| Lineup | Valparaiso | PG - Michael Pierce (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Jeffry Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Christopher Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Parent (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Watkins (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Cody Harris (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jared Wright (fresh) 5 pts. SF - David Tapscott (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Billy French (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Bruce Alfonso (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker inbounds the ball | 33-33 |
| Game Plan | Valparaiso | Valparaiso is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:40 | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce's layup is rejected by David Tapscott | 33-33 |
| 19:38 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown tips it but misses | 33-33 |
| 19:37 | Western Illinois | Billy French snags the defensive board | 33-33 |
| 19:20 | Western Illinois | Jeffry Brown steps in front of the Billy French pass | 33-33 |
| 19:17 | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce misses the easy layup | 33-33 |
| 19:16 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-33 |
| 18:49 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 33-33 |
| 18:48 | Western Illinois | Billy French grabs the defensive rebound | 33-33 |
| 18:43 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright misses short on a jumper from the left side | 33-33 |
| 18:41 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott snags the offensive board | 33-33 |
| 18:29 | Western Illinois | Michael Pierce takes the ball from Bruce Alfonso | 33-33 |
| 18:26 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown banks in the layup set up by Michael Pierce | 35-33 |
| 18:20 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 35-33 |
| 18:18 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins pulls down the rebound | 35-33 |
| 17:55 | Valparaiso | Billy French picks off the pass by Dennis Parent | 35-33 |
| 17:38 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso makes the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Cody Harris | 35-35 |
| 17:15 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker is denied on a dunk by Billy French | 35-35 |
| 17:13 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown grabs the offensive rebound | 35-35 |
| 16:52 | Valparaiso | Dennis Parent hits a floater from the right block on a great pass from Jeffry Brown | 37-35 |
| 16:29 | Western Illinois | Jeffry Brown is called for the reach on David Tapscott - foul #3 on Jeffry Brown, team foul #1 | 37-35 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach (PG), Anthony Todd (SG), Travis Pettus (SF), James Johnson (PF), Willard Perales (C) Michael Pierce, Jeffry Brown, Christopher Parker, Dennis Parent, Thomas Watkins | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Sidney Smiley (PG), Alex Derenberger (SG), Arthur Clark (SF), Sidney Hadden (PF), Micheal Lucky (C) Cody Harris, Jared Wright, David Tapscott, Billy French, Bruce Alfonso | |
| 16:17 | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark hits a driving attempt in the paint set up by Alex Derenberger | 37-37 |
| 16:13 | Valparaiso | James Johnson makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Kenton Steinbach | 40-37 |
| 15:56 | Western Illinois | Micheal Lucky comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing but the foul's on Kenton Steinbach - foul #3 on Kenton Steinbach, team foul #2 | 40-37 |
| 15:56 | Western Illinois | Micheal Lucky misses the 1st free throw | 40-37 |
| 15:56 | Western Illinois | Micheal Lucky makes the 2nd free throw | 40-38 |
| Lineup | Valparaiso | PG - Kenton Steinbach (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Anthony Todd (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Travis Pettus (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. C - Willard Perales (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Sidney Smiley (fresh) SG - Alex Derenberger (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Arthur Clark (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Sidney Hadden (fresh) 2 pts. C - Micheal Lucky (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:37 | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach misses the lay-in but the foul's on Arthur Clark - foul #2 on Arthur Clark, team foul #1 | 40-38 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Cody Harris (PG) Sidney Smiley | |
| 15:37 | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach makes the 1st free throw | 41-38 |
| 15:37 | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach makes the 2nd free throw | 42-38 |
| 15:15 | Western Illinois | Sidney Hadden double dribbles | 42-38 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jared Wright (SG) Alex Derenberger | |
| 14:58 | Valparaiso | Willard Perales misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Jared Wright - foul #1 on Jared Wright, team foul #2 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso (C) Micheal Lucky | |
