| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) 4 pts. 3 stl. PF - George Croft (fresh) 2 pts. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Justin Alexander (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Flowers (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Luis Grove (fresh) 2 pts. C - John McMeel (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg inbounds the ball | 46-43 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Drake | Drake is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:58 | Illinois State | Luis Grove is called for the reach on George Croft in the backcourt - foul #2 on Luis Grove, team foul #1 | 46-43 |
| 19:41 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye knocks in the jump hook near the basket and the foul's on John McMeel - foul #1 on John McMeel, team foul #2 | 48-43 |
| 19:41 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses the free throw | 48-43 |
| 19:41 | Illinois State | George Croft gets the offensive rebound | 48-43 |
| 19:24 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Luis Grove - foul #3 on Luis Grove, team foul #3 | 48-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Drake | John Sluder (PF) Luis Grove | |
| 19:24 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 49-43 |
| 19:24 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses the 2nd free throw | 49-43 |
| 19:24 | Drake | John Sluder gets the rebound | 49-43 |
| 19:20 | Drake | James Flowers loses the dribble to Howard Begaye in the backcourt | 49-43 |
| 19:06 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards makes the fadeaway from the right side set up by Ruben Ruth | 51-43 |
| 18:49 | Drake | John McMeel can't connect on a shot in the paint | 51-43 |
| 18:47 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the board | 51-43 |
| 18:45 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards is fouled in the backcourt by James Flowers - foul #2 on James Flowers, team foul #4 | 51-43 |
| 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), Roberto Gallo (C) Christopher Phillips, Justin Alexander, James Flowers, John McMeel | |
| 18:32 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson hits the front of the rim on the wide open jump hook from close range | 51-43 |
| 18:31 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley can't tip it in | 51-43 |
| 18:29 | Drake | John Sluder snags the defensive board | 51-43 |
| 18:10 | Drake | Michael Corn misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 51-43 |
| 18:08 | Drake | John Sluder grabs the offensive board | 51-43 |
| 17:54 | Drake | William Bernstein is open and buries a runner from the left block on a great pass from Andre Klein | 51-45 |
| 17:38 | Illinois State | Max Applegate is hacked by Roberto Gallo - foul #2 on Roberto Gallo, team foul #5 | 51-45 |
| 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), James Flowers (SF), Mark Wolfsberger (PF), John McMeel (C) Andre Klein, Michael Corn, William Bernstein, John Sluder, Roberto Gallo | |
| 17:28 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson can't connect on a jump hook near the basket but he's hacked by Christopher Phillips - foul #2 on Christopher Phillips, team foul #6 | 51-45 |
| 17:28 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson makes the 1st free throw | 52-45 |
| 17:28 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson misses the 2nd free throw | 52-45 |
| 17:28 | Drake | John McMeel grabs the board | 52-45 |
| 17:08 | Drake | John McMeel connects on the jumpshot from the right wing | 52-47 |
| 16:44 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox blows the layup but he's fouled by Mark Wolfsberger - foul #2 on Mark Wolfsberger, team foul #7 | 52-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), George Croft (PF) Ruben Ruth, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | John Sluder (PF) Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 16:44 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox makes the 1st free throw | 53-47 |
| 16:44 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox makes the 2nd free throw | 54-47 |
| 16:28 | Drake | James Flowers drills a runner from the baseline on a great pass from John Sluder | 54-49 |
| 16:18 | Illinois State | George Croft clanks a floater from the left wing | 54-49 |
| 16:17 | Drake | John McMeel gets the rebound | 54-49 |
| 15:56 | Drake | Christopher Phillips misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 54-49 |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to George Croft | 54-49 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (tiring) 4 pts. 3 stl. PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Howard Begaye (tiring) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (tiring) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Justin Alexander (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Flowers (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Sluder (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - John McMeel (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:38 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye connects on the open floater from close range set up by Melvin Maddox | 56-49 |
| 15:22 | Drake | Melvin Maddox is called for the reach on John McMeel - foul #2 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #1 | 56-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Michael Corn (SG), William Bernstein (SF), Luis Grove (PF), Roberto Gallo (C) Christopher Phillips, Justin Alexander, James Flowers, John Sluder, John McMeel | |
