| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - John Sullivan (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Anthony (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Jack Schweickert (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Adam Kelty (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Gary Blackwell (fresh) 5 pts. PF - James Sala (fresh) 5 pts. C - George Grenier (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould inbounds the ball | 39-40 |
| 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 and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:58 | Western Kentucky | Adam Kelty picks off the pass by John Sullivan in the backcourt | 39-40 |
| 19:55 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty misses the easy layup | 39-40 |
| 19:53 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony pulls down the rebound | 39-40 |
| 19:51 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Jack Schweickert - foul #1 on Jack Schweickert, team foul #1 | 39-40 |
| 19:36 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould misses short on an open shot from the right side | 39-40 |
| 19:34 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty grabs the board | 39-40 |
| 19:29 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert misses the floater from the free throw line | 39-40 |
| 19:28 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett snags the defensive board | 39-40 |
| 19:15 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan is alone and drills a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from Russell Smith | 41-40 |
| 18:57 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty is called for traveling | 41-40 |
| 18:36 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 41-40 |
| 18:34 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell gets the rebound | 41-40 |
| 18:22 | Illinois State | Howard Pritchett is called for the reach on George Grenier - foul #2 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #1 | 41-40 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet (PF) Arthur Anthony | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), Garland Pelkey (PF), Russell Davis (C) Jack Schweickert, Adam Kelty, James Sala, George Grenier | |
| 18:04 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 41-40 |
| 18:02 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen tips it back up and in | 41-42 |
| 17:49 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet blows the layup | 41-42 |
| 17:47 | Illinois State | Russell Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 41-42 |
| 17:34 | Illinois State | Russell Davis throws a bad pass out of bounds | 41-42 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (SG), Igor Gadzinski (SF), Paul McClallen (C) John Sullivan, Edward Gould, Howard Pritchett | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Macy (SF) Gary Blackwell | |
| 17:15 | Western Kentucky | Paul McClallen hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 41-42 |
| 17:13 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Igor Gadzinski | 41-42 |
| 16:59 | Western Kentucky | David Smith connects on the floater from the right side on a great pass from Igor Gadzinski | 43-42 |
| 16:38 | Illinois State | Russell Davis's fadeaway is rejected by Daniel Inabinet | 43-42 |
| 16:36 | Western Kentucky | Paul McClallen grabs the defensive rebound | 43-42 |
| 16:21 | Western Kentucky | Garland Pelkey blocks the jumper by Igor Gadzinski | 43-42 |
| 16:20 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey grabs the defensive rebound | 43-42 |
| 15:58 | Illinois State | Russell Davis knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Ricky Petersen | 43-44 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Igor Gadzinski (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Daniel Inabinet (fairly fresh) 3 blk. C - Paul McClallen (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Reginald Walker (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Ricky Petersen (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. SF - Andrew Macy (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Garland Pelkey (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Russell Davis (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:34 | Western Kentucky | David Smith drills a runner from the right block on a nice dish by Daniel Inabinet | 45-44 |
| 15:26 | Illinois State | Russell Davis misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-44 |
| 15:24 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet gets the rebound | 45-44 |
| 15:19 | Western Kentucky | David Smith scores on a floater from the left side on a great pass from Russell Smith and he's hacked by Andrew Macy - foul #2 on Andrew Macy, team foul #2 | 47-44 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG), Edward Gould (SF), Arthur Anthony (PF), Howard Pritchett (C) Russell Smith, Igor Gadzinski, Daniel Inabinet, Paul McClallen | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert (PG), Adam Kelty (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), James Sala (PF), George Grenier (C) Reginald Walker, Ricky Petersen, Andrew Macy, Garland Pelkey, Russell Davis | |
| 15:19 | Western Kentucky | David Smith makes the free throw | 48-44 |
| 15:01 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty misses badly on a driving attempt from the left block | 48-44 |
| 14:59 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan grabs the board | 48-44 |
| 14:40 | Western Kentucky | David Smith clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 48-44 |
| 14:39 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett tips it back up and in | 50-44 |
| 14:20 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Gary Blackwell | 50-47 |
| 14:00 | Western Kentucky | Jack Schweickert steals it from John Sullivan | 50-47 |
| 13:55 | Illinois State | Adam Kelty lays it up and in on a great pass from Jack Schweickert | 50-49 |
| 13:30 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett misses the easy layup | 50-49 |
| 13:28 | Illinois State | George Grenier grabs the board | 50-49 |
| 13:04 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 50-49 |
| 13:03 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan pulls down the rebound | 50-49 |
| 12:59 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan knocks in the floater in the paint and he's hacked by Adam Kelty - foul #3 on Adam Kelty, team foul #3 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Igor Gadzinski (SF), Paul McClallen (PF) David Smith, Edward Gould, Arthur Anthony | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Les Willis (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), Andrew Macy (SF), Danny Sweeney (PF), Russell Davis (C) Jack Schweickert, Adam Kelty, Gary Blackwell, James Sala, George Grenier | |
