| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Swofford (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 5 pts. C - William Maxon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Henry King (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph Rosser (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Jason Hutcherson (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Nicholas Serna (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Morris Rosenberger (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford inbounds the ball | 33-36 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:45 | Illinois State | Joseph Rosser takes the ball from Charles Thomas | 33-36 |
| 19:42 | Hartford | Henry King hits the finger roll set up by Joseph Rosser | 33-38 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson misses badly on a jump hook from the left block | 33-38 |
| 19:23 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-38 |
| 19:15 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Charles Thomas | 36-38 |
| 19:03 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 36-38 |
| 19:01 | Illinois State | William Maxon grabs the defensive rebound | 36-38 |
| 18:44 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Nicholas Serna - foul #2 on Nicholas Serna, team foul #1 | 36-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Baker (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Michael Fuller (SF) Jason Hutcherson | |
| 18:44 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas misses the 1st free throw | 36-38 |
| 18:44 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas misses the 2nd free throw | 36-38 |
| 18:44 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson snags the offensive board | 36-38 |
| 18:30 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Shawn Stephenson | 38-38 |
| 18:23 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 38-38 |
| 18:22 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger tips it back up and in | 38-40 |
| 18:10 | Illinois State | Michael Fuller swats the short shot by Shawn Stephenson | 38-40 |
| 18:09 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna grabs the board | 38-40 |
| 18:03 | Hartford | Henry King drills a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Joseph Rosser | 38-42 |
| 17:37 | Illinois State | Morris Rosenberger steals the ball from Dennis Owen | 38-42 |
| 17:34 | Hartford | Henry King is hacked by Charles Thomas in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles Thomas, team foul #1 | 38-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), William Maxon (C) Shawn Stephenson, Charles Thomas, Michael Baker, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Hartford | Philip Thomas (PG), Michael Kan (SG), Charlie Green (PF), Harlan Snyder (C) Henry King, Joseph Rosser, Nicholas Serna, Morris Rosenberger | |
| 17:24 | Hartford | Michael Kan is open but misses the lay-in | 38-42 |
| 17:23 | Illinois State | William Maxon grabs the board | 38-42 |
| 17:08 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle knocks in the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by William Maxon and the foul's on Charlie Green - foul #2 on Charlie Green, team foul #2 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson (PF) Brian Swofford | |
| Subs | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson (SF) Michael Fuller | |
| 17:08 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses the free throw | 40-42 |
| 17:08 | Hartford | The rebound goes to Harlan Snyder | 40-42 |
| 16:41 | Hartford | Philip Thomas misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-42 |
| 16:39 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Christopher Gibson | 40-42 |
| 16:23 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses the dunk attempt | 40-42 |
| 16:21 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses the tip | 40-42 |
| 16:19 | Illinois State | William Maxon gets the offensive rebound | 40-42 |
| 16:12 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle is hacked by Jason Hutcherson - foul #2 on Jason Hutcherson, team foul #3 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Michael Baker (SG), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Louis Lewis (SF), Morris Rosenberger (C) Jason Hutcherson, Harlan Snyder | |
| 15:59 | Illinois State | Michael Baker misses the easy layup | 40-42 |
| 15:58 | Hartford | The rebound goes to Charlie Green | 40-42 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) SG - Michael Baker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) C - Howard Begaye (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Philip Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Kan (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Louis Lewis (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Charlie Green (fresh) 2 pts. C - Morris Rosenberger (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:51 | Hartford | Philip Thomas is open and scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Michael Kan | 40-44 |
| 15:29 | Illinois State | Louis Lewis is called for the reach on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Louis Lewis, team foul #4 | 40-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF) John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | Henry King (PG), Joseph Rosser (SG), Zachary Bolden (PF), Michael Fuller (C) Philip Thomas, Michael Kan, Charlie Green, Morris Rosenberger | |
| 15:09 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford buries a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Michael Baker and he's fouled by Michael Fuller - foul #2 on Michael Fuller, team foul #5 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Thomas (SG), William Maxon (C) Michael Baker, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Hartford | Nicholas Serna (PF) Zachary Bolden | |
| 15:09 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford makes the free throw | 43-44 |
| 15:02 | Hartford | Louis Lewis misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-44 |
