| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Bobby Brown (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Terry Dunklin (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Gary Tillman (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Steven Vine (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Corey Axelson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Charles Maio (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Joseph Pinegar (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Christopher Olsen (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Edward Michel (fresh) C - Harry Pfister (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Olsen inbounds the ball | 45-37 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:37 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio misses the fadeaway from the right side | 45-37 |
| 19:35 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine gets the rebound | 45-37 |
| 19:33 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 45-37 |
| 19:27 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio knocks in the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Joseph Pinegar | 45-39 |
| 19:08 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine makes the runner in the lane set up by Terry Dunklin | 47-39 |
| 19:04 | Jacksonville State | Steven Vine steps in front of the Harry Pfister pass | 47-39 |
| 18:46 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman makes the runner near the basket | 49-39 |
| 18:21 | Jacksonville State | Edward Michel hits a fadeaway from the right block | 49-41 |
| 17:58 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson misses the lay-in | 49-41 |
| 17:57 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Olsen grabs the board | 49-41 |
| 17:42 | Jacksonville State | Harry Pfister misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 49-41 |
| 17:40 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman grabs the defensive rebound | 49-41 |
| 17:34 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown is whistled for a carry | 49-41 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar (PG), Lynn Mills (SG), Brian Taylor (SF), Gary Heath (PF), Erwin Skeen (C) Bobby Brown, Terry Dunklin, Gary Tillman, Steven Vine, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman (PG), Christopher Murray (SG), Columbus Dayton (SF), Derrick Oliver (PF), John Marquart (C) Charles Maio, Joseph Pinegar, Christopher Olsen, Edward Michel, Harry Pfister | |
| 17:21 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Murray is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Kuhlman | 49-44 |
| 16:59 | Eastern Illinois | Erwin Skeen double dribbles | 49-44 |
| 16:38 | Jacksonville State | Derrick Oliver makes the wide open shot in the paint set up by Christopher Murray | 49-46 |
| 16:18 | Eastern Illinois | Brian Taylor can't finish the layup | 49-46 |
| 16:17 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills misses the tip | 49-46 |
| 16:15 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to John Marquart | 49-46 |
| 15:56 | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman is hacked by Erwin Skeen - foul #3 on Erwin Skeen, team foul #1 | 49-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Bernardo (PG), Terry Dunklin (SG), Charles Morris (SF), Steven Vine (PF), Corey Axelson (C) Ryan Morningstar, Lynn Mills, Brian Taylor, Gary Heath, Erwin Skeen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio (PG), Christopher Olsen (SF), William Callahan (PF), Harry Pfister (C) Christopher Murray, Columbus Dayton, Derrick Oliver, John Marquart | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Joseph Bernardo (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Terry Dunklin (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Charles Morris (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Steven Vine (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Corey Axelson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Charles Maio (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Richard Kuhlman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Christopher Olsen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Callahan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Harry Pfister (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 15:39 | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman buries a jumper from the left side | 49-48 |
| 15:19 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson can't throw it down | 49-48 |
| 15:18 | Jacksonville State | Harry Pfister grabs the defensive rebound | 49-48 |
| 15:01 | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman is hacked by Terry Dunklin - foul #3 on Terry Dunklin, team foul #2 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown (PG), Gary Tillman (PF) Joseph Bernardo, Steven Vine | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar (SG), Columbus Dayton (SF), Edward Michel (PF) Richard Kuhlman, Christopher Olsen, William Callahan | |
| 14:43 | Jacksonville State | Charles Morris steals the ball from Joseph Pinegar | 49-48 |
| 14:38 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris hits the finger roll | 51-48 |
| 14:13 | Jacksonville State | Columbus Dayton makes the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Edward Michel | 51-50 |
| 13:55 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman drills a shot from just outside the lane | 53-50 |
| 13:30 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 53-50 |
| 13:29 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman snags the defensive board | 53-50 |
| 13:24 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Bobby Brown | 56-50 |
