| Lineup | Washington | PG - Gustavo Russo (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jonathan Powell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Phillip Rines (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harvey Davies (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Arthur Thomas (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Derek Osmond (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - William Simpson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Alder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Christopher Tompkins (fresh) 2 pts. C - Eddie Gallagher (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Washington | Phillip Rines inbounds the ball | 22-35 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:50 | Washington | Phillip Rines makes the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Harvey Davies | 24-35 |
| 19:45 | Western Illinois | Harvey Davies blocks the short jumper by Derek Osmond | 24-35 |
| 19:43 | Washington | The rebound goes to Arthur Thomas | 24-35 |
| 19:27 | Washington | Gustavo Russo hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block | 24-35 |
| 19:25 | Western Illinois | Christopher Tompkins gets the rebound | 24-35 |
| 19:15 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 24-35 |
| 19:14 | Washington | Arthur Thomas gets the rebound | 24-35 |
| 19:07 | Washington | Gustavo Russo clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Eddie Gallagher - foul #1 on Eddie Gallagher, team foul #1 | 24-35 |
| 19:07 | Washington | Gustavo Russo makes the 1st free throw | 25-35 |
| 19:07 | Washington | Gustavo Russo makes the 2nd free throw | 26-35 |
| 19:05 | Western Illinois | Arthur Thomas is called for the reach on Christopher Tompkins in the backcourt - foul #1 on Arthur Thomas, team foul #1 | 26-35 |
| 18:47 | Western Illinois | Gustavo Russo takes the ball from Derek Osmond | 26-35 |
| 18:43 | Washington | Gustavo Russo lays it up and in | 28-35 |
| 18:22 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 28-35 |
| 18:20 | Washington | Phillip Rines snags the defensive board | 28-35 |
| 17:58 | Washington | Arthur Thomas is hacked by Eddie Gallagher - foul #2 on Eddie Gallagher, team foul #2 | 28-35 |
| Subs | Washington | Phillip Hunt (SG), Clay Wells (SF), Howard Surface (PF), Michael Weisner (C) Jonathan Powell, Phillip Rines, Harvey Davies, Arthur Thomas | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles (SG), Stephen Hughes (SF), Manuel Gardner (PF), James Bruhn (C) William Simpson, John Alder, Christopher Tompkins, Eddie Gallagher | |
| 17:51 | Washington | Clay Wells hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 28-35 |
| 17:49 | Washington | Michael Weisner tips it back up and in | 30-35 |
| 17:32 | Western Illinois | Stephen Hughes misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 30-35 |
| 17:30 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond gets the offensive rebound | 30-35 |
| 17:19 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the baseline | 30-35 |
| 17:17 | Washington | Howard Surface grabs the board | 30-35 |
| 16:55 | Washington | Derek Osmond is called for the reach on Gustavo Russo - foul #1 on Derek Osmond, team foul #3 | 30-35 |
| Subs | Washington | Arthur Thomas (C) Michael Weisner | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Alder (SF), Eddie Gallagher (C) Derek Osmond, Stephen Hughes | |
| 16:45 | Washington | Phillip Hunt clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 30-35 |
| 16:44 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn pulls down the rebound | 30-35 |
| 16:41 | Western Illinois | John Alder travels in the backcourt | 30-35 |
| Subs | Washington | Harvey Davies (PF) Howard Surface | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 16:28 | Washington | Arthur Thomas banks in the layup | 32-35 |
| 16:10 | Western Illinois | Eddie Gallagher misses long on a runner from the right block | 32-35 |
| 16:08 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-35 |
| 15:59 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Manuel Gardner, team foul #4 | 32-35 |
| Subs | Washington | John Beaver (PG), Jonathan Powell (SG), Phillip Rines (SF) Gustavo Russo, Phillip Hunt, Clay Wells | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Stephen Hughes (PG), William Simpson (SG), Christopher Tompkins (PF) Edward Bolles, Manuel Gardner, James Bruhn | |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - John Beaver (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Jonathan Powell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Phillip Rines (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Harvey Davies (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Arthur Thomas (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Stephen Hughes (fresh) 1 ast. SG - William Simpson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Alder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Christopher Tompkins (fresh) 2 pts. C - Eddie Gallagher (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Washington | Phillip Rines is hacked by John Alder - foul #2 on John Alder, team foul #5 | 32-35 |
