| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Frampton (fresh) SG - Doug Desrochers (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Benjamin Boyd (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Rickie Danforth (fresh) 2 reb. C - Curtis Lee (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Donald Fisher (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Hayden (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Caleb Ford (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Chester Adams (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd inbounds the ball | 18-28 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:36 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Curtis Lee | 21-28 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams blows the layup but he's hacked by John Frampton - foul #2 on John Frampton, team foul #1 | 21-28 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), Vernon Welch (PF) John Frampton, Rickie Danforth | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams makes the 1st free throw | 21-29 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 21-30 |
| 19:06 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd buries a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Doug Desrochers | 24-30 |
| 19:01 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden makes the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Donald Fisher | 24-33 |
| 18:32 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 24-33 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford pulls down the rebound | 24-33 |
| 18:11 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Jeffrey Perry | 24-36 |
| 17:49 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd misses the 3 from the right corner | 24-36 |
| 17:47 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford pulls down the rebound | 24-36 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams is hacked by Curtis Lee - foul #1 on Curtis Lee, team foul #2 | 24-36 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Rob Hood (C) John Robinson, Benjamin Boyd, Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry is whistled for traveling | 24-36 |
| 17:13 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 24-36 |
| 17:11 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams snags the defensive board | 24-36 |
| 17:05 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 24-36 |
| 17:03 | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch gets the rebound | 24-36 |
| 16:34 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers misses the lay-in | 24-36 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry grabs the defensive rebound | 24-36 |
| 16:26 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Donald Fisher | 24-39 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 16:09 | Central Michigan | Donald Fisher is called for the reach on John Frampton - foul #2 on Donald Fisher, team foul #1 | 24-39 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), James Daniels (SG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Curtis Lee (C) John Frampton, Doug Desrochers, Jonathan Wilder, Rob Hood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown (PG), Richard Murphy (SF), Benjamin Jewett (PF), Michael Tillson (C) Donald Fisher, Caleb Ford, Jeffrey Perry, Chester Adams | |
| 15:48 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Curtis Lee | 27-39 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Robinson (fresh) 2 ast. SG - James Daniels (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Benjamin Boyd (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Vernon Welch (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Curtis Lee (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Hayden (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Murphy (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) C - Michael Tillson (fresh) | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett makes the runner in the lane set up by Robert Hayden | 27-41 |
| 15:13 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by James Daniels | 30-41 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Curtis Lee is called for the reach on Richard Murphy - foul #2 on Curtis Lee, team foul #3 | 30-41 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Rickie Danforth (PF) John Robinson, James Daniels, Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher (PG) Robert Hayden | |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson connects on the 3 from the left wing | 30-44 |
| 14:26 | Central Michigan | Rickie Danforth misses long on a shot from the right side | 30-44 |
| 14:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson gets the rebound | 30-44 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy misses long on a 3 from straight away | 30-44 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett tips it back up and in | 30-46 |
| 13:49 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd clanks a jump hook near the basket | 30-46 |
| 13:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Benjamin Jewett | 30-46 |
| 13:43 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown double dribbles | 30-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), James Daniels (SG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Rob Hood (C) John Frampton, Doug Desrochers, Benjamin Boyd, Rickie Danforth | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden (SG), Caleb Ford (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF), Chester Adams (C) Samuel Brown, Richard Murphy, Benjamin Jewett, Michael Tillson | |
| 13:32 | Central Michigan | Jonathan Wilder banks in the layup on a great pass from John Robinson | 32-46 |
| 13:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden loses the ball out of bounds | 32-46 |
| 13:00 | Central Michigan | James Daniels drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Vernon Welch | 34-46 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford misses the floater from the free throw line | 34-46 |
| 12:45 | Central Michigan | John Robinson grabs the board | 34-46 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 12:28 | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch makes the jumper from just outside the lane and the foul's on Caleb Ford - foul #1 on Caleb Ford, team foul #2 | 36-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Curtis Lee (C) John Robinson, James Daniels, Jonathan Wilder, Rob Hood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown (PG) Donald Fisher | |
| 12:28 | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch misses the free throw | 36-46 |
| 12:28 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee snags the offensive board | 36-46 |
