| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Donald Henderson (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. SG - Clarence Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Lawrence Wilmore (fresh) 6 pts. PF - William Boley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - John Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Missouri State | Lawrence Wilmore inbounds the ball | 26-31 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:46 | Missouri State | William Boley loses the ball out of bounds | 26-31 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 26-31 |
| 19:27 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown snags the defensive board | 26-31 |
| 19:01 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson scores on a floater from the left side on a great pass from Lawrence Wilmore | 26-33 |
| 18:39 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe is hacked by William Boley - foul #2 on William Boley, team foul #1 | 26-33 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe hits a runner from close range on a nice dish by Lanny McBeth | 28-33 |
| 18:03 | Missouri State | Lawrence Wilmore misses long on a jump hook from the right block | 28-33 |
| 18:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 28-33 |
| 17:56 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the floater in the paint on a great pass from Lanny McBeth | 30-33 |
| 17:40 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown's pass is intercepted by Vincent Noe | 30-33 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint but he's fouled by Lawrence Wilmore - foul #3 on Lawrence Wilmore, team foul #2 | 30-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope (SF) Lawrence Wilmore | |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 1st free throw | 31-33 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 2nd free throw | 32-33 |
| 17:22 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 32-33 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Andy Wagner | 32-33 |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 32-33 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe tips it in | 34-33 |
| 16:54 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope is hacked by Lanny McBeth - foul #2 on Lanny McBeth, team foul #1 | 34-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Mark Johnson (SG), Rodger Manning (PF), Brett Anderson (C) Clarence Brown, William Boley, John Perry | |
| 16:38 | Missouri State | Brett Anderson scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 34-36 |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 34-36 |
| 16:33 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson gets the rebound | 34-36 |
| 16:22 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson connects on the floater from the left side set up by Donald Henderson | 34-38 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane but he's hacked by Lawrence Pope - foul #2 on Lawrence Pope, team foul #3 | 34-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart (SG), Lanny McBeth (C) Johnny Pickett, Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Lawrence Wilmore (SF) Donald Henderson | |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot makes the 1st free throw | 35-38 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot misses the 2nd free throw | 35-38 |
| 16:00 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning snags the defensive board | 35-38 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - George Stell (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Clinton Stewart (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 6 pts. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Mark Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lawrence Pope (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Lawrence Wilmore (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Rodger Manning (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Brett Anderson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:56 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope scores on a jumper near the basket set up by Rodger Manning | 35-40 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth is whistled for a carry | 35-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Vincent Noe (PF) Andrew Pierce, Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 15:16 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson drills a fadeaway from the left wing | 35-42 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Vincent Noe | 38-42 |
| 14:44 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope knocks in the floater in the lane on a nice dish by Mark Johnson | 38-44 |
| 14:40 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 38-44 |
| 14:39 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson grabs the board | 38-44 |
| 14:29 | Missouri State | Lawrence Wilmore misses the easy layup | 38-44 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the rebound | 38-44 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left block but the foul's on Lawrence Pope - foul #3 on Lawrence Pope, team foul #4 | 38-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Andrew Pierce (SF), Robert Huot (C) Andy Wagner, Clinton Stewart, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Henderson (PG), Clarence Brown (SG), William Boley (PF), John Perry (C) Mark Johnson, Lawrence Pope, Rodger Manning, Brett Anderson | |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell misses the 1st free throw | 38-44 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell makes the 2nd free throw | 39-44 |
| 14:09 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson misses long on a floater from the right side | 39-44 |
| 14:08 | Missouri State | William Boley tips it in | 39-46 |
| 13:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot makes the driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Vincent Noe | 41-46 |
| 13:35 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown scores on a jumper from just outside the lane | 41-48 |
| 13:27 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce scores on a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Vincent Noe | 43-48 |
| 13:14 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson is fouled on the floor by George Stell - foul #2 on George Stell, team foul #2 | 43-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Vincent Noe | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope (SF) Lawrence Wilmore | |
| 12:54 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Andrew Pierce - foul #2 on Andrew Pierce, team foul #3 | 43-48 |
| 12:54 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown makes the 1st free throw | 43-49 |
| 12:54 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 43-50 |
| 12:35 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 43-50 |
| 12:34 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to John Perry | 43-50 |
| 12:08 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope can't connect on a turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Johnny Pickett - foul #2 on Johnny Pickett, team foul #4 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF) Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rodger Manning (PF) William Boley | |
| 12:08 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope misses the 1st free throw | 43-50 |
| 12:08 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope misses the 2nd free throw | 43-50 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe gets the rebound | 43-50 |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses the fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Lawrence Pope - foul #4 on Lawrence Pope, team foul #5 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Mark Johnson (SG), Lawrence Wilmore (SF), Brett Anderson (C) Clarence Brown, Lawrence Pope, John Perry | |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 1st free throw | 44-50 |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Donald Henderson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Mark Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Wilmore (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Rodger Manning (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Brett Anderson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:28 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning buries a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Brett Anderson | 45-52 |
