| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Bobby Mangum (fresh) SG - Henry Kasky (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Roy Johnson (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - George Gallagher (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Eric Bratten (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Jason Storey (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alexander Curry (fresh) 2 pts. SF - William Hyatt (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Ellison (fresh) 2 pts. C - Paul McCallen (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson inbounds the ball | 40-33 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:39 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher comes up short on the turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by William Hyatt - foul #3 on William Hyatt, team foul #1 | 40-33 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Rolando Ortiz (SF) William Hyatt | |
| 19:39 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher makes the 1st free throw | 41-33 |
| 19:39 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher makes the 2nd free throw | 42-33 |
| 19:22 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey buries a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Richard Ellison | 42-35 |
| 19:16 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten is whistled for a carry | 42-35 |
| 19:14 | SE Missouri State | Henry Kasky is called for the reach on Alexander Curry in the backcourt - foul #3 on Henry Kasky, team foul #1 | 42-35 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace (SG) Henry Kasky | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 19:02 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey scores on a 3 from the left wing set up by Alexander Curry | 42-38 |
| 18:49 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson knocks in the runner from close range | 44-38 |
| 18:30 | SE Missouri State | Rolando Ortiz clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 44-38 |
| 18:29 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher snags the defensive board | 44-38 |
| 18:24 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum drills a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Christopher Wallace | 46-38 |
| 18:21 | SE Missouri State | Rolando Ortiz throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 46-38 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor (PG), Timmy Orris (SF), David White (PF), Wallace Williamson (C) Bobby Mangum, Roy Johnson, George Gallagher, Eric Bratten | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 18:03 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-38 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber (PG), Ivan Alcocer (SG), James Fountain (SF), Richard Campbell (C) Jason Storey, Alexander Curry, Richard Ellison, Paul McCallen | |
| 17:50 | SE Missouri State | Ivan Alcocer is fouled on the floor by Christopher Wallace - foul #1 on Christopher Wallace, team foul #2 | 46-38 |
| 17:32 | SE Missouri State | Ivan Alcocer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-38 |
| 17:30 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Wallace Williamson | 46-38 |
| 17:12 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace drills a shot from just outside the lane | 48-38 |
| 16:55 | SE Missouri State | David White swats the layup by Richard Campbell | 48-38 |
| 16:54 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber grabs the offensive board | 48-38 |
| 16:40 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber is denied on a layup by David White | 48-38 |
| 16:38 | SE Missouri State | James Fountain misses the tip | 48-38 |
| 16:36 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to Wallace Williamson | 48-38 |
| 16:07 | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris can't finish the layup | 48-38 |
| 16:05 | SE Missouri State | Richard Campbell grabs the board | 48-38 |
| 15:43 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from James Fountain | 48-41 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Roscoe Taylor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - Christopher Wallace (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Timmy Orris (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - David White (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Wallace Williamson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Tim Barber (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ivan Alcocer (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - James Fountain (fairly fresh) 2 reb. PF - Rolando Ortiz (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Richard Campbell (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Eastern Illinois | Wallace Williamson misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-41 |
| 15:34 | Eastern Illinois | David White tips it in | 50-41 |
| 15:20 | SE Missouri State | James Fountain misses the 3 from straight away | 50-41 |
| 15:18 | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor pulls down the rebound | 50-41 |
| 15:14 | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-41 |
| 15:13 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Rolando Ortiz | 50-41 |
| 14:55 | SE Missouri State | Wallace Williamson swats the short shot by Richard Campbell | 50-41 |
| 14:54 | Eastern Illinois | David White pulls down the rebound | 50-41 |
| 14:49 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace misses the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Richard Campbell - foul #2 on Richard Campbell, team foul #2 | 50-41 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (PG), Roy Johnson (SF), George Gallagher (PF), Eric Bratten (C) Roscoe Taylor, Timmy Orris, David White, Wallace Williamson | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey (PG), Alexander Curry (SG), William Hyatt (SF), Richard Ellison (PF), Paul McCallen (C) Tim Barber, Ivan Alcocer, James Fountain, Rolando Ortiz, Richard Campbell | |
| 14:49 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace misses the 1st free throw | 50-41 |
| 14:49 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace makes the 2nd free throw | 51-41 |
