| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Kenneth Fowler (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Rodney Tucker (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Williams (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Jerry Raymond (fresh) 3 reb. C - Jason Richards (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Rex Palmer (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shane Knox (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Robert Strang (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Carlton Philbrick (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - James Stetler (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Illinois | Robert Strang inbounds the ball | 34-31 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-4) | |
| 19:54 | Western Illinois | Jerry Raymond is called for the reach on Shane Knox in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jerry Raymond, team foul #1 | 34-31 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Russell Stutler (PF) Jerry Raymond | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 19:41 | Western Illinois | James Stetler misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 34-31 |
| 19:39 | Western Illinois | Robert Strang can't tip it in | 34-31 |
| 19:38 | Western Illinois | Robert Strang snags the offensive board | 34-31 |
| 19:23 | Western Illinois | Russell Stutler is called for the reach on Robert Strang - foul #3 on Russell Stutler, team foul #2 | 34-31 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine (PF) Russell Stutler | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 19:03 | Western Illinois | James Stetler lays it in set up by Shane Knox | 34-33 |
| 18:56 | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine is whistled for a carry | 34-33 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | John Smith (C) Jason Richards | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 18:40 | Western Illinois | James Stetler can't connect on a runner in the paint | 34-33 |
| 18:38 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Marty Crumrine | 34-33 |
| 18:20 | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Kenneth Fowler | 36-33 |
| 18:17 | Western Illinois | Rodney Tucker steals the ball from Shane Knox in the backcourt | 36-33 |
| 18:04 | Northwestern State | John Smith can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 36-33 |
| 18:03 | Western Illinois | James Stetler gets the rebound | 36-33 |
| 18:01 | Western Illinois | Shane Knox is fouled in the backcourt by Marty Crumrine - foul #2 on Marty Crumrine, team foul #3 | 36-33 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG), Eric Espey (SG), Kelly Royston (SF), Jason Richards (C) Kenneth Fowler, Rodney Tucker, Steven Williams, Marty Crumrine | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Priolo (PG), Guadalupe Ruiz (SG), William Taylor (SF), Michael Dimartino (PF), Alexander Donovan (C) Rex Palmer, Shane Knox, Robert Strang, Carlton Philbrick, James Stetler | |
| 17:45 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Alexander Donovan | 36-36 |
| 17:24 | Northwestern State | Kelly Royston drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Eric Espey | 39-36 |
| 17:07 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino is open and scores on a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by William Taylor | 39-38 |
| 16:42 | Northwestern State | Kelly Royston misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 39-38 |
| 16:41 | Northwestern State | Jason Richards can't tip it in | 39-38 |
| 16:40 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz grabs the board | 39-38 |
| 16:18 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 39-38 |
| 16:17 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to John Smith | 39-38 |
| 16:00 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady misses the shot in the paint but the foul's on Guadalupe Ruiz - foul #2 on Guadalupe Ruiz, team foul #1 | 39-38 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker (SG), Steven Williams (SF), Jerry Raymond (PF), Russell Stutler (C) Eric Espey, Kelly Royston, John Smith, Jason Richards | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Rex Palmer (PG), Shane Knox (SG), Robert Strang (SF), Carlton Philbrick (PF), James Stetler (C) John Priolo, Guadalupe Ruiz, William Taylor, Michael Dimartino, Alexander Donovan | |
| 16:00 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady makes the 1st free throw | 40-38 |
| 16:00 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady makes the 2nd free throw | 41-38 |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Ralph Lovelady (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Rodney Tucker (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Williams (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Jerry Raymond (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Russell Stutler (fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Rex Palmer (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shane Knox (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Robert Strang (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Carlton Philbrick (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - James Stetler (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:51 | Western Illinois | James Stetler clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Jerry Raymond - foul #4 on Jerry Raymond, team foul #4 | 41-38 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler (PG), Marty Crumrine (PF) Ralph Lovelady, Jerry Raymond | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 15:51 | Western Illinois | James Stetler misses the 1st free throw | 41-38 |
| 15:51 | Western Illinois | James Stetler makes the 2nd free throw | 41-39 |
