| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fresh) 4 ast. SF - Marlin Ransome (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. PF - Jonathan Garnett (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - James Katzner (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Joseph Hower (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jody Scheffel (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Orlando Campbell (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Albert Hunsicker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Buddy Stanley (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome inbounds the ball | 58-32 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 58-32 |
| 19:43 | Illinois State | James Katzner tips it in | 60-32 |
| 19:39 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Hower is hacked by Ruben Combs in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ruben Combs, team foul #1 | 60-32 |
| 19:21 | Western Kentucky | Jason Kissinger takes the ball from Jody Scheffel | 60-32 |
| 19:00 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Jason Kissinger | 63-32 |
| 18:48 | Western Kentucky | Albert Hunsicker comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane but the foul's on James Katzner - foul #1 on James Katzner, team foul #2 | 63-32 |
| 18:48 | Western Kentucky | Albert Hunsicker misses the 1st free throw | 63-32 |
| 18:48 | Western Kentucky | Albert Hunsicker makes the 2nd free throw | 63-33 |
| 18:37 | Illinois State | Buddy Stanley takes the ball from Marlin Ransome | 63-33 |
| 18:18 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell is hacked by James Katzner - foul #2 on James Katzner, team foul #3 | 63-33 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman (PG), John Leis (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), Grady Edwards (C) Ruben Combs, Marlin Ransome, Jonathan Garnett, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson (PG), Andrew Armstrong (SG), Cody Gonsalves (SF), Jacob Depuy (PF), Albert Thompson (C) Joseph Hower, Jody Scheffel, Orlando Campbell, Albert Hunsicker, Buddy Stanley | |
| 18:01 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left corner | 63-33 |
| 17:59 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards gets the rebound | 63-33 |
| 17:44 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg misses badly on a turnaround in the lane | 63-33 |
| 17:42 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Armstrong grabs the board | 63-33 |
| 17:30 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Armstrong misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 63-33 |
| 17:29 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson tips it back up and in | 63-35 |
| 17:23 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg misses short on a fadeaway from the left side | 63-35 |
| 17:22 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson grabs the defensive rebound | 63-35 |
| 17:18 | Western Kentucky | Grady Edwards is called for the reach on Andrew Armstrong in the backcourt - foul #1 on Grady Edwards, team foul #4 | 63-35 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Scott Stone (SF) Donald Chrisman, Jason Kissinger | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jody Scheffel (SG) Cody Gonsalves | |
| 17:05 | Western Kentucky | John Leis steps in front of the Gary Hawkinson pass | 63-35 |
| 17:02 | Illinois State | John Leis hits the finger roll | 65-35 |
| 16:57 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Armstrong misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 65-35 |
| 16:56 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson gets the offensive rebound | 65-35 |
| 16:44 | Western Kentucky | Jody Scheffel's fadeaway is rejected by Zachary Teitenberg | 65-35 |
| 16:43 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg gets the rebound | 65-35 |
| 16:39 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Zachary Teitenberg | 68-35 |
| 16:23 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy is open and buries a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Albert Thompson | 68-37 |
| 16:15 | Illinois State | John Leis can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 68-37 |
| 16:14 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy snags the defensive board | 68-37 |
| 16:08 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket | 68-37 |
| 16:06 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson snags the offensive board | 68-37 |
| 15:56 | Western Kentucky | Jody Scheffel is whistled for a carry | 68-37 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman (PG), Jason Kissinger (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), Jonathan Garnett (PF), William Durr (C) Ruben Combs, John Leis, Scott Stone, Zachary Teitenberg, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Hower (PG), Cody Gonsalves (SG), Orlando Campbell (SF), Albert Hunsicker (PF), Buddy Stanley (C) Gary Hawkinson, Jody Scheffel, Andrew Armstrong, Jacob Depuy, Albert Thompson | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Donald Chrisman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fresh) 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Marlin Ransome (fresh) 20 pts. 1 ast. PF - Jonathan Garnett (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - William Durr (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Joseph Hower (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Cody Gonsalves (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Orlando Campbell (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Albert Hunsicker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Buddy Stanley (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:46 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 68-37 |
| 15:45 | Western Kentucky | Buddy Stanley grabs the defensive rebound | 68-37 |
