| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - William Hughes (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Frederic Higley (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Donald Ryan (fresh) 3 reb. C - Gary Evans (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - James Gant (fresh) 9 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SG - Brian Breshears (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlton Pike (fresh) 8 pts. PF - James Zukowsky (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Hans Malachowski (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Carlton Pike inbounds the ball | 38-51 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:50 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 38-51 |
| 19:49 | Hofstra | Gary Evans pulls down the rebound | 38-51 |
| 19:30 | Hofstra | David Smith double dribbles | 38-51 |
| 19:15 | Illinois State | Carlton Pike throws it down on a great pass from James Gant | 38-53 |
| 19:12 | Hofstra | David Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Breshears - foul #3 on Brian Breshears, team foul #1 | 38-53 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Green (SG) Brian Breshears | |
| 19:01 | Hofstra | William Hughes can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the right wing | 38-53 |
| 18:59 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski grabs the board | 38-53 |
| 18:43 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-53 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill (PF) Donald Ryan | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano (SG), Olin Plotrowski (PF), Henry Swint (C) James Gant, James Zukowsky, Hans Malachowski | |
| 18:28 | Hofstra | David Smith loses the ball out of bounds | 38-53 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson (SG), Edward Pickard (SF), John Smith (C) David Smith, Frederic Higley, Gary Evans | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Risley (SF) Carlton Pike | |
| 18:15 | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano misses long on a jumper from the left side | 38-53 |
| 18:13 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Peter Whitehill | 38-53 |
| 18:11 | Hofstra | William Hughes's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 38-53 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Andy Smith (SG) William Hughes | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 17:55 | Illinois State | Henry Swint misses the lay-in but the foul's on John Smith - foul #1 on John Smith, team foul #1 | 38-53 |
| 17:55 | Illinois State | Henry Swint makes the 1st free throw | 38-54 |
| 17:55 | Illinois State | Henry Swint makes the 2nd free throw | 38-55 |
| 17:33 | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson is hacked by Henry Swint - foul #1 on Henry Swint, team foul #2 | 38-55 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Gant (PG), James Zukowsky (PF) Daniel Green, Olin Plotrowski | |
| 17:16 | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Andy Smith | 41-55 |
| 16:52 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 41-55 |
| 16:50 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky grabs the offensive board | 41-55 |
| 16:34 | Illinois State | James Risley misses the floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Edward Pickard - foul #2 on Edward Pickard, team foul #2 | 41-55 |
| Subs | Hofstra | William Hughes (PG), David Smith (SG), Frederic Higley (SF), Donald Ryan (PF), Gary Evans (C) Jeremy Larson, Andy Smith, Edward Pickard, Peter Whitehill, John Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Green (SG), Hans Malachowski (C) Clarence Marcano, Henry Swint | |
| 16:34 | Illinois State | James Risley makes the 1st free throw | 41-56 |
| 16:34 | Illinois State | James Risley makes the 2nd free throw | 41-57 |
| 16:16 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley misses short on a floater from the left wing | 41-57 |
| 16:15 | Illinois State | James Gant grabs the board | 41-57 |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Donald Ryan - foul #2 on Donald Ryan, team foul #3 | 41-57 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Breshears (PG), James Overturf (SG), Carlton Pike (SF), Maximo Yazzie (C) James Gant, Daniel Green, James Risley, James Zukowsky | |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski misses the 1st free throw | 41-57 |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski makes the 2nd free throw | 41-58 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - William Hughes (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Frederic Higley (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Donald Ryan (fresh) 3 reb. C - Gary Evans (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Brian Breshears (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - James Overturf (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Carlton Pike (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Hans Malachowski (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Maximo Yazzie (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 15:36 | Hofstra | William Hughes hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from the left wing | 41-58 |
| 15:35 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie snags the defensive board | 41-58 |
| 15:17 | Illinois State | James Overturf scores on a floater from the left block set up by Brian Breshears and he's hacked by Frederic Higley - foul #1 on Frederic Higley, team foul #4 | 41-60 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson (SG), Carlos Jusino (PF) David Smith, Donald Ryan | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Olin Plotrowski (PF) Hans Malachowski | |
| 15:17 | Illinois State | James Overturf makes the free throw | 41-61 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 15:09 | Hofstra | William Hughes scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Jeremy Larson | 44-61 |
| 14:51 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears loses the ball out of bounds | 44-61 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Andy Smith (SG), Edward Pickard (SF), Donald Gregory (C) William Hughes, Frederic Higley, Gary Evans | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 14:35 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 44-61 |
