| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jason Zbranek (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Anthony Clark (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Moore (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Glen Weaver (fresh) C - Eli Dixon (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Luz (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Bright (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Roy Weaver (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Missouri State | Richard Bright inbounds the ball | 30-34 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:33 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver scores on a shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Richard Bright | 30-36 |
| 19:09 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek is called for traveling | 30-36 |
| 18:59 | Missouri State | A charge is called on Roy Weaver - foul #1 on Roy Weaver, team foul #1 | 30-36 |
| 18:34 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon misses the easy layup | 30-36 |
| 18:32 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver pulls down the offensive rebound | 30-36 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver loses the dribble to Kenneth Luz | 30-36 |
| 18:05 | Missouri State | Richard Bright hits a 3 pointer from the right wing | 30-39 |
| 17:44 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left block | 30-39 |
| 17:43 | Missouri State | Kenneth Luz snags the defensive board | 30-39 |
| 17:26 | Missouri State | Glen Weaver swats the short shot by Richard Bright | 30-39 |
| 17:24 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver gets the rebound | 30-39 |
| 17:22 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Luz in the backcourt | 30-39 |
| 17:21 | Missouri State | Richard Bright hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Kenneth Luz | 30-41 |
| 17:08 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 30-41 |
| 17:06 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge gets the rebound | 30-41 |
| 16:52 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge is whistled for a carry | 30-41 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright (SG), Gerard Eslick (SF), Vincent Eoff (PF), Jessie Jones (C) Anthony Clark, Thomas Moore, Glen Weaver, Eli Dixon | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Cook (PG), Richard Beasley (SG), Brian Owensby (PF) Robert Hays, Kenneth Luz, Roy Weaver | |
| 16:34 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick double dribbles | 30-41 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien (SF) Jason Zbranek | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Peter Jackson (SF), Robert Pizarro (C) Richard Bright, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 16:11 | Missouri State | Robert Cook drills a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Richard Beasley | 30-43 |
| 15:55 | Western Kentucky | Jessie Jones's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Pizarro | 30-43 |
| 15:53 | Missouri State | Richard Beasley pulls down the rebound | 30-43 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Gerard Eslick (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Micah Wright (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael O'Brien (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Vincent Eoff (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Jessie Jones (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Cook (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Richard Beasley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Peter Jackson (fresh) PF - Brian Owensby (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Robert Pizarro (fresh) 2 blk. | |
| 15:40 | Missouri State | The jump hook by Brian Owensby is blocked by Vincent Eoff | 30-43 |
| 15:38 | Western Kentucky | Jessie Jones pulls down the rebound | 30-43 |
| 15:15 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Gerard Eslick | 32-43 |
| 14:54 | Missouri State | Brian Owensby lays it in | 32-45 |
| 14:37 | Western Kentucky | Vincent Eoff clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 32-45 |
| 14:35 | Missouri State | Peter Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 32-45 |
| 14:31 | Missouri State | Robert Cook makes the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Robert Pizarro | 32-47 |
| 14:15 | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien makes the fadeaway from the right side | 34-47 |
| 14:02 | Missouri State | Robert Pizarro comes up short on the floater from the right side | 34-47 |
| 14:00 | Missouri State | Robert Pizarro grabs the offensive rebound | 34-47 |
| 13:51 | Missouri State | Richard Beasley can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 34-47 |
| 13:50 | Missouri State | Brian Owensby grabs the offensive rebound | 34-47 |
| 13:45 | Missouri State | Richard Beasley scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Cook | 34-50 |
| 13:30 | Western Kentucky | Robert Pizarro is called for the reach on Jessie Jones - foul #1 on Robert Pizarro, team foul #2 | 34-50 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek (PG), Anthony Clark (SG), Thomas Moore (SF), Glen Weaver (PF), Eli Dixon (C) Gerard Eslick, Micah Wright, Michael O'Brien, Vincent Eoff, Jessie Jones | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Kenneth Luz (SG), Richard Bright (SF), Roy Weaver (PF), Donnie Woolridge (C) Robert Cook, Richard Beasley, Peter Jackson, Brian Owensby, Robert Pizarro | |
| 13:18 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon buries a runner from the baseline set up by Glen Weaver | 36-50 |
| 12:58 | Missouri State | Kenneth Luz clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 36-50 |
| 12:56 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon snags the defensive board | 36-50 |
| 12:49 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Kenneth Luz - foul #2 on Kenneth Luz, team foul #3 | 36-50 |
| 12:49 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver makes the 1st free throw | 37-50 |
| 12:49 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver makes the 2nd free throw | 38-50 |
| 12:29 | Missouri State | Richard Bright can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Jason Zbranek - foul #1 on Jason Zbranek, team foul #1 | 38-50 |