| 15:44 | Northwestern State | James Stetler is called for the reach on Rodney Tucker - foul #2 on James Stetler, team foul #2 | 41-39 |
| 15:30 | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by Kenneth Fowler | 44-39 |
| 15:21 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick knocks in the jumper from the right block and he's fouled by Marty Crumrine - foul #3 on Marty Crumrine, team foul #5 | 44-41 |
| 15:21 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick makes the free throw | 44-42 |
| 15:10 | Northwestern State | Rex Palmer is called for the reach on Kenneth Fowler - foul #4 on Rex Palmer, team foul #3 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Priolo (PG) Rex Palmer | |
| 14:58 | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler clanks a jumper from the free throw line | 44-42 |
| 14:57 | Western Illinois | Robert Strang gets the rebound | 44-42 |
| 14:54 | Western Illinois | Rodney Tucker is called for the reach on Shane Knox in the backcourt - foul #1 on Rodney Tucker, team foul #6 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Oliver Schley (PG), Jason Richards (C) Kenneth Fowler, Marty Crumrine | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 14:39 | Western Illinois | Shane Knox is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG) Oliver Schley | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino (PF) Carlton Philbrick | |
| 14:11 | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker loses the dribble to Shane Knox | 44-42 |
| 14:08 | Western Illinois | Shane Knox can't finish the layup | 44-42 |
| 14:07 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady gets the rebound | 44-42 |
| 13:47 | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 44-42 |
| 13:45 | Western Illinois | James Stetler grabs the defensive rebound | 44-42 |
| 13:32 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino is whistled for traveling | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler (PG), Eric Espey (SG), Marty Crumrine (SF) Ralph Lovelady, Rodney Tucker, Steven Williams | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz (SG), William Taylor (SF), Carlton Philbrick (PF), Alexander Donovan (C) Shane Knox, Robert Strang, Michael Dimartino, James Stetler | |
| 13:06 | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler is hacked by John Priolo - foul #2 on John Priolo, team foul #4 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Rex Palmer (PG) John Priolo | |
| 12:56 | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine loses the ball out of bounds | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steven Williams (SF), Kelly Royston (C) Russell Stutler, Jason Richards | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 12:54 | Western Illinois | Rex Palmer travels in the backcourt | 44-42 |
| 12:41 | Northwestern State | Steven Williams buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 47-42 |
| 12:32 | Western Illinois | Alexander Donovan is hacked by Kelly Royston - foul #2 on Kelly Royston, team foul #7 | 47-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG), Oliver Schley (SG), John Smith (PF) Kenneth Fowler, Eric Espey, Marty Crumrine | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 12:32 | Western Illinois | Alexander Donovan misses the 1st free throw | 47-42 |
| 12:32 | Northwestern State | Kelly Royston grabs the defensive rebound | 47-42 |
| 12:27 | Northwestern State | Steven Williams drills a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Ralph Lovelady | 49-42 |
| 12:25 | Western Illinois | Rex Palmer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-42 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | James Stetler (C) Alexander Donovan | |
| 12:08 | Northwestern State | Guadalupe Ruiz takes the ball from Oliver Schley | 49-42 |
| 11:50 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by William Taylor | 49-45 |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Ralph Lovelady (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Oliver Schley (fresh) SF - Steven Williams (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Smith (fresh) C - Kelly Royston (fairly fresh) 8 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Rex Palmer (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Guadalupe Ruiz (fresh) 9 pts. SF - William Taylor (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Carlton Philbrick (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - James Stetler (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:28 | Northwestern State | Oliver Schley misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-45 |
| 11:26 | Northwestern State | John Smith pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 11:12 | Northwestern State | Guadalupe Ruiz is called for the reach on Oliver Schley - foul #3 on Guadalupe Ruiz, team foul #5 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler (PG), Rodney Tucker (SG), Marty Crumrine (SF), Russell Stutler (PF), Jason Richards (C) Ralph Lovelady, Oliver Schley, Steven Williams, John Smith, Kelly Royston | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Shane Knox (SG), Robert Strang (SF), Michael Dimartino (PF) Guadalupe Ruiz, William Taylor, Carlton Philbrick | |
| 10:57 | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker hits a jumper from the left wing | 51-45 |
| 10:30 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino hits a floater from the right side set up by Shane Knox and he's hacked by Jason Richards - foul #3 on Jason Richards, team foul #8 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Priolo (PG), Alexander Donovan (C) Rex Palmer, James Stetler | |
| 10:30 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino misses the free throw | 51-47 |
| 10:30 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Alexander Donovan | 51-47 |
