| Lineup | Illinois | PG - James Hendrickson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Matthew Patterson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leigh Gilbert (fresh) 2 pts. PF - James Gregory (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Bryant Slate (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Lake Forest | PG - Gregory Amos (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steve Connelly (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Leo Saunders (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Tom McLure (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Binder (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders inbounds the ball | 40-31 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:43 | Lake Forest | Leigh Gilbert swats the layup by Michael Binder | 40-31 |
| 19:41 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert gets the rebound | 40-31 |
| 19:36 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-31 |
| 19:35 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder grabs the defensive rebound | 40-31 |
| 19:24 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders is hacked by Bryant Slate - foul #3 on Bryant Slate, team foul #1 | 40-31 |
| Subs | Illinois | Frank Herndon (C) Bryant Slate | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | | |
| 19:08 | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 40-31 |
| 19:07 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Leigh Gilbert | 40-31 |
| 18:44 | Illinois | Matthew Patterson clanks a 3 from the right wing | 40-31 |
| 18:43 | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly pulls down the rebound | 40-31 |
| 18:19 | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Gregory Amos | 40-34 |
| 17:56 | Illinois | James Gregory blows the dunk but the foul's on Tom McLure - foul #3 on Tom McLure, team foul #1 | 40-34 |
| Subs | Illinois | Sidney Christopher (SF) Leigh Gilbert | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare (PG), Rodney Fager (SG), Mathew Hughes (SF), David McMaken (PF) Gregory Amos, Steve Connelly, Leo Saunders, Tom McLure | |
| 17:56 | Illinois | James Gregory makes the 1st free throw | 41-34 |
| 17:56 | Illinois | James Gregory misses the 2nd free throw | 41-34 |
| 17:56 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder snags the defensive board | 41-34 |
| 17:33 | Lake Forest | Mathew Hughes clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-34 |
| 17:31 | Illinois | James Gregory gets the rebound | 41-34 |
| 17:26 | Illinois | Matthew Patterson makes the floater from the free throw line on a great pass from James Hendrickson | 43-34 |
| 17:09 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder hits a driving attempt from close range and he's fouled by Frank Herndon - foul #1 on Frank Herndon, team foul #2 | 43-36 |
| Subs | Illinois | Charles Vanderhoof (PG), Ralph Galvin (SG), Christopher McIntyre (PF), Winston Dodson (C) James Hendrickson, Matthew Patterson, James Gregory, Frank Herndon | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | | |
| 17:09 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder makes the free throw | 43-37 |
| 16:43 | Illinois | Charles Vanderhoof comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 43-37 |
| 16:41 | Lake Forest | David McMaken gets the rebound | 43-37 |
| 16:21 | Lake Forest | David McMaken makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 43-39 |
| 16:04 | Illinois | Ralph Galvin buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Winston Dodson | 46-39 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Charles Vanderhoof (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ralph Galvin (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Sidney Christopher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher McIntyre (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Winston Dodson (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Lake Forest | PG - Dean Decesare (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Rodney Fager (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Mathew Hughes (fresh) 2 pts. PF - David McMaken (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Binder (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 15:47 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 46-39 |
| 15:45 | Illinois | The rebound goes to Charles Vanderhoof | 46-39 |
| 15:40 | Illinois | Dean Decesare steals the ball from Charles Vanderhoof | 46-39 |
| 15:35 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare lays it in | 46-41 |
| 15:21 | Illinois | Winston Dodson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-41 |
| Subs | Illinois | James Hendrickson (PG), Matthew Patterson (SG), Leigh Gilbert (SF), James Gregory (PF), Bryant Slate (C) Charles Vanderhoof, Ralph Galvin, Sidney Christopher, Christopher McIntyre, Winston Dodson | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos (PG), Steve Connelly (SG), Leo Saunders (SF), Tom McLure (PF), Ronald Rodrigez (C) Dean Decesare, Rodney Fager, Mathew Hughes, David McMaken, Michael Binder | |