| 14:47 | SE Missouri State | Christopher Wallace is called for the reach on Alexander Curry in the backcourt - foul #2 on Christopher Wallace, team foul #3 | 51-41 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky (SG) Christopher Wallace | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 14:33 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey is alone and drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 51-43 |
| 14:18 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson misses long on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Richard Ellison - foul #1 on Richard Ellison, team foul #3 | 51-43 |
| 14:18 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 51-43 |
| 14:18 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-43 |
| 14:13 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry is hacked by Henry Kasky in the backcourt - foul #4 on Henry Kasky, team foul #4 | 52-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum (SG) Henry Kasky | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 13:55 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-43 |
| 13:54 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten snags the defensive board | 52-43 |
| 13:46 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-43 |
| 13:30 | SE Missouri State | Richard Ellison drills a floater from close range | 52-45 |
| 13:11 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher travels with the ball | 52-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Russell Zinn (SF) Roy Johnson | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Alfonso Hernandez (SF) William Hyatt | |
| 12:55 | SE Missouri State | Alfonso Hernandez is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Alfonso Hernandez, team foul #4 | 52-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber (PG), Dave Binkley (SG) Jason Storey, Alexander Curry | |
| 12:40 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 52-45 |
| 12:38 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Tim Barber | 52-45 |
| 12:14 | SE Missouri State | Alfonso Hernandez's pass is intercepted by Bobby Mangum | 52-45 |
| 11:49 | Eastern Illinois | Paul McCallen denies the turnaround by Eric Bratten | 52-45 |
| 11:47 | SE Missouri State | Richard Ellison pulls down the rebound | 52-45 |
| 11:41 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber is called for traveling in the backcourt | 52-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor (SG), Roy Johnson (SF) Bobby Mangum, Eric Bratten | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey (PG), Alexander Curry (SG), William Hyatt (SF), James Fountain (PF), Rolando Ortiz (C) Tim Barber, Dave Binkley, Alfonso Hernandez, Richard Ellison, Paul McCallen | |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - William Elwell (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Roscoe Taylor (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Roy Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - George Gallagher (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Russell Zinn (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Jason Storey (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alexander Curry (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Hyatt (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - James Fountain (fresh) 2 reb. C - Rolando Ortiz (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 52-45 |
| 11:23 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher gets the offensive rebound | 52-45 |
| 11:00 | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 52-45 |
| 10:59 | Eastern Illinois | Russell Zinn grabs the offensive board | 52-45 |
| 10:40 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 54-45 |
| 10:37 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey is hacked by William Elwell in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Elwell, team foul #5 | 54-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace (SG), David White (PF), Eric Bratten (C) William Elwell, George Gallagher, Russell Zinn | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Richard Campbell (PF), Tim Barber (C) William Hyatt, James Fountain | |
| 10:12 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey is wide open but clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Roscoe Taylor - foul #2 on Roscoe Taylor, team foul #6 | 54-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum (PG), Timmy Orris (SF), Wallace Williamson (C) Roscoe Taylor, Roy Johnson, Eric Bratten | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Alfonso Hernandez (SF) Alexander Curry | |
| 10:12 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey makes the 1st free throw | 54-46 |
| 10:12 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey misses the 2nd free throw | 54-46 |
| 10:12 | Eastern Illinois | The rebound goes to David White | 54-46 |
| 09:59 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane | 54-46 |
| 09:57 | SE Missouri State | Richard Campbell gets the rebound | 54-46 |
| 09:38 | SE Missouri State | Christopher Wallace steals the ball from Rolando Ortiz | 54-46 |
| 09:15 | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Rolando Ortiz - foul #1 on Rolando Ortiz, team foul #5 | 54-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor (SG), Russell Zinn (PF), Eric Bratten (C) Christopher Wallace, David White, Wallace Williamson | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Ivan Alcocer (PG), Dave Binkley (SG), James Fountain (SF), Richard Ellison (PF), Paul McCallen (C) Jason Storey, Tim Barber, Alfonso Hernandez, Rolando Ortiz, Richard Campbell | |
| 09:15 | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris makes the 1st free throw | 55-46 |
| 09:15 | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris misses the 2nd free throw | 55-46 |
| 09:15 | SE Missouri State | Richard Ellison pulls down the rebound | 55-46 |
| 09:05 | SE Missouri State | Dave Binkley hits a wide open jump hook from the left block set up by Ivan Alcocer | 55-48 |
