| Lineup | Mercer | PG - Thomas Murphy (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Fredric Canter (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Hansen (fresh) 2 pts. PF - William Provencher (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Jean Elliott (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Tillman (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Seddon (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kenneth Ringler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Ronald King (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon inbounds the ball | 27-37 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:43 | Western Illinois | Jean Elliott is called for the reach on Ronald King - foul #3 on Jean Elliott, team foul #1 | 27-37 |
| Subs | Mercer | Thomas Smith (C) Jean Elliott | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 19:36 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner misses short on a driving attempt in the lane | 27-37 |
| 19:34 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler tips it back up and in | 27-39 |
| 19:21 | Mercer | Fredric Canter comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 27-39 |
| 19:19 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Ronald King | 27-39 |
| 19:07 | Western Illinois | Robert Hansen steps in front of the Christopher Garner pass | 27-39 |
| 19:00 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy makes the 3 from straight away | 30-39 |
| 18:31 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner is hacked by Fredric Canter - foul #1 on Fredric Canter, team foul #2 | 30-39 |
| 18:17 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner is fouled on the floor by Fredric Canter - foul #2 on Fredric Canter, team foul #3 | 30-39 |
| 18:07 | Western Illinois | The short jumper by Kenneth Ringler is denied by William Provencher | 30-39 |
| 18:06 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy gets the rebound | 30-39 |
| 17:39 | Mercer | William Provencher misses the dunk but he's fouled by Kenneth Ringler - foul #1 on Kenneth Ringler, team foul #1 | 30-39 |
| Subs | Mercer | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager (SG) Christopher Garner | |
| 17:39 | Mercer | William Provencher makes the 1st free throw | 31-39 |
| 17:39 | Mercer | William Provencher makes the 2nd free throw | 32-39 |
| 17:30 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon's pass is intercepted by Robert Hansen | 32-39 |
| 17:14 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy drills a runner in the lane and he's hacked by Ronald King - foul #3 on Ronald King, team foul #2 | 34-39 |
| Subs | Mercer | Charles Troncoso (SG), Andrew Clifton (C) Fredric Canter, Thomas Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Russell McCaughan (SG), Billie Goshorn (PF), David Brundage (C) George Tillman, Kenneth Ringler, Ronald King | |
| 17:14 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy makes the free throw | 35-39 |
| 16:58 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Thomas Murphy - foul #2 on Thomas Murphy, team foul #4 | 35-39 |
| Subs | Mercer | Christopher Johnson (PG), Francis Vath (SG) Thomas Murphy, William Provencher | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Timothy Parker (SF) Daniel Seddon | |
| 16:58 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager misses the 1st free throw | 35-39 |
| 16:58 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager makes the 2nd free throw | 35-40 |
| 16:41 | Mercer | Robert Hansen hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 38-40 |
| 16:36 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Johnson - foul #1 on Christopher Johnson, team foul #5 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Mercer | Darryl Main (PF) Robert Hansen | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 16:19 | Western Illinois | Timothy Parker misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 38-40 |
| 16:18 | Mercer | The rebound goes to Charles Troncoso | 38-40 |
| 16:02 | Mercer | Christopher Johnson is hacked by Timothy Parker - foul #1 on Timothy Parker, team foul #3 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Mercer | Fredric Canter (SG), William Provencher (PF) Francis Vath, Darryl Main | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Tillman (PG), Christopher Garner (SG), Daniel Seddon (SF), Kenneth Ringler (PF) Dennis Prager, Russell McCaughan, Timothy Parker, David Brundage | |
| 15:46 | Mercer | Charles Troncoso misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 38-40 |
| 15:44 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner snags the defensive board | 38-40 |
| Lineup | Mercer | PG - Christopher Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Fredric Canter (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Charles Troncoso (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. PF - William Provencher (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Andrew Clifton (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Tillman (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Seddon (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kenneth Ringler (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Billie Goshorn (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:28 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon misses short on a floater from the left block but he's hacked by William Provencher - foul #3 on William Provencher, team foul #6 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Mercer | Thomas Murphy (PG), Robert Hansen (SF), Jean Elliott (C) Christopher Johnson, Charles Troncoso, Andrew Clifton | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Ronald King (C) Billie Goshorn | |
