| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Vule Trudnowski (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dallas Russell (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Ted Stilson (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Mauricio Bruno (fresh) 5 pts. C - Gordon Nealy (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Mark Roth (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Keith Hanson (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Ron Dixon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Swan (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson inbounds the ball | 32-33 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:41 | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski throws a bad pass out of bounds | 32-33 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Ted Stilson - foul #1 on Ted Stilson, team foul #1 | 32-33 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson makes the 1st free throw | 32-34 |
| 19:25 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson makes the 2nd free throw | 32-35 |
| 19:16 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Ted Stilson | 35-35 |
| 19:08 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin scores on a jumper from the right wing set up by Keith Hanson and he's hacked by Vule Trudnowski - foul #2 on Vule Trudnowski, team foul #2 | 35-37 |
| 19:08 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin makes the free throw | 35-38 |
| 18:51 | Western Kentucky | Edgar Templin takes the ball from Vule Trudnowski | 35-38 |
| 18:29 | Illinois State | Mauricio Bruno blocks the short jumper by Keith Hanson | 35-38 |
| 18:27 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell grabs the defensive rebound | 35-38 |
| 18:25 | Western Kentucky | Mark Roth takes the ball from Gordon Nealy in the backcourt | 35-38 |
| 18:20 | Illinois State | Michael Swan comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 35-38 |
| 18:19 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Edgar Templin | 35-38 |
| 18:09 | Illinois State | Mark Roth is hacked by Dallas Russell - foul #3 on Dallas Russell, team foul #3 | 35-38 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford (SG), Ryan Penley (C) Dallas Russell, Gordon Nealy | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski (PG), Daniel Jones (SG), Ryan Avalos (SF), David White (C) Edgar Templin, Mark Roth, Keith Hanson, Michael Swan | |
| 17:55 | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski buries a jumper from the baseline | 35-40 |
| 17:38 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley knocks in the shot from close range on a nice dish by Matthew Ford | 37-40 |
| 17:16 | Illinois State | David White blows the layup but the foul's on Ryan Penley - foul #3 on Ryan Penley, team foul #4 | 37-40 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffery Lam (PG), Anthony Yates (SF), Florencio Russo (PF), Gerald Ferrante (C) Vule Trudnowski, Ted Stilson, Mauricio Bruno, Ryan Penley | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG) Daniel Jones | |
| 17:16 | Illinois State | David White makes the 1st free throw | 37-41 |
| 17:16 | Illinois State | David White misses the 2nd free throw | 37-41 |
| 17:16 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon gets the offensive rebound | 37-41 |
| 17:00 | Illinois State | Jeffery Lam takes the ball from Ryan Avalos | 37-41 |
| 16:58 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Avalos picks off the pass by Jeffery Lam in the backcourt | 37-41 |
| 16:50 | Illinois State | David White is hacked by Matthew Ford - foul #2 on Matthew Ford, team foul #5 | 37-41 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Keith Hanson (SF) Ron Dixon | |
| 16:32 | Illinois State | David White scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Alexei Szklarski | 37-44 |
| 16:06 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-44 |
| 15:50 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from David White | 40-46 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jeffery Lam (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Matthew Ford (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Anthony Yates (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Florencio Russo (fresh) 2 pts. C - Gerald Ferrante (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Alexei Szklarski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Keith Hanson (fresh) 8 pts. PF - David White (fairly fresh) 8 pts. C - Ryan Avalos (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:28 | Western Kentucky | Florencio Russo misses the easy layup but he's fouled by David White - foul #1 on David White, team foul #1 | 40-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski (PG), Dallas Russell (SG), Ted Stilson (SF), Gordon Nealy (C) Jeffery Lam, Matthew Ford, Anthony Yates, Gerald Ferrante | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Manuel King (PG), Mark Roth (SG), Sean Jamar (SF), Michael Swan (PF), Jerry Morrison (C) Edgar Templin, Alexei Szklarski, Keith Hanson, David White, Ryan Avalos | |
| 15:28 | Western Kentucky | Florencio Russo makes the 1st free throw | 41-46 |
| 15:28 | Western Kentucky | Florencio Russo misses the 2nd free throw | 41-46 |
| 15:28 | Illinois State | Michael Swan gets the rebound | 41-46 |
| 15:10 | Illinois State | Manuel King misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 41-46 |
| 15:08 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy grabs the board | 41-46 |
| 15:03 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 41-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno (PF) Florencio Russo | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 14:44 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison misses short on a jump hook near the basket | 41-46 |
| 14:43 | Illinois State | Michael Swan tips it but misses | 41-46 |
