| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Craig Henderson (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Person (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Scott Russell (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. C - John Gutkowski (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Michael Rickert (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Brian Freeman (fresh) 4 ast. SF - Donald Mahaffey (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Adam Amick (fresh) 4 reb. C - Cristopher Provenzano (fresh) 11 pts. | |
| 20:00 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell inbounds the ball | 39-28 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:47 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person can't connect on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Brian Freeman - foul #3 on Brian Freeman, team foul #1 | 39-28 |
| 19:47 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person makes the 1st free throw | 40-28 |
| 19:47 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person makes the 2nd free throw | 41-28 |
| 19:26 | N. Colorado | Brian Freeman is hacked by Charles Person - foul #2 on Charles Person, team foul #1 | 41-28 |
| 18:59 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick buries a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Michael Rickert | 41-30 |
| 18:34 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson drills a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by John Gutkowski | 43-30 |
| 18:05 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano banks in the layup on a great pass from Michael Rickert and the foul's on John Gutkowski - foul #1 on John Gutkowski, team foul #2 | 43-32 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Chad Craft (C) Brian Freeman | |
| 18:05 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the free throw | 43-33 |
| 17:42 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Michael Rickert steals the ball from Craig Henderson | 43-33 |
| 17:38 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert jams it | 43-35 |
| 17:25 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 45-35 |
| 17:02 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 45-35 |
| 17:01 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft tips it back up and in | 45-37 |
| 16:40 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 45-37 |
| 16:39 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | The offensive rebound goes to Charles Person | 45-37 |
| 16:22 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson can't connect on a floater from the right block | 45-37 |
| 16:20 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski tips it home | 47-37 |
| 15:57 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano can't finish the layup but the foul's on John Gutkowski - foul #2 on John Gutkowski, team foul #3 | 47-37 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins (PG), Gregory Stice (SG), Christopher Leuenberger (SF), Chase Evans (PF), Thomas McGowan (C) Craig Henderson, Charles Person, Scott Russell, Thomas Johnson, John Gutkowski | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Brian Freeman (SG) Adam Amick | |
| 15:57 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the 1st free throw | 47-38 |
| 15:57 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano misses the 2nd free throw | 47-38 |
| 15:57 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Christopher Leuenberger grabs the defensive rebound | 47-38 |
| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Bruce McJunkins (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Gregory Stice (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Christopher Leuenberger (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Chase Evans (fresh) 2 pts. C - Thomas McGowan (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Michael Rickert (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Brian Freeman (fresh) 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Donald Mahaffey (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Chad Craft (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Cristopher Provenzano (fairly fresh) 15 pts. | |
| 15:41 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Gregory Stice misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-38 |
| 15:40 | N. Colorado | The rebound goes to Chad Craft | 47-38 |
| 15:14 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-38 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Adam Amick (PF) Chad Craft | |
| 14:59 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Christopher Leuenberger connects on the jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Gregory Stice | 49-38 |
| 14:36 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano blows the dunk | 49-38 |
| 14:35 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | The rebound goes to Chase Evans | 49-38 |
| 14:17 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Cristopher Provenzano picks off the pass by Chase Evans | 49-38 |
| 13:59 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey throws it down set up by Michael Rickert | 49-40 |
| 13:37 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Gregory Stice double dribbles | 49-40 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson (PG), Charles Person (SG), Scott Russell (SF), Thomas Johnson (PF) Bruce McJunkins, Gregory Stice, Christopher Leuenberger, Chase Evans | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Chad Craft (C) Cristopher Provenzano | |
| 13:22 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert scores on a floater from the right block on a great pass from Brian Freeman | 49-42 |
| 13:02 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson knocks in the shot from the left side | 51-42 |
| 12:33 | N. Colorado | Thomas McGowan takes the ball from Adam Amick | 51-42 |
| 12:15 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson misses short on a driving attempt from the right block but he's fouled by Adam Amick - foul #1 on Adam Amick, team foul #2 | 51-42 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski (C) Thomas McGowan | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | | |
| 12:15 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 52-42 |
| 12:15 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 53-42 |