| 15:28 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon misses the 1st free throw | 38-40 |
| 15:28 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon makes the 2nd free throw | 38-41 |
| 15:10 | Mercer | William Provencher misses the fadeaway near the basket | 38-41 |
| 15:09 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy tips it back up and in | 40-41 |
| 14:57 | Western Illinois | George Tillman knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Christopher Garner | 40-44 |
| 14:37 | Mercer | George Tillman is called for the reach on Robert Hansen - foul #1 on George Tillman, team foul #4 | 40-44 |
| 14:29 | Mercer | The jump hook by Robert Hansen is blocked by Kenneth Ringler | 40-44 |
| 14:27 | Western Illinois | George Tillman pulls down the rebound | 40-44 |
| 14:16 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-44 |
| 14:14 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon grabs the offensive rebound | 40-44 |
| 14:09 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner buries a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from George Tillman | 40-47 |
| 14:07 | Mercer | George Tillman steals the ball from Thomas Murphy in the backcourt | 40-47 |
| 13:47 | Western Illinois | George Tillman can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Thomas Murphy - foul #3 on Thomas Murphy, team foul #7 | 40-47 |
| Subs | Mercer | Charles Troncoso (SG), Andrew Clifton (PF) Fredric Canter, William Provencher | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager (SG), Timothy Parker (SF), Billie Goshorn (PF) Christopher Garner, Daniel Seddon, Kenneth Ringler | |
| 13:47 | Western Illinois | George Tillman misses the 1st free throw | 40-47 |
| 13:47 | Western Illinois | George Tillman misses the 2nd free throw | 40-47 |
| 13:47 | Mercer | Jean Elliott gets the rebound | 40-47 |
| 13:23 | Mercer | Andrew Clifton is hacked by George Tillman - foul #2 on George Tillman, team foul #5 | 40-47 |
| Subs | Mercer | Thomas Smith (C) Jean Elliott | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Russell McCaughan (SG) George Tillman | |
| 13:09 | Mercer | Charles Troncoso scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Robert Hansen | 43-47 |
| 12:55 | Western Illinois | Andrew Clifton steals it from Billie Goshorn | 43-47 |
| 12:26 | Mercer | Andrew Clifton's floater is knocked away by Ronald King | 43-47 |
| 12:25 | Western Illinois | Billie Goshorn snags the defensive board | 43-47 |
| 12:20 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager scores on a floater from the left block | 43-49 |
| 12:04 | Mercer | Robert Hansen scores on a floater near the basket on a nice dish by Thomas Murphy | 45-49 |
| 11:58 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager makes the driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Russell McCaughan | 45-51 |
| 11:36 | Mercer | Andrew Clifton's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-51 |
| Subs | Mercer | Christopher Johnson (PG), Fredric Canter (SG), William Provencher (PF), Jean Elliott (C) Thomas Murphy, Robert Hansen, Andrew Clifton, Thomas Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Tillman (PG), Christopher Garner (SG), Daniel Seddon (SF), Kenneth Ringler (PF) Dennis Prager, Russell McCaughan, Timothy Parker, Ronald King | |
| Lineup | Mercer | PG - Christopher Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Fredric Canter (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Charles Troncoso (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. PF - William Provencher (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Jean Elliott (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Tillman (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Christopher Garner (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Seddon (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Kenneth Ringler (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Billie Goshorn (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:19 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon travels with the ball | 45-51 |
| 11:09 | Mercer | Christopher Garner takes the ball from Christopher Johnson | 45-51 |
| 10:55 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 45-51 |
| 10:54 | Mercer | Jean Elliott grabs the board | 45-51 |
| 10:31 | Mercer | William Provencher comes up short on the jump hook from the right block | 45-51 |
| 10:30 | Mercer | Fredric Canter pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-51 |
| 10:19 | Mercer | Billie Goshorn picks off the pass by Charles Troncoso | 45-51 |
| 10:10 | Western Illinois | George Tillman clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 45-51 |
| 10:09 | Mercer | William Provencher grabs the defensive rebound | 45-51 |
| 09:50 | Mercer | Charles Troncoso misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline | 45-51 |
| 09:49 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner grabs the defensive rebound | 45-51 |
| 09:45 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Kenneth Ringler | 45-54 |
| 09:38 | Mercer | William Provencher misses short on a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on George Tillman - foul #3 on George Tillman, team foul #6 | 45-54 |
| Subs | Mercer | Thomas Murphy (PG), Robert Hansen (SF), Thomas Smith (C) Christopher Johnson, Charles Troncoso, Jean Elliott | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager (SG), Ronald King (C) Christopher Garner, Billie Goshorn | |
| 09:38 | Mercer | William Provencher misses the 1st free throw | 45-54 |
| 09:38 | Mercer | William Provencher makes the 2nd free throw | 46-54 |
| 09:19 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler misses the floater from the left side | 46-54 |