| 14:42 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy snags the defensive board | 41-46 |
| 14:22 | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 41-46 |
| 14:20 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Mark Roth | 41-46 |
| 14:08 | Illinois State | Gordon Nealy steals it from Manuel King | 41-46 |
| 13:50 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 41-46 |
| 13:48 | Illinois State | Mark Roth snags the defensive board | 41-46 |
| 13:42 | Illinois State | Sean Jamar misses the 3 from straight away | 41-46 |
| 13:40 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy grabs the board | 41-46 |
| 13:16 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno scores on a jump hook in the lane set up by Vule Trudnowski | 43-46 |
| 13:05 | Illinois State | Sean Jamar is called for traveling | 43-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford (PG), Ryan Penley (SF), Anthony Yates (PF), Gerald Ferrante (C) Vule Trudnowski, Ted Stilson, Mauricio Bruno, Gordon Nealy | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG), Alexei Szklarski (SG), Keith Hanson (SF), Ron Dixon (PF) Manuel King, Mark Roth, Sean Jamar, Michael Swan | |
| 12:47 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-46 |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates tips it back up and in | 45-46 |
| 12:30 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison double dribbles | 45-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffery Lam (PG) Dallas Russell | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ryan Avalos (C) Jerry Morrison | |
| 12:09 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley banks in the wide open layup | 47-46 |
| 12:05 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson's dunk attempt is rejected by Gerald Ferrante | 47-46 |
| 12:04 | Western Kentucky | Jeffery Lam snags the defensive board | 47-46 |
| 11:55 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford clanks a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Alexei Szklarski - foul #3 on Alexei Szklarski, team foul #2 | 47-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | David White (PF) Ron Dixon | |
| 11:55 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford misses the 1st free throw | 47-46 |
| 11:55 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford makes the 2nd free throw | 48-46 |
| 11:46 | Illinois State | David White misses the fadeaway in the paint | 48-46 |
| 11:45 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley gets the rebound | 48-46 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jeffery Lam (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SG - Matthew Ford (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Ryan Penley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. PF - Anthony Yates (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Ferrante (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Alexei Szklarski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Keith Hanson (fresh) 8 pts. PF - David White (fresh) 8 pts. C - Ryan Avalos (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:36 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 48-46 |
| 11:34 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson grabs the board | 48-46 |
| 11:19 | Illinois State | Ryan Penley is called for the reach on David White - foul #4 on Ryan Penley, team foul #6 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell (SG), Ted Stilson (SF), Mauricio Bruno (PF), Gordon Nealy (C) Matthew Ford, Ryan Penley, Anthony Yates, Gerald Ferrante | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Manuel King (PG), Daniel Jones (SG), Ron Dixon (PF) Edgar Templin, Alexei Szklarski, Ryan Avalos | |
| 11:02 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson is whistled for traveling | 48-46 |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Ron Dixon - foul #2 on Ron Dixon, team foul #3 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski (PG) Jeffery Lam | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Roth (SG), Michael Swan (C) Keith Hanson, David White | |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno misses the 1st free throw | 48-46 |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno makes the 2nd free throw | 49-46 |
| 10:22 | Illinois State | Daniel Jones misses badly on a shot from the left side | 49-46 |
| 10:21 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno gets the rebound | 49-46 |
| 10:19 | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski is hacked by Manuel King in the backcourt - foul #2 on Manuel King, team foul #4 | 49-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG), Sean Jamar (SF), Jerry Morrison (C) Manuel King, Daniel Jones, Ron Dixon | |
| 09:59 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno makes the wide open jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Dallas Russell | 51-46 |
| 09:55 | Illinois State | Mark Roth loses the dribble to Gordon Nealy | 51-46 |
| 09:41 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell misses short on a 3 from straight away | 51-46 |
| 09:40 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno tips it home | 53-46 |
| 09:20 | Illinois State | Mauricio Bruno swats the short shot by Mark Roth | 53-46 |
| 09:19 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy snags the defensive board | 53-46 |
| 09:15 | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski's pass is intercepted by Edgar Templin in the backcourt | 53-46 |
| 09:14 | Illinois State | Sean Jamar throws it down on a great pass from Edgar Templin | 53-48 |
| 08:56 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-48 |
| 08:55 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison grabs the board | 53-48 |
| 08:38 | Illinois State | Michael Swan misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 53-48 |
| 08:37 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison misses the tip | 53-48 |