| 11:54 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey can't connect on a jumper from the right wing | 53-42 |
| 11:53 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft can't tip it in | 53-42 |
| 11:52 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person grabs the board | 53-42 |
| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Craig Henderson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Person (fresh) 11 pts. SF - Scott Russell (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. C - John Gutkowski (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Michael Rickert (tiring) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Brian Freeman (fairly fresh) 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - Donald Mahaffey (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Adam Amick (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Chad Craft (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:44 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski scores on a turnaround in the paint | 55-42 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 11:34 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft blows the layup | 55-42 |
| 11:32 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell grabs the defensive rebound | 55-42 |
| 11:04 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson misses the easy layup | 55-42 |
| 11:03 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski can't tip it in | 55-42 |
| 11:01 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert grabs the board | 55-42 |
| 10:40 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft is called for traveling | 55-42 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins (PG), Christopher Leuenberger (SG), Thomas McGowan (SF), Chase Evans (PF) Craig Henderson, Charles Person, Scott Russell, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano (C) Chad Craft | |
| 10:18 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Chase Evans hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 55-42 |
| 10:17 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert grabs the defensive rebound | 55-42 |
| 09:56 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano buries a turnaround from the left block set up by Michael Rickert | 55-44 |
| 09:39 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Christopher Leuenberger misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-44 |
| 09:38 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-44 |
| 09:24 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins is fouled on the floor by Donald Mahaffey - foul #2 on Donald Mahaffey, team foul #3 | 55-44 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person (SG), Scott Russell (SF) Thomas McGowan, John Gutkowski | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | | |
| 08:59 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 55-44 |
| 08:58 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano pulls down the rebound | 55-44 |
| 08:36 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert knocks in the 3 from the right corner | 55-47 |
| 08:16 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Chase Evans clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 55-47 |
| 08:15 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick grabs the defensive rebound | 55-47 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 08:03 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 55-47 |
| 08:01 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Christopher Leuenberger grabs the defensive rebound | 55-47 |
| 07:40 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Scott Russell | 58-47 |
| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Bruce McJunkins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - Charles Person (fresh) 14 pts. SF - Scott Russell (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Christopher Leuenberger (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Chase Evans (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Michael Rickert (tiring) 14 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Brian Freeman (fairly fresh) 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - Donald Mahaffey (tired) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Adam Amick (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Cristopher Provenzano (fresh) 17 pts. | |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 07:30 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey is whistled for traveling | 58-47 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson (PG), Gregory Stice (SG), Thomas Johnson (PF), John Gutkowski (C) Bruce McJunkins, Charles Person, Christopher Leuenberger, Chase Evans | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Chad Craft (PF) Adam Amick | |
| 07:28 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 58-47 |
| 07:13 | N. Colorado | Michael Rickert connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Brian Freeman | 58-49 |
| 06:53 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Brian Freeman is called for the reach on John Gutkowski - foul #4 on Brian Freeman, team foul #4 | 58-49 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas McGowan (SF) Scott Russell | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | | |
| 06:48 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson connects on the fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Craig Henderson | 60-49 |
| 06:34 | N. Colorado | Thomas Johnson is called for the reach on Brian Freeman - foul #2 on Thomas Johnson, team foul #4 | 60-49 |
| 06:17 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano clanks a jump hook from close range | 60-49 |
| 06:15 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas McGowan snags the defensive board | 60-49 |
| 05:49 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Gregory Stice can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 60-49 |
| 05:48 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey grabs the board | 60-49 |
| 05:44 | N. Colorado | Brian Freeman comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 60-49 |
| 05:43 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano tips it back up and in | 60-51 |
| 05:26 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 60-51 |
| 05:25 | N. Colorado | The rebound goes to Cristopher Provenzano | 60-51 |
