| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 4 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ronald Eyler (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Smith (fresh) PF - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jason Zbranek (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Gerard Eslick (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Anthony Childers (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Craig (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Ralph Wilde (fresh) 2 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Missouri State | David Smith inbounds the ball | 39-27 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:58 | Missouri State | Jason Zbranek steals it from Robert Hays in the backcourt | 39-27 |
| 19:46 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by William Craig | 39-30 |
| 19:24 | Missouri State | David Smith misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 39-30 |
| 19:23 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge grabs the offensive rebound | 39-30 |
| 19:10 | Missouri State | Anthony Childers is called for the reach on Scott Hay - foul #2 on Anthony Childers, team foul #1 | 39-30 |
| 18:44 | Missouri State | David Smith is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #1 | 39-30 |
| 18:20 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers loses the dribble to Donnie Woolridge | 39-30 |
| 18:09 | Missouri State | Robert Hays clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 39-30 |
| 18:08 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde snags the defensive board | 39-30 |
| 17:52 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 39-30 |
| 17:51 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge grabs the board | 39-30 |
| 17:35 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge scores on a driving attempt in the lane set up by Ronald Eyler and the foul's on Ralph Wilde - foul #1 on Ralph Wilde, team foul #2 | 41-30 |
| 17:35 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge makes the free throw | 42-30 |
| 17:15 | Western Kentucky | William Craig can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing | 42-30 |
| 17:14 | Missouri State | Scott Hay snags the defensive board | 42-30 |
| 16:51 | Missouri State | Robert Hays misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-30 |
| 16:50 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge hits the follow up shot | 44-30 |
| 16:48 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hays steals it from Jason Zbranek in the backcourt | 44-30 |
| 16:40 | Missouri State | David Smith makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Robert Hays | 46-30 |
| 16:26 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde misses badly on a floater from the free throw line | 46-30 |
| 16:25 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge pulls down the rebound | 46-30 |
| 16:20 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 46-30 |
| 16:18 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to William Craig | 46-30 |
| 16:12 | Western Kentucky | William Craig misses long on a floater from the right block | 46-30 |
| 16:11 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde can't tip it in | 46-30 |
| 16:10 | Missouri State | Robert Hays grabs the board | 46-30 |
| 15:48 | Missouri State | David Smith hits the finger roll set up by Robert Hays and the foul's on William Craig - foul #1 on William Craig, team foul #3 | 48-30 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), Robert Cook (SG), Elroy Tidwell (PF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, Ronald Eyler, Donnie Woolridge, Scott Hay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright (PG), Michael O'Brien (SG), Joel Coleman (SF), William Bissette (PF), Arthur Weaver (C) Jason Zbranek, Gerard Eslick, Anthony Childers, William Craig, Ralph Wilde | |
| 15:48 | Missouri State | David Smith makes the free throw | 49-30 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Andy Etchison (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Cook (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Elroy Tidwell (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Roy Weaver (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Micah Wright (fresh) SG - Michael O'Brien (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Joel Coleman (fresh) 2 pts. PF - William Bissette (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Arthur Weaver (fresh) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 15:32 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side | 49-30 |
| 15:31 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright gets the offensive rebound | 49-30 |
| 15:22 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 49-30 |
| 15:20 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to William Bissette | 49-30 |
| 15:09 | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-30 |
| 15:07 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell gets the rebound | 49-30 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:47 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell makes the shot in the paint set up by David Smith | 51-30 |
| 14:35 | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien is called for a pushoff foul - foul #4 on Michael O'Brien, team foul #4 | 51-30 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG) David Smith | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark (SG), Anthony Childers (SF) Michael O'Brien, William Bissette | |
| 14:06 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver can't finish the layup but the foul's on Anthony Clark - foul #2 on Anthony Clark, team foul #5 | 51-30 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), Donnie Woolridge (C) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook, Andy Etchison | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 14:06 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver makes the 1st free throw | 52-30 |
| 14:06 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver makes the 2nd free throw | 53-30 |
| 13:51 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark is whistled for a carry | 53-30 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (SF) Roy Weaver | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek (PG), Ralph Wilde (C) Micah Wright, Arthur Weaver | |
| 13:30 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell misses the jumper in the paint | 53-30 |
| 13:28 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers pulls down the rebound | 53-30 |
| 13:22 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers scores on a 3 from the right wing set up by Anthony Clark | 53-33 |
| 13:00 | Missouri State | Robert Hays's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-33 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Scott Hay (C) Elroy Tidwell | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick (SG), William Craig (PF) Anthony Clark, Joel Coleman | |
| 12:51 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers comes up short on the fadeaway from the left block but he's hacked by Andy Etchison - foul #1 on Andy Etchison, team foul #2 | 53-33 |
