| Lineup | Rose-Hulman Tech. | PG - David Bernier (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Randall Ridout (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SF - Thomas Stewart (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Basil Boudreau (fresh) 2 reb. C - Michael McAuly (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Eric Hinnenkamp (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Herman Wilkins (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Marshall (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Jerome Mann (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Martin Lewis (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart inbounds the ball | 55-50 |
| Game Plan | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from David Bernier | 58-50 |
| 19:18 | Illinois | The pull-up jumper by Eric Hinnenkamp is blocked by Michael McAuly | 58-50 |
| 19:16 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier gets the rebound | 58-50 |
| 18:58 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout misses short on a floater from the right wing | 58-50 |
| 18:57 | Illinois | Brian Marshall gets the rebound | 58-50 |
| 18:52 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp comes up short on the runner from the right block | 58-50 |
| 18:51 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau gets the rebound | 58-50 |
| 18:28 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly is called for 3 seconds | 58-50 |
| 18:13 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Basil Boudreau - foul #1 on Basil Boudreau, team foul #1 | 58-50 |
| 18:13 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins makes the 1st free throw | 58-51 |
| 18:13 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins makes the 2nd free throw | 58-52 |
| 17:53 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from David Bernier | 61-52 |
| 17:43 | Illinois | Martin Lewis drills a jumper from the left block set up by Eric Hinnenkamp | 61-54 |
| 17:33 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | The short jumper by Randall Ridout is denied by Brian Marshall | 61-54 |
| 17:31 | Illinois | Martin Lewis grabs the defensive rebound | 61-54 |
| 17:26 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins clanks a turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Randall Ridout - foul #3 on Randall Ridout, team foul #2 | 61-54 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Fritsche (PG), Michael Smith (SG), Jeffery Godines (SF), Benny Moscowitz (PF), Jerry Howell (C) David Bernier, Randall Ridout, Thomas Stewart, Basil Boudreau, Michael McAuly | |
| Subs | Illinois | Rodger Williams (PG), Todd Nicholas (PF), Jason Killion (C) Eric Hinnenkamp, Jerome Mann, Martin Lewis | |
| 17:26 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins makes the 1st free throw | 61-55 |
| 17:26 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins makes the 2nd free throw | 61-56 |
| 17:11 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jeffery Godines can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 61-56 |
| 17:10 | Illinois | Jason Killion snags the defensive board | 61-56 |
| 17:06 | Illinois | Brian Marshall buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Rodger Williams | 61-59 |
| 16:49 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Fritsche scores on a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Michael Smith | 63-59 |
| 16:36 | Illinois | Brian Marshall misses long on a jumper in the paint | 63-59 |
| 16:34 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | The rebound goes to Michael Smith | 63-59 |
| 16:19 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jeffery Godines is called for traveling | 63-59 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier (PG) Michael Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp (PG), Brad Rodrigez (SF) Herman Wilkins, Brian Marshall | |
| 16:05 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 63-59 |
| 16:04 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jerry Howell pulls down the rebound | 63-59 |
| 15:59 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Fritsche misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 63-59 |
| 15:58 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez gets the rebound | 63-59 |
| Lineup | Rose-Hulman Tech. | PG - David Bernier (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SG - John Fritsche (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jeffery Godines (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Benny Moscowitz (fresh) 5 pts. C - Jerry Howell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Eric Hinnenkamp (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Rodger Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Brad Rodrigez (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Todd Nicholas (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Jason Killion (fresh) | |
| 15:53 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez is fouled on the floor by Jerry Howell - foul #1 on Jerry Howell, team foul #3 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout (SG), Thomas Stewart (SF), Basil Boudreau (PF) John Fritsche, Jeffery Godines, Jerry Howell | |
| Subs | Illinois | Jerome Mann (PF), Martin Lewis (C) Todd Nicholas, Jason Killion | |
| 15:28 | Illinois | Martin Lewis can't connect on a fadeaway from close range but he's fouled by Benny Moscowitz - foul #1 on Benny Moscowitz, team foul #4 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly (C) Benny Moscowitz | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 15:28 | Illinois | Martin Lewis makes the 1st free throw | 63-60 |
| 15:28 | Illinois | Martin Lewis makes the 2nd free throw | 63-61 |
| 15:07 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau misses the driving attempt in the lane | 63-61 |
| 15:06 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly can't tip it in | 63-61 |
| 15:04 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly tips it back up and in | 65-61 |