| 14:58 | Valparaiso | Willard Perales makes the 1st free throw | 43-38 |
| 14:58 | Valparaiso | Willard Perales makes the 2nd free throw | 44-38 |
| 14:31 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 44-38 |
| 14:30 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Sidney Hadden | 44-38 |
| 14:20 | Western Illinois | Sidney Hadden comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 44-38 |
| 14:18 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright can't tip it in | 44-38 |
| 14:16 | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach snags the defensive board | 44-38 |
| 14:02 | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side | 44-38 |
| 14:00 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso grabs the board | 44-38 |
| 13:44 | Western Illinois | James Johnson swats the layup by Bruce Alfonso | 44-38 |
| 13:43 | Valparaiso | The rebound goes to Anthony Todd | 44-38 |
| 13:32 | Valparaiso | James Johnson buries a driving attempt near the basket | 46-38 |
| 13:05 | Western Illinois | Travis Pettus is called for the reach on Jared Wright - foul #3 on Travis Pettus, team foul #3 | 46-38 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce (PG), Jeffry Brown (SG), Christopher Parker (SF), Dennis Parent (PF), Thomas Watkins (C) Kenton Steinbach, Anthony Todd, Travis Pettus, James Johnson, Willard Perales | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Sidney Smiley (PG), Alex Derenberger (SG), David Tapscott (SF), Billy French (PF), Micheal Lucky (C) Cody Harris, Jared Wright, Arthur Clark, Sidney Hadden, Bruce Alfonso | |
| 12:52 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Sidney Smiley | 46-41 |
| 12:36 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins misses short on a floater from the baseline | 46-41 |
| 12:34 | Western Illinois | Billy French grabs the board | 46-41 |
| 12:14 | Western Illinois | Alex Derenberger's fadeaway is rejected by Thomas Watkins | 46-41 |
| 12:13 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins grabs the board | 46-41 |
| 12:00 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 46-41 |
| 11:58 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Alex Derenberger | 46-41 |
| Lineup | Valparaiso | PG - Michael Pierce (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jeffry Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Christopher Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Parent (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Watkins (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Sidney Smiley (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Alex Derenberger (fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Tapscott (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - Billy French (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Micheal Lucky (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 11:40 | Western Illinois | Dennis Parent is called for the reach on Alex Derenberger - foul #2 on Dennis Parent, team foul #4 | 46-41 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Cody Harris (PG), Jared Wright (SG), Arthur Clark (PF), Bruce Alfonso (C) Sidney Smiley, Alex Derenberger, Billy French, Micheal Lucky | |
| 11:21 | Western Illinois | Cody Harris drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Jared Wright | 46-44 |
| 11:11 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 46-44 |
| 11:10 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso pulls down the rebound | 46-44 |
| 11:08 | Western Illinois | Michael Pierce steals the ball from Cody Harris in the backcourt | 46-44 |
| 11:07 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown misses the easy layup | 46-44 |
| 11:06 | Valparaiso | Dennis Parent grabs the offensive rebound | 46-44 |
| 10:57 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown is fouled on the floor by Jared Wright - foul #2 on Jared Wright, team foul #3 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Sidney Hadden (PF) Arthur Clark | |
| 10:39 | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce double dribbles | 46-44 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach (SG), Anthony Todd (SF), James Johnson (PF), Willard Perales (C) Jeffry Brown, Christopher Parker, Dennis Parent, Thomas Watkins | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 10:29 | Western Illinois | James Johnson steals the ball from Jared Wright | 46-44 |
| 10:06 | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce is hacked by Cody Harris - foul #1 on Cody Harris, team foul #4 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Travis Pettus (SF) Michael Pierce | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark (SF), Billy French (PF) David Tapscott, Sidney Hadden | |
| 09:54 | Valparaiso | Willard Perales drills a jumper from the right wing | 48-44 |
| 09:35 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright hits a 3 from straight away set up by Bruce Alfonso | 48-47 |
| 09:21 | Valparaiso | Anthony Todd misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 48-47 |
| 09:20 | Western Illinois | Cody Harris gets the rebound | 48-47 |
| 09:11 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 48-47 |
