| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Adam Kelty (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Andrew Macy (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Sala (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Mark Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - George Grenier (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Andrew Gardner (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Hugh Tanguay (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Dennis Robertson (fresh) 6 reb. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay inbounds the ball | 37-30 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:42 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay misses short on a turnaround from close range but he's fouled by George Grenier - foul #1 on George Grenier, team foul #1 | 37-30 |
| 19:42 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay makes the 1st free throw | 37-31 |
| 19:42 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay makes the 2nd free throw | 37-32 |
| 19:26 | Illinois State | Dennis Robertson is called for the reach on Mark Thomas - foul #3 on Dennis Robertson, team foul #1 | 37-32 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet (PF) Dennis Robertson | |
| 19:06 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 40-32 |
| 18:54 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett misses the wide open jumpshot from the right wing | 40-32 |
| 18:53 | Illinois State | George Grenier grabs the defensive rebound | 40-32 |
| 18:33 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy makes the shot in the paint | 42-32 |
| 18:13 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett is open and buries a jumpshot from the right side set up by Daniel Inabinet | 42-34 |
| 17:50 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas hits a floater from close range and he's hacked by Howard Pritchett - foul #1 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #2 | 44-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen (SF), Garland Pelkey (C) James Sala, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (SG), John Sullivan (SF), Edward Gould (PF), Arthur Anthony (C) Andrew Gardner, Hugh Tanguay, Daniel Inabinet, Howard Pritchett | |
| 17:50 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas makes the free throw | 45-34 |
| 17:21 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-34 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Russell Davis (C) Mark Thomas | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett (C) Russell Smith | |
| 17:08 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen misses short on a shot from the left side | 45-34 |
| 17:06 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan gets the rebound | 45-34 |
| 16:43 | Western Kentucky | David Smith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 45-34 |
| 16:42 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett tips it home | 45-36 |
| 16:28 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line | 45-36 |
| 16:26 | Western Kentucky | David Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 45-36 |
| 16:23 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony is fouled in the backcourt by Andrew Macy - foul #1 on Andrew Macy, team foul #2 | 45-36 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Sala (SF), Danny Sweeney (PF), George Grenier (C) Andrew Macy, Garland Pelkey, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Andrew Gardner (SG) David Smith, Howard Pritchett | |
| 16:07 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses short on a runner in the paint | 45-36 |
| 16:06 | Illinois State | George Grenier snags the defensive board | 45-36 |
| 15:57 | Illinois State | Andrew Gardner steals it from George Grenier | 45-36 |
| 15:52 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan hits the finger roll set up by Andrew Gardner | 45-38 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Adam Kelty (tiring) 3 pts. SG - Ricky Petersen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - James Sala (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Danny Sweeney (fresh) 2 reb. C - George Grenier (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Andrew Gardner (fresh) 4 ast. SF - John Sullivan (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Edward Gould (fresh) 3 pts. C - Arthur Anthony (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:31 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty is hacked by Arthur Anthony - foul #1 on Arthur Anthony, team foul #3 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Moore (PG), Andrew Macy (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), Mark Thomas (PF) Adam Kelty, Ricky Petersen, James Sala, Danny Sweeney | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay (SF), Dennis Robertson (PF), Daniel Inabinet (C) John Sullivan, Edward Gould, Arthur Anthony | |
| 15:17 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas drills a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Walter Moore | 47-38 |
| 15:01 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner misses the fadeaway from the left side | 47-38 |
| 14:59 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell snags the defensive board | 47-38 |
| 14:38 | Illinois State | George Grenier clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 47-38 |
| 14:36 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Andrew Gardner | 47-38 |
| 14:14 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson clanks a runner in the lane | 47-38 |
| 14:13 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-38 |
| 13:57 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson knocks in the shot from the left block and he's fouled by Mark Thomas - foul #2 on Mark Thomas, team foul #3 | 47-40 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen (SG), Garland Pelkey (PF), Russell Davis (C) Andrew Macy, Mark Thomas, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (PG), David Smith (SG), Edward Gould (SF), Howard Pritchett (C) Russell Smith, Andrew Gardner, Hugh Tanguay, Daniel Inabinet | |
