| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Alfred Moore (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Richard Lamarre (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Larry Wagner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Billy Briggs (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Carl Hefley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - Christopher Marshall (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. SG - Marshall Marguez (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Russell (fresh) 7 pts. PF - David Dillon (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. C - George Richardson (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Chicago State | Gary Russell inbounds the ball | 25-41 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:31 | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez scores on a jumpshot from the left side | 25-43 |
| 19:21 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 25-43 |
| 19:19 | Chicago State | Gary Russell grabs the board | 25-43 |
| 19:03 | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 25-43 |
| 19:02 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Carl Hefley | 25-43 |
| 18:43 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre knocks in the floater from close range | 27-43 |
| 18:36 | Chicago State | George Richardson blows the layup | 27-43 |
| 18:35 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Carl Hefley | 27-43 |
| 18:18 | Western Illinois | Larry Wagner misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by David Dillon - foul #2 on David Dillon, team foul #1 | 27-43 |
| 18:18 | Western Illinois | Larry Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 28-43 |
| 18:18 | Western Illinois | Larry Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 29-43 |
| 17:56 | Chicago State | Gary Russell is fouled on the floor by Larry Wagner - foul #1 on Larry Wagner, team foul #1 | 29-43 |
| 17:48 | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez buries a floater from the left wing set up by Gary Russell | 29-45 |
| 17:29 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs scores on a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Richard Lamarre and he's fouled by Gary Russell - foul #1 on Gary Russell, team foul #2 | 31-45 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Ray Tong (PG), Raymond Elkins (C) Alfred Moore, Carl Hefley | |
| Subs | Chicago State | James Jones (PG), Donnie Boutwell (PF), Raymond Betton (C) Christopher Marshall, David Dillon, George Richardson | |
| 17:29 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs makes the free throw | 32-45 |
| 17:07 | Chicago State | James Jones can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 32-45 |
| 17:06 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs pulls down the rebound | 32-45 |
| 17:01 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 32-45 |
| 17:00 | Chicago State | Gary Russell grabs the board | 32-45 |
| 16:38 | Chicago State | James Jones hits a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Marshall Marguez | 32-48 |
| 16:30 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs makes the jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Ray Tong | 34-48 |
| 16:14 | Chicago State | Richard Lamarre steps in front of the Donnie Boutwell pass | 34-48 |
| 16:10 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre hits the finger roll | 36-48 |
| 15:47 | Chicago State | Gary Russell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 36-48 |
| 15:45 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs gets the rebound | 36-48 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Ray Tong (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Richard Lamarre (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Wagner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Billy Briggs (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Raymond Elkins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - James Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marshall Marguez (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Russell (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Donnie Boutwell (fresh) 3 pts. C - Raymond Betton (fresh) | |
| 15:37 | Western Illinois | Raymond Elkins clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 36-48 |
| 15:35 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong can't tip it in | 36-48 |
| 15:34 | Chicago State | Donnie Boutwell snags the defensive board | 36-48 |
| 15:16 | Chicago State | James Jones is fouled on the floor by Billy Briggs - foul #2 on Billy Briggs, team foul #2 | 36-48 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alfred Moore (PG), Clarence Street (PF), Carl Hefley (C) Richard Lamarre, Larry Wagner, Billy Briggs | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Christopher Marshall (PG), Carl Robinson (SF), David Dillon (PF), George Richardson (C) Marshall Marguez, Gary Russell, Donnie Boutwell, Raymond Betton | |
| 15:09 | Chicago State | Carl Robinson is whistled for a carry | 36-48 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Donald Johnson (SG) James Jones | |
