| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Hollberg (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Herman Graves (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Morgan Norman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Martin Deaver (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Michael Morris (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jack Giardina (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Martin Pickett (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Saul Martin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Charles Gardner (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Herman Graves inbounds the ball | 32-40 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:48 | Illinois State | Robert Helm misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 32-40 |
| 19:47 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner grabs the defensive rebound | 32-40 |
| 19:29 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris clanks a jumper from the left side | 32-40 |
| 19:28 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-40 |
| 19:09 | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina throws a bad pass out of bounds | 32-40 |
| 18:46 | Illinois State | Herman Graves splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 32-40 |
| 18:44 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett gets the rebound | 32-40 |
| 18:41 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris is hacked by Herman Graves in the backcourt - foul #3 on Herman Graves, team foul #1 | 32-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Genovese (SF) Herman Graves | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 18:21 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris knocks in the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Charles Gardner | 32-42 |
| 17:52 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Martin Deaver | 34-42 |
| 17:26 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 34-42 |
| 17:24 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin pulls down the offensive rebound | 34-42 |
| 16:59 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner comes up short on the floater from the right wing | 34-42 |
| 16:58 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg grabs the board | 34-42 |
| 16:43 | Illinois State | Richard Genovese is whistled for traveling | 34-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SG), Danny Hardin (SF), Richard Dowler (PF), Arthur Hattaway (C) Robert Helm, Joshua Hollberg, Richard Genovese, Morgan Norman, Martin Deaver | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | John Proctor (PG), Timothy Albritton (SG), John Gardner (SF), Mark Watkins (PF), Louis Riding (C) Michael Morris, Jack Giardina, Martin Pickett, Saul Martin, Charles Gardner | |
| 16:39 | Gardner-Webb | Harold Sampley picks off the pass by John Gardner in the backcourt | 34-42 |
| 16:22 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler can't connect on a jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Mark Watkins - foul #2 on Mark Watkins, team foul #1 | 34-42 |
| 16:22 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler makes the 1st free throw | 35-42 |
| 16:22 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler makes the 2nd free throw | 36-42 |
| 16:04 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding connects on the driving attempt from the baseline set up by John Proctor and the foul's on Danny Hardin - foul #3 on Danny Hardin, team foul #2 | 36-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG) Danny Hardin | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 16:04 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding misses the free throw | 36-44 |
| 16:04 | Illinois State | William Bowers snags the defensive board | 36-44 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Harold Sampley (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Bowers (fresh) PF - Richard Dowler (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Arthur Hattaway (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - John Proctor (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Timothy Albritton (fresh) SF - John Gardner (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Mark Watkins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Louis Riding (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:38 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley connects on the floater from the right wing | 38-44 |
| 15:20 | Gardner-Webb | Mark Watkins lays it up and in | 38-46 |
| 15:10 | Illinois State | William Bowers misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-46 |
| 15:08 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler gets the offensive rebound | 38-46 |
| 14:39 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler lays it in on a nice dish by William Bowers | 40-46 |
| 14:26 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding hits the front of the rim on the jump hook near the basket | 40-46 |
| 14:25 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley pulls down the rebound | 40-46 |
| 14:15 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway lays it in | 42-46 |
| 14:12 | Gardner-Webb | Harold Sampley is called for the reach on Timothy Albritton in the backcourt - foul #1 on Harold Sampley, team foul #3 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Danny Hardin (PG), Joshua Hollberg (SG), Herman Graves (SF), Michael Reed (PF), Richard Genovese (C) Robert Helm, Harold Sampley, William Bowers, Richard Dowler, Arthur Hattaway | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris (PG), Jack Giardina (SG), Martin Pickett (SF), Saul Martin (PF), Charles Gardner (C) John Proctor, Timothy Albritton, John Gardner, Mark Watkins, Louis Riding | |