| 14:58 | Lake Forest | James Gregory is called for the reach on Gregory Amos - foul #1 on James Gregory, team foul #3 | 46-41 |
| 14:47 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-41 |
| 14:45 | Lake Forest | Tom McLure grabs the offensive rebound | 46-41 |
| 14:31 | Lake Forest | Bryant Slate is called for the reach on Ronald Rodrigez - foul #4 on Bryant Slate, team foul #4 | 46-41 |
| Subs | Illinois | Frank Herndon (C) Bryant Slate | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | | |
| 14:20 | Lake Forest | Ronald Rodrigez connects on the floater from the baseline on a great pass from Leo Saunders | 46-43 |
| 14:09 | Illinois | Matthew Patterson misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-43 |
| 14:07 | Lake Forest | Ronald Rodrigez pulls down the rebound | 46-43 |
| 13:45 | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos loses the ball out of bounds | 46-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | David McMaken (C) Ronald Rodrigez | |
| 13:22 | Illinois | Tom McLure steals the ball from James Gregory | 46-43 |
| 13:10 | Lake Forest | Tom McLure can't finish the layup but the foul's on James Gregory - foul #2 on James Gregory, team foul #5 | 46-43 |
| Subs | Illinois | Stephen Winkler (SG), Sidney Christopher (SF), Christopher McIntyre (C) Matthew Patterson, Leigh Gilbert, James Gregory | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare (PG), Rodney Fager (SG), Mathew Hughes (SF), Michael Binder (C) Gregory Amos, Steve Connelly, Leo Saunders, David McMaken | |
| 13:10 | Lake Forest | Tom McLure misses the 1st free throw | 46-43 |
| 13:10 | Lake Forest | Tom McLure makes the 2nd free throw | 46-44 |
| 12:59 | Illinois | Mathew Hughes steps in front of the Sidney Christopher pass | 46-44 |
| 12:41 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Michael Binder | 46-46 |
| 12:21 | Illinois | Tom McLure swats the layup by Christopher McIntyre | 46-46 |
| 12:20 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder snags the defensive board | 46-46 |
| 12:04 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder scores on a jumper from close range | 46-48 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - James Hendrickson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Stephen Winkler (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Sidney Christopher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Herndon (fairly fresh) 1 pts. C - Christopher McIntyre (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Lake Forest | PG - Dean Decesare (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Rodney Fager (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Mathew Hughes (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Tom McLure (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Michael Binder (fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 11:35 | Illinois | Dean Decesare steals the ball from Frank Herndon | 46-48 |
| 11:32 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare hits the finger roll | 46-50 |
| 11:16 | Illinois | Frank Herndon hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 46-50 |
| 11:14 | Illinois | Christopher McIntyre gets the offensive rebound | 46-50 |
| 10:58 | Illinois | Christopher McIntyre hits a turnaround from the right block | 48-50 |
| 10:45 | Lake Forest | Tom McLure misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 48-50 |
| 10:44 | Illinois | The rebound goes to James Hendrickson | 48-50 |
| 10:39 | Illinois | Mathew Hughes steps in front of the Stephen Winkler pass | 48-50 |
| 10:19 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder comes up short on the shot from the baseline | 48-50 |
| 10:17 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder snags the offensive board | 48-50 |
| 10:03 | Lake Forest | Mathew Hughes is fouled on the floor by Sidney Christopher - foul #1 on Sidney Christopher, team foul #6 | 48-50 |
| Subs | Illinois | Charles Vanderhoof (PG), Matthew Patterson (SG), Leigh Gilbert (SF), James Gregory (PF), Winston Dodson (C) James Hendrickson, Stephen Winkler, Sidney Christopher, Frank Herndon, Christopher McIntyre | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos (PG), Steve Connelly (SG), Leo Saunders (SF), David McMaken (PF), Ronald Rodrigez (C) Dean Decesare, Rodney Fager, Mathew Hughes, Tom McLure, Michael Binder | |
| 09:51 | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly misses long on a jumper from the right side | 48-50 |
| 09:49 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert pulls down the rebound | 48-50 |
| 09:43 | Illinois | Winston Dodson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 48-50 |
| 09:41 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders grabs the defensive rebound | 48-50 |
| 09:36 | Lake Forest | Leigh Gilbert takes the ball from Gregory Amos | 48-50 |
| 09:30 | Illinois | Matthew Patterson travels with the ball | 48-50 |
| 09:26 | Lake Forest | Matthew Patterson picks off the pass by Gregory Amos in the backcourt | 48-50 |
| 09:04 | Illinois | Winston Dodson is fouled on the floor by Ronald Rodrigez - foul #1 on Ronald Rodrigez, team foul #2 | 48-50 |