| 13:57 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson makes the free throw | 47-41 |
| 13:41 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey misses badly on a runner near the basket | 47-41 |
| 13:39 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey snags the offensive board | 47-41 |
| 13:19 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Walter Moore | 50-41 |
| 13:12 | Western Kentucky | David Smith can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 50-41 |
| 13:11 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Russell Davis | 50-41 |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen loses the dribble to Howard Pritchett | 50-41 |
| 12:56 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan double dribbles in the backcourt | 50-41 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Arthur Anthony (PF) David Smith, Dennis Robertson | |
| 12:44 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell scores on a floater from the left side | 52-41 |
| 12:22 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould buries a jumpshot from the free throw line | 52-43 |
| 12:01 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 52-43 |
| 12:00 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett grabs the defensive rebound | 52-43 |
| 11:45 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Gary Blackwell - foul #4 on Gary Blackwell, team foul #4 | 52-43 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Macy (SG), James Sala (SF), Mark Thomas (PF), Danny Sweeney (C) Ricky Petersen, Gary Blackwell, Garland Pelkey, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay (SF), Dennis Robertson (PF) Edward Gould, Arthur Anthony | |
| 11:45 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan makes the 1st free throw | 52-44 |
| 11:45 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses the 2nd free throw | 52-44 |
| 11:45 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 52-44 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Walter Moore (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Andrew Macy (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Sala (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Mark Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Danny Sweeney (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Sullivan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Hugh Tanguay (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Robertson (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:16 | Illinois State | Walter Moore's pass is intercepted by Russell Smith | 52-44 |
| 11:12 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay lays it in on a nice dish by Russell Smith | 52-46 |
| 11:01 | Illinois State | James Sala loses the ball out of bounds | 52-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (PG), George Grenier (C) Walter Moore, Danny Sweeney | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (PG), Andrew Gardner (SG), Edward Gould (PF), Daniel Inabinet (C) Russell Smith, John Sullivan, Dennis Robertson, Howard Pritchett | |
| 10:49 | Western Kentucky | David Smith is wide open but clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 52-46 |
| 10:48 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet gets the offensive rebound | 52-46 |
| 10:41 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay is fouled on the floor by George Grenier - foul #2 on George Grenier, team foul #5 | 52-46 |
| 10:26 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-46 |
| 10:13 | Illinois State | George Grenier is fouled on the floor by David Smith - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #4 | 52-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen (SG) Andrew Macy | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Arthur Anthony (C) David Smith, Edward Gould | |
| 09:57 | Illinois State | James Sala misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 52-46 |
| 09:55 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas hits the follow up shot | 54-46 |
| 09:37 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay's layup is rejected by George Grenier | 54-46 |
| 09:35 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to George Grenier | 54-46 |
| 09:14 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas can't throw it down | 54-46 |
| 09:12 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas can't tip it in | 54-46 |
| 09:10 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Hugh Tanguay | 54-46 |
| 09:08 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Hugh Tanguay, team foul #5 | 54-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Moore (PG), Andrew Macy (SG), Danny Sweeney (PF), Russell Davis (C) Adam Kelty, Ricky Petersen, Mark Thomas, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (SG), Edward Gould (SF), Dennis Robertson (PF), Howard Pritchett (C) Andrew Gardner, Hugh Tanguay, Daniel Inabinet, Arthur Anthony | |
| 08:53 | Illinois State | James Sala throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey (PF) Danny Sweeney | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG) David Smith | |
| 08:41 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (SG) Russell Smith | |
| 08:24 | Illinois State | James Sala can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 54-46 |
| 08:22 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan grabs the defensive rebound | 54-46 |
| 08:06 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan connects on the jumper from the baseline | 54-48 |
| 07:39 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint | 54-48 |
| 07:38 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould gets the rebound | 54-48 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Walter Moore (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Andrew Macy (tiring) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Sala (tiring) 5 pts. PF - Garland Pelkey (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Russell Davis (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - John Sullivan (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Dennis Robertson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:11 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan knocks in the jumper from the right wing set up by Edward Gould | 54-50 |