| 13:52 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner's layup is rejected by Michael Reed | 42-46 |
| 13:50 | Gardner-Webb | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Morris | 42-46 |
| 13:29 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett buries a jumper near the basket set up by Saul Martin | 42-48 |
| 13:10 | Illinois State | Charles Gardner picks off the pass by Richard Genovese | 42-48 |
| 12:58 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Morgan Norman (PF), Martin Deaver (C) Michael Reed, Richard Genovese | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Robert Campbell (SF) Martin Pickett | |
| 12:41 | Illinois State | Robert Campbell steps in front of the Martin Deaver pass | 42-48 |
| 12:12 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner hits a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Jack Giardina | 42-50 |
| 11:48 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver lays it in set up by Herman Graves out of the doubleteam and he's hacked by Michael Morris - foul #1 on Michael Morris, team foul #2 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SG), Richard Genovese (SF), Richard Dowler (PF) Danny Hardin, Joshua Hollberg, Herman Graves, Morgan Norman | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | John Proctor (PG), Timothy Albritton (SG), Martin Pickett (SF), Mark Watkins (PF), Louis Riding (C) Michael Morris, Jack Giardina, Robert Campbell, Saul Martin, Charles Gardner | |
| 11:48 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver makes the free throw | 45-50 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Harold Sampley (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Bowers (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Richard Genovese (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Richard Dowler (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Martin Deaver (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - John Proctor (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Timothy Albritton (fresh) SF - Martin Pickett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Watkins (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Louis Riding (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:22 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett is hacked by Richard Genovese - foul #1 on Richard Genovese, team foul #4 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG) Martin Deaver | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 11:22 | Gardner-Webb | The refs have stopped play. Louis Riding is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. His finger is completely bent. He appears to have just been shaken up and should be able to return. | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner (C) Louis Riding | |
| 11:09 | Gardner-Webb | Richard Genovese denies the turnaround by John Proctor | 45-50 |
| 11:08 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Richard Dowler | 45-50 |
| 10:59 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by William Bowers | 48-50 |
| 10:31 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett misses short on an open jumper from the left side | 48-50 |
| 10:29 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley snags the defensive board | 48-50 |
| 10:11 | Illinois State | Martin Pickett is called for the reach on William Bowers - foul #1 on Martin Pickett, team foul #3 | 48-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Herman Graves (SF), Morgan Norman (PF), Arthur Hattaway (C) William Bowers, Richard Genovese, Richard Dowler | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris (PG), Jack Giardina (SG), John Gardner (SF), Saul Martin (PF) John Proctor, Timothy Albritton, Martin Pickett, Mark Watkins | |
| 09:57 | Illinois State | Michael Morris steps in front of the Morgan Norman pass | 48-50 |
| 09:54 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris lays it up and in | 48-52 |
| 09:38 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway can't connect on a jumper from the right block but the foul's on Charles Gardner - foul #1 on Charles Gardner, team foul #4 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg (SG), Danny Hardin (SF) Harold Sampley, Herman Graves | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 09:38 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway makes the 1st free throw | 49-52 |
| 09:38 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway makes the 2nd free throw | 50-52 |
| 09:10 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block | 50-52 |
| 09:09 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner gets the offensive rebound | 50-52 |
| 08:59 | Gardner-Webb | Danny Hardin takes the ball from Jack Giardina | 50-52 |
| 08:44 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg loses the dribble to Saul Martin | 50-52 |
| 08:24 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 50-52 |
| 08:22 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-52 |
| 08:04 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris is hacked by Robert Helm - foul #1 on Robert Helm, team foul #5 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), William Bowers (SG), Richard Genovese (SF), Richard Dowler (PF), Martin Deaver (C) Robert Helm, Joshua Hollberg, Danny Hardin, Morgan Norman, Arthur Hattaway | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | John Proctor (PG), Martin Pickett (SF), Mark Watkins (PF), Louis Riding (C) Michael Morris, John Gardner, Saul Martin, Charles Gardner | |
| 07:42 | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 50-52 |
