| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ellis Musselman (fresh) SG - Randolph Wilson (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Roger Boyer (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Stephen Howe (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Raymond Vigue (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Joe Moore (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alan Mazikowski (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Bennie Cobbins (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Jordan Hickerson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Jerome Jones (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | VCU | Bennie Cobbins inbounds the ball | 33-45 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:50 | VCU | Roger Boyer is called for the reach on Jerome Jones - foul #2 on Roger Boyer, team foul #1 | 33-45 |
| 19:33 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 33-45 |
| 19:32 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Raymond Vigue | 33-45 |
| 19:08 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #2 | 33-45 |
| 18:48 | VCU | Joe Moore hits a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jerome Jones | 33-47 |
| 18:35 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue drills a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Stephen Howe | 35-47 |
| 18:20 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson drills a fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Alan Mazikowski | 35-49 |
| 18:15 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson misses the 3 from the right corner | 35-49 |
| 18:13 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson grabs the defensive rebound | 35-49 |
| 17:50 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 35-52 |
| 17:33 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 35-52 |
| 17:31 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson snags the defensive board | 35-52 |
| 17:17 | VCU | Roger Boyer blocks the short jumper by Jerome Jones | 35-52 |
| 17:15 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson grabs the offensive rebound | 35-52 |
| 16:58 | VCU | Randolph Wilson takes the ball from Jerome Jones | 35-52 |
| 16:55 | Illinois State | Roger Boyer can't finish the layup | 35-52 |
| 16:54 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson tips it back up and in | 37-52 |
| 16:33 | VCU | Jerome Jones blows the layup | 37-52 |
| 16:31 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Randolph Wilson | 37-52 |
| 16:08 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 37-52 |
| 16:07 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue snags the offensive board | 37-52 |
| 15:47 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue hits the finger roll | 39-52 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ellis Musselman (tiring) SG - Randolph Wilson (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Roger Boyer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Stephen Howe (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Raymond Vigue (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Joe Moore (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alan Mazikowski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SF - Bennie Cobbins (tiring) 5 pts. PF - Jordan Hickerson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. C - Jerome Jones (tiring) | |
| 15:33 | VCU | Joe Moore throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Bruce Timmons (SG), Gary Zolty (SF), Thomas O'Quinn (PF), Paul Mullins (C) Ellis Musselman, Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer, Stephen Howe, Raymond Vigue | |
| Subs | VCU | David Reynolds (PG), Joseph Carlson (SG), Richard Davis (SF), Dennis Hackett (PF), Robert Murphey (C) Joe Moore, Alan Mazikowski, Bennie Cobbins, Jordan Hickerson, Jerome Jones | |
| 15:27 | Illinois State | David Reynolds is called for the reach on Carl Porter in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Reynolds, team foul #1 | 39-52 |
| 15:04 | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons is fouled on the floor by Joseph Carlson - foul #1 on Joseph Carlson, team foul #2 | 39-52 |
| 14:48 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn connects on the jump hook from close range | 41-52 |
| 14:25 | VCU | Bruce Timmons takes the ball from Robert Murphey | 41-52 |
| 14:04 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 41-52 |
| 14:03 | Illinois State | Gary Zolty tips it but misses | 41-52 |
| 14:02 | VCU | Dennis Hackett pulls down the rebound | 41-52 |
| 13:54 | VCU | Dennis Hackett comes up short on the jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Gary Zolty - foul #2 on Gary Zolty, team foul #3 | 41-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson (SG), Stephen Howe (PF), Raymond Vigue (C) Bruce Timmons, Thomas O'Quinn, Paul Mullins | |
| Subs | VCU | Alan Mazikowski (SG), Timothy Myer (C) David Reynolds, Robert Murphey | |
| 13:54 | VCU | Dennis Hackett makes the 1st free throw | 41-53 |
| 13:54 | VCU | Dennis Hackett makes the 2nd free throw | 41-54 |
| 13:34 | Illinois State | Gary Zolty misses the jump hook from the left block | 41-54 |
| 13:32 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue snags the offensive board | 41-54 |
| 13:19 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue blows the dunk | 41-54 |
| 13:18 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue can't tip it in | 41-54 |
| 13:16 | VCU | Dennis Hackett pulls down the rebound | 41-54 |
| 13:14 | VCU | Stephen Howe steals it from Alan Mazikowski in the backcourt | 41-54 |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 41-54 |
| 12:56 | VCU | Joseph Carlson grabs the board | 41-54 |
| 12:44 | VCU | Dennis Hackett misses the easy dunk attempt | 41-54 |
