| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | UL-Monroe | PG - Robert Longworth (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Cameron Corso (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nicholas McEnery (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Russell McNight (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Jeff Willeford (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery inbounds the ball | 43-41 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:58 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery is hacked by Jimmie Tinkle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #1 | 43-41 |
| 19:41 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery loses the dribble to Jimmie Tinkle | 43-41 |
| 19:27 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 43-41 |
| 19:26 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford grabs the defensive rebound | 43-41 |
| 19:05 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Nicholas McEnery | 43-43 |
| 18:41 | Illinois State | John Olsson is hacked by Robert Longworth - foul #1 on Robert Longworth, team foul #1 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (C) Larry Edwards, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | | |
| 18:24 | Illinois State | Russell McNight swats the layup by Dennis Owen | 43-43 |
| 18:22 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen tips it in | 45-43 |
| 18:05 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery scores on a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Cameron Corso and the foul's on David Wiseman - foul #2 on David Wiseman, team foul #2 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (PG), Richard Ridley (C) John Olsson, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks (PG), Michael Darst (SG), Austin Bayless (PF), Antwan Paul (C) Robert Longworth, Cameron Corso, Russell McNight, Jeff Willeford | |
| 18:05 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery misses the free throw | 45-45 |
| 18:05 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley gets the rebound | 45-45 |
| 17:50 | Illinois State | Antwan Paul takes the ball from David Wiseman | 45-45 |
| 17:36 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery's floater is tipped away by Dennis Owen | 45-45 |
| 17:34 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen grabs the board | 45-45 |
| 17:29 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 45-45 |
| 17:27 | UL-Monroe | The rebound goes to Antwan Paul | 45-45 |
| 17:09 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless misses the shot from just outside the lane | 45-45 |
| 17:07 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson grabs the defensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 16:58 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 45-45 |
| 16:56 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery pulls down the rebound | 45-45 |
| 16:34 | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul buries a driving attempt near the basket set up by Austin Bayless | 45-47 |
| 16:27 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley is hacked by Antwan Paul - foul #2 on Antwan Paul, team foul #2 | 45-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Mark Stilson, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth (PG), Cameron Corso (SG), Russell McNight (PF), John Zitzmann (C) Frederick Wicks, Nicholas McEnery, Austin Bayless, Antwan Paul | |
| 16:10 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 45-47 |
| 16:09 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-47 |
| 16:00 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 45-47 |
| 15:58 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso snags the defensive board | 45-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (tiring) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | UL-Monroe | PG - Robert Longworth (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Cameron Corso (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Darst (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Russell McNight (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - John Zitzmann (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| 15:54 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso connects on the open 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Longworth | 45-50 |
| 15:29 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses the jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by John Zitzmann - foul #2 on John Zitzmann, team foul #3 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) John Olsson | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Richard Lewis (SF), Jeff Willeford (C) Michael Darst, John Zitzmann | |
| 15:29 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 1st free throw | 46-50 |
| 15:29 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 2nd free throw | 47-50 |
| 15:05 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight hits a wide open pull-up jumper from the right side | 47-52 |
| 14:48 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle is called for traveling | 47-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (C) Larry Edwards, Jimmie Tinkle, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks (PG), Austin Bayless (SF), Antwan Paul (PF) Robert Longworth, Richard Lewis, Russell McNight | |
| 14:36 | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Austin Bayless | 47-54 |
| 14:16 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Ruben Ruth | 49-54 |
| 14:07 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 49-54 |
| 14:05 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless grabs the offensive rebound | 49-54 |
| 13:55 | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul lays it in on a great pass from Cameron Corso | 49-56 |
| 13:37 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson lays it in on a nice dish by Christopher Gibson | 51-56 |
| 13:33 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 51-56 |
| 13:32 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Richard Ridley | 51-56 |
| 13:17 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-56 |
| 13:15 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson grabs the offensive rebound | 51-56 |
| 12:57 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Cameron Corso - foul #2 on Cameron Corso, team foul #4 | 51-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth (PG), Jefferson Robinson (SG), Michael Darst (SF), Russell McNight (PF), John Zitzmann (C) Frederick Wicks, Cameron Corso, Austin Bayless, Antwan Paul, Jeff Willeford | |
| 12:57 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses the 1st free throw | 51-56 |
| 12:57 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-56 |
| 12:46 | UL-Monroe | Michael Darst hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the free throw line | 52-56 |
| 12:44 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight tips it in | 52-58 |
| 12:20 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox loses the dribble to Michael Darst | 52-58 |
| 12:18 | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth is fouled in the backcourt by Melvin Maddox - foul #3 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #3 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Dennis Owen (PF) Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery (SF) Jefferson Robinson | |
| 12:06 | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Nicholas McEnery | 52-61 |
| 11:54 | Illinois State | David Wiseman comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 52-61 |