| 13:09 | Jacksonville State | Edward Michel blows the wide open layup | 56-50 |
| 13:08 | Jacksonville State | Harry Pfister pulls down the offensive rebound | 56-50 |
| 12:56 | Jacksonville State | Edward Michel clanks a floater from close range | 56-50 |
| 12:54 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin snags the defensive board | 56-50 |
| 12:49 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin buries a floater from the right side set up by Bobby Brown | 58-50 |
| 12:26 | Jacksonville State | Harry Pfister clanks a 3 from straight away | 58-50 |
| 12:25 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin snags the defensive board | 58-50 |
| 12:21 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 58-50 |
| 12:20 | Jacksonville State | Harry Pfister pulls down the rebound | 58-50 |
| 12:16 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar's pass is intercepted by Terry Dunklin in the backcourt | 58-50 |
| 12:14 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin misses the lay-in | 58-50 |
| 12:13 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio grabs the board | 58-50 |
| 11:59 | Jacksonville State | Columbus Dayton is whistled for a carry | 58-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills (PG), Gary Heath (SG), Brian Taylor (SF), Steven Vine (PF), Erwin Skeen (C) Bobby Brown, Terry Dunklin, Charles Morris, Gary Tillman, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman (PG), Christopher Murray (SG), Christopher Olsen (SF), Derrick Oliver (PF), John Marquart (C) Charles Maio, Joseph Pinegar, Columbus Dayton, Edward Michel, Harry Pfister | |
| 11:44 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Brian Taylor | 61-50 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Lynn Mills (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Gary Heath (fresh) SF - Brian Taylor (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Steven Vine (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Erwin Skeen (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Richard Kuhlman (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Christopher Murray (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Christopher Olsen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Derrick Oliver (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - John Marquart (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:15 | Jacksonville State | John Marquart hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 61-50 |
| 11:14 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine grabs the defensive rebound | 61-50 |
| 11:08 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine misses the turnaround in the paint | 61-50 |
| 11:07 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine pulls down the offensive rebound | 61-50 |
| 10:54 | Eastern Illinois | Brian Taylor connects on the runner from close range | 63-50 |
| 10:50 | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman is fouled in the backcourt by Lynn Mills - foul #1 on Lynn Mills, team foul #3 | 63-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Bernardo (PG), Ryan Morningstar (SG), Charles Morris (SF) Lynn Mills, Gary Heath, Brian Taylor | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 10:31 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Murray misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 63-50 |
| 10:30 | Jacksonville State | Derrick Oliver tips it but misses | 63-50 |
| 10:29 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Murray pulls down the offensive rebound | 63-50 |
| 10:16 | Jacksonville State | Derrick Oliver blows the layup | 63-50 |
| 10:15 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Steven Vine | 63-50 |
| 10:08 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris makes the jumpshot from the left side | 65-50 |
| 09:55 | Jacksonville State | John Marquart buries a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Richard Kuhlman | 65-53 |
| 09:37 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine hits a 3pt shot from straight away | 68-53 |
| 09:35 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Morningstar is called for the reach on Christopher Murray in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ryan Morningstar, team foul #4 | 68-53 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills (SG), Gary Tillman (SF), Gary Heath (PF), Brian Taylor (C) Joseph Bernardo, Charles Morris, Steven Vine, Erwin Skeen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio (PG), Joseph Pinegar (SG), William Callahan (PF), Harry Pfister (C) Richard Kuhlman, Christopher Murray, Derrick Oliver, John Marquart | |
| 09:26 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Charles Maio | 68-55 |
| 09:03 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar loses the dribble to Charles Maio | 68-55 |
| 09:00 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar banks in the layup on a nice dish by Charles Maio | 68-57 |
| 08:31 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills connects on the driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Ryan Morningstar and the foul's on Charles Maio - foul #1 on Charles Maio, team foul #1 | 70-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown (PG), Steven Vine (PF), Corey Axelson (C) Ryan Morningstar, Gary Heath, Brian Taylor | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman (PG), Columbus Dayton (SF), Edward Michel (PF) Charles Maio, Christopher Olsen, William Callahan | |
| 08:31 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills misses the free throw | 70-57 |
| 08:31 | Jacksonville State | Edward Michel grabs the defensive rebound | 70-57 |