| 12:42 | Illinois State | Carl Porter grabs the defensive rebound | 41-54 |
| 12:24 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe drills a jumper near the basket set up by Carl Porter and he's fouled by Timothy Myer - foul #1 on Timothy Myer, team foul #3 | 43-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott (PG), Bruce Timmons (SG), Roger Boyer (SF) Carl Porter, Randolph Wilson, Gary Zolty | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG), Bennie Cobbins (SF), Jordan Hickerson (PF) Joseph Carlson, Richard Davis, Dennis Hackett | |
| 12:24 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe makes the free throw | 44-54 |
| 12:14 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski is fouled on the floor by Bruce Timmons - foul #2 on Bruce Timmons, team foul #4 | 44-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn (PF), Paul Mullins (C) Stephen Howe, Raymond Vigue | |
| Subs | VCU | David Reynolds (PG), Alfred Horovitz (C) Joe Moore, Timothy Myer | |
| 11:57 | VCU | Bennie Cobbins travels with the ball | 44-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Robert Murphey (C) Alfred Horovitz | |
| 11:36 | Illinois State | Bennie Cobbins steals it from Thomas O'Quinn | 44-54 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Jamal Abbott (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Bruce Timmons (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Roger Boyer (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Thomas O'Quinn (fresh) 2 pts. C - Paul Mullins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - David Reynolds (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Alan Mazikowski (tiring) 4 pts. 4 ast. SF - Bennie Cobbins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - Jordan Hickerson (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. C - Robert Murphey (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:16 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 44-54 |
| 11:14 | Illinois State | Roger Boyer grabs the board | 44-54 |
| 11:00 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins makes the floater from close range on a nice dish by Jamal Abbott | 46-54 |
| 10:42 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson connects on the driving attempt near the basket set up by Alan Mazikowski | 46-56 |
| 10:25 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the lay-in | 46-56 |
| 10:23 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn grabs the offensive rebound | 46-56 |
| 10:01 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn double dribbles | 46-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Ellis Musselman (SG), Gary Zolty (SF), Stephen Howe (PF), Raymond Vigue (C) Jamal Abbott, Bruce Timmons, Roger Boyer, Thomas O'Quinn, Paul Mullins | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG), Joseph Carlson (SG), Richard Davis (SF), Timothy Myer (PF), Jerome Jones (C) David Reynolds, Alan Mazikowski, Bennie Cobbins, Jordan Hickerson, Robert Murphey | |
| 09:43 | VCU | Jerome Jones lays it up and in | 46-58 |
| 09:24 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe connects on the jumper from the left side set up by Carl Porter | 48-58 |
| 09:21 | VCU | Carl Porter is called for the reach on Joe Moore in the backcourt - foul #4 on Carl Porter, team foul #5 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson (SG) Carl Porter | |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| 09:04 | VCU | Timothy Myer misses short on an open shot from the free throw line | 48-58 |
| 09:03 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson gets the rebound | 48-58 |
| 08:48 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue is fouled on the floor by Joseph Carlson - foul #2 on Joseph Carlson, team foul #4 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Dennis Hackett (PF) Jerome Jones | |
| 08:38 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue blows the layup | 48-58 |
| 08:37 | VCU | Richard Davis snags the defensive board | 48-58 |
| 08:31 | VCU | Joe Moore hits a wide open 3 from straight away on a great pass from Joseph Carlson | 48-61 |
| 08:10 | Illinois State | Richard Davis is called for the reach on Gary Zolty - foul #1 on Richard Davis, team foul #5 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Boyer (SF) Gary Zolty | |
| Subs | VCU | Bennie Cobbins (SF), Alfred Horovitz (C) Richard Davis, Timothy Myer | |
| 08:04 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Roger Boyer | 51-61 |
| 07:45 | VCU | Bennie Cobbins knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Joseph Carlson | 51-64 |
| 07:28 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 51-64 |
| 07:27 | VCU | Alfred Horovitz snags the defensive board | 51-64 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ellis Musselman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - Randolph Wilson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Roger Boyer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Stephen Howe (tiring) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Raymond Vigue (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Joe Moore (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Carlson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Bennie Cobbins (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. PF - Dennis Hackett (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Alfred Horovitz (fresh) | |
| 07:06 | VCU | Randolph Wilson steps in front of the Joe Moore pass | 51-64 |
| 06:54 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson clanks a runner near the basket | 51-64 |
| 06:52 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson hits the follow up shot | 53-64 |
| 06:35 | VCU | Bennie Cobbins scores on a driving attempt from close range set up by Dennis Hackett | 53-66 |