| 15:09 | Drake | William Bernstein misses short on a runner near the basket | 56-49 |
| 15:08 | Drake | Luis Grove grabs the offensive rebound | 56-49 |
| 15:00 | Drake | Max Applegate steals the ball from Michael Corn | 56-49 |
| 14:41 | Illinois State | Andre Klein is called for the reach on David Spencer - foul #3 on Andre Klein, team foul #8 | 56-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) Mark Stilson | |
| Subs | Drake | Mark Wolfsberger (SF) Michael Corn | |
| 14:41 | Illinois State | David Spencer makes the 1st free throw | 57-49 |
| 14:41 | Illinois State | David Spencer misses the 2nd free throw | 57-49 |
| 14:41 | Drake | The rebound goes to Luis Grove | 57-49 |
| 14:18 | Drake | Andre Klein hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on David Spencer - foul #2 on David Spencer, team foul #2 | 57-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF), Kevin Tyson (C) David Spencer, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Justin Alexander (SG), John McMeel (C) William Bernstein, Roberto Gallo | |
| 14:18 | Drake | Andre Klein makes the 1st free throw | 57-50 |
| 14:18 | Drake | Andre Klein makes the 2nd free throw | 57-51 |
| 14:14 | Illinois State | Mark Wolfsberger takes the ball from John Olsson in the backcourt | 57-51 |
| 13:52 | Drake | Justin Alexander buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Andre Klein | 57-54 |
| 13:32 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth buries a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Mark Stilson | 59-54 |
| 13:08 | Drake | Luis Grove's fadeaway is rejected by John Olsson | 59-54 |
| 13:06 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson gets the rebound | 59-54 |
| 13:03 | Illinois State | Andre Klein takes the ball from Mark Stilson in the backcourt | 59-54 |
| 13:01 | Drake | Andre Klein banks in the layup | 59-56 |
| 12:49 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson loses the dribble to Justin Alexander | 59-56 |
| 12:36 | Drake | Luis Grove misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by George Croft - foul #1 on George Croft, team foul #3 | 59-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) John Olsson, Mark Stilson, George Croft, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Michael Corn (SG), William Bernstein (SF), Roberto Gallo (C) Andre Klein, Justin Alexander, Mark Wolfsberger, John McMeel | |
| 12:36 | Drake | Luis Grove makes the 1st free throw | 59-57 |
| 12:36 | Drake | Luis Grove makes the 2nd free throw | 59-58 |
| 12:23 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-58 |
| 12:21 | Drake | Roberto Gallo grabs the board | 59-58 |
| 12:17 | Drake | Timothy Oldenburg steps in front of the William Bernstein pass in the backcourt | 59-58 |
| 12:15 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards lays it up and in on a nice dish by Timothy Oldenburg | 61-58 |
| 12:01 | Drake | William Bernstein misses short on a runner in the lane but he's hacked by Timothy Oldenburg - foul #1 on Timothy Oldenburg, team foul #4 | 61-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), David Spencer (SF) Ruben Ruth, Timothy Oldenburg | |
| Subs | Drake | James Flowers (SF), John Sluder (PF) Christopher Phillips, Luis Grove | |
| 12:01 | Drake | William Bernstein makes the 1st free throw | 61-59 |
| 12:01 | Drake | William Bernstein makes the 2nd free throw | 61-60 |
| 11:38 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards is by himself and knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 64-60 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Spencer (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Richard Ridley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Max Applegate (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - William Bernstein (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Corn (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - James Flowers (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Sluder (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Roberto Gallo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. | |
| 11:29 | Drake | Roberto Gallo double dribbles | 64-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Howard Begaye (C) Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG) William Bernstein | |
| 11:10 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 64-60 |
| 11:09 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley snags the offensive board | 64-60 |
| 10:55 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye hits the front of the rim on the shot in the lane | 64-60 |
| 10:53 | Drake | Michael Corn snags the defensive board | 64-60 |
| 10:48 | Drake | John Sluder double dribbles in the backcourt | 64-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Mark Stilson (SF) Melvin Maddox, David Spencer | |
| Subs | Drake | Justin Alexander (SG), Luis Grove (PF) Michael Corn, Roberto Gallo | |
| 10:43 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 64-60 |
| 10:33 | Drake | Christopher Phillips misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 64-60 |
| 10:31 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Richard Ridley | 64-60 |
| 10:26 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 64-60 |
