| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Craig Fragoso (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tommy Pirkle (fresh) SF - Brandon Vernon (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - Charles Jones (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Christopher Maslakowski (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) PF - George Croft (fresh) 5 pts. C - Richard Ridley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon inbounds the ball | 48-28 |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:58 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso is fouled in the backcourt by Ruben Ruth - foul #1 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #1 | 48-28 |
| 19:41 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon misses the 3 from the right corner | 48-28 |
| 19:39 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth snags the defensive board | 48-28 |
| 19:18 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth hits a floater from the left wing and he's fouled by Craig Fragoso - foul #2 on Craig Fragoso, team foul #1 | 48-30 |
| 19:18 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth makes the free throw | 48-31 |
| 19:01 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones blows the layup but he's fouled by Ruben Ruth - foul #2 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #2 | 48-31 |
| 19:01 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones makes the 1st free throw | 49-31 |
| 19:01 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 50-31 |
| 18:34 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 50-31 |
| 18:32 | Gardner-Webb | The rebound goes to Christopher Maslakowski | 50-31 |
| 18:29 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brandon Vernon, team foul #2 | 50-31 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray (SG), Brian Wilkins (C) Tommy Pirkle, Christopher Maslakowski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Mark Stilson (SG), David Spencer (SF), Max Applegate (PF), Kevin Tyson (C) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg, George Croft, Richard Ridley | |
| 18:18 | Illinois State | John Olsson comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 50-31 |
| 18:16 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wilkins gets the rebound | 50-31 |
| 17:54 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wilkins can't connect on a shot in the lane | 50-31 |
| 17:53 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson grabs the defensive rebound | 50-31 |
| 17:31 | Illinois State | John Olsson connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Mark Stilson | 50-34 |
| 17:08 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones lays it in set up by Michael Gray | 52-34 |
| 16:44 | Illinois State | John Olsson makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Mark Stilson | 52-37 |
| 16:39 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray is fouled on the floor by Mark Stilson - foul #3 on Mark Stilson, team foul #3 | 52-37 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | David Husband (PG), Tommy Pirkle (SG), Charles Simpson (SF), Stanley Naccarato (PF), Christopher Maslakowski (C) Craig Fragoso, Michael Gray, Brandon Vernon, Charles Jones, Brian Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Richard Ridley (C) John Olsson, Mark Stilson, David Spencer, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson | |
| 16:20 | Gardner-Webb | Timothy Oldenburg steals the ball from David Husband | 52-37 |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth travels with the ball | 52-37 |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - David Husband (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Tommy Pirkle (fresh) SF - Charles Simpson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Stanley Naccarato (fresh) 2 pts. C - Christopher Maslakowski (fresh) 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) PF - George Croft (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - Richard Ridley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Gardner-Webb | Tommy Pirkle is called for traveling | 52-37 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray (PG) Tommy Pirkle | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Howard Begaye (C) George Croft | |
| 15:22 | Illinois State | Stanley Naccarato is called for the reach on Richard Ridley - foul #1 on Stanley Naccarato, team foul #3 | 52-37 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Tommy Pirkle (SG) Charles Simpson | |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (SG), Mark Stilson (SF) Larry Edwards, Timothy Oldenburg | |
| 15:03 | Illinois State | John Olsson clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 52-37 |
| 15:01 | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski grabs the defensive rebound | 52-37 |
| 14:57 | Gardner-Webb | David Husband hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Tommy Pirkle | 55-37 |
| 14:32 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Richard Ridley | 55-39 |
| 14:23 | Gardner-Webb | David Husband comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 55-39 |
| 14:22 | Gardner-Webb | Stanley Naccarato grabs the offensive board | 55-39 |
| 14:09 | Gardner-Webb | Ruben Ruth is called for the reach on Michael Gray - foul #3 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #4 | 55-39 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso (PG), Charles Simpson (SG), Brandon Vernon (SF), Charles Jones (PF), Brian Wilkins (C) Michael Gray, Tommy Pirkle, David Husband, Stanley Naccarato, Christopher Maslakowski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), David Spencer (SF), George Croft (PF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye | |
| 13:59 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones comes up short on the floater in the lane | 55-39 |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to David Spencer | 55-39 |
| 13:38 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses the dunk but he's fouled by Charles Jones - foul #2 on Charles Jones, team foul #4 | 55-39 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), Kevin Tyson (C) John Olsson, George Croft | |
| 13:38 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 55-40 |
| 13:38 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 55-41 |
| 13:24 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso misses short on an open floater near the basket | 55-41 |
| 13:22 | Gardner-Webb | The offensive rebound goes to Charles Simpson | 55-41 |
| 13:11 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Simpson drills a shot from the free throw line | 57-41 |
