| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - Steve Warner (fresh) SG - Millard Haislip (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Henry Hafford (fresh) PF - Donald Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Fay (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Spurlock (fresh) 2 stl. SF - Daniel Hensley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Tracy Handy (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Gary Anaya (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Tennessee | Henry Hafford inbounds the ball | 25-31 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:32 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 25-31 |
| 19:30 | Tennessee | Donald Smith grabs the offensive board | 25-31 |
| 19:14 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane | 25-31 |
| 19:13 | Illinois-Chicago | Gary Anaya snags the defensive board | 25-31 |
| 18:54 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 25-31 |
| 18:52 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay gets the rebound | 25-31 |
| 18:29 | Tennessee | Steve Warner is open and scores on a jump hook in the lane | 27-31 |
| 18:13 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley connects on the jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Thomas | 27-33 |
| 17:45 | Tennessee | Steve Warner scores on a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Henry Hafford | 29-33 |
| 17:33 | Illinois-Chicago | Steve Warner takes the ball from Robert Thomas | 29-33 |
| 17:30 | Tennessee | Steve Warner dunks the ball | 31-33 |
| 17:12 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas is fouled on the floor by Henry Hafford - foul #2 on Henry Hafford, team foul #1 | 31-33 |
| Subs | Tennessee | James Croom (PG), Tom Preston (SG), Philip McGraw (SF), William Stolberg (PF), Matthew Espiritu (C) Steve Warner, Millard Haislip, Henry Hafford, Donald Smith, Christopher Fay | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller (PG), Scott Carlisle (SG), John Morganti (SF), Michael Wagner (PF), Brian Luck (C) Robert Thomas, Joseph Spurlock, Daniel Hensley, Tracy Handy, Gary Anaya | |
| 16:54 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller drills a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by John Morganti | 31-36 |
| 16:35 | Tennessee | William Stolberg knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Croom | 33-36 |
| 16:29 | Illinois-Chicago | Scott Carlisle misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 33-36 |
| 16:28 | Tennessee | Matthew Espiritu grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 16:09 | Tennessee | Matthew Espiritu loses the ball out of bounds | 33-36 |
| 15:48 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by James Croom - foul #1 on James Croom, team foul #2 | 33-36 |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith (SG), Mark Salvato (C) John Morganti, Brian Luck | |
| 15:48 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller makes the 1st free throw | 33-37 |
| 15:48 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller makes the 2nd free throw | 33-38 |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - James Croom (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tom Preston (fresh) SF - Philip McGraw (fresh) 2 reb. PF - William Stolberg (fresh) 6 pts. C - Matthew Espiritu (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Mike Miller (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Scott Carlisle (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Michael Wagner (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Mark Salvato (fresh) | |
| 15:43 | Tennessee | David Smith steps in front of the Tom Preston pass in the backcourt | 33-38 |
| 15:34 | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range but he's hacked by Philip McGraw - foul #2 on Philip McGraw, team foul #3 | 33-38 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Henry Hafford (SF), Melvin Shoe (PF), Christopher Fay (C) Philip McGraw, William Stolberg, Matthew Espiritu | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas (PG), Tracy Handy (PF) Scott Carlisle, Michael Wagner | |
| 15:34 | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 33-39 |
| 15:34 | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 33-40 |
| 15:29 | Tennessee | Henry Hafford is fouled in the backcourt by Mike Miller - foul #1 on Mike Miller, team foul #1 | 33-40 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Millard Haislip (SG) Tom Preston | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley (SF) Mike Miller | |
| 15:07 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip scores on a shot near the basket set up by James Croom and he's fouled by David Smith - foul #3 on David Smith, team foul #2 | 35-40 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Steve Warner (PG) James Croom | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| 15:07 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip makes the free throw | 36-40 |
| 14:50 | Illinois-Chicago | Christopher Fay is called for the reach on Robert Thomas - foul #3 on Christopher Fay, team foul #4 | 36-40 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Donald Smith (PF) Henry Hafford | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| 14:25 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Melvin Shoe - foul #1 on Melvin Shoe, team foul #5 | 36-40 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Tom Preston (SG) Millard Haislip | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock (SG), John Morganti (SF), Michael Wagner (PF), Brian Luck (C) David Smith, Daniel Hensley, Tracy Handy, Mark Salvato | |
| 14:25 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 36-41 |
| 14:25 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 36-42 |
| 14:10 | Tennessee | Steve Warner is fouled on the floor by Brian Luck - foul #1 on Brian Luck, team foul #3 | 36-42 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Philip McGraw (SF), Matthew Espiritu (C) Melvin Shoe, Christopher Fay | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller (PG), Scott Carlisle (SF), Gary Anaya (C) Robert Thomas, John Morganti, Brian Luck | |