| 09:18 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Ronald King | 46-54 |
| 09:04 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon is hacked by Thomas Smith - foul #1 on Thomas Smith, team foul #8 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Mercer | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Russell McCaughan (SG) George Tillman | |
| 09:04 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon makes the 1st free throw | 46-55 |
| 09:04 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon makes the 2nd free throw | 46-56 |
| 08:48 | Mercer | Daniel Seddon steals the ball from Robert Hansen | 46-56 |
| 08:45 | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager hits the finger roll set up by Daniel Seddon | 46-58 |
| 08:21 | Mercer | Russell McCaughan steals the ball from Fredric Canter | 46-58 |
| 08:05 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 46-58 |
| 08:04 | Mercer | Thomas Smith grabs the board | 46-58 |
| 07:53 | Mercer | Fredric Canter misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 46-58 |
| 07:51 | Mercer | William Provencher grabs the offensive rebound | 46-58 |
| 07:32 | Mercer | Fredric Canter connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-58 |
| Lineup | Mercer | PG - Thomas Murphy (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Fredric Canter (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Hansen (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - William Provencher (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Smith (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Dennis Prager (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Russell McCaughan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Daniel Seddon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Kenneth Ringler (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald King (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:17 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 49-58 |
| 07:15 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Dennis Prager | 49-58 |
| 06:55 | Western Illinois | Russell McCaughan clanks a jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on Robert Hansen - foul #1 on Robert Hansen, team foul #9 | 49-58 |
| Subs | Mercer | Christopher Johnson (PG), Charles Troncoso (SG), Francis Vath (SF), Andrew Clifton (PF), Jean Elliott (C) Thomas Murphy, Fredric Canter, Robert Hansen, William Provencher, Thomas Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner (SG), Timothy Parker (SF), Billie Goshorn (PF), David Brundage (C) Dennis Prager, Daniel Seddon, Kenneth Ringler, Ronald King | |
| 06:55 | Western Illinois | Russell McCaughan makes the 1st free throw | 49-59 |
| 06:55 | Western Illinois | Russell McCaughan misses the 2nd free throw | 49-59 |
| 06:55 | Mercer | Andrew Clifton grabs the board | 49-59 |
| 06:42 | Mercer | David Brundage picks off the pass by Andrew Clifton | 49-59 |
| 06:26 | Western Illinois | Timothy Parker hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 49-59 |
| 06:24 | Mercer | The rebound goes to Andrew Clifton | 49-59 |
| 06:16 | Mercer | Andrew Clifton throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-59 |
| Subs | Mercer | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Tillman (PG) Russell McCaughan | |
| 05:59 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 49-59 |
| 05:57 | Mercer | Jean Elliott grabs the defensive rebound | 49-59 |
| 05:44 | Mercer | Francis Vath misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-59 |
| 05:42 | Mercer | Francis Vath gets the offensive rebound | 49-59 |
| 05:29 | Mercer | Jean Elliott misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 49-59 |
| 05:28 | Western Illinois | David Brundage snags the defensive board | 49-59 |
| 05:22 | Western Illinois | Billie Goshorn misses the driving attempt from the baseline | 49-59 |
| 05:20 | Mercer | Jean Elliott pulls down the rebound | 49-59 |
| 04:58 | Mercer | Jean Elliott connects on the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Francis Vath | 51-59 |
| 04:49 | Western Illinois | David Brundage hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by George Tillman | 51-62 |
| 04:24 | Mercer | Charles Troncoso comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 51-62 |
| 04:22 | Western Illinois | Billie Goshorn snags the defensive board | 51-62 |
| 04:03 | Western Illinois | Timothy Parker is whistled for a carry | 51-62 |
| Subs | Mercer | Thomas Murphy (PG), Fredric Canter (SG), Robert Hansen (SF), William Provencher (PF), Thomas Smith (C) Christopher Johnson, Charles Troncoso, Francis Vath, Andrew Clifton, Jean Elliott | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager (SG), Daniel Seddon (SF), Kenneth Ringler (PF), Ronald King (C) Christopher Garner, Timothy Parker, Billie Goshorn, David Brundage | |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:48 | Mercer | William Provencher hits a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Murphy | 53-62 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:28 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon hits a jumper from the free throw line set up by Dennis Prager | 53-64 |
| Lineup | Mercer | PG - Thomas Murphy (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Fredric Canter (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Hansen (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - William Provencher (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Smith (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - George Tillman (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Dennis Prager (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Seddon (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Kenneth Ringler (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald King (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:08 | Mercer | Thomas Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 53-64 |
