| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Jack Schweickert (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Adam Kelty (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Blackwell (fresh) 3 reb. PF - James Sala (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - George Grenier (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Maine | PG - Elijah Adams (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Scott Buck (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Danny Johnson (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Miro Zazozdor (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Peter Winstead (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell inbounds the ball | 41-42 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Maine | Maine is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:51 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert's pass is intercepted by Peter Winstead | 41-42 |
| 19:26 | Maine | Elijah Adams hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 pointer from the right wing | 41-42 |
| 19:24 | Maine | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Buck | 41-42 |
| 19:04 | Maine | Elijah Adams is alone and drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Danny Johnson | 41-45 |
| 18:50 | Illinois State | George Grenier's floater is tipped away by Danny Johnson | 41-45 |
| 18:48 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty snags the offensive board | 41-45 |
| 18:30 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Jack Schweickert | 44-45 |
| 18:13 | Maine | Danny Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-45 |
| 18:12 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty grabs the board | 44-45 |
| 17:43 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 44-45 |
| 17:42 | Maine | Scott Buck grabs the board | 44-45 |
| 17:37 | Maine | Elijah Adams clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 44-45 |
| 17:36 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Adam Kelty | 44-45 |
| 17:18 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-45 |
| 17:17 | Maine | Peter Winstead snags the defensive board | 44-45 |
| 17:01 | Maine | James Sala is called for the reach on Miro Zazozdor - foul #3 on James Sala, team foul #1 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), Andrew Macy (SF), Garland Pelkey (PF), Russell Davis (C) Jack Schweickert, Adam Kelty, Gary Blackwell, James Sala, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Maine | Ed Lorentz (PG), Larry Wilburn (SF), Leroy Harman (PF), Aaron Swiatkowski (C) Elijah Adams, Danny Johnson, Miro Zazozdor, Peter Winstead | |
| 16:45 | Maine | Leroy Harman hits a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Ed Lorentz and he's hacked by Ricky Petersen - foul #1 on Ricky Petersen, team foul #2 | 44-47 |
| 16:45 | Maine | Leroy Harman makes the free throw | 44-48 |
| 16:22 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey drills a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Ricky Petersen | 46-48 |
| 16:20 | Maine | Andrew Macy is called for the reach on Larry Wilburn in the backcourt - foul #2 on Andrew Macy, team foul #3 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Maine | Danny Johnson (SF) Scott Buck | |
| 16:05 | Maine | Leroy Harman clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Russell Davis - foul #2 on Russell Davis, team foul #4 | 46-48 |
| 16:05 | Maine | Leroy Harman misses the 1st free throw | 46-48 |
| 16:05 | Maine | Leroy Harman makes the 2nd free throw | 46-49 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Reginald Walker (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ricky Petersen (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SF - Andrew Macy (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Garland Pelkey (fresh) 4 pts. C - Russell Davis (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Maine | PG - Ed Lorentz (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Larry Wilburn (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Danny Johnson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Leroy Harman (fresh) 8 pts. C - Aaron Swiatkowski (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:46 | Illinois State | Russell Davis misses badly on a shot near the basket | 46-49 |
| 15:44 | Maine | Leroy Harman grabs the board | 46-49 |
| 15:27 | Maine | Danny Johnson is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Ed Lorentz | 46-52 |
| 15:09 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Les Willis (PG), Adam Kelty (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), Danny Sweeney (PF), George Grenier (C) Reginald Walker, Ricky Petersen, Andrew Macy, Garland Pelkey, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Maine | Elijah Adams (PG), Scott Buck (SG), Miro Zazozdor (PF), Walter Chambers (C) Ed Lorentz, Larry Wilburn, Leroy Harman, Aaron Swiatkowski | |
| 15:00 | Maine | Elijah Adams is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Scott Buck | 46-55 |
| 14:39 | Illinois State | The short jumper by Danny Sweeney is denied by Miro Zazozdor | 46-55 |