| 12:59 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan makes the free throw | 53-49 |
| 12:45 | Illinois State | Russell Davis hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 53-52 |
| 12:43 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 53-52 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits (SG), Henry Middleton (PF) John Sullivan, Howard Pritchett | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 12:28 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 53-55 |
| 12:14 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Macy steals the ball from Henry Middleton | 53-55 |
| 11:58 | Illinois State | Russell Davis can't connect on a jump hook in the lane but he's fouled by Russell Smith - foul #2 on Russell Smith, team foul #2 | 53-55 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould (SF) Henry Middleton | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG), Gary Blackwell (SF) Les Willis, Andrew Macy | |
| 11:58 | Illinois State | Russell Davis makes the 1st free throw | 53-56 |
| 11:58 | Illinois State | Russell Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. SG - Bruce Suits (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Paul McClallen (fresh) 2 pts. C - Igor Gadzinski (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Reginald Walker (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Ricky Petersen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. SF - Gary Blackwell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Danny Sweeney (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Russell Davis (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Western Kentucky | Paul McClallen scores on a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Bruce Suits | 55-57 |
| 11:28 | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen is hacked by Paul McClallen - foul #1 on Paul McClallen, team foul #3 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG), Henry Middleton (PF), Howard Pritchett (C) Bruce Suits, Paul McClallen, Igor Gadzinski | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey (PF), George Grenier (C) Danny Sweeney, Russell Davis | |
| 11:11 | Illinois State | Gary Blackwell buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Ricky Petersen | 55-60 |
| 11:00 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-60 |
| 10:59 | Illinois State | George Grenier grabs the board | 55-60 |
| 10:53 | Illinois State | John Sullivan steals the ball from Garland Pelkey | 55-60 |
| 10:32 | Western Kentucky | Henry Middleton misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline | 55-60 |
| 10:30 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey grabs the defensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 10:11 | Illinois State | George Grenier scores on a shot from the left side on a nice dish by Reginald Walker | 55-62 |
| 10:08 | Western Kentucky | Reginald Walker is called for the reach on Russell Smith in the backcourt - foul #3 on Reginald Walker, team foul #4 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits (PG), Igor Gadzinski (SF), Arthur Anthony (PF) Russell Smith, Edward Gould, Henry Middleton | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Les Willis (PG), Adam Kelty (SG), Andrew Macy (SF), James Sala (PF), Russell Davis (C) Reginald Walker, Ricky Petersen, Gary Blackwell, Garland Pelkey, George Grenier | |
| 09:59 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett is whistled for a carry | 55-62 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert (PG) Les Willis | |
| 09:41 | Illinois State | Russell Davis's fadeaway is rejected by Arthur Anthony | 55-62 |
| 09:40 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan gets the rebound | 55-62 |
| 09:30 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski can't finish the layup | 55-62 |
| 09:28 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Adam Kelty | 55-62 |
| 09:23 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert drills a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Russell Davis | 55-65 |
| 08:56 | Western Kentucky | Adam Kelty steals it from Howard Pritchett | 55-65 |
| 08:29 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 55-65 |
| 08:27 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski snags the defensive board | 55-65 |
| 08:23 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 55-65 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), David Smith (SG), Edward Gould (SF), Daniel Inabinet (PF), Paul McClallen (C) Bruce Suits, John Sullivan, Igor Gadzinski, Arthur Anthony, Howard Pritchett | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), Garland Pelkey (PF), George Grenier (C) Jack Schweickert, Adam Kelty, Andrew Macy, James Sala, Russell Davis | |
| 08:09 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Garland Pelkey | 55-67 |
| 07:52 | Western Kentucky | Ricky Petersen picks off the pass by Edward Gould | 55-67 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Daniel Inabinet (fresh) 2 reb. 3 blk. C - Paul McClallen (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Reginald Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Ricky Petersen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. SF - Gary Blackwell (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Garland Pelkey (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - George Grenier (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:37 | Illinois State | David Smith steals it from Ricky Petersen | 55-67 |
| 07:12 | Western Kentucky | David Smith connects on the open 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Edward Gould | 58-67 |
| 06:54 | Illinois State | Paul McClallen takes the ball from Reginald Walker | 58-67 |
| 06:51 | Western Kentucky | David Smith's pass is intercepted by Reginald Walker in the backcourt | 58-67 |
| 06:44 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline but he's hacked by Daniel Inabinet - foul #1 on Daniel Inabinet, team foul #4 | 58-67 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony (PF), Howard Pritchett (C) Daniel Inabinet, Paul McClallen | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Macy (PG), Adam Kelty (SG), Danny Sweeney (PF) Reginald Walker, Ricky Petersen, George Grenier | |
| 06:44 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 06:44 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey misses the 2nd free throw | 58-68 |
| 06:44 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony pulls down the rebound | 58-68 |
