| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Albert Kingston (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Martin Napoli (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jimmie Gibbs (fresh) 3 pts. PF - William Walker (fresh) 8 pts. C - Jonathan Grego (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - William Elwell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Veiga (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Sharp (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. PF - Russell Zinn (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Eric Bratten (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp inbounds the ball | 40-51 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:49 | Eastern Illinois | William Walker swats the layup by Russell Zinn | 40-51 |
| 19:47 | Jacksonville State | William Walker pulls down the rebound | 40-51 |
| 19:34 | Jacksonville State | William Walker travels with the ball | 40-51 |
| 19:08 | Eastern Illinois | Jimmie Gibbs steals it from Larry Sharp | 40-51 |
| 19:05 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston lays it up and in on a great pass from Jimmie Gibbs | 42-51 |
| 19:01 | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Jonathan Grego - foul #1 on Jonathan Grego, team foul #1 | 42-51 |
| 19:01 | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell makes the 1st free throw | 42-52 |
| 19:01 | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell misses the 2nd free throw | 42-52 |
| 19:01 | Jacksonville State | William Walker pulls down the rebound | 42-52 |
| 18:43 | Jacksonville State | William Walker blows the layup | 42-52 |
| 18:41 | Jacksonville State | William Walker grabs the offensive rebound | 42-52 |
| 18:22 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli makes the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Albert Kingston | 44-52 |
| 18:09 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-52 |
| 18:07 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Larry Sharp | 44-52 |
| 17:54 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga misses badly on a driving attempt in the paint but he's fouled by Albert Kingston - foul #2 on Albert Kingston, team foul #2 | 44-52 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley (PG), Donald Callaham (SG), Michael Christenson (PF), Lawrence Turner (C) Albert Kingston, Martin Napoli, William Walker, Jonathan Grego | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky (PG), Roy Johnson (SF), David White (PF), George Gallagher (C) William Elwell, Larry Sharp, Russell Zinn, Eric Bratten | |
| 17:54 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga makes the 1st free throw | 44-53 |
| 17:54 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga makes the 2nd free throw | 44-54 |
| 17:50 | Jacksonville State | Michael Christenson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 44-54 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | James Ziek (SF) Jimmie Gibbs | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| 17:30 | Eastern Illinois | The jump hook by Roy Johnson is blocked by Michael Christenson | 44-54 |
| 17:28 | Jacksonville State | Michael Christenson snags the defensive board | 44-54 |
| 17:24 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-54 |
| 17:23 | Jacksonville State | Michael Christenson gets the offensive rebound | 44-54 |
| 17:07 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham loses the ball out of bounds | 44-54 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs (SF) James Ziek | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| 16:46 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga drills a shot in the paint set up by Henry Kasky | 44-56 |
| 16:34 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 46-56 |
| 16:24 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga misses the jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Thomas Whaley - foul #2 on Thomas Whaley, team foul #3 | 46-56 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli (SG) Lawrence Turner | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (PG), Timmy Orris (SF), Russell Zinn (PF), Wallace Williamson (C) Henry Kasky, Roy Johnson, David White, George Gallagher | |
| 16:24 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga makes the 1st free throw | 46-57 |
| 16:24 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga makes the 2nd free throw | 46-58 |
| 16:06 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham misses the shot from the free throw line | 46-58 |
| 16:05 | Jacksonville State | Michael Christenson can't tip it in | 46-58 |
| 16:03 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Russell Zinn | 46-58 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Thomas Whaley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Martin Napoli (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jimmie Gibbs (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Donald Callaham (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Christenson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - William Elwell (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Veiga (tiring) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Timmy Orris (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Russell Zinn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Wallace Williamson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:57 | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 46-58 |
| 15:55 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli grabs the defensive rebound | 46-58 |
| 15:52 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley is fouled in the backcourt by William Elwell - foul #2 on William Elwell, team foul #1 | 46-58 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston (PG), Donald Ruder (SG), William Walker (PF), Jonathan Grego (C) Thomas Whaley, Martin Napoli, Donald Callaham, Michael Christenson | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts (PG), Larry Sharp (SF) Joseph Veiga, Timmy Orris | |
