| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Charles Broadnax (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Dixson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Owens (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jonathan Schauer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Randy Dimas (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Herman Graves (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Morgan Norman (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Martin Deaver (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Herman Graves inbounds the ball | 43-36 |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:42 | Illinois State | A charge is called on Herman Graves - foul #1 on Herman Graves, team foul #1 | 43-36 |
| 19:22 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax misses long on an open jumper from close range but the foul's on Robert Helm - foul #2 on Robert Helm, team foul #2 | 43-36 |
| 19:22 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax misses the 1st free throw | 43-36 |
| 19:22 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax makes the 2nd free throw | 44-36 |
| 19:13 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver is called for traveling | 44-36 |
| 18:56 | Creighton | Michael Dixson knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Charles Broadnax | 46-36 |
| 18:34 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-36 |
| 18:32 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Michael Owens | 46-36 |
| 18:25 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax misses the dunk | 46-36 |
| 18:23 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman grabs the defensive rebound | 46-36 |
| 18:17 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman comes up short on the jumper from the right block but the foul's on Randy Dimas - foul #3 on Randy Dimas, team foul #1 | 46-36 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Barton (PG), Ryan Wolbert (SG), George Williams (SF), Herman Wynn (C) Charles Broadnax, Michael Dixson, Michael Owens, Randy Dimas | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SG), Richard Genovese (SF), Richard Dowler (C) Robert Helm, Joshua Hollberg, Herman Graves, Martin Deaver | |
| 18:17 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman makes the 1st free throw | 46-37 |
| 18:17 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman misses the 2nd free throw | 46-37 |
| 18:17 | Creighton | Herman Wynn grabs the board | 46-37 |
| 18:14 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert is fouled in the backcourt by William Bowers - foul #1 on William Bowers, team foul #3 | 46-37 |
| Subs | Creighton | Michael Leamon (C) Jonathan Schauer | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway (C) Morgan Norman | |
| 17:51 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert loses the dribble to Richard Dowler | 46-37 |
| 17:44 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese misses the lay-in but the foul's on George Williams - foul #2 on George Williams, team foul #2 | 46-37 |
| 17:44 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese makes the 1st free throw | 46-38 |
| 17:44 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese makes the 2nd free throw | 46-39 |
| 17:26 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert hits a wide open shot from close range on a great pass from George Williams | 48-39 |
| 17:02 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese makes the driving attempt from the right block set up by William Bowers | 48-41 |
| 16:44 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert throws it down on a nice dish by Michael Leamon and he's hacked by Richard Genovese - foul #2 on Richard Genovese, team foul #4 | 50-41 |
| Subs | Creighton | Michael Dixson (SG), Michael Owens (SF), Jonathan Schauer (PF), Dean Seefeldt (C) Mark Barton, George Williams, Herman Wynn, Michael Leamon | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG), Joshua Hollberg (SG), Danny Hardin (SF), Michael Reed (PF), Martin Deaver (C) Harold Sampley, William Bowers, Richard Genovese, Richard Dowler, Arthur Hattaway | |
| 16:44 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert makes the free throw | 51-41 |
| 16:31 | Illinois State | Michael Reed lays it in on a nice dish by Joshua Hollberg | 51-43 |
| 16:27 | Creighton | Michael Owens makes the wide open fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Jonathan Schauer | 53-43 |
| 16:05 | Illinois State | Robert Helm misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 53-43 |
| 16:03 | Creighton | Dean Seefeldt pulls down the rebound | 53-43 |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Ryan Wolbert (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Dixson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Owens (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jonathan Schauer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Dean Seefeldt (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Danny Hardin (fresh) PF - Michael Reed (fresh) 2 pts. C - Martin Deaver (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:57 | Creighton | Michael Owens makes the shot in the lane on a nice dish by Ryan Wolbert | 55-43 |
| 15:42 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver is fouled on the floor by Michael Dixson - foul #2 on Michael Dixson, team foul #3 | 55-43 |
| Subs | Creighton | Charles Broadnax (PG), Randy Dimas (C) Ryan Wolbert, Dean Seefeldt | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Herman Graves (SF), Morgan Norman (PF) Danny Hardin, Michael Reed | |
| 15:27 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 55-43 |
| 15:25 | Creighton | Michael Owens grabs the board | 55-43 |
| 15:20 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-43 |
| 15:19 | Creighton | Michael Owens tips it home | 57-43 |
| 15:10 | Illinois State | Robert Helm misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane | 57-43 |
