| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stephen Dyar (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jeremy Buskirk (fresh) 4 pts. SF - James Shaul (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Brian Kaczorowski (fresh) 6 pts. C - Paul Barker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Christopher Haydel (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Phil Miller (fresh) 7 pts. PF - William Sweat (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Harry Presson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Phil Miller inbounds the ball | 31-28 |
| 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 and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:57 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Dyar is called for the reach on William Sweat in the backcourt - foul #1 on Stephen Dyar, team foul #1 | 31-28 |
| 19:39 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 31-28 |
| 19:18 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Paul Barker is blocked by William Sweat | 31-28 |
| 19:17 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat snags the defensive board | 31-28 |
| 18:57 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 31-28 |
| 18:56 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson tips it back up and in | 31-30 |
| 18:27 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 31-30 |
| 18:25 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson grabs the defensive rebound | 31-30 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel's floater is knocked away by Paul Barker | 31-30 |
| 18:19 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson tips it but misses | 31-30 |
| 18:17 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski grabs the board | 31-30 |
| 18:13 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar misses long on a jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Michael Smith - foul #2 on Michael Smith, team foul #1 | 31-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Nixon (SG), Ronnie McGeary (SF) Jeremy Buskirk, James Shaul | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 18:13 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar makes the 1st free throw | 32-30 |
| 18:13 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar misses the 2nd free throw | 32-30 |
| 18:13 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski grabs the offensive rebound | 32-30 |
| 17:54 | Illinois State | Michael Smith steals it from Paul Barker | 32-30 |
| 17:34 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 32-30 |
| 17:32 | Illinois State | James Nixon snags the defensive board | 32-30 |
| 17:11 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar is fouled on the floor by Phil Miller - foul #3 on Phil Miller, team foul #2 | 32-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Shaul (SF), Peter Caldera (PF), William Palmer (C) Ronnie McGeary, Brian Kaczorowski, Paul Barker | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson (PG), Mark Sams (SG), Michael Miraglia (SF), Steven Campanelli (C) Michael Smith, Christopher Haydel, Phil Miller, Harry Presson | |
| 16:49 | Illinois State | William Palmer throws it down on a great pass from James Nixon | 34-30 |
| 16:32 | Western Kentucky | Mark Sams misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing | 34-30 |
| 16:31 | Illinois State | Peter Caldera snags the defensive board | 34-30 |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar misses short on a turnaround in the paint but he's hacked by Donald Anderson - foul #1 on Donald Anderson, team foul #3 | 34-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk (SG), Ronnie McGeary (SF) James Nixon, James Shaul | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel (SG), Paul McMurrin (C) Mark Sams, William Sweat | |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar makes the 1st free throw | 35-30 |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar makes the 2nd free throw | 36-30 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stephen Dyar (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jeremy Buskirk (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Ronnie McGeary (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Peter Caldera (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - William Palmer (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Donald Anderson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Christopher Haydel (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Miraglia (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Steven Campanelli (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul McMurrin (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:39 | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 36-30 |
| 15:38 | Illinois State | William Palmer grabs the board | 36-30 |
| 15:13 | Illinois State | Peter Caldera dunks the ball on a nice dish by Stephen Dyar | 38-30 |
| 15:11 | Western Kentucky | Jeremy Buskirk steps in front of the Christopher Haydel pass in the backcourt | 38-30 |
| 14:59 | Illinois State | Peter Caldera hits a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Ronnie McGeary | 40-30 |
| 14:57 | Western Kentucky | Paul McMurrin is fouled in the backcourt by William Palmer - foul #2 on William Palmer, team foul #2 | 40-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Shaul (SF), Brian Kaczorowski (PF), Paul Barker (C) Ronnie McGeary, Peter Caldera, William Palmer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith (PG), Phil Miller (SF), William Sweat (PF), Harry Presson (C) Donald Anderson, Michael Miraglia, Steven Campanelli, Paul McMurrin | |