| 09:09 | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark snags the offensive board | 48-47 |
| 08:57 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 48-47 |
| 08:55 | Valparaiso | Willard Perales grabs the board | 48-47 |
| 08:33 | Valparaiso | Anthony Todd hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 48-47 |
| 08:32 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso grabs the board | 48-47 |
| 08:14 | Western Illinois | Billy French throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-47 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce (PG), Jeffry Brown (SG), Christopher Parker (SF), Dennis Parent (PF), Thomas Watkins (C) Kenton Steinbach, Anthony Todd, Travis Pettus, James Johnson, Willard Perales | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alex Derenberger (PG), David Tapscott (SF), Sidney Hadden (PF), Micheal Lucky (C) Cody Harris, Jared Wright, Billy French, Bruce Alfonso | |
| 08:03 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker is hacked by Sidney Hadden - foul #2 on Sidney Hadden, team foul #5 | 48-47 |
| 07:48 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 48-47 |
| 07:47 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Micheal Lucky | 48-47 |
| Lineup | Valparaiso | PG - Michael Pierce (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jeffry Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Christopher Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Parent (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Thomas Watkins (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Alex Derenberger (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Arthur Clark (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. SF - David Tapscott (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - Sidney Hadden (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Micheal Lucky (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:27 | Western Illinois | Micheal Lucky buries a shot from the left side set up by Alex Derenberger | 48-49 |
| 07:24 | Valparaiso | Arthur Clark steals the ball from Michael Pierce in the backcourt | 48-49 |
| 07:07 | Western Illinois | Alex Derenberger travels with the ball | 48-49 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Cody Harris (PG) Arthur Clark | |
| 06:57 | Valparaiso | Dennis Parent throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-49 |
| 06:43 | Western Illinois | Cody Harris connects on the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Alex Derenberger | 48-51 |
| 06:23 | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-51 |
| 06:22 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins misses the tip | 48-51 |
| 06:21 | Valparaiso | Dennis Parent can't tip it in | 48-51 |
| 06:19 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins tips it but misses | 48-51 |
| 06:18 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott snags the defensive board | 48-51 |
| 06:11 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Cody Harris | 48-53 |
| 05:48 | Valparaiso | Sidney Hadden takes the ball from Michael Pierce | 48-53 |
| 05:38 | Western Illinois | Alex Derenberger throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-53 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach (PG), Anthony Todd (SG), Travis Pettus (SF), James Johnson (PF), Willard Perales (C) Michael Pierce, Jeffry Brown, Christopher Parker, Dennis Parent, Thomas Watkins | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jared Wright (SG), Arthur Clark (SF), Billy French (PF), Bruce Alfonso (C) Alex Derenberger, David Tapscott, Sidney Hadden, Micheal Lucky | |
| 05:26 | Valparaiso | James Johnson loses the ball out of bounds | 48-53 |
| 05:07 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso banks in the layup on a great pass from Jared Wright | 48-55 |
| 04:55 | Valparaiso | Willard Perales drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 51-55 |
| 04:37 | Western Illinois | James Johnson is called for the reach on Arthur Clark - foul #2 on James Johnson, team foul #5 | 51-55 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alex Derenberger (PG) Cody Harris | |
| 04:13 | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark misses badly on a shot in the paint | 51-55 |
| 04:11 | Valparaiso | Travis Pettus gets the rebound | 51-55 |
| 03:51 | Valparaiso | James Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 51-55 |
| 03:49 | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark snags the defensive board | 51-55 |
| Lineup | Valparaiso | PG - Kenton Steinbach (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Anthony Todd (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Travis Pettus (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - James Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. C - Willard Perales (fresh) 9 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Alex Derenberger (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Jared Wright (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Arthur Clark (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. PF - Billy French (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Bruce Alfonso (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:44 | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark is whistled for traveling | 51-55 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Michael Pierce (PG), Jeffry Brown (SG), Christopher Parker (SF), Dennis Parent (PF), Thomas Watkins (C) Kenton Steinbach, Anthony Todd, Travis Pettus, James Johnson, Willard Perales | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Cody Harris (PG), David Tapscott (SF), Sidney Hadden (PF) Alex Derenberger, Arthur Clark, Billy French | |
