| Lineup | Colorado State | PG - Steven Johnston (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Vickers (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Milo Colombo (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Christopher Jett (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo inbounds the ball | 43-33 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:34 | Colorado State | James Vickers can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 43-33 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe gets the rebound | 43-33 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce hits a fadeaway from close range and he's fouled by Robert Smith - foul #1 on Robert Smith, team foul #1 | 43-35 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses the free throw | 43-35 |
| 19:25 | Colorado State | Robert Smith snags the defensive board | 43-35 |
| 19:10 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 43-35 |
| 19:09 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe pulls down the rebound | 43-35 |
| 19:05 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 43-35 |
| 19:04 | Colorado State | The rebound goes to Milo Colombo | 43-35 |
| 18:57 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston is fouled on the floor by Andy Wagner - foul #2 on Andy Wagner, team foul #1 | 43-35 |
| 18:38 | Colorado State | Christopher Jett's pass is intercepted by Vincent Noe | 43-35 |
| 18:34 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 43-35 |
| 18:32 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe tips it home | 43-37 |
| 18:20 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston's layup is rejected by Andy Wagner | 43-37 |
| 18:18 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston tips it back up and in | 45-37 |
| 18:01 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Christopher Jett - foul #1 on Christopher Jett, team foul #2 | 45-37 |
| 18:01 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses the 1st free throw | 45-37 |
| 18:01 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses the 2nd free throw | 45-37 |
| 18:01 | Colorado State | The rebound goes to James Vickers | 45-37 |
| 17:39 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-37 |
| 17:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 45-37 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 45-37 |
| 17:18 | Colorado State | The rebound goes to James Vickers | 45-37 |
| 17:13 | Colorado State | James Vickers can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 45-37 |
| 17:12 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe grabs the defensive rebound | 45-37 |
| 17:07 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 45-37 |
| 17:06 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner snags the offensive board | 45-37 |
| 16:45 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce is whistled for a carry | 45-37 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Donald Ore (PG), Shawn Gruber (SG), Francis Vaughn (SF), Anthony Windle (PF), Joseph Taylor (C) Steven Johnston, James Vickers, Milo Colombo, Robert Smith, Christopher Jett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Clinton Stewart (SG), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Johnny Pickett, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| 16:27 | Colorado State | Francis Vaughn throws it down on a nice dish by Donald Ore | 47-37 |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price buries a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from George Stell and he's hacked by Joseph Taylor - foul #1 on Joseph Taylor, team foul #3 | 47-39 |
| Subs | Colorado State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG) Andrew Pierce | |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the free throw | 47-40 |
| 15:53 | Colorado State | Shawn Gruber travels with the ball | 47-40 |
| Subs | Colorado State | James Vickers (SG), Gregory Hodgins (C) Shawn Gruber, Joseph Taylor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Colorado State | PG - Donald Ore (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Vickers (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Francis Vaughn (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Anthony Windle (fresh) 2 reb. C - Gregory Hodgins (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - George Stell (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Clinton Stewart (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 2 pts. C - Arthur Price (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price is fouled on the floor by Gregory Hodgins - foul #4 on Gregory Hodgins, team foul #4 | 47-40 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Milo Colombo (SF), Joseph Taylor (C) Francis Vaughn, Gregory Hodgins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | Milo Colombo takes the ball from Vincent Noe | 47-40 |
| 14:50 | Colorado State | Clinton Stewart is called for the reach on Anthony Windle - foul #1 on Clinton Stewart, team foul #2 | 47-40 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Robert Smith (PF), Christopher Jett (C) Anthony Windle, Joseph Taylor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Andrew Pierce (SF) George Stell, Johnny Pickett | |
| 14:39 | Colorado State | Donald Ore loses the ball out of bounds | 47-40 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block | 47-40 |
| 14:21 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth hits the follow up shot | 47-42 |
| 14:15 | Colorado State | Donald Ore buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Milo Colombo | 49-42 |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline but he's fouled by James Vickers - foul #2 on James Vickers, team foul #5 | 49-42 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Steven Johnston (PG) Donald Ore | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (SG), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Clinton Stewart, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the 1st free throw | 49-42 |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 49-43 |
| 13:49 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 49-43 |
| 13:48 | Colorado State | James Vickers pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-43 |
| 13:30 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 52-43 |
| 13:13 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price is whistled for traveling | 52-43 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Shawn Gruber (SG), Francis Vaughn (SF), Anthony Windle (C) James Vickers, Milo Colombo, Christopher Jett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG) George Stell | |