| 08:17 | Jacksonville State | Columbus Dayton misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 70-57 |
| 08:16 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson grabs the board | 70-57 |
| 08:12 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane | 70-57 |
| 08:10 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown grabs the offensive board | 70-57 |
| 07:50 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 70-57 |
| 07:49 | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman snags the defensive board | 70-57 |
| 07:29 | Jacksonville State | Columbus Dayton buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Richard Kuhlman | 70-60 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Bobby Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lynn Mills (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Tillman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Steven Vine (tiring) 8 pts. 9 reb. C - Corey Axelson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Richard Kuhlman (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Joseph Pinegar (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Columbus Dayton (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Edward Michel (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Harry Pfister (tiring) 8 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 70-60 |
| 07:23 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar grabs the defensive rebound | 70-60 |
| 07:03 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line | 70-60 |
| 07:01 | Jacksonville State | Columbus Dayton tips it back up and in | 70-62 |
| 06:40 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman slams it home | 72-62 |
| 06:19 | Jacksonville State | Edward Michel hits a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Columbus Dayton | 72-64 |
| 06:08 | Eastern Illinois | Edward Michel steps in front of the Steven Vine pass | 72-64 |
| 05:49 | Jacksonville State | Columbus Dayton connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Harry Pfister | 72-67 |
| 05:27 | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine lays it up and in | 74-67 |
| 05:10 | Jacksonville State | Lynn Mills is called for the reach on Joseph Pinegar - foul #2 on Lynn Mills, team foul #5 | 74-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar (PG), Terry Dunklin (SG), Brian Taylor (SF), Gary Heath (PF), Erwin Skeen (C) Bobby Brown, Lynn Mills, Gary Tillman, Steven Vine, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio (PG), Christopher Murray (SG), William Callahan (SF), Derrick Oliver (PF), John Marquart (C) Richard Kuhlman, Joseph Pinegar, Columbus Dayton, Edward Michel, Harry Pfister | |
| 04:51 | Jacksonville State | John Marquart makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Maio | 74-70 |
| 04:36 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin drills a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Ryan Morningstar | 77-70 |
| 04:18 | Jacksonville State | John Marquart is whistled for a carry | 77-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Christopher Olsen (SF) William Callahan | |
| 04:04 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin connects on the jump hook from close range | 79-70 |
| 03:49 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Morningstar steps in front of the Derrick Oliver pass | 79-70 |
| 03:46 | Eastern Illinois | Ryan Morningstar lays it up and in | 81-70 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:28 | Jacksonville State | Terry Dunklin takes the ball from Derrick Oliver | 81-70 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Ryan Morningstar (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Terry Dunklin (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SF - Brian Taylor (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gary Heath (fairly fresh) C - Erwin Skeen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Charles Maio (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. SG - Christopher Murray (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Christopher Olsen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Derrick Oliver (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - John Marquart (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:07 | Eastern Illinois | Brian Taylor comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 81-70 |
| 03:05 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin tips it but misses | 81-70 |
| 03:03 | Jacksonville State | John Marquart pulls down the rebound | 81-70 |
| 02:53 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Christopher Murray | 81-73 |
| 02:53 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 81-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Bernardo (PG), Charles Morris (SF), Gary Tillman (PF), Corey Axelson (C) Ryan Morningstar, Brian Taylor, Gary Heath, Erwin Skeen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman (PG), Columbus Dayton (SG) Charles Maio, Christopher Murray | |
| 02:40 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 81-73 |
| 02:38 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Bernardo tips it home | 83-73 |
| 02:38 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 83-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown (PG), Erwin Skeen (C) Joseph Bernardo, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio (PG), Edward Michel (PF) Columbus Dayton, Derrick Oliver | |
| 02:36 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Olsen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 83-73 |
| 02:23 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket | 83-73 |
| 02:21 | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin grabs the offensive board | 83-73 |
