| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Randolph Hearne (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Lloyd Lucio (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leo Pomeroy (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Eugene Frates (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Scott Archambault (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Peter Cook (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Thomas Hill (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Benjamin Brakebill (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Charles Andrew (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Williams (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Benjamin Brakebill inbounds the ball | 34-45 |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 19:36 | Illinois State | Benjamin Brakebill steps out of bounds on the sideline | 34-45 |
| 19:20 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 34-45 |
| 19:18 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew grabs the board | 34-45 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew misses long on a turnaround near the basket but the foul's on Randolph Hearne - foul #1 on Randolph Hearne, team foul #1 | 34-45 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew makes the 1st free throw | 34-46 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew misses the 2nd free throw | 34-46 |
| 18:55 | Illinois State | Benjamin Brakebill gets the offensive rebound | 34-46 |
| 18:46 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 34-46 |
| 18:44 | Western Kentucky | Lloyd Lucio pulls down the rebound | 34-46 |
| 18:41 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne is hacked by Peter Cook in the backcourt - foul #2 on Peter Cook, team foul #1 | 34-46 |
| 18:22 | Western Kentucky | Peter Cook is called for the reach on Eugene Frates - foul #3 on Peter Cook, team foul #2 | 34-46 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino (PG), Otis Cammack (SF), Richard Stapleton (PF), Patrick Fortuna (C) Peter Cook, Benjamin Brakebill, Charles Andrew, Christopher Williams | |
| 18:10 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 34-46 |
| 18:08 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton grabs the board | 34-46 |
| 17:50 | Illinois State | Otis Cammack drills a shot in the lane set up by Thomas Hill | 34-48 |
| 17:31 | Western Kentucky | Otis Cammack steps in front of the Randolph Hearne pass | 34-48 |
| 17:20 | Illinois State | Otis Cammack hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-48 |
| 17:19 | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino hits the follow up shot | 34-50 |
| 17:11 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy is wide open but clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 34-50 |
| 17:09 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne pulls down the offensive rebound | 34-50 |
| 16:53 | Western Kentucky | The jumper by Lloyd Lucio is denied by Richard Stapleton | 34-50 |
| 16:51 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton pulls down the rebound | 34-50 |
| 16:22 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Robert Sparacino | 34-53 |
| 16:19 | Western Kentucky | Lloyd Lucio's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-53 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Walker (PG), James Morris (SG), Neil Webb (SF), Robert Williams (PF), Roger Fecteau (C) Randolph Hearne, Lloyd Lucio, Leo Pomeroy, Eugene Frates, Scott Archambault | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Benjamin Brakebill (SF), Charles Andrew (PF), Christopher Williams (C) Otis Cammack, Richard Stapleton, Patrick Fortuna | |
| 15:59 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 34-53 |
| 15:58 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Roger Fecteau | 34-53 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Walker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Morris (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Neil Webb (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Williams (fresh) 2 pts. C - Roger Fecteau (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Sparacino (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Thomas Hill (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - Benjamin Brakebill (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Charles Andrew (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Williams (fresh) | |
| 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) | |
| 15:48 | Western Kentucky | James Morris travels with the ball | 34-53 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Fred Eisenbarth (PG), Peter Cook (SG) Robert Sparacino, Thomas Hill | |
| 15:25 | Illinois State | Benjamin Brakebill hits a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Fred Eisenbarth | 34-55 |
| 15:12 | Western Kentucky | Neil Webb hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 34-55 |
| 15:10 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau gets the offensive rebound | 34-55 |
| 14:57 | Western Kentucky | James Morris can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 34-55 |
| 14:55 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew grabs the defensive rebound | 34-55 |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 14:35 | Illinois State | A charge is called on Peter Cook - foul #4 on Peter Cook, team foul #3 | 34-55 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne (PG), Lloyd Lucio (SG), Leo Pomeroy (SF), William Rusin (C) Michael Walker, James Morris, Neil Webb, Robert Williams | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas Hill (SG), Harold Heine (PF), Richard Stapleton (C) Peter Cook, Charles Andrew, Christopher Williams | |
| 14:16 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block | 34-55 |
| 14:15 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau tips it in | 36-55 |
| 14:02 | Illinois State | Fred Eisenbarth is hacked by Lloyd Lucio - foul #1 on Lloyd Lucio, team foul #2 | 36-55 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Eugene Frates (PF) Roger Fecteau | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino (SG), Otis Cammack (SF), Patrick Fortuna (C) Thomas Hill, Benjamin Brakebill, Harold Heine | |
| 13:46 | Illinois State | Fred Eisenbarth connects on the 3 from the right corner | 36-58 |
| 13:36 | Western Kentucky | Lloyd Lucio connects on the open shot in the paint | 38-58 |