| 08:36 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison grabs the offensive rebound | 53-48 |
| 08:24 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin misses the floater from the left wing | 53-48 |
| 08:22 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison can't tip it in | 53-48 |
| 08:20 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin hits the follow up shot | 53-50 |
| 08:05 | Western Kentucky | Mark Roth takes the ball from Ted Stilson | 53-50 |
| 07:50 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin knocks in the jumper from the left wing | 53-52 |
| 07:48 | Western Kentucky | Edgar Templin is called for the reach on Vule Trudnowski in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edgar Templin, team foul #5 | 53-52 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Jeffery Lam (PG), Matthew Ford (SG), Ryan Penley (SF), Anthony Yates (PF), Gerald Ferrante (C) Vule Trudnowski, Dallas Russell, Ted Stilson, Mauricio Bruno, Gordon Nealy | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Alexei Szklarski (PG), Daniel Jones (SG), Keith Hanson (SF), Ron Dixon (PF), David White (C) Edgar Templin, Mark Roth, Sean Jamar, Michael Swan, Jerry Morrison | |
| 07:31 | Western Kentucky | Ryan Penley misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 53-52 |
| 07:29 | Illinois State | David White pulls down the rebound | 53-52 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Jeffery Lam (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SG - Matthew Ford (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Ryan Penley (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. PF - Anthony Yates (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Ferrante (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Alexei Szklarski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Daniel Jones (fresh) SF - Keith Hanson (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Ron Dixon (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - David White (fresh) 8 pts. | |
| 07:05 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson connects on the floater in the lane and the foul's on Ryan Penley - foul #5 on Ryan Penley, team foul #7 | 53-54 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Florencio Russo (PF) Ryan Penley | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 07:05 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson makes the free throw | 53-55 |
| 06:50 | Western Kentucky | Gerald Ferrante can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 53-55 |
| 06:48 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson pulls down the rebound | 53-55 |
| 06:32 | Illinois State | Gerald Ferrante steals the ball from Ron Dixon | 53-55 |
| 06:10 | Western Kentucky | Jeffery Lam can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 53-55 |
| 06:09 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-55 |
| 05:57 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates loses the dribble to Daniel Jones | 53-55 |
| 05:47 | Illinois State | David White buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Ron Dixon | 53-57 |
| 05:23 | Western Kentucky | Ron Dixon steals the ball from Matthew Ford | 53-57 |
| 04:56 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson connects on the turnaround from the left block set up by Daniel Jones | 53-59 |
| 04:54 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Jones is called for the reach on Matthew Ford in the backcourt - foul #1 on Daniel Jones, team foul #6 | 53-59 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski (PG), Dallas Russell (SG), Ted Stilson (SF), Mauricio Bruno (PF), Gordon Nealy (C) Jeffery Lam, Matthew Ford, Anthony Yates, Florencio Russo, Gerald Ferrante | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Edgar Templin (PG), Manuel King (SG), Ryan Avalos (SF), Jerry Morrison (C) Alexei Szklarski, Daniel Jones, Keith Hanson, David White | |
| 04:39 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 53-59 |
| 04:37 | Illinois State | Ryan Avalos pulls down the rebound | 53-59 |
| 04:12 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon misses the runner near the basket but he's fouled by Mauricio Bruno - foul #2 on Mauricio Bruno, team foul #8 | 53-59 |
| 04:12 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon makes the 1st free throw | 53-60 |
| 04:12 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon makes the 2nd free throw | 53-61 |
| 03:50 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson clanks a jump hook from the baseline | 53-61 |
| 03:49 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison grabs the defensive rebound | 53-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:20 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon blows the layup | 53-61 |
| 03:18 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson grabs the board | 53-61 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Vule Trudnowski (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dallas Russell (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ted Stilson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mauricio Bruno (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. C - Gordon Nealy (tiring) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Edgar Templin (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Manuel King (fresh) SF - Ryan Avalos (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ron Dixon (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Jerry Morrison (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:14 | Western Kentucky | Jerry Morrison takes the ball from Ted Stilson | 53-61 |
| 02:50 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 53-61 |
| 02:49 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno grabs the defensive rebound | 53-61 |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson misses short on a shot from just outside the lane | 53-61 |