| 06:59 | Illinois State | Howard Pritchett is called for the reach on Russell Davis - foul #2 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #6 | 54-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), Mark Thomas (PF), George Grenier (C) Walter Moore, Andrew Macy, James Sala, Garland Pelkey, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Andrew Gardner (SG), Hugh Tanguay (SF), Arthur Anthony (PF) John Sullivan, David Smith, Edward Gould, Dennis Robertson | |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen can't connect on a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Arthur Anthony - foul #2 on Arthur Anthony, team foul #7 | 54-50 |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen makes the 1st free throw | 55-50 |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen makes the 2nd free throw | 56-50 |
| 06:23 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony is open and buries a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Andrew Gardner | 56-52 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | George Grenier misses long on a driving attempt in the lane but he's hacked by Arthur Anthony - foul #3 on Arthur Anthony, team foul #8 | 56-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Moore (PG) Adam Kelty | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould (SF), Daniel Inabinet (PF) Hugh Tanguay, Howard Pritchett | |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | George Grenier makes the 1st free throw | 57-52 |
| 06:02 | Illinois State | George Grenier makes the 2nd free throw | 58-52 |
| 05:59 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Walter Moore - foul #4 on Walter Moore, team foul #6 | 58-52 |
| 05:47 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith is open and scores on a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Arthur Anthony | 58-54 |
| 05:36 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 58-54 |
| 05:35 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner gets the rebound | 58-54 |
| 05:28 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould can't connect on an uncontested pull-up jumper from the right wing | 58-54 |
| 05:27 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas grabs the board | 58-54 |
| 05:09 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Walter Moore | 61-54 |
| 05:07 | Western Kentucky | Walter Moore takes the ball from Andrew Gardner in the backcourt | 61-54 |
| 04:57 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 61-54 |
| 04:55 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas grabs the offensive board | 61-54 |
| 04:46 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 61-54 |
| 04:44 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Edward Gould | 61-54 |
| 04:26 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould is hacked by Gary Blackwell - foul #5 on Gary Blackwell, team foul #7 | 61-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (PG), Andrew Macy (SG), Danny Sweeney (PF), Russell Davis (C) Walter Moore, Gary Blackwell, Mark Thomas, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (PG), David Smith (SG), Dennis Robertson (PF), Howard Pritchett (C) Russell Smith, Andrew Gardner, Daniel Inabinet, Arthur Anthony | |
| 04:26 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould misses the 1st free throw | 61-54 |
| 04:26 | Illinois State | Russell Davis pulls down the rebound | 61-54 |
| 04:19 | Illinois State | Danny Sweeney blows the layup | 61-54 |
| 04:18 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson grabs the board | 61-54 |
| 04:12 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Macy steals it from Howard Pritchett in the backcourt | 61-54 |
| 04:01 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy is hacked by David Smith - foul #2 on David Smith, team foul #9 | 61-54 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay (SF) Edward Gould | |
| 04:01 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy makes the 1st free throw | 62-54 |
| 04:01 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy misses the 2nd free throw | 62-54 |
| 04:01 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Dennis Robertson | 62-54 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:47 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson banks in the layup on a great pass from Hugh Tanguay | 62-56 |
| 03:27 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty is hacked by Howard Pritchett - foul #3 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #10 | 62-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Sala (SF), Garland Pelkey (PF) Ricky Petersen, Danny Sweeney | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG) David Smith | |
| 03:27 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty makes the 1st free throw | 63-56 |
| 03:27 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty misses the 2nd free throw | 63-56 |
| 03:27 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson snags the defensive board | 63-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Adam Kelty (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Andrew Macy (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Sala (tiring) 5 pts. PF - Garland Pelkey (fresh) 2 reb. C - Russell Davis (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Sullivan (fresh) 11 pts. SF - Hugh Tanguay (fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dennis Robertson (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:14 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay is hacked by James Sala - foul #1 on James Sala, team foul #8 | 63-56 |
| 03:14 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay makes the 1st free throw | 63-57 |
| 03:14 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay makes the 2nd free throw | 63-58 |
| 02:54 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 63-58 |
| 02:52 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan pulls down the rebound | 63-58 |