| 12:05 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 36-46 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry grabs the defensive rebound | 36-46 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden hits a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Samuel Brown | 36-48 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 11:43 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee connects on the driving attempt from the baseline set up by John Frampton | 38-48 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Frampton (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Doug Desrochers (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Boyd (fresh) 14 pts. PF - Vernon Welch (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Curtis Lee (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Hayden (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SF - Caleb Ford (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Chester Adams (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 38-48 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams tips it back up and in | 38-50 |
| 11:08 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee lays it in on a great pass from John Frampton | 40-50 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown's pass is intercepted by Doug Desrochers | 40-50 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 10:46 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee is called for traveling | 40-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), James Daniels (SG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Rickie Danforth (PF), Rob Hood (C) John Frampton, Doug Desrochers, Benjamin Boyd, Vernon Welch, Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher (PG), Richard Murphy (SF), Benjamin Jewett (PF), Michael Tillson (C) Samuel Brown, Caleb Ford, Jeffrey Perry, Chester Adams | |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher is whistled for traveling | 40-50 |
| 09:57 | Central Michigan | James Daniels misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 40-50 |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher gets the rebound | 40-50 |
| 09:51 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-53 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 09:34 | Central Michigan | Rob Hood misses the turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Robert Hayden - foul #1 on Robert Hayden, team foul #3 | 40-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Vernon Welch (C) John Robinson, James Daniels, Jonathan Wilder, Rickie Danforth | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams (C) Michael Tillson | |
| 09:34 | Central Michigan | Rob Hood makes the 1st free throw | 41-53 |
| 09:34 | Central Michigan | Rob Hood makes the 2nd free throw | 42-53 |
| 09:27 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy misses the jumpshot from the left side | 42-53 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy hits the follow up shot | 42-55 |
| 09:21 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd misses the 3 from the right wing | 42-55 |
| 09:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden grabs the defensive rebound | 42-55 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden is whistled for traveling | 42-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Rickie Danforth (PF) Rob Hood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF) Richard Murphy, Benjamin Jewett | |
| 08:59 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd drills a 3 from the left wing set up by John Frampton | 45-55 |
| 08:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 45-55 |
| 08:45 | Central Michigan | Rickie Danforth grabs the board | 45-55 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 08:16 | Central Michigan | Caleb Ford is called for the reach on Benjamin Boyd - foul #2 on Caleb Ford, team foul #4 | 45-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), James Daniels (SG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Rob Hood (PF), Curtis Lee (C) John Frampton, Doug Desrochers, Benjamin Boyd, Rickie Danforth, Vernon Welch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown (SG) Robert Hayden | |
| 08:00 | Central Michigan | James Daniels knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Curtis Lee | 48-55 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Rob Hood - foul #1 on Rob Hood, team foul #4 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Vernon Welch (SF) John Robinson, James Daniels, Jonathan Wilder | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden (SG), Benjamin Jewett (C) Donald Fisher, Chester Adams | |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry makes the 1st free throw | 48-56 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry misses the 2nd free throw | 48-56 |
| 07:41 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Curtis Lee | 48-56 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Frampton (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Doug Desrochers (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Vernon Welch (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Rob Hood (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Curtis Lee (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Louden (fresh) SF - Caleb Ford (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Central Michigan | Samuel Brown picks off the pass by Vernon Welch | 48-56 |
| 07:13 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown misses the easy layup | 48-56 |
| 07:11 | Central Michigan | Rob Hood grabs the defensive rebound | 48-56 |
| 06:54 | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 48-56 |
| 06:53 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Benjamin Jewett | 48-56 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford is fouled on the floor by Vernon Welch - foul #3 on Vernon Welch, team foul #5 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), James Daniels (SG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Rickie Danforth (PF) John Frampton, Doug Desrochers, Vernon Welch, Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher (PG), Robert Hayden (SG), Richard Murphy (SF), Chester Adams (C) Samuel Brown, Thomas Louden, Caleb Ford, Jeffrey Perry | |
| 06:25 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side | 48-56 |
| 06:23 | Central Michigan | Rickie Danforth snags the defensive board | 48-56 |
| 06:06 | Central Michigan | Rickie Danforth can't connect on a jumper from the right wing | 48-56 |
| 06:05 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd grabs the offensive board | 48-56 |
| 05:47 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd double dribbles | 48-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Vernon Welch (C) John Robinson, Rob Hood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | James Daniels is called for the reach on Richard Murphy - foul #1 on James Daniels, team foul #6 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Curtis Lee (C) John Frampton, James Daniels, Benjamin Boyd, Rickie Danforth | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Doug Desrochers - foul #2 on Doug Desrochers, team foul #7 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Daniels (PG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Rob Hood (C) John Robinson, Jonathan Wilder, Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden misses the 1st free throw | 48-56 |
