| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - John Whitesel (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mathew Sparks (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Joseph Hahn (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Raymond Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Brent Peacock (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - James Haas (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Tuma (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SF - Johnathan Clayton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Danny Swanson (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - John French (fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton inbounds the ball | 31-27 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:51 | Cleveland State | Joseph Hahn steps in front of the Johnathan Clayton pass | 31-27 |
| 19:29 | Western Illinois | Johnathan Clayton picks off the pass by Joseph Hahn | 31-27 |
| 19:10 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block but he's hacked by Brent Peacock - foul #1 on Brent Peacock, team foul #1 | 31-27 |
| 19:10 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson makes the 1st free throw | 31-28 |
| 19:10 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson misses the 2nd free throw | 31-28 |
| 19:10 | Western Illinois | Brent Peacock snags the defensive board | 31-28 |
| 18:54 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 31-28 |
| 18:53 | Western Illinois | Mathew Sparks tips it home | 33-28 |
| 18:44 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton scores on a shot from the right wing | 33-30 |
| 18:18 | Western Illinois | Raymond Wilson clanks a jumper from the left block | 33-30 |
| 18:16 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn hits the follow up shot | 35-30 |
| 17:56 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 35-30 |
| 17:54 | Cleveland State | John French tips it but misses | 35-30 |
| 17:52 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson hits the follow up shot | 35-32 |
| 17:39 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 35-32 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Hazelip (PF) Danny Swanson | |
| 17:20 | Cleveland State | John French misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Brent Peacock - foul #2 on Brent Peacock, team foul #2 | 35-32 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson (PG), Jason Stennett (SG), David Staub (PF), Benjamin Lane (C) John Whitesel, Mathew Sparks, Raymond Wilson, Brent Peacock | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | George Giunta (SF), Eric Kimbrough (PF) Daniel Tuma, Johnathan Clayton | |
| 17:20 | Cleveland State | John French makes the 1st free throw | 35-33 |
| 17:20 | Cleveland State | John French makes the 2nd free throw | 35-34 |
| 17:02 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 35-34 |
| 17:01 | Cleveland State | George Giunta pulls down the rebound | 35-34 |
| 16:44 | Cleveland State | Joseph Hahn steals it from George Giunta | 35-34 |
| 16:29 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 35-34 |
| 16:28 | Cleveland State | Eric Kimbrough grabs the board | 35-34 |
| 16:05 | Cleveland State | William Hazelip misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 35-34 |
| 16:03 | Western Illinois | David Staub snags the defensive board | 35-34 |
| 15:44 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn is fouled on the floor by George Giunta - foul #1 on George Giunta, team foul #1 | 35-34 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Whitesel (PG), Mathew Sparks (SG), Raymond Wilson (PF), Brent Peacock (C) Jason Stennett, Joseph Hahn, David Staub, Benjamin Lane | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Bright (PG), Daniel Tuma (SG), Johnathan Clayton (SF), Danny Swanson (PF) James Haas, William Hazelip, George Giunta, John French | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - John Whitesel (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mathew Sparks (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Robert Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Raymond Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Brent Peacock (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Kenneth Bright (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Daniel Tuma (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SF - Johnathan Clayton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Danny Swanson (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Eric Kimbrough (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Western Illinois | Mathew Sparks can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-34 |
| 15:28 | Western Illinois | Brent Peacock gets the offensive rebound | 35-34 |
| 15:11 | Western Illinois | Brent Peacock lays it up and in on a great pass from John Whitesel | 37-34 |
| 14:56 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma is called for traveling | 37-34 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Richard Villalobos (C) Eric Kimbrough | |
| 14:36 | Western Illinois | Brent Peacock is hacked by Danny Swanson - foul #1 on Danny Swanson, team foul #2 | 37-34 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | David Staub (SF) Robert Johnson | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 14:15 | Western Illinois | Brent Peacock's layup is rejected by Danny Swanson | 37-34 |