| 14:39 | Illinois | Randall Ridout is called for the reach on Brad Rodrigez - foul #4 on Randall Ridout, team foul #5 | 65-61 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Fritsche (PG), Michael Smith (SG), Benny Moscowitz (SF), Jerry Howell (PF) David Bernier, Randall Ridout, Thomas Stewart, Basil Boudreau | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Morel (PG), Herman Wilkins (SG), Brian Marshall (SF) Eric Hinnenkamp, Rodger Williams, Brad Rodrigez | |
| 14:12 | Illinois | Benny Moscowitz steals it from Jerome Mann | 65-61 |
| 13:56 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly misses badly on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by James Morel - foul #1 on James Morel, team foul #1 | 65-61 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Todd Nicholas (PF), Eric Reinhart (C) Jerome Mann, Martin Lewis | |
| 13:56 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly makes the 1st free throw | 66-61 |
| 13:56 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly misses the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| 13:56 | Illinois | Brian Marshall grabs the board | 66-61 |
| 13:36 | Illinois | Todd Nicholas makes the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Herman Wilkins | 66-63 |
| 13:21 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith double dribbles | 66-63 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier (PG), Thomas Stewart (SF), Basil Boudreau (PF) Michael Smith, Jerry Howell, Michael McAuly | |
| Subs | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp (PG) James Morel | |
| 12:57 | Illinois | Brian Marshall connects on the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Eric Hinnenkamp | 66-66 |
| 12:28 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Benny Moscowitz scores on a floater from the right block set up by David Bernier | 68-66 |
| 12:12 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins is fouled on the floor by John Fritsche - foul #3 on John Fritsche, team foul #6 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith (SG), Jeffery Godines (C) John Fritsche, Benny Moscowitz | |
| Subs | Illinois | Rodger Williams (SG), Brad Rodrigez (SF), Jerome Mann (PF), Martin Lewis (C) Herman Wilkins, Brian Marshall, Todd Nicholas, Eric Reinhart | |
| 11:55 | Illinois | Rodger Williams comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 68-66 |
| 11:53 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart snags the defensive board | 68-66 |
| Lineup | Rose-Hulman Tech. | PG - David Bernier (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - Michael Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Thomas Stewart (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Basil Boudreau (fresh) 3 reb. C - Jeffery Godines (fresh) 8 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Eric Hinnenkamp (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Rodger Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Brad Rodrigez (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jerome Mann (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Martin Lewis (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith comes up short on the jump hook in the paint | 68-66 |
| 11:31 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau pulls down the offensive rebound | 68-66 |
| 11:20 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 68-66 |
| 11:19 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Brad Rodrigez | 68-66 |
| 11:13 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez is called for traveling | 68-66 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Johnson (PG), Richard Armwood (PF), Jerry Howell (C) David Bernier, Thomas Stewart, Basil Boudreau | |
| Subs | Illinois | James Morel (SG), Brian Marshall (SF) Eric Hinnenkamp, Brad Rodrigez | |
| 10:59 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Brian Marshall blocks the short jumper by Richard Armwood | 68-66 |
| 10:57 | Illinois | Jerome Mann pulls down the rebound | 68-66 |
| 10:32 | Illinois | James Morel drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Brian Marshall | 68-69 |
| 10:11 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by John Johnson | 71-69 |
| 09:59 | Illinois | Brian Marshall loses the dribble to Richard Armwood | 71-69 |
| 09:40 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by James Morel - foul #2 on James Morel, team foul #2 | 71-69 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier (PG), Benny Moscowitz (SF), Basil Boudreau (PF), Michael McAuly (C) John Johnson, Jeffery Godines, Richard Armwood, Jerry Howell | |
| Subs | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp (PG), Herman Wilkins (SG), Brad Rodrigez (SF), Todd Nicholas (PF), Eric Reinhart (C) Rodger Williams, James Morel, Brian Marshall, Jerome Mann, Martin Lewis | |
| 09:40 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith makes the 1st free throw | 72-69 |
| 09:40 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 72-69 |
| 09:40 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez grabs the defensive rebound | 72-69 |
| 09:23 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Benny Moscowitz - foul #2 on Benny Moscowitz, team foul #7 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Fritsche (SG), Thomas Stewart (SF) Michael Smith, Benny Moscowitz | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 09:23 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez makes the 1st free throw | 72-70 |
| 09:23 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez misses the 2nd free throw | 72-70 |
| 09:23 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau pulls down the rebound | 72-70 |
| 08:54 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly hits a jumper from the left block set up by Basil Boudreau | 74-70 |
| 08:41 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Eric Reinhart | 74-73 |
| 08:37 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | The jump hook by Thomas Stewart is blocked by Eric Reinhart | 74-73 |
| 08:35 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez pulls down the rebound | 74-73 |
| 08:30 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 74-73 |