| 10:24 | Drake | John Sluder snags the defensive board | 64-60 |
| 10:08 | Drake | James Flowers misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 64-60 |
| 10:07 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Howard Begaye | 64-60 |
| 09:53 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Ruben Ruth | 67-60 |
| 09:33 | Drake | Luis Grove misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 67-60 |
| 09:31 | Drake | James Flowers pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-60 |
| 09:13 | Drake | Justin Alexander hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 67-60 |
| 09:11 | Drake | John Sluder grabs the offensive board | 67-60 |
| 09:11 | Drake | Drake calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 67-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Michael Corn (SG), William Bernstein (SF), Roberto Gallo (PF), John McMeel (C) Christopher Phillips, Justin Alexander, James Flowers, Luis Grove, John Sluder | |
| 08:58 | Drake | William Bernstein lays it in on a nice dish by Michael Corn | 67-62 |
| 08:44 | Illinois State | John Olsson misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 67-62 |
| 08:43 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Kevin Tyson | 67-62 |
| 08:30 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox's fadeaway is rejected by Roberto Gallo | 67-62 |
| 08:29 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the offensive rebound | 67-62 |
| 08:11 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox's pass is intercepted by William Bernstein | 67-62 |
| 08:07 | Drake | Melvin Maddox is called for the reach on Michael Corn in the backcourt - foul #3 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #5 | 67-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF) Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | Justin Alexander (SG), James Flowers (SF), Mark Wolfsberger (PF) Michael Corn, William Bernstein, Roberto Gallo | |
| 07:43 | Drake | Justin Alexander's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Howard Begaye (C) Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | William Bernstein (PG) Andre Klein | |
| 07:18 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth misses badly on a jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Justin Alexander - foul #1 on Justin Alexander, team foul #9 | 67-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Richard Ridley (C) John Olsson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), John Sluder (PF) William Bernstein, Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 07:18 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the 1st free throw | 68-62 |
| 07:18 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth misses the 2nd free throw | 68-62 |
| 07:18 | Drake | John McMeel pulls down the rebound | 68-62 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (tiring) 12 pts. 4 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 stl. PF - George Croft (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Richard Ridley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (tiring) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Justin Alexander (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Flowers (tiring) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Sluder (tiring) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - John McMeel (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:16 | Drake | James Flowers is fouled in the backcourt by Larry Edwards - foul #3 on Larry Edwards, team foul #6 | 68-62 |
| 06:59 | Drake | Justin Alexander hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Larry Edwards - foul #4 on Larry Edwards, team foul #7 | 68-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Drake | | |
| 06:59 | Drake | Justin Alexander misses the 1st free throw | 68-62 |
| 06:59 | Drake | Justin Alexander misses the 2nd free throw | 68-62 |
| 06:59 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Richard Ridley | 68-62 |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | George Croft can't finish the layup but he's fouled by John Sluder - foul #1 on John Sluder, team foul #10 | 68-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (SF) Timothy Oldenburg | |
| Subs | Drake | Michael Corn (SG), William Bernstein (SF), Luis Grove (PF) Justin Alexander, James Flowers, John McMeel | |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | George Croft makes the 1st free throw | 69-62 |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | George Croft misses the 2nd free throw | 69-62 |
| 06:51 | Drake | Luis Grove grabs the board | 69-62 |
| 06:31 | Drake | Christopher Phillips connects on the fadeaway from the left wing | 69-64 |
| 06:27 | Illinois State | George Croft is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #2 on George Croft, team foul #8 | 69-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Howard Begaye (C) Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Roberto Gallo (C) Christopher Phillips, Luis Grove | |
| 06:11 | Drake | Roberto Gallo misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 69-64 |
| 06:09 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the board | 69-64 |
| 05:45 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye blows the layup | 69-64 |
| 05:44 | Drake | Roberto Gallo grabs the defensive rebound | 69-64 |
| 05:20 | Drake | John Sluder loses the dribble to Melvin Maddox | 69-64 |