| 15:40 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder double dribbles | 46-58 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli (SF) Jimmie Gibbs | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris (PF) Russell Zinn | |
| 15:19 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Ruder steals it from Richard Roberts | 46-58 |
| 15:15 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder banks in the layup | 48-58 |
| 14:50 | Eastern Illinois | William Walker blocks the short jumper by Timmy Orris | 48-58 |
| 14:49 | Jacksonville State | William Walker pulls down the rebound | 48-58 |
| 14:45 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 48-58 |
| 14:44 | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris pulls down the rebound | 48-58 |
| 14:40 | Eastern Illinois | William Walker is called for the reach on Timmy Orris - foul #2 on William Walker, team foul #4 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs (SF), Michael Christenson (PF), Lawrence Turner (C) Martin Napoli, William Walker, Jonathan Grego | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Russell Zinn (PF), Eric Bratten (C) William Elwell, Larry Sharp, Timmy Orris, Wallace Williamson | |
| 14:21 | Eastern Illinois | Jimmie Gibbs steals the ball from Henry Kasky | 48-58 |
| 14:18 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder banks in the layup set up by Jimmie Gibbs | 50-58 |
| 13:56 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten comes up short on the floater from the right side | 50-58 |
| 13:54 | Jacksonville State | Michael Christenson grabs the board | 50-58 |
| 13:34 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 50-58 |
| 13:33 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs tips it but misses | 50-58 |
| 13:32 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Russell Zinn | 50-58 |
| 13:26 | Eastern Illinois | Russell Zinn drills a turnaround from the baseline set up by Eric Bratten | 50-60 |
| 13:12 | Jacksonville State | Eric Bratten is called for the reach on Jimmie Gibbs - foul #2 on Eric Bratten, team foul #2 | 50-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli (PG), Donald Callaham (SG), William Walker (PF), George Ledger (C) Albert Kingston, Donald Ruder, Michael Christenson, Lawrence Turner | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp (SF), David White (PF), George Gallagher (C) Roy Johnson, Russell Zinn, Eric Bratten | |
| 12:49 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli double dribbles | 50-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley (PG), Jonathan Grego (C) Jimmie Gibbs, George Ledger | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (SG) Henry Kasky | |
| 12:34 | Eastern Illinois | Jonathan Grego is called for the reach on Richard Roberts - foul #2 on Jonathan Grego, team foul #5 | 50-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga (SG) Richard Roberts | |
| 12:22 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 50-60 |
| 12:20 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham grabs the board | 50-60 |
| 12:07 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley is fouled on the floor by George Gallagher - foul #1 on George Gallagher, team foul #3 | 50-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris (PF), Wallace Williamson (C) David White, George Gallagher | |
| 11:44 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 50-60 |
| 11:42 | Eastern Illinois | Wallace Williamson grabs the board | 50-60 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Thomas Whaley (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Martin Napoli (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Callaham (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Walker (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Jonathan Grego (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - William Elwell (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Veiga (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Sharp (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. PF - Timmy Orris (fresh) 1 pts. C - Wallace Williamson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:37 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 50-60 |
| 11:35 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley gets the rebound | 50-60 |
| 11:19 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham misses long on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Timmy Orris - foul #1 on Timmy Orris, team foul #4 | 50-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder (SG), Jimmie Gibbs (SF), Michael Christenson (C) Thomas Whaley, William Walker, Jonathan Grego | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts (PG), Henry Kasky (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Russell Zinn (PF), Eric Bratten (C) William Elwell, Joseph Veiga, Larry Sharp, Timmy Orris, Wallace Williamson | |
| 11:19 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham misses the 1st free throw | 50-60 |
| 11:19 | Jacksonville State | Donald Callaham makes the 2nd free throw | 51-60 |
| 11:17 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Ruder steals the ball from Richard Roberts in the backcourt | 51-60 |
| 11:02 | Jacksonville State | The jump hook by Jimmie Gibbs is blocked by Roy Johnson | 51-60 |
| 11:01 | Eastern Illinois | Russell Zinn pulls down the rebound | 51-60 |
| 10:37 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson is called for traveling | 51-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston (PG), Lawrence Turner (C) Martin Napoli, Donald Callaham | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| 10:23 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder is wide open and dunks the ball | 53-60 |
| 10:19 | Eastern Illinois | Lawrence Turner is called for the reach on Roy Johnson - foul #1 on Lawrence Turner, team foul #6 | 53-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher (C) Eric Bratten | |
| 10:04 | Eastern Illinois | Lawrence Turner steps in front of the Roy Johnson pass | 53-60 |