| 15:08 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-43 |
| 14:53 | Illinois State | Herman Graves can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 57-43 |
| 14:51 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Jonathan Schauer | 57-43 |
| 14:45 | Creighton | Michael Owens misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 57-43 |
| 14:44 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax tips it but misses | 57-43 |
| 14:43 | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer tips it home | 59-43 |
| 14:37 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 59-43 |
| 14:35 | Creighton | Randy Dimas grabs the defensive rebound | 59-43 |
| 14:14 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax is fouled on the floor by Robert Helm - foul #3 on Robert Helm, team foul #5 | 59-43 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Barton (PG), Mark Krohn (SG), George Williams (SF), Herman Wynn (PF) Charles Broadnax, Michael Dixson, Michael Owens, Jonathan Schauer | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SG), Richard Genovese (SF), Richard Dowler (PF), Arthur Hattaway (C) Robert Helm, Joshua Hollberg, Herman Graves, Morgan Norman, Martin Deaver | |
| 13:54 | Creighton | Mark Barton scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Randy Dimas | 61-43 |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 13:37 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese's layup is rejected by Herman Wynn | 61-43 |
| 13:36 | Illinois State | William Bowers grabs the offensive rebound | 61-43 |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 61-45 |
| 13:06 | Creighton | Richard Dowler blocks the short jumper by Mark Krohn | 61-45 |
| 13:05 | Creighton | Mark Krohn tips it in | 63-45 |
| 12:46 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway misses short on a turnaround from the left block | 63-45 |
| 12:45 | Creighton | Herman Wynn snags the defensive board | 63-45 |
| 12:40 | Creighton | Mark Krohn hits a fadeaway from close range set up by George Williams | 65-45 |
| 12:32 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley double dribbles | 65-45 |
| Subs | Creighton | Charles Broadnax (PG), Ryan Wolbert (SG), Michael Owens (SF), Jonathan Schauer (PF), Michael Leamon (C) Mark Barton, Mark Krohn, George Williams, Herman Wynn, Randy Dimas | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG), Danny Hardin (SG), Herman Graves (SF), Morgan Norman (PF), Martin Deaver (C) Harold Sampley, William Bowers, Richard Genovese, Richard Dowler, Arthur Hattaway | |
| 12:10 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax drills a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Ryan Wolbert | 67-45 |
| 11:57 | Illinois State | The short jumper by Morgan Norman is denied by Jonathan Schauer | 67-45 |
| 11:56 | Creighton | Michael Owens grabs the defensive rebound | 67-45 |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Charles Broadnax (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ryan Wolbert (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Owens (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. PF - Jonathan Schauer (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Michael Leamon (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Danny Hardin (fresh) SF - Herman Graves (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Morgan Norman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Martin Deaver (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:51 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax knocks in the fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Michael Owens | 69-45 |
| 11:32 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver is fouled on the floor by Ryan Wolbert - foul #2 on Ryan Wolbert, team foul #4 | 69-45 |
| Subs | Creighton | Michael Dixson (SG) Ryan Wolbert | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg (SG), Michael Reed (PF) Herman Graves, Morgan Norman | |
| 11:24 | Illinois State | Charles Broadnax steals the ball from Joshua Hollberg | 69-45 |
| 11:22 | Creighton | Joshua Hollberg is called for the reach on Charles Broadnax in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joshua Hollberg, team foul #6 | 69-45 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Barton (PG), George Williams (SF) Charles Broadnax, Michael Owens | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 11:05 | Creighton | Michael Dixson misses long on an open 3 from straight away | 69-45 |
| 11:03 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg gets the rebound | 69-45 |
| 10:48 | Illinois State | Michael Reed hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range | 69-45 |
| 10:46 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Jonathan Schauer | 69-45 |
| 10:41 | Creighton | Michael Dixson loses the ball out of bounds | 69-45 |
| Subs | Creighton | Herman Wynn (PF), Dean Seefeldt (C) Jonathan Schauer, Michael Leamon | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SF), Richard Genovese (PF), Richard Dowler (C) Robert Helm, Danny Hardin, Michael Reed, Martin Deaver | |
| 10:32 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 69-45 |
| 10:31 | Illinois State | William Bowers tips it but misses | 69-45 |
| 10:30 | Illinois State | William Bowers hits the follow up shot | 69-47 |
| 10:16 | Creighton | George Williams knocks in the driving attempt in the paint | 71-47 |
| 09:59 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 71-47 |
| 09:58 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese grabs the offensive board | 71-47 |
| 09:51 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 71-47 |
| 09:49 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Herman Wynn | 71-47 |
| 09:42 | Creighton | Joshua Hollberg steals it from George Williams in the backcourt | 71-47 |
| 09:41 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Joshua Hollberg | 71-49 |
| 09:39 | Creighton | George Williams loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 71-49 |