| 05:09 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Rickert | 60-54 |
| 05:07 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 60-54 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person (SG), Scott Russell (SF), Chase Evans (C) Gregory Stice, Thomas McGowan, John Gutkowski | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Adam Amick (PF) Chad Craft | |
| 04:43 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano misses the dunk attempt | 60-54 |
| 04:41 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson snags the defensive board | 60-54 |
| 04:25 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Chase Evans comes up short on the shot in the lane | 60-54 |
| 04:24 | N. Colorado | The rebound goes to Adam Amick | 60-54 |
| 04:20 | N. Colorado | Scott Russell is called for the reach on Donald Mahaffey - foul #1 on Scott Russell, team foul #5 | 60-54 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins (PG), Christopher Leuenberger (PF) Craig Henderson, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | | |
| 04:03 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano is fouled on the floor by Chase Evans - foul #1 on Chase Evans, team foul #6 | 60-54 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Chad Craft (PF) Adam Amick | |
| 03:52 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Chase Evans - foul #2 on Chase Evans, team foul #7 | 60-54 |
| 03:52 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft misses the 1st free throw | 60-54 |
| 03:52 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft makes the 2nd free throw | 60-55 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:32 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins can't connect on a jumper from the left block | 60-55 |
| 03:30 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft pulls down the rebound | 60-55 |
| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Bruce McJunkins (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Charles Person (fresh) 14 pts. SF - Scott Russell (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Christopher Leuenberger (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Chase Evans (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Michael Rickert (tired) 16 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Brian Freeman (tiring) 6 ast. 4 pf. SF - Donald Mahaffey (tired) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Chad Craft (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Cristopher Provenzano (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:15 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 60-55 |
| 03:14 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano hits the follow up shot | 60-57 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:53 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Chase Evans scores on a floater from the free throw line set up by Bruce McJunkins | 62-57 |
| 02:38 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-57 |
| 02:36 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | The rebound goes to Christopher Leuenberger | 62-57 |
| 02:36 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-57 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson (PG), Thomas Johnson (PF), John Gutkowski (C) Bruce McJunkins, Christopher Leuenberger, Chase Evans | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Adam Amick (PF) Cristopher Provenzano | |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 02:29 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell misses badly on a fadeaway in the lane | 62-57 |
| 02:28 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell grabs the offensive board | 62-57 |
| 02:08 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson steps out of bounds on the baseline | 62-57 |
| 01:46 | N. Colorado | Chad Craft clanks a shot from the right side | 62-57 |
| 01:44 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson snags the defensive board | 62-57 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 01:42 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Michael Rickert is called for the reach on Thomas Johnson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Rickert, team foul #5 | 62-57 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Bruce McJunkins (SG), James Ellis (C) Charles Person, John Gutkowski | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano (C) Chad Craft | |
| 01:41 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Michael Rickert is called for the reach on Scott Russell - foul #5 on Michael Rickert, team foul #6 | 62-57 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Fritz Lynch (SG) Michael Rickert | |
| 01:39 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell is hacked by Donald Mahaffey - foul #3 on Donald Mahaffey, team foul #7 | 62-57 |
| 01:39 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell misses the 1st free throw | 62-57 |
| 01:39 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick grabs the board | 62-57 |
| 01:16 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 62-57 |
| 01:15 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano can't tip it in | 62-57 |
| 01:13 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick tips it back up and in | 62-59 |
| 01:13 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-59 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person (SG), John Gutkowski (C) Bruce McJunkins, James Ellis | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | | |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:03 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell is fouled on the floor by Brian Freeman - foul #5 on Brian Freeman, team foul #8 | 62-59 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Juan Garcia (PG) Brian Freeman | |
| 01:03 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell makes the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 01:03 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 64-59 |
| 00:48 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey drills a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Cristopher Provenzano | 64-61 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:20 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson is fouled on the floor by Donald Mahaffey - foul #4 on Donald Mahaffey, team foul #9 | 64-61 |
| 00:20 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 64-61 |