| 09:44 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs misses the easy layup | 53-60 |
| 09:42 | Eastern Illinois | Russell Zinn gets the rebound | 53-60 |
| 09:35 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky clanks a fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Donald Ruder - foul #4 on Donald Ruder, team foul #7 | 53-60 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley (PG), Martin Napoli (SG), William Walker (PF) Albert Kingston, Donald Ruder, Lawrence Turner | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (SG), Larry Sharp (SF), David White (PF), Wallace Williamson (C) Richard Roberts, Roy Johnson, Russell Zinn, George Gallagher | |
| 09:35 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky misses the 1st free throw | 53-60 |
| 09:35 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky makes the 2nd free throw | 53-61 |
| 09:20 | Jacksonville State | William Walker can't throw it down | 53-61 |
| 09:18 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Wallace Williamson | 53-61 |
| 09:14 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky can't connect on a jumper from the left side but the foul's on Martin Napoli - foul #2 on Martin Napoli, team foul #8 | 53-61 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Grego (C) Michael Christenson | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten (C) Wallace Williamson | |
| 09:14 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky misses the 1st free throw | 53-61 |
| 09:14 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky makes the 2nd free throw | 53-62 |
| 08:59 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 53-62 |
| 08:58 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli grabs the offensive rebound | 53-62 |
| 08:42 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley misses long on a jumper from the left side | 53-62 |
| 08:41 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli grabs the offensive rebound | 53-62 |
| 08:21 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 53-62 |
| 08:19 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten snags the defensive board | 53-62 |
| 08:14 | Eastern Illinois | Jonathan Grego steals the ball from William Elwell | 53-62 |
| 07:53 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Jimmie Gibbs | 56-62 |
| 07:30 | Eastern Illinois | David White buries a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Henry Kasky | 56-64 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Thomas Whaley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Martin Napoli (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jimmie Gibbs (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Walker (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Jonathan Grego (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Henry Kasky (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - William Elwell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Larry Sharp (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. PF - David White (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Eric Bratten (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:28 | Jacksonville State | Henry Kasky is called for the reach on Martin Napoli in the backcourt - foul #3 on Henry Kasky, team foul #5 | 56-64 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston (PG), Donald Ruder (SG), Donald Callaham (SF), Michael Christenson (PF), Lawrence Turner (C) Thomas Whaley, Martin Napoli, Jimmie Gibbs, William Walker, Jonathan Grego | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts (PG), Joseph Veiga (SG), Roy Johnson (SF), Russell Zinn (PF), George Gallagher (C) Henry Kasky, William Elwell, Larry Sharp, David White, Eric Bratten | |
| 07:12 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston misses long on an open jumper from the right side | 56-64 |
| 07:10 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson grabs the board | 56-64 |
| 07:05 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Roy Johnson and he's fouled by Lawrence Turner - foul #2 on Lawrence Turner, team foul #9 | 56-66 |
| 07:05 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts makes the free throw | 56-67 |
| 06:45 | Jacksonville State | Lawrence Turner is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on Lawrence Turner, team foul #10 | 56-67 |
| 06:16 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson is denied on a layup by Michael Christenson | 56-67 |
| 06:15 | Jacksonville State | Lawrence Turner grabs the defensive rebound | 56-67 |
| 05:59 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Albert Kingston | 59-67 |
| 05:47 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing | 59-70 |
| 05:26 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder hits a wide open pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Lawrence Turner | 61-70 |
| 05:14 | Eastern Illinois | Lawrence Turner steals the ball from George Gallagher | 61-70 |
| 05:12 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston is called for traveling in the backcourt | 61-70 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley (PG), Martin Napoli (SG), Jimmie Gibbs (SF), William Walker (PF), Jonathan Grego (C) Albert Kingston, Donald Ruder, Donald Callaham, Michael Christenson, Lawrence Turner | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (PG), Timmy Orris (SF), Wallace Williamson (C) Richard Roberts, Roy Johnson, George Gallagher | |
| 04:53 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga misses short on a floater in the lane | 61-70 |
| 04:52 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to William Walker | 61-70 |
| 04:30 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley scores on a jumper from the right block | 63-70 |
| 04:11 | Eastern Illinois | Jimmie Gibbs steals the ball from Russell Zinn | 63-70 |
| 03:59 | Jacksonville State | William Walker makes the jumper from the left block on a great pass from Thomas Whaley | 65-70 |
| 03:41 | Eastern Illinois | The short jumper by Russell Zinn is denied by William Walker | 65-70 |