| Subs | Creighton | Charles Broadnax (PG), Ryan Wolbert (SG), Michael Owens (SF), Randy Dimas (C) Mark Barton, Michael Dixson, George Williams, Dean Seefeldt | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Herman Graves (SF), Morgan Norman (PF), Arthur Hattaway (C) Joshua Hollberg, Richard Genovese, Richard Dowler | |
| 09:19 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway loses the dribble to Herman Wynn | 71-49 |
| 09:13 | Creighton | Randy Dimas is fouled in the backcourt by Harold Sampley - foul #1 on Harold Sampley, team foul #7 | 71-49 |
| Subs | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer (PF) Herman Wynn | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG) William Bowers | |
| 09:13 | Creighton | Randy Dimas misses the 1st free throw | 71-49 |
| 09:13 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway snags the defensive board | 71-49 |
| 09:00 | Illinois State | Jonathan Schauer steals the ball from Herman Graves | 71-49 |
| 08:39 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 71-49 |
| 08:37 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway grabs the defensive rebound | 71-49 |
| 08:31 | Illinois State | Herman Graves can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Michael Owens - foul #2 on Michael Owens, team foul #5 | 71-49 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Krohn (SF) Michael Owens | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg (SG), Michael Reed (PF) Harold Sampley, Morgan Norman | |
| 08:31 | Illinois State | Herman Graves makes the 1st free throw | 71-50 |
| 08:31 | Illinois State | Herman Graves makes the 2nd free throw | 71-51 |
| 08:29 | Creighton | Robert Helm steps in front of the Charles Broadnax pass in the backcourt | 71-51 |
| 08:10 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 71-53 |
| 08:05 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert makes the wide open 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jonathan Schauer | 74-53 |
| 07:50 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway double dribbles | 74-53 |
| Subs | Creighton | Michael Dixson (SG), Michael Leamon (PF), Dean Seefeldt (C) Ryan Wolbert, Jonathan Schauer, Randy Dimas | |
| Subs | Illinois State | William Bowers (PG), Richard Genovese (SF), Richard Dowler (C) Robert Helm, Herman Graves, Arthur Hattaway | |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Charles Broadnax (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Michael Dixson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mark Krohn (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Leamon (fresh) C - Dean Seefeldt (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - William Bowers (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Richard Genovese (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Reed (fresh) 2 pts. C - Richard Dowler (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:45 | Creighton | Michael Dixson's pass is intercepted by William Bowers in the backcourt | 74-53 |
| 07:40 | Illinois State | The short jumper by Richard Dowler is denied by Dean Seefeldt | 74-53 |
| 07:38 | Creighton | Dean Seefeldt pulls down the rebound | 74-53 |
| 07:34 | Creighton | Charles Broadnax comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block | 74-53 |
| 07:32 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese pulls down the rebound | 74-53 |
| 07:11 | Illinois State | William Bowers is hacked by Charles Broadnax - foul #1 on Charles Broadnax, team foul #6 | 74-53 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Barton (PG), Michael Owens (SF), Herman Wynn (PF) Charles Broadnax, Mark Krohn, Dean Seefeldt | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Danny Hardin (SG), Morgan Norman (PF) Joshua Hollberg, Michael Reed | |
| 07:02 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 74-53 |
| 07:00 | Illinois State | William Bowers pulls down the offensive rebound | 74-53 |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Michael Dixson takes the ball from William Bowers | 74-53 |
| 06:45 | Creighton | Mark Barton makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Herman Wynn | 76-53 |
| 06:33 | Illinois State | Danny Hardin is fouled on the floor by Michael Leamon - foul #3 on Michael Leamon, team foul #7 | 76-53 |
| Subs | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer (PF), Randy Dimas (C) Herman Wynn, Michael Leamon | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG), Harold Sampley (SG), Martin Deaver (C) William Bowers, Richard Genovese, Richard Dowler | |
| 06:33 | Illinois State | Danny Hardin makes the 1st free throw | 76-54 |
| 06:33 | Illinois State | Danny Hardin misses the 2nd free throw | 76-54 |
| 06:33 | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer gets the rebound | 76-54 |
| 06:29 | Creighton | Michael Owens is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #3 on Michael Owens, team foul #8 | 76-54 |
| 06:24 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley misses the 3 from the left corner | 76-54 |
| 06:22 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver snags the offensive board | 76-54 |
| 06:15 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver makes the jumper from the right block and the foul's on Randy Dimas - foul #4 on Randy Dimas, team foul #9 | 76-56 |
| Subs | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert (SG) Michael Dixson | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 06:15 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver makes the free throw | 76-57 |
| 06:01 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Harold Sampley - foul #2 on Harold Sampley, team foul #8 | 76-57 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Krohn (SG) Mark Barton | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Reed (PF) Morgan Norman | |
| 06:01 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert makes the 1st free throw | 77-57 |
| 06:01 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert makes the 2nd free throw | 78-57 |