| 14:33 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino can't tip it in | 44-61 |
| 14:32 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Carlton Pike | 44-61 |
| 14:26 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie scores on a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Brian Breshears | 44-63 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 14:19 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino misses badly on a shot from the left block but he's fouled by Olin Plotrowski - foul #1 on Olin Plotrowski, team foul #3 | 44-63 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill (PF), John Smith (C) Edward Pickard, Donald Gregory | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Green (PG), Clarence Marcano (SF), Henry Swint (C) Brian Breshears, Carlton Pike, Maximo Yazzie | |
| 14:19 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino makes the 1st free throw | 45-63 |
| 14:19 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino misses the 2nd free throw | 45-63 |
| 14:19 | Illinois State | Henry Swint grabs the defensive rebound | 45-63 |
| 13:59 | Illinois State | Henry Swint hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side | 45-63 |
| 13:57 | Hofstra | Andy Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 45-63 |
| 13:55 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino is fouled in the backcourt by Henry Swint - foul #2 on Henry Swint, team foul #4 | 45-63 |
| Subs | Hofstra | David Smith (SG), Donald Ryan (PF) Jeremy Larson, Carlos Jusino | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie (C) Olin Plotrowski | |
| 13:46 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill makes the shot near the basket on a great pass from Andy Smith and he's fouled by Clarence Marcano - foul #2 on Clarence Marcano, team foul #5 | 47-63 |
| Subs | Hofstra | William Hughes (PG) Andy Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 13:46 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill misses the free throw | 47-63 |
| 13:46 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie grabs the defensive rebound | 47-63 |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline but he's hacked by John Smith - foul #2 on John Smith, team foul #5 | 47-63 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Frederic Higley (SF), Gary Evans (C) Peter Whitehill, John Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Gant (PG), James Zukowsky (PF) Daniel Green, Henry Swint | |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie makes the 1st free throw | 47-64 |
| 13:22 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie misses the 2nd free throw | 47-64 |
| 13:22 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Donald Ryan | 47-64 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 13:20 | Hofstra | James Overturf steals it from David Smith in the backcourt | 47-64 |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky clanks a turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by David Smith - foul #3 on David Smith, team foul #6 | 47-64 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Andy Smith (SG) David Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Breshears (SG), Carlton Pike (SF) James Overturf, Clarence Marcano | |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky makes the 1st free throw | 47-65 |
| 12:58 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky makes the 2nd free throw | 47-66 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 12:55 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 47-66 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 12:35 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline | 47-66 |
| 12:34 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie grabs the offensive rebound | 47-66 |
| 12:09 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-66 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson (PG), Edward Pickard (SF), John Smith (PF), Donald Gregory (C) William Hughes, Frederic Higley, Donald Ryan, Gary Evans | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Green (PG), Olin Plotrowski (PF) James Gant, James Zukowsky | |
| 12:00 | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by John Smith | 50-66 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 11:32 | Illinois State | Carlton Pike is fouled on the floor by Andy Smith - foul #1 on Andy Smith, team foul #7 | 50-66 |
| Subs | Hofstra | David Smith (SG), Peter Whitehill (PF) Andy Smith, Donald Gregory | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano (SG), Henry Swint (C) Brian Breshears, Maximo Yazzie | |
| 11:32 | Illinois State | Carlton Pike makes the 1st free throw | 50-67 |
| 11:32 | Illinois State | Carlton Pike makes the 2nd free throw | 50-68 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Jeremy Larson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. SF - Edward Pickard (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Peter Whitehill (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Daniel Green (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Clarence Marcano (fresh) SF - Carlton Pike (fairly fresh) 12 pts. PF - Olin Plotrowski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Henry Swint (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:30 | Hofstra | David Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-68 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Risley (SF) Carlton Pike | |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 11:08 | Illinois State | James Risley misses the fadeaway from the baseline | 50-68 |
| 11:06 | Hofstra | David Smith gets the rebound | 50-68 |
| 10:55 | Hofstra | Edward Pickard is open and buries a jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from David Smith | 52-68 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 10:36 | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano makes the jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by James Risley | 52-70 |