| 10:19 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino misses long on a driving attempt from close range | 51-47 |
| 10:18 | Northwestern State | Jason Richards pulls down the rebound | 51-47 |
| 10:07 | Northwestern State | Jason Richards's dunk attempt is rejected by Alexander Donovan | 51-47 |
| 10:06 | Western Illinois | Robert Strang snags the defensive board | 51-47 |
| 09:52 | Western Illinois | Shane Knox is open and scores on a runner in the paint set up by Robert Strang | 51-49 |
| 09:30 | Northwestern State | Jason Richards knocks in the turnaround from the baseline and he's fouled by Alexander Donovan - foul #2 on Alexander Donovan, team foul #6 | 53-49 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG), Eric Espey (SG), Steven Williams (SF) Kenneth Fowler, Rodney Tucker, Marty Crumrine | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz (SG), William Taylor (SF), Carlton Philbrick (PF) Shane Knox, Robert Strang, Michael Dimartino | |
| 09:30 | Northwestern State | Jason Richards makes the free throw | 54-49 |
| 09:21 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick is open and scores on a fadeaway from the left wing set up by John Priolo | 54-51 |
| 09:06 | Northwestern State | Carlton Philbrick denies the turnaround by Jason Richards | 54-51 |
| 09:04 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick grabs the defensive rebound | 54-51 |
| 08:45 | Western Illinois | Steven Williams is called for the reach on Guadalupe Ruiz - foul #3 on Steven Williams, team foul #9 | 54-51 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker (SG), John Smith (C) Ralph Lovelady, Jason Richards | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Rex Palmer (PG), James Stetler (C) John Priolo, Alexander Donovan | |
| 08:45 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz misses the 1st free throw | 54-51 |
| 08:45 | Western Illinois | James Stetler pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-51 |
| 08:27 | Western Illinois | James Stetler hits a fadeaway from the right side | 54-53 |
| 08:02 | Northwestern State | The short jumper by Rodney Tucker is denied by Carlton Philbrick | 54-53 |
| 08:00 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick grabs the defensive rebound | 54-53 |
| 07:39 | Western Illinois | James Stetler misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 54-53 |
| 07:37 | Western Illinois | William Taylor gets the offensive rebound | 54-53 |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Eric Espey (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Rodney Tucker (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Williams (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Russell Stutler (tiring) 3 pf. C - John Smith (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Rex Palmer (tiring) 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Guadalupe Ruiz (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. SF - William Taylor (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Carlton Philbrick (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - James Stetler (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz is fouled on the floor by Steven Williams - foul #4 on Steven Williams, team foul #10 | 54-53 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler (PG), Oliver Schley (SG), Marty Crumrine (SF), Jerry Raymond (PF), Kelly Royston (C) Eric Espey, Rodney Tucker, Steven Williams, Russell Stutler, John Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Priolo (PG), Robert Strang (SF), Michael Dimartino (PF) Rex Palmer, William Taylor, Carlton Philbrick | |
| 07:23 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz makes the 1st free throw | 54-54 |
| 07:23 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz misses the 2nd free throw | 54-54 |
| 07:23 | Northwestern State | Kelly Royston gets the rebound | 54-54 |
| 06:57 | Northwestern State | Jerry Raymond loses the dribble to Michael Dimartino | 54-54 |
| 06:43 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 54-54 |
| 06:42 | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine snags the defensive board | 54-54 |
| 06:35 | Northwestern State | Kelly Royston connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 56-54 |
| 06:23 | Western Illinois | James Stetler misses badly on the uncontested jumper near the basket | 56-54 |
| 06:22 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Strang | 56-54 |
| 06:03 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino drills a floater from the left block on a nice dish by John Priolo | 56-56 |
| 05:44 | Northwestern State | Michael Dimartino swats the shot by Kelly Royston | 56-56 |
| 05:42 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino grabs the defensive rebound | 56-56 |
| 05:31 | Western Illinois | James Stetler is by himself and knocks in the runner from the right block set up by Michael Dimartino | 56-58 |
| 05:19 | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Kenneth Fowler, team foul #11 | 56-58 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG), Rodney Tucker (SG), Steven Williams (SF), John Smith (C) Kenneth Fowler, Oliver Schley, Marty Crumrine, Kelly Royston | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Rex Palmer (PG), Shane Knox (SG), Patrick Scholten (SF), Carlton Philbrick (PF), Alexander Donovan (C) John Priolo, Guadalupe Ruiz, Robert Strang, Michael Dimartino, James Stetler | |
| 05:03 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick is fouled on the floor by Jerry Raymond - foul #5 on Jerry Raymond, team foul #12 | 56-58 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Russell Stutler (PF) Jerry Raymond | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | William Taylor (SF) Patrick Scholten | |
| 05:03 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick makes the 1st free throw | 56-59 |