| Subs | Washington | Howard Surface (PF), Michael Weisner (C) Harvey Davies, Arthur Thomas | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond (PG), Larry Scheffel (C) John Alder, Eddie Gallagher | |
| 15:31 | Washington | John Beaver clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 32-35 |
| 15:29 | Western Illinois | Larry Scheffel gets the rebound | 32-35 |
| 15:24 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 32-35 |
| 15:22 | Washington | The rebound goes to Michael Weisner | 32-35 |
| 15:04 | Washington | John Beaver knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Jonathan Powell | 35-35 |
| 14:42 | Western Illinois | Christopher Tompkins misses long on a floater from the left side | 35-35 |
| 14:40 | Washington | The rebound goes to John Beaver | 35-35 |
| 14:22 | Washington | Phillip Rines drills a runner near the basket set up by Jonathan Powell | 37-35 |
| 14:20 | Western Illinois | Jonathan Powell steals the ball from Larry Scheffel in the backcourt | 37-35 |
| 14:00 | Washington | Phillip Rines misses the jumper from the baseline | 37-35 |
| 13:58 | Washington | Phillip Rines tips it in | 39-35 |
| 13:51 | Western Illinois | John Beaver picks off the pass by William Simpson in the backcourt | 39-35 |
| 13:50 | Washington | John Beaver misses the lay-in | 39-35 |
| 13:48 | Western Illinois | Larry Scheffel snags the defensive board | 39-35 |
| 13:45 | Western Illinois | William Simpson travels in the backcourt | 39-35 |
| Subs | Washington | Phillip Hunt (SG), Clay Wells (SF), Harvey Davies (PF), Arthur Thomas (C) Jonathan Powell, Phillip Rines, Howard Surface, Michael Weisner | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles (PG), Manuel Gardner (SG), John Alder (SF), James Bruhn (PF), Eddie Gallagher (C) Derek Osmond, William Simpson, Stephen Hughes, Christopher Tompkins, Larry Scheffel | |
| 13:26 | Washington | Harvey Davies is fouled on the floor by James Bruhn - foul #2 on James Bruhn, team foul #6 | 39-35 |
| 13:13 | Washington | Clay Wells comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 39-35 |
| 13:11 | Washington | Arthur Thomas grabs the offensive board | 39-35 |
| 12:54 | Washington | John Beaver buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Phillip Hunt | 42-35 |
| 12:44 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner is called for 10 seconds | 42-35 |
| Subs | Washington | Jonathan Powell (SG) Phillip Hunt | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond (PG) Edward Bolles | |
| 12:30 | Washington | Arthur Thomas makes the fadeaway in the lane | 44-35 |
| 12:16 | Western Illinois | Arthur Thomas blocks the short jumper by James Bruhn | 44-35 |
| 12:14 | Washington | Arthur Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 44-35 |
| 11:48 | Washington | Manuel Gardner steals it from Jonathan Powell | 44-35 |
| 11:45 | Western Illinois | John Alder jams it on a nice dish by Manuel Gardner | 44-37 |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - John Beaver (tiring) 6 pts. 3 pf. SG - Jonathan Powell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clay Wells (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harvey Davies (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Arthur Thomas (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Derek Osmond (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Manuel Gardner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - John Alder (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - James Bruhn (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Eddie Gallagher (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Washington | John Alder picks off the pass by Clay Wells | 44-37 |
| 11:29 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond jams it on a great pass from John Alder | 44-39 |
| 11:06 | Washington | Harvey Davies misses short on a shot from the left block | 44-39 |
| 11:04 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn snags the defensive board | 44-39 |
| 10:45 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond loses the dribble to Jonathan Powell | 44-39 |
| 10:41 | Washington | John Beaver hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Jonathan Powell | 46-39 |
| 10:19 | Western Illinois | John Alder is wide open but clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 46-39 |
| 10:17 | Western Illinois | Eddie Gallagher hits the follow up shot | 46-41 |
| 10:10 | Washington | John Beaver misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 46-41 |
| 10:09 | Western Illinois | John Alder gets the rebound | 46-41 |
| 10:05 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn loses the dribble to Clay Wells in the backcourt | 46-41 |
| 10:03 | Washington | Clay Wells can't finish the layup | 46-41 |
| 10:01 | Washington | Arthur Thomas pulls down the offensive rebound | 46-41 |
| 09:39 | Washington | Clay Wells clanks a floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Manuel Gardner - foul #2 on Manuel Gardner, team foul #7 | 46-41 |
