| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Carl Porter (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Schroeder (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Robert Kline (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Paul Mullins (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Thomas O'Quinn (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - George Coleman (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Warren Bodily (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Wishart (fresh) 7 pts. PF - David Hedges (fresh) C - Charles Burns (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wishart inbounds the ball | 37-39 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:46 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges misses the lay-in but the foul's on Robert Schroeder - foul #2 on Robert Schroeder, team foul #1 | 37-39 |
| 19:46 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges makes the 1st free throw | 37-40 |
| 19:46 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges makes the 2nd free throw | 37-41 |
| 19:27 | Illinois State | Carl Porter misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 37-41 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn gets the offensive rebound | 37-41 |
| 19:16 | Illinois State | Robert Kline's pass is intercepted by Brian Wishart | 37-41 |
| 19:13 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wishart hits the finger roll | 37-43 |
| 18:56 | Illinois State | Robert Kline comes up short on the turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Charles Burns - foul #3 on Charles Burns, team foul #1 | 37-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal (C) Charles Burns | |
| 18:56 | Illinois State | Robert Kline makes the 1st free throw | 38-43 |
| 18:56 | Illinois State | Robert Kline misses the 2nd free throw | 38-43 |
| 18:56 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wishart pulls down the rebound | 38-43 |
| 18:53 | Gardner-Webb | Thomas O'Quinn steals the ball from John Schoenthal in the backcourt | 38-43 |
| 18:42 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 40-43 |
| 18:40 | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on George Coleman, team foul #2 | 40-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (SG), Philip Alloway (C) Robert Schroeder, Thomas O'Quinn | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 18:29 | Illinois State | Carl Porter misses the jumpshot from the left side | 40-43 |
| 18:27 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Warren Bodily | 40-43 |
| 18:13 | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-43 |
| 18:12 | Illinois State | Philip Alloway grabs the defensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 17:49 | Illinois State | Robert Kline hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Brian Wishart - foul #2 on Brian Wishart, team foul #3 | 40-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Williams (SG), Jamal Abbott (C) Carl Porter, Paul Mullins | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell (PG), Michael Butler (SG), Harry Cheney (SF), Jeffrey Thatcher (C) George Coleman, Warren Bodily, Brian Wishart, David Hedges | |
| 17:49 | Illinois State | Robert Kline makes the 1st free throw | 41-43 |
| 17:49 | Illinois State | Robert Kline misses the 2nd free throw | 41-43 |
| 17:49 | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher grabs the board | 41-43 |
| 17:34 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney hits a turnaround from the baseline | 41-45 |
| 17:14 | Illinois State | Philip Alloway makes the turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Ellis Musselman | 43-45 |
| 16:57 | Gardner-Webb | Philip Alloway steals it from John Schoenthal | 43-45 |
| 16:46 | Illinois State | Harry Cheney picks off the pass by Robert Kline | 43-45 |
| 16:41 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney lays it up and in | 43-47 |
| 16:21 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 43-47 |
| 16:19 | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal pulls down the rebound | 43-47 |
| 15:57 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell misses long on a jumper from close range | 43-47 |
| 15:56 | Illinois State | Philip Alloway snags the defensive board | 43-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ellis Musselman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - William Williams (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Robert Kline (tiring) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Philip Alloway (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Jamal Abbott (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Michael Burwell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Butler (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Harry Cheney (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Schoenthal (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Jeffrey Thatcher (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:42 | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 43-47 |
| 15:40 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell pulls down the rebound | 43-47 |
| 15:36 | Gardner-Webb | William Williams takes the ball from Michael Burwell in the backcourt | 43-47 |
| 15:34 | Illinois State | William Williams lays it up and in | 45-47 |
| 15:20 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Harry Cheney | 45-50 |
| 15:10 | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-50 |
| 15:09 | Illinois State | William Williams misses the tip | 45-50 |
| 15:08 | Illinois State | Robert Kline gets the offensive rebound | 45-50 |
| 14:53 | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 45-50 |
| 14:52 | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal snags the defensive board | 45-50 |
