| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) PF - George Croft (fresh) C - Howard Begaye (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (fresh) SG - Justin Alexander (fresh) SF - James Flowers (fresh) PF - Luis Grove (fresh) C - John McMeel (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Drake | Drake is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:57 | Illinois State | James Flowers takes the ball from Timothy Oldenburg in the backcourt | 0-0 |
| 19:42 | Drake | Christopher Phillips buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 0-3 |
| 19:27 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards buries a 3 pointer from the right corner | 3-3 |
| 19:23 | Drake | Timothy Oldenburg is called for the reach on Justin Alexander in the backcourt - foul #1 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #1 | 3-3 |
| 19:00 | Drake | John McMeel is called for 5 seconds | 3-3 |
| 18:43 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 3-3 |
| 18:42 | Drake | The rebound goes to John McMeel | 3-3 |
| 18:32 | Drake | Luis Grove loses the dribble to Howard Begaye | 3-3 |
| 18:10 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 3-3 |
| 18:09 | Drake | John McMeel gets the rebound | 3-3 |
| 18:05 | Drake | Christopher Phillips loses the dribble to Larry Edwards in the backcourt | 3-3 |
| 17:52 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth is fouled on the floor by James Flowers - foul #1 on James Flowers, team foul #1 | 3-3 |
| 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 | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Michael Corn (SG), William Bernstein (SF), John Sluder (PF), Roberto Gallo (C) Christopher Phillips, Justin Alexander, James Flowers, Luis Grove, John McMeel | |
| 17:39 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley misses long on an open floater from the left side | 3-3 |
| 17:38 | Drake | John Sluder snags the defensive board | 3-3 |
| 17:23 | Drake | John Sluder hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane | 3-3 |
| 17:22 | Drake | Roberto Gallo snags the offensive board | 3-3 |
| 17:06 | Drake | Michael Corn is open and buries a 3 from the right wing | 3-6 |
| 16:44 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson buries a shot from the left wing on a great pass from John Olsson | 5-6 |
| 16:20 | Drake | Roberto Gallo drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Andre Klein | 5-9 |
| 16:18 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley is hacked by John Sluder in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Sluder, team foul #2 | 5-9 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Justin Alexander (SG), Mark Wolfsberger (SF), Luis Grove (PF), John McMeel (C) Andre Klein, Michael Corn, William Bernstein, John Sluder, Roberto Gallo | |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 5-9 |
| 16:00 | Drake | John McMeel grabs the defensive rebound | 5-9 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) SF - Timothy Oldenburg (tiring) PF - Kevin Tyson (fresh) C - Howard Begaye (tiring) | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - Justin Alexander (fresh) SF - Mark Wolfsberger (fresh) PF - Luis Grove (fairly fresh) C - John McMeel (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:55 | Drake | Justin Alexander is hacked by Melvin Maddox in the backcourt - foul #1 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #2 | 5-9 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Drake | James Flowers (SF) Luis Grove | |
| 15:45 | Drake | Christopher Phillips drills a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from James Flowers | 5-11 |
| 15:29 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson comes up short on the driving attempt in the lane | 5-11 |
| 15:27 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg tips it home | 7-11 |
| 15:25 | Drake | Justin Alexander is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 7-11 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF), Richard Ridley (C) Ruben Ruth, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Luis Grove (PF) Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 15:03 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 7-11 |
| 15:01 | Drake | John McMeel grabs the defensive rebound | 7-11 |
| 14:45 | Drake | Justin Alexander comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 7-11 |
| 14:44 | Drake | Luis Grove tips it in | 7-13 |
| 14:27 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses the lay-in | 7-13 |
| 14:26 | Drake | The rebound goes to Justin Alexander | 7-13 |
| 14:17 | Drake | Richard Ridley is called for the reach on Christopher Phillips - foul #1 on Richard Ridley, team foul #3 | 7-13 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Howard Begaye (C) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Drake | William Bernstein (PG), Mark Wolfsberger (SF), John Sluder (PF), Roberto Gallo (C) Christopher Phillips, James Flowers, Luis Grove, John McMeel | |
