| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Chase Powell (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Albino (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Franklin Shipman (fresh) PF - David Tawney (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Don Bower (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 5 pts. SG - John Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Arthur Anthony (fresh) 2 reb. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould inbounds the ball | 23-23 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:41 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan hits a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Arthur Anthony | 23-25 |
| 19:26 | Missouri State | James Albino connects on the 3 from the right wing | 26-25 |
| 19:03 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint but he's fouled by David Tawney - foul #3 on David Tawney, team foul #1 | 26-25 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Gaston (PF) David Tawney | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 19:03 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony misses the 1st free throw | 26-25 |
| 19:03 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony misses the 2nd free throw | 26-25 |
| 19:03 | Missouri State | John Gaston pulls down the rebound | 26-25 |
| 18:43 | Missouri State | Chase Powell misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 26-25 |
| 18:42 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan grabs the board | 26-25 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Franklin Shipman - foul #2 on Franklin Shipman, team foul #2 | 26-25 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses the 1st free throw | 26-25 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan misses the 2nd free throw | 26-25 |
| 18:21 | Missouri State | John Gaston pulls down the rebound | 26-25 |
| 18:04 | Missouri State | Chase Powell banks in the layup on a nice dish by James Albino | 28-25 |
| 17:47 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan clanks a shot from the left wing | 28-25 |
| 17:46 | Missouri State | John Gaston grabs the board | 28-25 |
| 17:40 | Missouri State | Edward Gould is called for the reach on James Albino - foul #1 on Edward Gould, team foul #1 | 28-25 |
| 17:34 | Missouri State | Chase Powell drills a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by James Albino | 30-25 |
| 17:27 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 30-25 |
| 17:26 | Missouri State | John Gaston gets the rebound | 30-25 |
| 17:24 | Missouri State | Chase Powell's pass is intercepted by John Sullivan in the backcourt | 30-25 |
| 17:04 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett is hacked by Franklin Shipman - foul #3 on Franklin Shipman, team foul #3 | 30-25 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Futrell (SF) Franklin Shipman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet (PF) Arthur Anthony | |
| 16:58 | Western Kentucky | John Gaston is called for the reach on Daniel Inabinet - foul #1 on John Gaston, team foul #4 | 30-25 |
| 16:47 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Edward Gould | 30-28 |
| 16:26 | Missouri State | James Albino makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Futrell | 32-28 |
| 16:16 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 32-28 |
| 16:15 | Missouri State | John Gaston pulls down the rebound | 32-28 |
| 16:09 | Missouri State | Howard Pritchett is called for the reach on John Gaston - foul #1 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #2 | 32-28 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rickey Hemphill (PG), Manuel Miers (SF), Harry Hepworth (PF) Chase Powell, James Albino, John Gaston | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski (SF) Edward Gould | |
| 15:51 | Missouri State | Don Bower drills a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Harry Hepworth | 34-28 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Rickey Hemphill (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John Futrell (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Manuel Miers (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Harry Hepworth (fresh) C - Don Bower (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 8 pts. SG - John Sullivan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Igor Gadzinski (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Daniel Inabinet (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:39 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Russell Smith | 34-30 |
| 15:24 | Missouri State | Rickey Hemphill drills a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by John Futrell | 37-30 |
| 15:04 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 37-30 |
| 15:02 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan grabs the offensive rebound | 37-30 |
| 14:48 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 37-30 |
| 14:46 | Missouri State | Don Bower grabs the defensive rebound | 37-30 |
| 14:29 | Missouri State | Howard Pritchett steps in front of the Rickey Hemphill pass | 37-30 |
| 14:15 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet scores on a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Russell Smith | 37-32 |
| 14:00 | Missouri State | John Futrell is hacked by John Sullivan - foul #3 on John Sullivan, team foul #3 | 37-32 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Chase Powell (PG), James Albino (SG), Franklin Shipman (SF), David Tawney (PF), John Gaston (C) Rickey Hemphill, John Futrell, Manuel Miers, Harry Hepworth, Don Bower | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (PG), Bruce Suits (SG), Edward Gould (SF), Arthur Anthony (PF), Paul McClallen (C) Russell Smith, John Sullivan, Igor Gadzinski, Daniel Inabinet, Howard Pritchett | |
| 13:45 | Missouri State | James Albino comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 37-32 |
| 13:43 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman grabs the offensive rebound | 37-32 |
| 13:23 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman misses badly on a runner from the left block | 37-32 |
| 13:21 | Missouri State | David Tawney tips it back up and in | 39-32 |
| 12:58 | Western Kentucky | David Smith misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-32 |
| 12:56 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Edward Gould | 39-32 |
| 12:36 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould is hacked by Chase Powell - foul #1 on Chase Powell, team foul #5 | 39-32 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Howard Pritchett (C) Bruce Suits, Paul McClallen | |
| 12:25 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 39-32 |
| 12:23 | Missouri State | David Tawney pulls down the rebound | 39-32 |