| 00:20 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano pulls down the rebound | 64-61 |
| 00:11 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 64-61 |
| 00:09 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-61 |
| 00:07 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey scores on a 3 from straight away | 64-64 |
| 00:07 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 64-64 |
| 00:00 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Craig Henderson misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 64-64 |
| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Craig Henderson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Person (fresh) 14 pts. SF - Scott Russell (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - John Gutkowski (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Juan Garcia (fresh) SG - Fritz Lynch (fresh) SF - Donald Mahaffey (tired) 14 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. PF - Adam Amick (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. C - Cristopher Provenzano (fresh) 21 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 05:00 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano wins the tip | 64-64 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:45 | N. Colorado | Donald Mahaffey misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 64-64 |
| 04:44 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick hits the follow up shot | 64-66 |
| 04:18 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane | 64-66 |
| 04:16 | N. Colorado | Adam Amick grabs the defensive rebound | 64-66 |
| 03:51 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano buries a turnaround from the left block and he's fouled by Thomas Johnson - foul #3 on Thomas Johnson, team foul #8 | 64-68 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Chad Craft (C) Juan Garcia | |
| 03:51 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the free throw | 64-69 |
| 03:22 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson is whistled for a charge - foul #4 on Thomas Johnson, team foul #9 | 64-69 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Juan Garcia (PG) Adam Amick | |
| 02:55 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano misses long on a floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by John Gutkowski - foul #3 on John Gutkowski, team foul #10 | 64-69 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Adam Amick (PF) Juan Garcia | |
| 02:55 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 02:55 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 02:33 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | John Gutkowski scores on a jumper in the paint set up by Craig Henderson | 66-71 |
| 02:33 | N. Colorado | N. Colorado calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-71 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Juan Garcia (PG) Chad Craft | |
| 02:11 | N. Colorado | Thomas Johnson blocks the jumper by Cristopher Provenzano | 66-71 |
| 02:09 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson gets the rebound | 66-71 |
| 01:47 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Donald Mahaffey is called for the reach on Scott Russell - foul #5 on Donald Mahaffey, team foul #10 | 66-71 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Colby Lown (SF) Donald Mahaffey | |
| 01:47 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell makes the 1st free throw | 67-71 |
| 01:47 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 68-71 |
| 01:45 | N. Colorado | N. Colorado calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-71 |
| 01:26 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the runner near the basket on a nice dish by Juan Garcia | 68-73 |
| 01:01 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 68-73 |
| 01:00 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Thomas Johnson grabs the offensive board | 68-73 |
| Lineup | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | PG - Craig Henderson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charles Person (fresh) 14 pts. SF - Scott Russell (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - John Gutkowski (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Juan Garcia (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Fritz Lynch (fresh) SF - Colby Lown (fresh) PF - Adam Amick (fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. C - Cristopher Provenzano (fresh) 28 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:53 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Juan Garcia steps in front of the Thomas Johnson pass | 68-73 |
| 00:53 | N. Colorado | N. Colorado calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 68-73 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:25 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano hits a shot from close range | 68-75 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:18 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 68-75 |
| 00:16 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person gets the offensive rebound | 68-75 |
| 00:13 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 68-75 |
| 00:11 | N. Colorado | Juan Garcia gets the rebound | 68-75 |
| 00:11 | N. Colorado | N. Colorado calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 68-75 |
| Game Plan | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | S. Illinois, Edwardsville is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:09 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano is fouled in the backcourt by Craig Henderson - foul #2 on Craig Henderson, team foul #11 | 68-75 |
| Subs | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | | |
| Subs | N. Colorado | John Janes (PG), William Dunfee (SF), Chad Craft (C) Juan Garcia, Fritz Lynch, Colby Lown | |
| 00:09 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the 1st free throw | 68-76 |
| 00:09 | N. Colorado | Cristopher Provenzano makes the 2nd free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:05 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Scott Russell misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 68-77 |
| 00:03 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Charles Person grabs the offensive rebound | 68-77 |
| 00:00 | S. Illinois, Edwardsville | Cristopher Provenzano steals the ball from Scott Russell | 68-77 |