| 15:00 | Hartford | The offensive rebound goes to Joseph Rosser | 43-44 |
| 14:49 | Hartford | Henry King comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 43-44 |
| 14:48 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas grabs the board | 43-44 |
| 14:42 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side | 43-44 |
| 14:41 | Hartford | The rebound goes to Joseph Rosser | 43-44 |
| 14:21 | Hartford | Louis Lewis misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 43-44 |
| 14:19 | Illinois State | William Maxon grabs the defensive rebound | 43-44 |
| 13:56 | Illinois State | William Maxon misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 43-44 |
| 13:54 | Hartford | The rebound goes to Nicholas Serna | 43-44 |
| 13:50 | Hartford | Brian Swofford is called for the reach on Nicholas Serna in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brian Swofford, team foul #2 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Dennis Owen (C) Shawn Stephenson, Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Philip Thomas (PG), Michael Kan (SG), Jason Hutcherson (SF), Charlie Green (PF), Morris Rosenberger (C) Henry King, Joseph Rosser, Louis Lewis, Nicholas Serna, Michael Fuller | |
| 13:25 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson misses the fadeaway from the right wing but the foul's on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #3 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 13:25 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson makes the 1st free throw | 43-45 |
| 13:25 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-46 |
| 13:05 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 43-46 |
| 13:03 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye tips it back up and in | 45-46 |
| 12:47 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger buries a jumper in the paint set up by Jason Hutcherson | 45-48 |
| 12:22 | Illinois State | Philip Thomas steals the ball from Michael Baker | 45-48 |
| 12:01 | Hartford | Philip Thomas misses short on a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Dennis Owen - foul #1 on Dennis Owen, team foul #4 | 45-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Ruben Ruth (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C) Michael Baker, David Wiseman, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Hartford | Henry King (PG), Michael Fuller (SF), Nicholas Serna (PF), Harlan Snyder (C) Michael Kan, Jason Hutcherson, Charlie Green, Morris Rosenberger | |
| 12:01 | Hartford | Philip Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 45-49 |
| 12:01 | Hartford | Philip Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| 11:43 | Illinois State | Henry King is called for the reach on Shawn Stephenson - foul #3 on Henry King, team foul #6 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Hartford | Joseph Rosser (SG) Philip Thomas | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Brian Swofford (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Henry King (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Rosser (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Fuller (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Nicholas Serna (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Harlan Snyder (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:29 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on Brian Swofford, team foul #5 | 45-50 |
| 11:05 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Henry King | 45-53 |
| 10:54 | Illinois State | Henry King steals the ball from Christopher Gibson | 45-53 |
| 10:46 | Hartford | Harlan Snyder's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Thomas (SG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Hartford | Louis Lewis (SG), Charlie Green (PF), Morris Rosenberger (C) Joseph Rosser, Nicholas Serna, Harlan Snyder | |
| 10:33 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson hits a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Charles Thomas | 47-53 |
| 10:04 | Hartford | Louis Lewis hits a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Charlie Green | 47-55 |
| 09:49 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas clanks a shot from the left block | 47-55 |
| 09:47 | Illinois State | William Maxon tips it but misses | 47-55 |
| 09:45 | Hartford | Michael Fuller gets the rebound | 47-55 |
| 09:25 | Hartford | Henry King comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 47-55 |
| 09:24 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger grabs the offensive rebound | 47-55 |
| 09:16 | Hartford | Henry King misses short on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Christopher Gibson - foul #2 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #6 | 47-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Jimmie Tinkle (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Shawn Stephenson, Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Joseph Rosser (SG), Nicholas Serna (PF), Harlan Snyder (C) Michael Fuller, Charlie Green, Morris Rosenberger | |
| 09:16 | Hartford | Henry King makes the 1st free throw | 47-56 |
| 09:16 | Hartford | Henry King makes the 2nd free throw | 47-57 |
| 09:01 | Illinois State | David Wiseman buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by John Olsson | 50-57 |
| 08:59 | Hartford | David Wiseman picks off the pass by Henry King in the backcourt | 50-57 |
| 08:41 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye is called for traveling | 50-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Dennis Owen (PF) John Olsson, Michael Baker | |
| Subs | Hartford | Philip Thomas (PG), Jason Hutcherson (SF) Henry King, Louis Lewis | |
| 08:39 | Hartford | Philip Thomas is called for traveling in the backcourt | 50-57 |
| 08:30 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line | 50-57 |
| 08:28 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna grabs the defensive rebound | 50-57 |
| 08:26 | Hartford | Jimmie Tinkle is called for the reach on Joseph Rosser in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #7 | 50-57 |