| 02:21 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson (C) Erwin Skeen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 02:08 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson loses the dribble to Edward Michel | 83-73 |
| 02:08 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Steven Vine (PF) Gary Tillman | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar (SG), Harry Pfister (C) Richard Kuhlman, John Marquart | |
| 02:04 | Jacksonville State | Charles Morris steps in front of the Charles Maio pass in the backcourt | 83-73 |
| 01:48 | Eastern Illinois | Joseph Pinegar picks off the pass by Corey Axelson | 83-73 |
| 01:34 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Christopher Olsen | 83-75 |
| 01:30 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris travels with the ball | 83-75 |
| 01:15 | Jacksonville State | Christopher Olsen's pass is intercepted by Steven Vine | 83-75 |
| 01:02 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Brown is fouled on the floor by Charles Maio - foul #2 on Charles Maio, team foul #2 | 83-75 |
| 00:41 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson misses the turnaround in the paint but he's fouled by Harry Pfister - foul #2 on Harry Pfister, team foul #3 | 83-75 |
| 00:41 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson makes the 1st free throw | 84-75 |
| 00:41 | Eastern Illinois | Corey Axelson makes the 2nd free throw | 85-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:35 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar blows the layup but he's fouled by Terry Dunklin - foul #4 on Terry Dunklin, team foul #6 | 85-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills (PG), Gary Heath (SG), Gary Tillman (SF), Brian Taylor (PF), Erwin Skeen (C) Bobby Brown, Terry Dunklin, Charles Morris, Steven Vine, Corey Axelson | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman (PG), Columbus Dayton (SF), Derrick Oliver (PF), John Marquart (C) Charles Maio, Christopher Olsen, Edward Michel, Harry Pfister | |
| 00:35 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar makes the 1st free throw | 85-76 |
| 00:35 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar misses the 2nd free throw | 85-76 |
| 00:35 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Tillman snags the defensive board | 85-76 |
| 00:35 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 85-76 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:33 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills is hacked by Richard Kuhlman in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Kuhlman, team foul #4 | 85-76 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin (SG), Charles Morris (SF) Gary Heath, Erwin Skeen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio (PG), Christopher Olsen (SF), Edward Michel (PF), Harry Pfister (C) Richard Kuhlman, Columbus Dayton, Derrick Oliver, John Marquart | |
| 00:31 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris is fouled on the floor by Harry Pfister - foul #3 on Harry Pfister, team foul #5 | 85-76 |
| 00:28 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills is fouled on the floor by Harry Pfister - foul #4 on Harry Pfister, team foul #6 | 85-76 |
| 00:25 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Olsen is called for the reach on Charles Morris - foul #1 on Christopher Olsen, team foul #7 | 85-76 |
| 00:25 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris makes the 1st free throw | 86-76 |
| 00:25 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris makes the 2nd free throw | 87-76 |
| 00:19 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio is hacked by Lynn Mills - foul #3 on Lynn Mills, team foul #7 | 87-76 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath (SG), Erwin Skeen (C) Terry Dunklin, Charles Morris | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Kuhlman (SG), Columbus Dayton (SF), Derrick Oliver (PF), John Marquart (C) Joseph Pinegar, Christopher Olsen, Edward Michel, Harry Pfister | |
| 00:19 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio makes the 1st free throw | 87-77 |
| 00:19 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio makes the 2nd free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:16 | Eastern Illinois | Richard Kuhlman is called for the reach on Gary Heath in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Kuhlman, team foul #8 | 87-78 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Terry Dunklin (SG), Charles Morris (SF) Brian Taylor, Erwin Skeen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar (SG), Christopher Olsen (SF), Edward Michel (PF), Harry Pfister (C) Richard Kuhlman, Columbus Dayton, Derrick Oliver, John Marquart | |
| 00:16 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath makes the 1st free throw | 88-78 |
| 00:16 | Eastern Illinois | Gary Heath makes the 2nd free throw | 89-78 |
| 00:10 | Jacksonville State | Joseph Pinegar scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 89-80 |
| 00:10 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 89-80 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Brian Taylor (C) Gary Heath | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 00:08 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris is hacked by Joseph Pinegar in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Pinegar, team foul #9 | 89-80 |
| 00:08 | Eastern Illinois | Charles Morris misses the 1st free throw | 89-80 |
| 00:08 | Jacksonville State | Edward Michel grabs the board | 89-80 |
| 00:02 | Jacksonville State | Charles Maio travels with the ball | 89-80 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Eastern Illinois | Lynn Mills runs out the clock | 89-80 |