| 14:48 | Western Kentucky | Jeremy Buskirk is called for the reach on Christopher Haydel - foul #2 on Jeremy Buskirk, team foul #3 | 40-30 |
| 14:29 | Western Kentucky | Phil Miller comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-30 |
| 14:27 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski grabs the board | 40-30 |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | James Shaul drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Jeremy Buskirk | 43-30 |
| 13:44 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson clanks a shot in the paint | 43-30 |
| 13:42 | Illinois State | James Shaul pulls down the rebound | 43-30 |
| 13:18 | Illinois State | Michael Smith is called for the reach on Stephen Dyar - foul #3 on Michael Smith, team foul #4 | 43-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Nixon (SG), Ronnie McGeary (SF) Jeremy Buskirk, James Shaul | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson (SG), Michael Miraglia (SF), Steven Campanelli (C) Christopher Haydel, Phil Miller, Harry Presson | |
| 12:55 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski's fadeaway is rejected by Michael Miraglia | 43-30 |
| 12:53 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli pulls down the rebound | 43-30 |
| 12:49 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Peter Caldera (PF), William Palmer (C) Brian Kaczorowski, Paul Barker | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Mark Sams (SG), Paul McMurrin (C) Michael Smith, William Sweat | |
| 12:39 | Illinois State | Peter Caldera is hacked by Paul McMurrin - foul #2 on Paul McMurrin, team foul #5 | 43-30 |
| 12:20 | Illinois State | William Palmer comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side | 43-30 |
| 12:19 | Western Kentucky | Michael Miraglia gets the rebound | 43-30 |
| 11:58 | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson scores on a runner from the right block | 43-32 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stephen Dyar (tiring) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Nixon (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Ronnie McGeary (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Peter Caldera (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - William Palmer (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Donald Anderson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Sams (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Michael Miraglia (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Steven Campanelli (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul McMurrin (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:45 | Illinois State | William Palmer buries a fadeaway in the lane | 45-32 |
| 11:22 | Western Kentucky | Peter Caldera takes the ball from Donald Anderson | 45-32 |
| 10:54 | Illinois State | The jump hook by William Palmer is blocked by Paul McMurrin | 45-32 |
| 10:52 | Western Kentucky | Mark Sams grabs the board | 45-32 |
| 10:43 | Western Kentucky | Mark Sams is fouled on the floor by James Nixon - foul #1 on James Nixon, team foul #4 | 45-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter (PG), Jeremy Buskirk (SG), James Shaul (SF), Brian Kaczorowski (PF), Paul Barker (C) Stephen Dyar, James Nixon, Ronnie McGeary, Peter Caldera, William Palmer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith (PG), Christopher Haydel (SG), Phil Miller (SF), William Sweat (PF), Harry Presson (C) Donald Anderson, Mark Sams, Michael Miraglia, Steven Campanelli, Paul McMurrin | |
| 10:33 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 45-32 |
| 10:31 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski grabs the defensive rebound | 45-32 |
| 10:14 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski is hacked by Harry Presson - foul #2 on Harry Presson, team foul #6 | 45-32 |
| 09:51 | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter's pass is intercepted by Phil Miller | 45-32 |
| 09:48 | Western Kentucky | Phil Miller dunks the ball | 45-34 |
| 09:19 | Illinois State | Harry Presson swats the short shot by Brian Kaczorowski | 45-34 |
| 09:17 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Phil Miller | 45-34 |
| 08:59 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith drills a 3 from straight away | 45-37 |
| 08:36 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski buries a floater in the paint set up by Dustin Cotter | 47-37 |
| 08:34 | Western Kentucky | Phil Miller loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 47-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar (PG), James Nixon (SG), Peter Caldera (PF), William Palmer (C) Dustin Cotter, Jeremy Buskirk, Brian Kaczorowski, Paul Barker | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Thomas Schacht (PG), Michael Bentley (SF), Steven Campanelli (C) Michael Smith, Phil Miller, Harry Presson | |
| 08:15 | Illinois State | Steven Campanelli is called for the reach on William Palmer - foul #1 on Steven Campanelli, team foul #7 | 47-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Mark Sams (SG), Michael Miraglia (SF) Christopher Haydel, Michael Bentley | |
| 08:15 | Illinois State | William Palmer makes the 1st free throw | 48-37 |
| 08:15 | Illinois State | William Palmer makes the 2nd free throw | 49-37 |
| 07:58 | Western Kentucky | The jump hook by Michael Miraglia is blocked by Peter Caldera | 49-37 |