| 15:31 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Hower throws a bad pass out of bounds | 68-37 |
| 15:16 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Jason Kissinger | 71-37 |
| 14:56 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell loses the dribble to Donald Chrisman | 71-37 |
| 14:53 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett banks in the layup on a great pass from Donald Chrisman | 73-37 |
| 14:42 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Orlando Campbell | 73-40 |
| 14:31 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome makes the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Jonathan Garnett | 76-40 |
| 14:19 | Western Kentucky | Orlando Campbell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 76-40 |
| 14:17 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger grabs the defensive rebound | 76-40 |
| 14:12 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 76-40 |
| 14:11 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Joseph Hower | 76-40 |
| 14:06 | Western Kentucky | Buddy Stanley misses the dunk attempt | 76-40 |
| 14:04 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to William Durr | 76-40 |
| 13:47 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Jonathan Garnett, team foul #5 | 76-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), John Leis (SG), Scott Stone (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), James Katzner (C) Donald Chrisman, Jason Kissinger, Marlin Ransome, Jonathan Garnett, William Durr | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson (PG), Jody Scheffel (SG), Andrew Armstrong (SF), Shawn Sage (PF) Joseph Hower, Cody Gonsalves, Orlando Campbell, Albert Hunsicker | |
| 13:35 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 76-40 |
| 13:34 | Western Kentucky | Buddy Stanley grabs the offensive board | 76-40 |
| 13:19 | Western Kentucky | Zachary Teitenberg steals the ball from Shawn Sage | 76-40 |
| 13:00 | Illinois State | Andrew Armstrong is called for the reach on Scott Stone - foul #1 on Andrew Armstrong, team foul #1 | 76-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Benjamin Rolon (PG), Jacob Depuy (PF), Albert Thompson (C) Andrew Armstrong, Shawn Sage, Buddy Stanley | |
| 12:47 | Illinois State | The short jumper by James Katzner is denied by Albert Thompson | 76-40 |
| 12:46 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Stone | 76-40 |
| 12:41 | Illinois State | James Katzner misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Albert Thompson - foul #1 on Albert Thompson, team foul #2 | 76-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger (SG) John Leis | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 12:41 | Illinois State | James Katzner makes the 1st free throw | 77-40 |
| 12:41 | Illinois State | James Katzner makes the 2nd free throw | 78-40 |
| 12:33 | Western Kentucky | Jody Scheffel banks in the wide open layup | 78-42 |
| 12:20 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 78-42 |
| 12:18 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson gets the rebound | 78-42 |
| 12:14 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy's pass is intercepted by Zachary Teitenberg in the backcourt | 78-42 |
| 12:03 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs is called for traveling | 78-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dante Waller (SF), Grady Edwards (PF), William Durr (C) Scott Stone, Zachary Teitenberg, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage (C) Albert Thompson | |
| 11:59 | Western Kentucky | Benjamin Rolon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 78-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Andrew Armstrong (SF) Jody Scheffel | |
| 11:47 | Illinois State | Shawn Sage steals it from Dante Waller | 78-42 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fairly fresh) 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - Dante Waller (fresh) PF - Grady Edwards (fresh) C - William Durr (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Benjamin Rolon (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SG - Gary Hawkinson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Andrew Armstrong (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Jacob Depuy (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Shawn Sage (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Western Kentucky | William Durr takes the ball from Jacob Depuy | 78-42 |
| 11:15 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards makes the floater from the left block set up by Ruben Combs | 80-42 |
| 10:56 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage misses the jumper from the free throw line | 80-42 |
| 10:55 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger grabs the board | 80-42 |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 80-42 |
| 10:36 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage gets the rebound | 80-42 |
| 10:33 | Western Kentucky | Benjamin Rolon travels in the backcourt | 80-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman (PG), John Leis (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), Jonathan Garnett (PF) Ruben Combs, Jason Kissinger, Dante Waller, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Hower (PG), Jody Scheffel (SG), Orlando Campbell (SF), Albert Hunsicker (PF), Albert Thompson (C) Benjamin Rolon, Gary Hawkinson, Andrew Armstrong, Jacob Depuy, Shawn Sage | |
| 10:22 | Illinois State | John Leis knocks in the jump hook from close range and he's hacked by Albert Thompson - foul #2 on Albert Thompson, team foul #3 | 82-42 |
| 10:22 | Illinois State | John Leis makes the free throw | 83-42 |
| 10:00 | Western Kentucky | Marlin Ransome steals it from Albert Thompson | 83-42 |
| 09:45 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by John Leis | 86-42 |
| 09:41 | Western Kentucky | Jody Scheffel knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line | 86-44 |
