| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fresh) SG - David Cobb (fresh) SF - Ellis Henderson (fresh) PF - Ryan Avalos (fresh) C - Jerry Morrison (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - William Mack (fresh) SG - Dallas Russell (fresh) SF - Thomas Hensley (fresh) PF - Mauricio Bruno (fresh) C - Leroy Reeves (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:39 | Illinois State | David Cobb comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 0-0 |
| 19:37 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley grabs the defensive rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:12 | Western Kentucky | Leroy Reeves is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 0-0 |
| 19:10 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison grabs the defensive rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:01 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson scores on a floater from the baseline | 2-0 |
| 18:59 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 2-0 |
| 18:47 | Illinois State | David Cobb is fouled on the floor by Mauricio Bruno - foul #1 on Mauricio Bruno, team foul #1 | 2-0 |
| 18:30 | Illinois State | Ryan Avalos drills a fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Ellis Henderson | 4-0 |
| 18:10 | Western Kentucky | Ellis Henderson takes the ball from Leroy Reeves | 4-0 |
| 18:05 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin banks in the layup set up by Ellis Henderson | 6-0 |
| 17:49 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno misses the shot near the basket but he's hacked by Ryan Avalos - foul #1 on Ryan Avalos, team foul #1 | 6-0 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Roth (PG), John Warner (SF), Michael Swan (PF), David White (C) Edgar Templin, Ellis Henderson, Ryan Avalos, Jerry Morrison | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 17:49 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno makes the 1st free throw | 6-1 |
| 17:49 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno makes the 2nd free throw | 6-2 |
| 17:27 | Illinois State | Thomas Hensley picks off the pass by David White | 6-2 |
| 17:14 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Thomas Hensley | 6-5 |
| 17:00 | Illinois State | John Warner misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 6-5 |
| 16:58 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno snags the defensive board | 6-5 |
| 16:56 | Western Kentucky | William Mack is fouled in the backcourt by David White - foul #1 on David White, team foul #2 | 6-5 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Keith Hanson (SF) David Cobb | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Hartwell (PG), Ryan Penley (PF) William Mack, Mauricio Bruno | |
| 16:41 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley scores on a fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Matthew Hartwell | 6-7 |
| 16:28 | Illinois State | Mark Roth slams it home on a nice dish by John Warner and he's fouled by Leroy Reeves - foul #1 on Leroy Reeves, team foul #2 | 8-7 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG), Ellis Henderson (SF), Joshua White (C) Keith Hanson, Michael Swan, David White | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Thomas Bouley (SG), Ted Stilson (SF), Anthony Yates (C) Dallas Russell, Thomas Hensley, Leroy Reeves | |
| 16:28 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the free throw | 9-7 |
| 16:07 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley drills a fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Matthew Hartwell | 9-9 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Mark Roth (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Ellis Henderson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - John Warner (fairly fresh) C - Joshua White (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Matthew Hartwell (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Thomas Bouley (fresh) SF - Ted Stilson (fresh) PF - Ryan Penley (fresh) 4 pts. C - Anthony Yates (fresh) | |
| 15:44 | Illinois State | John Warner misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 9-9 |
| 15:42 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley gets the rebound | 9-9 |
| 15:22 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Bouley buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Matthew Hartwell | 9-12 |
| 15:16 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson makes the runner from the right block on a nice dish by Edgar Templin and the foul's on Ted Stilson - foul #1 on Ted Stilson, team foul #3 | 11-12 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski (PG), David Cobb (SG), Ryan Avalos (PF), Jerry Morrison (C) Edgar Templin, Mark Roth, John Warner, Joshua White | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Mack (PG), Dallas Russell (SG), Thomas Hensley (SF), Mauricio Bruno (PF), Leroy Reeves (C) Matthew Hartwell, Thomas Bouley, Ted Stilson, Ryan Penley, Anthony Yates | |
| 15:16 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson makes the free throw | 12-12 |
| 15:12 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley is fouled in the backcourt by Ryan Avalos - foul #2 on Ryan Avalos, team foul #3 | 12-12 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Keith Hanson (SF), Michael Swan (PF) Ellis Henderson, Ryan Avalos | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 14:58 | Western Kentucky | Leroy Reeves makes the shot from close range set up by Mauricio Bruno | 12-14 |
| 14:41 | Illinois State | Michael Swan misses long on a shot in the paint but the foul's on Mauricio Bruno - foul #2 on Mauricio Bruno, team foul #4 | 12-14 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley (PF) Mauricio Bruno | |