| 03:39 | Jacksonville State | Thomas Whaley gets the rebound | 65-70 |
| 03:37 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Veiga - foul #3 on Joseph Veiga, team foul #6 | 65-70 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder (SG), Michael Christenson (PF), George Ledger (C) Thomas Whaley, William Walker, Jonathan Grego | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts (PG), Henry Kasky (SG), Larry Sharp (SF), David White (PF), Eric Bratten (C) William Elwell, Joseph Veiga, Timmy Orris, Russell Zinn, Wallace Williamson | |
| 03:28 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 65-70 |
| 03:27 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Eric Bratten | 65-70 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Martin Napoli (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - Donald Ruder (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Jimmie Gibbs (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Michael Christenson (fresh) 3 pts. 9 reb. 4 blk. C - George Ledger (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Richard Roberts (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Henry Kasky (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Larry Sharp (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. PF - David White (fresh) 2 pts. C - Eric Bratten (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:23 | Eastern Illinois | Martin Napoli steals it from Richard Roberts in the backcourt | 65-70 |
| 03:07 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 65-70 |
| 03:06 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli tips it home | 67-70 |
| 02:50 | Eastern Illinois | Donald Ruder steals the ball from David White | 67-70 |
| 02:47 | Jacksonville State | Martin Napoli lays it up and in on a great pass from Donald Ruder | 69-70 |
| 02:24 | Eastern Illinois | David White hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side | 69-70 |
| 02:22 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs pulls down the rebound | 69-70 |
| 02:22 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-70 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston (PG), William Walker (PF), Jonathan Grego (C) Martin Napoli, Michael Christenson, George Ledger | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (PG) Richard Roberts | |
| 02:20 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston is fouled in the backcourt by William Elwell - foul #3 on William Elwell, team foul #7 | 69-70 |
| 02:20 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston makes the 1st free throw | 70-70 |
| 02:20 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston misses the 2nd free throw | 70-70 |
| 02:20 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten snags the defensive board | 70-70 |
| 02:20 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-70 |
| 02:01 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint but he's hacked by Jimmie Gibbs - foul #3 on Jimmie Gibbs, team foul #11 | 70-70 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts (PG), Russell Zinn (PF) Henry Kasky, David White | |
| 02:01 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp makes the 1st free throw | 70-71 |
| 02:01 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp misses the 2nd free throw | 70-71 |
| 02:01 | Jacksonville State | William Walker gets the rebound | 70-71 |
| 01:39 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder makes the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Jimmie Gibbs and he's hacked by Eric Bratten - foul #3 on Eric Bratten, team foul #8 | 72-71 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga (SG) William Elwell | |
| 01:39 | Jacksonville State | Donald Ruder makes the free throw | 73-71 |
| 01:23 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 73-71 |
| 01:22 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Veiga tips it back up and in | 73-73 |
| 01:10 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Grego can't connect on a jumper from the right block | 73-73 |
| 01:09 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston hits the follow up shot | 75-73 |
| 01:04 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts knocks in the jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Joseph Veiga | 75-75 |
| 01:02 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Roberts - foul #4 on Richard Roberts, team foul #9 | 75-75 |
| 01:02 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs makes the 1st free throw | 76-75 |
| 01:02 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Gibbs makes the 2nd free throw | 77-75 |
| 00:38 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten can't finish the layup | 77-75 |
| 00:36 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Larry Sharp | 77-75 |
| 00:17 | Eastern Illinois | Jimmie Gibbs is called for the reach on Larry Sharp - foul #4 on Jimmie Gibbs, team foul #12 | 77-75 |
| 00:17 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp makes the 1st free throw | 77-76 |
| 00:17 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Sharp makes the 2nd free throw | 77-77 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:10 | Jacksonville State | Albert Kingston's pass is intercepted by Larry Sharp in the backcourt | 77-77 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:05 | Eastern Illinois | Jonathan Grego steals it from Russell Zinn | 77-77 |
| 00:05 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-77 |
| 00:03 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Grego is fouled in the backcourt by Eric Bratten - foul #4 on Eric Bratten, team foul #10 | 77-77 |
| 00:03 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Grego makes the 1st free throw | 78-77 |
| 00:03 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Grego misses the 2nd free throw | 78-77 |
| 00:03 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Eric Bratten | 78-77 |
| 00:03 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 78-77 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Roberts misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 78-77 |