| 14:41 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Butler misses short on a driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on William Williams - foul #3 on William Williams, team foul #2 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Robert Schroeder (SG), Milton Cramer (SF), Paul Mullins (PF), Thomas O'Quinn (C) Ellis Musselman, William Williams, Robert Kline, Philip Alloway, Jamal Abbott | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman (PG), Brian Wishart (SF), David Hedges (PF), Charles Burns (C) Michael Burwell, Harry Cheney, John Schoenthal, Jeffrey Thatcher | |
| 14:41 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Butler misses the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 14:41 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Butler makes the 2nd free throw | 45-51 |
| 14:29 | Illinois State | Carl Porter misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane | 45-51 |
| 14:27 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges gets the rebound | 45-51 |
| 14:09 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Butler scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by George Coleman | 45-54 |
| 13:47 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Carl Porter | 47-54 |
| 13:38 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges misses the wide open 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-54 |
| 13:36 | Illinois State | Milton Cramer snags the defensive board | 47-54 |
| 13:18 | Illinois State | Carl Porter drills a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas O'Quinn | 50-54 |
| 13:11 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges drills a jumper from the right side on a great pass from George Coleman | 50-56 |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | Michael Butler is called for the reach on Thomas O'Quinn - foul #2 on Michael Butler, team foul #4 | 50-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Kline (SF) Milton Cramer | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Marvin Tatman (PG), Warren Bodily (SG), Harry Cheney (PF) George Coleman, Michael Butler, David Hedges | |
| 12:48 | Illinois State | Carl Porter misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 50-56 |
| 12:46 | Illinois State | Robert Kline hits the follow up shot | 52-56 |
| 12:24 | Gardner-Webb | Marvin Tatman comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Thomas O'Quinn - foul #3 on Thomas O'Quinn, team foul #3 | 52-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott (C) Thomas O'Quinn | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 12:24 | Gardner-Webb | Marvin Tatman makes the 1st free throw | 52-57 |
| 12:24 | Gardner-Webb | Marvin Tatman makes the 2nd free throw | 52-58 |
| 12:06 | Illinois State | Robert Schroeder is hacked by Brian Wishart - foul #3 on Brian Wishart, team foul #5 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell (SF) Brian Wishart | |
| 11:54 | Illinois State | Robert Kline connects on the driving attempt from the left block | 54-58 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Carl Porter (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Schroeder (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Robert Kline (tiring) 14 pts. 4 reb. PF - Paul Mullins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Jamal Abbott (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Marvin Tatman (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Warren Bodily (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Burwell (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Harry Cheney (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Burns (fairly fresh) 3 pf. | |
| 11:34 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from the right side | 54-58 |
| 11:32 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Jamal Abbott | 54-58 |
| 11:11 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins misses the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Charles Burns - foul #4 on Charles Burns, team foul #6 | 54-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Williams (SG), Thomas O'Quinn (C) Robert Schroeder, Jamal Abbott | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman (PG), John Schoenthal (C) Marvin Tatman, Charles Burns | |
| 11:11 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins makes the 1st free throw | 55-58 |
| 11:11 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins makes the 2nd free throw | 56-58 |
| 11:07 | Gardner-Webb | Carl Porter is called for the reach on George Coleman in the backcourt - foul #3 on Carl Porter, team foul #4 | 56-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher (C) Warren Bodily | |
| 10:46 | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 56-58 |
| 10:44 | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman snags the offensive board | 56-58 |
| 10:29 | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 56-58 |
| 10:27 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney gets the offensive rebound | 56-58 |
| 10:14 | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Jeffrey Thatcher, team foul #7 | 56-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (PG), Milton Cramer (SF), Jamal Abbott (C) Carl Porter, Robert Kline, Thomas O'Quinn | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily (SG), Brian Wishart (SF), David Hedges (PF) Harry Cheney, Michael Burwell, Jeffrey Thatcher | |
| 09:49 | Illinois State | Milton Cramer comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 56-58 |
| 09:47 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins grabs the offensive board | 56-58 |
| 09:31 | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 56-58 |
| 09:29 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Warren Bodily | 56-58 |
| 09:23 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges knocks in the jumper near the basket set up by George Coleman | 56-60 |
| 09:03 | Illinois State | Jamal Abbott connects on the floater from the left wing set up by William Williams | 58-60 |