| 15:02 | Western Illinois | Clarence Street scores on a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Raymond Elkins | 39-48 |
| 14:51 | Chicago State | Carl Robinson drills a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by David Dillon | 39-50 |
| 14:39 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley connects on the floater from the right wing set up by Ray Tong | 41-50 |
| 14:19 | Chicago State | Christopher Marshall drills a shot from the left wing on a great pass from David Dillon | 41-52 |
| 14:05 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 41-52 |
| 14:03 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley grabs the offensive rebound | 41-52 |
| 13:51 | Western Illinois | Raymond Elkins hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 43-52 |
| 13:37 | Chicago State | Donald Johnson misses long on a floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Ray Tong - foul #1 on Ray Tong, team foul #3 | 43-52 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow (SG), Larry Wagner (SF) Ray Tong, Raymond Elkins | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez (SG) Christopher Marshall | |
| 13:37 | Chicago State | Donald Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 43-53 |
| 13:37 | Chicago State | Donald Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-54 |
| 13:14 | Western Illinois | Alfred Moore comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-54 |
| 13:12 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley tips it back up and in | 45-54 |
| 12:54 | Chicago State | David Dillon misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 45-54 |
| 12:52 | Chicago State | David Dillon tips it back up and in | 45-56 |
| 12:35 | Western Illinois | The pull-up jumper by Clarence Street is blocked by George Richardson | 45-56 |
| 12:34 | Chicago State | Carl Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 45-56 |
| 12:05 | Chicago State | George Richardson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 45-59 |
| 11:49 | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-59 |
| 11:47 | Chicago State | George Richardson gets the rebound | 45-59 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Alfred Moore (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gary Renfrow (fresh) SF - Larry Wagner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Clarence Street (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Carl Hefley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - Donald Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Marshall Marguez (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carl Robinson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - David Dillon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 blk. C - George Richardson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Chicago State | George Richardson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 45-59 |
| 11:31 | Western Illinois | Clarence Street pulls down the rebound | 45-59 |
| 11:12 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley is denied on a layup by George Richardson | 45-59 |
| 11:11 | Western Illinois | Clarence Street pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-59 |
| 11:01 | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow lays it in | 47-59 |
| 10:41 | Chicago State | Carl Robinson clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 47-59 |
| 10:39 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley gets the rebound | 47-59 |
| 10:18 | Western Illinois | Clarence Street's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 47-59 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Ray Tong (PG), Richard Lamarre (SG), Raymond Elkins (SF), Billy Briggs (PF), Johnny Baker (C) Alfred Moore, Gary Renfrow, Larry Wagner, Clarence Street, Carl Hefley | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Christopher Marshall (PG), James Jones (SG), Gary Russell (SF), Donnie Boutwell (PF), Raymond Betton (C) Donald Johnson, Marshall Marguez, Carl Robinson, David Dillon, George Richardson | |
| 09:56 | Chicago State | James Jones drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Donnie Boutwell | 47-62 |
| 09:35 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker loses the ball out of bounds | 47-62 |
| 09:14 | Chicago State | Gary Russell makes the jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Christopher Marshall | 47-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 09:08 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Gary Russell - foul #2 on Gary Russell, team foul #3 | 47-64 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez (SG) James Jones | |
| 09:08 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong makes the 1st free throw | 48-64 |
| 09:08 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong makes the 2nd free throw | 49-64 |
| 08:55 | Chicago State | Christopher Marshall loses the dribble to Richard Lamarre | 49-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 08:31 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 08:12 | Chicago State | Raymond Betton hits a floater from the left block on a nice dish by Christopher Marshall | 49-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 07:56 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong comes up short on the shot near the basket but the foul's on Gary Russell - foul #3 on Gary Russell, team foul #4 | 49-66 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow (PG), Clarence Street (C) Raymond Elkins, Johnny Baker | |