| 14:38 | Illinois State | Les Willis can't tip it in | 46-55 |
| 14:36 | Maine | Elijah Adams gets the rebound | 46-55 |
| 14:34 | Maine | Gary Blackwell steps in front of the Elijah Adams pass in the backcourt | 46-55 |
| 14:18 | Illinois State | Danny Sweeney misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 46-55 |
| 14:17 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell tips it but misses | 46-55 |
| 14:16 | Illinois State | Les Willis tips it in | 48-55 |
| 13:59 | Maine | Scott Buck clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-55 |
| 13:58 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell gets the rebound | 48-55 |
| 13:45 | Illinois State | Miro Zazozdor denies the turnaround by George Grenier | 48-55 |
| 13:44 | Maine | Elijah Adams snags the defensive board | 48-55 |
| 13:42 | Maine | Danny Johnson is called for traveling in the backcourt | 48-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen (SG), Andrew Macy (SF), James Sala (PF), Russell Davis (C) Adam Kelty, Gary Blackwell, Danny Sweeney, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Maine | Larry Wilburn (SF), Peter Winstead (C) Danny Johnson, Walter Chambers | |
| 13:17 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy drills a 3 pointer from straight away set up by James Sala | 51-55 |
| 13:15 | Maine | Larry Wilburn is fouled in the backcourt by Les Willis - foul #3 on Les Willis, team foul #5 | 51-55 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG) Les Willis | |
| Subs | Maine | Leroy Harman (PF) Miro Zazozdor | |
| 13:03 | Maine | Scott Buck scores on a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Larry Wilburn | 51-57 |
| 12:45 | Illinois State | Russell Davis is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Russell Davis, team foul #6 | 51-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell (SF), Garland Pelkey (PF) Andrew Macy, James Sala | |
| Subs | Maine | Ed Lorentz (PG), Danny Johnson (SF) Elijah Adams, Scott Buck | |
| 12:26 | Maine | Leroy Harman is open but can't throw it down but he's fouled by Garland Pelkey - foul #2 on Garland Pelkey, team foul #7 | 51-57 |
| Subs | Illinois State | George Grenier (C) Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Maine | Aaron Swiatkowski (C) Peter Winstead | |
| 12:26 | Maine | Leroy Harman makes the 1st free throw | 51-58 |
| 12:26 | Maine | Leroy Harman misses the 2nd free throw | 51-58 |
| 12:26 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to George Grenier | 51-58 |
| 12:05 | Illinois State | George Grenier makes the jump hook in the paint set up by Gary Blackwell | 53-58 |
| 11:42 | Maine | Danny Johnson can't finish the layup | 53-58 |
| 11:41 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to George Grenier | 53-58 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Reginald Walker (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ricky Petersen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SF - Gary Blackwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Garland Pelkey (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - George Grenier (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Maine | PG - Ed Lorentz (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Larry Wilburn (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Danny Johnson (tiring) 15 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Leroy Harman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. C - Aaron Swiatkowski (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Gary Blackwell and the foul's on Ed Lorentz - foul #2 on Ed Lorentz, team foul #1 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert (PG), Andrew Macy (SF), Danny Sweeney (PF) Ricky Petersen, Gary Blackwell, Garland Pelkey | |
| Subs | Maine | Elijah Adams (PG), Scott Buck (SG), Miro Zazozdor (PF) Ed Lorentz, Larry Wilburn, Leroy Harman | |
| 11:25 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker misses the free throw | 55-58 |
| 11:25 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor grabs the board | 55-58 |
| 11:01 | Maine | Danny Johnson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Elijah Adams | 55-61 |
| 10:52 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy connects on the shot from the left side on a nice dish by Jack Schweickert | 57-61 |
| 10:36 | Maine | Elijah Adams throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (SG), Russell Davis (C) Reginald Walker, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Maine | Peter Winstead (C) Aaron Swiatkowski | |
| 10:24 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 57-61 |
| 10:23 | Maine | Peter Winstead grabs the board | 57-61 |
| 10:11 | Maine | Elijah Adams connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Scott Buck | 57-64 |
| 09:57 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 57-64 |
| 09:55 | Maine | The rebound goes to Scott Buck | 57-64 |
| 09:40 | Maine | Elijah Adams misses short on an open 3 from the right wing | 57-64 |
| 09:39 | Illinois State | Russell Davis gets the rebound | 57-64 |
| 09:19 | Illinois State | Danny Sweeney misses the jumper from the left wing | 57-64 |
