| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Johnny Neubauer (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jason Richardson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Craig Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ivan Szubinski (fresh) 4 pts. C - Roland Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Neil Barnes (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Nathan Bonds (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Leland (fresh) 4 pts. PF - John Harding (fresh) 9 pts. C - Clyde Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Craig Williams inbounds the ball | 31-28 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:49 | Illinois State | Craig Williams is hacked by Nathan Bonds - foul #1 on Nathan Bonds, team foul #1 | 31-28 |
| 19:33 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson can't connect on a jumper from the left wing | 31-28 |
| 19:32 | Evansville | John Harding snags the defensive board | 31-28 |
| 19:30 | Evansville | Neil Barnes is hacked by Johnny Neubauer in the backcourt - foul #1 on Johnny Neubauer, team foul #1 | 31-28 |
| 19:01 | Evansville | John Harding knocks in the floater in the paint | 31-30 |
| 18:53 | Illinois State | Ivan Szubinski's floater is tipped away by Clyde Johnson | 31-30 |
| 18:52 | Evansville | John Harding gets the rebound | 31-30 |
| 18:26 | Evansville | Donald Leland is fouled on the floor by Johnny Neubauer - foul #2 on Johnny Neubauer, team foul #2 | 31-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Shaw (PG), Kenneth McClamma (SG), Derek Dietrich (SF), Robert May (PF), Ronny McGinness (C) Johnny Neubauer, Jason Richardson, Craig Williams, Ivan Szubinski, Roland Jackson | |
| Subs | Evansville | | |
| 18:15 | Evansville | Derek Dietrich steals it from Neil Barnes | 31-30 |
| 17:58 | Illinois State | John Shaw misses the easy layup | 31-30 |
| 17:56 | Evansville | John Harding pulls down the rebound | 31-30 |
| 17:51 | Evansville | Donald Leland is hacked by Derek Dietrich in the backcourt - foul #1 on Derek Dietrich, team foul #3 | 31-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Paul Simpson (PG), James Silver (SG), Daniel Davidson (SF), Mike Hesson (PF), Lee Saavedra (C) Neil Barnes, Nathan Bonds, Donald Leland, John Harding, Clyde Johnson | |
| 17:32 | Evansville | Paul Simpson is fouled on the floor by Robert May - foul #2 on Robert May, team foul #4 | 31-30 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Richardson (SG) Ronny McGinness | |
| Subs | Evansville | | |
| 17:22 | Evansville | James Silver drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Daniel Davidson | 31-33 |
| 17:06 | Illinois State | Robert May loses the ball out of bounds | 31-33 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer (PG), Craig Williams (SF), Christopher Vallo (C) John Shaw, Derek Dietrich, Robert May | |
| Subs | Evansville | | |
| 16:53 | Evansville | James Silver is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 31-33 |
| 16:51 | Evansville | Lee Saavedra gets the offensive rebound | 31-33 |
| 16:36 | Evansville | Daniel Davidson drills a shot from the left block on a nice dish by Paul Simpson | 31-35 |
| 16:20 | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 33-35 |
| 15:56 | Evansville | James Silver knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Paul Simpson | 33-38 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Johnny Neubauer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jason Richardson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Craig Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kenneth McClamma (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Christopher Vallo (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Paul Simpson (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - James Silver (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Davidson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - Mike Hesson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Lee Saavedra (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:46 | Illinois State | Craig Williams connects on the fadeaway from the baseline set up by Johnny Neubauer | 35-38 |
| 15:20 | Evansville | Paul Simpson is hacked by Johnny Neubauer - foul #3 on Johnny Neubauer, team foul #5 | 35-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Shaw (PG), Derek Dietrich (SG), Robert May (SF), Ivan Szubinski (PF), Roland Jackson (C) Johnny Neubauer, Jason Richardson, Craig Williams, Kenneth McClamma, Christopher Vallo | |
| Subs | Evansville | Richard Purvis (PG), Nathan Bonds (SG), Donald Leland (SF), John Harding (PF), Clyde Johnson (C) Paul Simpson, James Silver, Daniel Davidson, Mike Hesson, Lee Saavedra | |
| 15:07 | Evansville | John Harding misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away but he's hacked by Robert May - foul #3 on Robert May, team foul #6 | 35-38 |
| 15:07 | Evansville | John Harding misses the 1st free throw | 35-38 |
| 15:07 | Evansville | John Harding misses the 2nd free throw | 35-38 |