| 02:43 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Andrew Macy - foul #2 on Andrew Macy, team foul #9 | 63-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Moore (PG), Mark Thomas (PF), George Grenier (C) Adam Kelty, Garland Pelkey, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould (PF) Dennis Robertson | |
| 02:43 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan makes the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 02:43 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 02:43 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to George Grenier | 63-59 |
| 02:21 | Illinois State | James Sala misses long on a fadeaway in the lane | 63-59 |
| 02:20 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas hits the follow up shot | 65-59 |
| 02:20 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (SG), Ricky Petersen (SF) Andrew Macy, James Sala | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner (SG), Dennis Robertson (PF) John Sullivan, Edward Gould | |
| 02:06 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #11 | 65-59 |
| 01:55 | Illinois State | Mark Thomas misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 65-59 |
| 01:54 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett snags the defensive board | 65-59 |
| 01:50 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith hits a wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Andrew Gardner | 65-62 |
| 01:27 | Illinois State | Walter Moore is hacked by Russell Smith - foul #2 on Russell Smith, team foul #12 | 65-62 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Macy (SG), James Sala (SF) Ricky Petersen, Adam Kelty | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 01:27 | Illinois State | Walter Moore makes the 1st free throw | 66-62 |
| 01:27 | Illinois State | Walter Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:25 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Macy is called for the reach on Andrew Gardner in the backcourt - foul #3 on Andrew Macy, team foul #10 | 67-62 |
| 01:25 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner misses the 1st free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:25 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner misses the 2nd free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:25 | Illinois State | George Grenier pulls down the rebound | 67-62 |
| 01:21 | Illinois State | James Sala drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from George Grenier | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 01:05 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Hugh Tanguay | 70-65 |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | James Sala can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 70-65 |
| 00:41 | Illinois State | George Grenier grabs the offensive board | 70-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:40 | Illinois State | George Grenier is hacked by Howard Pritchett - foul #5 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #13 | 70-65 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen (SG) Andrew Macy | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet (C) Howard Pritchett | |
| 00:40 | Illinois State | George Grenier makes the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:40 | Illinois State | George Grenier makes the 2nd free throw | 72-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:36 | Western Kentucky | Walter Moore steps in front of the Hugh Tanguay pass in the backcourt | 72-65 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen is fouled on the floor by Daniel Inabinet - foul #1 on Daniel Inabinet, team foul #14 | 72-65 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen misses the 1st free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:33 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen makes the 2nd free throw | 73-65 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:28 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith buries a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Andrew Gardner | 73-68 |
| 00:25 | Illinois State | Walter Moore is hacked by Russell Smith in the backcourt - foul #3 on Russell Smith, team foul #15 | 73-68 |
| 00:25 | Illinois State | Walter Moore makes the 1st free throw | 74-68 |
| 00:25 | Illinois State | Walter Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 75-68 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:19 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Gardner buries a 3 from the left corner | 75-71 |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | Andrew Gardner is called for the reach on James Sala in the backcourt - foul #1 on Andrew Gardner, team foul #16 | 75-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (PG), Andrew Macy (SG) Walter Moore, Ricky Petersen | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | James Sala makes the 1st free throw | 76-71 |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | James Sala makes the 2nd free throw | 77-71 |
| 00:14 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith is hacked by Andrew Macy in the backcourt - foul #4 on Andrew Macy, team foul #11 | 77-71 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Walter Moore (PG) Adam Kelty | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:14 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith makes the 1st free throw | 77-72 |
| 00:14 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 77-73 |
| 00:12 | Illinois State | George Grenier is hacked by Russell Smith in the backcourt - foul #4 on Russell Smith, team foul #17 | 77-73 |
| 00:12 | Illinois State | George Grenier makes the 1st free throw | 78-73 |
| 00:12 | Illinois State | George Grenier misses the 2nd free throw | 78-73 |
| 00:12 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson grabs the board | 78-73 |
| 00:04 | Western Kentucky | Hugh Tanguay comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 78-73 |
| 00:02 | Western Kentucky | Dennis Robertson grabs the offensive rebound | 78-73 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | The clock runs out | 78-73 |