| 09:28 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Donald Chrisman | 89-44 |
| 09:16 | Western Kentucky | Jody Scheffel knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing | 89-47 |
| 09:02 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome clanks a 3 from the right wing | 89-47 |
| 09:00 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett snags the offensive board | 89-47 |
| 08:44 | Illinois State | John Leis is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on John Leis, team foul #6 | 89-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Jason Kissinger (SG), Scott Stone (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), James Katzner (C) Donald Chrisman, John Leis, Marlin Ransome, Jonathan Garnett, William Durr | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson (PG), Cody Gonsalves (SG), Andrew Armstrong (SF), Shawn Sage (PF), Jacob Depuy (C) Joseph Hower, Jody Scheffel, Orlando Campbell, Albert Hunsicker, Albert Thompson | |
| 08:40 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 89-47 |
| 08:32 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Ruben Combs | 92-47 |
| 08:16 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage knocks in the turnaround in the paint | 92-49 |
| 07:59 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg scores on a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Ruben Combs | 94-49 |
| 07:48 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves hits a fadeaway from the right wing | 94-51 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - Scott Stone (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Zachary Teitenberg (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - James Katzner (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Gary Hawkinson (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Andrew Armstrong (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Cody Gonsalves (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Shawn Sage (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Jacob Depuy (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:32 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs buries a shot from the right side on a great pass from Zachary Teitenberg | 96-51 |
| 07:08 | Western Kentucky | Ruben Combs steps in front of the Andrew Armstrong pass | 96-51 |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Andrew Armstrong - foul #2 on Andrew Armstrong, team foul #4 | 96-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Leis (SG), Marlin Ransome (SF), William Durr (C) Jason Kissinger, Scott Stone, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Benjamin Rolon (PG), Albert Thompson (C) Cody Gonsalves, Shawn Sage | |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg misses the 1st free throw | 96-51 |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg makes the 2nd free throw | 97-51 |
| 06:47 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 97-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett (PF) Zachary Teitenberg | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 06:42 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett is fouled on the floor by Albert Thompson - foul #3 on Albert Thompson, team foul #5 | 97-51 |
| 06:35 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 97-51 |
| 06:33 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson pulls down the rebound | 97-51 |
| 06:29 | Western Kentucky | Marlin Ransome is called for the reach on Benjamin Rolon in the backcourt - foul #1 on Marlin Ransome, team foul #7 | 97-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Donald Chrisman (PG) Ruben Combs | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 06:29 | Western Kentucky | Benjamin Rolon makes the 1st free throw | 97-52 |
| 06:29 | Western Kentucky | Benjamin Rolon makes the 2nd free throw | 97-53 |
| 06:20 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Donald Chrisman | 100-53 |
| 06:01 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Armstrong misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 100-53 |
| 05:59 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett grabs the board | 100-53 |
| 05:41 | Illinois State | Jonathan Garnett clanks a shot from the right block | 100-53 |
| 05:39 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson snags the defensive board | 100-53 |
| 05:37 | Western Kentucky | John Leis picks off the pass by Benjamin Rolon in the backcourt | 100-53 |
| 05:31 | Illinois State | John Leis makes the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Donald Chrisman | 102-53 |
| 05:28 | Western Kentucky | John Leis steps in front of the Gary Hawkinson pass in the backcourt | 102-53 |
| 05:11 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome makes the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Donald Chrisman | 105-53 |
| 04:56 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 105-53 |
| 04:54 | Illinois State | William Durr snags the defensive board | 105-53 |
| 04:49 | Illinois State | Andrew Armstrong steals it from Marlin Ransome | 105-53 |
| 04:47 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson is hacked by John Leis in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Leis, team foul #8 | 105-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Jason Kissinger (SG), Dante Waller (SF), Zachary Teitenberg (PF), Grady Edwards (C) Donald Chrisman, John Leis, Marlin Ransome, Jonathan Garnett, William Durr | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves (SF), Shawn Sage (PF) Andrew Armstrong, Albert Thompson | |
| 04:47 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson makes the 1st free throw | 105-54 |
| 04:47 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson makes the 2nd free throw | 105-55 |
| 04:43 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 105-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Scott Stone (SF) Dante Waller | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 04:36 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 105-55 |