| Subs | Washington | Gustavo Russo (PG), Phillip Hunt (SG), Howard Surface (PF), Michael Weisner (C) John Beaver, Jonathan Powell, Harvey Davies, Arthur Thomas | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles (PG), William Simpson (SG), Stephen Hughes (SF), Christopher Tompkins (PF), Larry Scheffel (C) Derek Osmond, Manuel Gardner, John Alder, James Bruhn, Eddie Gallagher | |
| 09:39 | Washington | Clay Wells makes the 1st free throw | 47-41 |
| 09:39 | Washington | Clay Wells makes the 2nd free throw | 48-41 |
| 09:23 | Western Illinois | William Simpson knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Edward Bolles | 48-44 |
| 09:12 | Washington | Christopher Tompkins is called for the reach on Howard Surface - foul #3 on Christopher Tompkins, team foul #8 | 48-44 |
| Subs | Washington | Phillip Rines (SF) Clay Wells | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 09:12 | Washington | Howard Surface misses the 1st free throw | 48-44 |
| 09:12 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Christopher Tompkins | 48-44 |
| 08:56 | Western Illinois | Larry Scheffel misses the easy layup but the foul's on Howard Surface - foul #3 on Howard Surface, team foul #2 | 48-44 |
| 08:56 | Western Illinois | Larry Scheffel makes the 1st free throw | 48-45 |
| 08:56 | Western Illinois | Larry Scheffel misses the 2nd free throw | 48-45 |
| 08:56 | Washington | Michael Weisner grabs the board | 48-45 |
| 08:34 | Washington | Phillip Rines scores on a jump hook from close range | 50-45 |
| 08:15 | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles misses the shot from the right block | 50-45 |
| 08:14 | Washington | The rebound goes to Phillip Rines | 50-45 |
| 07:57 | Washington | Howard Surface misses the lay-in | 50-45 |
| 07:56 | Washington | Phillip Rines tips it in | 52-45 |
| 07:39 | Western Illinois | Stephen Hughes hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side | 52-45 |
| 07:37 | Washington | Phillip Rines gets the rebound | 52-45 |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - Gustavo Russo (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Phillip Hunt (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Phillip Rines (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb. PF - Howard Surface (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Michael Weisner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Edward Bolles (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - William Simpson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Stephen Hughes (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - Christopher Tompkins (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Larry Scheffel (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Washington | Michael Weisner misses short on a shot from the right side | 52-45 |
| 07:21 | Western Illinois | Christopher Tompkins snags the defensive board | 52-45 |
| 07:18 | Western Illinois | Gustavo Russo is called for the reach on William Simpson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gustavo Russo, team foul #3 | 52-45 |
| Subs | Washington | Jonathan Powell (SG), Arthur Thomas (C) Phillip Hunt, Michael Weisner | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond (PG), John Alder (SF), George Harrison (PF), Eddie Gallagher (C) Edward Bolles, Stephen Hughes, Christopher Tompkins, Larry Scheffel | |
| 07:02 | Western Illinois | John Alder misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 52-45 |
| 07:01 | Washington | Howard Surface gets the rebound | 52-45 |
| 06:56 | Washington | Gustavo Russo blows the layup but he's fouled by Derek Osmond - foul #2 on Derek Osmond, team foul #9 | 52-45 |
| Subs | Washington | Harvey Davies (PF) Howard Surface | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 06:56 | Washington | Gustavo Russo misses the 1st free throw | 52-45 |
| 06:56 | Washington | Gustavo Russo makes the 2nd free throw | 53-45 |
| 06:39 | Western Illinois | Jonathan Powell is called for the reach on Derek Osmond - foul #2 on Jonathan Powell, team foul #4 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Washington | John Beaver (PG) Gustavo Russo | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 06:20 | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond is called for traveling | 53-45 |
| Subs | Washington | Phillip Hunt (SG) Jonathan Powell | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 06:02 | Washington | Harvey Davies dunks the ball on a great pass from Arthur Thomas | 55-45 |
| 05:46 | Western Illinois | Arthur Thomas swats the layup by Eddie Gallagher | 55-45 |
| 05:45 | Western Illinois | John Alder tips it but misses | 55-45 |
| 05:44 | Western Illinois | John Alder pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-45 |
| 05:33 | Western Illinois | Eddie Gallagher misses long on an open runner from the right block | 55-45 |
| 05:32 | Washington | John Beaver pulls down the rebound | 55-45 |
| 05:14 | Washington | Phillip Rines can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 55-45 |