| 11:58 | Missouri State | Chase Powell misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 39-32 |
| 11:57 | Missouri State | James Albino tips it back up and in | 41-32 |
| 11:45 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 41-32 |
| 11:43 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony gets the offensive rebound | 41-32 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Chase Powell (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Albino (fresh) 15 pts. 5 ast. SF - Franklin Shipman (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - David Tawney (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - John Gaston (fresh) 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Arthur Anthony (fresh) 3 reb. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith misses the jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Chase Powell - foul #2 on Chase Powell, team foul #6 | 41-32 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Don Bower (C) John Gaston | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG) David Smith | |
| 11:25 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith makes the 1st free throw | 41-33 |
| 11:25 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 41-34 |
| 11:05 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman connects on the jumper from the free throw line | 43-34 |
| 10:46 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony comes up short on the runner near the basket | 43-34 |
| 10:45 | Missouri State | James Albino grabs the board | 43-34 |
| 10:25 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman misses the 3 from the left wing | 43-34 |
| 10:24 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Arthur Anthony | 43-34 |
| 09:58 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan drills a 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-37 |
| 09:40 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman misses long on a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on John Sullivan - foul #4 on John Sullivan, team foul #4 | 43-37 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Futrell (PG), Manuel Miers (SG), John Gaston (PF) Chase Powell, James Albino, David Tawney | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (SG), Igor Gadzinski (SF), Daniel Inabinet (PF), Paul McClallen (C) John Sullivan, Edward Gould, Arthur Anthony, Howard Pritchett | |
| 09:40 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman misses the 1st free throw | 43-37 |
| 09:40 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman makes the 2nd free throw | 44-37 |
| 09:27 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 44-37 |
| 09:26 | Missouri State | Manuel Miers snags the defensive board | 44-37 |
| 09:09 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman is whistled for traveling | 44-37 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rickey Hemphill (PG) Franklin Shipman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 08:54 | Western Kentucky | David Smith hits a floater from the right wing on a great pass from Igor Gadzinski | 44-39 |
| 08:45 | Missouri State | Don Bower misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 44-39 |
| 08:43 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet snags the defensive board | 44-39 |
| 08:31 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Igor Gadzinski, team foul #5 | 44-39 |
| Subs | Missouri State | James Albino (SG), Harry Hepworth (C) Rickey Hemphill, Don Bower | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould (SF), Howard Pritchett (C) Igor Gadzinski, Paul McClallen | |
| 08:15 | Missouri State | John Futrell buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-39 |
| 08:07 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett hits a floater from the left block | 47-41 |
| 07:52 | Missouri State | Manuel Miers hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 50-41 |
| 07:31 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould's pass is intercepted by Manuel Miers | 50-41 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - John Futrell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Albino (fresh) 15 pts. 5 ast. SF - Manuel Miers (fresh) 5 pts. PF - John Gaston (fresh) 7 reb. C - Harry Hepworth (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Gould (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Inabinet (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Howard Pritchett (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Missouri State | John Gaston lays it up and in set up by Harry Hepworth | 52-41 |
| 07:01 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould knocks in the fadeaway from close range set up by David Smith | 52-43 |
| 06:45 | Missouri State | John Gaston misses short on a jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Edward Gould - foul #2 on Edward Gould, team foul #6 | 52-43 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Chase Powell (PG), Franklin Shipman (SF), Don Bower (C) John Futrell, Manuel Miers, Harry Hepworth | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG), Arthur Anthony (PF) Russell Smith, Daniel Inabinet | |
| 06:45 | Missouri State | John Gaston makes the 1st free throw | 53-43 |
| 06:45 | Missouri State | John Gaston misses the 2nd free throw | 53-43 |
| 06:45 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Howard Pritchett | 53-43 |
| 06:20 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett knocks in the shot from the baseline set up by David Smith | 53-45 |
| 05:53 | Missouri State | The jump hook by John Gaston is blocked by Arthur Anthony | 53-45 |
| 05:51 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan grabs the board | 53-45 |
| 05:31 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould hits a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by John Sullivan | 53-48 |
| 05:24 | Missouri State | Don Bower scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 55-48 |
| 05:10 | Western Kentucky | Edward Gould buries a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by David Smith | 55-51 |
| 04:50 | Missouri State | Don Bower misses the jumper from the free throw line | 55-51 |
| 04:49 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony gets the rebound | 55-51 |
| 04:30 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony knocks in the shot from the free throw line on a great pass from David Smith | 55-53 |
| 04:07 | Missouri State | Don Bower buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by James Albino | 58-53 |
| 03:51 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett misses badly on a runner in the lane | 58-53 |