| 08:28 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau grabs the board | 74-73 |
| 08:17 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 74-73 |
| 08:15 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Eric Reinhart | 74-73 |
| 08:09 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp can't connect on a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by David Bernier - foul #1 on David Bernier, team foul #8 | 74-73 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Benny Moscowitz (PF) Basil Boudreau | |
| Subs | Illinois | Brian Marshall (SF), Jerome Mann (PF), Martin Lewis (C) Brad Rodrigez, Todd Nicholas, Eric Reinhart | |
| 08:09 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp misses the 1st free throw | 74-73 |
| 08:09 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp makes the 2nd free throw | 74-74 |
| 07:51 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 74-74 |
| 07:49 | Illinois | Martin Lewis snags the defensive board | 74-74 |
| Lineup | Rose-Hulman Tech. | PG - David Bernier (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - John Fritsche (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Thomas Stewart (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Benny Moscowitz (fresh) 7 pts. C - Michael McAuly (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Eric Hinnenkamp (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Herman Wilkins (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brian Marshall (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Jerome Mann (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Martin Lewis (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:45 | Illinois | Brian Marshall misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Benny Moscowitz - foul #3 on Benny Moscowitz, team foul #9 | 74-74 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout (SG), Jeffery Godines (SF), Jerry Howell (C) David Bernier, Thomas Stewart, Michael McAuly | |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| 07:45 | Illinois | Brian Marshall makes the 1st free throw | 74-75 |
| 07:45 | Illinois | Brian Marshall misses the 2nd free throw | 74-75 |
| 07:45 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Benny Moscowitz grabs the defensive rebound | 74-75 |
| 07:33 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jeffery Godines scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from John Fritsche | 77-75 |
| 07:15 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins misses badly on a jump hook near the basket | 77-75 |
| 07:14 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Benny Moscowitz grabs the board | 77-75 |
| 06:56 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Benny Moscowitz steps out of bounds on the sideline | 77-75 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith (PG) John Fritsche | |
| Subs | Illinois | Rodger Williams (PG), James Morel (SG) Eric Hinnenkamp, Herman Wilkins | |
| 06:42 | Illinois | Benny Moscowitz swats the shot by Rodger Williams | 77-75 |
| 06:41 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jerry Howell grabs the board | 77-75 |
| 06:16 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jeffery Godines is fouled on the floor by Brian Marshall - foul #3 on Brian Marshall, team foul #3 | 77-75 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier (PG), Thomas Stewart (SF), Basil Boudreau (PF), Michael McAuly (C) Michael Smith, Jeffery Godines, Benny Moscowitz, Jerry Howell | |
| Subs | Illinois | Todd Nicholas (PF), Eric Reinhart (C) Jerome Mann, Martin Lewis | |
| 06:01 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rodger Williams steals it from David Bernier | 77-75 |
| 05:45 | Illinois | Randall Ridout picks off the pass by Eric Reinhart | 77-75 |
| 05:26 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout is hacked by James Morel - foul #3 on James Morel, team foul #4 | 77-75 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith (SG) Randall Ridout | |
| Subs | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp (PG), Herman Wilkins (SG), Brad Rodrigez (SF) Rodger Williams, James Morel, Brian Marshall | |
| 05:02 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 77-75 |
| 05:01 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau snags the offensive board | 77-75 |
| 04:51 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith is hacked by Herman Wilkins - foul #2 on Herman Wilkins, team foul #5 | 77-75 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | John Fritsche (SG), Jeffery Godines (SF), Benny Moscowitz (C) Michael Smith, Thomas Stewart, Michael McAuly | |
| Subs | Illinois | Jerome Mann (PF), Martin Lewis (C) Todd Nicholas, Eric Reinhart | |
| 04:35 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Jeffery Godines scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Benny Moscowitz | 80-75 |
| 04:25 | Illinois | Brad Rodrigez hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 80-75 |
| 04:23 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins snags the offensive board | 80-75 |
| 04:04 | Illinois | Herman Wilkins scores on a jumpshot from the left side set up by Brad Rodrigez | 80-77 |
| 03:49 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 80-77 |
| 03:48 | Illinois | Martin Lewis grabs the board | 80-77 |
| Lineup | Rose-Hulman Tech. | PG - David Bernier (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - John Fritsche (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Jeffery Godines (fresh) 14 pts. PF - Basil Boudreau (fairly fresh) 7 reb. C - Benny Moscowitz (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Eric Hinnenkamp (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Herman Wilkins (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brad Rodrigez (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jerome Mann (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Martin Lewis (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:43 | Illinois | Martin Lewis is called for traveling | 80-77 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout (SG), Thomas Stewart (SF), Michael McAuly (C) David Bernier, Jeffery Godines, Basil Boudreau | |