| 12:58 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston clanks a floater from the right side | 52-43 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot grabs the board | 52-43 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce buries a floater from the left wing set up by Johnny Pickett | 52-45 |
| 12:40 | Colorado State | Shawn Gruber misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-45 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot gets the rebound | 52-45 |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot's pass is intercepted by Anthony Windle | 52-45 |
| 12:05 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 52-45 |
| 12:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Huot | 52-45 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses short on a driving attempt in the paint | 52-45 |
| 11:57 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price hits the follow up shot | 52-47 |
| 11:30 | Colorado State | Shawn Gruber clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 52-47 |
| 11:29 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Huot | 52-47 |
| Lineup | Colorado State | PG - Steven Johnston (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - Shawn Gruber (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Francis Vaughn (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Smith (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Anthony Windle (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Arthur Price (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett drills a jumpshot from the right wing | 52-49 |
| 11:10 | Colorado State | Robert Huot is called for the reach on Francis Vaughn - foul #1 on Robert Huot, team foul #3 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Donald Ore (PG), James Vickers (SG), Milo Colombo (SF), Christopher Jett (PF) Steven Johnston, Shawn Gruber, Francis Vaughn, Robert Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Clinton Stewart (SF), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) Andy Wagner, Andrew Pierce, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| 10:53 | Colorado State | Anthony Windle connects on the runner in the paint on a nice dish by Donald Ore | 54-49 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 54-49 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-49 |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | James Vickers is called for the reach on Johnny Pickett - foul #3 on James Vickers, team foul #6 | 54-49 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Joseph Taylor (C) Anthony Windle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF) Johnny Pickett | |
| 10:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Lanny McBeth | 54-52 |
| 09:49 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo misses short on a 3 from straight away | 54-52 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe grabs the defensive rebound | 54-52 |
| 09:43 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line | 54-52 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart tips it back up and in | 54-54 |
| 09:28 | Colorado State | James Vickers is fouled on the floor by Vincent Noe - foul #2 on Vincent Noe, team foul #4 | 54-54 |
| 09:08 | Colorado State | Christopher Jett hits the finger roll | 56-54 |
| 08:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by James Vickers - foul #4 on James Vickers, team foul #7 | 56-54 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Shawn Gruber (SG), Robert Smith (PF) James Vickers, Christopher Jett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Johnny Pickett (SG) George Stell, Andrew Pierce | |
| 08:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart misses the 1st free throw | 56-54 |
| 08:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 56-55 |
| 08:44 | Colorado State | Shawn Gruber can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 56-55 |
| 08:42 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Clinton Stewart | 56-55 |
| 08:37 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 56-55 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner tips it back up and in | 56-57 |
| 08:17 | Colorado State | Robert Smith comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Vincent Noe - foul #3 on Vincent Noe, team foul #5 | 56-57 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Steven Johnston (PG), Francis Vaughn (SF), Anthony Windle (C) Donald Ore, Milo Colombo, Joseph Taylor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Clinton Stewart, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| 08:17 | Colorado State | Robert Smith makes the 1st free throw | 57-57 |
| 08:17 | Colorado State | Robert Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 57-57 |
| 08:17 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Arthur Price | 57-57 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is hacked by Shawn Gruber - foul #1 on Shawn Gruber, team foul #8 | 57-57 |
| Subs | Colorado State | James Vickers (SG), Gregory Hodgins (C) Shawn Gruber, Anthony Windle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 57-58 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 57-59 |
| 07:41 | Colorado State | Robert Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 57-59 |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price gets the rebound | 57-59 |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 57-59 |
| 07:32 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins gets the rebound | 57-59 |
| Lineup | Colorado State | PG - Steven Johnston (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Vickers (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Francis Vaughn (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Smith (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Gregory Hodgins (fresh) 3 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Arthur Price (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Colorado State | Arthur Price denies the turnaround by Robert Smith | 57-59 |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Arthur Price | 57-59 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Robert Huot | 57-62 |
| 06:50 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side | 57-62 |
| 06:49 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins gets the offensive rebound | 57-62 |
| 06:26 | Colorado State | Robert Smith can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 57-62 |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce snags the defensive board | 57-62 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett drills a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Andy Wagner | 57-64 |