| 13:02 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Melvin Maddox | 57-44 |
| 12:50 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wilkins's pass is intercepted by Kevin Tyson | 57-44 |
| 12:41 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane | 57-44 |
| 12:40 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-44 |
| 12:22 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards is whistled for a carry | 57-44 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Tommy Pirkle (SG), Michael Gray (SF), Erik Mitchell (C) Charles Simpson, Brandon Vernon, Brian Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), George Croft (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Melvin Maddox, Larry Edwards, David Spencer, Max Applegate, Kevin Tyson | |
| 12:19 | Gardner-Webb | George Croft is called for the reach on Craig Fragoso in the backcourt - foul #1 on George Croft, team foul #5 | 57-44 |
| 12:08 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones connects on the jumper in the lane | 59-44 |
| 11:57 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg misses the 3 from straight away | 59-44 |
| 11:55 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye tips it home | 59-46 |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Craig Fragoso (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tommy Pirkle (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Michael Gray (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Charles Jones (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb. C - Erik Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Olsson (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fresh) PF - George Croft (fresh) 5 pts. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:37 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on John Olsson - foul #2 on John Olsson, team foul #6 | 59-46 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | David Husband (SF), Christopher Maslakowski (C) Craig Fragoso, Erik Mitchell | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Ridley (PF) George Croft | |
| 11:37 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones makes the 1st free throw | 60-46 |
| 11:37 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones misses the 2nd free throw | 60-46 |
| 11:37 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the defensive rebound | 60-46 |
| 11:15 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg hits the finger roll set up by Howard Begaye | 60-48 |
| 10:52 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray misses the fadeaway from the right side | 60-48 |
| 10:50 | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski gets the offensive rebound | 60-48 |
| 10:37 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray is open and scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 63-48 |
| 10:16 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye is fouled on the floor by Christopher Maslakowski - foul #1 on Christopher Maslakowski, team foul #5 | 63-48 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Stanley Naccarato (PG), Brandon Vernon (SF), Brian Wilkins (PF), Erik Mitchell (C) Tommy Pirkle, David Husband, Charles Jones, Christopher Maslakowski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), George Croft (PF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, Timothy Oldenburg, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye | |
| 10:02 | Illinois State | George Croft misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing | 63-48 |
| 10:01 | Gardner-Webb | Stanley Naccarato snags the defensive board | 63-48 |
| 09:58 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 63-48 |
| 09:49 | Illinois State | George Croft lays it up and in set up by Melvin Maddox | 63-50 |
| 09:45 | Gardner-Webb | Larry Edwards takes the ball from Michael Gray | 63-50 |
| 09:27 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 63-50 |
| 09:25 | Gardner-Webb | Stanley Naccarato gets the rebound | 63-50 |
| 09:22 | Gardner-Webb | Melvin Maddox steals it from Stanley Naccarato in the backcourt | 63-50 |
| 09:16 | Illinois State | George Croft knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Melvin Maddox and he's hacked by Brian Wilkins - foul #2 on Brian Wilkins, team foul #6 | 63-52 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso (PG), Charles Simpson (SG), Christopher Maslakowski (C) Stanley Naccarato, Michael Gray, Erik Mitchell | |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Spencer (SF) Larry Edwards | |
| 09:16 | Illinois State | George Croft misses the free throw | 63-52 |
| 09:16 | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski grabs the defensive rebound | 63-52 |
| 09:04 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon hits a jump hook from the left block | 65-52 |
| 08:47 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 65-52 |
| 08:45 | Illinois State | Max Applegate tips it in | 65-54 |
| 08:19 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wilkins's pass is intercepted by David Spencer | 65-54 |
| 07:50 | Illinois State | Christopher Maslakowski steps in front of the Mark Stilson pass | 65-54 |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Craig Fragoso (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Simpson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - Brandon Vernon (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Wilkins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Maslakowski (fairly fresh) 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Stilson (fairly fresh) 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - David Spencer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - George Croft (tiring) 9 pts. C - Max Applegate (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Simpson's floater is tipped away by George Croft | 65-54 |
| 07:21 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon tips it back up and in | 67-54 |
| 06:59 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 67-54 |
| 06:57 | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski gets the rebound | 67-54 |
| 06:50 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-54 |
| 06:48 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Max Applegate | 67-54 |
| 06:30 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson misses long on a floater from the right side | 67-54 |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | George Croft tips it back up and in | 67-56 |
| 06:23 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso misses long on an open 3 from the right corner | 67-56 |
| 06:22 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon grabs the offensive rebound | 67-56 |