| 14:41 | Illinois State | Michael Swan misses the 1st free throw | 12-14 |
| 14:41 | Illinois State | Michael Swan misses the 2nd free throw | 12-14 |
| 14:41 | Western Kentucky | Leroy Reeves snags the defensive board | 12-14 |
| 14:37 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley hits the finger roll | 12-16 |
| 14:17 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from David Cobb | 14-16 |
| 14:03 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 14-16 |
| 14:01 | Illinois State | Michael Swan snags the defensive board | 14-16 |
| 13:46 | Illinois State | Michael Swan is hacked by Ryan Penley - foul #1 on Ryan Penley, team foul #5 | 14-16 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG), Ellis Henderson (SF), Joshua White (PF), David White (C) Alexei Szklarski, Keith Hanson, Michael Swan, Jerry Morrison | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Hartwell (PG), Ted Stilson (SF), Thomas Bouley (PF), Anthony Yates (C) William Mack, Thomas Hensley, Ryan Penley, Leroy Reeves | |
| 13:32 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Dallas Russell - foul #1 on Dallas Russell, team foul #6 | 14-16 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Warner (SG) David Cobb | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 13:32 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin misses the 1st free throw | 14-16 |
| 13:32 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin misses the 2nd free throw | 14-16 |
| 13:32 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson grabs the board | 14-16 |
| 13:14 | Western Kentucky | The jump hook by Anthony Yates is blocked by David White | 14-16 |
| 13:12 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson tips it back up and in | 14-18 |
| 13:10 | Illinois State | Dallas Russell picks off the pass by Edgar Templin in the backcourt | 14-18 |
| 12:55 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates is fouled on the floor by David White - foul #2 on David White, team foul #4 | 14-18 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Cobb (SG), Jerry Morrison (C) Joshua White, David White | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro (PG), Leroy Reeves (C) Matthew Hartwell, Dallas Russell | |
| 12:42 | Western Kentucky | John Warner is called for the reach on Anthony Yates - foul #1 on John Warner, team foul #5 | 14-18 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Swan (PF) John Warner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Mack (PG), Thomas Hensley (SF) Michael Pedro, Ted Stilson | |
| 12:29 | Western Kentucky | The short jumper by William Mack is denied by Michael Swan | 14-18 |
| 12:28 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates can't tip it in | 14-18 |
| 12:27 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison grabs the defensive rebound | 14-18 |
| 12:07 | Illinois State | David Cobb knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Ellis Henderson | 17-18 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Cobb (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ellis Henderson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Michael Swan (fairly fresh) C - Jerry Morrison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - William Mack (fresh) SG - Thomas Bouley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Thomas Hensley (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Anthony Yates (fairly fresh) C - Leroy Reeves (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:51 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Thomas Hensley | 17-20 |
| 11:34 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson scores on a jumper from the left side | 19-20 |
| 11:17 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley misses badly on a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Michael Swan - foul #1 on Michael Swan, team foul #6 | 19-20 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Roth (PG), John Warner (SG), Keith Hanson (SF), Joshua White (PF) Edgar Templin, David Cobb, Ellis Henderson, Michael Swan | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Hartwell (PG), Dallas Russell (SG), Ryan Penley (PF), Joseph Parish (C) William Mack, Thomas Bouley, Anthony Yates, Leroy Reeves | |
| 11:17 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley misses the 1st free throw | 19-20 |
| 11:17 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley makes the 2nd free throw | 19-21 |
| 11:02 | Illinois State | Mark Roth is called for traveling | 19-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson (SF) Thomas Hensley | |
| 10:59 | Western Kentucky | Mark Roth steps in front of the Ted Stilson pass in the backcourt | 19-21 |
| 10:57 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson lays it up and in on a great pass from Mark Roth | 21-21 |
| 10:55 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Hartwell throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 21-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski (PG) Jerry Morrison | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 10:39 | Illinois State | Ryan Penley steals the ball from Keith Hanson | 21-21 |
| 10:24 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Parish is open but misses the lay-in | 21-21 |
| 10:22 | Illinois State | Mark Roth grabs the defensive rebound | 21-21 |
| 10:18 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the turnaround near the basket but he's hacked by Ryan Penley - foul #2 on Ryan Penley, team foul #7 | 21-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison (C) Joshua White | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro (PG), Thomas Bouley (PF) Matthew Hartwell, Ryan Penley | |