| 07:41 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley grabs the defensive rebound | 50-52 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Harold Sampley (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Bowers (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Richard Genovese (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Richard Dowler (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Martin Deaver (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - John Proctor (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jack Giardina (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Martin Pickett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Watkins (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Louis Riding (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:35 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 50-52 |
| 07:34 | Illinois State | William Bowers pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-52 |
| 07:20 | Illinois State | William Bowers is hacked by Jack Giardina - foul #2 on Jack Giardina, team foul #5 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Herman Graves (SF) Richard Dowler | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Timothy Albritton (SG) Jack Giardina | |
| 07:07 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley clanks a jumper from the left side but he's fouled by John Proctor - foul #2 on John Proctor, team foul #6 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg (SG) William Bowers | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 07:07 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley misses the 1st free throw | 50-52 |
| 07:07 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley makes the 2nd free throw | 51-52 |
| 06:41 | Gardner-Webb | Mark Watkins hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane | 51-52 |
| 06:39 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver pulls down the rebound | 51-52 |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 51-52 |
| 06:27 | Gardner-Webb | Mark Watkins pulls down the rebound | 51-52 |
| 05:58 | Gardner-Webb | Timothy Albritton's pass is intercepted by Richard Genovese | 51-52 |
| 05:45 | Illinois State | Louis Riding denies the turnaround by Harold Sampley | 51-52 |
| 05:44 | Illinois State | Harold Sampley gets the offensive rebound | 51-52 |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg is fouled on the floor by Martin Pickett - foul #2 on Martin Pickett, team foul #7 | 51-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG), William Bowers (SF), Morgan Norman (PF), Richard Dowler (C) Harold Sampley, Herman Graves, Richard Genovese, Martin Deaver | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris (PG), Jack Giardina (SG), John Gardner (SF), Saul Martin (PF), Charles Gardner (C) John Proctor, Timothy Albritton, Martin Pickett, Mark Watkins, Louis Riding | |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg makes the 1st free throw | 52-52 |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg misses the 2nd free throw | 52-52 |
| 05:27 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin pulls down the rebound | 52-52 |
| 05:24 | Gardner-Webb | Morgan Norman picks off the pass by John Gardner in the backcourt | 52-52 |
| 05:07 | Illinois State | Richard Dowler comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 52-52 |
| 05:05 | Gardner-Webb | John Gardner grabs the board | 52-52 |
| 05:01 | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina misses the easy layup | 52-52 |
| 05:00 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin pulls down the offensive rebound | 52-52 |
| 04:37 | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina drills a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from John Gardner | 52-54 |
| 04:22 | Illinois State | Morgan Norman's pass is intercepted by Jack Giardina | 52-54 |
| 03:53 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Richard Dowler - foul #3 on Richard Dowler, team foul #6 | 52-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Danny Hardin (SF), Michael Reed (PF), Arthur Hattaway (C) Joshua Hollberg, Morgan Norman, Richard Dowler | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett (SF), Mark Watkins (PF), Louis Riding (C) John Gardner, Saul Martin, Charles Gardner | |
| 03:53 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris misses the 1st free throw | 52-54 |
| 03:53 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris makes the 2nd free throw | 52-55 |
| 03:39 | Illinois State | Arthur Hattaway misses the floater from the right wing | 52-55 |
| 03:37 | Gardner-Webb | Mark Watkins grabs the board | 52-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Helm (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Bowers (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Danny Hardin (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Michael Reed (fresh) 4 pts. C - Arthur Hattaway (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Michael Morris (fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jack Giardina (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Martin Pickett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Watkins (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Louis Riding (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 03:10 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris is fouled on the floor by Robert Helm - foul #2 on Robert Helm, team foul #7 | 52-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG), Herman Graves (SF), Martin Deaver (C) Robert Helm, William Bowers, Arthur Hattaway | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Timothy Albritton (SG) Jack Giardina | |
| 03:10 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris makes the 1st free throw | 52-56 |
| 03:10 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris misses the 2nd free throw | 52-56 |