| 03:07 | Mercer | The offensive rebound goes to William Provencher | 53-64 |
| 02:56 | Mercer | William Provencher slams it home set up by Thomas Murphy | 55-64 |
| 02:27 | Western Illinois | George Tillman can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 55-64 |
| 02:26 | Mercer | Fredric Canter grabs the board | 55-64 |
| 02:21 | Mercer | Fredric Canter scores on a shot from the left side on a great pass from Thomas Murphy and he's fouled by Dennis Prager - foul #3 on Dennis Prager, team foul #7 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Mercer | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner (SG) George Tillman | |
| 02:21 | Mercer | Fredric Canter makes the free throw | 58-64 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler scores on a runner in the lane and he's fouled by William Provencher - foul #4 on William Provencher, team foul #10 | 58-66 |
| Subs | Mercer | Jean Elliott (C) Thomas Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | George Tillman (PG) Dennis Prager | |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler misses the free throw | 58-66 |
| 02:00 | Mercer | Jean Elliott pulls down the rebound | 58-66 |
| 01:41 | Mercer | Fredric Canter hits a shot from close range | 60-66 |
| 01:23 | Western Illinois | Christopher Garner comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 60-66 |
| 01:22 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon tips it home | 60-68 |
| 01:07 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy hits a floater from the left wing on a great pass from Fredric Canter | 62-68 |
| 00:56 | Western Illinois | Kenneth Ringler buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Christopher Garner | 62-71 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:48 | Mercer | Fredric Canter is fouled on the floor by George Tillman - foul #4 on George Tillman, team foul #8 | 62-71 |
| 00:48 | Mercer | Fredric Canter makes the 1st free throw | 63-71 |
| 00:48 | Mercer | Fredric Canter makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:47 | Western Illinois | Thomas Murphy is called for the reach on George Tillman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Thomas Murphy, team foul #11 | 64-71 |
| Subs | Mercer | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Prager (SG), David Brundage (C) Christopher Garner, Ronald King | |
| 00:47 | Western Illinois | George Tillman makes the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:47 | Western Illinois | George Tillman makes the 2nd free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:39 | Mercer | Thomas Murphy hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Robert Hansen | 67-73 |
| 00:39 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-73 |
| 00:38 | Western Illinois | George Tillman is hacked by Fredric Canter in the backcourt - foul #3 on Fredric Canter, team foul #12 | 67-73 |
| 00:38 | Western Illinois | George Tillman misses the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:38 | Western Illinois | George Tillman misses the 2nd free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:38 | Mercer | William Provencher snags the defensive board | 67-73 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:34 | Mercer | Fredric Canter misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 67-73 |
| 00:32 | Western Illinois | David Brundage snags the defensive board | 67-73 |
| 00:30 | Western Illinois | David Brundage is hacked by Thomas Murphy in the backcourt - foul #5 on Thomas Murphy, team foul #13 | 67-73 |
| Subs | Mercer | Christopher Johnson (PG) Thomas Murphy | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 00:30 | Western Illinois | David Brundage makes the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:30 | Western Illinois | David Brundage makes the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:24 | Mercer | Fredric Canter makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Jean Elliott | 70-75 |
| 00:24 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 70-75 |
| 00:23 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon is hacked by Fredric Canter in the backcourt - foul #4 on Fredric Canter, team foul #14 | 70-75 |
| 00:23 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon makes the 1st free throw | 70-76 |
| 00:23 | Western Illinois | Daniel Seddon makes the 2nd free throw | 70-77 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:18 | Mercer | Fredric Canter clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 70-77 |
| 00:17 | Mercer | Jean Elliott gets the offensive rebound | 70-77 |
| 00:15 | Mercer | Fredric Canter misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 70-77 |
| 00:14 | Mercer | Robert Hansen grabs the offensive board | 70-77 |
| 00:11 | Mercer | Fredric Canter's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 70-77 |
| 00:10 | Western Illinois | David Brundage is hacked by Christopher Johnson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Christopher Johnson, team foul #15 | 70-77 |
| 00:10 | Western Illinois | David Brundage misses the 1st free throw | 70-77 |
| 00:10 | Western Illinois | David Brundage makes the 2nd free throw | 70-78 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:02 | Mercer | William Provencher loses the dribble to George Tillman | 70-78 |
| 00:02 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 70-78 |
| Game Plan | Mercer | Mercer is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Illinois | George Tillman runs out the clock | 70-78 |