| 10:26 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill hits a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Edward Pickard | 54-70 |
| 10:16 | Illinois State | John Smith is called for the reach on James Risley - foul #3 on John Smith, team foul #8 | 54-70 |
| Subs | Hofstra | William Hughes (PG), Andy Smith (SG), Frederic Higley (SF), Carlos Jusino (PF), Gary Evans (C) Jeremy Larson, David Smith, Edward Pickard, Peter Whitehill, John Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Gant (PG), James Overturf (SG), James Zukowsky (PF), Hans Malachowski (C) Daniel Green, Clarence Marcano, Olin Plotrowski, Henry Swint | |
| 10:16 | Illinois State | James Risley misses the 1st free throw | 54-70 |
| 10:16 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Andy Smith | 54-70 |
| 10:14 | Hofstra | Andy Smith is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 54-70 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carlton Pike (SF) James Risley | |
| 10:02 | Illinois State | James Overturf buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by James Gant | 54-73 |
| 09:41 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino loses the dribble to James Zukowsky | 54-73 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 09:13 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski hits the finger roll set up by James Gant | 54-75 |
| 09:08 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 54-75 |
| 09:07 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky gets the rebound | 54-75 |
| 08:47 | Illinois State | James Overturf hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 54-75 |
| 08:46 | Illinois State | James Zukowsky tips it in | 54-77 |
| 08:29 | Hofstra | Andy Smith is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 54-77 |
| 08:28 | Hofstra | The offensive rebound goes to Gary Evans | 54-77 |
| 08:15 | Hofstra | William Hughes is fouled on the floor by James Overturf - foul #4 on James Overturf, team foul #6 | 54-77 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson (PG), David Smith (SG), Edward Pickard (SF), Donald Ryan (PF), Peter Whitehill (C) William Hughes, Andy Smith, Frederic Higley, Carlos Jusino, Gary Evans | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano (PG), Brian Breshears (SG), James Risley (SF), Henry Swint (PF), Maximo Yazzie (C) James Gant, James Overturf, Carlton Pike, James Zukowsky, Hans Malachowski | |
| 08:00 | Hofstra | David Smith blows the layup | 54-77 |
| 07:58 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie grabs the defensive rebound | 54-77 |
| 07:38 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie is called for the illegal screen - foul #4 on Maximo Yazzie, team foul #7 | 54-77 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Green (PG) Clarence Marcano | |
| 07:30 | Hofstra | David Smith clanks a jumper from the right side | 54-77 |
| 07:28 | Illinois State | Maximo Yazzie grabs the board | 54-77 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Jeremy Larson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Edward Pickard (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. PF - Donald Ryan (fresh) 4 reb. C - Peter Whitehill (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Daniel Green (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brian Breshears (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Risley (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Henry Swint (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Maximo Yazzie (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 07:17 | Illinois State | Donald Ryan is called for the reach on James Risley - foul #3 on Donald Ryan, team foul #9 | 54-77 |
| Subs | Hofstra | John Smith (C) David Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Olin Plotrowski (PF) Maximo Yazzie | |
| 07:17 | Illinois State | James Risley makes the 1st free throw | 54-78 |
| 07:17 | Illinois State | James Risley makes the 2nd free throw | 54-79 |
| 07:02 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-79 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Donald Gregory (PG), Frederic Higley (SF) Edward Pickard, Peter Whitehill | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 06:35 | Illinois State | Henry Swint loses the dribble to Donald Gregory | 54-79 |
| 06:31 | Hofstra | Donald Gregory hits the finger roll | 56-79 |
| 06:10 | Illinois State | Henry Swint scores on a fadeaway near the basket set up by Daniel Green and the foul's on John Smith - foul #4 on John Smith, team foul #10 | 56-81 |
| Subs | Hofstra | William Hughes (PG), David Smith (SG), Gary Evans (C) Donald Gregory, Jeremy Larson, John Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Gant (PG), James Overturf (SG), Clarence Marcano (SF), Maximo Yazzie (C) Daniel Green, Brian Breshears, James Risley, Olin Plotrowski | |
| 06:10 | Illinois State | Henry Swint makes the free throw | 56-82 |
| 06:07 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley is fouled in the backcourt by James Overturf - foul #5 on James Overturf, team foul #8 | 56-82 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Carlton Pike (SF), James Zukowsky (PF) James Overturf, Henry Swint | |
| 06:07 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley makes the 1st free throw | 57-82 |
| 06:07 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley makes the 2nd free throw | 58-82 |
| 05:40 | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Carlton Pike | 58-85 |
| 05:28 | Hofstra | David Smith knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by William Hughes | 61-85 |
| 05:06 | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano clanks a 3 from straight away | 61-85 |
| 05:04 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley gets the rebound | 61-85 |
| 05:00 | Hofstra | Clarence Marcano is called for the reach on Frederic Higley - foul #3 on Clarence Marcano, team foul #9 | 61-85 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Andy Smith (SG), Peter Whitehill (PF), Donald Gregory (C) David Smith, Donald Ryan, Gary Evans | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Brian Breshears (SG), Hans Malachowski (PF) Carlton Pike, James Zukowsky | |