| Subs | Illinois | Brian Marshall (SF) Brad Rodrigez | |
| 03:26 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart makes the floater from just outside the lane set up by John Fritsche | 82-77 |
| 03:09 | Illinois | Jerome Mann misses short on a floater from the right wing | 82-77 |
| 03:08 | Illinois | Brian Marshall pulls down the offensive rebound | 82-77 |
| 02:55 | Illinois | Brian Marshall can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Michael McAuly - foul #3 on Michael McAuly, team foul #10 | 82-77 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael Smith (PG) John Fritsche | |
| Subs | Illinois | Rodger Williams (PG), James Morel (SG), Todd Nicholas (PF), Eric Reinhart (C) Eric Hinnenkamp, Herman Wilkins, Jerome Mann, Martin Lewis | |
| 02:55 | Illinois | Brian Marshall misses the 1st free throw | 82-77 |
| 02:55 | Illinois | Brian Marshall makes the 2nd free throw | 82-78 |
| 02:52 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-78 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier (PG), Basil Boudreau (PF) Michael Smith, Benny Moscowitz | |
| Subs | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp (PG), Herman Wilkins (SG), Jerome Mann (PF), Martin Lewis (C) Rodger Williams, James Morel, Todd Nicholas, Eric Reinhart | |
| 02:45 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 82-78 |
| 02:44 | Illinois | Brian Marshall grabs the board | 82-78 |
| 02:38 | Illinois | Brian Marshall jams it on a nice dish by Jerome Mann | 82-80 |
| 02:20 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly blows the layup | 82-80 |
| 02:19 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Brian Marshall | 82-80 |
| 02:13 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 82-80 |
| 02:11 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau grabs the board | 82-80 |
| 02:06 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart misses the 3 from the left corner | 82-80 |
| 02:05 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Randall Ridout gets the offensive rebound | 82-80 |
| 01:51 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau drills a floater from close range on a nice dish by Thomas Stewart and the foul's on Jerome Mann - foul #1 on Jerome Mann, team foul #6 | 84-80 |
| 01:51 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau makes the free throw | 85-80 |
| 01:37 | Illinois | Jerome Mann hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 85-80 |
| 01:35 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly grabs the defensive rebound | 85-80 |
| 01:30 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Eric Hinnenkamp steals it from David Bernier in the backcourt | 85-80 |
| 01:11 | Illinois | A charge is called on Eric Hinnenkamp - foul #3 on Eric Hinnenkamp, team foul #7 | 85-80 |
| 01:07 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Eric Hinnenkamp picks off the pass by David Bernier in the backcourt | 85-80 |
| 01:05 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp lays it up and in | 85-82 |
| 00:44 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 85-82 |
| 00:42 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Michael McAuly tips it in | 87-82 |
| Game Plan | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:36 | Illinois | Eric Hinnenkamp scores on a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Martin Lewis | 87-85 |
| Game Plan | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:34 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier is fouled in the backcourt by Eric Hinnenkamp - foul #4 on Eric Hinnenkamp, team foul #8 | 87-85 |
| 00:34 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier makes the 1st free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:34 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier misses the 2nd free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:34 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Herman Wilkins | 88-85 |
| Game Plan | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Illinois | Thomas Stewart steals the ball from Eric Hinnenkamp | 88-85 |
| 00:25 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Thomas Stewart dunks the ball | 90-85 |
| Game Plan | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:20 | Illinois | Brian Marshall is fouled on the floor by David Bernier - foul #2 on David Bernier, team foul #11 | 90-85 |
| 00:20 | Illinois | Brian Marshall misses the 1st free throw | 90-85 |
| 00:20 | Illinois | Brian Marshall makes the 2nd free throw | 90-86 |
| 00:18 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Eric Hinnenkamp is called for the reach on David Bernier in the backcourt - foul #5 on Eric Hinnenkamp, team foul #9 | 90-86 |
| Subs | Rose-Hulman Tech. | | |
| Subs | Illinois | Rodger Williams (PG) Eric Hinnenkamp | |
| 00:18 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier misses the 1st free throw | 90-86 |
| 00:18 | Illinois | Jerome Mann grabs the board | 90-86 |
| 00:11 | Illinois | Rodger Williams hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Brian Marshall | 90-89 |
| 00:10 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau is hacked by Rodger Williams in the backcourt - foul #1 on Rodger Williams, team foul #10 | 90-89 |
| 00:10 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau makes the 1st free throw | 91-89 |
| 00:10 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Basil Boudreau makes the 2nd free throw | 92-89 |
| 00:10 | Illinois | Illinois calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 92-89 |
| Game Plan | Rose-Hulman Tech. | Rose-Hulman Tech. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:06 | Illinois | Rodger Williams clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 92-89 |
| 00:05 | Illinois | Brian Marshall gets the offensive rebound | 92-89 |
| 00:03 | Illinois | Rodger Williams clanks a 3 from the left corner | 92-89 |
| 00:02 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier grabs the board | 92-89 |
| 00:00 | Rose-Hulman Tech. | David Bernier runs out the clock | 92-89 |