| 06:15 | Illinois State | Roger Boyer clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 53-66 |
| 06:14 | VCU | Alfred Horovitz pulls down the rebound | 53-66 |
| 05:51 | VCU | Joseph Carlson is open but comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 53-66 |
| 05:49 | VCU | Dennis Hackett hits the follow up shot | 53-68 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:35 | Illinois State | Joseph Carlson steps in front of the Randolph Wilson pass | 53-68 |
| 05:35 | VCU | VCU calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Bruce Timmons (SG), Gary Zolty (SF), Thomas O'Quinn (PF), Paul Mullins (C) Ellis Musselman, Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer, Stephen Howe, Raymond Vigue | |
| Subs | VCU | David Reynolds (PG), Alan Mazikowski (SG), Richard Davis (SF), Jordan Hickerson (PF), Jerome Jones (C) Joe Moore, Joseph Carlson, Bennie Cobbins, Dennis Hackett, Alfred Horovitz | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:30 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-68 |
| 05:21 | Illinois State | Gary Zolty misses the shot from the right wing | 53-68 |
| 05:19 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn snags the offensive board | 53-68 |
| 05:14 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Jordan Hickerson - foul #1 on Jordan Hickerson, team foul #6 | 53-68 |
| 05:14 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the 1st free throw | 53-68 |
| 05:14 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the 2nd free throw | 53-68 |
| 05:14 | VCU | Jerome Jones snags the defensive board | 53-68 |
| 04:50 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson is called for a charge - foul #2 on Jordan Hickerson, team foul #7 | 53-68 |
| 04:32 | Illinois State | Carl Porter is whistled for a carry | 53-68 |
| 04:10 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski is whistled for a carry | 53-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Boyer (SF), Raymond Vigue (C) Bruce Timmons, Paul Mullins | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG) David Reynolds | |
| 03:56 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue hits a fadeaway from the left side | 55-68 |
| 03:29 | VCU | Raymond Vigue is called for the reach on Jerome Jones - foul #1 on Raymond Vigue, team foul #6 | 55-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG) Carl Porter, Gary Zolty | |
| Subs | VCU | Bennie Cobbins (SF), Robert Murphey (PF), Timothy Myer (C) Richard Davis, Jordan Hickerson, Jerome Jones | |
| 03:05 | VCU | Bennie Cobbins is open and lays it up and in set up by Robert Murphey | 55-70 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Jamal Abbott (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Randolph Wilson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Roger Boyer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Thomas O'Quinn (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Raymond Vigue (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Joe Moore (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alan Mazikowski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. SF - Bennie Cobbins (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 stl. PF - Robert Murphey (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Timothy Myer (fresh) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:51 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Roger Boyer | 58-70 |
| 02:51 | VCU | VCU calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Paul Mullins (PF), Bruce Timmons (C) Jamal Abbott, Thomas O'Quinn, Raymond Vigue | |
| Subs | VCU | Joseph Carlson (PG), Richard Davis (SG), Jordan Hickerson (PF), Jerome Jones (C) Joe Moore, Alan Mazikowski, Robert Murphey, Timothy Myer | |
| 02:28 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson misses the lay-in | 58-70 |
| 02:26 | VCU | Richard Davis tips it but misses | 58-70 |
| 02:24 | VCU | Jerome Jones can't tip it in | 58-70 |
| 02:22 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins grabs the defensive rebound | 58-70 |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | Carl Porter misses the runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Bennie Cobbins - foul #1 on Bennie Cobbins, team foul #8 | 58-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (SG), Thomas O'Quinn (PF) Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer | |
| Subs | VCU | David Reynolds (PG), Dennis Hackett (PF), Robert Murphey (C) Bennie Cobbins, Jordan Hickerson, Jerome Jones | |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the 1st free throw | 59-70 |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the 2nd free throw | 60-70 |
| 02:16 | VCU | VCU calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 60-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger Boyer (SF), Raymond Vigue (C) Bruce Timmons, Paul Mullins | |
| Subs | VCU | Alan Mazikowski (SG), Bennie Cobbins (SF), Jordan Hickerson (PF), Jerome Jones (C) David Reynolds, Richard Davis, Dennis Hackett, Robert Murphey | |
| 02:07 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Jordan Hickerson, team foul #9 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson (SG) Ellis Musselman | |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue is hacked by Jerome Jones - foul #2 on Jerome Jones, team foul #10 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott (PG), Ellis Musselman (SG), Bruce Timmons (SF) Carl Porter, Randolph Wilson, Roger Boyer | |
| Subs | VCU | David Reynolds (PG), Richard Davis (SF), Dennis Hackett (PF), Robert Murphey (C) Alan Mazikowski, Bennie Cobbins, Jordan Hickerson, Jerome Jones | |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue makes the 1st free throw | 61-70 |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue misses the 2nd free throw | 61-70 |