| 14:02 | Drake | Justin Alexander hits the finger roll on a great pass from William Bernstein and he's hacked by John Olsson - foul #1 on John Olsson, team foul #4 | 7-15 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C) George Croft, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG) Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 14:02 | Drake | Justin Alexander misses the free throw | 7-15 |
| 14:02 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the board | 7-15 |
| 13:59 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth double dribbles in the backcourt | 7-15 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Drake | Michael Corn (SG) Justin Alexander | |
| 13:41 | Drake | Michael Corn misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 7-15 |
| 13:40 | Drake | William Bernstein misses the tip | 7-15 |
| 13:38 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the defensive rebound | 7-15 |
| 13:18 | Illinois State | Andre Klein is called for the reach on Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Andre Klein, team foul #3 | 7-15 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Timothy Oldenburg, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | Justin Alexander (SG), James Flowers (SF), Mark Wolfsberger (PF) Michael Corn, William Bernstein, Roberto Gallo | |
| 13:01 | Illinois State | David Spencer loses the dribble to Justin Alexander | 7-15 |
| 12:51 | Drake | Justin Alexander loses the dribble to Howard Begaye | 7-15 |
| 12:35 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye hits a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from John Olsson | 9-15 |
| 12:09 | Drake | James Flowers is open and buries a turnaround from the left block set up by Andre Klein | 9-17 |
| 11:52 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Flowers - foul #2 on James Flowers, team foul #4 | 9-17 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF), Max Applegate (C) John Olsson, David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Michael Corn (SG), William Bernstein (SF), Luis Grove (PF), John McMeel (C) Andre Klein, Justin Alexander, James Flowers, Mark Wolfsberger, John Sluder | |
| 11:52 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the 1st free throw | 10-17 |
| 11:52 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the 2nd free throw | 11-17 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (tiring) 2 pts. SG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) SF - Mark Stilson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - George Croft (tiring) C - Max Applegate (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - Michael Corn (fresh) 3 pts. SF - William Bernstein (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Luis Grove (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - John McMeel (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Drake | Michael Corn is fouled on the floor by Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #5 | 11-17 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Drake | | |
| 11:18 | Drake | Michael Corn misses badly on the uncontested pull-up jumper from the left side | 11-17 |
| 11:17 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson gets the rebound | 11-17 |
| 11:06 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Mark Stilson | 14-17 |
| 11:04 | Drake | Michael Corn is hacked by Larry Edwards in the backcourt - foul #1 on Larry Edwards, team foul #6 | 14-17 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Kevin Tyson (C) Melvin Maddox, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Roberto Gallo (PF) Luis Grove | |
| 10:54 | Drake | John McMeel hits a wide open driving attempt near the basket | 14-19 |
| 10:49 | Illinois State | John Olsson is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #7 | 14-19 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) John Olsson | |
| Subs | Drake | Justin Alexander (SG) Michael Corn | |
| 10:34 | Drake | Justin Alexander hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 14-19 |
| 10:32 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson grabs the defensive rebound | 14-19 |
| 10:13 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson scores on a turnaround from the left block | 16-19 |
| 09:53 | Drake | Roberto Gallo is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 16-19 |
| 09:51 | Drake | William Bernstein hits the follow up shot | 16-21 |
| 09:38 | Illinois State | William Bernstein steals it from Ruben Ruth | 16-21 |
| 09:24 | Drake | The short jumper by John McMeel is denied by Kevin Tyson | 16-21 |
| 09:22 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards grabs the defensive rebound | 16-21 |
| 09:05 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 16-21 |
| 09:04 | Illinois State | George Croft pulls down the offensive rebound | 16-21 |
| 08:52 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Mark Stilson is blocked by John McMeel | 16-21 |
| 08:51 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson can't tip it in | 16-21 |
| 08:49 | Drake | John McMeel grabs the defensive rebound | 16-21 |