| 05:00 | Hofstra | Frederic Higley misses the 1st free throw | 61-85 |
| 05:00 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski pulls down the rebound | 61-85 |
| 04:43 | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski misses badly on a floater from the right side | 61-85 |
| 04:41 | Illinois State | James Gant tips it home | 61-87 |
| 04:39 | Hofstra | Brian Breshears steps in front of the Frederic Higley pass in the backcourt | 61-87 |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears is fouled on the floor by Frederic Higley - foul #2 on Frederic Higley, team foul #11 | 61-87 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson (PG), Edward Pickard (SF), John Smith (C) William Hughes, Frederic Higley, Donald Gregory | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Daniel Green (PG), James Risley (SF), Olin Plotrowski (PF) James Gant, Clarence Marcano, Maximo Yazzie | |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears makes the 1st free throw | 61-88 |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears makes the 2nd free throw | 61-89 |
| 04:06 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 61-89 |
| 04:05 | Hofstra | Andy Smith snags the offensive board | 61-89 |
| 03:58 | Hofstra | John Smith blows the layup | 61-89 |
| 03:56 | Illinois State | James Risley snags the defensive board | 61-89 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:38 | Illinois State | James Risley lays it in and he's fouled by Peter Whitehill - foul #2 on Peter Whitehill, team foul #12 | 61-91 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino (PF), Donald Gregory (C) Peter Whitehill, John Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Henry Swint (PF) Hans Malachowski | |
| 03:38 | Illinois State | James Risley misses the free throw | 61-91 |
| 03:38 | Hofstra | Carlos Jusino gets the rebound | 61-91 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:30 | Hofstra | The jumper by Andy Smith is denied by James Risley | 61-91 |
| 03:28 | Illinois State | James Risley snags the defensive board | 61-91 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Jeremy Larson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Andy Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Edward Pickard (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. PF - Carlos Jusino (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Gregory (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Daniel Green (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Breshears (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Risley (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Henry Swint (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Olin Plotrowski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:01 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears drills a floater from the free throw line | 61-93 |
| 02:59 | Hofstra | Andy Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 61-93 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill (C) Andy Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano (SF) James Risley | |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | Jeremy Larson is called for the reach on Brian Breshears - foul #1 on Jeremy Larson, team foul #13 | 61-93 |
| Subs | Hofstra | John Smith (C) Edward Pickard | |
| Subs | Illinois State | Hans Malachowski (PF) Henry Swint | |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears makes the 1st free throw | 61-94 |
| 02:44 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears makes the 2nd free throw | 61-95 |
| 02:35 | Hofstra | Donald Gregory hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Peter Whitehill | 64-95 |
| 02:31 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears misses long on a jumper from the right side | 64-95 |
| 02:29 | Illinois State | Clarence Marcano grabs the offensive board | 64-95 |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | Olin Plotrowski hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket but he's hacked by John Smith - foul #5 on John Smith, team foul #14 | 64-95 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Andy Smith (SG), Edward Pickard (SF) Carlos Jusino, John Smith | |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | Olin Plotrowski misses the 1st free throw | 64-95 |
| 02:18 | Illinois State | Olin Plotrowski makes the 2nd free throw | 64-96 |
| 02:09 | Hofstra | Donald Gregory drills a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Peter Whitehill | 66-96 |
| 01:52 | Illinois State | Brian Breshears clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 66-96 |
| 01:50 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Jeremy Larson | 66-96 |
| 01:44 | Hofstra | Jeremy Larson clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 66-96 |
| 01:42 | Hofstra | The offensive rebound goes to Peter Whitehill | 66-96 |
| 01:27 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill is hacked by Olin Plotrowski - foul #2 on Olin Plotrowski, team foul #10 | 66-96 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Risley (SF) Clarence Marcano | |
| 01:27 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill misses the 1st free throw | 66-96 |
| 01:27 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill makes the 2nd free throw | 67-96 |
| 01:05 | Illinois State | Daniel Green clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 67-96 |
| 01:04 | Hofstra | Andy Smith pulls down the rebound | 67-96 |
| 00:52 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill is open and buries a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Andy Smith | 69-96 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:27 | Illinois State | Peter Whitehill swats the short shot by Hans Malachowski | 69-96 |
| 00:25 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Jeremy Larson | 69-96 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:20 | Hofstra | Peter Whitehill is called for traveling | 69-96 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Daniel Green runs out the clock | 69-96 |