| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Terry Radel (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kelly Nelson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Michael Lor (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Gary Burchell (fresh) 7 pts. C - Kris Mayes (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Larry Steward (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Tyler Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Matthew Vetter (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson inbounds the ball | 29-43 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:46 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 29-43 |
| 19:31 | Eastern Illinois | Kelly Nelson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 29-43 |
| 19:30 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Tyler Jones | 29-43 |
| 19:28 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson is hacked by Kelly Nelson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kelly Nelson, team foul #1 | 29-43 |
| 19:10 | Murray State | Tyler Jones misses the easy layup | 29-43 |
| 19:08 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Burchell gets the rebound | 29-43 |
| 18:44 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Burchell makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 31-43 |
| 18:30 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 31-43 |
| 18:28 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter grabs the offensive rebound | 31-43 |
| 18:10 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter is whistled for traveling | 31-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds (PG), Rodney Willis (SG), Carl Brown (SF), John Wehmeyer (PF), Clint Olmstead (C) Terry Radel, Kelly Nelson, Michael Lor, Gary Burchell, Kris Mayes | |
| Subs | Murray State | Williams Paulsen (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C) Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter | |
| 17:46 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown is fouled on the floor by Michel Loveland - foul #2 on Michel Loveland, team foul #1 | 31-43 |
| 17:27 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown throws a bad pass out of bounds | 31-43 |
| 17:05 | Murray State | James Brunetti misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 31-43 |
| 17:03 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown grabs the board | 31-43 |
| 17:01 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown is fouled in the backcourt by Williams Paulsen - foul #2 on Williams Paulsen, team foul #2 | 31-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel (PG), Kelly Nelson (SG), Michael Lor (SF), Gary Burchell (PF), Kris Mayes (C) Richard Reynolds, Rodney Willis, Carl Brown, John Wehmeyer, Clint Olmstead | |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Michael Williams (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) Williams Paulsen, James Brunetti, Frank Mitchell, Michel Loveland, Scott Jones | |
| 16:37 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Burchell misses long on an open fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Robert Weeks - foul #2 on Robert Weeks, team foul #3 | 31-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Anthony Robinson (SF) Larry Steward | |
| 16:37 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Burchell misses the 1st free throw | 31-43 |
| 16:37 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Burchell makes the 2nd free throw | 32-43 |
| 16:16 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 32-43 |
| 15:47 | Eastern Illinois | Anthony Robinson is called for the reach on Michael Lor - foul #1 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #4 | 32-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds (PG), Rodney Willis (SG), Carl Brown (SF), John Wehmeyer (PF), Clint Olmstead (C) Terry Radel, Kelly Nelson, Michael Lor, Gary Burchell, Kris Mayes | |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG), Williams Paulsen (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Scott Jones (PF), Michel Loveland (C) Robert Weeks, Michael Williams, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Richard Reynolds (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Rodney Willis (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Carl Brown (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Wehmeyer (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Clint Olmstead (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Williams Paulsen (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Frank Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Scott Jones (fresh) C - Michel Loveland (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:42 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 32-43 |
| 15:41 | Murray State | Frank Mitchell grabs the board | 32-43 |
| 15:36 | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy makes the wide open fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Frank Mitchell | 32-45 |
| 15:18 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead can't finish the uncontested layup but he's fouled by Williams Paulsen - foul #3 on Williams Paulsen, team foul #5 | 32-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | James Brunetti (SG) Taylor McKiddy | |
| 15:18 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead makes the 1st free throw | 33-45 |
| 15:18 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead makes the 2nd free throw | 34-45 |
| 15:15 | Murray State | James Brunetti is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 34-45 |
| 15:03 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds travels with the ball | 34-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel (PG), Michael Lor (SF), Gary Burchell (PF) Richard Reynolds, Carl Brown, John Wehmeyer | |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG) Frank Mitchell | |
