| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Richard Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SF - Jonathan Garnett (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. PF - Dong Hong (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Durr (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Gerald Gowins (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Brian Combs (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Lee (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Justin Parker (fresh) 6 pts. C - Frank Gill (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Washington | Michael Lee inbounds the ball | 39-33 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:52 | Eastern Washington | Jonathan Garnett swats the short shot by Justin Parker | 39-33 |
| 19:50 | Illinois State | William Durr grabs the board | 39-33 |
| 19:28 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger is wide open but clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 39-33 |
| 19:27 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill pulls down the rebound | 39-33 |
| 19:25 | Eastern Washington | Jason Kissinger steals it from Brian Combs in the backcourt | 39-33 |
| 19:23 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger misses the dunk attempt | 39-33 |
| 19:22 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill grabs the board | 39-33 |
| 19:16 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-33 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | James Conti (SF) Michael Lee | |
| 18:47 | Illinois State | William Durr is by himself and knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Richard Johnson | 41-33 |
| 18:45 | Eastern Washington | Jason Kissinger steps in front of the Gerald Gowins pass in the backcourt | 41-33 |
| 18:34 | Illinois State | James Conti is called for the reach on Jonathan Garnett - foul #1 on James Conti, team foul #1 | 41-33 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), John Leis (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), Robert Hulbert (C) Richard Johnson, Jason Kissinger, Jonathan Garnett, Dong Hong, William Durr | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess (PG), Wilfredo Greco (SG), Maxwell Minor (PF), John Wilson (C) Gerald Gowins, Brian Combs, Justin Parker, Frank Gill | |
| 18:19 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket | 41-33 |
| 18:18 | Eastern Washington | John Wilson snags the defensive board | 41-33 |
| 18:14 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess makes the turnaround from the baseline | 41-35 |
| 17:55 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg makes the shot in the lane on a nice dish by Marlin Ransome | 43-35 |
| 17:47 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Zachary Teitenberg - foul #2 on Zachary Teitenberg, team foul #1 | 43-35 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Michael Lee (SF), Justin Parker (PF), Frank Gill (C) James Conti, Maxwell Minor, John Wilson | |
| 17:47 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco misses the 1st free throw | 43-35 |
| 17:47 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco misses the 2nd free throw | 43-35 |
| 17:47 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome grabs the board | 43-35 |
| 17:20 | Illinois State | John Leis is whistled for traveling | 43-35 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Johnson (PG), Jason Kissinger (SG), Scott Stone (SF), James Katzner (PF), William Durr (C) Ruben Combs, John Leis, Marlin Ransome, Zachary Teitenberg, Robert Hulbert | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins (PG), Paul Bushnell (SG) Wilfredo Greco, Ralph Hess | |
| 17:09 | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by Paul Bushnell | 43-38 |
| 16:48 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-38 |
| 16:46 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson can't tip it in | 43-38 |
| 16:45 | Illinois State | James Katzner tips it home | 45-38 |
| 16:41 | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Johnson - foul #3 on Richard Johnson, team foul #2 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett (SF) Richard Johnson | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs (SG), John Wilson (C) Michael Lee, Frank Gill | |
| 16:25 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs is fouled on the floor by William Durr - foul #1 on William Durr, team foul #3 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Dong Hong (PF) Scott Stone, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Michael Lee (SF), Maxwell Minor (PF) Paul Bushnell, Justin Parker | |
| 16:16 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-38 |
| 16:03 | Illinois State | William Durr misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Maxwell Minor - foul #1 on Maxwell Minor, team foul #2 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill (C) John Wilson | |
| 16:03 | Illinois State | William Durr makes the 1st free throw | 46-38 |
| 16:03 | Illinois State | William Durr makes the 2nd free throw | 47-38 |
| 15:47 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs drills a 3pt shot from the right wing | 47-41 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Jonathan Garnett (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. PF - Dong Hong (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Durr (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Gerald Gowins (tiring) 10 pts. SG - Brian Combs (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Lee (tiring) 2 reb. PF - Maxwell Minor (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Frank Gill (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:18 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs is fouled on the floor by Maxwell Minor - foul #2 on Maxwell Minor, team foul #3 | 47-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Johnson (PG), John Leis (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), Robert Hulbert (C) Ruben Combs, Jason Kissinger, Jonathan Garnett, Dong Hong, William Durr | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess (PG), Wilfredo Greco (SG), James Conti (SF), Anthony Welcher (PF) Gerald Gowins, Brian Combs, Michael Lee, Maxwell Minor | |