| 14:13 | Cleveland State | Richard Villalobos grabs the defensive rebound | 37-34 |
| 13:55 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson knocks in the jump hook from close range set up by Kenneth Bright | 37-36 |
| 13:29 | Western Illinois | Mathew Sparks is fouled on the floor by Daniel Tuma - foul #1 on Daniel Tuma, team foul #3 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson (PG), Jason Stennett (SG), Joseph Hahn (SF), Benjamin Lane (C) John Whitesel, Mathew Sparks, Raymond Wilson, Brent Peacock | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | James Haas (PG), William Hazelip (PF), Eric Kimbrough (C) Kenneth Bright, Danny Swanson, Richard Villalobos | |
| 13:22 | Western Illinois | Benjamin Lane drills a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from David Staub | 39-36 |
| 13:05 | Cleveland State | Benjamin Lane is called for the reach on William Hazelip - foul #1 on Benjamin Lane, team foul #3 | 39-36 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | George Giunta (SF), John French (C) Daniel Tuma, Johnathan Clayton | |
| 12:38 | Cleveland State | James Haas comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 39-36 |
| 12:36 | Western Illinois | Benjamin Lane grabs the board | 39-36 |
| 12:18 | Western Illinois | Jason Stennett knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by Robert Johnson | 42-36 |
| 12:05 | Cleveland State | George Giunta misses the 3 from the left corner | 42-36 |
| 12:04 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn grabs the board | 42-36 |
| 11:39 | Western Illinois | David Staub is whistled for a carry | 42-36 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Whitesel (PG), Mathew Sparks (SG), Raymond Wilson (PF), Brent Peacock (C) Robert Johnson, Jason Stennett, David Staub, Benjamin Lane | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma (SG), Johnathan Clayton (SF), Danny Swanson (PF) William Hazelip, George Giunta, Eric Kimbrough | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - John Whitesel (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Mathew Sparks (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Joseph Hahn (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Raymond Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Brent Peacock (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - James Haas (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Tuma (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SF - Johnathan Clayton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Danny Swanson (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - John French (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:26 | Cleveland State | James Haas knocks in the jumpshot from the left side | 42-38 |
| 11:16 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel connects on the fadeaway from the right wing set up by Mathew Sparks | 44-38 |
| 11:10 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 44-38 |
| 11:09 | Western Illinois | Brent Peacock grabs the board | 44-38 |
| 11:03 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn is fouled on the floor by Johnathan Clayton - foul #2 on Johnathan Clayton, team foul #4 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Bright (PG), Richard Villalobos (C) James Haas, John French | |
| 10:52 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 44-38 |
| 10:50 | Cleveland State | Richard Villalobos gets the rebound | 44-38 |
| 10:29 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 44-38 |
| 10:28 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson tips it in | 44-40 |
| 10:04 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn clanks a fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Johnathan Clayton - foul #3 on Johnathan Clayton, team foul #5 | 44-40 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Eric Kimbrough (C) Richard Villalobos | |
| 10:04 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn makes the 1st free throw | 45-40 |
| 10:04 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn misses the 2nd free throw | 45-40 |
| 10:04 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson gets the rebound | 45-40 |
| 09:46 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson loses the dribble to Joseph Hahn | 45-40 |
| 09:43 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel can't finish the layup | 45-40 |
| 09:41 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson snags the defensive board | 45-40 |
| 09:20 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 45-40 |
| 09:18 | Cleveland State | Eric Kimbrough grabs the offensive rebound | 45-40 |
| 09:05 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson buries a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Johnathan Clayton | 45-43 |
| 08:46 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-43 |
| 08:45 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma snags the defensive board | 45-43 |
| 08:38 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson lays it in on a great pass from Kenneth Bright | 45-45 |
| 08:24 | Western Illinois | Raymond Wilson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson (PG), Jason Stennett (SG), Samuel Wilson (SF), David Staub (PF), Benjamin Lane (C) John Whitesel, Mathew Sparks, Joseph Hahn, Raymond Wilson, Brent Peacock | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | James Haas (PG), William Hazelip (SG), George Giunta (SF), John French (C) Kenneth Bright, Daniel Tuma, Johnathan Clayton, Danny Swanson | |
