| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Kent Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Nicholas Wink (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Steven Robinson (fresh) PF - James Franceski (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Jimmy Griswold (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Anthony Bevan (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Stanley Patrick (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Rodney Poirier (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Ronald Reich (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Jason Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier inbounds the ball | 31-30 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:58 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Robinson - foul #1 on Steven Robinson, team foul #1 | 31-30 |
| 19:39 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich hits a shot from the right block set up by Stanley Patrick | 31-32 |
| 19:26 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 31-32 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold pulls down the offensive rebound | 31-32 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | Rodney Poirier is called for the reach on Steven Robinson - foul #2 on Rodney Poirier, team foul #1 | 31-32 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Kent Harris can't finish the layup | 31-32 |
| 18:53 | Illinois State | James Franceski pulls down the offensive rebound | 31-32 |
| 18:36 | Illinois State | Steven Robinson buries a floater from the left side on a nice dish by Kent Harris | 33-32 |
| 18:34 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier is hacked by Nicholas Wink in the backcourt - foul #1 on Nicholas Wink, team foul #2 | 33-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Simon (SF) Steven Robinson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 33-32 |
| 18:20 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold snags the defensive board | 33-32 |
| 18:03 | Illinois State | Kent Harris knocks in the floater from the right side | 35-32 |
| 17:50 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich clanks a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on James Franceski - foul #1 on James Franceski, team foul #3 | 35-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Littlefield (PG), Anthony Bubb (SG), Dan Dunbar (PF) Kent Harris, Nicholas Wink, James Franceski | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), James Caldwell (SF), Alan Hanenberger (C) Anthony Bevan, Rodney Poirier, Jason Sanders | |
| 17:50 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich makes the 1st free throw | 35-33 |
| 17:50 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich makes the 2nd free throw | 35-34 |
| 17:36 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 35-34 |
| 17:35 | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-34 |
| 17:24 | Illinois State | Charles Simon misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 35-34 |
| 17:23 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick pulls down the rebound | 35-34 |
| 17:03 | Western Kentucky | The jump hook by Stanley Patrick is blocked by Jimmy Griswold | 35-34 |
| 17:01 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold grabs the defensive rebound | 35-34 |
| 16:55 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Littlefield | 37-34 |
| 16:33 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell connects on the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Robert Newton | 37-36 |
| 16:17 | Illinois State | John Littlefield clanks a floater from close range but he's fouled by Robert Newton - foul #2 on Robert Newton, team foul #2 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink (SG), Steven Robinson (SF), James Franceski (PF) Anthony Bubb, Charles Simon, Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan (PG), Rodney Poirier (SF), Jason Sanders (C) Stanley Patrick, James Caldwell, Ronald Reich | |
| 16:17 | Illinois State | John Littlefield misses the 1st free throw | 37-36 |
| 16:17 | Illinois State | John Littlefield misses the 2nd free throw | 37-36 |
| 16:17 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier grabs the defensive rebound | 37-36 |
| 16:00 | Western Kentucky | Jason Sanders misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 37-36 |
| 15:59 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan can't tip it in | 37-36 |
| 15:57 | Illinois State | James Franceski grabs the defensive rebound | 37-36 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Littlefield (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Nicholas Wink (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Steven Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - James Franceski (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Dan Dunbar (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Anthony Bevan (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Newton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rodney Poirier (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Alan Hanenberger (fresh) C - Jason Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Illinois State | James Franceski hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 40-36 |
| 15:25 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 40-36 |
| 15:23 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to James Franceski | 40-36 |