| 15:07 | Evansville | John Harding makes the 3rd free throw | 35-39 |
| 14:46 | Illinois State | Nathan Bonds takes the ball from Roland Jackson | 35-39 |
| 14:44 | Evansville | Roland Jackson steps in front of the Nathan Bonds pass in the backcourt | 35-39 |
| 14:26 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 38-39 |
| 14:11 | Evansville | John Harding misses short on a runner from close range | 38-39 |
| 14:10 | Illinois State | Robert May gets the rebound | 38-39 |
| 14:02 | Illinois State | John Harding denies the turnaround by Robert May | 38-39 |
| 14:00 | Evansville | The rebound goes to Donald Leland | 38-39 |
| 13:43 | Evansville | Donald Leland can't connect on a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Robert May - foul #4 on Robert May, team foul #7 | 38-39 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer (PG), Harry Bembry (SG), Craig Williams (SF), Ronny McGinness (C) John Shaw, Derek Dietrich, Robert May, Roland Jackson | |
| Subs | Evansville | Mark Jeanlouis (PF) John Harding | |
| 13:43 | Evansville | Donald Leland misses the 1st free throw | 38-39 |
| 13:43 | Evansville | Donald Leland makes the 2nd free throw | 38-40 |
| 13:24 | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-40 |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Harry Bembry snags the offensive board | 38-40 |
| 13:09 | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Craig Williams | 41-40 |
| 13:06 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds is fouled in the backcourt by Ivan Szubinski - foul #3 on Ivan Szubinski, team foul #8 | 41-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jason Richardson (SG) Harry Bembry | |
| Subs | Evansville | Neil Barnes (PG), Daniel Davidson (SF), Mike Hesson (PF), Lee Saavedra (C) Richard Purvis, Donald Leland, Mark Jeanlouis, Clyde Johnson | |
| 13:06 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds makes the 1st free throw | 41-41 |
| 13:06 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds misses the 2nd free throw | 41-41 |
| 13:06 | Illinois State | Ivan Szubinski snags the defensive board | 41-41 |
| 12:41 | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 41-41 |
| 12:39 | Evansville | Mike Hesson pulls down the rebound | 41-41 |
| 12:34 | Evansville | Daniel Davidson makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Nathan Bonds and he's fouled by Craig Williams - foul #2 on Craig Williams, team foul #9 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Shaw (PG), Kenneth McClamma (PF), Christopher Vallo (C) Johnny Neubauer, Ivan Szubinski, Ronny McGinness | |
| Subs | Evansville | James Silver (SG), John Harding (PF) Nathan Bonds, Lee Saavedra | |
| 12:34 | Evansville | Daniel Davidson misses the free throw | 41-43 |
| 12:34 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Christopher Vallo | 41-43 |
| 12:18 | Illinois State | Christopher Vallo is fouled on the floor by Daniel Davidson - foul #2 on Daniel Davidson, team foul #2 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harry Bembry (SG) Jason Richardson | |
| Subs | Evansville | | |
| 12:10 | Illinois State | Neil Barnes steals it from Craig Williams | 41-43 |
| 12:06 | Evansville | Neil Barnes banks in the layup | 41-45 |
| 11:50 | Illinois State | Harry Bembry drills a fadeaway from the right wing | 43-45 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Shaw (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Harry Bembry (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Craig Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kenneth McClamma (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Christopher Vallo (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Neil Barnes (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Silver (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Davidson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - John Harding (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Mike Hesson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:48 | Evansville | Craig Williams is called for the reach on Mike Hesson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Craig Williams, team foul #10 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich (SF), Roland Jackson (C) Craig Williams, Christopher Vallo | |
| Subs | Evansville | Donald Leland (SF), Clyde Johnson (C) Daniel Davidson, John Harding | |
| 11:48 | Evansville | Mike Hesson makes the 1st free throw | 43-46 |
| 11:48 | Evansville | Mike Hesson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-47 |
| 11:30 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 43-47 |
| 11:28 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson tips it but misses | 43-47 |
| 11:27 | Evansville | Clyde Johnson gets the rebound | 43-47 |
| 11:04 | Evansville | James Silver misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 43-47 |
| 11:03 | Evansville | Mike Hesson misses the tip | 43-47 |
| 11:01 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 43-47 |
| 10:57 | Illinois State | Mike Hesson denies the turnaround by Harry Bembry | 43-47 |