| 09:17 | Maine | Scott Buck grabs the defensive rebound | 57-64 |
| 09:02 | Maine | Peter Winstead misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 57-64 |
| 09:01 | Maine | Peter Winstead can't tip it in | 57-64 |
| 09:00 | Maine | Peter Winstead tips it back up and in | 57-66 |
| 08:43 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty hits a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Jack Schweickert | 59-66 |
| 08:41 | Maine | Elijah Adams loses the dribble to Russell Davis in the backcourt | 59-66 |
| 08:29 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 59-66 |
| 08:28 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor grabs the defensive rebound | 59-66 |
| 08:09 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 59-66 |
| 08:08 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Russell Davis | 59-66 |
| 07:57 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Jack Schweickert | 62-66 |
| 07:30 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-66 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Les Willis (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), James Sala (PF), George Grenier (C) Jack Schweickert, Adam Kelty, Andrew Macy, Danny Sweeney, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Maine | Ed Lorentz (PG), Larry Wilburn (SF), Leroy Harman (PF), Aaron Swiatkowski (C) Elijah Adams, Danny Johnson, Miro Zazozdor, Peter Winstead | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Les Willis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Ricky Petersen (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SF - Gary Blackwell (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - James Sala (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - George Grenier (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Maine | PG - Ed Lorentz (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Scott Buck (tiring) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - Larry Wilburn (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Leroy Harman (fresh) 9 pts. C - Aaron Swiatkowski (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 07:21 | Illinois State | George Grenier is denied on a layup by Leroy Harman | 62-66 |
| 07:19 | Maine | Aaron Swiatkowski grabs the board | 62-66 |
| 07:15 | Maine | Scott Buck double dribbles in the backcourt | 62-66 |
| 07:04 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen buries a 3 from the left wing | 65-66 |
| 06:40 | Maine | Leroy Harman is denied on a layup by Gary Blackwell | 65-66 |
| 06:38 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to George Grenier | 65-66 |
| 06:25 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 65-66 |
| 06:23 | Illinois State | George Grenier misses the tip | 65-66 |
| 06:22 | Maine | The rebound goes to Leroy Harman | 65-66 |
| 06:11 | Maine | Aaron Swiatkowski drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Ed Lorentz and he's fouled by George Grenier - foul #2 on George Grenier, team foul #8 | 65-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG), Garland Pelkey (C) Les Willis, George Grenier | |
| Subs | Maine | | |
| 06:11 | Maine | Aaron Swiatkowski makes the free throw | 65-69 |
| 05:55 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 65-69 |
| 05:53 | Maine | Larry Wilburn grabs the board | 65-69 |
| 05:28 | Maine | Leroy Harman connects on the floater from the left block set up by Ed Lorentz | 65-71 |
| 05:22 | Illinois State | Aaron Swiatkowski swats the shot by Reginald Walker | 65-71 |
| 05:21 | Maine | Aaron Swiatkowski grabs the defensive rebound | 65-71 |
| 05:03 | Maine | Leroy Harman lays it up and in on a nice dish by Larry Wilburn | 65-73 |
| 04:52 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey connects on the floater from just outside the lane set up by Reginald Walker | 67-73 |
| 04:42 | Maine | Larry Wilburn is open but comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 67-73 |
| 04:40 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell grabs the defensive rebound | 67-73 |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen drills a jumper from just outside the lane | 69-73 |
| 04:08 | Maine | Leroy Harman throws a bad pass out of bounds | 69-73 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Les Willis (PG), Adam Kelty (SG), Russell Davis (PF), George Grenier (C) Reginald Walker, Ricky Petersen, James Sala, Garland Pelkey | |
| Subs | Maine | Elijah Adams (PG), Danny Johnson (SF), Miro Zazozdor (PF), Peter Winstead (C) Ed Lorentz, Scott Buck, Leroy Harman, Aaron Swiatkowski | |
| 03:49 | Illinois State | Les Willis's pass is intercepted by Peter Winstead | 69-73 |
| 03:34 | Maine | George Grenier takes the ball from Danny Johnson | 69-73 |
| 03:16 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 69-73 |
| 03:15 | Illinois State | George Grenier tips it home | 71-73 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Les Willis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Adam Kelty (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Blackwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Russell Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - George Grenier (fresh) 15 pts. 10 reb. | |
