville | Thomas Sparks gets the rebound | 69-79 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:09 | Evansville | Robert Vangundy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Evansville | Luke Pool (PG), Victor Piercy (SF), Daniel Weidler (C) Thomas Sparks, Robert Vangundy, Barry Nelson | |
| 00:02 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 69-79 |
| 00:01 | Illinois State | David Spencer pulls down the offensive rebound | 69-79 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | The clock runs out | 69-79 |