| Subs | Chicago State | James Jones (PG) Christopher Marshall | |
| 07:56 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong makes the 1st free throw | 50-66 |
| 07:56 | Western Illinois | Ray Tong makes the 2nd free throw | 51-66 |
| 07:30 | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez hits the finger roll on a great pass from Donnie Boutwell | 51-68 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Gary Renfrow (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Richard Lamarre (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Ray Tong (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. PF - Billy Briggs (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Clarence Street (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - James Jones (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marshall Marguez (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Russell (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Donnie Boutwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Raymond Betton (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:19 | Western Illinois | Clarence Street throws a bad pass out of bounds | 51-68 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Brian Sickles (PG), Larry Wagner (SF), Carl Hefley (C) Richard Lamarre, Ray Tong, Billy Briggs | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Charles Navarrette (PG), Carl Robinson (SF), David Dillon (PF), George Richardson (C) Marshall Marguez, Gary Russell, Donnie Boutwell, Raymond Betton | |
| 06:56 | Chicago State | James Jones hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-68 |
| 06:54 | Chicago State | David Dillon pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-68 |
| 06:29 | Chicago State | David Dillon clanks a turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Clarence Street - foul #2 on Clarence Street, team foul #4 | 51-68 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alfred Moore (PG), Raymond Elkins (PF), Johnny Baker (C) Brian Sickles, Clarence Street, Carl Hefley | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Christopher Marshall (PG), Marshall Marguez (SG) Charles Navarrette, James Jones | |
| 06:29 | Chicago State | David Dillon makes the 1st free throw | 51-69 |
| 06:29 | Chicago State | David Dillon makes the 2nd free throw | 51-70 |
| 06:21 | Western Illinois | The short jumper by Johnny Baker is denied by George Richardson | 51-70 |
| 06:19 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-70 |
| 06:07 | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 53-70 |
| 05:48 | Chicago State | Carl Robinson's floater is tipped away by Johnny Baker | 53-70 |
| 05:47 | Western Illinois | Larry Wagner pulls down the rebound | 53-70 |
| 05:31 | Western Illinois | Raymond Elkins comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by David Dillon - foul #3 on David Dillon, team foul #5 | 53-70 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre (SG), Billy Briggs (PF) Gary Renfrow, Johnny Baker | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Gary Russell (SF), Donnie Boutwell (PF), Raymond Betton (C) Carl Robinson, David Dillon, George Richardson | |
| 05:31 | Western Illinois | Raymond Elkins makes the 1st free throw | 54-70 |
| 05:31 | Western Illinois | Raymond Elkins makes the 2nd free throw | 55-70 |
| 05:09 | Chicago State | Raymond Betton misses short on a shot from the left block | 55-70 |
| 05:08 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to Raymond Elkins | 55-70 |
| 04:46 | Western Illinois | The jump hook by Richard Lamarre is blocked by Donnie Boutwell | 55-70 |
| 04:45 | Chicago State | Donnie Boutwell grabs the defensive rebound | 55-70 |
| 04:26 | Chicago State | Raymond Betton is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Raymond Betton, team foul #6 | 55-70 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Ray Tong (SF), Carl Hefley (C) Larry Wagner, Raymond Elkins | |
| Subs | Chicago State | James Jones (PG), Carl Robinson (SG), David Dillon (PF) Christopher Marshall, Marshall Marguez, Raymond Betton | |
| 04:15 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Carl Robinson - foul #1 on Carl Robinson, team foul #7 | 55-70 |
| 04:15 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre misses the 1st free throw | 55-70 |
| 04:15 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre makes the 2nd free throw | 56-70 |
| 03:58 | Chicago State | Alfred Moore picks off the pass by Gary Russell | 56-70 |
| 03:54 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre misses the easy layup | 56-70 |
| 03:53 | Chicago State | The rebound goes to Donnie Boutwell | 56-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:32 | Chicago State | Richard Lamarre is called for the reach on Donnie Boutwell - foul #1 on Richard Lamarre, team foul #5 | 56-70 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Clarence Street (SF) Alfred Moore | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Marshall Marguez (SG), George Richardson (C) Carl Robinson, Donnie Boutwell | |