| 08:53 | Illinois | James Gregory's floater is tipped away by David McMaken | 48-50 |
| 08:51 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders grabs the board | 48-50 |
| 08:33 | Lake Forest | Ronald Rodrigez is whistled for a carry | 48-50 |
| Subs | Illinois | Stephen Winkler (PG) Charles Vanderhoof | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Michael Binder (C) Ronald Rodrigez | |
| 08:14 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert is hacked by Leo Saunders - foul #3 on Leo Saunders, team foul #3 | 48-50 |
| 08:08 | Illinois | Stephen Winkler misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 48-50 |
| 08:06 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders gets the rebound | 48-50 |
| 08:01 | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 48-50 |
| 08:00 | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly snags the offensive board | 48-50 |
| 07:36 | Lake Forest | Leo Saunders scores on a 3 from the left corner | 48-53 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - Stephen Winkler (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Matthew Patterson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leigh Gilbert (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Gregory (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Winston Dodson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Lake Forest | PG - Gregory Amos (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steve Connelly (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leo Saunders (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - David McMaken (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Binder (fresh) 10 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 07:18 | Illinois | Stephen Winkler hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Michael Binder - foul #2 on Michael Binder, team foul #4 | 48-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | Charles Vanderhoof (PG), Sidney Christopher (SF), Christopher McIntyre (PF), Bryant Slate (C) Matthew Patterson, Leigh Gilbert, James Gregory, Winston Dodson | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare (PG), Rodney Fager (SG), Mathew Hughes (SF), Ronald Rodrigez (PF) Gregory Amos, Steve Connelly, Leo Saunders, David McMaken | |
| 07:18 | Illinois | Stephen Winkler makes the 1st free throw | 49-53 |
| 07:18 | Illinois | Stephen Winkler makes the 2nd free throw | 50-53 |
| 06:49 | Lake Forest | Ronald Rodrigez's layup is rejected by Bryant Slate | 50-53 |
| 06:48 | Illinois | Bryant Slate pulls down the rebound | 50-53 |
| 06:44 | Illinois | Sidney Christopher is hacked by Mathew Hughes - foul #1 on Mathew Hughes, team foul #5 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | James Hendrickson (PG), Ralph Galvin (SG), Frank Herndon (PF) Charles Vanderhoof, Stephen Winkler, Christopher McIntyre | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Greg Ott (C) Michael Binder | |
| 06:21 | Illinois | James Hendrickson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 50-53 |
| 06:19 | Lake Forest | Greg Ott grabs the defensive rebound | 50-53 |
| 05:59 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare travels with the ball | 50-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | Matthew Patterson (SG), James Gregory (PF) Ralph Galvin, Frank Herndon | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos (PG) Rodney Fager | |
| 05:34 | Illinois | James Hendrickson hits a 3 from the right wing | 53-53 |
| 05:17 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare double dribbles | 53-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert (SF) Sidney Christopher | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly (SG), Leo Saunders (SF), David McMaken (PF), Michael Binder (C) Dean Decesare, Mathew Hughes, Ronald Rodrigez, Greg Ott | |
| 05:02 | Illinois | James Hendrickson buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Matthew Patterson | 56-53 |
| 04:43 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder misses badly on a jumper from the baseline | 56-53 |
| 04:41 | Illinois | Bryant Slate gets the rebound | 56-53 |
| 04:36 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert is fouled on the floor by Leo Saunders - foul #4 on Leo Saunders, team foul #6 | 56-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | Stephen Winkler (PG), Frank Herndon (C) James Hendrickson, Bryant Slate | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Rodney Fager (PG), Tom McLure (PF) Gregory Amos, David McMaken | |
| 04:20 | Illinois | Frank Herndon hits a jump hook in the lane | 58-53 |
| 04:03 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder travels with the ball | 58-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | Sidney Christopher (SG), Christopher McIntyre (C) Matthew Patterson, James Gregory | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare (PG), Mathew Hughes (SF) Rodney Fager, Leo Saunders | |
| 03:50 | Illinois | Christopher McIntyre scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Stephen Winkler | 61-53 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:29 | Lake Forest | Mathew Hughes clanks a floater in the lane but he's fouled by Stephen Winkler - foul #4 on Stephen Winkler, team foul #7 | 61-53 |