| 04:56 | Illinois State | William Bernstein picks off the pass by Larry Edwards | 69-64 |
| 04:45 | Drake | Andre Klein travels with the ball | 69-64 |
| 04:45 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 69-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, George Croft, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Justin Alexander (SG), James Flowers (SF), Mark Wolfsberger (PF), John McMeel (C) Andre Klein, Michael Corn, William Bernstein, John Sluder, Roberto Gallo | |
| 04:30 | Illinois State | John Olsson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 69-64 |
| 04:29 | Drake | John McMeel pulls down the rebound | 69-64 |
| 04:02 | Drake | Justin Alexander can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 69-64 |
| 04:00 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg pulls down the rebound | 69-64 |
| 03:55 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth throws a bad pass out of bounds | 69-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Spencer (SF), Richard Ridley (C) Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | Luis Grove (PF) Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 03:40 | Drake | Luis Grove can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Max Applegate - foul #1 on Max Applegate, team foul #9 | 69-64 |
| 03:40 | Drake | Luis Grove makes the 1st free throw | 69-65 |
| 03:40 | Drake | Luis Grove makes the 2nd free throw | 69-66 |
| 03:13 | Illinois State | David Spencer is alone and drills a driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from John Olsson | 71-66 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - David Spencer (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Richard Ridley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Max Applegate (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Drake | PG - Christopher Phillips (tired) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Justin Alexander (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Flowers (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Luis Grove (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - John McMeel (tired) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 02:59 | Drake | Justin Alexander buries a 3 pointer from straight away set up by James Flowers | 71-69 |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | David Spencer is called for 10 seconds | 71-69 |
| 02:49 | Drake | Drake calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 71-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Kevin Tyson (PF) Ruben Ruth, David Spencer, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Drake | Andre Klein (PG), Mark Wolfsberger (C) Christopher Phillips, John McMeel | |
| 02:34 | Drake | Justin Alexander misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 71-69 |
| 02:33 | Drake | Luis Grove tips it back up and in | 71-71 |
| 02:15 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from the right wing | 71-71 |
| 02:13 | Drake | James Flowers grabs the board | 71-71 |
| 02:01 | Drake | Mark Wolfsberger is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on Mark Wolfsberger, team foul #11 | 71-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (SG), David Spencer (SF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson | |
| Subs | Drake | William Bernstein (PG), Roberto Gallo (PF), John Sluder (C) Andre Klein, Luis Grove, Mark Wolfsberger | |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 71-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF) Mark Stilson, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Drake | Christopher Phillips (PG), Luis Grove (PF), John McMeel (C) William Bernstein, Roberto Gallo, John Sluder | |
| 01:43 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye is fouled on the floor by John McMeel - foul #2 on John McMeel, team foul #12 | 71-71 |
| 01:43 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 1st free throw | 72-71 |
| 01:43 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 2nd free throw | 73-71 |
| 01:36 | Drake | George Croft picks off the pass by James Flowers in the backcourt | 73-71 |
| 01:18 | Illinois State | James Flowers steals it from Timothy Oldenburg | 73-71 |
| 01:16 | Drake | Christopher Phillips is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #10 | 73-71 |
| 01:16 | Drake | Christopher Phillips makes the 1st free throw | 73-72 |
| 01:16 | Drake | Christopher Phillips makes the 2nd free throw | 73-73 |
| 00:56 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 73-73 |
| 00:55 | Drake | Christopher Phillips pulls down the rebound | 73-73 |
| 00:55 | Drake | Drake calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 73-73 |
| 00:39 | Drake | Christopher Phillips hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 73-73 |
| 00:38 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Howard Begaye | 73-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Drake | Drake is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Larry Edwards | 75-73 |
| 00:17 | Drake | Drake calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 75-73 |
| 00:02 | Drake | James Flowers loses the ball out of bounds | 75-73 |
| 00:02 | Drake | Drake calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 75-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Drake | Drake is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth runs out the clock | 75-73 |