| 06:00 | Gardner-Webb | Brian Wilkins makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Craig Fragoso | 70-56 |
| 06:00 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-56 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray (PG), Tommy Pirkle (SG), David Husband (SF), Charles Jones (PF), Erik Mitchell (C) Craig Fragoso, Charles Simpson, Brandon Vernon, Brian Wilkins, Christopher Maslakowski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Timothy Oldenburg (SF), Richard Ridley (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Mark Stilson, Melvin Maddox, David Spencer, George Croft, Max Applegate | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 05:44 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Ruben Ruth | 70-59 |
| 05:27 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 70-59 |
| 05:26 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg grabs the defensive rebound | 70-59 |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 05:12 | Illinois State | Timothy Oldenburg misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane | 70-59 |
| 05:11 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray snags the defensive board | 70-59 |
| 04:48 | Gardner-Webb | Erik Mitchell misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 70-59 |
| 04:46 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones tips it in | 72-59 |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye is hacked by Erik Mitchell - foul #1 on Erik Mitchell, team foul #7 | 72-59 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso (PG), Christopher Maslakowski (C) David Husband, Erik Mitchell | |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (SG), Kevin Tyson (PF) Larry Edwards, Richard Ridley | |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 1st free throw | 72-60 |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye makes the 2nd free throw | 72-61 |
| 04:11 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso misses the lay-in but he's fouled by John Olsson - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #7 | 72-61 |
| 04:11 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso makes the 1st free throw | 73-61 |
| 04:11 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso makes the 2nd free throw | 74-61 |
| 04:01 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from John Olsson | 74-64 |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) 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 | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray knocks in the driving attempt near the basket | 76-64 |
| Lineup | Gardner-Webb | PG - Craig Fragoso (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Tommy Pirkle (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Michael Gray (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Charles Jones (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 6 reb. C - Christopher Maslakowski (fairly fresh) 10 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Olsson (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Timothy Oldenburg (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kevin Tyson (fresh) 2 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:17 | Illinois State | Kevin Tyson's floater is tipped away by Christopher Maslakowski | 76-64 |
| 03:15 | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski grabs the board | 76-64 |
| 03:13 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso is fouled in the backcourt by Ruben Ruth - foul #4 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #8 | 76-64 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | David Husband (SF), Stanley Naccarato (PF), Erik Mitchell (C) Michael Gray, Charles Jones, Christopher Maslakowski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (PF) Ruben Ruth, Timothy Oldenburg, Kevin Tyson | |
| 03:13 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso makes the 1st free throw | 77-64 |
| 03:13 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso makes the 2nd free throw | 78-64 |
| 02:58 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by John Olsson | 78-67 |
| 02:58 | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 78-67 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Michael Gray (SG), Brandon Vernon (SF), Charles Jones (PF), Brian Wilkins (C) Tommy Pirkle, David Husband, Stanley Naccarato, Erik Mitchell | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Max Applegate (C) Howard Begaye | |
| 02:54 | Gardner-Webb | Mark Stilson is called for the reach on Brandon Vernon in the backcourt - foul #4 on Mark Stilson, team foul #9 | 78-67 |
| 02:54 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon makes the 1st free throw | 79-67 |
| 02:54 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon makes the 2nd free throw | 80-67 |
| 02:50 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 80-67 |
| Subs | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski (C) Brian Wilkins | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG) John Olsson | |
| 02:40 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson is hacked by Brandon Vernon - foul #3 on Brandon Vernon, team foul #8 | 80-67 |
| 02:40 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson misses the 1st free throw | 80-67 |
| 02:40 | Gardner-Webb | Christopher Maslakowski pulls down the rebound | 80-67 |
| 02:14 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones hits the finger roll set up by Craig Fragoso | 82-67 |
| 01:59 | Illinois State | Craig Fragoso steals it from Richard Ridley | 82-67 |
| 01:55 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso lays it up and in | 84-67 |
| 01:49 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley misses the runner in the lane | 84-67 |
| 01:47 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon snags the defensive board | 84-67 |
| 01:26 | Gardner-Webb | Max Applegate steals it from Brandon Vernon | 84-67 |
| 01:09 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 84-67 |
| 01:07 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley tips it but misses | 84-67 |
| 01:06 | Gardner-Webb | Charles Jones grabs the board | 84-67 |
| 00:38 | Gardner-Webb | Brandon Vernon clanks a driving attempt in the paint | 84-67 |
| 00:37 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson gets the rebound | 84-67 |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb is playing a flex offense (slowdown) 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) | |
| 00:30 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 84-70 |
| Game Plan | Gardner-Webb | Gardner-Webb 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) | |
| 00:00 | Gardner-Webb | Craig Fragoso runs out the clock | 84-70 |