| 14:57 | Illinois State | James Conti is called for the reach on John Leis - foul #2 on James Conti, team foul #4 | 47-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | John Wilson (C) Frank Gill | |
| 14:31 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson is whistled for traveling | 47-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger (SG), Scott Stone (SF), Dong Hong (PF), James Katzner (C) John Leis, Marlin Ransome, Zachary Teitenberg, Robert Hulbert | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Paul Bushnell (SG), Justin Parker (PF) Wilfredo Greco, James Conti | |
| 14:29 | Eastern Washington | Paul Bushnell is called for traveling in the backcourt | 47-41 |
| 14:09 | Illinois State | Scott Stone misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-41 |
| 14:07 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess gets the rebound | 47-41 |
| 14:02 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess misses badly on a shot from the right side | 47-41 |
| 14:01 | Illinois State | James Katzner snags the defensive board | 47-41 |
| 13:41 | Illinois State | John Wilson swats the layup by James Katzner | 47-41 |
| 13:39 | Illinois State | James Katzner grabs the offensive rebound | 47-41 |
| 13:20 | Illinois State | Dong Hong hits a shot from the left wing on a great pass from Jason Kissinger and he's hacked by Justin Parker - foul #1 on Justin Parker, team foul #5 | 49-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), John Leis (SG), Jonathan Garnett (SF), William Durr (C) Richard Johnson, Jason Kissinger, Scott Stone, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco (PG), Brian Combs (SG), Frank Gill (C) Ralph Hess, Paul Bushnell, John Wilson | |
| 13:20 | Illinois State | Dong Hong misses the free throw | 49-41 |
| 13:20 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill grabs the defensive rebound | 49-41 |
| 13:01 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill is alone and drills a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 49-43 |
| 12:33 | Illinois State | John Leis scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Jonathan Garnett | 51-43 |
| 12:28 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs misses short on a 3 from straight away | 51-43 |
| 12:26 | Illinois State | Dong Hong snags the defensive board | 51-43 |
| 12:09 | Illinois State | Dong Hong comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-43 |
| 12:07 | Eastern Washington | Justin Parker snags the defensive board | 51-43 |
| 11:55 | Eastern Washington | Anthony Welcher misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 51-43 |
| 11:53 | Illinois State | William Durr snags the defensive board | 51-43 |
| 11:34 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket | 51-43 |
| 11:33 | Illinois State | Dong Hong tips it but misses | 51-43 |
| 11:31 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs gets the offensive rebound | 51-43 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Leis (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jonathan Garnett (tiring) 6 pts. 2 stl. PF - Dong Hong (tired) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - William Durr (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Wilfredo Greco (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Combs (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Welcher (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Justin Parker (tired) 6 pts. C - Frank Gill (tiring) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:08 | Illinois State | Dong Hong is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Ruben Combs | 54-43 |
| 11:00 | Eastern Washington | Dong Hong blocks the short jumper by Justin Parker | 54-43 |
| 10:58 | Illinois State | William Durr grabs the defensive rebound | 54-43 |
| 10:55 | Illinois State | John Leis is fouled in the backcourt by Wilfredo Greco - foul #3 on Wilfredo Greco, team foul #6 | 54-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Johnson (PG), Scott Stone (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), Robert Hulbert (C) Ruben Combs, John Leis, Jonathan Garnett, Dong Hong, William Durr | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins (PG), Ralph Hess (SG), James Conti (SF), Maxwell Minor (PF), John Wilson (C) Wilfredo Greco, Brian Combs, Anthony Welcher, Justin Parker, Frank Gill | |
| 10:32 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert loses the dribble to Gerald Gowins | 54-43 |
| 10:20 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 54-43 |
| 10:19 | Eastern Washington | Maxwell Minor grabs the offensive rebound | 54-43 |
| 10:08 | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins misses the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing | 54-43 |
| 10:06 | Eastern Washington | The offensive rebound goes to Maxwell Minor | 54-43 |
| 09:50 | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 54-43 |
| 09:48 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg grabs the defensive rebound | 54-43 |
| 09:43 | Illinois State | Gerald Gowins steals it from Marlin Ransome in the backcourt | 54-43 |
| 09:30 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 54-43 |
| 09:28 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert grabs the defensive rebound | 54-43 |