| 13:50 | Tennessee | Steve Warner is fouled on the floor by Scott Carlisle - foul #1 on Scott Carlisle, team foul #4 | 36-42 |
| Subs | Tennessee | James Croom (PG), William Stolberg (PF) Steve Warner, Donald Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| 13:21 | Tennessee | The jump hook by Matthew Espiritu is blocked by Gary Anaya | 36-42 |
| 13:20 | Tennessee | Philip McGraw hits the follow up shot | 38-42 |
| 13:02 | Illinois-Chicago | Scott Carlisle loses the ball out of bounds | 38-42 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Millard Haislip (SG), Henry Hafford (SF), Melvin Shoe (C) Tom Preston, Philip McGraw, Matthew Espiritu | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas (PG), Daniel Hensley (SF), Brian Luck (PF), Mark Salvato (C) Joseph Spurlock, Scott Carlisle, Michael Wagner, Gary Anaya | |
| 12:46 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip can't connect on a shot from the right wing but the foul's on Mike Miller - foul #2 on Mike Miller, team foul #5 | 38-42 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Steve Warner (PG), Donald Smith (PF) James Croom, William Stolberg | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| 12:46 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip makes the 1st free throw | 39-42 |
| 12:46 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip makes the 2nd free throw | 40-42 |
| 12:19 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-45 |
| 12:16 | Tennessee | Robert Thomas is called for the reach on Steve Warner in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Thomas, team foul #6 | 40-45 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Christopher Fay (C) Melvin Shoe | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith (SG) Mike Miller | |
| 11:54 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip is alone and drills a shot from the free throw line set up by Donald Smith | 42-45 |
| 11:42 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 42-47 |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - Steve Warner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - Millard Haislip (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Henry Hafford (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Donald Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Fay (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. SF - Daniel Hensley (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Luck (fresh) 5 pts. C - Mark Salvato (fairly fresh) | |
| 11:40 | Tennessee | Daniel Hensley picks off the pass by Millard Haislip in the backcourt | 42-47 |
| 11:39 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas banks in the layup on a great pass from Daniel Hensley | 42-49 |
| 11:25 | Tennessee | Steve Warner is wide open but clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 42-49 |
| 11:23 | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith pulls down the rebound | 42-49 |
| 11:01 | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith loses the dribble to Steve Warner | 42-49 |
| 10:58 | Tennessee | Steve Warner lays it in | 44-49 |
| 10:35 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley misses long on a shot from the left wing | 44-49 |
| 10:33 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley tips it home | 44-51 |
| 10:22 | Tennessee | Mark Salvato blocks the short jumper by Millard Haislip | 44-51 |
| 10:20 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley grabs the defensive rebound | 44-51 |
| 10:13 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas misses badly on a shot from the right side | 44-51 |
| 10:11 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip grabs the board | 44-51 |
| 10:07 | Tennessee | Daniel Hensley is called for the reach on Henry Hafford in the backcourt - foul #1 on Daniel Hensley, team foul #7 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Tennessee | James Croom (PG), Tom Preston (SG), William Stolberg (PF), Matthew Espiritu (C) Steve Warner, Millard Haislip, Donald Smith, Christopher Fay | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller (PG), Joseph Spurlock (SG), Scott Carlisle (SF), Michael Wagner (PF), Gary Anaya (C) Robert Thomas, David Smith, Daniel Hensley, Brian Luck, Mark Salvato | |
| 10:07 | Tennessee | Henry Hafford misses the 1st free throw | 44-51 |
| 10:07 | Illinois-Chicago | Gary Anaya grabs the board | 44-51 |
| 09:56 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-51 |
| 09:54 | Tennessee | Matthew Espiritu pulls down the rebound | 44-51 |
| 09:49 | Tennessee | James Croom misses short on a floater from the left wing | 44-51 |
| 09:48 | Illinois-Chicago | The rebound goes to Michael Wagner | 44-51 |
| 09:31 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Mike Miller | 44-54 |
| 09:10 | Tennessee | Scott Carlisle picks off the pass by Tom Preston | 44-54 |
| 08:55 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock misses the shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Tom Preston - foul #1 on Tom Preston, team foul #6 | 44-54 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Philip McGraw (SF) Henry Hafford | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy (PF) Michael Wagner | |
| 08:55 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock makes the 1st free throw | 44-55 |
| 08:55 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock makes the 2nd free throw | 44-56 |
| 08:28 | Tennessee | Tom Preston makes the floater from the right side on a nice dish by Philip McGraw | 46-56 |
| 08:02 | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy's floater is tipped away by Tom Preston | 46-56 |
| 08:00 | Tennessee | Philip McGraw grabs the defensive rebound | 46-56 |
| 07:56 | Tennessee | Tom Preston drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by James Croom | 49-56 |
