| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Charles Thomas (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brian Swofford (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 3 pts. C - William Maxon (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford inbounds the ball | 36-36 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:39 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Christopher Gibson | 36-39 |
| 19:15 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan drills a runner from close range on a nice dish by Willie Gaillard and he's fouled by Brian Swofford - foul #1 on Brian Swofford, team foul #1 | 38-39 |
| 19:15 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan makes the free throw | 39-39 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-39 |
| 18:53 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard grabs the board | 39-39 |
| 18:51 | Western Kentucky | Lee Hagan's pass is intercepted by Brian Swofford in the backcourt | 39-39 |
| 18:31 | Illinois State | Robert Hubbard steps in front of the Shawn Stephenson pass | 39-39 |
| 18:29 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard is fouled in the backcourt by Shawn Stephenson - foul #2 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #2 | 39-39 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Michael Baker (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Charles Thomas, Brian Swofford, Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| 18:15 | Western Kentucky | David Wiseman steals the ball from Terry Grady | 39-39 |
| 18:12 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson dunks the ball set up by David Wiseman | 39-41 |
| 17:55 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Stephenson steals it from Lee Hagan | 39-41 |
| 17:51 | Illinois State | Michael Baker lays it in on a great pass from Shawn Stephenson | 39-43 |
| 17:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-43 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (SG), Joseph Howard (SF), Sean Begay (PF), John Flint (C) Richard Whatley, Terry Grady, Robert Hubbard, Lee Hagan | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) Shawn Stephenson | |
| 17:31 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Ruben Ruth | 39-45 |
| 17:19 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard scores on a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Conner | 41-45 |
| 17:06 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the runner from close range set up by David Wiseman | 41-47 |
| 16:54 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard hits the front of the rim on the wide open floater from the left block | 41-47 |
| 16:52 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen pulls down the rebound | 41-47 |
| 16:27 | Illinois State | Michael Baker comes up short on the runner from the baseline | 41-47 |
| 16:26 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Sean Begay | 41-47 |
| 16:03 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner misses short on an open 3 pointer from the left corner | 41-47 |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Michael Baker grabs the defensive rebound | 41-47 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast. SG - Richard Conner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Howard (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Sean Begay (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - John Flint (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Baker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:48 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 41-47 |
| 15:47 | Western Kentucky | John Flint snags the defensive board | 41-47 |
| 15:32 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses the 3 from the right corner | 41-47 |
| 15:30 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye pulls down the rebound | 41-47 |
| 15:13 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen misses the jumper from the left block | 41-47 |
| 15:12 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard grabs the defensive rebound | 41-47 |
| 15:01 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Sean Begay | 44-47 |
| 14:39 | Illinois State | Richard Conner steals it from Howard Begaye | 44-47 |
| 14:18 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-47 |
| 14:17 | Western Kentucky | John Flint grabs the offensive board | 44-47 |
| 13:58 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Richard Conner | 47-47 |
| 13:53 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Michael Baker is blocked by John Flint | 47-47 |
| 13:52 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard snags the defensive board | 47-47 |
| 13:46 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay scores on a shot from close range set up by Joseph Howard | 49-47 |
| 13:31 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the floater from just outside the lane | 49-49 |
| 13:14 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay misses short on a floater from the right side but he's hacked by Dennis Owen - foul #3 on Dennis Owen, team foul #3 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C) Willie Gaillard, Richard Conner, Joseph Howard, John Flint | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), Charles Thomas (SG), Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), William Maxon (C) Ruben Ruth, David Wiseman, Michael Baker, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye | |
| 13:14 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 13:14 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay makes the 2nd free throw | 51-49 |
| 13:05 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Sean Begay - foul #2 on Sean Begay, team foul #1 | 51-49 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady (SF) Sean Begay | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 13:05 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford misses the 1st free throw | 51-49 |
| 13:05 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford makes the 2nd free throw | 51-50 |
| 12:42 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the wide open runner in the paint | 53-50 |
| 12:15 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Charles Thomas | 53-53 |
| 12:11 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-53 |
| 11:42 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-53 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin (C) Lee Hagan | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (PF) Christopher Gibson | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jeffrey Hubbard (fresh) SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Dublin (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SG - Charles Thomas (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brian Swofford (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 stl. PF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. C - William Maxon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin is fouled on the floor by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #4 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #4 | 53-53 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dikembe Amoroso (PF) Robert Hubbard | |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Christopher Gibson (PF) Shawn Stephenson, Jimmie Tinkle | |
| 11:07 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left corner | 53-53 |