| 11:09 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett travels with the ball | 45-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Clinton Stewart (SG), Robert Huot (C) Andy Wagner, Johnny Pickett, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 10:50 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-52 |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell snags the defensive board | 45-52 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart loses the dribble to Donald Henderson | 45-52 |
| 10:27 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning misses the fadeaway from close range | 45-52 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe gets the rebound | 45-52 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-52 |
| 10:20 | Missouri State | Brett Anderson pulls down the rebound | 45-52 |
| 09:55 | Missouri State | Brett Anderson misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline | 45-52 |
| 09:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot gets the rebound | 45-52 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by George Stell | 48-52 |
| 09:27 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson misses the shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Clinton Stewart - foul #2 on Clinton Stewart, team foul #5 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Johnny Pickett (SG), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Andrew Pierce, Vincent Noe | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Clarence Brown (SG), William Stone (SF), William Boley (PF), John Perry (C) Donald Henderson, Lawrence Wilmore, Rodger Manning, Brett Anderson | |
| 09:27 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 48-53 |
| 09:27 | Missouri State | Mark Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 48-54 |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | William Stone is called for the reach on Andy Wagner - foul #1 on William Stone, team foul #6 | 48-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Henderson (PG) Mark Johnson | |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart misses the shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on William Stone - foul #2 on William Stone, team foul #7 | 48-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (PF) Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart misses the 1st free throw | 48-54 |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 49-54 |
| 08:39 | Missouri State | William Stone misses the shot in the lane | 49-54 |
| 08:37 | Missouri State | John Perry grabs the offensive board | 49-54 |
| 08:27 | Missouri State | John Perry lays it up and in on a nice dish by Clarence Brown | 49-56 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett is hacked by William Boley - foul #3 on William Boley, team foul #8 | 49-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF) Clinton Stewart | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Mark Johnson (PG), Lawrence Wilmore (SF) Donald Henderson, William Stone | |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses the 1st free throw | 49-56 |
| 08:11 | Missouri State | John Perry pulls down the rebound | 49-56 |
| 07:59 | Missouri State | William Boley misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 49-56 |
| 07:57 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown gets the offensive rebound | 49-56 |
| 07:38 | Missouri State | Lawrence Wilmore knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Clarence Brown | 49-58 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Arthur Price (fresh) C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Mark Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Clarence Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Wilmore (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. PF - William Boley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - John Perry (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:18 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce lays it up and in set up by Johnny Pickett and the foul's on Lawrence Wilmore - foul #4 on Lawrence Wilmore, team foul #9 | 51-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF) Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 07:18 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the free throw | 52-58 |
| 06:51 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown knocks in the jump hook near the basket | 52-60 |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth drills a driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Johnny Pickett | 54-60 |
| 06:36 | Missouri State | William Boley misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 54-60 |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth grabs the board | 54-60 |
| 06:30 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is fouled on the floor by Lawrence Wilmore - foul #5 on Lawrence Wilmore, team foul #10 | 54-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot (C) Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Donald Henderson (PG), Lawrence Pope (SG), William Stone (SF), Rodger Manning (PF), Brett Anderson (C) Mark Johnson, Clarence Brown, Lawrence Wilmore, William Boley, John Perry | |
| 06:30 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 55-60 |
| 06:30 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 56-60 |
| 06:05 | Missouri State | William Stone is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on William Stone, team foul #11 | 56-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Clinton Stewart (SG) Andy Wagner, Johnny Pickett | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block | 56-60 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe pulls down the offensive rebound | 56-60 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot lays it in | 58-60 |
| 05:05 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 58-60 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot snags the defensive board | 58-60 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell is whistled for a carry | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Lanny McBeth (C) Andrew Pierce, Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Clarence Brown (SG), John Perry (C) William Stone, Brett Anderson | |
| 04:36 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning misses badly on a jump hook in the lane | 58-60 |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart snags the defensive board | 58-60 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Robert Huot (PF) George Stell, Vincent Noe | |
| Subs | Missouri State | William Boley (PF) Rodger Manning | |
| 04:08 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope loses the ball out of bounds | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF) Clinton Stewart | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 03:45 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Andy Wagner | 60-60 |
| 03:41 | Missouri State | Johnny Pickett takes the ball from Lawrence Pope | 60-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 16 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Donald Henderson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Clarence Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Pope (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - William Boley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - John Perry (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth loses the ball out of bounds | 60-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF) Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Mark Johnson (SG), William Stone (SF), Rodger Manning (C) Clarence Brown, Lawrence Pope, John Perry | |
| 03:13 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning lays it in on a great pass from Mark Johnson | 60-62 |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett is fouled on the floor by Mark Johnson - foul #1 on Mark Johnson, team foul #12 | 60-62 |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses the 1st free throw | 60-62 |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett makes the 2nd free throw | 61-62 |
| 02:50 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 61-62 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce snags the defensive board | 61-62 |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 61-62 |
| 02:41 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning grabs the defensive rebound | 61-62 |