| 07:37 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Mike Miller | 49-59 |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - James Croom (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Tom Preston (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Philip McGraw (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - William Stolberg (fairly fresh) 6 pts. C - Matthew Espiritu (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Mike Miller (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Spurlock (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SF - Scott Carlisle (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. PF - Tracy Handy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Gary Anaya (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:18 | Tennessee | Philip McGraw can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Scott Carlisle - foul #2 on Scott Carlisle, team foul #8 | 49-59 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Steve Warner (PG), Millard Haislip (SG), Melvin Shoe (PF), Christopher Fay (C) James Croom, Tom Preston, William Stolberg, Matthew Espiritu | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas (PG), David Smith (SG), Daniel Hensley (SF), John Morganti (PF), Michael Wagner (C) Mike Miller, Joseph Spurlock, Scott Carlisle, Tracy Handy, Gary Anaya | |
| 07:18 | Tennessee | Philip McGraw makes the 1st free throw | 50-59 |
| 07:18 | Tennessee | Philip McGraw makes the 2nd free throw | 51-59 |
| 06:51 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas buries a fadeaway from the left side set up by David Smith | 51-61 |
| 06:30 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay connects on the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Steve Warner and he's hacked by Michael Wagner - foul #1 on Michael Wagner, team foul #9 | 53-61 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Donald Smith (PF) Philip McGraw | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Brian Luck (C) John Morganti | |
| 06:30 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay makes the free throw | 54-61 |
| 06:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas comes up short on the fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Steve Warner - foul #1 on Steve Warner, team foul #7 | 54-61 |
| 06:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 54-62 |
| 06:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 54-63 |
| 05:58 | Tennessee | Donald Smith makes the wide open jumper from the baseline set up by Steve Warner | 56-63 |
| 05:38 | Illinois-Chicago | Christopher Fay is called for the reach on Brian Luck - foul #4 on Christopher Fay, team foul #8 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Henry Hafford (SF) Melvin Shoe | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock (SG), Mark Salvato (C) David Smith, Michael Wagner | |
| 05:38 | Illinois-Chicago | Brian Luck makes the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 05:38 | Illinois-Chicago | Brian Luck misses the 2nd free throw | 56-64 |
| 05:38 | Tennessee | Donald Smith grabs the board | 56-64 |
| 05:23 | Tennessee | Steve Warner can't connect on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on Brian Luck - foul #2 on Brian Luck, team foul #10 | 56-64 |
| Subs | Tennessee | James Croom (SG) Millard Haislip | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller (SG), John Morganti (SF), Tracy Handy (PF) Joseph Spurlock, Daniel Hensley, Brian Luck | |
| 05:23 | Tennessee | Steve Warner misses the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 05:23 | Tennessee | Steve Warner makes the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 05:10 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller is hacked by James Croom - foul #2 on James Croom, team foul #9 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Millard Haislip (SG) Steve Warner | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| 05:10 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller misses the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 05:10 | Tennessee | Donald Smith snags the defensive board | 57-64 |
| 05:07 | Tennessee | John Morganti is called for the reach on Henry Hafford in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Morganti, team foul #11 | 57-64 |
| 05:07 | Tennessee | Henry Hafford misses the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 05:07 | Tennessee | Henry Hafford makes the 2nd free throw | 58-64 |
| 04:50 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 58-64 |
| 04:49 | Tennessee | Donald Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 58-64 |
| 04:42 | Tennessee | James Croom loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 58-64 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Tom Preston (SG) Millard Haislip | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock (SG) Robert Thomas | |
| 04:30 | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy is hacked by Tom Preston - foul #2 on Tom Preston, team foul #10 | 58-64 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Millard Haislip (SG) James Croom | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Scott Carlisle (SF), Michael Wagner (C) John Morganti, Mark Salvato | |
| 04:30 | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy misses the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 04:30 | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy makes the 2nd free throw | 58-65 |
| 04:08 | Tennessee | Donald Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 58-65 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Melvin Shoe (SF), William Stolberg (PF), Matthew Espiritu (C) Henry Hafford, Donald Smith, Christopher Fay | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley (SF), Gary Anaya (C) Mike Miller, Tracy Handy | |
| 03:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock double dribbles | 58-65 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Steve Warner (PG), Philip McGraw (SF) Millard Haislip, Melvin Shoe | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | David Smith (SG) Joseph Spurlock | |