| Lineup | Maine | PG - Elijah Adams (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Wilburn (tiring) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Danny Johnson (tiring) 18 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Miro Zazozdor (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Peter Winstead (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 02:55 | Maine | Elijah Adams misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the right corner | 71-73 |
| 02:54 | Maine | Peter Winstead hits the follow up shot | 71-75 |
| 02:37 | Illinois State | Larry Wilburn is called for the reach on Adam Kelty - foul #1 on Larry Wilburn, team foul #2 | 71-75 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Macy (SF), James Sala (PF) Gary Blackwell, Russell Davis | |
| Subs | Maine | Walter Chambers (C) Peter Winstead | |
| 02:26 | Illinois State | James Sala misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 71-75 |
| 02:25 | Maine | Walter Chambers grabs the board | 71-75 |
| 02:06 | Maine | Elijah Adams misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 71-75 |
| 02:05 | Illinois State | George Grenier snags the defensive board | 71-75 |
| 01:40 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 71-75 |
| 01:38 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor grabs the defensive rebound | 71-75 |
| 01:27 | Maine | Danny Johnson misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by George Grenier - foul #3 on George Grenier, team foul #9 | 71-75 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert (PG), Gary Blackwell (SF) Les Willis, Andrew Macy | |
| Subs | Maine | Scott Buck (SG), Peter Winstead (C) Larry Wilburn, Walter Chambers | |
| 01:27 | Maine | Danny Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 71-76 |
| 01:27 | Maine | Danny Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 71-77 |
| 01:15 | Illinois State | George Grenier knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Jack Schweickert | 73-77 |
| 01:09 | Maine | Danny Johnson hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Scott Buck | 73-80 |
| 00:42 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty is hacked by Scott Buck - foul #2 on Scott Buck, team foul #3 | 73-80 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Maine | Maine is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:40 | Illinois State | Scott Buck is called for the reach on Adam Kelty - foul #3 on Scott Buck, team foul #4 | 73-80 |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert scores on a floater from just outside the lane set up by Gary Blackwell | 75-80 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Maine | Maine is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:35 | Maine | Elijah Adams is fouled in the backcourt by Jack Schweickert - foul #3 on Jack Schweickert, team foul #10 | 75-80 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Maine | Larry Wilburn (SF), Aaron Swiatkowski (C) Danny Johnson, Peter Winstead | |
| 00:35 | Maine | Elijah Adams makes the 1st free throw | 75-81 |
| 00:35 | Maine | Elijah Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 75-82 |
| 00:31 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Adam Kelty | 78-82 |
| 00:30 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor is hacked by Adam Kelty in the backcourt - foul #2 on Adam Kelty, team foul #11 | 78-82 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Maine | Danny Johnson (SF), Peter Winstead (C) Larry Wilburn, Aaron Swiatkowski | |
| 00:30 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor makes the 1st free throw | 78-83 |
| 00:30 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor makes the 2nd free throw | 78-84 |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Jack Schweickert | 81-84 |
| 00:22 | Maine | Jack Schweickert is called for the reach on Elijah Adams in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jack Schweickert, team foul #12 | 81-84 |
| 00:22 | Maine | Elijah Adams makes the 1st free throw | 81-85 |
| 00:22 | Maine | Elijah Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 81-86 |
| 00:18 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 81-86 |
| 00:16 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor pulls down the rebound | 81-86 |
| 00:14 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor is fouled in the backcourt by Adam Kelty - foul #3 on Adam Kelty, team foul #13 | 81-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Maine | Larry Wilburn (SF), Aaron Swiatkowski (C) Danny Johnson, Peter Winstead | |
| 00:14 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor makes the 1st free throw | 81-87 |
| 00:14 | Maine | Miro Zazozdor makes the 2nd free throw | 81-88 |
| 00:09 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 81-88 |
| 00:08 | Maine | The rebound goes to Elijah Adams | 81-88 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Maine | Maine is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:00 | Maine | Elijah Adams runs out the clock | 81-88 |