| 13:07 | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino is called for traveling | 38-58 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Walker (PG), James Morris (SG), Neil Webb (SF), Robert Williams (PF), Scott Archambault (C) Randolph Hearne, Lloyd Lucio, Leo Pomeroy, Eugene Frates, William Rusin | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Charles Andrew (PF), Christopher Williams (C) Richard Stapleton, Patrick Fortuna | |
| 12:55 | Western Kentucky | Robert Williams is called for a charge - foul #3 on Robert Williams, team foul #3 | 38-58 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas Hill (SG), Harold Heine (SF) Robert Sparacino, Otis Cammack | |
| 12:40 | Illinois State | Charles Andrew banks in the layup set up by Thomas Hill | 38-60 |
| 12:38 | Western Kentucky | Michael Walker's pass is intercepted by Fred Eisenbarth in the backcourt | 38-60 |
| 12:17 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 38-60 |
| 12:15 | Western Kentucky | Scott Archambault snags the defensive board | 38-60 |
| 12:01 | Western Kentucky | Scott Archambault clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-60 |
| 11:59 | Illinois State | Christopher Williams grabs the defensive rebound | 38-60 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Walker (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Morris (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Neil Webb (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Scott Archambault (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Fred Eisenbarth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Hill (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Harold Heine (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Charles Andrew (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Christopher Williams (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:36 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-60 |
| 11:35 | Western Kentucky | Neil Webb snags the defensive board | 38-60 |
| 11:31 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Williams picks off the pass by Michael Walker in the backcourt | 38-60 |
| 11:19 | Illinois State | Christopher Williams clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-60 |
| 11:18 | Western Kentucky | Robert Williams snags the defensive board | 38-60 |
| 11:12 | Western Kentucky | Scott Archambault makes the wide open floater from close range | 40-60 |
| 10:51 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 40-60 |
| 10:50 | Western Kentucky | Scott Archambault snags the defensive board | 40-60 |
| 10:31 | Western Kentucky | Neil Webb makes the wide open 3 from straight away on a great pass from Michael Walker | 43-60 |
| 10:11 | Illinois State | James Morris picks off the pass by Fred Eisenbarth | 43-60 |
| 10:03 | Western Kentucky | Michael Walker hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from James Morris | 46-60 |
| 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) | |
| 09:44 | Illinois State | Michael Walker is called for the reach on Christopher Williams - foul #2 on Michael Walker, team foul #4 | 46-60 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne (PG), Lloyd Lucio (SG), Leo Pomeroy (SF), Eugene Frates (PF), Roger Fecteau (C) Michael Walker, James Morris, Neil Webb, Robert Williams, Scott Archambault | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Otis Cammack (PG), Robert Sparacino (SG), Benjamin Brakebill (SF), Richard Stapleton (PF), Patrick Fortuna (C) Fred Eisenbarth, Thomas Hill, Harold Heine, Charles Andrew, Christopher Williams | |
| 09:39 | Illinois State | Patrick Fortuna drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 46-63 |
| 09:25 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy hits a wide open turnaround from the right block set up by Randolph Hearne | 48-63 |
| 09:05 | Illinois State | Patrick Fortuna's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-63 |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 08:39 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy jams the wide open dunk set up by Randolph Hearne | 50-63 |
| 08:34 | Illinois State | Otis Cammack hits a 3 pointer from straight away | 50-66 |
| 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) | |
| 08:19 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy buries a floater from the right side | 52-66 |
| 08:05 | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino makes the runner from the baseline set up by Benjamin Brakebill and he's hacked by Leo Pomeroy - foul #2 on Leo Pomeroy, team foul #5 | 52-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas Hill (SG), Charles Andrew (PF), Christopher Williams (C) Otis Cammack, Richard Stapleton, Patrick Fortuna | |
| 08:05 | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino misses the free throw | 52-68 |
| 08:05 | Western Kentucky | Lloyd Lucio pulls down the rebound | 52-68 |
| 07:45 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau knocks in the fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by Leo Pomeroy | 54-68 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Randolph Hearne (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lloyd Lucio (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leo Pomeroy (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Eugene Frates (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Roger Fecteau (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Robert Sparacino (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Thomas Hill (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Benjamin Brakebill (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Charles Andrew (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Christopher Williams (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Illinois State | Christopher Williams travels with the ball | 54-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Rusin (C) Roger Fecteau | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Peter Cook (PG) Robert Sparacino | |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 07:08 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne misses long on a shot from the left wing | 54-68 |
| 07:07 | Western Kentucky | Eugene Frates grabs the offensive rebound | 54-68 |
| 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) | |
| 06:53 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy makes the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Randolph Hearne | 57-68 |
| 06:31 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 57-68 |
| 06:30 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to William Rusin | 57-68 |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 06:15 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy hits a wide open jumper in the lane on a great pass from Randolph Hearne | 59-68 |