| 12:29 | Missouri State | Richard Bright makes the 1st free throw | 38-51 |
| 12:29 | Missouri State | Richard Bright misses the 2nd free throw | 38-51 |
| 12:29 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-51 |
| 12:22 | Missouri State | Kenneth Luz can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 38-51 |
| 12:21 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Thomas Moore | 38-51 |
| 12:07 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek is hacked by Robert Hays - foul #2 on Robert Hays, team foul #4 | 38-51 |
| 11:55 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver loses the ball out of bounds | 38-51 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jason Zbranek (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Anthony Clark (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Moore (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Glen Weaver (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Eli Dixon (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Luz (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Richard Bright (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Roy Weaver (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:42 | Missouri State | Kenneth Luz clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 38-51 |
| 11:41 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver tips it in | 38-53 |
| 11:30 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-53 |
| 11:15 | Missouri State | Kenneth Luz scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-56 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 11:09 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon lays it in on a nice dish by Jason Zbranek | 40-56 |
| 10:48 | Missouri State | Thomas Moore steals the ball from Robert Hays | 40-56 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 10:46 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hays is called for the reach on Jason Zbranek in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Hays, team foul #5 | 40-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright (SG), Gerard Eslick (SF), Vincent Eoff (C) Anthony Clark, Thomas Moore, Eli Dixon | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Cook (SG), Brian Owensby (PF) Kenneth Luz, Roy Weaver | |
| 10:30 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright misses short on a 3 from straight away | 40-56 |
| 10:29 | Missouri State | Richard Bright grabs the defensive rebound | 40-56 |
| 10:24 | Missouri State | Robert Hays misses short on a 3 from straight away | 40-56 |
| 10:22 | Missouri State | The offensive rebound goes to Donnie Woolridge | 40-56 |
| 10:06 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge misses long on a shot from the right wing | 40-56 |
| 10:05 | Western Kentucky | Glen Weaver snags the defensive board | 40-56 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 10:00 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 42-56 |
| 09:37 | Missouri State | Richard Bright misses the shot from the left wing | 42-56 |
| 09:36 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick snags the defensive board | 42-56 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 09:29 | Western Kentucky | Brian Owensby is called for the reach on Glen Weaver - foul #3 on Brian Owensby, team foul #6 | 42-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Thomas Moore (SF), Eli Dixon (C) Jason Zbranek, Glen Weaver | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Kenneth Luz (SG), Peter Jackson (SF), Roy Weaver (PF) Robert Hays, Richard Bright, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 09:19 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick is hacked by Robert Cook - foul #1 on Robert Cook, team foul #7 | 42-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark (SG) Micah Wright | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 09:19 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick makes the 1st free throw | 43-56 |
| 09:19 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick misses the 2nd free throw | 43-56 |
| 09:19 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver gets the rebound | 43-56 |
| 08:57 | Missouri State | Robert Cook is denied on a layup by Eli Dixon | 43-56 |
| 08:55 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon pulls down the rebound | 43-56 |
| 08:39 | Western Kentucky | Vincent Eoff hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 43-56 |
| 08:37 | Missouri State | Brian Owensby pulls down the rebound | 43-56 |
| 08:23 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver scores on a jumpshot from the left wing | 43-58 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 08:06 | Western Kentucky | Robert Cook steps in front of the Anthony Clark pass | 43-58 |
| 08:02 | Missouri State | Robert Cook banks in the layup | 43-60 |
| 07:47 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Eli Dixon | 46-60 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Gerard Eslick (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Anthony Clark (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Moore (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Vincent Eoff (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Eli Dixon (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Cook (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Luz (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Peter Jackson (fresh) PF - Roy Weaver (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. C - Brian Owensby (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:27 | Missouri State | Brian Owensby comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 46-60 |
| 07:25 | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick pulls down the rebound | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 07:10 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Moore clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 46-60 |
| 07:09 | Missouri State | Robert Cook pulls down the rebound | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 06:48 | Missouri State | Peter Jackson is hacked by Eli Dixon - foul #2 on Eli Dixon, team foul #2 | 46-60 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek (PG), Micah Wright (SG), Michael O'Brien (SF), Glen Weaver (PF), Jessie Jones (C) Gerard Eslick, Anthony Clark, Thomas Moore, Vincent Eoff, Eli Dixon | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Richard Beasley (SG), Richard Bright (SF), Robert Pizarro (PF), Donnie Woolridge (C) Robert Cook, Kenneth Luz, Peter Jackson, Roy Weaver, Brian Owensby | |