| 14:57 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by John Littlefield | 43-36 |
| 14:40 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 43-36 |
| 14:38 | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar grabs the board | 43-36 |
| 14:32 | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar's pass is intercepted by Rodney Poirier | 43-36 |
| 14:25 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-36 |
| 14:23 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier grabs the offensive rebound | 43-36 |
| 14:14 | Western Kentucky | Jason Sanders loses the ball out of bounds | 43-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Kent Harris (SG), Jerry Kile (SF), Jimmy Griswold (C) John Littlefield, Nicholas Wink, Steven Robinson, Dan Dunbar | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Pahl (PG), Stanley Patrick (SG), James Caldwell (SF), Gabriel Sedillo (PF) Anthony Bevan, Robert Newton, Rodney Poirier, Alan Hanenberger | |
| 13:53 | Illinois State | Jerry Kile misses the fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by James Caldwell - foul #2 on James Caldwell, team foul #3 | 43-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Simon (PF) James Franceski | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich (PF) Jason Sanders | |
| 13:53 | Illinois State | Jerry Kile makes the 1st free throw | 44-36 |
| 13:53 | Illinois State | Jerry Kile misses the 2nd free throw | 44-36 |
| 13:53 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold grabs the offensive board | 44-36 |
| 13:38 | Illinois State | James Pahl is called for the reach on Dane Ham - foul #1 on James Pahl, team foul #4 | 44-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Franceski (PF) Jerry Kile | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 13:30 | Illinois State | Dane Ham makes the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Kent Harris | 47-36 |
| 13:19 | Western Kentucky | James Pahl throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink (SG) Kent Harris | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 13:08 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink is hacked by Ronald Reich - foul #3 on Ronald Reich, team foul #5 | 47-36 |
| 12:57 | Illinois State | James Franceski misses long on a runner from close range | 47-36 |
| 12:56 | Illinois State | James Franceski hits the follow up shot | 49-36 |
| 12:49 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-36 |
| 12:48 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich hits the follow up shot | 49-38 |
| 12:31 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink is fouled on the floor by Stanley Patrick - foul #2 on Stanley Patrick, team foul #6 | 49-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jerry Kile (SF) Charles Simon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan (PG), Rodney Poirier (SF), Jason Sanders (C) James Pahl, Stanley Patrick, Ronald Reich | |
| 12:12 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 49-38 |
| 12:10 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold grabs the offensive board | 49-38 |
| 11:59 | Illinois State | Anthony Bevan takes the ball from Dane Ham | 49-38 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Dane Ham (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Nicholas Wink (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jerry Kile (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - James Franceski (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. C - Jimmy Griswold (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Anthony Bevan (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Caldwell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Rodney Poirier (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Gabriel Sedillo (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Jason Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:51 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline | 49-38 |
| 11:49 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jimmy Griswold | 49-38 |
| 11:34 | Illinois State | James Franceski clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 49-38 |
| 11:32 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to James Caldwell | 49-38 |
| 11:30 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kent Harris (PG), Anthony Bubb (SG), Steven Robinson (SF) Dane Ham, Nicholas Wink, Jerry Kile | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick (SG), Alan Hanenberger (PF) James Caldwell, Gabriel Sedillo | |
| 11:18 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb is hacked by Stanley Patrick - foul #3 on Stanley Patrick, team foul #7 | 49-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Larry Beeks (SF) Rodney Poirier | |
| 11:18 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb makes the 1st free throw | 50-38 |
| 11:18 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb makes the 2nd free throw | 51-38 |
| 11:14 | Western Kentucky | Larry Beeks is fouled in the backcourt by Kent Harris - foul #2 on Kent Harris, team foul #4 | 51-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Pahl (PG) Anthony Bevan | |
| 11:03 | Western Kentucky | Alan Hanenberger banks in the layup and the foul's on James Franceski - foul #2 on James Franceski, team foul #5 | 51-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Littlefield (PF) James Franceski | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 11:03 | Western Kentucky | Alan Hanenberger misses the free throw | 51-40 |