| 05:03 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick misses the 2nd free throw | 56-59 |
| 05:03 | Northwestern State | John Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 56-59 |
| 04:50 | Northwestern State | Rodney Tucker misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 56-59 |
| 04:49 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to William Taylor | 56-59 |
| 04:35 | Western Illinois | William Taylor scores on a floater in the paint set up by Rex Palmer | 56-61 |
| 04:14 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady loses the ball out of bounds | 56-61 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Eric Espey (PG) Ralph Lovelady | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 03:57 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick misses short on an open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Russell Stutler - foul #4 on Russell Stutler, team foul #13 | 56-61 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Jason Richards (C) John Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Priolo (PG), Robert Strang (SF), James Stetler (C) Rex Palmer, William Taylor, Alexander Donovan | |
| 03:57 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick makes the 1st free throw | 56-62 |
| 03:57 | Western Illinois | Carlton Philbrick makes the 2nd free throw | 56-63 |
| 03:45 | Northwestern State | Steven Williams can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 56-63 |
| 03:43 | Western Illinois | Shane Knox grabs the board | 56-63 |
| 03:40 | Western Illinois | John Priolo is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Williams - foul #5 on Steven Williams, team foul #14 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine (SF) Steven Williams | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino (PF) Carlton Philbrick | |
| 03:40 | Western Illinois | John Priolo makes the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 03:40 | Western Illinois | John Priolo makes the 2nd free throw | 56-65 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Eric Espey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Rodney Tucker (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Marty Crumrine (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Russell Stutler (tiring) 4 pf. C - Jason Richards (tiring) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - John Priolo (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SG - Shane Knox (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Strang (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. PF - Michael Dimartino (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - James Stetler (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:23 | Northwestern State | Eric Espey throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-65 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG) Rodney Tucker | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:19 | Western Illinois | John Priolo is hacked by Ralph Lovelady in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ralph Lovelady, team foul #15 | 56-65 |
| 03:19 | Western Illinois | John Priolo makes the 1st free throw | 56-66 |
| 03:19 | Western Illinois | John Priolo makes the 2nd free throw | 56-67 |
| 03:02 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady clanks a jumper from the right wing | 56-67 |
| 03:01 | Western Illinois | John Priolo gets the rebound | 56-67 |
| 02:33 | Western Illinois | James Stetler clanks a runner in the lane | 56-67 |
| 02:31 | Northwestern State | Russell Stutler grabs the board | 56-67 |
| 02:31 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 56-67 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Kenneth Fowler (PG), Rodney Tucker (SG), Kelly Royston (SF), John Smith (PF) Ralph Lovelady, Eric Espey, Marty Crumrine, Russell Stutler | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alexander Donovan (C) James Stetler | |
| 02:21 | Northwestern State | Kelly Royston loses the ball out of bounds | 56-67 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady (PG), Oliver Schley (SG), Russell Stutler (PF) Kenneth Fowler, Rodney Tucker, Jason Richards | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz (SG), William Taylor (SF) Shane Knox, Robert Strang | |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Alexander Donovan makes the runner from the baseline on a great pass from John Priolo and he's fouled by Kelly Royston - foul #3 on Kelly Royston, team foul #16 | 56-69 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Eric Espey (SG), Marty Crumrine (SF) Oliver Schley, Kelly Royston | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Alexander Donovan makes the free throw | 56-70 |
| 01:44 | Northwestern State | John Smith misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 56-70 |
| 01:43 | Northwestern State | Ralph Lovelady grabs the offensive rebound | 56-70 |
| 01:24 | Northwestern State | John Smith knocks in the floater from the left side on a nice dish by Ralph Lovelady | 58-70 |
| 01:05 | Western Illinois | Michael Dimartino connects on the turnaround from close range | 58-72 |
| 00:51 | Northwestern State | John Priolo steals the ball from John Smith | 58-72 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Western Illinois | Guadalupe Ruiz connects on the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Alexander Donovan | 58-75 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:23 | Northwestern State | Michael Dimartino denies the turnaround by Ralph Lovelady | 58-75 |
| 00:21 | Northwestern State | Marty Crumrine pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-75 |
| 00:18 | Northwestern State | William Taylor knocks away the 3 by Marty Crumrine | 58-75 |
| 00:16 | Western Illinois | William Taylor snags the defensive board | 58-75 |
| 00:00 | Western Illinois | John Priolo runs out the clock | 58-75 |