| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Kevin Blair (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jack Brunelle (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Lonnie Jang (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Gerald Suggs (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Theriault (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Victor Gift (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Byfield (fresh) 4 pts. C - John Tarango (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle inbounds the ball | 35-44 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | Illinois State | David Theriault is called for the reach on Eric Cantor - foul #1 on David Theriault, team foul #1 | 35-44 |
| 19:30 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 35-44 |
| 19:27 | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 35-44 |
| 19:07 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 38-44 |
| 18:51 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block | 38-44 |
| 18:49 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Lonnie Jang | 38-44 |
| 18:36 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-44 |
| 18:34 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield gets the rebound | 38-44 |
| 18:05 | Western Kentucky | Eric Cantor steals the ball from Victor Gift | 38-44 |
| 18:02 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor misses the lay-in | 38-44 |
| 18:00 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango grabs the defensive rebound | 38-44 |
| 17:58 | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift is hacked by Kevin Blair in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kevin Blair, team foul #1 | 38-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Twombly (PG), Steve Byers (SG), Alton Coleman (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF), Roger McArthy (C) Eric Cantor, Kevin Blair, Jack Brunelle, Lonnie Jang, Gerald Suggs | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois (SG), Michael Branam (SF), Randall Keister (PF), Willie Phelan (C) Victor Gift, Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield, John Tarango | |
| 17:39 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault lays it up and in and the foul's on Arthur Thoms - foul #1 on Arthur Thoms, team foul #2 | 38-46 |
| 17:39 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault makes the free throw | 38-47 |
| 17:17 | Illinois State | Roger McArthy misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-47 |
| 17:16 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Herbert Deblois | 38-47 |
| 16:56 | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois misses the lay-in | 38-47 |
| 16:55 | Illinois State | Alton Coleman gets the rebound | 38-47 |
| 16:32 | Illinois State | Robert Twombly loses the ball out of bounds | 38-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Cantor (PG), Gerald Suggs (SG), Lonnie Jang (PF) Robert Twombly, Steve Byers, Alton Coleman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant (PG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF), John Tarango (C) David Theriault, Michael Branam, Randall Keister, Willie Phelan | |
| 16:23 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from Herbert Deblois | 38-49 |
| 16:06 | Illinois State | Roger McArthy connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Eric Cantor | 41-49 |
| 15:42 | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 41-49 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kevin Blair (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), Clarence Neal (C) Gerald Suggs, Arthur Thoms, Roger McArthy | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift (SG) Herbert Deblois | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kevin Blair (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Jack Brunelle (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Lonnie Jang (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Clarence Neal (fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Freddy Morant (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Victor Gift (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Byfield (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - John Tarango (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:25 | Illinois State | Kevin Blair misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 41-49 |
| 15:23 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango grabs the defensive rebound | 41-49 |
| 15:04 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 41-49 |
| 15:02 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Kevin Blair | 41-49 |
| 14:45 | Illinois State | Lonnie Jang misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane | 41-49 |
| 14:44 | Illinois State | Lonnie Jang tips it in | 43-49 |
| 14:17 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield hits a fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Victor Gift | 43-51 |
| 13:53 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Kevin Blair | 46-51 |
| 13:45 | Western Kentucky | Clarence Neal swats the short shot by John Tarango | 46-51 |
| 13:43 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant hits the follow up shot | 46-53 |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Clarence Neal hits a shot from the baseline and he's hacked by John Tarango - foul #2 on John Tarango, team foul #2 | 48-53 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs (PG), Alton Coleman (SG), Roger McArthy (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF) Eric Cantor, Kevin Blair, Jack Brunelle, Lonnie Jang | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Theriault (PG), Herbert Deblois (SG), Michael Branam (SF), Randall Keister (PF), Willie Phelan (C) Freddy Morant, Victor Gift, Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield, John Tarango | |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Clarence Neal misses the free throw | 48-53 |
| 13:22 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Randall Keister | 48-53 |
| 13:03 | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing | 48-53 |
| 13:01 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Roger McArthy | 48-53 |
| 12:49 | Illinois State | Arthur Thoms's pass is intercepted by Michael Branam | 48-53 |
| 12:34 | Western Kentucky | Michael Branam makes the turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Herbert Deblois | 48-55 |
| 12:29 | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs misses the lay-in | 48-55 |
| 12:28 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister gets the rebound | 48-55 |
| 12:12 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister makes the shot from the left block set up by Herbert Deblois and he's fouled by Roger McArthy - foul #1 on Roger McArthy, team foul #3 | 48-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Steve Byers (SG) Clarence Neal | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 12:12 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister makes the free throw | 48-58 |
| 11:52 | Illinois State | Roger McArthy misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 48-58 |
| 11:51 | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs tips it home | 50-58 |