| 11:03 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Steven Robinson | 51-40 |
| 10:48 | Illinois State | John Littlefield scores on a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Steven Robinson | 53-40 |
| 10:46 | Western Kentucky | James Pahl's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar (PF) Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), Ronald Reich (PF) James Pahl, Jason Sanders | |
| 10:26 | Illinois State | Kent Harris hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by John Littlefield | 56-40 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:15 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 56-40 |
| 10:13 | Western Kentucky | Alan Hanenberger misses the tip | 56-40 |
| 10:11 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Steven Robinson | 56-40 |
| 10:04 | Illinois State | Steven Robinson is called for traveling | 56-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Nicholas Wink (SG), Charles Simon (SF), Jimmy Griswold (C) Kent Harris, Anthony Bubb, Steven Robinson, John Littlefield | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan (PG), Rodney Poirier (SF), Jason Sanders (C) Stanley Patrick, Larry Beeks, Alan Hanenberger | |
| 09:51 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan buries a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Robert Newton | 56-42 |
| 09:35 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink knocks in the shot from the left side set up by Charles Simon | 58-42 |
| 09:19 | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 58-42 |
| 09:17 | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink snags the defensive board | 58-42 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:11 | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar can't connect on a jumper from the right wing | 58-42 |
| 09:09 | Illinois State | Dane Ham snags the offensive board | 58-42 |
| 08:55 | Illinois State | Charles Simon travels with the ball | 58-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kent Harris (PG), Jerry Kile (SF), James Franceski (PF), John Littlefield (C) Dane Ham, Charles Simon, Dan Dunbar, Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick (SG), Alan Hanenberger (PF), Gabriel Sedillo (C) Robert Newton, Ronald Reich, Jason Sanders | |
| 08:38 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick makes the wide open 3pt shot from straight away | 58-45 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:30 | Illinois State | Jerry Kile buries a 3 pointer from the left wing | 61-45 |
| 08:16 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier is fouled on the floor by Jerry Kile - foul #1 on Jerry Kile, team foul #6 | 61-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb (SG), Steven Robinson (SF) Nicholas Wink, Jerry Kile | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Pahl (PG), James Caldwell (SF) Anthony Bevan, Rodney Poirier | |
| 07:56 | Western Kentucky | Alan Hanenberger comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 61-45 |
| 07:55 | Illinois State | Steven Robinson pulls down the rebound | 61-45 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Kent Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Anthony Bubb (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Steven Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Franceski (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. C - John Littlefield (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - James Pahl (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Stanley Patrick (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Caldwell (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. PF - Alan Hanenberger (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Gabriel Sedillo (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 07:49 | Illinois State | James Franceski loses the dribble to James Caldwell | 61-45 |
| 07:45 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell misses the lay-in | 61-45 |
| 07:44 | Illinois State | James Franceski pulls down the rebound | 61-45 |
| 07:15 | Illinois State | Stanley Patrick is called for the reach on Anthony Bubb - foul #4 on Stanley Patrick, team foul #8 | 61-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dane Ham (PG), Charles Simon (SF), Jimmy Griswold (C) Kent Harris, Steven Robinson, John Littlefield | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Larry Beeks (SG), Ronald Reich (PF), Jason Sanders (C) Stanley Patrick, Alan Hanenberger, Gabriel Sedillo | |
| 07:15 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb makes the 1st free throw | 62-45 |
| 07:15 | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb makes the 2nd free throw | 63-45 |
| 07:05 | Western Kentucky | James Pahl comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 63-45 |
| 07:03 | Western Kentucky | Ronald Reich grabs the offensive rebound | 63-45 |
| 06:57 | Western Kentucky | Jason Sanders blows the layup but he's fouled by Jimmy Griswold - foul #2 on Jimmy Griswold, team foul #7 | 63-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Nicholas Wink (SG) Anthony Bubb | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 06:57 | Western Kentucky | Jason Sanders makes the 1st free throw | 63-46 |
| 06:57 | Western Kentucky | Jason Sanders misses the 2nd free throw | 63-46 |
| 06:57 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold gets the rebound | 63-46 |
| 06:41 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 63-46 |