| 08:26 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser makes the 1st free throw | 50-58 |
| 08:26 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser makes the 2nd free throw | 50-59 |
| 08:08 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye scores on a floater in the lane | 52-59 |
| 07:49 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 52-59 |
| 07:47 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye pulls down the rebound | 52-59 |
| 07:23 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth is whistled for traveling | 52-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Michael Baker (SF), William Maxon (C) Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Hartford | Michael Kan (SG), Zachary Bolden (SF), Charlie Green (PF), Morris Rosenberger (C) Joseph Rosser, Jason Hutcherson, Nicholas Serna, Harlan Snyder | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Baker (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. PF - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Philip Thomas (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Kan (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Zachary Bolden (fresh) PF - Charlie Green (fresh) 2 pts. C - Morris Rosenberger (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:02 | Hartford | Philip Thomas drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Charlie Green | 52-62 |
| 06:56 | Illinois State | William Maxon knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline and he's fouled by Philip Thomas - foul #1 on Philip Thomas, team foul #7 | 54-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Hartford | Louis Lewis (SG), Michael Fuller (SF) Philip Thomas, Zachary Bolden | |
| 06:56 | Illinois State | William Maxon makes the free throw | 55-62 |
| 06:39 | Hartford | Louis Lewis is hacked by William Maxon - foul #2 on William Maxon, team foul #8 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson (PF) Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 06:39 | Hartford | Louis Lewis makes the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 06:39 | Hartford | Louis Lewis makes the 2nd free throw | 55-64 |
| 06:22 | Illinois State | William Maxon makes the floater near the basket on a great pass from Charles Thomas | 57-64 |
| 06:16 | Hartford | Michael Kan can't connect on a shot from close range | 57-64 |
| 06:15 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas gets the rebound | 57-64 |
| 05:53 | Illinois State | William Maxon travels with the ball | 57-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Brian Swofford (SF), Jimmie Tinkle (PF) Shawn Stephenson, Michael Baker, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Hartford | Henry King (PG), Philip Thomas (SG), Zachary Bolden (SF) Louis Lewis, Michael Kan, Michael Fuller | |
| 05:31 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger buries a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Philip Thomas | 57-66 |
| 05:06 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas makes the turnaround near the basket | 59-66 |
| 05:02 | Hartford | Philip Thomas is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 59-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (C) Charles Thomas, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Joseph Rosser (SG), Nicholas Serna (PF), Harlan Snyder (C) Philip Thomas, Charlie Green, Morris Rosenberger | |
| 04:46 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen lays it in | 61-66 |
| 04:20 | Hartford | Henry King can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 61-66 |
| 04:19 | Hartford | Zachary Bolden hits the follow up shot | 61-68 |
| 03:55 | Illinois State | John Olsson clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 61-68 |
| 03:53 | Illinois State | David Wiseman hits the follow up shot | 63-68 |
| 03:40 | Hartford | Zachary Bolden drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 63-70 |
| 03:15 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen can't finish the layup | 63-70 |
| 03:14 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna pulls down the rebound | 63-70 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. SF - Brian Swofford (tiring) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Dennis Owen (tiring) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Henry King (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Rosser (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Zachary Bolden (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Nicholas Serna (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 9 reb. C - Harlan Snyder (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 02:55 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna can't connect on a jump hook in the paint | 63-70 |
| 02:53 | Illinois State | David Wiseman gets the rebound | 63-70 |
| 02:53 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Ruben Ruth (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, David Wiseman, Brian Swofford, Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson (SF), Morris Rosenberger (C) Zachary Bolden, Harlan Snyder | |
| 02:38 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Michael Baker | 66-70 |
| 02:27 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson loses the dribble to Shawn Stephenson | 66-70 |
| 02:23 | Illinois State | Michael Baker hits the finger roll set up by Shawn Stephenson | 68-70 |
| 02:05 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna loses the dribble to Shawn Stephenson | 68-70 |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Thomas (SG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 01:49 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson buries a 3 from straight away | 71-70 |
| 01:47 | Hartford | Shawn Stephenson picks off the pass by Joseph Rosser in the backcourt | 71-70 |
| 01:23 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses long on a floater from the right block but he's hacked by Morris Rosenberger - foul #3 on Morris Rosenberger, team foul #8 | 71-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Swofford (SF) Michael Baker | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 01:23 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses the 1st free throw | 71-70 |