| 06:29 | Western Kentucky | David Smith misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the right corner | 58-68 |
| 06:28 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey snags the defensive board | 58-68 |
| 06:16 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy misses long on a fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Howard Pritchett - foul #3 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #5 | 58-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG), Igor Gadzinski (SF) David Smith, Edward Gould | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Les Willis (PG), Russell Davis (C) Gary Blackwell, Garland Pelkey | |
| 06:16 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy misses the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 06:16 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 06:10 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 58-69 |
| 05:59 | Illinois State | Danny Sweeney connects on the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Adam Kelty | 58-71 |
| 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 and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 05:50 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony lays it in on a great pass from Russell Smith | 60-71 |
| 05:45 | Illinois State | Howard Pritchett steps in front of the Les Willis pass | 60-71 |
| 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 and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 05:34 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-71 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits (PG), Paul McClallen (PF) Russell Smith, Arthur Anthony | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert (PG), Ricky Petersen (SG), James Sala (PF) Les Willis, Adam Kelty, Danny Sweeney | |
| 05:15 | Illinois State | Howard Pritchett picks off the pass by Russell Davis | 60-71 |
| 04:51 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan knocks in the jumpshot from the right side | 62-71 |
| 04:39 | Illinois State | Bruce Suits steals it from Jack Schweickert | 62-71 |
| 04:36 | Western Kentucky | Ricky Petersen steals the ball from John Sullivan in the backcourt | 62-71 |
| 04:34 | Illinois State | Jack Schweickert hits the finger roll on a great pass from Ricky Petersen | 62-73 |
| 04:27 | Western Kentucky | Russell Davis takes the ball from Paul McClallen in the backcourt | 62-73 |
| 04:27 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-73 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Edward Gould (SF), Arthur Anthony (PF) Bruce Suits, Igor Gadzinski, Paul McClallen | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Adam Kelty (SG), Gary Blackwell (SF), George Grenier (C) Ricky Petersen, Andrew Macy, Russell Davis | |
| 04:08 | Illinois State | George Grenier buries a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Jack Schweickert | 62-75 |
| 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 and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:47 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony travels with the ball | 62-75 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Reginald Walker (PG), Garland Pelkey (PF) Jack Schweickert, James Sala | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 7 ast. SG - John Sullivan (fresh) 18 pts. 2 ast. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Anthony (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Reginald Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Adam Kelty (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Gary Blackwell (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Garland Pelkey (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - George Grenier (fresh) 6 pts. 4 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) | |
| 03:18 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker scores on a jumper from the left wing set up by Adam Kelty | 62-77 |
| 03:02 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan is hacked by George Grenier - foul #1 on George Grenier, team foul #5 | 62-77 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (SG), Daniel Inabinet (PF) John Sullivan, Arthur Anthony | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ricky Petersen (SG) Adam Kelty | |
| 02:53 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet misses long on an open runner from the right block but he's fouled by Garland Pelkey - foul #2 on Garland Pelkey, team foul #6 | 62-77 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits (SG), Igor Gadzinski (SF), Paul McClallen (C) Russell Smith, Edward Gould, Howard Pritchett | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Andrew Macy (SF), Russell Davis (C) Gary Blackwell, George Grenier | |
| 02:53 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet makes the 1st free throw | 63-77 |
| 02:53 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet misses the 2nd free throw | 63-77 |
| 02:53 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey snags the defensive board | 63-77 |
| 02:53 | Illinois State | Illinois State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 63-77 |
| 02:29 | Illinois State | Russell Davis hits a floater from the left block on a great pass from Reginald Walker | 63-79 |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Andrew Macy is called for the reach on Bruce Suits - foul #3 on Andrew Macy, team foul #7 | 63-79 |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits makes the 1st free throw | 64-79 |
| 02:25 | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits makes the 2nd free throw | 65-79 |
| 01:56 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy drills a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Russell Davis | 65-82 |
| 01:38 | Western Kentucky | David Smith clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 65-82 |
| 01:37 | Illinois State | Russell Davis gets the rebound | 65-82 |
| 01:10 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Russell Davis | 65-85 |
| 01:08 | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 65-85 |
| 00:57 | Illinois State | Andrew Macy hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 65-85 |
| 00:56 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Paul McClallen | 65-85 |
| 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) | |
| 00:50 | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Daniel Inabinet | 68-85 |
| 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) | |
| 00:30 | Illinois State | Garland Pelkey knocks in the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Ricky Petersen | 68-87 |
| 00:24 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by David Smith | 71-87 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Reginald Walker runs out the clock | 71-87 |