| 08:08 | Cleveland State | James Haas misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 45-45 |
| 08:07 | Western Illinois | Benjamin Lane grabs the board | 45-45 |
| 08:05 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson is fouled in the backcourt by James Haas - foul #2 on James Haas, team foul #6 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Dustin Elrod (PF) Eric Kimbrough | |
| 07:43 | Western Illinois | Benjamin Lane clanks a 3 from the right wing | 45-45 |
| 07:42 | Cleveland State | James Haas gets the rebound | 45-45 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Robert Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Stennett (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Samuel Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - David Staub (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Benjamin Lane (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - James Haas (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Hazelip (fresh) 3 pts. SF - George Giunta (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Dustin Elrod (fresh) 2 pts. C - John French (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:21 | Cleveland State | James Haas misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 45-45 |
| 07:20 | Cleveland State | Dustin Elrod can't tip it in | 45-45 |
| 07:19 | Western Illinois | David Staub grabs the defensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 07:06 | Western Illinois | Jason Stennett is hacked by William Hazelip - foul #1 on William Hazelip, team foul #7 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Bright (SG) Dustin Elrod | |
| 07:06 | Western Illinois | Jason Stennett misses the 1st free throw | 45-45 |
| 07:06 | Cleveland State | John French grabs the defensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 06:50 | Cleveland State | John French's pass is intercepted by Benjamin Lane | 45-45 |
| 06:44 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Jason Stennett | 48-45 |
| 06:29 | Cleveland State | Benjamin Lane blocks the short jumper by James Haas | 48-45 |
| 06:28 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Benjamin Lane | 48-45 |
| 06:04 | Western Illinois | Samuel Wilson misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 48-45 |
| 06:02 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson gets the offensive rebound | 48-45 |
| 05:42 | Western Illinois | Benjamin Lane hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 48-45 |
| 05:40 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Bright pulls down the rebound | 48-45 |
| 05:35 | Cleveland State | Cleveland State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 48-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Whitesel (PG), Mathew Sparks (SG), Joseph Hahn (SF), Raymond Wilson (PF), Brent Peacock (C) Jason Stennett, Robert Johnson, Samuel Wilson, David Staub, Benjamin Lane | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma (SG), Johnathan Clayton (SF), Danny Swanson (PF) Kenneth Bright, George Giunta, William Hazelip | |
| 05:25 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton connects on the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Daniel Tuma and the foul's on Brent Peacock - foul #3 on Brent Peacock, team foul #4 | 48-47 |
| 05:25 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton makes the free throw | 48-48 |
| 05:03 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel drills a shot from just outside the lane set up by Joseph Hahn and he's hacked by Johnathan Clayton - foul #4 on Johnathan Clayton, team foul #8 | 50-48 |
| 05:03 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel makes the free throw | 51-48 |
| 04:38 | Cleveland State | Brent Peacock is called for the reach on John French - foul #4 on Brent Peacock, team foul #5 | 51-48 |
| 04:30 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 51-48 |
| 04:29 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton tips it in | 51-50 |
| 04:10 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by John Whitesel | 54-50 |
| 03:50 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 54-50 |
| 03:48 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn grabs the defensive rebound | 54-50 |
| 03:33 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Raymond Wilson | 57-50 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - John Whitesel (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SG - Mathew Sparks (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Hahn (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. PF - Raymond Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Brent Peacock (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - James Haas (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Tuma (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Johnathan Clayton (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Danny Swanson (fresh) 14 pts. 10 reb. C - John French (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:21 | Cleveland State | Mathew Sparks is called for the reach on Johnathan Clayton - foul #3 on Mathew Sparks, team foul #6 | 57-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Bright (PG), Eric Kimbrough (C) James Haas, John French | |