| 11:53 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight snags the defensive board | 52-61 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Melvin Maddox (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Wiseman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | UL-Monroe | PG - Robert Longworth (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Darst (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nicholas McEnery (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Russell McNight (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - John Zitzmann (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| 11:29 | UL-Monroe | John Zitzmann's pass is intercepted by Dennis Owen | 52-61 |
| 11:14 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Larry Edwards | 55-61 |
| 11:04 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery hits a wide open driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Robert Longworth | 55-63 |
| 10:47 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye knocks in the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Melvin Maddox | 57-63 |
| 10:24 | UL-Monroe | Michael Darst throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks (PG), Cameron Corso (SG), Richard Lewis (SF), Austin Bayless (PF), Jeff Willeford (C) Robert Longworth, Michael Darst, Nicholas McEnery, Russell McNight, John Zitzmann | |
| 10:10 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 57-63 |
| 10:08 | UL-Monroe | Richard Lewis grabs the defensive rebound | 57-63 |
| 09:44 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless misses short on a runner near the basket | 57-63 |
| 09:42 | Illinois State | Max Applegate pulls down the rebound | 57-63 |
| 09:38 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses the turnaround from the left block | 57-63 |
| 09:36 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford grabs the defensive rebound | 57-63 |
| 09:32 | UL-Monroe | Ruben Ruth steals the ball from Cameron Corso in the backcourt | 57-63 |
| 09:31 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth hits the finger roll | 59-63 |
| 09:08 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless is fouled on the floor by Richard Ridley - foul #2 on Richard Ridley, team foul #4 | 59-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF) Ruben Ruth, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul (C) Jeff Willeford | |
| 08:56 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless loses the dribble to Christopher Gibson | 59-63 |
| 08:41 | Illinois State | Austin Bayless swats the short shot by Christopher Gibson | 59-63 |
| 08:40 | UL-Monroe | Richard Lewis grabs the defensive rebound | 59-63 |
| 08:32 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless scores on a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Cameron Corso and the foul's on Christopher Gibson - foul #1 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #5 | 59-65 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth (PG), Jefferson Robinson (SG), Nicholas McEnery (SF) Frederick Wicks, Cameron Corso, Richard Lewis | |
| 08:32 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless makes the free throw | 59-66 |
| 08:09 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 59-66 |
| 08:07 | UL-Monroe | Jefferson Robinson snags the defensive board | 59-66 |
| 07:41 | UL-Monroe | Jefferson Robinson is open and scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Nicholas McEnery | 59-68 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Stilson (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 6 pts. | |
| Lineup | UL-Monroe | PG - Robert Longworth (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jefferson Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nicholas McEnery (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Austin Bayless (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Antwan Paul (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-68 |
| 07:00 | UL-Monroe | Christopher Gibson is called for the reach on Austin Bayless - foul #2 on Christopher Gibson, team foul #6 | 62-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Richard Ridley (C) Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks (PG), Cameron Corso (SG), Michael Darst (SF), Russell McNight (PF), John Zitzmann (C) Robert Longworth, Jefferson Robinson, Nicholas McEnery, Austin Bayless, Antwan Paul | |
| 06:51 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight misses badly on a runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Dennis Owen - foul #1 on Dennis Owen, team foul #7 | 62-68 |
| 06:51 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight makes the 1st free throw | 62-69 |
| 06:51 | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight misses the 2nd free throw | 62-69 |
| 06:51 | Illinois State | David Wiseman snags the defensive board | 62-69 |
| 06:32 | Illinois State | David Wiseman knocks in the floater from the right wing on a great pass from Ruben Ruth | 64-69 |
| 06:12 | UL-Monroe | Michael Darst clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 64-69 |
| 06:11 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth pulls down the rebound | 64-69 |
| 06:07 | Illinois State | Cameron Corso steals it from Richard Ridley | 64-69 |
| 06:02 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso throws it down | 64-71 |
| 05:41 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Cameron Corso - foul #3 on Cameron Corso, team foul #5 | 64-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth (PG), Richard Lewis (SF), Jeff Willeford (C) Frederick Wicks, Michael Darst, John Zitzmann | |
| 05:41 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 1st free throw | 65-71 |
| 05:41 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw | 66-71 |
| 05:39 | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth is fouled in the backcourt by Melvin Maddox - foul #4 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #8 | 66-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG) David Wiseman | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | | |
| 05:39 | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth makes the 1st free throw | 66-72 |
| 05:39 | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth makes the 2nd free throw | 66-73 |
| 05:20 | Illinois State | Richard Lewis picks off the pass by Melvin Maddox | 66-73 |
| 04:57 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso hits a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Richard Lewis | 66-76 |
| 04:43 | Illinois State | Jeff Willeford is called for the reach on Dennis Owen - foul #1 on Jeff Willeford, team foul #6 | 66-76 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Jefferson Robinson (SG), Antwan Paul (PF) Cameron Corso, Russell McNight | |
| 04:28 | Illinois State | Jeff Willeford is called for the reach on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #2 on Jeff Willeford, team foul #7 | 66-76 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) Mark Stilson | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks (PG), Nicholas McEnery (SF) Robert Longworth, Richard Lewis | |
| 04:28 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle makes the 1st free throw | 67-76 |
| 04:28 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses the 2nd free throw | 67-76 |
| 04:28 | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul grabs the defensive rebound | 67-76 |
| 04:12 | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks makes the jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Jeff Willeford | 67-78 |
| 03:56 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 67-78 |