| 05:58 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins loses the dribble to Andy Wagner | 57-64 |
| 05:53 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner dunks the ball | 57-66 |
| 05:36 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 57-66 |
| 05:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot grabs the board | 57-66 |
| 05:35 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-66 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Donald Ore (PG), Milo Colombo (SF) Steven Johnston, Francis Vaughn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) Andy Wagner, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe can't finish the layup | 57-66 |
| 05:08 | Colorado State | James Vickers grabs the board | 57-66 |
| 05:02 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 59-66 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett's pass is intercepted by James Vickers | 59-66 |
| 04:17 | Colorado State | Donald Ore's floater is tipped away by Andrew Pierce | 59-66 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth grabs the defensive rebound | 59-66 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell is called for a charge - foul #3 on George Stell, team foul #6 | 59-66 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Steven Johnston (PG), Christopher Jett (PF), Anthony Windle (C) Donald Ore, Robert Smith, Gregory Hodgins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Clinton Stewart (SG) George Stell, Johnny Pickett | |
| 03:30 | Colorado State | Anthony Windle buries a jump hook near the basket | 61-66 |
| Lineup | Colorado State | PG - Steven Johnston (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Vickers (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Milo Colombo (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Christopher Jett (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Anthony Windle (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Clinton Stewart (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 10 pts. 11 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe clanks a floater from the free throw line | 61-66 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe pulls down the offensive rebound | 61-66 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Andy Wagner | 61-69 |
| 02:36 | Colorado State | Colorado State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-69 |
| Subs | Colorado State | Robert Smith (PF), Gregory Hodgins (C) Christopher Jett, Anthony Windle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG) Clinton Stewart | |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:18 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 61-69 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Hodgins denies the turnaround by Andy Wagner | 61-69 |
| 01:59 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo pulls down the rebound | 61-69 |
| 01:55 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston misses short on a jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by Vincent Noe - foul #4 on Vincent Noe, team foul #7 | 61-69 |
| 01:55 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston makes the 1st free throw | 62-69 |
| 01:55 | Colorado State | Steven Johnston makes the 2nd free throw | 63-69 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 63-69 |
| 01:36 | Colorado State | Robert Smith grabs the board | 63-69 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:32 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo hits the finger roll on a nice dish by James Vickers | 65-69 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 65-69 |
| 01:26 | Colorado State | The rebound goes to Gregory Hodgins | 65-69 |
| 01:20 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Andrew Pierce - foul #2 on Andrew Pierce, team foul #8 | 65-69 |
| 01:20 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo makes the 1st free throw | 66-69 |
| 01:20 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo makes the 2nd free throw | 67-69 |
| 01:11 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce buries a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Andy Wagner | 67-71 |
| 01:07 | Colorado State | Milo Colombo is called for traveling | 67-71 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce jams it on a great pass from Johnny Pickett | 67-73 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:31 | Colorado State | James Vickers hits a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Milo Colombo | 70-73 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Johnston is called for the reach on Andy Wagner in the backcourt - foul #1 on Steven Johnston, team foul #9 | 70-73 |
| Subs | Colorado State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (PF) Vincent Noe | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses the 2nd free throw | 70-74 |
| 00:28 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins grabs the defensive rebound | 70-74 |
| 00:22 | Colorado State | James Vickers is fouled on the floor by Andy Wagner - foul #3 on Andy Wagner, team foul #9 | 70-74 |
| Subs | Colorado State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF) Arthur Price | |
| 00:22 | Colorado State | James Vickers misses the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth grabs the defensive rebound | 70-74 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Johnston - foul #2 on Steven Johnston, team foul #10 | 70-74 |
| Subs | Colorado State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (PF) Vincent Noe | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 1st free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 2nd free throw | 70-76 |
| 00:13 | Colorado State | James Vickers clanks a 3 from straight away | 70-76 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth grabs the board | 70-76 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth is fouled in the backcourt by Steven Johnston - foul #3 on Steven Johnston, team foul #11 | 70-76 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 1st free throw | 70-77 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 2nd free throw | 70-78 |
| Game Plan | Colorado State | Colorado State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:03 | Colorado State | James Vickers hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 70-78 |
| 00:01 | Colorado State | Gregory Hodgins grabs the offensive board | 70-78 |
| 00:00 | Colorado State | The clock runs out | 70-78 |