| 04:34 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg snags the defensive board | 105-55 |
| 04:29 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 105-55 |
| 04:27 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Stone | 105-55 |
| 04:11 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs is whistled for a carry | 105-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Katzner (C) Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson (C) Jacob Depuy | |
| 04:07 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves travels in the backcourt | 105-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dante Waller (SF) Scott Stone | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 03:48 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Ruben Combs | 107-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Combs (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 ast. SG - Jason Kissinger (fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - Dante Waller (fresh) PF - Zachary Teitenberg (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - James Katzner (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Benjamin Rolon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SG - Gary Hawkinson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Cody Gonsalves (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Shawn Sage (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Albert Thompson (tiring) 7 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 03:34 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves clanks a 3 from straight away | 107-55 |
| 03:32 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg grabs the board | 107-55 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:23 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg's floater is tipped away by Shawn Sage | 107-55 |
| 03:22 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage gets the rebound | 107-55 |
| 03:15 | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 107-55 |
| 03:14 | Illinois State | Zachary Teitenberg snags the defensive board | 107-55 |
| 03:00 | Illinois State | Shawn Sage steals the ball from Dante Waller | 107-55 |
| 02:57 | Western Kentucky | Jason Kissinger steals it from Albert Thompson in the backcourt | 107-55 |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs lays it in on a nice dish by Jason Kissinger | 109-55 |
| 02:48 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Jason Kissinger - foul #1 on Jason Kissinger, team foul #9 | 109-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Leis (SG), Scott Stone (SF), Grady Edwards (PF), William Durr (C) Jason Kissinger, Dante Waller, Zachary Teitenberg, James Katzner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Andrew Armstrong (SG), Jacob Depuy (C) Benjamin Rolon, Albert Thompson | |
| 02:48 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage makes the 1st free throw | 109-56 |
| 02:48 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage makes the 2nd free throw | 109-57 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:22 | Illinois State | Scott Stone clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Cody Gonsalves - foul #1 on Cody Gonsalves, team foul #6 | 109-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome (PG) Ruben Combs | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 02:22 | Illinois State | Scott Stone makes the 1st free throw | 110-57 |
| 02:22 | Illinois State | Scott Stone makes the 2nd free throw | 111-57 |
| 02:10 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 111-57 |
| 02:09 | Illinois State | Marlin Ransome grabs the defensive rebound | 111-57 |
| 01:40 | Illinois State | Grady Edwards connects on the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by William Durr | 113-57 |
| 01:26 | Western Kentucky | Cody Gonsalves misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 113-57 |
| 01:24 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Sage snags the offensive board | 113-57 |
| 01:04 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block but he's hacked by Grady Edwards - foul #2 on Grady Edwards, team foul #10 | 113-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Combs (PG), Jason Kissinger (SG), Jonathan Garnett (PF) John Leis, Scott Stone, Grady Edwards | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Albert Thompson (C) Shawn Sage | |
| 01:04 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy makes the 1st free throw | 113-58 |
| 01:04 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy makes the 2nd free throw | 113-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger is fouled on the floor by Gary Hawkinson - foul #1 on Gary Hawkinson, team foul #7 | 113-59 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger makes the 1st free throw | 114-59 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger makes the 2nd free throw | 115-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:35 | Western Kentucky | Gary Hawkinson makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Andrew Armstrong | 115-62 |
| 00:13 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger comes up short on the shot near the basket but he's fouled by Andrew Armstrong - foul #3 on Andrew Armstrong, team foul #8 | 115-62 |
| 00:13 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger makes the 1st free throw | 116-62 |
| 00:13 | Illinois State | Jason Kissinger misses the 2nd free throw | 116-62 |
| 00:13 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy grabs the defensive rebound | 116-62 |
| 00:05 | Western Kentucky | Jacob Depuy hits the front of the rim on the floater from close range | 116-62 |
| 00:03 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs snags the defensive board | 116-62 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Ruben Combs runs out the clock | 116-62 |