| 03:07 | Chicago State | Carl Hefley swats the layup by George Richardson | 56-70 |
| 03:05 | Western Illinois | Billy Briggs grabs the board | 56-70 |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Ray Tong (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Richard Lamarre (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Clarence Street (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Billy Briggs (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. C - Carl Hefley (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - James Jones (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marshall Marguez (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Russell (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - David Dillon (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - George Richardson (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:01 | Western Illinois | Richard Lamarre misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 56-70 |
| 02:59 | Chicago State | Gary Russell pulls down the rebound | 56-70 |
| 02:57 | Chicago State | James Jones's pass is intercepted by Ray Tong in the backcourt | 56-70 |
| 02:55 | Western Illinois | Clarence Street misses the lay-in | 56-70 |
| 02:54 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley tips it in | 58-70 |
| 02:35 | Chicago State | George Richardson blows the layup | 58-70 |
| 02:33 | Western Illinois | Carl Hefley grabs the defensive rebound | 58-70 |
| 02:23 | Western Illinois | A charge is called on Carl Hefley - foul #3 on Carl Hefley, team foul #6 | 58-70 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow (SG), Raymond Elkins (SF), Johnny Baker (C) Richard Lamarre, Billy Briggs, Carl Hefley | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Charles Navarrette (PG), Carl Robinson (SF), Donnie Boutwell (PF), Raymond Betton (C) Marshall Marguez, Gary Russell, David Dillon, George Richardson | |
| 01:55 | Chicago State | Johnny Baker takes the ball from Donnie Boutwell | 58-70 |
| 01:41 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker misses the shot in the lane but he's fouled by Donnie Boutwell - foul #2 on Donnie Boutwell, team foul #8 | 58-70 |
| 01:41 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker makes the 1st free throw | 59-70 |
| 01:41 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker misses the 2nd free throw | 59-70 |
| 01:41 | Chicago State | Donnie Boutwell snags the defensive board | 59-70 |
| 01:20 | Chicago State | James Jones clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 59-70 |
| 01:19 | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow gets the rebound | 59-70 |
| 01:13 | Western Illinois | Raymond Elkins misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 59-70 |
| 01:12 | Chicago State | Donnie Boutwell grabs the board | 59-70 |
| 00:50 | Chicago State | James Jones is fouled on the floor by Gary Renfrow - foul #1 on Gary Renfrow, team foul #7 | 59-70 |
| 00:50 | Chicago State | James Jones makes the 1st free throw | 59-71 |
| 00:50 | Chicago State | James Jones misses the 2nd free throw | 59-71 |
| 00:50 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker pulls down the rebound | 59-71 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:44 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 59-71 |
| 00:42 | Chicago State | Donnie Boutwell pulls down the rebound | 59-71 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Chicago State | Raymond Betton is hacked by Johnny Baker - foul #2 on Johnny Baker, team foul #8 | 59-71 |
| 00:21 | Chicago State | Raymond Betton misses the 1st free throw | 59-71 |
| 00:21 | Western Illinois | Johnny Baker grabs the board | 59-71 |
| 00:14 | Western Illinois | Gary Renfrow drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Johnny Baker | 62-71 |
| 00:14 | Chicago State | Chicago State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-71 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alfred Moore (PG), Richard Lamarre (SG), Larry Wagner (SF), Billy Briggs (PF), Carl Hefley (C) Ray Tong, Gary Renfrow, Raymond Elkins, Clarence Street, Johnny Baker | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Christopher Marshall (PG), Marshall Marguez (SG), Gary Russell (SF), David Dillon (PF), George Richardson (C) Charles Navarrette, James Jones, Carl Robinson, Raymond Betton, Donnie Boutwell | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:11 | Chicago State | Gary Russell is hacked by Alfred Moore in the backcourt - foul #1 on Alfred Moore, team foul #9 | 62-71 |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Charles Navarrette (PG), Donnie Boutwell (PF) Christopher Marshall, David Dillon | |
| 00:11 | Chicago State | Gary Russell makes the 1st free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:11 | Chicago State | Gary Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 62-73 |
| 00:05 | Western Illinois | Alfred Moore drills a 3 from the left corner set up by Larry Wagner | 65-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Chicago State | Charles Navarrette runs out the clock | 65-73 |