| 08:42 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten hits a fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by Paul McCallen - foul #2 on Paul McCallen, team foul #6 | 57-48 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace (SG), Roy Johnson (SF) Bobby Mangum, Timmy Orris | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry (SG), William Hyatt (SF) Dave Binkley, James Fountain | |
| 08:42 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten makes the free throw | 58-48 |
| 08:31 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt is hacked by Russell Zinn - foul #3 on Russell Zinn, team foul #7 | 58-48 |
| 08:31 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt makes the 1st free throw | 58-49 |
| 08:31 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt makes the 2nd free throw | 58-50 |
| 08:17 | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 58-50 |
| 08:15 | SE Missouri State | Paul McCallen pulls down the rebound | 58-50 |
| 08:03 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane | 58-50 |
| 08:01 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten gets the rebound | 58-50 |
| 07:57 | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 58-50 |
| 07:55 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten grabs the offensive board | 58-50 |
| 07:42 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson makes the floater from the free throw line | 60-50 |
| 07:39 | SE Missouri State | Eric Bratten is called for the reach on Alexander Curry in the backcourt - foul #2 on Eric Bratten, team foul #8 | 60-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell (PG), Henry Kasky (SG), David White (PF), Wallace Williamson (C) Roscoe Taylor, Christopher Wallace, Russell Zinn, Eric Bratten | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber (PG), James Fountain (SF), Rolando Ortiz (C) Ivan Alcocer, William Hyatt, Paul McCallen | |
| 07:39 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry makes the 1st free throw | 60-51 |
| 07:39 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry misses the 2nd free throw | 60-51 |
| 07:39 | Eastern Illinois | David White gets the rebound | 60-51 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - William Elwell (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Henry Kasky (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Roy Johnson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - David White (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Wallace Williamson (fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Tim Barber (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alexander Curry (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Fountain (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Richard Ellison (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Rolando Ortiz (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:37 | Eastern Illinois | William Elwell is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #5 on William Elwell, team foul #9 | 60-51 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum (PG) William Elwell | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 07:25 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 60-54 |
| 07:19 | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum's pass is intercepted by James Fountain | 60-54 |
| 06:54 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing | 60-54 |
| 06:52 | SE Missouri State | Richard Ellison gets the offensive rebound | 60-54 |
| 06:35 | SE Missouri State | Wallace Williamson picks off the pass by Alexander Curry | 60-54 |
| 06:19 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Bobby Mangum and he's fouled by Alexander Curry - foul #2 on Alexander Curry, team foul #7 | 62-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor (PG), Timmy Orris (SF), George Gallagher (PF), Russell Zinn (C) Bobby Mangum, Roy Johnson, David White, Wallace Williamson | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey (PG), William Hyatt (SF), Richard Campbell (C) Alexander Curry, James Fountain, Richard Ellison | |
| 06:19 | Eastern Illinois | Henry Kasky misses the free throw | 62-54 |
| 06:19 | SE Missouri State | Rolando Ortiz grabs the defensive rebound | 62-54 |
| 06:00 | SE Missouri State | Tim Barber scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Richard Campbell | 62-56 |
| 05:41 | Eastern Illinois | The short jumper by George Gallagher is denied by Richard Campbell | 62-56 |
| 05:39 | SE Missouri State | Richard Campbell grabs the defensive rebound | 62-56 |
| 05:22 | SE Missouri State | Rolando Ortiz hits a shot from the left block on a great pass from Tim Barber | 62-58 |
| 05:07 | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris misses badly on a floater from the free throw line | 62-58 |
| 05:06 | SE Missouri State | Richard Campbell snags the defensive board | 62-58 |
| 04:54 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Henry Kasky - foul #5 on Henry Kasky, team foul #10 | 62-58 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum (PG), Christopher Wallace (SG), Wallace Williamson (C) Roscoe Taylor, Henry Kasky, Timmy Orris | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Ivan Alcocer (SG), James Fountain (PF), Paul McCallen (C) Tim Barber, Rolando Ortiz, Richard Campbell | |
| 04:54 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt makes the 1st free throw | 62-59 |
| 04:54 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt makes the 2nd free throw | 62-60 |
| 04:33 | Eastern Illinois | Wallace Williamson knocks in the jump hook from close range set up by Christopher Wallace | 64-60 |
| 04:13 | SE Missouri State | Russell Zinn is called for the reach on William Hyatt - foul #4 on Russell Zinn, team foul #11 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson (SF), David White (PF) Russell Zinn, George Gallagher | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry (SG), Richard Ellison (PF) Jason Storey, James Fountain | |
| 04:13 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt makes the 1st free throw | 64-61 |
| 04:13 | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt makes the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| 03:58 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Alexander Curry - foul #3 on Alexander Curry, team foul #8 | 64-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten (C) Wallace Williamson | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Alfonso Hernandez (SF) William Hyatt | |