| 02:41 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Clarence Brown (SG), Lawrence Pope (SF), John Perry (C) Mark Johnson, William Stone, Rodger Manning | |
| 02:25 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope's fadeaway is rejected by Vincent Noe | 61-62 |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the rebound | 61-62 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 61-62 |
| 02:16 | Missouri State | John Perry gets the rebound | 61-62 |
| 02:02 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown connects on the jumper from the baseline set up by Lawrence Pope and he's fouled by Vincent Noe - foul #1 on Vincent Noe, team foul #6 | 61-64 |
| 02:02 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown makes the free throw | 61-65 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Vincent Noe | 64-65 |
| 01:44 | Missouri State | Johnny Pickett steals the ball from William Boley | 64-65 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses badly on a jump hook from the right block | 64-65 |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Andy Wagner | 64-65 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce connects on the fadeaway from the left side set up by Andy Wagner | 66-65 |
| 01:13 | Missouri State | Lawrence Pope misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 66-65 |
| 01:12 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe pulls down the rebound | 66-65 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce lays it up and in | 68-65 |
| 00:42 | Missouri State | John Perry misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 68-65 |
| 00:41 | Missouri State | John Perry hits the follow up shot | 68-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce is whistled for a carry | 68-67 |
| 00:11 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson is hacked by Andy Wagner in the backcourt - foul #1 on Andy Wagner, team foul #7 | 68-67 |
| 00:11 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson makes the 1st free throw | 68-68 |
| 00:11 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson makes the 2nd free throw | 68-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses long on a floater in the paint but he's fouled by Lawrence Pope - foul #5 on Lawrence Pope, team foul #13 | 68-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | William Stone (SF) Lawrence Pope | |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses the 1st free throw | 68-69 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 2nd free throw | 69-69 |
| 00:03 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown can't connect on a fullcourt shot | 69-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 21 pts. 5 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Donald Henderson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Clarence Brown (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - William Stone (fresh) 3 pf. PF - William Boley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - John Perry (fresh) 8 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth wins the tip | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Lanny McBeth | 71-69 |
| 04:22 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 71-69 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vincent Noe | 71-69 |
| 04:16 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 71-69 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe grabs the offensive rebound | 71-69 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 74-69 |
| 03:47 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown drills a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Donald Henderson | 74-71 |
| 03:41 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce's pass is intercepted by Donald Henderson | 74-71 |
| 03:22 | Missouri State | John Perry can't finish the layup | 74-71 |
| 03:20 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe pulls down the rebound | 74-71 |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses the jumper from the right block but he's fouled by Donald Henderson - foul #1 on Donald Henderson, team foul #14 | 74-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rodger Manning (PF) William Boley | |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett makes the 1st free throw | 75-71 |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett makes the 2nd free throw | 76-71 |
| 02:56 | Missouri State | John Perry's floater is tipped away by Andrew Pierce | 76-71 |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth grabs the board | 76-71 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 76-71 |
| 02:48 | Missouri State | Rodger Manning grabs the board | 76-71 |
| 02:48 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 76-71 |
| 02:35 | Missouri State | Lanny McBeth takes the ball from Donald Henderson | 76-71 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the jumper from the free throw line | 76-71 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe tips it in | 78-71 |
| 02:05 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 78-71 |
| 02:03 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth snags the defensive board | 78-71 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 78-71 |
| 01:57 | Missouri State | John Perry gets the rebound | 78-71 |
| 01:57 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 78-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | William Boley (PF) Rodger Manning | |
| 01:39 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by William Stone | 78-74 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett connects on the shot from the left side and he's hacked by John Perry - foul #3 on John Perry, team foul #15 | 80-74 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett makes the free throw | 81-74 |
| 01:04 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson hits a runner from the left block on a nice dish by William Stone | 81-76 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 18 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 26 pts. 5 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 9 pts. 14 reb. 2 blk. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Donald Henderson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Clarence Brown (fresh) 17 pts. 3 ast. SF - William Stone (fresh) 3 pf. PF - William Boley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - John Perry (fresh) 8 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Andrew Pierce is blocked by William Stone | 81-76 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 81-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | William Stone is called for the reach on Lanny McBeth - foul #4 on William Stone, team foul #16 | 81-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (PF) Vincent Noe | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 1st free throw | 82-76 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 2nd free throw | 83-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:24 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 83-76 |
| 00:22 | Missouri State | Donald Henderson gets the offensive rebound | 83-76 |
| 00:20 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 83-79 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Henderson - foul #2 on Donald Henderson, team foul #17 | 83-79 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 84-79 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 85-79 |
| 00:10 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown drills a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Donald Henderson | 85-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Henderson - foul #3 on Donald Henderson, team foul #18 | 85-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the 1st free throw | 85-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the 2nd free throw | 85-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price grabs the offensive rebound | 85-82 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price is fouled on the floor by William Boley - foul #4 on William Boley, team foul #19 | 85-82 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the 1st free throw | 86-82 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the 2nd free throw | 87-82 |
| 00:01 | Missouri State | Clarence Brown is whistled for traveling | 87-82 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner runs out the clock | 87-82 |