| 11:28 | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Herbert Deblois, team foul #3 | 50-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Cantor (PG), Jack Brunelle (SF), Kevin Balk (PF) Alton Coleman, Arthur Thoms, Roger McArthy | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF), John Tarango (C) Herbert Deblois, Randall Keister, Michael Branam, Willie Phelan | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Eric Cantor (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. SG - Steve Byers (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jack Brunelle (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Balk (fresh) C - Gerald Suggs (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Theriault (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gonzalo Rossi (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Byfield (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - John Tarango (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:13 | Illinois State | Steve Byers buries a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 52-58 |
| 11:11 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi's pass is intercepted by Gerald Suggs in the backcourt | 52-58 |
| 10:52 | Illinois State | John Tarango is called for the reach on Eric Cantor - foul #3 on John Tarango, team foul #4 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kevin Blair (SG) Steve Byers | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant (PG) David Theriault | |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 52-58 |
| 10:36 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango pulls down the rebound | 52-58 |
| 10:33 | Western Kentucky | Jack Brunelle takes the ball from Gonzalo Rossi in the backcourt | 52-58 |
| 10:17 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor clanks a floater from the free throw line | 52-58 |
| 10:16 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle snags the offensive board | 52-58 |
| 10:11 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 52-58 |
| 10:09 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson grabs the defensive rebound | 52-58 |
| 09:57 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson misses the easy layup | 52-58 |
| 09:56 | Illinois State | Kevin Blair gets the rebound | 52-58 |
| 09:42 | Illinois State | Kevin Blair misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 52-58 |
| 09:41 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant gets the rebound | 52-58 |
| 09:30 | Western Kentucky | Gerald Suggs steals the ball from Gonzalo Rossi | 52-58 |
| 09:18 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 52-58 |
| 09:16 | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs gets the offensive rebound | 52-58 |
| 09:02 | Illinois State | Kevin Balk buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Eric Cantor | 55-58 |
| 08:52 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line but the foul's on Eric Cantor - foul #2 on Eric Cantor, team foul #4 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Twombly (PG), Steve Byers (SG), Alton Coleman (SF), Lonnie Jang (PF), Roger McArthy (C) Eric Cantor, Kevin Blair, Jack Brunelle, Kevin Balk, Gerald Suggs | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift (SG), Michael Branam (SF), Herbert Deblois (PF), Willie Phelan (C) Freddy Morant, Jonathan Wilkinson, John Byfield, John Tarango | |
| 08:52 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi makes the 1st free throw | 55-59 |
| 08:52 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi makes the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 08:33 | Illinois State | Michael Branam steps in front of the Steve Byers pass | 55-60 |
| 08:30 | Western Kentucky | Michael Branam jams it | 55-62 |
| 08:19 | Illinois State | Robert Twombly hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 55-62 |
| 08:18 | Illinois State | Lonnie Jang gets the offensive rebound | 55-62 |
| 07:58 | Illinois State | Victor Gift is called for the reach on Steve Byers - foul #1 on Victor Gift, team foul #5 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Theriault (PG) Gonzalo Rossi | |
| 07:49 | Illinois State | Alton Coleman clanks a 3 from the left wing | 55-62 |
| 07:47 | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift pulls down the rebound | 55-62 |
| 07:42 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on David Theriault, team foul #6 | 55-62 |
| 07:27 | Illinois State | Roger McArthy comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 55-62 |
| 07:25 | Illinois State | Robert Twombly misses the tip | 55-62 |
| 07:23 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan grabs the board | 55-62 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Twombly (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Steve Byers (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Alton Coleman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Lonnie Jang (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Roger McArthy (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Theriault (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Victor Gift (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Branam (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Herbert Deblois (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:02 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault comes up short on the runner near the basket | 55-62 |
| 07:00 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Lonnie Jang | 55-62 |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Steve Byers can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 55-62 |
| 06:36 | Western Kentucky | Michael Branam gets the rebound | 55-62 |
| 06:11 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault double dribbles | 55-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Cantor (PG), Kevin Blair (SG), Jack Brunelle (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF), Clarence Neal (C) Robert Twombly, Steve Byers, Alton Coleman, Lonnie Jang, Roger McArthy | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson (SF), John Byfield (PF), Randall Keister (C) Michael Branam, Herbert Deblois, Willie Phelan | |
| 05:59 | Illinois State | David Theriault is called for the reach on Eric Cantor - foul #3 on David Theriault, team foul #7 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Tarango (C) Jonathan Wilkinson | |
| 05:59 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor misses the 1st free throw | 55-62 |
| 05:59 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango gets the rebound | 55-62 |
| 05:56 | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift is hacked by Kevin Blair in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kevin Blair, team foul #5 | 55-62 |
| 05:36 | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift comes up short on the jumper in the lane | 55-62 |
| 05:34 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-62 |
| 05:24 | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift hits the finger roll on a nice dish by David Theriault | 55-64 |
| 05:12 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle makes the floater from the right side and he's hacked by David Theriault - foul #4 on David Theriault, team foul #8 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs (C) Clarence Neal | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant (PG) David Theriault | |
| 05:12 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle makes the free throw | 58-64 |
| 05:05 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield buries a driving attempt near the basket set up by Freddy Morant | 58-66 |
| 04:55 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing | 58-66 |
| 04:53 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister pulls down the rebound | 58-66 |