| 01:23 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 2nd free throw | 72-70 |
| 01:21 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 72-70 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Maxon (C) Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 01:09 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas makes the shot from the right side set up by Shawn Stephenson | 74-70 |
| 00:50 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna misses long on an open pull-up jumper from the right side | 74-70 |
| 00:48 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford grabs the board | 74-70 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford is hacked by Joseph Rosser in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joseph Rosser, team foul #9 | 74-70 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford misses the 1st free throw | 74-70 |
| 00:46 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna grabs the defensive rebound | 74-70 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:40 | Hartford | Henry King lays it in on a nice dish by Joseph Rosser | 74-72 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:16 | Illinois State | Nicholas Serna steals the ball from Shawn Stephenson | 74-72 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:09 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger misses long on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Christopher Gibson - foul #3 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #9 | 74-72 |
| 00:09 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger makes the 1st free throw | 74-73 |
| 00:09 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger misses the 2nd free throw | 74-73 |
| 00:09 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Christopher Gibson | 74-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Rosser - foul #4 on Joseph Rosser, team foul #10 | 74-73 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson makes the 1st free throw | 75-73 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson makes the 2nd free throw | 76-73 |
| 00:07 | Hartford | Hartford calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 76-73 |
| 00:01 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser hits a 3 pointer from the left wing | 76-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas can't connect on a fullcourt shot | 76-76 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Brian Swofford (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - William Maxon (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Henry King (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Rosser (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Jason Hutcherson (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Nicholas Serna (fresh) 2 pts. 10 reb. C - Morris Rosenberger (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Illinois State | William Maxon wins the tip | 76-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:39 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson hits a fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Brian Swofford | 78-76 |
| 04:24 | Hartford | William Maxon is called for the reach on Henry King - foul #3 on William Maxon, team foul #10 | 78-76 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Baker (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Philip Thomas (SG), Michael Fuller (SF), Charlie Green (PF) Joseph Rosser, Jason Hutcherson, Nicholas Serna | |
| 04:24 | Hartford | Henry King misses the 1st free throw | 78-76 |
| 04:24 | Hartford | Henry King makes the 2nd free throw | 78-77 |
| 04:09 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle scores on a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Baker | 81-77 |
| 03:50 | Hartford | Michael Fuller misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 81-77 |
| 03:49 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle gets the rebound | 81-77 |
| 03:22 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 81-77 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), David Wiseman (SG) Shawn Stephenson, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | Michael Kan (SG), Harlan Snyder (C) Henry King, Morris Rosenberger | |
| 03:06 | Hartford | Michael Kan misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 81-77 |
| 03:04 | Illinois State | David Wiseman grabs the defensive rebound | 81-77 |
| 02:52 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 81-77 |
| 02:51 | Hartford | Michael Fuller grabs the board | 81-77 |
| 02:51 | Hartford | Hartford calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 81-77 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Dennis Owen (PF), William Maxon (C) Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Hartford | Henry King (PG), Joseph Rosser (SG), Jason Hutcherson (SF), Nicholas Serna (PF), Morris Rosenberger (C) Philip Thomas, Michael Kan, Michael Fuller, Charlie Green, Harlan Snyder | |
| 02:44 | Hartford | Michael Baker is called for the reach on Henry King in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Baker, team foul #11 | 81-77 |
| 02:44 | Hartford | Henry King makes the 1st free throw | 81-78 |
| 02:44 | Hartford | Henry King misses the 2nd free throw | 81-78 |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | William Maxon grabs the board | 81-78 |
| 02:36 | Illinois State | Michael Baker buries a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Dennis Owen | 83-78 |
| 02:19 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna misses badly on a shot near the basket but the foul's on William Maxon - foul #4 on William Maxon, team foul #12 | 83-78 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (SF) Michael Baker | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 02:19 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna misses the 1st free throw | 83-78 |