| 06:19 | Missouri State | Robert Hays buries a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Richard Beasley | 46-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 06:02 | Western Kentucky | Robert Pizarro denies the turnaround by Michael O'Brien | 46-63 |
| 06:00 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge snags the defensive board | 46-63 |
| 05:33 | Missouri State | Richard Beasley misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-63 |
| 05:31 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge tips it back up and in | 46-65 |
| 05:18 | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Micah Wright | 49-65 |
| 04:58 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge banks in the layup on a great pass from Robert Hays | 49-67 |
| 04:48 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 49-67 |
| 04:47 | Western Kentucky | Jessie Jones snags the offensive board | 49-67 |
| 04:40 | Western Kentucky | Jessie Jones clanks a jumper from the left wing | 49-67 |
| 04:39 | Missouri State | Robert Pizarro gets the rebound | 49-67 |
| 04:28 | Missouri State | Richard Beasley clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 49-67 |
| 04:26 | Western Kentucky | Jessie Jones gets the rebound | 49-67 |
| 04:15 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Donnie Woolridge - foul #3 on Donnie Woolridge, team foul #8 | 49-67 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick (SF), Gerald Folger (PF) Michael O'Brien, Glen Weaver | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Cook (PG), Peter Jackson (SF), Christopher Lee (PF), Brian Owensby (C) Robert Hays, Richard Bright, Robert Pizarro, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 04:15 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek makes the 1st free throw | 50-67 |
| 04:15 | Western Kentucky | Jason Zbranek makes the 2nd free throw | 51-67 |
| 03:54 | Missouri State | Jason Zbranek steals it from Brian Owensby | 51-67 |
| 03:51 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright dunks the ball on a nice dish by Jason Zbranek | 53-67 |
| 03:51 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-67 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark (SG), Thomas Moore (SF), Glen Weaver (PF), Eli Dixon (C) Micah Wright, Gerard Eslick, Gerald Folger, Jessie Jones | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Kenneth Luz (SG), Richard Bright (SF), Roy Weaver (PF), Donnie Woolridge (C) Robert Cook, Richard Beasley, Peter Jackson, Christopher Lee, Brian Owensby | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:28 | Missouri State | Eli Dixon picks off the pass by Donnie Woolridge | 53-67 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jason Zbranek (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Anthony Clark (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Moore (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Glen Weaver (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Eli Dixon (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Kenneth Luz (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Richard Bright (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Roy Weaver (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. C - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:16 | Western Kentucky | Eli Dixon scores on a runner from close range on a nice dish by Jason Zbranek | 55-67 |
| 02:56 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver misses the shot from the right wing | 55-67 |
| 02:54 | Missouri State | Richard Bright tips it in | 55-69 |
| 02:42 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Clark clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 55-69 |
| 02:41 | Missouri State | Richard Bright gets the rebound | 55-69 |
| 02:13 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge makes the fadeaway in the paint set up by Kenneth Luz | 55-71 |
| 02:02 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Moore misses the lay-in | 55-71 |
| 02:01 | Missouri State | Richard Bright snags the defensive board | 55-71 |
| 01:42 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver is hacked by Glen Weaver - foul #3 on Glen Weaver, team foul #3 | 55-71 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gerard Eslick (PG), Micah Wright (SG), Michael O'Brien (SF), Vincent Eoff (PF), Jessie Jones (C) Jason Zbranek, Anthony Clark, Thomas Moore, Glen Weaver, Eli Dixon | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Cook (PG), Richard Beasley (SG), Peter Jackson (SF), Brian Owensby (PF), Robert Pizarro (C) Robert Hays, Kenneth Luz, Richard Bright, Roy Weaver, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 01:22 | Missouri State | Robert Cook can't finish the layup | 55-71 |
| 01:20 | Western Kentucky | Michael O'Brien gets the rebound | 55-71 |
| 01:02 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright knocks in the floater in the paint on a nice dish by Gerard Eslick | 57-71 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:40 | Missouri State | Robert Cook misses short on a driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Vincent Eoff - foul #3 on Vincent Eoff, team foul #4 | 57-71 |
| 00:40 | Missouri State | Robert Cook misses the 1st free throw | 57-71 |
| 00:40 | Missouri State | Robert Cook makes the 2nd free throw | 57-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:33 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 57-72 |
| 00:31 | Missouri State | Brian Owensby pulls down the rebound | 57-72 |
| 00:06 | Missouri State | Brian Owensby clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 57-72 |
| 00:05 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright pulls down the rebound | 57-72 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright is fouled on the floor by Richard Beasley - foul #2 on Richard Beasley, team foul #9 | 57-72 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright makes the 1st free throw | 58-72 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Micah Wright makes the 2nd free throw | 59-72 |