| 07:56 | Illinois State | William Palmer snags the defensive board | 49-37 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stephen Dyar (tiring) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Nixon (fresh) 1 ast. SF - James Shaul (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Peter Caldera (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - William Palmer (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Thomas Schacht (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Mark Sams (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Michael Miraglia (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Sweat (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Steven Campanelli (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:39 | Illinois State | William Palmer is fouled on the floor by Steven Campanelli - foul #2 on Steven Campanelli, team foul #8 | 49-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter (SG) James Nixon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith (PG), Donald Anderson (SG), Paul McMurrin (C) Thomas Schacht, Mark Sams, William Sweat | |
| 07:39 | Illinois State | William Palmer makes the 1st free throw | 50-37 |
| 07:39 | Illinois State | William Palmer makes the 2nd free throw | 51-37 |
| 07:13 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli comes up short on the floater from the left wing but he's fouled by William Palmer - foul #3 on William Palmer, team foul #5 | 51-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ronnie McGeary (SF), Brian Kaczorowski (PF), Paul Barker (C) James Shaul, Peter Caldera, William Palmer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel (SG), Phil Miller (SF), Harry Presson (C) Donald Anderson, Michael Miraglia, Paul McMurrin | |
| 07:13 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli makes the 1st free throw | 51-38 |
| 07:13 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli makes the 2nd free throw | 51-39 |
| 06:58 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski clanks a shot in the paint but he's fouled by Steven Campanelli - foul #3 on Steven Campanelli, team foul #9 | 51-39 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Sweat (PF) Steven Campanelli | |
| 06:58 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski misses the 1st free throw | 51-39 |
| 06:58 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski makes the 2nd free throw | 52-39 |
| 06:29 | Western Kentucky | Phil Miller is called for a moving pick - foul #4 on Phil Miller, team foul #10 | 52-39 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Nixon (SG) Dustin Cotter | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson (PG) Michael Smith | |
| 06:00 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski blows the layup | 52-39 |
| 05:58 | Western Kentucky | Phil Miller gets the rebound | 52-39 |
| 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) | |
| 05:43 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat makes the fadeaway from the left side and he's hacked by Stephen Dyar - foul #2 on Stephen Dyar, team foul #6 | 52-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter (PG), Jeremy Buskirk (SG), Peter Caldera (PF), William Palmer (C) Stephen Dyar, Ronnie McGeary, Brian Kaczorowski, Paul Barker | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Miraglia (SF), Steven Campanelli (C) Phil Miller, Harry Presson | |
| 05:43 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat makes the free throw | 52-42 |
| 05:14 | Illinois State | Peter Caldera scores on a turnaround from the right block set up by James Nixon and he's hacked by William Sweat - foul #3 on William Sweat, team foul #11 | 54-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Shaul (SF) James Nixon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith (PG), Paul McMurrin (C) Christopher Haydel, William Sweat | |
| 05:14 | Illinois State | Peter Caldera makes the free throw | 55-42 |
| 05:12 | Western Kentucky | Dustin Cotter is called for the reach on Michael Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dustin Cotter, team foul #7 | 55-42 |
| 05:12 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith makes the 1st free throw | 55-43 |
| 05:12 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 55-44 |
| 04:47 | Illinois State | Michael Miraglia steps in front of the Peter Caldera pass | 55-44 |
| 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 and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 04:29 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli is by himself and knocks in the jumper from the right block and he's fouled by Peter Caldera - foul #1 on Peter Caldera, team foul #8 | 55-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar (PG), Brian Kaczorowski (PF), Paul Barker (C) Dustin Cotter, Peter Caldera, William Palmer | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Mark Sams (SG), William Sweat (PF) Donald Anderson, Paul McMurrin | |
| 04:29 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli makes the free throw | 55-47 |
| 04:06 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 55-47 |
| 04:05 | Western Kentucky | Michael Miraglia grabs the defensive rebound | 55-47 |