| 08:49 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wishart is hacked by Milton Cramer - foul #2 on Milton Cramer, team foul #5 | 58-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Robert Schroeder (SG), Robert Kline (SF), Philip Alloway (PF), Thomas O'Quinn (C) Ellis Musselman, William Williams, Milton Cramer, Paul Mullins, Jamal Abbott | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Marvin Tatman (PG), Michael Butler (SG), Harry Cheney (PF), Jeffrey Thatcher (C) George Coleman, Warren Bodily, David Hedges, John Schoenthal | |
| 08:41 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-60 |
| 08:22 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn throws a bad pass out of bounds | 58-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell (SF) Brian Wishart | |
| 08:12 | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher connects on the turnaround in the paint set up by Marvin Tatman | 58-62 |
| 07:55 | Illinois State | Robert Kline throws a bad pass out of bounds | 58-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (SG) Robert Schroeder | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily (SG), Charles Burns (C) Marvin Tatman, Michael Butler | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Carl Porter (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Ellis Musselman (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Robert Kline (tiring) 14 pts. 4 reb. PF - Philip Alloway (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas O'Quinn (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Michael Burwell (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Warren Bodily (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Harry Cheney (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jeffrey Thatcher (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Charles Burns (fresh) 4 pf. | |
| 07:26 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Burns misses short on a fadeaway from the right block | 58-62 |
| 07:25 | Illinois State | Philip Alloway grabs the board | 58-62 |
| 07:09 | Illinois State | Robert Kline knocks in the runner from the left block | 60-62 |
| 06:57 | Gardner-Webb | The short jumper by Charles Burns is denied by Robert Kline | 60-62 |
| 06:56 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell tips it but misses | 60-62 |
| 06:54 | Illinois State | Philip Alloway snags the defensive board | 60-62 |
| 06:42 | Illinois State | Carl Porter is hacked by Harry Cheney - foul #2 on Harry Cheney, team foul #8 | 60-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Schroeder (SG), Paul Mullins (PF), Jamal Abbott (C) Ellis Musselman, Philip Alloway, Thomas O'Quinn | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman (PG), Michael Butler (SG), Brian Wishart (SF), David Hedges (PF) Michael Burwell, Warren Bodily, Harry Cheney, Jeffrey Thatcher | |
| 06:42 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the 1st free throw | 61-62 |
| 06:42 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the 2nd free throw | 62-62 |
| 06:26 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wishart can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 62-62 |
| 06:25 | Illinois State | Robert Schroeder grabs the board | 62-62 |
| 06:12 | Illinois State | David Hedges steals it from Jamal Abbott | 62-62 |
| 05:51 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges hits a 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-65 |
| 05:34 | Illinois State | Carl Porter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 62-65 |
| 05:32 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Butler gets the rebound | 62-65 |
| 05:16 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Burns comes up short on the floater from the right wing | 62-65 |
| 05:15 | Illinois State | Robert Schroeder pulls down the rebound | 62-65 |
| 04:58 | Illinois State | Robert Schroeder knocks in the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Paul Mullins | 64-65 |
| 04:31 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Burns can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 64-65 |
| 04:29 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Robert Schroeder | 64-65 |
| 04:09 | Illinois State | Carl Porter is fouled on the floor by George Coleman - foul #2 on George Coleman, team foul #9 | 64-65 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (SG), Milton Cramer (SF), Philip Alloway (PF), Thomas O'Quinn (C) Robert Schroeder, Robert Kline, Paul Mullins, Jamal Abbott | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Burwell (PG), Warren Bodily (SG), Harry Cheney (SF), John Schoenthal (PF), Jeffrey Thatcher (C) George Coleman, Michael Butler, Brian Wishart, David Hedges, Charles Burns | |
| 04:09 | Illinois State | Carl Porter misses the 1st free throw | 64-65 |
| 04:09 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney grabs the board | 64-65 |
| 04:04 | Gardner-Webb | Thomas O'Quinn steals it from Warren Bodily in the backcourt | 64-65 |
| 03:51 | Illinois State | Milton Cramer's pass is intercepted by Michael Burwell | 64-65 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Carl Porter (tiring) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Ellis Musselman (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Milton Cramer (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Philip Alloway (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - Thomas O'Quinn (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Michael Burwell (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Warren Bodily (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Harry Cheney (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Schoenthal (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeffrey Thatcher (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:36 | Gardner-Webb | Harry Cheney connects on the open runner from the baseline | 64-67 |