| Subs | Illinois | James Hendrickson (PG) Leigh Gilbert | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Rodney Fager (SG), David McMaken (PF) Steve Connelly, Tom McLure | |
| 03:29 | Lake Forest | Mathew Hughes makes the 1st free throw | 61-54 |
| 03:29 | Lake Forest | Mathew Hughes makes the 2nd free throw | 61-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois | PG - James Hendrickson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Stephen Winkler (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Sidney Christopher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Herndon (fresh) 3 pts. C - Christopher McIntyre (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Lake Forest | PG - Dean Decesare (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Rodney Fager (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Mathew Hughes (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - David McMaken (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Binder (fresh) 10 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 03:10 | Illinois | Christopher McIntyre misses short on a jump hook from close range | 61-55 |
| 03:08 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder grabs the board | 61-55 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 02:44 | Lake Forest | David McMaken can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 61-55 |
| 02:42 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder tips it in | 61-57 |
| 02:42 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-57 |
| Subs | Illinois | Matthew Patterson (SG), Leigh Gilbert (SF), James Gregory (PF), Bryant Slate (C) Stephen Winkler, Sidney Christopher, Frank Herndon, Christopher McIntyre | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos (PG), Steve Connelly (SG), Leo Saunders (SF), Tom McLure (PF) Dean Decesare, Rodney Fager, Mathew Hughes, David McMaken | |
| 02:27 | Illinois | James Hendrickson knocks in the shot from the left side set up by Matthew Patterson | 63-57 |
| 02:04 | Lake Forest | Steve Connelly hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 63-57 |
| 02:02 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert gets the rebound | 63-57 |
| 01:57 | Illinois | Matthew Patterson drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from James Hendrickson | 66-57 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:37 | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos hits a jumpshot from the right side | 66-59 |
| 01:19 | Illinois | James Gregory misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 66-59 |
| 01:18 | Illinois | Bryant Slate gets the offensive rebound | 66-59 |
| 01:13 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Matthew Patterson | 69-59 |
| 01:04 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder makes the shot from close range set up by Leo Saunders and the foul's on Matthew Patterson - foul #1 on Matthew Patterson, team foul #8 | 69-61 |
| 01:04 | Lake Forest | Michael Binder misses the free throw | 69-61 |
| 01:04 | Illinois | James Gregory grabs the board | 69-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:43 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert knocks in the driving attempt from the left block set up by James Hendrickson and the foul's on Gregory Amos - foul #2 on Gregory Amos, team foul #7 | 71-61 |
| Subs | Illinois | Stephen Winkler (PG), Sidney Christopher (SG), Frank Herndon (PF), Christopher McIntyre (C) James Hendrickson, Matthew Patterson, James Gregory, Bryant Slate | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare (PG), Rodney Fager (SG), Mathew Hughes (SF), David McMaken (PF), Ronald Rodrigez (C) Gregory Amos, Steve Connelly, Leo Saunders, Tom McLure, Michael Binder | |
| 00:43 | Illinois | Leigh Gilbert makes the free throw | 72-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:37 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare travels with the ball | 72-61 |
| Subs | Illinois | Charles Vanderhoof (PG) Leigh Gilbert | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | | |
| Game Plan | Illinois | Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Lake Forest | Lake Forest is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Illinois | Frank Herndon's pass is intercepted by Ronald Rodrigez | 72-61 |
| 00:04 | Lake Forest | Dean Decesare drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Mathew Hughes | 72-64 |
| 00:04 | Illinois | Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-64 |
| Subs | Illinois | James Hendrickson (PG), Matthew Patterson (SG), Leigh Gilbert (SF), James Gregory (PF), Bryant Slate (C) Charles Vanderhoof, Stephen Winkler, Sidney Christopher, Frank Herndon, Christopher McIntyre | |
| Subs | Lake Forest | Gregory Amos (PG), Steve Connelly (SG), Leo Saunders (SF), Tom McLure (PF), Michael Binder (C) Dean Decesare, Rodney Fager, Mathew Hughes, David McMaken, Ronald Rodrigez | |
| 00:00 | Illinois | James Hendrickson runs out the clock | 72-64 |