| 03:41 | Western Kentucky | Steven Campanelli banks in the layup | 55-49 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Stephen Dyar (tiring) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jeremy Buskirk (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Shaul (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brian Kaczorowski (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul Barker (fresh) 3 pts. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Mark Sams (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Michael Miraglia (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Sweat (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Steven Campanelli (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:37 | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk is fouled on the floor by Steven Campanelli - foul #4 on Steven Campanelli, team foul #12 | 55-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Nixon (SF) James Shaul | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Thomas Schacht (PG), Christopher Haydel (SG), Phil Miller (SF), Harry Presson (C) Michael Smith, Mark Sams, Michael Miraglia, Steven Campanelli | |
| 03:37 | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk misses the 1st free throw | 55-49 |
| 03:37 | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk misses the 2nd free throw | 55-49 |
| 03:37 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson grabs the board | 55-49 |
| 03:15 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 55-49 |
| 03:14 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel gets the offensive rebound | 55-49 |
| 03:01 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson misses short on a fadeaway from close range | 55-49 |
| 03:00 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson tips it in | 55-51 |
| 02:50 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski lays it up and in | 57-51 |
| 02:34 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from just outside the lane | 57-51 |
| 02:33 | Illinois State | Brian Kaczorowski snags the defensive board | 57-51 |
| 02:29 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 59-51 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat clanks a shot from the left side | 59-51 |
| 02:14 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel pulls down the offensive rebound | 59-51 |
| 02:09 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 59-51 |
| 02:07 | Illinois State | Paul Barker grabs the defensive rebound | 59-51 |
| 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) | |
| 01:43 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar is whistled for traveling | 59-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Shaul (SF) James Nixon | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith (PG) Thomas Schacht | |
| 01:21 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Jeremy Buskirk - foul #3 on Jeremy Buskirk, team foul #9 | 59-51 |
| 01:21 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel makes the 1st free throw | 59-52 |
| 01:21 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Haydel makes the 2nd free throw | 59-53 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 00:57 | Illinois State | William Sweat picks off the pass by Jeremy Buskirk | 59-53 |
| 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) | |
| 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 quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:50 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat banks in the wide open layup set up by Phil Miller and he's fouled by Brian Kaczorowski - foul #1 on Brian Kaczorowski, team foul #10 | 59-55 |
| 00:50 | Western Kentucky | William Sweat misses the free throw | 59-55 |
| 00:50 | Illinois State | Paul Barker grabs the defensive rebound | 59-55 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Stephen Dyar clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-55 |
| 00:26 | Western Kentucky | Harry Presson grabs the defensive rebound | 59-55 |
| 00:22 | Western Kentucky | Brian Kaczorowski steals it from Michael Smith | 59-55 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Paul Barker is hacked by Michael Smith in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Smith, team foul #13 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter (PG), James Nixon (SG) Stephen Dyar, Jeremy Buskirk | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Paul Barker misses the 1st free throw | 59-55 |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Paul Barker makes the 2nd free throw | 60-55 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 60-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk (SG) James Shaul | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Harry Presson is called for the reach on Jeremy Buskirk - foul #3 on Harry Presson, team foul #14 | 60-55 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk makes the 1st free throw | 61-55 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | Jeremy Buskirk makes the 2nd free throw | 62-55 |
| 00:08 | Western Kentucky | Michael Smith buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Phil Miller | 62-58 |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter is hacked by Michael Smith in the backcourt - foul #5 on Michael Smith, team foul #15 | 62-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Shaul (SF) Jeremy Buskirk | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson (PG) Michael Smith | |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter makes the 1st free throw | 63-58 |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Dustin Cotter makes the 2nd free throw | 64-58 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Donald Anderson drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 64-61 |