| 05:55 | Illinois State | Christopher Williams misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 59-68 |
| 05:54 | Western Kentucky | William Rusin grabs the defensive rebound | 59-68 |
| 05:38 | Western Kentucky | Leo Pomeroy misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 59-68 |
| 05:37 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Thomas Hill | 59-68 |
| 05:32 | Illinois State | Thomas Hill makes the 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-71 |
| 05:22 | Western Kentucky | Lloyd Lucio is called for 10 seconds | 59-71 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Walker (PG), James Morris (SG), Robert Williams (SF), Roger Fecteau (PF), Scott Archambault (C) Randolph Hearne, Lloyd Lucio, Leo Pomeroy, Eugene Frates, William Rusin | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Fred Eisenbarth (PG), Robert Sparacino (SG), Otis Cammack (SF), Richard Stapleton (PF), Patrick Fortuna (C) Peter Cook, Thomas Hill, Benjamin Brakebill, Charles Andrew, Christopher Williams | |
| 05:09 | Illinois State | Patrick Fortuna misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-71 |
| 05:08 | Western Kentucky | Robert Williams grabs the board | 59-71 |
| 04:40 | Western Kentucky | Robert Williams misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-71 |
| 04:38 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau misses the tip | 59-71 |
| 04:36 | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino pulls down the rebound | 59-71 |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 04:07 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton misses the turnaround in the lane but the foul's on James Morris - foul #2 on James Morris, team foul #6 | 59-71 |
| 04:07 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton makes the 1st free throw | 59-72 |
| 04:07 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton makes the 2nd free throw | 59-73 |
| 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 (-1) | |
| 03:43 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau loses the ball out of bounds | 59-73 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Thomas Hill (SG), Harold Heine (PF) Otis Cammack, Patrick Fortuna | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Roger Fecteau (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Scott Archambault (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Fred Eisenbarth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Hill (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SF - Robert Sparacino (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Harold Heine (fresh) 7 pts. C - Richard Stapleton (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 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) | |
| 03:24 | Illinois State | Robert Williams is called for the reach on Fred Eisenbarth - foul #4 on Robert Williams, team foul #7 | 59-73 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne (PG), Lloyd Lucio (SG), Neil Webb (SF), Eugene Frates (PF), Darrell Chow (C) Michael Walker, James Morris, Robert Williams, Roger Fecteau, Scott Archambault | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Benjamin Brakebill (SF) Robert Sparacino | |
| 03:24 | Illinois State | Fred Eisenbarth makes the 1st free throw | 59-74 |
| 03:24 | Illinois State | Fred Eisenbarth makes the 2nd free throw | 59-75 |
| 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) | |
| 03:12 | Western Kentucky | Randolph Hearne is whistled for traveling | 59-75 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Walker (PG), James Morris (SG), Robert Williams (PF) Randolph Hearne, Lloyd Lucio, Eugene Frates | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Peter Cook (PG), Robert Sparacino (SG), Otis Cammack (SF) Fred Eisenbarth, Thomas Hill, Benjamin Brakebill | |
| 02:49 | Illinois State | Darrell Chow swats the layup by Robert Sparacino | 59-75 |
| 02:48 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton tips it back up and in | 59-77 |
| 02:44 | Western Kentucky | James Morris is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Morris, team foul #8 | 59-77 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | William Rusin (PF) Robert Williams | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 02:22 | Illinois State | Harold Heine misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 59-77 |
| 02:20 | Western Kentucky | Darrell Chow pulls down the rebound | 59-77 |
| 02:15 | Western Kentucky | James Morris misses the shot from the right wing | 59-77 |
| 02:14 | Illinois State | Otis Cammack grabs the defensive rebound | 59-77 |
| 02:10 | Illinois State | Peter Cook misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 59-77 |
| 02:09 | Illinois State | Peter Cook pulls down the offensive rebound | 59-77 |
| 01:46 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton's fadeaway is rejected by Darrell Chow | 59-77 |
| 01:45 | Western Kentucky | William Rusin grabs the board | 59-77 |
| 01:41 | Western Kentucky | Robert Sparacino is called for the reach on James Morris in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Sparacino, team foul #4 | 59-77 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Robert Williams (PF), Roger Fecteau (C) William Rusin, Darrell Chow | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Patrick Fortuna (C) Harold Heine | |
| 01:22 | Western Kentucky | James Morris is hacked by Robert Sparacino - foul #2 on Robert Sparacino, team foul #5 | 59-77 |
| 01:17 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau is whistled for a carry | 59-77 |
| 00:48 | Illinois State | Peter Cook hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side | 59-77 |
| 00:47 | Illinois State | Robert Sparacino tips it in | 59-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:42 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau clanks a turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Robert Sparacino - foul #3 on Robert Sparacino, team foul #6 | 59-79 |
| 00:42 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau misses the 1st free throw | 59-79 |
| 00:42 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau misses the 2nd free throw | 59-79 |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Patrick Fortuna | 59-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | Richard Stapleton's layup is rejected by Robert Williams | 59-79 |
| 00:16 | Western Kentucky | James Morris grabs the board | 59-79 |
| 00:10 | Western Kentucky | Roger Fecteau drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by James Morris | 61-79 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Peter Cook runs out the clock | 61-79 |