| 01:57 | VCU | The rebound goes to Dennis Hackett | 61-70 |
| 01:42 | VCU | Dennis Hackett misses the easy layup | 61-70 |
| 01:40 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman pulls down the rebound | 61-70 |
| 01:40 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Randolph Wilson (SG), Roger Boyer (SF), Stephen Howe (PF) Jamal Abbott, Ellis Musselman, Bruce Timmons, Thomas O'Quinn | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG), Alan Mazikowski (SG), Bennie Cobbins (SF), Jordan Hickerson (PF), Jerome Jones (C) David Reynolds, Joseph Carlson, Richard Davis, Dennis Hackett, Robert Murphey | |
| 01:21 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson knocks in the floater from the right side and he's fouled by Jerome Jones - foul #3 on Jerome Jones, team foul #11 | 63-70 |
| 01:21 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson makes the free throw | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:08 | VCU | Bennie Cobbins is open but comes up short on the turnaround in the lane | 64-70 |
| 01:06 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue grabs the board | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:53 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #7 | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:50 | VCU | Joe Moore is hacked by Carl Porter in the backcourt - foul #5 on Carl Porter, team foul #8 | 64-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (PG) Carl Porter | |
| Subs | VCU | Richard Davis (SF), Timothy Myer (C) Bennie Cobbins, Jerome Jones | |
| 00:50 | VCU | Joe Moore misses the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 00:50 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue pulls down the rebound | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:45 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-70 |
| 00:44 | VCU | The rebound goes to Jordan Hickerson | 64-70 |
| 00:44 | VCU | VCU calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 64-70 |
| 00:41 | VCU | Joe Moore is fouled in the backcourt by Ellis Musselman - foul #2 on Ellis Musselman, team foul #9 | 64-70 |
| 00:41 | VCU | Joe Moore misses the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Raymond Vigue snags the defensive board | 64-70 |
| 00:35 | Illinois State | Randolph Wilson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-70 |
| 00:33 | VCU | Timothy Myer grabs the board | 64-70 |
| 00:32 | VCU | Timothy Myer is fouled in the backcourt by Randolph Wilson - foul #4 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #10 | 64-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Joseph Carlson (PG) Joe Moore | |
| 00:32 | VCU | Timothy Myer makes the 1st free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:32 | VCU | Timothy Myer misses the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:32 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson gets the offensive rebound | 64-71 |
| 00:30 | VCU | Roger Boyer is called for the reach on Jordan Hickerson - foul #3 on Roger Boyer, team foul #11 | 64-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG) Joseph Carlson | |
| 00:30 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson makes the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:30 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson misses the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:30 | Illinois State | Stephen Howe snags the defensive board | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Roger Boyer makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-72 |
| 00:24 | VCU | VCU calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 67-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Joseph Carlson (PG) Joe Moore | |
| 00:23 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski is hacked by Randolph Wilson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Randolph Wilson, team foul #12 | 67-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Bruce Timmons (SG) Randolph Wilson | |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| 00:23 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski makes the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:23 | VCU | Alan Mazikowski makes the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:19 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 67-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG), Bennie Cobbins (SF), Jerome Jones (C) Joseph Carlson, Richard Davis, Timothy Myer | |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman is fouled on the floor by Alan Mazikowski - foul #1 on Alan Mazikowski, team foul #12 | 67-74 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman makes the 1st free throw | 68-74 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman makes the 2nd free throw | 69-74 |
| 00:14 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson is hacked by Ellis Musselman in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ellis Musselman, team foul #13 | 69-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Joseph Carlson (PG), Richard Davis (SF), Timothy Myer (C) Joe Moore, Bennie Cobbins, Jerome Jones | |
| 00:14 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson makes the 1st free throw | 69-75 |
| 00:14 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson makes the 2nd free throw | 69-76 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Roger Boyer clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 69-76 |
| 00:04 | VCU | Jordan Hickerson grabs the board | 69-76 |
| 00:04 | VCU | VCU calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 69-76 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | VCU | Joe Moore (PG) Joseph Carlson | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | VCU | Joe Moore runs out the clock | 69-76 |