| 09:11 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert is hacked by James Conti - foul #3 on James Conti, team foul #7 | 54-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger (SG), James Katzner (PF) Scott Stone, Zachary Teitenberg | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Paul Bushnell (SG), Michael Lee (SF), Frank Gill (C) Ralph Hess, James Conti, John Wilson | |
| 09:11 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert makes the 1st free throw | 55-43 |
| 09:11 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert misses the 2nd free throw | 55-43 |
| 09:11 | Eastern Washington | Maxwell Minor grabs the board | 55-43 |
| 09:09 | Eastern Washington | Michael Lee throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Durr (C) Robert Hulbert | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| 08:49 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Johnson | 58-43 |
| 08:46 | Eastern Washington | Jason Kissinger steals it from Gerald Gowins in the backcourt | 58-43 |
| 08:24 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 58-43 |
| 08:23 | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins grabs the board | 58-43 |
| 08:18 | Eastern Washington | A charge is called on Gerald Gowins - foul #3 on Gerald Gowins, team foul #8 | 58-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Jonathan Garnett (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF) Richard Johnson, Marlin Ransome, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs (SG), Anthony Welcher (PF) Paul Bushnell, Maxwell Minor | |
| 07:53 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 58-43 |
| 07:51 | Eastern Washington | The rebound goes to Anthony Welcher | 58-43 |
| 07:45 | Eastern Washington | Anthony Welcher hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 58-46 |
| 07:30 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg misses the dunk attempt | 58-46 |
| 07:29 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill pulls down the rebound | 58-46 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. SF - Jonathan Garnett (tiring) 6 pts. 2 stl. PF - Zachary Teitenberg (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Durr (tiring) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Gerald Gowins (tiring) 10 pts. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Brian Combs (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Lee (tiring) 2 reb. PF - Anthony Welcher (tired) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Frank Gill (tiring) 4 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 07:08 | Eastern Washington | Jonathan Garnett picks off the pass by Michael Lee | 58-46 |
| 06:45 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-46 |
| 06:45 | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Johnson (PG), John Leis (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), James Katzner (PF), Robert Hulbert (C) Ruben Combs, Jason Kissinger, Jonathan Garnett, Zachary Teitenberg, William Durr | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess (PG), Wilfredo Greco (SG), James Conti (SF), Justin Parker (PF), John Wilson (C) Gerald Gowins, Brian Combs, Michael Lee, Anthony Welcher, Frank Gill | |
| 06:32 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco throws it down set up by Ralph Hess | 58-48 |
| 06:10 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 58-48 |
| 06:08 | Eastern Washington | John Wilson pulls down the rebound | 58-48 |
| 06:03 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco misses badly on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on John Leis - foul #3 on John Leis, team foul #4 | 58-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger (SG), Scott Stone (SF) John Leis, Marlin Ransome | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| 06:03 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco makes the 1st free throw | 58-49 |
| 06:03 | Eastern Washington | Wilfredo Greco makes the 2nd free throw | 58-50 |
| 05:41 | Illinois State | Scott Stone misses short on a floater in the lane | 58-50 |
| 05:40 | Eastern Washington | John Wilson snags the defensive board | 58-50 |
| 05:27 | Eastern Washington | Justin Parker is denied on a layup by James Katzner | 58-50 |
| 05:26 | Illinois State | Scott Stone gets the rebound | 58-50 |
| 05:01 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger's fadeaway is rejected by John Wilson | 58-50 |
| 04:59 | Eastern Washington | Justin Parker pulls down the rebound | 58-50 |
| 04:57 | Eastern Washington | Richard Johnson is called for the reach on Ralph Hess in the backcourt - foul #4 on Richard Johnson, team foul #5 | 58-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Marlin Ransome (SF), Dong Hong (PF), William Durr (C) Richard Johnson, Scott Stone, James Katzner, Robert Hulbert | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs (SG), Paul Bushnell (SF), Maxwell Minor (PF), Frank Gill (C) Wilfredo Greco, James Conti, Justin Parker, John Wilson | |
| 04:49 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away | 58-53 |
| 04:27 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs connects on the open jumper from close range on a great pass from Jason Kissinger | 60-53 |
| 04:22 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 60-53 |
| 04:21 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to William Durr | 60-53 |
| 03:59 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Ruben Combs | 63-53 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 03:50 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 63-53 |
| 03:49 | Eastern Washington | Paul Bushnell tips it but misses | 63-53 |
| 03:48 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill grabs the offensive rebound | 63-53 |
| 03:43 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 63-56 |
| 03:19 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 63-56 |