| 11:05 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-53 |
| 10:43 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Gibson is called for the reach on Richard Whatley - foul #2 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #5 | 53-53 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C) Jeffrey Hubbard, Terry Grady | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 10:29 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 53-53 |
| 10:27 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Lee Hagan | 53-53 |
| 10:13 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin's pass is intercepted by Christopher Gibson | 53-53 |
| 09:54 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson double dribbles | 53-53 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard (PG), Sean Begay (SF) Michael Dublin, Robert Hubbard | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG) John Olsson | |
| 09:46 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard is fouled on the floor by Shawn Stephenson - foul #3 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #6 | 53-53 |
| 09:23 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 53-53 |
| 09:22 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay tips it in | 55-53 |
| 09:00 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas hits a jumper from the right wing | 55-55 |
| 08:38 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay hits a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Willie Gaillard | 57-55 |
| 08:20 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson clanks a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Willie Gaillard - foul #2 on Willie Gaillard, team foul #2 | 57-55 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (PG), Joseph Howard (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), John Flint (C) Willie Gaillard, Richard Whatley, Sean Begay, Dikembe Amoroso, Lee Hagan | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Baker (SF) Brian Swofford | |
| 08:20 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson misses the 1st free throw | 57-55 |
| 08:20 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson makes the 2nd free throw | 57-56 |
| 08:16 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 57-56 |
| 08:05 | Illinois State | William Maxon misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 57-56 |
| 08:03 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard grabs the defensive rebound | 57-56 |
| 08:00 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard double dribbles in the backcourt | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF) Shawn Stephenson, Charles Thomas | |
| 07:41 | Illinois State | John Olsson can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-56 |
| 07:39 | Illinois State | William Maxon gets the offensive rebound | 57-56 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Richard Conner (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - John Flint (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Michael Baker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 3 pts. C - William Maxon (tiring) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Illinois State | John Olsson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Swofford (SF), Dennis Owen (C) Christopher Gibson, William Maxon | |
| 07:28 | Western Kentucky | Michael Baker is called for the reach on Joseph Howard in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Baker, team foul #7 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard (PG) Richard Conner | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 07:28 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses the 1st free throw | 57-56 |
| 07:28 | Western Kentucky | John Flint gets the offensive rebound | 57-56 |
| 07:13 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard is hacked by Dennis Owen - foul #4 on Dennis Owen, team foul #8 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay (C) John Flint | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG) John Olsson | |
| 07:13 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard misses the 1st free throw | 57-56 |
| 07:13 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle grabs the board | 57-56 |
| 06:53 | Illinois State | Michael Baker's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner (SG), Michael Dublin (C) Joseph Howard, Robert Hubbard | |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG) Brian Swofford | |
| 06:32 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin is hacked by Dennis Owen - foul #5 on Dennis Owen, team foul #9 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Flint (PF) Terry Grady | |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Maxon (C) Dennis Owen | |
| 06:32 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin makes the 1st free throw | 58-56 |
| 06:32 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin misses the 2nd free throw | 58-56 |
| 06:32 | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay snags the offensive board | 58-56 |
| 06:25 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner comes up short on the jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Jimmie Tinkle - foul #5 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #10 | 58-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson (PF) Jimmie Tinkle | |
| 06:25 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner makes the 1st free throw | 59-56 |
| 06:25 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner makes the 2nd free throw | 60-56 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses badly on a shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Sean Begay - foul #3 on Sean Begay, team foul #3 | 60-56 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffrey Hubbard (PG), Dikembe Amoroso (SF) Willie Gaillard, Sean Begay | |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Brian Swofford (SF), Howard Begaye (C) Shawn Stephenson, Michael Baker, William Maxon | |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 1st free throw | 60-57 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw | 60-58 |
| 05:39 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin buries a shot from the left block on a great pass from Dikembe Amoroso and the foul's on Christopher Gibson - foul #3 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #11 | 62-58 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF) Jeffrey Hubbard, Dikembe Amoroso | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (SG) David Wiseman | |
| 05:39 | Western Kentucky | Michael Dublin makes the free throw | 63-58 |
| 05:23 | Illinois State | John Olsson knocks in the shot from the free throw line set up by Ruben Ruth | 63-60 |
| 05:15 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Gibson takes the ball from Robert Hubbard | 63-60 |
| 04:55 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 63-62 |
| 04:37 | Western Kentucky | Richard Conner connects on the open 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Dublin | 66-62 |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 66-62 |
| 04:24 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard snags the defensive board | 66-62 |