| 03:54 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson tips it in | 69-78 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:31 | UL-Monroe | Frederick Wicks hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket | 69-78 |
| 03:30 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the defensive rebound | 69-78 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (tiring) 17 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Christopher Gibson (tiring) 9 pts. 8 reb. C - Max Applegate (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | UL-Monroe | PG - Frederick Wicks (fresh) 14 pts. SG - Jefferson Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nicholas McEnery (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Antwan Paul (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Jeff Willeford (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:23 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Christopher Gibson | 72-78 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:58 | UL-Monroe | Jefferson Robinson misses badly on a runner in the lane but he's fouled by Ruben Ruth - foul #4 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #9 | 72-78 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), David Wiseman (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso (SG), Michael Darst (SF), Austin Bayless (PF), John Zitzmann (C) Frederick Wicks, Nicholas McEnery, Antwan Paul, Jeff Willeford | |
| 02:58 | UL-Monroe | Jefferson Robinson makes the 1st free throw | 72-79 |
| 02:58 | UL-Monroe | Jefferson Robinson makes the 2nd free throw | 72-80 |
| 02:54 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Dennis Owen (PF) Melvin Maddox, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Robert Longworth (PG), Russell McNight (PF) Jefferson Robinson, John Zitzmann | |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 72-80 |
| 02:35 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson tips it back up and in | 74-80 |
| 02:35 | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 74-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) Mark Stilson | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery (SF) Michael Darst | |
| 02:12 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless is fouled on the floor by David Wiseman - foul #3 on David Wiseman, team foul #10 | 74-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (SG) Larry Edwards | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford (C) Russell McNight | |
| 02:12 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless makes the 1st free throw | 74-81 |
| 02:12 | UL-Monroe | Austin Bayless makes the 2nd free throw | 74-82 |
| 02:08 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 74-82 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF) John Olsson, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Russell McNight (PF) Austin Bayless | |
| 02:02 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Ruben Ruth | 76-82 |
| 01:59 | UL-Monroe | Jimmie Tinkle is called for the reach on Nicholas McEnery in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #11 | 76-82 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG) David Wiseman | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | | |
| 01:59 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery makes the 1st free throw | 76-83 |
| 01:59 | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery misses the 2nd free throw | 76-83 |
| 01:59 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson snags the defensive board | 76-83 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:39 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 76-83 |
| 01:38 | UL-Monroe | The rebound goes to Nicholas McEnery | 76-83 |
| 01:34 | UL-Monroe | Howard Begaye steals it from Russell McNight in the backcourt | 76-83 |
| 01:25 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 76-83 |
| 01:24 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye hits the follow up shot | 78-83 |
| 00:56 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford misses badly on the uncontested jump hook near the basket | 78-83 |
| 00:54 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle gets the rebound | 78-83 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson can't connect on a runner from the left block | 78-83 |
| 00:46 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford snags the defensive board | 78-83 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:44 | UL-Monroe | Larry Edwards is called for the reach on Jeff Willeford in the backcourt - foul #3 on Larry Edwards, team foul #12 | 78-83 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Michael Darst (SF), Antwan Paul (PF) Nicholas McEnery, Russell McNight | |
| 00:44 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford makes the 1st free throw | 78-84 |
| 00:44 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford makes the 2nd free throw | 78-85 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 78-85 |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the offensive rebound | 78-85 |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth connects on the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Larry Edwards | 81-85 |
| 00:31 | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 81-85 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Nicholas McEnery (SF), Austin Bayless (PF) Michael Darst, Antwan Paul | |
| 00:28 | UL-Monroe | Ruben Ruth is called for the reach on Cameron Corso in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #13 | 81-85 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | | |
| 00:28 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso makes the 1st free throw | 81-86 |
| 00:28 | UL-Monroe | Cameron Corso makes the 2nd free throw | 81-87 |
| 00:22 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 81-87 |
| 00:21 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford gets the rebound | 81-87 |
| 00:20 | UL-Monroe | John Olsson is called for the reach on Jeff Willeford in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #14 | 81-87 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Michael Darst (SF) Nicholas McEnery | |
| 00:20 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford makes the 1st free throw | 81-88 |
| 00:20 | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford makes the 2nd free throw | 81-89 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:12 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle buries a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Christopher Gibson | 84-89 |
| 00:12 | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 84-89 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul (C) Jeff Willeford | |
| 00:11 | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul is hacked by John Olsson in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #15 | 84-89 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | UL-Monroe | Jeff Willeford (C) Austin Bayless | |
| 00:11 | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul makes the 1st free throw | 84-90 |
| 00:11 | UL-Monroe | Antwan Paul makes the 2nd free throw | 84-91 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | UL-Monroe | UL-Monroe is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:04 | Illinois State | John Olsson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 84-91 |
| 00:03 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle gets the offensive rebound | 84-91 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | John Olsson hits a 3 from the right corner | 87-91 |