| 08:49 | Drake | Drake calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 16-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Richard Ridley (C) Ruben Ruth, Mark Stilson, George Croft, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Michael Corn (SG), Mark Wolfsberger (SF), Luis Grove (PF), John Sluder (C) Christopher Phillips, Justin Alexander, William Bernstein, Roberto Gallo, John McMeel | |
| 08:39 | Drake | Mark Wolfsberger hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 16-21 |
| 08:37 | Drake | Michael Corn grabs the offensive board | 16-21 |
| 08:25 | Drake | Mark Wolfsberger clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 16-21 |
| 08:23 | Illinois State | Max Applegate snags the defensive board | 16-21 |
| 08:18 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 16-21 |
| 08:17 | Drake | John Sluder grabs the board | 16-21 |
| 08:00 | Drake | Luis Grove connects on the floater in the lane and he's fouled by Max Applegate - foul #1 on Max Applegate, team foul #8 | 16-23 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Howard Begaye (C) David Spencer, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Drake | | |
| 08:00 | Drake | Luis Grove misses the free throw | 16-23 |
| 08:00 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards grabs the board | 16-23 |
| 07:36 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 16-23 |
| 07:34 | Drake | Luis Grove gets the rebound | 16-23 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) SG - Larry Edwards (tiring) 6 pts. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Max Applegate (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Andre Klein (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Michael Corn (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Mark Wolfsberger (fairly fresh) PF - Luis Grove (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - John Sluder (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 07:14 | Drake | Michael Corn misses the 3 from straight away | 16-23 |
| 07:13 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Howard Begaye | 16-23 |
| 07:10 | Illinois State | Mark Wolfsberger picks off the pass by Timothy Oldenburg in the backcourt | 16-23 |
| 06:56 | Drake | Howard Begaye is called for the reach on John Sluder - foul #1 on Howard Begaye, team foul #9 | 16-23 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Justin Alexander (SG), William Bernstein (SF) Andre Klein, Michael Corn, Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 06:56 | Drake | John Sluder makes the 1st free throw | 16-24 |
| 06:56 | Drake | John Sluder makes the 2nd free throw | 16-25 |
| 06:34 | Illinois State | David Spencer is alone and drills a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Richard Ridley | 18-25 |
| 06:21 | Drake | John Sluder knocks in the jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Justin Alexander | 18-27 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 18-27 |
| 06:00 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley tips it home | 20-27 |
| 05:55 | Drake | Mark Stilson is called for the reach on Justin Alexander in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Stilson, team foul #10 | 20-27 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF) Mark Stilson, David Spencer | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Roberto Gallo (PF), John McMeel (C) Christopher Phillips, Luis Grove, John Sluder | |
| 05:55 | Drake | Justin Alexander makes the 1st free throw | 20-28 |
| 05:55 | Drake | Justin Alexander makes the 2nd free throw | 20-29 |
| 05:30 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye's fadeaway is rejected by Roberto Gallo | 20-29 |
| 05:28 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the offensive board | 20-29 |
| 05:28 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 20-29 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (SG), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C) Larry Edwards, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Michael Corn (SG) Justin Alexander | |
| 05:16 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson is whistled for a carry | 20-29 |
| 05:14 | Drake | Ruben Ruth steps in front of the William Bernstein pass in the backcourt | 20-29 |
| 04:58 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson can't finish the layup but he's hacked by William Bernstein - foul #1 on William Bernstein, team foul #5 | 20-29 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (C) Timothy Oldenburg, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Mark Wolfsberger (SF) Andre Klein, William Bernstein | |
| 04:58 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson misses the 1st free throw | 20-29 |
| 04:58 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson makes the 2nd free throw | 21-29 |
| 04:33 | Drake | Michael Corn misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 21-29 |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | David Spencer grabs the board | 21-29 |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 21-29 |