| 06:39 | Western Kentucky | Larry Beeks grabs the defensive rebound | 63-46 |
| 06:17 | Western Kentucky | The short jumper by Jason Sanders is denied by Jimmy Griswold | 63-46 |
| 06:16 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold pulls down the rebound | 63-46 |
| 05:54 | Illinois State | Charles Simon clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 63-46 |
| 05:52 | Western Kentucky | Jason Sanders pulls down the rebound | 63-46 |
| 05:50 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Steven Robinson (SF), Dan Dunbar (PF) Charles Simon, James Franceski | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Bevan (PG), Stanley Patrick (SG), Rodney Poirier (SF) James Pahl, Larry Beeks, James Caldwell | |
| 05:36 | Western Kentucky | Stanley Patrick loses the dribble to Jimmy Griswold | 63-46 |
| 05:15 | Illinois State | Jimmy Griswold drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 66-46 |
| 05:01 | Western Kentucky | Rodney Poirier is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Rodney Poirier, team foul #9 | 66-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kent Harris (PG), Anthony Bubb (SG), Charles Simon (SF), John Littlefield (C) Dane Ham, Nicholas Wink, Steven Robinson, Jimmy Griswold | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (PG), Larry Beeks (SG), James Caldwell (SF), Alan Hanenberger (PF), Gabriel Sedillo (C) Anthony Bevan, Stanley Patrick, Rodney Poirier, Ronald Reich, Jason Sanders | |
| 04:44 | Illinois State | Kent Harris misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 66-46 |
| 04:42 | Western Kentucky | Gabriel Sedillo grabs the board | 66-46 |
| 04:33 | Western Kentucky | Dan Dunbar blocks the short jumper by Gabriel Sedillo | 66-46 |
| 04:32 | Illinois State | Charles Simon snags the defensive board | 66-46 |
| 04:20 | Illinois State | Kent Harris loses the dribble to Larry Beeks | 66-46 |
| 04:01 | Western Kentucky | Alan Hanenberger misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 66-46 |
| 03:59 | Illinois State | Charles Simon snags the defensive board | 66-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Kent Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Anthony Bubb (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Charles Simon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dan Dunbar (fairly fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. C - John Littlefield (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Robert Newton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Larry Beeks (fresh) 2 pts. SF - James Caldwell (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Alan Hanenberger (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Gabriel Sedillo (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 03:34 | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar's floater is tipped away by Alan Hanenberger | 66-46 |
| 03:33 | Illinois State | Charles Simon grabs the offensive rebound | 66-46 |
| 03:13 | Illinois State | John Littlefield scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Kent Harris | 69-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:09 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Simon - foul #1 on Charles Simon, team foul #8 | 69-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jerry Kile (SG) Anthony Bubb | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | James Pahl (PG) Robert Newton | |
| 03:09 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell misses the 1st free throw | 69-46 |
| 03:09 | Illinois State | John Littlefield snags the defensive board | 69-46 |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | Alan Hanenberger steals the ball from John Littlefield | 69-46 |
| 02:39 | Western Kentucky | Gabriel Sedillo is whistled for traveling | 69-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Newton (SG) Larry Beeks | |
| 02:20 | Illinois State | Charles Simon hits a jumper from the free throw line set up by Jerry Kile | 71-46 |
| 02:06 | Western Kentucky | Gabriel Sedillo misses badly on a floater from the left side | 71-46 |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | Jerry Kile snags the defensive board | 71-46 |
| 01:36 | Illinois State | Dan Dunbar hits a fadeaway in the lane | 73-46 |
| 01:18 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell throws a bad pass out of bounds | 73-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Anthony Bubb (SG) Jerry Kile | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Larry Beeks (SG) James Pahl | |
| 00:58 | Illinois State | Kent Harris clanks a runner from the right block | 73-46 |
| 00:56 | Illinois State | Kent Harris grabs the offensive board | 73-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:30 | Illinois State | Charles Simon drills a runner in the paint | 75-46 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:25 | Western Kentucky | Gabriel Sedillo misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 75-46 |
| 00:24 | Western Kentucky | Gabriel Sedillo grabs the offensive rebound | 75-46 |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell blows the dunk but he's hacked by Anthony Bubb - foul #2 on Anthony Bubb, team foul #9 | 75-46 |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell makes the 1st free throw | 75-47 |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | James Caldwell makes the 2nd free throw | 75-48 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Kent Harris runs out the clock | 75-48 |