| 05:13 | Washington | Phillip Rines grabs the offensive board | 55-45 |
| 05:00 | Washington | Arthur Thomas scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Phillip Hunt | 57-45 |
| 04:58 | Western Illinois | George Harrison throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 57-45 |
| Subs | Washington | Gustavo Russo (PG), Jonathan Powell (SG), Clay Wells (SF), Howard Surface (PF) John Beaver, Phillip Hunt, Phillip Rines, Harvey Davies | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Gregory Carver (PG), Manuel Gardner (SG), Stephen Hughes (SF), Christopher Tompkins (PF), James Bruhn (C) Derek Osmond, William Simpson, John Alder, George Harrison, Eddie Gallagher | |
| 04:46 | Washington | Jonathan Powell can't connect on a shot from the left wing | 57-45 |
| 04:45 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner snags the defensive board | 57-45 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:36 | Western Illinois | Christopher Tompkins misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-45 |
| 04:34 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner tips it but misses | 57-45 |
| 04:32 | Washington | The rebound goes to Howard Surface | 57-45 |
| 04:13 | Washington | Jonathan Powell makes the turnaround in the lane | 59-45 |
| 04:09 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner is called for traveling in the backcourt | 59-45 |
| Subs | Washington | Michael Weisner (C) Arthur Thomas | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Derek Osmond (PG) Gregory Carver | |
| 03:52 | Washington | Christopher Tompkins picks off the pass by Clay Wells | 59-45 |
| 03:36 | Western Illinois | Howard Surface picks off the pass by Derek Osmond | 59-45 |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - Gustavo Russo (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Jonathan Powell (tiring) 5 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SF - Clay Wells (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Howard Surface (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Michael Weisner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Derek Osmond (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Manuel Gardner (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. SF - Stephen Hughes (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Christopher Tompkins (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - James Bruhn (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:19 | Washington | Clay Wells connects on the floater from the free throw line | 61-45 |
| 03:02 | Western Illinois | Christopher Tompkins travels with the ball | 61-45 |
| Subs | Washington | Phillip Hunt (SG) Jonathan Powell | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Gregory Carver (PG), Edward Bolles (SG), Larry Scheffel (C) Derek Osmond, Christopher Tompkins, James Bruhn | |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:48 | Washington | Michael Weisner scores on a driving attempt from the right block and he's fouled by Manuel Gardner - foul #3 on Manuel Gardner, team foul #10 | 63-45 |
| 02:48 | Washington | Michael Weisner makes the free throw | 64-45 |
| 02:33 | Western Illinois | Larry Scheffel throws a bad pass out of bounds | 64-45 |
| 02:11 | Washington | Gustavo Russo clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 64-45 |
| 02:10 | Washington | Howard Surface pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-45 |
| 01:50 | Washington | Phillip Hunt is whistled for a carry | 64-45 |
| Subs | Washington | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | James Bruhn (PF) Gregory Carver | |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:36 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn misses short on a shot in the lane but he's hacked by Michael Weisner - foul #2 on Michael Weisner, team foul #5 | 64-45 |
| 01:36 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn makes the 1st free throw | 64-46 |
| 01:36 | Western Illinois | James Bruhn misses the 2nd free throw | 64-46 |
| 01:36 | Washington | The rebound goes to Howard Surface | 64-46 |
| 01:15 | Washington | Phillip Hunt travels with the ball | 64-46 |
| 01:13 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner is hacked by Phillip Hunt in the backcourt - foul #1 on Phillip Hunt, team foul #6 | 64-46 |
| 00:55 | Western Illinois | Manuel Gardner connects on the fadeaway from the right wing | 64-48 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:28 | Washington | Phillip Hunt misses short on a runner in the lane | 64-48 |
| 00:26 | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles gets the rebound | 64-48 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Gustavo Russo is called for the reach on Edward Bolles in the backcourt - foul #4 on Gustavo Russo, team foul #7 | 64-48 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles makes the 1st free throw | 64-49 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Edward Bolles makes the 2nd free throw | 64-50 |
| 00:00 | Washington | Gustavo Russo runs out the clock | 64-50 |