| 03:12 | Cleveland State | Johnathan Clayton clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 57-50 |
| 03:10 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Mathew Sparks | 57-50 |
| 02:51 | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn is called for a charge - foul #2 on Joseph Hahn, team foul #7 | 57-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson (PG), Jason Stennett (SG), David Staub (PF), Benjamin Lane (C) John Whitesel, Mathew Sparks, Raymond Wilson, Brent Peacock | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Hazelip (SG), George Giunta (SF), Richard Villalobos (C) Daniel Tuma, Johnathan Clayton, Danny Swanson | |
| 02:49 | Cleveland State | Cleveland State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 57-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | John Whitesel (PG), Mathew Sparks (SG), Raymond Wilson (PF), Brent Peacock (C) Robert Johnson, Jason Stennett, David Staub, Benjamin Lane | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | James Haas (PG), Daniel Tuma (SG), Johnathan Clayton (SF), John French (C) Kenneth Bright, George Giunta, Eric Kimbrough, Richard Villalobos | |
| 02:30 | Cleveland State | Raymond Wilson picks off the pass by Johnathan Clayton | 57-50 |
| 02:08 | Western Illinois | Raymond Wilson comes up short on the jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Daniel Tuma - foul #2 on Daniel Tuma, team foul #9 | 57-50 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson (PF) William Hazelip | |
| 02:08 | Western Illinois | Raymond Wilson misses the 1st free throw | 57-50 |
| 02:08 | Western Illinois | Raymond Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 57-50 |
| 02:08 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson pulls down the rebound | 57-50 |
| 01:51 | Cleveland State | John French misses short on a shot from the left block but he's hacked by John Whitesel - foul #3 on John Whitesel, team foul #8 | 57-50 |
| 01:51 | Cleveland State | John French makes the 1st free throw | 57-51 |
| 01:51 | Cleveland State | John French misses the 2nd free throw | 57-51 |
| 01:51 | Western Illinois | Raymond Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 57-51 |
| 01:32 | Western Illinois | John Whitesel clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 57-51 |
| 01:31 | Cleveland State | John French pulls down the rebound | 57-51 |
| 01:25 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson can't connect on a runner in the paint | 57-51 |
| 01:23 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson can't tip it in | 57-51 |
| 01:21 | Cleveland State | John French pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-51 |
| 01:03 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Raymond Wilson - foul #1 on Raymond Wilson, team foul #9 | 57-51 |
| 01:03 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson makes the 1st free throw | 57-52 |
| 01:03 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson misses the 2nd free throw | 57-52 |
| 01:03 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson snags the offensive board | 57-52 |
| 00:49 | Cleveland State | James Haas is called for traveling | 57-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:27 | Western Illinois | Mathew Sparks misses the runner near the basket but the foul's on Daniel Tuma - foul #3 on Daniel Tuma, team foul #10 | 57-52 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jason Stennett (PG), Robert Johnson (SF), David Staub (PF) John Whitesel, Joseph Hahn, Raymond Wilson | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 00:27 | Western Illinois | Mathew Sparks makes the 1st free throw | 58-52 |
| 00:27 | Western Illinois | Mathew Sparks misses the 2nd free throw | 58-52 |
| 00:27 | Cleveland State | John French grabs the board | 58-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:22 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 58-52 |
| 00:21 | Cleveland State | Danny Swanson pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-52 |
| 00:19 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by James Haas | 58-55 |
| 00:19 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 58-55 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Joseph Hahn (SF) Jason Stennett | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson is hacked by Daniel Tuma in the backcourt - foul #4 on Daniel Tuma, team foul #11 | 58-55 |
| 00:17 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 59-55 |
| 00:17 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 60-55 |
| 00:10 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 60-55 |
| 00:09 | Western Illinois | David Staub gets the rebound | 60-55 |
| 00:09 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 60-55 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Jason Stennett (SG) Mathew Sparks | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 00:06 | Western Illinois | James Haas is called for the reach on Robert Johnson in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Haas, team foul #12 | 60-55 |
| 00:06 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 61-55 |
| 00:06 | Western Illinois | Robert Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 62-55 |
| 00:00 | Cleveland State | Daniel Tuma knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 62-58 |