| 03:10 | Illinois State | Michael Reed pulls down the rebound | 52-56 |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | Herman Graves drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-56 |
| 02:47 | Gardner-Webb | Danny Hardin is called for the reach on Michael Morris in the backcourt - foul #4 on Danny Hardin, team foul #8 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Genovese (PF) Michael Reed | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Robert Campbell (SF), Charles Gardner (C) Martin Pickett, Louis Riding | |
| 02:47 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris makes the 1st free throw | 55-57 |
| 02:47 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Morris makes the 2nd free throw | 55-58 |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Helm (PG), Morgan Norman (PF) Danny Hardin, Richard Genovese | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina (SG), Martin Pickett (SF) Timothy Albritton, Robert Campbell | |
| 02:34 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver connects on the runner near the basket | 57-58 |
| 02:14 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner makes the turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Martin Pickett and the foul's on Robert Helm - foul #3 on Robert Helm, team foul #9 | 57-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg (SG) Harold Sampley | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| 02:14 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner misses the free throw | 57-60 |
| 02:14 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver gets the rebound | 57-60 |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg connects on the floater from the baseline and the foul's on Charles Gardner - foul #2 on Charles Gardner, team foul #8 | 59-60 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin (PF) Mark Watkins | |
| 01:57 | Illinois State | Joshua Hollberg misses the free throw | 59-60 |
| 01:57 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner pulls down the rebound | 59-60 |
| 01:40 | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina hits a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Morris | 59-63 |
| 01:17 | Illinois State | Herman Graves drills a turnaround in the lane set up by Joshua Hollberg | 61-63 |
| 00:54 | Gardner-Webb | Jack Giardina connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Michael Morris | 61-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver is fouled on the floor by Saul Martin - foul #2 on Saul Martin, team foul #9 | 61-66 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver makes the 1st free throw | 62-66 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver misses the 2nd free throw | 62-66 |
| 00:41 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner snags the defensive board | 62-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:38 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner is fouled in the backcourt by Joshua Hollberg - foul #1 on Joshua Hollberg, team foul #10 | 62-66 |
| 00:38 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner misses the 1st free throw | 62-66 |
| 00:38 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Gardner misses the 2nd free throw | 62-66 |
| 00:38 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin gets the offensive rebound | 62-66 |
| 00:35 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin is fouled on the floor by Morgan Norman - foul #1 on Morgan Norman, team foul #11 | 62-66 |
| 00:35 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin makes the 1st free throw | 62-67 |
| 00:35 | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin makes the 2nd free throw | 62-68 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver double dribbles | 62-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Mark Watkins (PF), Louis Riding (C) Saul Martin, Charles Gardner | |
| 00:27 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Helm - foul #4 on Robert Helm, team foul #12 | 62-68 |
| 00:27 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding misses the 1st free throw | 62-68 |
| 00:27 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding makes the 2nd free throw | 62-69 |
| 00:21 | Illinois State | Herman Graves misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 62-69 |
| 00:20 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding grabs the defensive rebound | 62-69 |
| 00:17 | Gardner-Webb | Joshua Hollberg is called for the reach on Louis Riding in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joshua Hollberg, team foul #13 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Saul Martin (PF) Mark Watkins | |
| 00:17 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding makes the 1st free throw | 62-70 |
| 00:17 | Gardner-Webb | Louis Riding makes the 2nd free throw | 62-71 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:10 | Illinois State | Herman Graves misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 62-71 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Martin Deaver grabs the offensive rebound | 62-71 |
| 00:06 | Illinois State | Robert Helm makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Morgan Norman | 65-71 |
| 00:04 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett is hacked by Robert Helm in the backcourt - foul #5 on Robert Helm, team foul #14 | 65-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harold Sampley (PG) Robert Helm | |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Mark Watkins (PF) Saul Martin | |
| 00:04 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett makes the 1st free throw | 65-72 |
| 00:04 | Gardner-Webb | Martin Pickett makes the 2nd free throw | 65-73 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Herman Graves misses the halfcourt shot | 65-73 |