| 04:25 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant is whistled for traveling | 58-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kevin Balk (PF), Clarence Neal (C) Kevin Blair, Arthur Thoms | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois (SG), Jonathan Wilkinson (SF) Victor Gift, Randall Keister | |
| 03:57 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 58-66 |
| 03:55 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to John Tarango | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:53 | Western Kentucky | Jack Brunelle is called for the reach on Jonathan Wilkinson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jack Brunelle, team foul #6 | 58-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Roger McArthy (SF), Lonnie Jang (PF) Jack Brunelle, Kevin Balk | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Theriault (PG), Michael Branam (PF), Willie Phelan (C) Freddy Morant, John Byfield, John Tarango | |
| 03:30 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson blows the layup but he's fouled by Roger McArthy - foul #2 on Roger McArthy, team foul #7 | 58-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Steve Byers (SG), Alton Coleman (SF) Eric Cantor, Clarence Neal | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 03:30 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson misses the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 03:30 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson misses the 2nd free throw | 58-66 |
| 03:30 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-66 |
| 03:15 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Herbert Deblois | 58-68 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Gerald Suggs (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SG - Steve Byers (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Alton Coleman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Lonnie Jang (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Roger McArthy (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Theriault (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Herbert Deblois (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Jonathan Wilkinson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Branam (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:11 | Illinois State | Alton Coleman misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 58-68 |
| 03:09 | Illinois State | Alton Coleman snags the offensive board | 58-68 |
| 02:57 | Illinois State | Roger McArthy makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Steve Byers | 61-68 |
| 02:57 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Eric Cantor (PG), Kevin Blair (SG) Steve Byers, Roger McArthy | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Byfield (PF), John Tarango (C) Michael Branam, Willie Phelan | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:55 | Western Kentucky | Kevin Blair steals it from John Tarango in the backcourt | 61-68 |
| 02:55 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle (SF), Clarence Neal (C) Alton Coleman, Gerald Suggs | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 02:46 | Illinois State | Kevin Blair misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 61-68 |
| 02:44 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to John Tarango | 61-68 |
| 02:33 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson connects on the fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from David Theriault and he's hacked by Lonnie Jang - foul #1 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #8 | 61-70 |
| 02:33 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson makes the free throw | 61-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:17 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Kevin Blair | 64-71 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | Lonnie Jang is called for the reach on David Theriault in the backcourt - foul #2 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #9 | 64-71 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault makes the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | David Theriault makes the 2nd free throw | 64-73 |
| 02:00 | Illinois State | Eric Cantor clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 64-73 |
| 01:58 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson grabs the defensive rebound | 64-73 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:39 | Western Kentucky | John Tarango makes the driving attempt in the paint set up by David Theriault | 64-75 |
| 01:24 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Kevin Blair | 67-75 |
| 01:03 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield is fouled on the floor by Lonnie Jang - foul #3 on Lonnie Jang, team foul #10 | 67-75 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Victor Gift (SG) Herbert Deblois | |
| 01:03 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield misses the 1st free throw | 67-75 |
| 01:03 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield makes the 2nd free throw | 67-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:57 | Illinois State | Jack Brunelle misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-76 |
| 00:55 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield snags the defensive board | 67-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:53 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield is hacked by Kevin Blair in the backcourt - foul #5 on Kevin Blair, team foul #11 | 67-76 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gerald Suggs (SG) Kevin Blair | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Herbert Deblois (SG) Victor Gift | |
| 00:53 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield misses the 1st free throw | 67-76 |
| 00:53 | Western Kentucky | John Byfield makes the 2nd free throw | 67-77 |
| 00:45 | Illinois State | Lonnie Jang misses the easy layup | 67-77 |
| 00:43 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson grabs the defensive rebound | 67-77 |
| 00:40 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson is fouled in the backcourt by Eric Cantor - foul #3 on Eric Cantor, team foul #12 | 67-77 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Steve Byers (SG), Alton Coleman (SF), Arthur Thoms (PF), Roger McArthy (C) Eric Cantor, Jack Brunelle, Lonnie Jang, Clarence Neal | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant (PG), Michael Branam (PF), Willie Phelan (C) David Theriault, John Byfield, John Tarango | |
| 00:40 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson makes the 1st free throw | 67-78 |
| 00:40 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson makes the 2nd free throw | 67-79 |
| 00:32 | Illinois State | Arthur Thoms misses short on a turnaround from the baseline | 67-79 |
| 00:31 | Western Kentucky | Jonathan Wilkinson grabs the board | 67-79 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:11 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant is hacked by Gerald Suggs - foul #2 on Gerald Suggs, team foul #13 | 67-79 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister (PF) Jonathan Wilkinson | |
| 00:11 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant makes the 1st free throw | 67-80 |
| 00:11 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant makes the 2nd free throw | 67-81 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Roger McArthy comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 67-81 |
| 00:05 | Western Kentucky | Michael Branam snags the defensive board | 67-81 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Freddy Morant runs out the clock | 67-81 |