| 03:58 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 65-62 |
| 03:58 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-62 |
| 03:36 | SE Missouri State | Ivan Alcocer is alone and drills a fadeaway from the left side and he's fouled by Christopher Wallace - foul #3 on Christopher Wallace, team foul #12 | 66-64 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor (PG) Bobby Mangum | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | James Fountain (SF) Alfonso Hernandez | |
| 03:36 | SE Missouri State | Ivan Alcocer misses the free throw | 66-64 |
| 03:36 | SE Missouri State | Richard Ellison gets the offensive rebound | 66-64 |
| Lineup | Eastern Illinois | PG - Roscoe Taylor (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Christopher Wallace (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Roy Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - David White (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Eric Bratten (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Ivan Alcocer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alexander Curry (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Fountain (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Richard Ellison (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Paul McCallen (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:23 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 66-66 |
| 03:16 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane | 66-66 |
| 03:14 | SE Missouri State | James Fountain grabs the board | 66-66 |
| 03:07 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry misses long on an open jumpshot from the left side | 66-66 |
| 03:05 | Eastern Illinois | David White snags the defensive board | 66-66 |
| 03:00 | Eastern Illinois | Roscoe Taylor loses the ball out of bounds | 66-66 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Russell Zinn (SF), George Gallagher (PF) Roy Johnson, David White | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey (PG), Tim Barber (SG), Rolando Ortiz (SF), Richard Campbell (C) Ivan Alcocer, Alexander Curry, James Fountain, Paul McCallen | |
| 02:58 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey is fouled in the backcourt by Roscoe Taylor - foul #3 on Roscoe Taylor, team foul #13 | 66-66 |
| 02:58 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey makes the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 02:58 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey misses the 2nd free throw | 66-67 |
| 02:58 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten grabs the board | 66-67 |
| 02:58 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-67 |
| 02:32 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 66-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Timmy Orris (SF), David White (PF), Wallace Williamson (C) Russell Zinn, George Gallagher, Eric Bratten | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry (SG), Paul McCallen (C) Tim Barber, Richard Campbell | |
| 02:19 | SE Missouri State | Paul McCallen lays it in | 66-69 |
| 02:19 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 66-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | Bobby Mangum (PG), Roy Johnson (SF) Roscoe Taylor, Timmy Orris | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | William Hyatt (SF) Rolando Ortiz | |
| 02:01 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson blows the layup | 66-69 |
| 02:00 | Eastern Illinois | Wallace Williamson can't tip it in | 66-69 |
| 01:59 | SE Missouri State | Richard Ellison pulls down the rebound | 66-69 |
| 01:42 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry misses badly on the uncontested 3pt shot from the left corner | 66-69 |
| 01:41 | Eastern Illinois | David White snags the defensive board | 66-69 |
| 01:41 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 66-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher (PF), Eric Bratten (C) David White, Wallace Williamson | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 01:23 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 66-69 |
| 01:22 | Eastern Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Roy Johnson | 66-69 |
| 01:09 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson scores on a runner near the basket | 68-69 |
| 00:49 | SE Missouri State | Jason Storey clanks a jumper from the free throw line | 68-69 |
| 00:48 | Eastern Illinois | Eric Bratten snags the defensive board | 68-69 |
| 00:48 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 68-69 |
| 00:30 | Eastern Illinois | George Gallagher misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 68-69 |
| 00:28 | SE Missouri State | Paul McCallen grabs the defensive rebound | 68-69 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:27 | SE Missouri State | Paul McCallen is hacked by Bobby Mangum in the backcourt - foul #3 on Bobby Mangum, team foul #14 | 68-69 |
| 00:27 | SE Missouri State | Paul McCallen makes the 1st free throw | 68-70 |
| 00:27 | SE Missouri State | Paul McCallen makes the 2nd free throw | 68-71 |
| 00:24 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 68-71 |
| 00:16 | Eastern Illinois | Christopher Wallace scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Roy Johnson | 71-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:05 | SE Missouri State | George Gallagher is called for the reach on Alexander Curry - foul #2 on George Gallagher, team foul #15 | 71-71 |
| 00:05 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry makes the 1st free throw | 71-72 |
| 00:05 | SE Missouri State | Alexander Curry makes the 2nd free throw | 71-73 |
| 00:05 | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 71-73 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Illinois | Eastern Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:01 | Eastern Illinois | Roy Johnson misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 71-73 |
| 00:00 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Alexander Curry | 71-73 |