| 04:24 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-62 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard (PG), Richard Whatley (SG), Terry Grady (SF), Lee Hagan (C) Michael Dublin, Richard Conner, Joseph Howard, John Flint | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson (PG), David Wiseman (SF), William Maxon (C) John Olsson, Brian Swofford, Howard Begaye | |
| 04:09 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard drills a turnaround near the basket | 68-62 |
| 03:49 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson scores on a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Ruben Ruth | 68-64 |
| 03:30 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady makes the wide open floater in the lane | 70-64 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Willie Gaillard (fresh) 8 pts. 7 ast. SG - Richard Whatley (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Terry Grady (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Robert Hubbard (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Lee Hagan (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Shawn Stephenson (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - David Wiseman (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Christopher Gibson (tired) 7 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - William Maxon (tiring) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Illinois State | David Wiseman is hacked by Robert Hubbard - foul #2 on Robert Hubbard, team foul #4 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay (PF) Robert Hubbard | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Baker (SF), Howard Begaye (PF) Ruben Ruth, Christopher Gibson | |
| 03:05 | Illinois State | The jump hook by William Maxon is blocked by Sean Begay | 70-64 |
| 03:03 | Illinois State | Michael Baker can't tip it in | 70-64 |
| 03:02 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Howard Begaye | 70-64 |
| 02:42 | Illinois State | William Maxon is whistled for traveling | 70-64 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Flint (C) Lee Hagan | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Thomas (SG) David Wiseman | |
| 02:40 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard is hacked by Michael Baker in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Baker, team foul #12 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard (SF) Terry Grady | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 02:40 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw | 71-64 |
| 02:40 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw | 72-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 02:17 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 72-64 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Willie Gaillard | 72-64 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-64 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady (SF), Robert Hubbard (PF), Lee Hagan (C) Joseph Howard, Sean Begay, John Flint | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 02:05 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard is called for 10 seconds | 72-64 |
| 02:00 | Illinois State | William Maxon comes up short on the driving attempt in the paint | 72-64 |
| 01:58 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard grabs the board | 72-64 |
| 01:43 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady's floater is tipped away by Howard Begaye | 72-64 |
| 01:42 | Western Kentucky | Robert Hubbard snags the offensive board | 72-64 |
| 01:25 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard misses the fadeaway from the right side | 72-64 |
| 01:23 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye pulls down the rebound | 72-64 |
| 01:19 | Illinois State | Michael Baker scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Charles Thomas | 72-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:56 | Western Kentucky | Michael Baker steals the ball from Terry Grady | 72-67 |
| 00:53 | Illinois State | Shawn Stephenson misses the easy layup | 72-67 |
| 00:51 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady grabs the defensive rebound | 72-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley is hacked by Charles Thomas in the backcourt - foul #3 on Charles Thomas, team foul #13 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Swofford (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF) Michael Baker, Howard Begaye | |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 1st free throw | 73-67 |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw | 74-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | Brian Swofford connects on the jumper in the paint | 74-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:40 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley is hacked by Charles Thomas in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Thomas, team foul #14 | 74-69 |
| 00:40 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 1st free throw | 75-69 |
| 00:40 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw | 76-69 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 76-69 |
| 00:32 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to William Maxon | 76-69 |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 76-69 |
| 00:27 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady grabs the defensive rebound | 76-69 |
| 00:26 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady is fouled in the backcourt by Shawn Stephenson - foul #4 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #15 | 76-69 |
| 00:26 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady makes the 1st free throw | 77-69 |
| 00:26 | Western Kentucky | Terry Grady makes the 2nd free throw | 78-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:21 | Illinois State | Charles Thomas knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Shawn Stephenson | 78-72 |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | Shawn Stephenson is called for the reach on Willie Gaillard in the backcourt - foul #5 on Shawn Stephenson, team foul #16 | 78-72 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Sean Begay (PF) Robert Hubbard | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Baker (PG) Shawn Stephenson | |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw | 79-72 |
| 00:20 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw | 80-72 |
| 00:14 | Illinois State | William Maxon drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 80-75 |
| 00:11 | Western Kentucky | Michael Baker is called for the reach on Willie Gaillard in the backcourt - foul #3 on Michael Baker, team foul #17 | 80-75 |
| 00:11 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 1st free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:11 | Western Kentucky | Willie Gaillard makes the 2nd free throw | 82-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Michael Baker drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Brian Swofford | 82-78 |
| 00:04 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley is hacked by Charles Thomas in the backcourt - foul #5 on Charles Thomas, team foul #18 | 82-78 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Joseph Howard (SF) Terry Grady | |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG) Charles Thomas | |
| 00:04 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 1st free throw | 83-78 |
| 00:04 | Western Kentucky | Richard Whatley makes the 2nd free throw | 84-78 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | David Wiseman comes up short on the halfcourt shot | 84-78 |