| 10:56 | Evansville | The rebound goes to Clyde Johnson | 43-47 |
| 10:27 | Evansville | Donald Leland lays it up and in set up by Neil Barnes | 43-49 |
| 10:08 | Illinois State | Kenneth McClamma misses short on a shot in the paint | 43-49 |
| 10:07 | Evansville | Donald Leland grabs the board | 43-49 |
| 09:45 | Evansville | Mike Hesson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Donald Leland | 43-51 |
| 09:37 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Clyde Johnson - foul #3 on Clyde Johnson, team foul #3 | 43-51 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer (PG), Jason Richardson (SG), Craig Williams (SF), Ronny McGinness (PF) John Shaw, Harry Bembry, Derek Dietrich, Kenneth McClamma | |
| Subs | Evansville | Richard Purvis (PG), Nathan Bonds (SG), Daniel Davidson (SF), John Harding (PF), Lee Saavedra (C) Neil Barnes, James Silver, Donald Leland, Mike Hesson, Clyde Johnson | |
| 09:37 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 44-51 |
| 09:37 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 45-51 |
| 09:35 | Evansville | Johnny Neubauer steps in front of the John Harding pass in the backcourt | 45-51 |
| 09:16 | Illinois State | Ronny McGinness hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-51 |
| 09:14 | Evansville | The rebound goes to Daniel Davidson | 45-51 |
| 09:04 | Evansville | Ronny McGinness steals it from Daniel Davidson | 45-51 |
| 08:49 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson makes the turnaround in the paint set up by Jason Richardson | 47-51 |
| 08:42 | Evansville | John Harding is alone and drills a shot near the basket | 47-53 |
| 08:22 | Illinois State | Ronny McGinness's pass is intercepted by Daniel Davidson | 47-53 |
| 07:54 | Evansville | John Harding buries a floater near the basket set up by Richard Purvis | 47-55 |
| 07:38 | Illinois State | Ronny McGinness clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-55 |
| 07:36 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds grabs the board | 47-55 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Johnny Neubauer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Jason Richardson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SF - Craig Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Ronny McGinness (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Roland Jackson (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Richard Purvis (fairly fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Nathan Bonds (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Davidson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Harding (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 4 reb. C - Lee Saavedra (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:16 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 47-55 |
| 07:14 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds gets the offensive rebound | 47-55 |
| 07:03 | Evansville | John Harding makes the wide open jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Daniel Davidson | 47-57 |
| 06:53 | Illinois State | Craig Williams clanks a floater from the left side | 47-57 |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson tips it in | 49-57 |
| 06:49 | Evansville | Ronny McGinness picks off the pass by Lee Saavedra in the backcourt | 49-57 |
| 06:32 | Illinois State | Craig Williams is hacked by Richard Purvis - foul #4 on Richard Purvis, team foul #4 | 49-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harry Bembry (PG), Derek Dietrich (SF), Ivan Szubinski (PF), Robert May (C) Johnny Neubauer, Craig Williams, Ronny McGinness, Roland Jackson | |
| Subs | Evansville | Paul Simpson (PG), James Silver (SG), Donald Leland (SF), Mike Hesson (PF), Clyde Johnson (C) Richard Purvis, Nathan Bonds, Daniel Davidson, John Harding, Lee Saavedra | |
| 06:11 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Derek Dietrich, team foul #11 | 49-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Shaw (PG), Kenneth McClamma (SG) Harry Bembry, Jason Richardson | |
| Subs | Evansville | Neil Barnes (PG) Paul Simpson | |
| 05:53 | Evansville | Donald Leland is whistled for traveling | 49-57 |
| 05:31 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Harry Bembry (SG) Derek Dietrich | |
| Subs | Evansville | Mark Jeanlouis (PF) Mike Hesson | |
| 05:28 | Evansville | Donald Leland is fouled in the backcourt by Robert May - foul #5 on Robert May, team foul #12 | 49-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Christopher Vallo (C) Robert May | |
| Subs | Evansville | | |
| 05:28 | Evansville | Donald Leland makes the 1st free throw | 49-58 |
| 05:28 | Evansville | Donald Leland misses the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 05:28 | Illinois State | Christopher Vallo gets the rebound | 49-58 |
| 05:16 | Illinois State | Ivan Szubinski clanks a runner near the basket | 49-58 |
| 05:14 | Evansville | Clyde Johnson grabs the board | 49-58 |
| 04:53 | Evansville | Donald Leland can't connect on an uncontested jump hook from close range | 49-58 |
| 04:52 | Illinois State | Kenneth McClamma gets the rebound | 49-58 |