| 10:18 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson makes the 1st free throw | 22-21 |
| 10:18 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the 2nd free throw | 22-21 |
| 10:18 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Thomas Bouley | 22-21 |
| 10:13 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Bouley throws a bad pass out of bounds | 22-21 |
| 09:48 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the runner from the left block | 22-21 |
| 09:47 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell pulls down the rebound | 22-21 |
| 09:32 | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro misses the wide open fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 22-21 |
| 09:30 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson grabs the board | 22-21 |
| 09:17 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the jumper in the paint and the foul's on Thomas Bouley - foul #1 on Thomas Bouley, team foul #8 | 24-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Cobb (SG), Ellis Henderson (SF), Michael Swan (PF) Alexei Szklarski, Keith Hanson, John Warner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Mack (PG), Thomas Hensley (SF), Leroy Reeves (C) Michael Pedro, Ted Stilson, Joseph Parish | |
| 09:17 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the free throw | 25-21 |
| 08:57 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 25-21 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG) Mark Roth | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Hartwell (SG) Dallas Russell | |
| 08:52 | Illinois State | William Mack is called for the reach on Edgar Templin in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Mack, team foul #9 | 25-21 |
| 08:52 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin makes the 1st free throw | 26-21 |
| 08:52 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin makes the 2nd free throw | 27-21 |
| 08:26 | Western Kentucky | William Mack buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Matthew Hartwell | 27-24 |
| 08:15 | Illinois State | The pull-up jumper by Jerry Morrison is blocked by Leroy Reeves | 27-24 |
| 08:14 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson tips it but misses | 27-24 |
| 08:13 | Western Kentucky | Leroy Reeves grabs the defensive rebound | 27-24 |
| 07:54 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley is by himself and knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Matthew Hartwell | 27-27 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Cobb (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ellis Henderson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Michael Swan (tiring) C - Jerry Morrison (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - William Mack (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Matthew Hartwell (fairly fresh) 5 ast. SF - Thomas Hensley (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Thomas Bouley (tiring) 3 pts. C - Leroy Reeves (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:33 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Ellis Henderson is blocked by Thomas Hensley | 27-27 |
| 07:31 | Illinois State | Michael Swan hits the follow up shot | 29-27 |
| 07:26 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Bouley misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 29-27 |
| 07:25 | Illinois State | David Cobb grabs the defensive rebound | 29-27 |
| 07:19 | Illinois State | Leroy Reeves blocks the short jumper by Ellis Henderson | 29-27 |
| 07:17 | Illinois State | Michael Swan tips it in | 31-27 |
| 06:57 | Western Kentucky | William Mack buries a runner from close range set up by Thomas Hensley | 31-29 |
| 06:49 | Illinois State | Michael Swan is denied on a layup by Thomas Hensley | 31-29 |
| 06:47 | Western Kentucky | Leroy Reeves grabs the defensive rebound | 31-29 |
| 06:40 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley makes the wide open pull-up jumper from the right wing | 31-31 |
| 06:20 | Illinois State | David Cobb misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 31-31 |
| 06:19 | Illinois State | Michael Swan grabs the offensive board | 31-31 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Edgar Templin | 33-31 |
| 05:46 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley hits a runner from the baseline set up by William Mack | 33-33 |
| 05:40 | Illinois State | William Mack steals it from Ellis Henderson | 33-33 |
| 05:37 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley is fouled in the backcourt by Ellis Henderson - foul #1 on Ellis Henderson, team foul #7 | 33-33 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski (PG), Mark Roth (SG), Keith Hanson (SF), John Warner (PF), Joshua White (C) Edgar Templin, David Cobb, Ellis Henderson, Michael Swan, Jerry Morrison | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro (PG), Dallas Russell (SG), Anthony Yates (PF), Joseph Parish (C) William Mack, Matthew Hartwell, Thomas Bouley, Leroy Reeves | |
| 05:37 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley makes the 1st free throw | 33-34 |
| 05:37 | Western Kentucky | Thomas Hensley misses the 2nd free throw | 33-34 |
| 05:37 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson gets the rebound | 33-34 |
| 05:25 | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 33-34 |
| 05:23 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates pulls down the rebound | 33-34 |
| 05:21 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell is hacked by Mark Roth in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Roth, team foul #8 | 33-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson (SF) Thomas Hensley | |
| 05:21 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell makes the 1st free throw | 33-35 |