| 14:40 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing | 34-48 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 14:37 | Eastern Illinois | Michael Lor's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-48 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Kelly Nelson (SG), Kris Mayes (C) Rodney Willis, Clint Olmstead | |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) Taylor McKiddy, James Brunetti, Williams Paulsen, Scott Jones, Michel Loveland | |
| 14:27 | Murray State | Larry Steward can't connect on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Michael Lor - foul #2 on Michael Lor, team foul #2 | 34-48 |
| 14:27 | Murray State | Larry Steward makes the 1st free throw | 34-49 |
| 14:27 | Murray State | Larry Steward makes the 2nd free throw | 34-50 |
| 14:08 | Eastern Illinois | Kelly Nelson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 34-50 |
| 14:07 | Murray State | Tyler Jones pulls down the rebound | 34-50 |
| 13:50 | Murray State | Larry Steward is open but comes up short on the shot from the left block | 34-50 |
| 13:48 | Eastern Illinois | Kelly Nelson pulls down the rebound | 34-50 |
| 13:46 | Eastern Illinois | Larry Steward is called for the reach on Kris Mayes in the backcourt - foul #1 on Larry Steward, team foul #6 | 34-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds (PG), Carl Brown (SF), John Wehmeyer (PF) Terry Radel, Michael Lor, Gary Burchell | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Williams (SF), Frank Mitchell (C) Anthony Robinson, Matthew Vetter | |
| 13:33 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 34-50 |
| 13:31 | Murray State | Frank Mitchell grabs the defensive rebound | 34-50 |
| 13:12 | Murray State | Robert Weeks hits a wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing | 34-53 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:10 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-53 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Rodney Willis (SG), Clint Olmstead (C) Kelly Nelson, Kris Mayes | |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Williams Paulsen (SF), Scott Jones (PF) Robert Weeks, Larry Steward, Michael Williams, Tyler Jones | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:59 | Murray State | Frank Mitchell is whistled for a carry | 34-53 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michel Loveland (C) Frank Mitchell | |
| 12:56 | Eastern Illinois | James Brunetti is called for the reach on Rodney Willis in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Brunetti, team foul #7 | 34-53 |
| 12:56 | Eastern Illinois | Rodney Willis makes the 1st free throw | 35-53 |
| 12:56 | Eastern Illinois | Rodney Willis misses the 2nd free throw | 35-53 |
| 12:56 | Murray State | Michel Loveland grabs the defensive rebound | 35-53 |
| 12:53 | Murray State | James Brunetti loses the dribble to Richard Reynolds in the backcourt | 35-53 |
| 12:35 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead connects on the driving attempt from the right block | 37-53 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:28 | Murray State | Scott Jones can't connect on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Clint Olmstead - foul #1 on Clint Olmstead, team foul #3 | 37-53 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel (PG), Michael Lor (SF), Gary Burchell (PF), Kris Mayes (C) Richard Reynolds, Carl Brown, Clint Olmstead, John Wehmeyer | |
| Subs | Murray State | Larry Steward (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Matthew Vetter (C) James Brunetti, Williams Paulsen, Michel Loveland | |
| 12:28 | Murray State | Scott Jones makes the 1st free throw | 37-54 |
| 12:28 | Murray State | Scott Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 37-55 |
| 12:11 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel clanks a shot from close range but the foul's on Taylor McKiddy - foul #3 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #8 | 37-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michel Loveland (PF) Scott Jones | |
| 12:11 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel misses the 1st free throw | 37-55 |
| 12:11 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel makes the 2nd free throw | 38-55 |
| 11:58 | Eastern Illinois | The refs have stopped play. Terry Radel is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. It looks like he got kneed in the thigh. He appears to have just been shaken up and should be able to return. | 38-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds (PG), Kelly Nelson (SG) Terry Radel, Rodney Willis | |
| Subs | Murray State | Frank Mitchell (SF) Anthony Robinson | |
| 11:45 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 38-55 |
| 11:43 | Murray State | Frank Mitchell can't tip it in | 38-55 |
| 11:41 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-55 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Richard Reynolds (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Kelly Nelson (tiring) 3 pts. SF - Michael Lor (tiring) 2 pts. PF - Gary Burchell (tiring) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Kris Mayes (tiring) | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Taylor McKiddy (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Larry Steward (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Frank Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michel Loveland (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Vetter (tiring) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Murray State | Michel Loveland knocks in the fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Matthew Vetter | 38-57 |