| 03:17 | Eastern Washington | Maxwell Minor grabs the board | 63-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (tiring) 9 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. SF - Marlin Ransome (tiring) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dong Hong (tiring) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - William Durr (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Ralph Hess (tiring) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brian Combs (tired) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Bushnell (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - Maxwell Minor (tiring) 6 reb. C - Frank Gill (tiring) 7 pts. 10 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 03:12 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 63-56 |
| 03:11 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill tips it in | 63-58 |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Dong Hong hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing | 63-58 |
| 02:54 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill snags the defensive board | 63-58 |
| 02:41 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs throws a bad pass out of bounds | 63-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Johnson (PG), John Leis (SG), Scott Stone (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), Robert Hulbert (C) Ruben Combs, Jason Kissinger, Marlin Ransome, Dong Hong, William Durr | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Gerald Gowins (PG), Wilfredo Greco (SG), Michael Lee (SF), Anthony Welcher (PF), John Wilson (C) Ralph Hess, Brian Combs, Paul Bushnell, Maxwell Minor, Frank Gill | |
| 02:39 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson is hacked by Gerald Gowins in the backcourt - foul #4 on Gerald Gowins, team foul #9 | 63-58 |
| 02:39 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 64-58 |
| 02:39 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 65-58 |
| 02:19 | Eastern Washington | Anthony Welcher buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Wilfredo Greco | 65-61 |
| 02:04 | Illinois State | Scott Stone misses long on an open 3pt shot from the left wing | 65-61 |
| 02:02 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg gets the offensive rebound | 65-61 |
| 01:36 | Illinois State | John Leis misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 65-61 |
| 01:34 | Illinois State | Robert Hulbert gets the offensive rebound | 65-61 |
| 01:09 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson is hacked by Gerald Gowins - foul #5 on Gerald Gowins, team foul #10 | 65-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger (SG), Jonathan Garnett (SF), Dong Hong (PF), William Durr (C) John Leis, Scott Stone, Zachary Teitenberg, Robert Hulbert | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess (PG), Brian Combs (SG), Justin Parker (PF), Frank Gill (C) Gerald Gowins, Wilfredo Greco, Michael Lee, John Wilson | |
| 01:09 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 65-61 |
| 01:09 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| 00:46 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess misses badly on a shot from the left side | 66-61 |
| 00:44 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to William Durr | 66-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | William Durr is fouled in the backcourt by Ralph Hess - foul #2 on Ralph Hess, team foul #11 | 66-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome (SF) Jonathan Garnett | |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | William Durr makes the 1st free throw | 67-61 |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | William Durr makes the 2nd free throw | 68-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:40 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 68-61 |
| 00:37 | Illinois State | Justin Parker is called for the reach on Richard Johnson - foul #2 on Justin Parker, team foul #12 | 68-61 |
| 00:37 | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 68-61 |
| 00:37 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 68-61 |
| 00:37 | Illinois State | Richard Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 69-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 69-61 |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Dong Hong pulls down the rebound | 69-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Ralph Hess is called for the reach on Dong Hong in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ralph Hess, team foul #13 | 69-61 |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Dong Hong misses the 1st free throw | 69-61 |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Dong Hong misses the 2nd free throw | 69-61 |
| 00:27 | Eastern Washington | The rebound goes to Frank Gill | 69-61 |
| 00:20 | Eastern Washington | Ralph Hess misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 69-61 |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jason Kissinger | 69-61 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger is hacked by Ralph Hess in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ralph Hess, team foul #14 | 69-61 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger makes the 1st free throw | 70-61 |
| 00:15 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger misses the 2nd free throw | 70-61 |
| 00:15 | Eastern Washington | The rebound goes to Frank Gill | 70-61 |
| 00:11 | Eastern Washington | Frank Gill buries a 3 pointer from the left wing | 70-64 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Combs - foul #2 on Brian Combs, team foul #15 | 70-64 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger makes the 1st free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger makes the 2nd free throw | 72-64 |
| 00:02 | Eastern Washington | Brian Combs comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-64 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome grabs the defensive rebound | 72-64 |