| 02:19 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna makes the 2nd free throw | 83-79 |
| 02:15 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-79 |
| 02:03 | Illinois State | William Maxon misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 83-79 |
| 02:02 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to William Maxon | 83-79 |
| 01:47 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Shawn Stephenson | 86-79 |
| 01:36 | Hartford | A charge is called on Henry King - foul #4 on Henry King, team foul #11 | 86-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF) Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 01:22 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford's layup is rejected by Nicholas Serna | 86-79 |
| 01:20 | Hartford | Henry King grabs the board | 86-79 |
| 01:14 | Hartford | Brian Swofford is called for the reach on Joseph Rosser in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brian Swofford, team foul #13 | 86-79 |
| 01:14 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser makes the 1st free throw | 86-80 |
| 01:14 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser makes the 2nd free throw | 86-81 |
| 01:04 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane | 86-81 |
| 01:03 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson tips it but misses | 86-81 |
| 01:02 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger snags the defensive board | 86-81 |
| 00:57 | Hartford | Brian Swofford steps in front of the Henry King pass in the backcourt | 86-81 |
| 00:56 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson blows the layup | 86-81 |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford tips it home | 88-81 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Brian Swofford (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Hartford | PG - Henry King (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Joseph Rosser (fresh) 17 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Jason Hutcherson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Nicholas Serna (fresh) 3 pts. 10 reb. C - Morris Rosenberger (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:47 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna's 3 pointer is rejected by Brian Swofford | 88-81 |
| 00:46 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson pulls down the offensive rebound | 88-81 |
| 00:44 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna makes the jumper from close range | 88-83 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson is fouled in the backcourt by Henry King - foul #5 on Henry King, team foul #12 | 88-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| Subs | Hartford | Philip Thomas (PG) Henry King | |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson makes the 1st free throw | 89-83 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson makes the 2nd free throw | 90-83 |
| 00:35 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Nicholas Serna, team foul #13 | 90-83 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Philip Thomas is called for the reach on Shawn Stephenson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Philip Thomas, team foul #14 | 90-83 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson makes the 1st free throw | 91-83 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson misses the 2nd free throw | 91-83 |
| 00:33 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger snags the defensive board | 91-83 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:25 | Hartford | Joseph Rosser connects on the open 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Nicholas Serna | 91-86 |
| 00:25 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 91-86 |
| 00:23 | Illinois State | Joseph Rosser is called for the reach on Howard Begaye in the backcourt - foul #5 on Joseph Rosser, team foul #15 | 91-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Hartford | Michael Kan (SG) Joseph Rosser | |
| 00:23 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 1st free throw | 92-86 |
| 00:23 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 2nd free throw | 93-86 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:20 | Hartford | Hartford calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 93-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Thomas (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C) David Wiseman, Michael Baker, Howard Begaye, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 00:18 | Hartford | Philip Thomas misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 93-86 |
| 00:16 | Illinois State | William Maxon pulls down the rebound | 93-86 |
| 00:13 | Illinois State | Michael Kan is called for the reach on William Maxon in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Kan, team foul #16 | 93-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Dennis Owen (PF) Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 00:13 | Illinois State | William Maxon makes the 1st free throw | 94-86 |
| 00:13 | Illinois State | William Maxon makes the 2nd free throw | 95-86 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Hartford | Hartford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:10 | Hartford | Hartford calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 95-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Thomas (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF) David Wiseman, Michael Baker, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Hartford | | |
| 00:08 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 95-86 |
| 00:07 | Hartford | Michael Kan grabs the offensive board | 95-86 |
| 00:05 | Hartford | Michael Kan misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 95-86 |
| 00:04 | Hartford | Nicholas Serna pulls down the offensive rebound | 95-86 |
| 00:02 | Hartford | Morris Rosenberger is wide open but clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 95-86 |
| 00:01 | Hartford | Jason Hutcherson snags the offensive board | 95-86 |
| 00:00 | Hartford | The clock runs out | 95-86 |