| 11:16 | Eastern Illinois | Michel Loveland swats the short shot by Michael Lor | 38-57 |
| 11:15 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Taylor McKiddy | 38-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 11:01 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter misses badly on the uncontested floater in the paint | 38-57 |
| 11:00 | Murray State | Michel Loveland tips it but misses | 38-57 |
| 10:58 | Eastern Illinois | Kris Mayes grabs the defensive rebound | 38-57 |
| 10:42 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Taylor McKiddy - foul #4 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #9 | 38-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Rodney Willis (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Clint Olmstead (PF), John Wehmeyer (C) Kelly Nelson, Michael Lor, Gary Burchell, Kris Mayes | |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Williams Paulsen (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Scott Jones (C) Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward, Frank Mitchell, Michel Loveland, Matthew Vetter | |
| 10:42 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds misses the 1st free throw | 38-57 |
| 10:42 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds makes the 2nd free throw | 39-57 |
| 10:24 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-57 |
| 10:23 | Murray State | Robert Weeks gets the offensive rebound | 39-57 |
| 10:09 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen misses the wide open turnaround in the lane | 39-57 |
| 10:08 | Murray State | James Brunetti can't tip it in | 39-57 |
| 10:07 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead gets the rebound | 39-57 |
| 09:57 | Eastern Illinois | Rodney Willis buries a shot from the right side | 41-57 |
| 09:40 | Murray State | Robert Weeks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 41-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel (PG), Gary Burchell (PF) Richard Reynolds, Clint Olmstead | |
| Subs | Murray State | Anthony Robinson (SF) James Brunetti | |
| 09:28 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Burchell makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from John Wehmeyer | 44-57 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 09:05 | Murray State | John Wehmeyer swats the short shot by Tyler Jones | 44-57 |
| 09:04 | Murray State | Tyler Jones pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-57 |
| 08:45 | Murray State | Robert Weeks throws a bad pass out of bounds | 44-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Kelly Nelson (SG), Michael Lor (SF), Clint Olmstead (PF), Kris Mayes (C) Rodney Willis, Carl Brown, Gary Burchell, John Wehmeyer | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Williams (SG), Michel Loveland (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) Robert Weeks, Tyler Jones, Scott Jones | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 08:18 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Lor | 47-57 |
| 08:01 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter drills a floater in the paint set up by Michael Williams | 47-59 |
| 07:45 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-59 |
| 07:44 | Murray State | Michel Loveland pulls down the rebound | 47-59 |
| 07:21 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter connects on the runner in the lane | 47-61 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Terry Radel (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kelly Nelson (tiring) 3 pts. SF - Michael Lor (tired) 2 pts. PF - Clint Olmstead (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Kris Mayes (tiring) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Williams Paulsen (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - Anthony Robinson (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michel Loveland (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Matthew Vetter (tired) 14 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 47-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds (PG), Rodney Willis (SG), Carl Brown (SF), Gary Burchell (PF), John Wehmeyer (C) Terry Radel, Kelly Nelson, Michael Lor, Clint Olmstead, Kris Mayes | |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Scott Jones (PF), Frank Mitchell (C) Williams Paulsen, Michael Williams, Michel Loveland, Matthew Vetter | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 07:10 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket but he's hacked by Anthony Robinson - foul #2 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #10 | 47-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Tyler Jones (PF) Anthony Robinson | |
| 07:10 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown makes the 1st free throw | 48-61 |
| 07:10 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 48-61 |
| 07:10 | Murray State | Scott Jones pulls down the rebound | 48-61 |
| 06:54 | Murray State | Scott Jones's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Larry Steward (SG) James Brunetti | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 06:42 | Eastern Illinois | Scott Jones steals the ball from Rodney Willis | 48-61 |
| 06:27 | Murray State | Tyler Jones's pass is intercepted by Rodney Willis | 48-61 |
| 06:23 | Eastern Illinois | Frank Mitchell steals it from Rodney Willis | 48-61 |
| 06:21 | Murray State | Rodney Willis is called for the reach on Larry Steward in the backcourt - foul #1 on Rodney Willis, team foul #4 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel (PG), Kelly Nelson (SG), Michael Lor (SF), Clint Olmstead (C) Richard Reynolds, Rodney Willis, Carl Brown, John Wehmeyer | |
| Subs | Murray State | Anthony Robinson (SF) Tyler Jones | |