| 05:37 | Illinois State | Danny Hardin misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 78-57 |
| 05:36 | Creighton | Mark Krohn snags the defensive board | 78-57 |
| 05:32 | Creighton | Martin Deaver is called for the reach on Ryan Wolbert - foul #3 on Martin Deaver, team foul #9 | 78-57 |
| Subs | Creighton | George Williams (SF) Michael Owens | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg (SG), Herman Graves (SF), Arthur Hattaway (C) Harold Sampley, Danny Hardin, Martin Deaver | |
| 05:32 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert makes the 1st free throw | 79-57 |
| 05:32 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert misses the 2nd free throw | 79-57 |
| 05:32 | Illinois State | Michael Reed snags the defensive board | 79-57 |
| 05:14 | Illinois State | The short jumper by Arthur Hattaway is denied by Randy Dimas | 79-57 |
| 05:13 | Creighton | The rebound goes to Mark Krohn | 79-57 |
| 05:06 | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer scores on a fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by Ryan Wolbert | 81-57 |
| 04:52 | Illinois State | The jumper by Michael Reed is denied by Jonathan Schauer | 81-57 |
| 04:51 | Illinois State | Michael Reed gets the offensive rebound | 81-57 |
| 04:26 | Illinois State | Herman Graves drills a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Robert Helm | 81-59 |
| 04:21 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 81-59 |
| 04:19 | Illinois State | Herman Graves pulls down the rebound | 81-59 |
| 04:15 | Illinois State | Robert Helm scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Herman Graves | 81-62 |
| 03:58 | Creighton | Joshua Hollberg steals it from George Williams | 81-62 |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 03:44 | Illinois State | Herman Graves can't connect on a turnaround near the basket | 81-62 |
| 03:42 | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer grabs the board | 81-62 |
| Lineup | Creighton | PG - Ryan Wolbert (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mark Krohn (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SF - George Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Jonathan Schauer (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 stl. C - Randy Dimas (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Hollberg (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Herman Graves (tiring) 12 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Reed (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Arthur Hattaway (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:34 | Creighton | Jonathan Schauer clanks a jump hook from the right block | 81-62 |
| 03:33 | Creighton | Randy Dimas tips it but misses | 81-62 |
| 03:32 | Illinois State | Herman Graves snags the defensive board | 81-62 |
| 03:23 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg's pass is intercepted by George Williams | 81-62 |
| 03:09 | Creighton | Ryan Wolbert is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 83-62 |
| 02:51 | Illinois State | Herman Graves buries a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Robert Helm | 83-65 |
| 02:35 | Creighton | Randy Dimas can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 83-65 |
| 02:34 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Arthur Hattaway | 83-65 |
| 02:19 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway connects on the jump hook near the basket | 83-67 |
| 02:02 | Creighton | Randy Dimas lays it in on a nice dish by Mark Krohn and he's fouled by Arthur Hattaway - foul #2 on Arthur Hattaway, team foul #10 | 85-67 |
| Subs | Creighton | Mark Barton (PG), Michael Leamon (SF), Herman Wynn (PF) Mark Krohn, George Williams, Jonathan Schauer | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SG), Danny Hardin (SF), Richard Genovese (PF), Richard Dowler (C) Robert Helm, Joshua Hollberg, Herman Graves, Michael Reed, Arthur Hattaway | |
| 02:02 | Creighton | Randy Dimas misses the free throw | 85-67 |
| 02:02 | Creighton | The offensive rebound goes to Herman Wynn | 85-67 |
| 01:45 | Creighton | Herman Wynn hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 85-67 |
| 01:43 | Creighton | Michael Leamon snags the offensive board | 85-67 |
| 01:24 | Creighton | Herman Wynn buries a turnaround from close range | 87-67 |
| 01:13 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 87-67 |
| 01:12 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler grabs the offensive rebound | 87-67 |
| 00:59 | Illinois State | Danny Hardin drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Harold Sampley | 87-70 |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:39 | Creighton | Randy Dimas is open and buries a fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Mark Barton | 89-70 |
| Game Plan | Creighton | Creighton is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese is hacked by Michael Leamon - foul #4 on Michael Leamon, team foul #10 | 89-70 |
| Subs | Creighton | George Williams (SF) Randy Dimas | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway (C) Danny Hardin | |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese misses the 1st free throw | 89-70 |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese misses the 2nd free throw | 89-70 |
| 00:34 | Creighton | Herman Wynn grabs the board | 89-70 |
| 00:07 | Creighton | George Williams can't connect on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Harold Sampley - foul #3 on Harold Sampley, team foul #11 | 89-70 |
| 00:07 | Creighton | George Williams misses the 1st free throw | 89-70 |
| 00:07 | Creighton | George Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 89-70 |
| 00:07 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler grabs the defensive rebound | 89-70 |
| 00:01 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler makes the shot in the lane | 89-72 |
| 00:00 | Creighton | Mark Barton runs out the clock | 89-72 |