| 12:51 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers makes the 1st free throw | 53-34 |
| 12:51 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers makes the 2nd free throw | 53-35 |
| 12:30 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 53-35 |
| 12:28 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers grabs the defensive rebound | 53-35 |
| 12:22 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers buries a floater from the right wing | 53-37 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:07 | Missouri State | Scott Hay's pass is intercepted by Jason Zbranek | 53-37 |
| 12:04 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek banks in the layup | 53-39 |
| 11:45 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge hits a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Andy Etchison | 55-39 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 9 ast. 3 stl. SG - Ronald Eyler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Andy Etchison (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Donnie Woolridge (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jason Zbranek (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gerard Eslick (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Anthony Childers (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. PF - William Craig (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Ralph Wilde (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:25 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Gerard Eslick | 55-42 |
| 11:07 | Missouri State | Robert Hays is whistled for traveling | 55-42 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Robert Cook (SG), David Smith (SF), Elroy Tidwell (PF) Robert Hays, Ronald Eyler, Andy Etchison, Donnie Woolridge | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright (PG), Anthony Clark (SG), Joel Coleman (SF), Arthur Weaver (C) Jason Zbranek, Gerard Eslick, Anthony Childers, Ralph Wilde | |
| 10:58 | Western Kentucky | William Craig hits the finger roll on a great pass from Micah Wright | 55-44 |
| 10:43 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell is fouled on the floor by Arthur Weaver - foul #3 on Arthur Weaver, team foul #6 | 55-44 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Roy Weaver (C) Scott Hay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Bissette (PF) William Craig | |
| 10:25 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver comes up short on the shot from the left side but the foul's on Arthur Weaver - foul #4 on Arthur Weaver, team foul #7 | 55-44 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Paul Swiney (SF) Arthur Weaver | |
| 10:25 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver makes the 1st free throw | 56-44 |
| 10:25 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver makes the 2nd free throw | 57-44 |
| 09:56 | Western Kentucky | Paul Swiney hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 57-44 |
| 09:55 | Western Kentucky | William Bissette gets the offensive rebound | 57-44 |
| 09:38 | Western Kentucky | William Bissette misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 57-44 |
| 09:36 | Missouri State | David Smith snags the defensive board | 57-44 |
| 09:15 | Missouri State | The jump hook by Steven Hamilton is blocked by William Bissette | 57-44 |
| 09:13 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to William Bissette | 57-44 |
| 08:52 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 57-44 |
| 08:51 | Western Kentucky | Joel Coleman pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-44 |
| 08:41 | Western Kentucky | Elroy Tidwell is called for the reach on William Bissette - foul #4 on Elroy Tidwell, team foul #3 | 57-44 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), Donnie Woolridge (PF), Scott Hay (C) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook, Elroy Tidwell, Roy Weaver | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek (PG), Gerard Eslick (SG), Anthony Childers (SF), William Craig (PF), Ralph Wilde (C) Micah Wright, Anthony Clark, Paul Swiney, William Bissette, Joel Coleman | |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde misses the floater from the right side but the foul's on Scott Hay - foul #1 on Scott Hay, team foul #4 | 57-44 |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde makes the 1st free throw | 57-45 |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde misses the 2nd free throw | 57-45 |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | William Craig pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-45 |
| 08:10 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane | 57-45 |
| 08:09 | Missouri State | Scott Hay snags the defensive board | 57-45 |
| 08:03 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 57-45 |
| 08:01 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick pulls down the rebound | 57-45 |
| 07:42 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Jason Zbranek | 57-48 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 4 pts. 9 ast. 3 stl. SG - Ronald Eyler (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - David Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jason Zbranek (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gerard Eslick (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Anthony Childers (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. PF - William Craig (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ralph Wilde (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 07:23 | Missouri State | Scott Hay makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Ronald Eyler | 60-48 |
| 07:02 | Western Kentucky | William Craig's pass is intercepted by Robert Hays | 60-48 |
| 06:58 | Missouri State | Robert Hays is fouled on the floor by Jason Zbranek - foul #2 on Jason Zbranek, team foul #8 | 60-48 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (SF), Elroy Tidwell (PF) David Smith, Donnie Woolridge | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien (SG) Gerard Eslick | |
| 06:58 | Missouri State | Robert Hays makes the 1st free throw | 61-48 |
| 06:58 | Missouri State | Robert Hays makes the 2nd free throw | 62-48 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:37 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Michael O'Brien and he's fouled by Elroy Tidwell - foul #5 on Elroy Tidwell, team foul #5 | 62-50 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge (PF) Elroy Tidwell | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 06:37 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde makes the free throw | 62-51 |
| 06:16 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler connects on the shot from the left wing | 64-51 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:57 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 64-51 |
| 05:56 | Missouri State | Scott Hay gets the rebound | 64-51 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:33 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 64-51 |
| 05:32 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler snags the offensive board | 64-51 |