| 03:49 | Missouri State | John Gaston grabs the defensive rebound | 58-53 |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Howard Pritchett is called for the reach on Chase Powell - foul #2 on Howard Pritchett, team foul #7 | 58-53 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Futrell (SG), Manuel Miers (SF), David Tawney (PF), Harry Hepworth (C) James Albino, Franklin Shipman, John Gaston, Don Bower | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith (PG), Igor Gadzinski (SF), Daniel Inabinet (PF), Paul McClallen (C) David Smith, Edward Gould, Arthur Anthony, Howard Pritchett | |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Chase Powell makes the 1st free throw | 59-53 |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Chase Powell makes the 2nd free throw | 60-53 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Chase Powell (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Futrell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Manuel Miers (fresh) 5 pts. PF - David Tawney (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Harry Hepworth (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Russell Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Sullivan (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Igor Gadzinski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Daniel Inabinet (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Paul McClallen (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 03:16 | Western Kentucky | The jump hook by Daniel Inabinet is blocked by Harry Hepworth | 60-53 |
| 03:14 | Western Kentucky | Daniel Inabinet snags the offensive board | 60-53 |
| 03:05 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith can't finish the layup | 60-53 |
| 03:04 | Western Kentucky | Igor Gadzinski tips it home | 60-55 |
| 02:50 | Missouri State | David Tawney can't connect on a runner in the lane but the foul's on Daniel Inabinet - foul #2 on Daniel Inabinet, team foul #8 | 60-55 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rickey Hemphill (PG) Chase Powell | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Bruce Suits (SG) John Sullivan | |
| 02:50 | Missouri State | David Tawney makes the 1st free throw | 61-55 |
| 02:50 | Missouri State | David Tawney makes the 2nd free throw | 62-55 |
| 02:48 | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-55 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Chase Powell (PG), Franklin Shipman (SF), Don Bower (C) Rickey Hemphill, Manuel Miers, Harry Hepworth | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan (SG), Edward Gould (SF), Arthur Anthony (PF), Howard Pritchett (C) Bruce Suits, Igor Gadzinski, Daniel Inabinet, Paul McClallen | |
| 02:36 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 62-55 |
| 02:34 | Missouri State | Don Bower gets the rebound | 62-55 |
| 02:21 | Missouri State | John Futrell misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 62-55 |
| 02:20 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett pulls down the rebound | 62-55 |
| 01:58 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony knocks in the runner in the lane set up by Edward Gould and he's fouled by David Tawney - foul #4 on David Tawney, team foul #7 | 62-57 |
| Subs | Missouri State | James Albino (SG) John Futrell | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 01:58 | Western Kentucky | Arthur Anthony makes the free throw | 62-58 |
| 01:39 | Missouri State | James Albino misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-58 |
| 01:38 | Missouri State | The offensive rebound goes to Franklin Shipman | 62-58 |
| 01:30 | Missouri State | James Albino comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 62-58 |
| 01:29 | Missouri State | Don Bower grabs the offensive rebound | 62-58 |
| 01:23 | Missouri State | David Tawney comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 62-58 |
| 01:21 | Missouri State | Chase Powell tips it in | 64-58 |
| 01:05 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan is whistled for a carry | 64-58 |
| 00:52 | Missouri State | Chase Powell scores on a 3 from the left corner | 67-58 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:47 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by John Sullivan | 67-61 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:44 | Missouri State | James Albino is fouled in the backcourt by Russell Smith - foul #1 on Russell Smith, team foul #9 | 67-61 |
| 00:44 | Missouri State | James Albino misses the 1st free throw | 67-61 |
| 00:44 | Western Kentucky | Howard Pritchett snags the defensive board | 67-61 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:38 | Western Kentucky | John Sullivan knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Arthur Anthony | 67-63 |
| 00:35 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman is fouled in the backcourt by Russell Smith - foul #2 on Russell Smith, team foul #10 | 67-63 |
| 00:35 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman makes the 1st free throw | 68-63 |
| 00:35 | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman makes the 2nd free throw | 69-63 |
| 00:29 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-63 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Futrell (SF) Franklin Shipman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:27 | Missouri State | James Albino is fouled in the backcourt by Russell Smith - foul #3 on Russell Smith, team foul #11 | 69-63 |
| 00:27 | Missouri State | James Albino misses the 1st free throw | 69-63 |
| 00:27 | Missouri State | James Albino makes the 2nd free throw | 70-63 |
| 00:23 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 70-63 |
| 00:22 | Missouri State | James Albino snags the defensive board | 70-63 |
| 00:21 | Missouri State | Russell Smith is called for the reach on James Albino in the backcourt - foul #4 on Russell Smith, team foul #12 | 70-63 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Franklin Shipman (SF) John Futrell | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:21 | Missouri State | James Albino makes the 1st free throw | 71-63 |
| 00:21 | Missouri State | James Albino makes the 2nd free throw | 72-63 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Russell Smith drills a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from John Sullivan | 72-66 |
| 00:16 | Missouri State | Russell Smith is called for the reach on Chase Powell in the backcourt - foul #5 on Russell Smith, team foul #13 | 72-66 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Futrell (SF) Franklin Shipman | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Smith (PG) Russell Smith | |
| 00:16 | Missouri State | Chase Powell makes the 1st free throw | 73-66 |
| 00:16 | Missouri State | Chase Powell makes the 2nd free throw | 74-66 |
| 00:10 | Western Kentucky | David Smith misses the 3 from the right corner | 74-66 |
| 00:08 | Missouri State | Don Bower grabs the defensive rebound | 74-66 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Missouri State | Chase Powell runs out the clock | 74-66 |