| 04:35 | Illinois State | John Shaw comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 49-58 |
| 04:34 | Evansville | Mark Jeanlouis pulls down the rebound | 49-58 |
| 04:28 | Evansville | James Silver hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Neil Barnes | 49-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:12 | Illinois State | Clyde Johnson denies the turnaround by Christopher Vallo | 49-61 |
| 04:11 | Evansville | Neil Barnes snags the defensive board | 49-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:06 | Evansville | Kenneth McClamma steals it from James Silver in the backcourt | 49-61 |
| 04:01 | Illinois State | Harry Bembry's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Johnny Neubauer (PG), Derek Dietrich (SF), Roland Jackson (C) John Shaw, Kenneth McClamma, Christopher Vallo | |
| Subs | Evansville | Richard Purvis (PG), Nathan Bonds (SG), John Harding (PF), Mike Hesson (C) Neil Barnes, James Silver, Mark Jeanlouis, Clyde Johnson | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:45 | Evansville | Mike Hesson is open but comes up short on the jump hook in the paint | 49-61 |
| 03:44 | Illinois State | Roland Jackson grabs the board | 49-61 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:28 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-61 |
| 03:27 | Evansville | John Harding pulls down the rebound | 49-61 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Johnny Neubauer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Harry Bembry (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Derek Dietrich (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Ivan Szubinski (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Roland Jackson (tiring) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Evansville | PG - Richard Purvis (fresh) 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Nathan Bonds (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Donald Leland (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Harding (fresh) 18 pts. 5 reb. C - Mike Hesson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:01 | Evansville | Harry Bembry is called for the reach on Nathan Bonds - foul #2 on Harry Bembry, team foul #13 | 49-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Shaw (PG), Kenneth McClamma (PF), Ronny McGinness (C) Johnny Neubauer, Ivan Szubinski, Roland Jackson | |
| Subs | Evansville | Paul Simpson (PG), Daniel Davidson (SF), Lee Saavedra (C) Richard Purvis, Donald Leland, John Harding | |
| 03:01 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds makes the 1st free throw | 49-62 |
| 03:01 | Evansville | Nathan Bonds makes the 2nd free throw | 49-63 |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich is hacked by Mike Hesson - foul #1 on Mike Hesson, team foul #5 | 49-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Neil Barnes (SG) Nathan Bonds | |
| 02:35 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 49-63 |
| 02:33 | Evansville | Neil Barnes gets the rebound | 49-63 |
| 02:31 | Evansville | Paul Simpson loses the dribble to John Shaw in the backcourt | 49-63 |
| 02:21 | Illinois State | Neil Barnes is called for the reach on Ronny McGinness - foul #3 on Neil Barnes, team foul #6 | 49-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | Mark Jeanlouis (PF) Mike Hesson | |
| 02:10 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-63 |
| 02:08 | Evansville | Neil Barnes pulls down the rebound | 49-63 |
| 01:50 | Evansville | Lee Saavedra hits the front of the rim on the wide open runner from the baseline | 49-63 |
| 01:48 | Evansville | Daniel Davidson gets the offensive rebound | 49-63 |
| 01:25 | Evansville | Daniel Davidson scores on a 3pt shot from straight away | 49-66 |
| 01:16 | Illinois State | Ronny McGinness buries a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from John Shaw | 51-66 |
| 00:57 | Evansville | Neil Barnes misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-66 |
| 00:56 | Illinois State | Kenneth McClamma snags the defensive board | 51-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Illinois State | John Shaw loses the dribble to Neil Barnes | 51-66 |
| 00:44 | Evansville | Neil Barnes blows the layup | 51-66 |
| 00:43 | Evansville | Lee Saavedra misses the tip | 51-66 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Harry Bembry | 51-66 |
| 00:35 | Illinois State | Derek Dietrich is denied on a layup by Lee Saavedra | 51-66 |
| 00:34 | Evansville | Lee Saavedra gets the rebound | 51-66 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Evansville | Evansville is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:09 | Evansville | Paul Simpson banks in the layup on a great pass from Neil Barnes | 51-68 |
| 00:03 | Illinois State | John Shaw is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on John Shaw, team foul #14 | 51-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Evansville | James Silver (SG), Mike Hesson (PF) Paul Simpson, Mark Jeanlouis | |
| 00:00 | Evansville | Neil Barnes runs out the clock | 51-68 |