| 03:31 | Tennessee | Tom Preston clanks a turnaround from the right block but the foul's on David Smith - foul #4 on David Smith, team foul #12 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Tennessee | James Croom (SG) Steve Warner | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas (PG), Brian Luck (PF) Scott Carlisle, Michael Wagner | |
| 03:31 | Tennessee | Tom Preston makes the 1st free throw | 59-65 |
| 03:31 | Tennessee | Tom Preston misses the 2nd free throw | 59-65 |
| 03:31 | Illinois-Chicago | Brian Luck grabs the board | 59-65 |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - Tom Preston (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - James Croom (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Philip McGraw (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - William Stolberg (fresh) 6 pts. C - Matthew Espiritu (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. SF - Daniel Hensley (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Brian Luck (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Gary Anaya (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:24 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-65 |
| 03:22 | Tennessee | William Stolberg snags the defensive board | 59-65 |
| 02:57 | Tennessee | William Stolberg is called for traveling | 59-65 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Steve Warner (PG), Henry Hafford (SF), Melvin Shoe (PF), Christopher Fay (C) Tom Preston, Philip McGraw, William Stolberg, Matthew Espiritu | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike Miller (SG), Mark Salvato (C) David Smith, Gary Anaya | |
| 02:54 | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-65 |
| Subs | Tennessee | Millard Haislip (SG), Donald Smith (PF) James Croom, Melvin Shoe | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock (SG), Michael Wagner (PF) Mike Miller, Mark Salvato | |
| 02:40 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley hits a jumper from the left side set up by Joseph Spurlock | 59-67 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:31 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip blows the wide open layup | 59-67 |
| 02:30 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay hits the follow up shot | 61-67 |
| 02:28 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas's pass is intercepted by Millard Haislip in the backcourt | 61-67 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 02:15 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip connects on the shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Steve Warner | 63-67 |
| 02:15 | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 63-67 |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy (PF), Gary Anaya (C) Michael Wagner, Brian Luck | |
| 01:55 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley misses the easy layup | 63-67 |
| 01:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Hensley tips it home | 63-69 |
| 01:28 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay can't finish the layup | 63-69 |
| 01:27 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip grabs the offensive board | 63-69 |
| 01:08 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip buries a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Steve Warner | 65-69 |
| 00:44 | Illinois-Chicago | Donald Smith steps in front of the Tracy Handy pass | 65-69 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:39 | Tennessee | Christopher Fay misses long on a driving attempt from close range | 65-69 |
| 00:37 | Tennessee | Donald Smith grabs the offensive rebound | 65-69 |
| 00:35 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip knocks in the fadeaway from the left side set up by Steve Warner | 67-69 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:32 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas is fouled in the backcourt by Steve Warner - foul #2 on Steve Warner, team foul #11 | 67-69 |
| 00:32 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 67-70 |
| 00:32 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 67-71 |
| 00:25 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip is whistled for a carry | 67-71 |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Scott Carlisle (SF) Daniel Hensley | |
| 00:22 | Illinois-Chicago | Millard Haislip is called for the reach on Joseph Spurlock in the backcourt - foul #2 on Millard Haislip, team foul #12 | 67-71 |
| 00:22 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock makes the 1st free throw | 67-72 |
| 00:22 | Illinois-Chicago | Joseph Spurlock makes the 2nd free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:17 | Tennessee | Henry Hafford hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing | 67-73 |
| 00:16 | Illinois-Chicago | The rebound goes to Gary Anaya | 67-73 |
| 00:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Steve Warner is called for the reach on Gary Anaya in the backcourt - foul #3 on Steve Warner, team foul #13 | 67-73 |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Michael Wagner (PF) Tracy Handy | |
| 00:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Gary Anaya misses the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:14 | Illinois-Chicago | Gary Anaya makes the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:09 | Tennessee | Millard Haislip buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Steve Warner | 70-74 |
| 00:09 | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 70-74 |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Tracy Handy (PF) Michael Wagner | |
| 00:08 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas is fouled in the backcourt by Steve Warner - foul #4 on Steve Warner, team foul #14 | 70-74 |
| 00:08 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas misses the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 00:08 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:01 | Tennessee | Scott Carlisle steals it from Steve Warner | 70-75 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Illinois-Chicago | Scott Carlisle runs out the clock | 70-75 |