| 05:08 | Missouri State | Robert Hays makes the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Ronald Eyler | 67-51 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:58 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-51 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Cook (SG), David Smith (SF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, Ronald Eyler, Scott Hay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick (PG), Joel Coleman (SF), William Bissette (PF), Arthur Weaver (C) Jason Zbranek, Anthony Childers, William Craig, Ralph Wilde | |
| 04:29 | Missouri State | Robert Cook comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 67-51 |
| 04:28 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Joel Coleman | 67-51 |
| 04:22 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Weaver double dribbles | 67-51 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Brian Owensby (C) Donnie Woolridge | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark (SG) Michael O'Brien | |
| 04:06 | Missouri State | Joel Coleman steals it from Robert Cook | 67-51 |
| 03:46 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Weaver misses long on a turnaround in the paint | 67-51 |
| 03:45 | Western Kentucky | Joel Coleman pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-51 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:32 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick connects on the floater from just outside the lane set up by Arthur Weaver and he's hacked by Andy Etchison - foul #2 on Andy Etchison, team foul #6 | 67-53 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG) Andy Etchison, Robert Cook | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers (SF) William Bissette | |
| 03:32 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick makes the free throw | 67-54 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 9 pts. 9 ast. 4 stl. SG - Ronald Eyler (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SF - David Smith (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Roy Weaver (fresh) 11 pts. C - Brian Owensby (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Gerard Eslick (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Anthony Clark (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Childers (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. PF - Joel Coleman (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Arthur Weaver (fresh) 4 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:08 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver misses short on a driving attempt from the right block | 67-54 |
| 03:07 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick gets the rebound | 67-54 |
| 02:46 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick hits a 3 pointer from the left corner | 67-57 |
| 02:46 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-57 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge (PF), Scott Hay (C) Roy Weaver, Brian Owensby | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek (PG), Michael O'Brien (SG), William Craig (PF), Ralph Wilde (C) Gerard Eslick, Anthony Clark, Joel Coleman, Arthur Weaver | |
| 02:30 | Missouri State | Robert Hays misses long on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Jason Zbranek - foul #3 on Jason Zbranek, team foul #9 | 67-57 |
| 02:30 | Missouri State | Robert Hays makes the 1st free throw | 68-57 |
| 02:30 | Missouri State | Robert Hays makes the 2nd free throw | 69-57 |
| 02:22 | Western Kentucky | Ralph Wilde clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 69-57 |
| 02:20 | Missouri State | David Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 69-57 |
| 01:52 | Missouri State | David Smith can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane | 69-57 |
| 01:50 | Missouri State | David Smith tips it back up and in | 71-57 |
| 01:43 | Western Kentucky | William Craig hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Jason Zbranek and he's hacked by Donnie Woolridge - foul #2 on Donnie Woolridge, team foul #7 | 71-59 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Robert Cook (SG), Andy Etchison (SF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, Ronald Eyler, David Smith, Scott Hay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick (PG), Anthony Clark (SG), Joel Coleman (SF), Arthur Weaver (C) Jason Zbranek, Michael O'Brien, Anthony Childers, Ralph Wilde | |
| 01:43 | Western Kentucky | William Craig makes the free throw | 71-60 |
| 01:24 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison misses long on a jumpshot from the left side | 71-60 |
| 01:22 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Joel Coleman | 71-60 |
| 01:14 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark makes the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from William Craig | 71-63 |
| 01:14 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 71-63 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), David Smith (SF), Scott Hay (C) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook, Andy Etchison, Roy Weaver | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek (PG), Michael O'Brien (SG), Anthony Childers (SF), Ralph Wilde (C) Gerard Eslick, Anthony Clark, Joel Coleman, Arthur Weaver | |
| 00:55 | Missouri State | Scott Hay drills a jumper in the paint | 73-63 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:48 | Western Kentucky | William Craig hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket | 73-63 |
| 00:47 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Childers can't tip it in | 73-63 |
| 00:45 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler pulls down the rebound | 73-63 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:43 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler is hacked by Jason Zbranek in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jason Zbranek, team foul #10 | 73-63 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Andy Etchison (SF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, David Smith, Scott Hay | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick (PG), Anthony Clark (SG), Joel Coleman (SF), William Bissette (PF), Arthur Weaver (C) Jason Zbranek, Michael O'Brien, Anthony Childers, William Craig, Ralph Wilde | |
| 00:43 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler misses the 1st free throw | 73-63 |
| 00:43 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler makes the 2nd free throw | 74-63 |
| 00:39 | Western Kentucky | Steven Hamilton is called for the reach on Gerard Eslick - foul #1 on Steven Hamilton, team foul #8 | 74-63 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Cook (SG) Ronald Eyler | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:39 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick misses the 1st free throw | 74-63 |
| 00:39 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Joel Coleman | 74-63 |
| 00:36 | Western Kentucky | William Bissette travels with the ball | 74-63 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver drills a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Robert Cook | 76-63 |
| 00:04 | Western Kentucky | William Bissette hits a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Gerard Eslick | 76-65 |
| 00:00 | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton runs out the clock | 76-65 |