| 05:21 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 33-36 |
| 05:11 | Illinois State | Mark Roth connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Alexei Szklarski | 35-36 |
| 04:56 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson is whistled for traveling | 35-36 |
| 04:41 | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski misses short on a floater from the left wing | 35-36 |
| 04:40 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson tips it in | 37-36 |
| 04:28 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by John Warner - foul #2 on John Warner, team foul #9 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Cobb (SG), Michael Swan (C) Alexei Szklarski, John Warner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 04:28 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates makes the 1st free throw | 37-37 |
| 04:28 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates makes the 2nd free throw | 37-38 |
| 04:17 | Illinois State | Mark Roth is hacked by Ted Stilson - foul #2 on Ted Stilson, team foul #10 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson (SF) Keith Hanson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Mack (PG), Thomas Hensley (SF), Leroy Reeves (C) Michael Pedro, Ted Stilson, Joseph Parish | |
| 04:17 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 1st free throw | 38-38 |
| 04:17 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 2nd free throw | 39-38 |
| 03:55 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 39-38 |
| 03:54 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Anthony Yates | 39-38 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Roth (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Cobb (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ellis Henderson (tiring) 9 pts. PF - Joshua White (fairly fresh) C - Michael Swan (tired) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - William Mack (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dallas Russell (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Thomas Hensley (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 blk. PF - Anthony Yates (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Leroy Reeves (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:38 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-38 |
| 03:37 | Illinois State | Michael Swan pulls down the rebound | 39-38 |
| 03:13 | Illinois State | Ellis Henderson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 39-38 |
| 03:11 | Western Kentucky | Leroy Reeves snags the defensive board | 39-38 |
| 03:05 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates buries a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by William Mack | 39-40 |
| 03:03 | Illinois State | William Mack is called for the reach on Mark Roth in the backcourt - foul #2 on William Mack, team foul #11 | 39-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Warner (SG), Keith Hanson (SF), Ryan Avalos (PF), David White (C) David Cobb, Ellis Henderson, Joshua White, Michael Swan | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro (PG), Ryan Penley (SF), Mauricio Bruno (PF), Joseph Parish (C) William Mack, Thomas Hensley, Anthony Yates, Leroy Reeves | |
| 03:03 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 1st free throw | 40-40 |
| 03:03 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 2nd free throw | 41-40 |
| 03:00 | Western Kentucky | Mark Roth takes the ball from Ryan Penley in the backcourt | 41-40 |
| 02:46 | Illinois State | Mark Roth blows the layup | 41-40 |
| 02:44 | Western Kentucky | Joseph Parish snags the defensive board | 41-40 |
| 02:42 | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Roth - foul #2 on Mark Roth, team foul #10 | 41-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski (PG) Mark Roth | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 02:42 | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro makes the 1st free throw | 41-41 |
| 02:42 | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro makes the 2nd free throw | 41-42 |
| 02:14 | Illinois State | Ryan Avalos hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Alexei Szklarski | 43-42 |
| 01:59 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno blows the wide open layup | 43-42 |
| 01:57 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno tips it home | 43-44 |
| 01:38 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 43-44 |
| 01:36 | Illinois State | David White misses the tip | 43-44 |
| 01:34 | Illinois State | John Warner grabs the offensive board | 43-44 |
| 01:07 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 43-44 |
| 01:06 | Illinois State | John Warner grabs the offensive board | 43-44 |
| 00:58 | Illinois State | David White scores on a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Alexei Szklarski | 45-44 |
| 00:49 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell misses the wide open 3 pointer from the right corner | 45-44 |
| 00:48 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno tips it but misses | 45-44 |
| 00:46 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-44 |
| 00:23 | Western Kentucky | Michael Pedro is called for 5 seconds | 45-44 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG), David Cobb (SG), Ellis Henderson (SF), Jerry Morrison (C) Alexei Szklarski, John Warner, Keith Hanson, David White | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Mack (PG), Ted Stilson (SF), Leroy Reeves (C) Michael Pedro, Ryan Penley, Joseph Parish | |
| 00:02 | Illinois State | David Cobb misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side | 45-44 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | The clock runs out | 45-44 |