| 04:23 | Drake | Roberto Gallo pulls down the rebound | 21-29 |
| 04:06 | Drake | Christopher Phillips can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 21-29 |
| 04:04 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley pulls down the rebound | 21-29 |
| 03:59 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth drills a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Richard Ridley | 24-29 |
| 03:32 | Drake | Mark Wolfsberger makes the floater from the right side | 24-31 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (tired) 5 pts. SG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Tyson (tiring) 3 pts. C - Richard Ridley (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (tired) 5 pts. SG - Michael Corn (tiring) 3 pts. SF - Mark Wolfsberger (tiring) 2 pts. PF - Roberto Gallo (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - John McMeel (tired) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:15 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth is fouled on the floor by Christopher Phillips - foul #1 on Christopher Phillips, team foul #6 | 24-31 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, Kevin Tyson, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Justin Alexander (SG), James Flowers (SF), Luis Grove (PF), John Sluder (C) Christopher Phillips, Michael Corn, Mark Wolfsberger, Roberto Gallo, John McMeel | |
| 03:10 | Illinois State | George Croft can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 24-31 |
| 03:09 | Illinois State | John Olsson tips it but misses | 24-31 |
| 03:07 | Drake | The rebound goes to James Flowers | 24-31 |
| 03:02 | Drake | Andre Klein can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 24-31 |
| 03:01 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Max Applegate | 24-31 |
| 02:40 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson drills a turnaround in the lane set up by John Olsson | 26-31 |
| 02:15 | Drake | James Flowers is alone and drills a turnaround from the baseline | 26-33 |
| 01:53 | Illinois State | Max Applegate misses short on an open fadeaway from just outside the lane | 26-33 |
| 01:52 | Drake | James Flowers pulls down the rebound | 26-33 |
| 01:41 | Drake | James Flowers is open and buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from John Sluder | 26-35 |
| 01:37 | Illinois State | John Olsson is fouled in the backcourt by John Sluder - foul #2 on John Sluder, team foul #7 | 26-35 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Richard Ridley (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Mark Stilson, George Croft, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | William Bernstein (PG), John McMeel (C) Andre Klein, Luis Grove | |
| 01:37 | Illinois State | John Olsson makes the 1st free throw | 27-35 |
| 01:37 | Illinois State | John Olsson misses the 2nd free throw | 27-35 |
| 01:37 | Drake | John McMeel grabs the defensive rebound | 27-35 |
| 01:35 | Drake | James Flowers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 27-35 |
| 01:25 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses the wide open turnaround from the right block | 27-35 |
| 01:24 | Drake | John McMeel pulls down the rebound | 27-35 |
| 01:05 | Drake | John Sluder is fouled on the floor by Timothy Oldenburg - foul #2 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #11 | 27-35 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (SF) Timothy Oldenburg | |
| Subs | Drake | | |
| 01:05 | Drake | John Sluder makes the 1st free throw | 27-36 |
| 01:05 | Drake | John Sluder makes the 2nd free throw | 27-37 |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 27-37 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards grabs the offensive rebound | 27-37 |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards connects on the shot from close range set up by Howard Begaye and the foul's on Justin Alexander - foul #1 on Justin Alexander, team foul #8 | 29-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Max Applegate (PF) Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Luis Grove (PF), Roberto Gallo (C) William Bernstein, John Sluder, John McMeel | |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses the free throw | 29-37 |
| 00:28 | Drake | Luis Grove grabs the defensive rebound | 29-37 |
| 00:05 | Drake | James Flowers can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Mark Stilson - foul #2 on Mark Stilson, team foul #12 | 29-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF) John Olsson, Mark Stilson | |
| Subs | Drake | Michael Corn (SG) Justin Alexander | |
| 00:05 | Drake | James Flowers makes the 1st free throw | 29-38 |
| 00:05 | Drake | James Flowers misses the 2nd free throw | 29-38 |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Max Applegate | 29-38 |
| 00:01 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses long on an open fadeaway jumper from the left side | 29-38 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye gets the offensive rebound | 29-38 |