| 06:08 | Murray State | Frank Mitchell is hacked by Michael Lor - foul #3 on Michael Lor, team foul #5 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Tyler Jones (PF) Robert Weeks, Larry Steward, Frank Mitchell | |
| 05:53 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 48-61 |
| 05:51 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Radel gets the rebound | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 05:39 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead misses long on a fadeaway near the basket | 48-61 |
| 05:37 | Murray State | Tyler Jones gets the rebound | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 05:35 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown (SF), John Wehmeyer (PF), Kris Mayes (C) Michael Lor, Gary Burchell, Clint Olmstead | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Williams (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Scott Jones | |
| 05:22 | Eastern Illinois | James Brunetti steals the ball from Carl Brown | 48-61 |
| 05:18 | Murray State | James Brunetti can't finish the layup | 48-61 |
| 05:17 | Murray State | Michel Loveland gets the offensive rebound | 48-61 |
| 04:57 | Murray State | Michel Loveland is open and buries a runner near the basket set up by Taylor McKiddy | 48-63 |
| 04:54 | Eastern Illinois | Michel Loveland steals the ball from Terry Radel in the backcourt | 48-63 |
| 04:36 | Murray State | Michel Loveland blows the layup | 48-63 |
| 04:35 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter grabs the offensive rebound | 48-63 |
| 04:24 | Murray State | Michel Loveland misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 48-63 |
| 04:22 | Eastern Illinois | Kris Mayes grabs the board | 48-63 |
| 04:04 | Eastern Illinois | Kelly Nelson hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane | 48-63 |
| 04:03 | Eastern Illinois | Kris Mayes pulls down the offensive rebound | 48-63 |
| 03:44 | Eastern Illinois | John Wehmeyer is hacked by James Brunetti - foul #4 on James Brunetti, team foul #11 | 48-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds (PG), Rodney Willis (SG), Clint Olmstead (PF) Terry Radel, Kelly Nelson, Kris Mayes | |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), Williams Paulsen (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Scott Jones (PF) Taylor McKiddy, James Brunetti, Michael Williams, Matthew Vetter | |
| 03:44 | Eastern Illinois | John Wehmeyer makes the 1st free throw | 49-63 |
| 03:44 | Eastern Illinois | John Wehmeyer misses the 2nd free throw | 49-63 |
| 03:44 | Murray State | Scott Jones snags the defensive board | 49-63 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:18 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 49-63 |
| 03:17 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown gets the rebound | 49-63 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Richard Reynolds (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SG - Rodney Willis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SF - Carl Brown (tired) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Clint Olmstead (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - John Wehmeyer (tiring) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Robert Weeks (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Williams Paulsen (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Scott Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Michel Loveland (tired) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:10 | Eastern Illinois | Clint Olmstead can't connect on a floater from the right wing | 49-63 |
| 03:08 | Murray State | Scott Jones snags the defensive board | 49-63 |
| 02:44 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 49-63 |
| 02:43 | Murray State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Weeks | 49-63 |
| 02:29 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway near the basket | 49-63 |
| 02:28 | Murray State | Michel Loveland pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-63 |
| 02:09 | Murray State | Scott Jones lays it up and in on a great pass from Robert Weeks | 49-65 |
| 02:07 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown is hacked by Frank Mitchell in the backcourt - foul #1 on Frank Mitchell, team foul #12 | 49-65 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | James Brunetti (SG) Michel Loveland | |
| 02:07 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown misses the 1st free throw | 49-65 |
| 02:07 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 50-65 |
| 01:46 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Brunetti | 50-67 |
| 01:43 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michel Loveland (PF) Robert Weeks | |
| 01:23 | Murray State | Scott Jones clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 50-67 |
| 01:21 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen hits the follow up shot | 50-69 |
| 01:05 | Eastern Illinois | Carl Brown misses long on an open fadeaway jumper from the left side | 50-69 |
| 01:03 | Eastern Illinois | Rodney Willis gets the offensive rebound | 50-69 |
| 00:49 | Eastern Illinois | John Wehmeyer travels with the ball | 50-69 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Murray State | James Brunetti is open and scores on a fadeaway from the left side set up by Williams Paulsen | 50-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:27 | Eastern Illinois | Frank Mitchell is called for the reach on Richard Reynolds in the backcourt - foul #2 on Frank Mitchell, team foul #13 | 50-71 |
| 00:27 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds misses the 1st free throw | 50-71 |
| 00:27 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Reynolds makes the 2nd free throw | 51-71 |
| 00:00 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen runs out the clock | 51-71 |