| 03:30 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman misses the fadeaway in the paint | 64-67 |
| 03:29 | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher grabs the board | 64-67 |
| 03:09 | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal buries a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Warren Bodily | 64-69 |
| 02:48 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 64-69 |
| 02:47 | Illinois State | Milton Cramer snags the offensive board | 64-69 |
| 02:34 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 64-69 |
| 02:32 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Ellis Musselman | 64-69 |
| 02:20 | Illinois State | Philip Alloway is denied on a layup by Jeffrey Thatcher | 64-69 |
| 02:19 | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily grabs the defensive rebound | 64-69 |
| 02:19 | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Williams (SG), Robert Kline (SF), Paul Mullins (PF), Jamal Abbott (C) Carl Porter, Milton Cramer, Philip Alloway, Thomas O'Quinn | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman (PG), Brian Wishart (SF), David Hedges (PF), Charles Burns (C) Michael Burwell, Harry Cheney, John Schoenthal, Jeffrey Thatcher | |
| 01:53 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges is whistled for a carry | 64-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carl Porter (PG), Robert Schroeder (SG), Thomas O'Quinn (C) Ellis Musselman, William Williams, Jamal Abbott | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 01:46 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 64-69 |
| 01:45 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Burns grabs the board | 64-69 |
| 01:39 | Gardner-Webb | Carl Porter is called for the reach on Brian Wishart in the backcourt - foul #4 on Carl Porter, team foul #6 | 64-69 |
| 01:22 | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman misses short on an open pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 64-69 |
| 01:20 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn grabs the defensive rebound | 64-69 |
| 01:16 | Illinois State | Carl Porter is hacked by George Coleman - foul #3 on George Coleman, team foul #10 | 64-69 |
| 01:16 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 01:16 | Illinois State | Carl Porter makes the 2nd free throw | 66-69 |
| 00:51 | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman hits a wide open 3 from the right corner set up by Brian Wishart | 66-72 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn comes up short on the floater near the basket but the foul's on Charles Burns - foul #5 on Charles Burns, team foul #11 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal (C) Charles Burns | |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the 1st free throw | 66-72 |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the 2nd free throw | 66-72 |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Kline | 66-72 |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Carl Porter can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 66-72 |
| 00:41 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Warren Bodily | 66-72 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:40 | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily is hacked by Carl Porter in the backcourt - foul #5 on Carl Porter, team foul #7 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman (PG) Carl Porter | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher (C) John Schoenthal | |
| 00:40 | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily makes the 1st free throw | 66-73 |
| 00:40 | Gardner-Webb | Warren Bodily makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Thatcher - foul #3 on Jeffrey Thatcher, team foul #12 | 66-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | John Schoenthal (C) Jeffrey Thatcher | |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the 1st free throw | 66-74 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn misses the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| 00:33 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges gets the rebound | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:32 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges is hacked by Robert Schroeder in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Schroeder, team foul #8 | 66-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Jeffrey Thatcher (C) John Schoenthal | |
| 00:32 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges makes the 1st free throw | 66-75 |
| 00:32 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges makes the 2nd free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:26 | Illinois State | David Hedges swats the short shot by Robert Kline | 66-76 |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn snags the offensive board | 66-76 |
| 00:21 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn hits the finger roll | 68-76 |
| 00:20 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges is hacked by Robert Schroeder in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Schroeder, team foul #9 | 68-76 |
| 00:20 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges makes the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:20 | Gardner-Webb | David Hedges misses the 2nd free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:20 | Illinois State | Paul Mullins snags the defensive board | 68-77 |
| 00:12 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 68-77 |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | Thomas O'Quinn grabs the offensive rebound | 68-77 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Ellis Musselman comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 68-77 |
| 00:05 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Warren Bodily | 68-77 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Gardner-Webb | George Coleman runs out the clock | 68-77 |