| 05:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden misses the 2nd free throw | 48-56 |
| 05:12 | Central Michigan | Rob Hood grabs the defensive rebound | 48-56 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch is called for a pushoff foul - foul #4 on Vernon Welch, team foul #8 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Curtis Lee (C) Doug Desrochers, Benjamin Boyd, Rob Hood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown (PG), Caleb Ford (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF) Donald Fisher, Benjamin Jewett, Chester Adams | |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden hits a jumper from the right wing set up by Jeffrey Perry | 48-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee connects on the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by John Frampton and he's fouled by Samuel Brown - foul #2 on Samuel Brown, team foul #5 | 50-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Rickie Danforth (PF) John Frampton, James Daniels, Jonathan Wilder, Vernon Welch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee makes the free throw | 51-58 |
| 04:01 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 51-58 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford tips it in | 51-60 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 51-60 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford snags the defensive board | 51-60 |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Doug Desrochers is called for the reach on Samuel Brown in the backcourt - foul #3 on Doug Desrochers, team foul #9 | 51-60 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), James Daniels (SG), Jonathan Wilder (SF), Vernon Welch (PF), Rob Hood (C) John Robinson, Doug Desrochers, Benjamin Boyd, Rickie Danforth, Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chester Adams (C) Richard Murphy | |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown makes the 1st free throw | 51-61 |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 51-62 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Frampton (fresh) 4 ast. SG - James Daniels (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jonathan Wilder (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Vernon Welch (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Rob Hood (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Hayden (fresh) 20 pts. 2 ast. SF - Caleb Ford (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Chester Adams (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:24 | Central Michigan | James Daniels connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by John Frampton | 54-62 |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden misses long on a runner from the right block | 54-62 |
| 03:09 | Central Michigan | Jonathan Wilder snags the defensive board | 54-62 |
| 02:59 | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch lays it in on a great pass from John Frampton | 56-62 |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Robert Hayden is blocked by Rob Hood | 56-62 |
| 02:53 | Central Michigan | Jonathan Wilder snags the defensive board | 56-62 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 02:32 | Central Michigan | James Daniels misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 56-62 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Brown pulls down the rebound | 56-62 |
| 02:24 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden is whistled for a carry | 56-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Robinson (PG), Doug Desrochers (SG), Benjamin Boyd (SF), Rickie Danforth (PF), Curtis Lee (C) John Frampton, James Daniels, Jonathan Wilder, Vernon Welch, Rob Hood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher (PG), Richard Murphy (SF), Benjamin Jewett (PF) Samuel Brown, Caleb Ford, Jeffrey Perry | |
| 02:02 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Doug Desrochers | 59-62 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Vernon Welch (C) Curtis Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry (PF) Benjamin Jewett | |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry can't finish the layup | 59-62 |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher tips it back up and in | 59-64 |
| 01:31 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers connects on the turnaround from close range set up by John Robinson | 61-64 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden clanks a 3 from the right wing | 61-64 |
| 01:26 | Central Michigan | John Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 61-64 |
| 01:20 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 61-64 |
| 01:18 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher gets the rebound | 61-64 |
| 01:14 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher buries a floater from the left wing set up by Robert Hayden | 61-66 |
| 00:49 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 64-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Hayden hits a jumper from the right side set up by Donald Fisher | 64-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:19 | Central Michigan | John Robinson is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Perry - foul #1 on Jeffrey Perry, team foul #6 | 64-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Frampton (PG), Curtis Lee (C) John Robinson, Vernon Welch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Caleb Ford (SF) Richard Murphy | |
| 00:16 | Central Michigan | Doug Desrochers knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by John Frampton | 67-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | John Frampton is called for the reach on Donald Fisher in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Frampton, team foul #10 | 67-68 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher makes the 1st free throw | 67-69 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher misses the 2nd free throw | 67-69 |
| 00:13 | Central Michigan | Curtis Lee pulls down the rebound | 67-69 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:07 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Boyd scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by John Frampton | 70-69 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-69 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Fisher misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 70-69 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | The clock runs out | 70-69 |