| 03:19 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown's pass is intercepted by Bruce Alfonso | 51-55 |
| 02:59 | Western Illinois | Christopher Parker steals it from Sidney Hadden | 51-55 |
| 02:37 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Thomas Watkins | 54-55 |
| 02:25 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott comes up short on the turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Thomas Watkins - foul #1 on Thomas Watkins, team foul #6 | 54-55 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alex Derenberger (SG), Micheal Lucky (C) Jared Wright, Bruce Alfonso | |
| 02:25 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott makes the 1st free throw | 54-56 |
| 02:25 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott misses the 2nd free throw | 54-56 |
| 02:25 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins snags the defensive board | 54-56 |
| 02:16 | Valparaiso | Dennis Parent makes the 3 from the right corner | 57-56 |
| 02:16 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-56 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jared Wright (SG), Billy French (PF), Bruce Alfonso (C) Alex Derenberger, Sidney Hadden, Micheal Lucky | |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Christopher Parker - foul #1 on Christopher Parker, team foul #7 | 57-56 |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright makes the 1st free throw | 57-57 |
| 02:00 | Western Illinois | Jared Wright makes the 2nd free throw | 57-58 |
| 01:48 | Valparaiso | Dennis Parent misses badly on a jumper in the lane | 57-58 |
| 01:47 | Western Illinois | Billy French grabs the defensive rebound | 57-58 |
| 01:27 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso can't finish the layup | 57-58 |
| 01:26 | Western Illinois | Billy French tips it back up and in | 57-60 |
| 01:07 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 57-60 |
| 00:49 | Western Illinois | Christopher Parker picks off the pass by David Tapscott | 57-60 |
| 00:29 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 57-60 |
| 00:28 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso snags the defensive board | 57-60 |
| Game Plan | Valparaiso | Valparaiso is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:27 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Pierce - foul #3 on Michael Pierce, team foul #8 | 57-60 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Sidney Hadden (PF) Billy French | |
| 00:27 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso makes the 1st free throw | 57-61 |
| 00:27 | Western Illinois | Bruce Alfonso misses the 2nd free throw | 57-61 |
| 00:27 | Valparaiso | Thomas Watkins grabs the defensive rebound | 57-61 |
| Game Plan | Valparaiso | Valparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:23 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Dennis Parent | 60-61 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Michael Pierce is called for the reach on Cody Harris in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Pierce, team foul #9 | 60-61 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Billy French (PF) Sidney Hadden | |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Cody Harris makes the 1st free throw | 60-62 |
| 00:22 | Western Illinois | Cody Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 60-63 |
| Game Plan | Valparaiso | Valparaiso is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:11 | Valparaiso | Jeffry Brown clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-63 |
| 00:09 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to David Tapscott | 60-63 |
| 00:07 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott is hacked by Michael Pierce in the backcourt - foul #5 on Michael Pierce, team foul #10 | 60-63 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | Kenton Steinbach (PG) Michael Pierce | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Sidney Hadden (PF) Billy French | |
| 00:07 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott makes the 1st free throw | 60-64 |
| 00:07 | Western Illinois | David Tapscott makes the 2nd free throw | 60-65 |
| Game Plan | Valparaiso | Valparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Valparaiso | Christopher Parker double dribbles | 60-65 |
| Subs | Valparaiso | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Arthur Clark (PF), Micheal Lucky (C) Sidney Hadden, Bruce Alfonso | |
| Game Plan | Valparaiso | Valparaiso is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Illinois | Cody Harris runs out the clock | 60-65 |