| 02:24 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison grabs the board | 53-61 |
| 02:24 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford (PG), Anthony Yates (PF), Gerald Ferrante (C) Vule Trudnowski, Mauricio Bruno, Gordon Nealy | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Roth (SG), Keith Hanson (SF), Michael Swan (PF), David White (C) Manuel King, Ryan Avalos, Ron Dixon, Jerry Morrison | |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | David White clanks a floater from close range | 53-61 |
| 02:03 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell pulls down the rebound | 53-61 |
| 02:03 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Vule Trudnowski (PG) Matthew Ford | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 01:46 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell hits a 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:26 | Illinois State | Mark Roth misses the driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Dallas Russell - foul #4 on Dallas Russell, team foul #9 | 56-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno (PF), Gordon Nealy (C) Anthony Yates, Gerald Ferrante | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ron Dixon (PF), Jerry Morrison (C) Michael Swan, David White | |
| 01:26 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 1st free throw | 56-62 |
| 01:26 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 2nd free throw | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:08 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 56-63 |
| 01:07 | Illinois State | Jerry Morrison pulls down the rebound | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:02 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin's pass is intercepted by Dallas Russell | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:48 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline | 56-63 |
| 00:47 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell grabs the offensive rebound | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:44 | Western Kentucky | Mauricio Bruno is whistled for traveling | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Vule Trudnowski - foul #3 on Vule Trudnowski, team foul #10 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | David White (C) Jerry Morrison | |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon makes the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 00:43 | Illinois State | Ron Dixon misses the 2nd free throw | 56-64 |
| 00:43 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy snags the defensive board | 56-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:38 | Western Kentucky | Dallas Russell buries a 3 pointer from the right wing | 59-64 |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | Dallas Russell is called for the reach on Mark Roth in the backcourt - foul #5 on Dallas Russell, team foul #11 | 59-64 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford (SG) Dallas Russell | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | Mark Roth misses the 1st free throw | 59-64 |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 2nd free throw | 59-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:33 | Western Kentucky | Ted Stilson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 59-65 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Jones (SG) Mark Roth | |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | Gordon Nealy is called for the reach on David White - foul #1 on Gordon Nealy, team foul #12 | 59-65 |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | David White makes the 1st free throw | 59-66 |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | David White misses the 2nd free throw | 59-66 |
| 00:31 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy grabs the defensive rebound | 59-66 |
| 00:29 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Jones steals the ball from Vule Trudnowski in the backcourt | 59-66 |
| 00:29 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 59-66 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Roth (SG) Daniel Jones | |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin is fouled on the floor by Matthew Ford - foul #3 on Matthew Ford, team foul #13 | 59-66 |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin makes the 1st free throw | 59-67 |
| 00:28 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin makes the 2nd free throw | 59-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:23 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 59-68 |
| 00:21 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Ted Stilson | 59-68 |
| 00:19 | Western Kentucky | Matthew Ford knocks in the 3 from the right corner | 62-68 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson is fouled in the backcourt by Vule Trudnowski - foul #4 on Vule Trudnowski, team foul #14 | 62-68 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the 1st free throw | 62-68 |
| 00:17 | Illinois State | Keith Hanson misses the 2nd free throw | 62-68 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Gordon Nealy snags the defensive board | 62-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:10 | Western Kentucky | Mark Roth steals the ball from Matthew Ford | 62-68 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Vule Trudnowski is called for the reach on Mark Roth in the backcourt - foul #5 on Vule Trudnowski, team foul #15 | 62-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates (SG) Vule Trudnowski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Mark Roth misses the 1st free throw | 62-68 |
| 00:08 | Illinois State | Mark Roth makes the 2nd free throw | 62-69 |
| 00:06 | Western Kentucky | Anthony Yates loses the dribble to Edgar Templin in the backcourt | 62-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Edgar Templin runs out the clock | 62-69 |